Sony MEU-WX1 User manual

4-098-710-16 (1)
Multiformat
Engine Unit
© 2003 Sony Corporation
MEU-WX1
Operating Instructions

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Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ____________________
Serial No. ____________________
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture.
Dangerously high voltages are present inside the unit.
Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
In the event of a malfunction or when maintenance is
necessary, consult an authorized Sony dealer.
This unit contains substances which can pollute the
environment if disposed carelessly.
Please contact our nearest representative office or your
local environmental office in case of disposal of this
unit.
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with both
the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the
European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to
the following European standards:
• EN60950: Product Safety
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility
(Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment: E4 (controlled EMC
environment, ex. TV studio).
For the Customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this
manual must be used with this equipment in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
English
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
1) Use an appropriate rating plug which is applied to local regulations.
The United States,
Canada Continental Europe UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand Japan
Plug type VM0233 COX-07/636 _ 1) YP332
Female end VM0089 COX-02/VM0310B VM0303B YC-13
Cord type SVT H05VV-F CEE(13)53rd (O, C) VCTF
Rated Voltage &
Current
10A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 7A/125V
Safety approval UL/CSA VDE VDE DENAN

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Attention-when the product is installed in Rack:
1.Prevention against overloading of branch
circuit
When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied
power from an outlet on the rack, please make sure that
the rack does not overload the supply circuit.
2.Providing protective earth
When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied
power from an outlet on the rack, please confirm that the
outlet is provided with a suitable protective earth
connection.
3.Internal air ambient temperature of the rack
When this product is installed in a rack, please make
sure that the internal air ambient temperature of the rack
is within the specified limit of this product.
4.Prevention against achieving hazardous
condition due to uneven mechanical loading
When this product is installed in a rack, please make
sure that the rack does not achieve hazardous condition
due to uneven mechanical loading.
5.Install the equipment while taking the
operating temperature of the equipment into
consideration
For the operating temperature of the equipment, refer to
the specifications of the Operation Manual.
6.When performing the installation, keep the
rear of the unit 10 cm (4 inches) or more away
from walls in order to obtain proper exhaust
and radiation of heat.

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AVERTISSEMENT
Afin d'éviter tout risque d'incendie ou d'électrocution, ne
pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.
Des courants de hautes tensions dangereuses sont
présents à l'intérieur de cet appareil. Ne pas ouvrir le
coffret. Se reporter à un personnel qualifié uniquement.
Dans le cas d'une défaillance ou de nécessité d'entretien,
consulter un revendeur Sony autorisé.
Cet appareil contient des substances susceptibles de
causer une pllution de l'environnement si elles sont
éliminées de façon non conforme. Consultez votre
bureau local de préservation de l'environnement pour
savoir comment vous débarrasser de cet appareil.
AVERTISSEMENT
CET APPAREIL DOIT ETRE RELIE A LA TERRE.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNUNG
Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines elektrischen
Schlages zu vermeiden, darf das Gerät weder Regen
noch Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
Im Inneren des Geräts liegt gefährliche Hochspannung
an. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gehäuse, und überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur einem Fachmann.
Sollten am Gerät Probleme auftreten oder eine Wartung
erforderlich werden, wenden Sie sich an einen
autorisierten Sony -Händler.
Dieses Gerät enthält Substanzen, die bei unsachgemäßer
Entsorgung die Umwelt belasten. Bitten wenden Sie
sich an unsere nächste Niederlassung oder an Ihr
Umweltschutzamt, wenn Sie das Gerät entsorgen
wollen.
WARNUNG
DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET WERDEN.
Français Deutsch
Warnhinweis zum Netzanschluss
Verwenden Sie ein für die Stromversorgung in Ihrem Land geeignetes Netzkabel.
1) Verwenden Sie einen geeigneten Netzstecker, der die örtlichen Bestimmungen erfüllt.
USA, Kanada Kontinental-Europa Großbritannien, Irland,
Australien, Neuseeland Japan
Steckertyp VM0233 COX-07/636 _ 1) YP332
Buchse VM0089 COX-02/VM0310B VM0303B YC-13
Kabeltyp SVT H05VV-F CEE(13)53rd (O, C) VCTF
Nennspannung &
Stromstärke
10A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 7A/125V
Sicherheitszertifizi
erung
UL/CSA VDE VDE DENAN
Avertissement concernant le raccordement au secteur
Utilisez un cordon d'alimentation adapté à la tension secteur.
1) Utilisez une fiche présentant les valeurs nominales appropriées et conforme à la réglementation locale en vigueur.
Etats-Unis, Canada Europe
continentale Royaume-Uni, Irlande, Australie, Nouvelle-
Zélande
Japan
Type de fiche VM0233 COX-07/636 _ 1) YP332
Extrémité femelle VM0089 COX-02/VM0310B VM0303B YC-13
Type de cordon SVT H05VV-F CEE(13)53rd (O, C) VCTF
Intensité et tension
nominales
10A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 7A/125V
Certification de
sécurité
UL/CSA VDE VDE DENAN

