LMD-2030W

Professional LCD Monitor

The monitor of choice for With the advent of many affordable High-Definition
(HD) acquisition tools, the move towards HD content
entry-level HD productions has become inevitable even for moderate budget
productions, such as weddings and other events.
That’s why Sony has added the LMD-2030W to its LMD
Series of LCD monitors, offering the optimum balance
between quality and cost for entry-level HD monitoring
applications.
Incorporating a 20-inch* high-resolution panel with
1680 x 1050 pixels, the LMD-2030W accepts a wide
range of signals from HD to SD, in both digital and
analogue. Interfaces include an HDMI interface and
HD analogue component input as standard, plus an
SD-SDI interface available as an option.
Combining the user-friendly design of Sony professional
monitors with these features, the LMD-2030W is a perfect
first step for monitoring the excitement of the HD world.
* 20.1-inch viewable area, measured diagonally.

Main Features
Input Versatility High Picture Performance
The LMD-2030W accepts a variety of video signals – both HD
and SD – digital and analogue. It supports a full range of High-purity Colour Filters
analogue SD inputs including analogue composite NTSC and
The LMD-2030W has equipped with high-purity RGB colour filters. This allows
PAL, Y/C (S-Video) and 525i/625i component and RGB.
the reproduction of colours with stunning depth and saturation.
The LMD-2030W also offers SD-SDI input via the optional
BKM-320D SD-SDI input adaptor and HD input is available as Excellent Brightness and Contrast
standard via its HDMI and analogue component interface.
The LMD-2030W provides high-brightness, high-contrast images thanks
to its super-wide aperture LCD panels.
Input Signals/Input Interface
Wide Viewing Angle
Input Signal Interface
Video Composite RGB The LMD-2030W has provided a wide viewing angle of 178 degrees, both
Signal SD-SDI HDMI
Total Active Aspect Frame Y/C Component horizontally and vertically, and with minimal reduction in picture contrast.
Formats Line Line Ratio rate*3 Optional
Standard
BKM-320D
Standard This allows images to be viewed from various positions and angles.
575/50i (PAL) 625 575 16:9/4:3 25 O O O O
480/60i*1(NTSC) 525 483 16:9/4:3 30 O O O O
Connector Panel
576/50P 625 576 16:9/4:3 50 — O — O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
480/60P 525 483 16:9/4:3 60 — O — O
1 AC In
1080/24PsF*1 1125 1080 16:9 24 — O*2 — — 2 Line A [Composite
1080/25PsF 1125 1080 16:9 25 — O*2 — — (BNC), Y/C (4-pin mini-
1080/24P*1 1125 1080 16:9 24 — O*2 — O DIN), Audio
1080/25P 1125 1080 16:9 25 — O*2 — O
(RCA pin)]
3 PARALLEL REMOTE
1080/30P*1 1125 1080 16:9 30 — O*2 — O
(modular connector)
1080/50i 1125 1080 16:9 25 — O*2 — O 4 RGB/COMPONENT
1080/60i 1125 1080 16:9 30 — O — O [BNC, Audio (RCA pin)]
720/50P 750 720 16:9 50 — O*2 — O 5 EXY SYNC In/Out (BNC)
6 OPTION Audio In (RCA pin)
*1 Compatible with 1