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ADVERTENCIA
Para evitar incendios o el riesgo de electrocución, no
exponga la unidad a la lluvia ni a la humedad.
Dentro de la unidad existen altas tensiones peligrosas.
No la abra. En caso de avería, solicite los servicios de
personal cualificado.
En caso de mal funcionamiento o cuando sea necesario
el servicio de mantenimiento, consulte a su proveedor
Sony.
Esta unidad contiene sustancias que pueden contaminar
el medio ambiente si no se desecha adecuadamente.
Póngase en contacto con nuestro departamento de
representatión más próximo o con el departamento local
de medio ambiente cuando vaya a desechar esta unidad.
ADVERTENCIA
ESTE APARATO DEBE CONECTARSE A TIERRA.
ATTENZIONE
Per evitare incendi o cortocircuiti, l'apparecchio non
deve essere esposto alla pioggia o all'umidità.
All'interno del televisore sono presenti tensioni
pericolosamente alte. Non aprire l'apparecchio. Per le
riparazioni, rivolgersi esclusivamente a personale
specializzato.
Nel caso di malfunzionamenti o di necessarie
riparazioni dell'apparecchio, consultare un rivenditore
autorizzato Sony.
Questo apparecchio contiene sostanze che possono
inquinare l'amibiente se non vengono smaltite con le
dovute cautele. Per informazioni sulle normative in caso
di smaltimento di questo apparecchio, si prega di
contattare il nostro rappresentatnte locale o il centro di
informazioni ambientali di zona.
AVVERTENZA
QUESTO APPARECCHIO DEVE ESSERE
COLLEGATO A MASSA.
Español Italiano
Avvertenza sul collegamento dell'alimentazione
Utilizzare un cavo di alimentazione adeguato all'alimentazione del Paese in cui ci si trova.
1) Utilizzare una presa con voltaggio adeguato conforme alle normative locali.
Stati Uniti, Canada Europa
continentale Regno Unito, Irlanda, Australia, Nuova Zelanda
Giappone
Japan
Tipo di spina VM0233 COX-07/636 _ 1) YP332
Terminale
femmina
VM0089 COX-02/VM0310B VM0303B YC-13
Tipo di cavo SVT H05VV-F CEE(13)53rd (O, C) VCTF
Tensione e corrente
nominale
10A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 7A/125V
Approvazione di
sicurezza
UL/CSA VDE VDE DENAN
Advertencia sobre la conexión de alimentación
Utilice un cable de alimentación adecuado al suministro eléctrico loca.
1) Utilice un enchufe de valor nominal adecuado que cumpla con la normativa local.
Estados Unidos y
Canadá Europa continental Reino Unido, Irlanda, Australia y Nueva
Zelanda
Japón
Tipo de enchufe VM0233 COX-07/636 _ 1) YP332
Extremo hembra VM0089 COX-02/VM0310B VM0303B YC-13
Tipo de cable SVT H05VV-F CEE(13)53rd (O, C) VCTF
Corriente y tensión
nominal
10A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 7A/125V
Aprobación de
seguridad
UL/CSA VDE VDE DENAN

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Pour les clients européens
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois
à la Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique
(EMC) (89/336/CEE) et à la Directive sur les basses
tensions (73/23/CEE) émises par la Commission de la
Communauté européenne.
La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité
aux normes européennes suivantes:
• EN60950: Sécurité des produits
• EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques
(émission)
• EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnétique
(immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans
l'environnement électromagnétique suivant:
E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de
télévision).
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung Und
erfüllt die EMV-Richtlinie (89/336/EWG) sowie die
Niederspannungsrichtlinie (73/23/EWG) der EG-
Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
• EN60950: Sicherheitsbestimmungen
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit),
für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen:
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio)
Para los usuarios en Europa
Este producto con la marca CE cumple con las
Directivas EMC (89/336/CEE) y de Baja Tensión (73/
23/CEE) emitidas por la Comisión de la Comunidad
Europea.
El cumplimiento de estas directivas implica la
conformidad con los siguientes estándares europeos:
• EN60950: Seguridad del producto
• EN55103-1: Interferencias electromagnéticas
(Emisión)
• EN55103-2: Susceptibilidad electromagnética
(Inmunidad)
Este producto está destinado a emplearse en los
siguientes entornos electromagnéticos:
E4 (entornos con control EMC, por ejemplo, estudios de
TV).
Per i clienti in Europa
Questo prodotto recante il marchio CE è conforme sia
alla direttiva sulla compatibilità elettromagnetica
(EMC) (89/336/CEE) che alla direttiva sulle basse
tensioni (73/23/CEE) emesse dalla Commissione della
Comunità Europea.
La conformità a queste direttive implica la conformità
alle seguenti normative europee:
• EN60950: Sicurezza dei prodotti
• EN55103-1: Interferenza elettromagnetica (Emissione)
• EN55103-2: Sensibilità ai disturbi elettromagnetici
(Immunità)
Questo prodotto è destinato all’uso nei seguenti
ambienti elettromagnetici: E4 (ambienti EMC
controllati, ad esempio studi televisivi).

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Table of Contents
Precaution .............................................................. 9
On Safety ............................................................ 9
On Installation .................................................... 9
On Cleaning ....................................................... 9
On Repacking ..................................................... 9
On Mounting on a Rack ..................................... 9
On Fan Error ...................................................... 9
Features .................................................................. 9
Location and Function of Parts and Controls .. 11
Front Panel ....................................................... 11
Input signals and adjustable/setting items ........ 13
Rear Panel ........................................................ 14
Installing to the Rack .......................................... 15
Connections .......................................................... 16
To Connect an LCD Monitor ........................... 16
To Connect the AC Power Cord ....................... 16
Attaching the Input Adaptor .............................. 17
Selecting the Default Settings ............................. 17
Selecting the Menu Language ............................ 19
Using the Menu .................................................... 20
Adjustment Using the Menus ............................. 21
Items ................................................................. 21
Adjusting and Changing the Settings ............... 22
STATUS menu ............................................ 22
COLOR TEMP/BAL menu ........................ 22
USER CONTROL menu ............................. 23
USER CONFIG menu ................................. 26
REMOTE PARALLEL menu ..................... 29
OPTION CONFIG menu ............................ 29
KEY INHIBIT menu ................................... 29
Troubleshooting ................................................... 30
Specifications ....................................................... 30
Dimensions ........................................................... 33

Precaution / Features 9
Precaution
On Safety
• Operate the unit only with a power source as specified
in the “Specifications” section.
• A nameplate indicating operating voltage, power
consumption, etc., is located on the bottom panel.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• Do not drop or place heavy objects on the power cord.
If the power cord is damaged, turn off the power
immediately. It is dangerous to use the unit with a
damaged power cord.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be
used for several days or more.
• Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet by
grasping the plug, not by pulling the cord.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible.
On Installation
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
build-up.
Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation holes.
• Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources
such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration
or shock.
On Cleaning
To keep the unit looking brand-new, periodically clean it
with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents
such as thinner or benzine, or abrasive cleansers since
they will damage the cabinet. As a safety precaution,
unplug the unit before cleaning it.
On Repacking
Do not throw away the carton and packing materials.
They make an ideal container which to transport the
unit.
On Mounting on a Rack
Leave 1U space empty above and below the monitor to
ensure adequate air circulation or install a fan to
maintain the monitor’s performance.
If you have any questions about this unit, contact your
authorized Sony dealer.
On Fan Error
The fan for cooling the unit is built in. When the “Fan
error (MEU)” or “Fan error (LMD)” message is
displayed, turn off the power and contact an authorized
Sony dealer.
Features
The MEU-WX1 is a Multiformat Engine Unit which is
used with an LCD monitor for professional use.
Picture
I/P converter for motion detection
Sony original image processing circuitry has been newly
developed. Normal video signals, computer graphics
and film-originated sources are processed through an
adaptive frame processing and image conversion such as
2-3 pull down function, etc., and a natural, precise image
is displayed.
Full digital image processing circuitry
As well as digital signals, all signals including analog
signals are converted into digital signals without any
deterioration in the pictures via a full digital image
processing circuitry.
Two color system available
The monitor can display NTSC and PAL signals by
connecting this unit. The appropriate color system is
selected automatically.
Auto chroma phase function
The chroma and phase of the decoder are automatically
adjusted with the auto chroma phase function.
Blue only mode
In the blue only mode, an apparent monochrome display
is obtained with all three of the R/G/B cathodes driven
with a blue signal. This facilitates color saturation and
phase adjustments and observation of VCR noise.

Features
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Input
Analog RGB/component input connectors
Analog RGB or component (Y, PB, PR) signals from
video equipment can be input through these connectors.
Y/C input connectors
The video signal, split into the luminance signal (Y) and
the chrominance signal (C), can be input through this
connector.
Expandable input capability
You can easily expand the input capability by installing
an input adaptor (not supplied) in the input option slot in
the rear of the unit.
External sync input
When the EXT SYNC button is in the on position, the
unit can be operated on the sync signal supplied from an
external sync generator.
Automatic termination (connector with
mark only)
The input connector is terminated internally at 75 ohms
when nothing has been connected to the output
connector. If a cable is connected to the output
connector, the internal terminal is automatically released
and the signals input to the input connector are output to
the output connector (loop-through).
Accepts analog computer input signals
The built-in scan converter enables the monitor to detect
VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA and SXGA signals, and
display them on the screen.
We recommend displaying an image in XGA or WXGA
signals.
Functions
APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) function
You can display pictures from the computer in the
appropriate size by simply pressing the APA button.
Select color temperature and gamma mode
You can select the color temperature from among two
(high and low) settings and gamma mode from among
five settings. You can also adjust the color temperature
to the appropriate setting.
Aspect setting
You can set the monitor to 4:3 or 16:9 display mode
according to the input video signal.
Various markers
Displays frame boundaries such as the center marker,
safe area marker, etc. and supports the various film
aspect ratios.
Scan setting
You can set the display size to 0% or 5% over scan
mode.
H/V delay mode
The horizontal and vertical sync signals can be
monitored simultaneously in the H/V delay mode.
On-screen menus
You can set the appropriate settings according to the
connected system by using the on-screen menus.
EIA 19-inch rack mount bracket available
The monitor may be mounted on an EIA-standard 19-
inch rack, using the supplied mounting bracket.
Key inhibit function
You can inhibit a key, function to prevent misoperation.
Select language display
You can select from seven display languages English,
German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and
Chinese.
External remote control function
You can directly select the input signal, aspect, etc., by
operating the equipment connected to the PARALLEL
REMOTE terminal.

Location and Function of Parts and Controls 11
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Front Panel
aPOWER switch and indicator
Press to turn on the power. The indicator turns on. Press
again to turn off the power.
bVOLUME control
Turn the control clockwise to increase the volume or
counterclockwise to decrease it.
cCONTRAST control
Adjusts the picture contrast.
Turn the control clockwise to make the contrast higher
or counterclockwise to make it lower.
dPHASE control
Adjusts color tones.
Turn the control clockwise to make the skin tones
greenish or counterclockwise to make them purplish.
eCHROMA control
Adjusts the color intensity.
Turn the control clockwise to increase the color intensity
or counterclockwise to decrease it.
fBRIGHT (brightness) control
Adjusts the picture brightness.
Turn the control clockwise to increase the brightness or
counterclockwise to decrease it.
gAPERTURE control
Adjusts the picture sharpness.
Turn the control clockwise to increase the sharpness or
counterclockwise to decrease it.
hMenu operation buttons
Displays or sets the on-screen menu.
M/m/</, (arrow) buttons
Select the menu or make various adjustments.
MENU button
Press to display the on-screen menu.
Press again to clear the menu.
RESET button
Resets the value of an item back to the previous
value. This button functions when the menu item is
adjusted (displayed) on the screen.
ENTER button
Press to confirm a selected item on the menu.
iEXT SYNC (external sync) button
Press to operate the unit on an external sync signal
through the EXT SYNC IN connector.
The EXT SYNC button works when the component/
RGB signals are input.
jInput select buttons
Press the button according to the connected terminal.
A-1, A-2, B-1 and B-2 buttons are used when an
optional input adaptor has been installed in the option
slot.
COMPOSITE button: to monitor the signal through
the video input (composite) connectors.
Y/C button: to monitor the signal through the video
input (Y/C) connectors.

Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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RGB button: to monitor the signal through the video
input (RGB) connectors.
COMPONENT button: to monitor the signal
through the video input (component) connectors.
A-1 button: to monitor the signal from option slot
A-1.
A-2 button: to monitor the signal from option slot
A-2.
B-1 button: to monitor the signal from option slot
B-1.
B-2 button: to monitor the signal from option slot
B-2.
COMPUTER button: to monitor the signal through
the COMPUTER SIGNAL IN connector.
kAPA (Auto Pixel Alignment) button
Adjusts the picture automatically to maximum clarity
while a signal is input from a computer. For finer
according to the input signal, see “DOT PHASE” on
page 24.
The operation is stopped by pressing the MENU or
RESET button during the APA operation. When the
menu screen is displayed, the APA does not function.
lSCAN select button
You can change the scan size of the picture. When you
press the button, the scan size is changed to normal scan
(5% over scan), 0% scan, FULL or ZOOM set on the
menu (see page 27).
mASPECT select button
Sets the aspect ratio of the picture, 4:3 or 16:9.
Note
When a 16:9 signal is displayed, black bars appear in the
upper and lower positions of the display because the
screen size is 15:9. This is not a malfunction. (See
SCAN on page 27/28.)
nMARKER button
When the button is pressed, an area marker is displayed.
Set the safety area size in the menu screen.
oBLUE ONLY button
Press this button to eliminate the red and green signals.
Only blue signal is displayed as an apparent
monochrome picture on the screen. This facilitates
“chroma” and “phase” adjustments and observation of
VCR noise.
pMONO button
Press this button to display a monochrome picture.
When the buttons is pressed again, the monitor switches
automatically to color mode.
qHV DELAY button
Press to observe the horizontal and vertical sync signals
at the same time.
rSpeakers
The audio signal which is selected by the input select
button on the front panel is output.
When an analog video signal is input, the signal which
is set in the USER CONFIG menu is output (see page 15
and 26).
When an input adaptor is attached, the channel which is
set in the OPTION CONFIG menu is output (see
page 29).
The audio signals from the speakers are output from the
AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector on the rear (see
page 15).

Location and Function of Parts and Controls 13
Input signals and adjustable/
setting items
a: Adjustable/can be set
×: Not adjustable/cannot be set
*1 Adjustment of SUB CONTROL is the same.
*2 When selecting “2” of PIC DELAY MIN in the
menu, this function does not work.
*3 When a component signal (480/60I or 480/60P) is
input and the COMP LEVEL is set to SMPTE, this
can be switchable.
*4 When a BKM-220D or BKM-243HS is attached.
*5 When a BKM-243HS is attached.
*6 When a BKM-255DV is attached.
Input signal
Item Video, Y/C B & W Component RGB SDI DV*6Computer
SD HD SD HD D1*4HD*5
CONTRAST*1a a a aaaaaa a
BRIGHT*1a a a aaaaaa a
CHROMA*1a×aa
××aaa ×
PHASE*1a
(NTSC) × × ×××××× ×
APERTURE aaaa
××aaa ×
COLOR TEMP a a a aaaaaa a
AUTO CHROMA/
PHASE a×aa
××aaa ×
ACC a× × ×××××× ×
CTI a×a×××××× ×
V SHARPNESS*2aaa
×a×a×a×
MATRIX*3××
a×××××× ×
COMP LEVEL ×× a
(480/60I) ×××××× ×
NTSC SETUP a
(NTSC)
a
(480/60I) × ×××××× ×
GAMMA a a a aaaaaa a
SCAN a a a aaaaaa ×
ASPECT aaa
×a×a×a×
MARKER a a a aaaaaa ×
BLUE ONLY a×a aaaaaa ×
MONO a×aa
××aaa ×
HV DELAY a a a aaaaaa ×
APA × × × ×××××× a
SIZE H × × × ×××××× a
SHIFT a a a aaaaaa a
DOT PHASE × × × ×××××× a
POWER SAVING a a a aaaaaa a
PIC DELAY MIN aaa
×a×a×a×

Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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Rear Panel
aG/Y/COMPOSITE connector (BNC)*
Input connector for composite, component Y
(luminance) and G of RGB signals.
bB/PB/S-Y connector (BNC)*
Input connector for Y (luminance) of Y/C, PB(blue
color difference) of component signals and B of RGB
signals.
cR/PR/S-C connector (BNC)*
Input connector for C (color) of Y/C, PR(red color
difference) of component signals and R of RGB signals.
dEXT SYNC IN/OUT (external sync) connectors
(BNC)
Press the EXT SYNC button to use the sync signal
through this connector.
IN connector
When this unit operates on an external sync signal,
connect the reference signal from a sync generator
to this connector.
Note
When inputting a video signal with the jitters, etc.
the picture may be disturbed. We recommend using
the TBC (time base corrector).
OUT connector
Loop-through output of the IN connector. Connect
to the external sync input of video equipment to be
synchronized with this unit.
When the cable is connected to this connector, the
75-ohm termination of the input is automatically
released, and the signal input to the IN connector is
output from this connector.
eAUDIO IN connector (stereo mini jack)
Connect to the audio outputs of a VCR or to a audio
mixer.
fOptional input slot
An optional input adaptor can be attached according to
your requirements.
Press the A-1, A-2, B-1 or B-2 button to select the
signal.
gAC IN socket
Connect the supplied AC power cord.
hDC 12V IN connector (XLR)
Plug the DC 12V power supply to this connector to
provide power to the Multiformat Engine and monitor.
The operable monitors are as follows;
LMD-150/LMD-170W/LMD-171W
iLoop-through output connectors (BNC)
The signals input to the input connectors (a, b and
c) are output here. Connect to the analog input
(composite/Y/C, analog component or analog RGB) of
equipment, according to the input signal.
* Composite and Y/C signals can be input at the same time. Convert a plug to the BNC type for connecting Y/C signals.
Component and RGB signals cannot be input at the same time because three connectors are used. If necessary, set
the output signals for the speakers on the front panel and AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector in the USER CONFIG
menu. For details, see page 26.

Installing to the Rack 15
jAUDIO MONITOR OUT connector (stereo
mini jack)
The audio signal which is selected by the input select
button on the front panel is output.
When an analog video signal is input, the signal which
is set in the USER CONFIG menu is output (see page 12
and 26).
When an input adaptor is attached, the channel which is
set in the OPTION CONFIG menu is output (see
page 29).
The audio signal from this connector is monitored on the
front speakers (see page 12).
kPARALLEL REMOTE terminal (modular
connector)
Forms a parallel switch and controls the Multiformat
Engine externally.
For details on the pin assignment and factory setting
function assigned to each pin, see page 31.
lCOMPUTER SIGNAL IN connector (D-sub 15
pin, female)
Connect to the monitor output on a computer. Only the
computer signal can be input to this terminal.
Press the COMPUTER button to select the signal.
The Plug & Play function corresponds to DDC2B.
mCOMPUTER AUDIO connector (stereo mini
jack)
Connect to the audio output connector of the computer.
nService terminal
This connector is for use by service personnel only.
oDISPLAY SIGNAL OUT connector
Connect a suitable monitor. Connect to the LCD
monitor by using the cable supplied with the LCD
monitor.
Specified monitors : LMD-150/LMD-170W/LMD-
171W/LMD-230W/LMD-210/LMD-320W
pDISPLAY DC OUT connector (XLR, female)
Connect a suitable monitor. Connect to the LCD
monitor by using the cable supplied with the LCD
monitor.
Specified monitors : LMD-150/LMD-170W/LMD-
171W/LMD-230W/LMD-210
Notes
• Do not connect a monitor other than the specified one.
• When LMD-150/LMD-170W/LMD-171W is
connected and the unit is used with a DC power
supply, the display IF cable SMF-600 (optional) is not
available.
Installing to the Rack
1 Remove the four legs from the bottom.
2 Attach the mounting brackets with the supplied
screws. The brackets can be attached at two
positions.
3 Attach the unit to the rack.
When using the supplied mounting brackets for a
mobile application, it must be reinforced against a
shock, vibration and sway according to installation
circumstances.

Connections
16
Connections
To Connect an LCD Monitor
Before connecting the cable, disconnect the power cord.
Connect the DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT connector of this
unit and DISPLAY SIGNAL IN connector of the
monitor and DISPLAY DC OUT connector of this unit
and DISPLAY DC IN connector of the monitor using a
cable supplied with the monitor.
(When connecting LMD-320W, connect the DISPLAY
SIGNAL connector only.)
To Connect the AC Power Cord
Connect the supplied AC power cord as illustrated.
1 Plug the AC power cord into the AC IN socket on
the rear panel. Then, attach the AC plug holder
(supplied) to the AC power cord.
2 Slide the AC plug holder over the cord until it locks.
To remove the AC power cord
Pull out the AC plug holder while pressing the lock
levers.
DISPLAY DC INDISPLAY
SIGNAL IN
DISPLAY SIGNAL
OUT
DISPLAY
DC OUT
AC power cord
AC IN socket
AC plug holder (Supplied)

Attaching the Input Adaptor / Selecting the Default Settings 17
Attaching the Input
Adaptor
Before attaching the input adaptor, disconnect the power
cord.
Attach the input adaptor to the optional input slot after
removing the panel of the slot.
1 Remove the panel of the optional input slot.
2 Insert the input adaptor into the slot.
3 Tighten the screws.
Selecting the Default
Settings
When you turn on the unit for the first time after
purchasing it, select the area where you intend to use this
unit from among the options.
The default setting values for each area
INPUTMONITOROUT
INPUTMONITOROUT
3
3
4
5
3
1
2
COLOR
TEMP
COMP
LEVEL
NTSC
SETUP
1NORTH AMERICA Low BETA7.5 7.5
2LATIN AMERICA
PAL&PAL-N AREA
ARGENTINA Low SMPTE 0
PARAGUAY Low SMPTE 0
URUGUAY Low SMPTE 0
NTSC&PAL-M AREA OTHER AREA Low BETA7.5 7.5
3AFRICA AUSTRALASIA
EUROPE MIDDLE-EAST Low SMPTE 0
4ASIA EXCEPT JAPAN NTSC AREA Low BETA7.5 7.5
PAL AREA Low SMPTE 0
5JAPAN High SMPTE 0

Selecting the Default Settings
18
1 Press the POWER switch.
The power is turned on and the SELECT SETTING
screen appears.
2 Press the Mor mbutton to select the area where you
intend to use the unit and press the ,or ENTER
button.
If you select either LATIN AMERICA or ASIA
EXCEPT JAPAN, one of the following screens
appears.
2If LATIN AMERICA is selected:
4If ASIA EXCEPT JAPAN is selected:
Customers who will use this unit in the shaded
areas shown in the map below should select NTSC
AREA.
Other customers should select PAL AREA.
Customers who will use this unit in Japan should select
JAPAN in step 1.
3 Press the Mor mbutton to narrow the area further
and then press the ,or ENTER button.
The SELECT SETTING screen disappears and the
menu item settings suitable for the selected area are
applied.
Note
When you have selected the wrong area, set the
following items using the menu. See “The default
setting values for each area” (page 17) on the setting
value.
• COLOR TEMP (on page 22)
• COMP LEVEL (on page 26)
• NTSC SETUP (on page 26)
S E L E C T S E T T I N G
xN O R T H A M E R I C A
• L A T I N A M E R I C A
• A F R I C A A U S T R A L A S I A
E U R O P E M I D D L E - E A S T
• A S I A E X C E P T J A P A N
• J A P A N
1North America
2Latin America
3Africa Australia/New
Zealand, Europe,
Middle East, Russia
4Asia Except Japan
5Japan
L A T I N A M E R I C A
xP A L & P A L - N A R E A
A R G E N T I N A
P A R A G U A Y
U R U G U A Y
• N T S C & P A L - M A R E A
O T H E R A R E A
PAL&PAL-N area
Argentina
Paraguay
Uruguay
NTSC&PAL-M area
Other area
A S I A E X C E P T J A P A N
xN T S C A R E A
• P A L A R E A
NTSC area
PAL area

Selecting the Menu Language 19
Selecting the Menu
Language
You can select one of seven languages (English,
German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese)
for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays.
When JAPAN is selected in the default setting, the
language is automatically set to (Japanese), but
when the other area is selected, it is automatically set to
ENGLISH (English).
The current settings are displayed in place of the x
marks on the illustrations of the menu screen.
1 Press the POWER switch to turn on the unit.
2 Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow
button.
3 Press the Mor mbutton to select the USER
CONFIG 1/2 (User Configuration 1/2) menu, then
press the ,or ENTER button.
The setting items (icons) in the selected menu are
displayed in yellow.
4 Press the Mor mbutton to select “LANGUAGE,”
then press the ,or ENTER button.
The selected item is displayed in yellow.
5 Press the Mor mbutton to select a language, then
press the ENTER button.
The menu changes to the selected language.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU button.
The menu disappears automatically if a button is not
pressed for one minute.
· MATRIX xxx
· COMP LEVEL xxxxx
· NTSC SETUP x
· GAMMA x
xFORMAT DISP xxxx
· LANGUAGE ENGLISH
· AUDIO IN xxxxxxxxx
· POWER SAVING xx
USER CONFIG (1/2) Rr
· MATRIX xxx
· COMP LEVEL xxxxx
· NTSC SETUP x
· GAMMA x
· FORMAT DISP xxxx
xLANGUAGE ENGLISH
· AUDIO IN xxxxxxxxx
· POWER SAVING xx
USER CONFIG (1/2) Rr
· MATRIX xxx
· COMP LEVEL xxxxx
· NTSC SETUP x
· GAMMA x
· FORMAT DISP xxxx
xLANGUAGE ENGLISH
· AUDIO IN xxxxxxxxx
· POWER SAVING xx
USER CONFIG (1/2) Rr

Using the Menu
20
Using the Menu
The unit is equipped with an on-screen menu for making
various adjustments and settings such as picture control,
input setting, set setting change, etc. You can also
change the menu language displayed in the on-screen
menu.
To change the menu language, see “Selecting the Menu
Language” on page 19 (GB).
The current settings are displayed in place of the x
marks on the illustrations of the menu screen.
1 Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow
button.
2 Use the Mor mbutton to select a menu, then press
the ,or ENTER button.
The menu icon presently selected is shown in
yellow and setting items are displayed.
3 Select an item.
Use the Mor mbutton to select the item, then press
the ,or ENTER button.
The item to be changed is displayed in yellow.
Note
If the menu consists of multiple pages, press M or
mto go to the desired menu page.
4 Make the setting or adjustment on an item.
When changing the adjustment level:
To increase the number, press the Mor ,button.
To decrease the number, press the mor <button.
Press the ENTER button to confirm the number,
then restore the original screen.
When changing the setting:
Press the Mor mbutton to change the setting.
Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting.
Notes
• An item displayed in blue cannot be accessed.
You can access the item if it is displayed in white.
• If the key inhibit has been turned on, all items are
displayed in blue. To change any of the items,
turn the key inhibit to OFF first.
For details on the key inhibit, see page 29.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU button.
The menu disappears automatically if a button is not
pressed for one minute.
About the memory of the settings
The settings are automatically stored in the monitor
memory.
To reset items that have been adjusted
Pressing the RESET button while you are adjusting any
of the menu items resets the menu item to the previous
setting.
FORMAT xxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
COLOR TEMP xxx
GAMMA x
COMP LEVEL xxxxx
NTSC SETUP x
SCAN MODE xxxxxxxx
POWER SAVING xx
STATUS (1/2) Rr
· MATRIX xxx
· COMP LEVEL xxxxx
· NTSC SETUP x
· GAMMA x
· FORMAT DISP xxxx
xLANGUAGE ENGLISH
· AUDIO IN xxxxxxxxx
· POWER SAVING xx
USER CONFIG (1/2) Rr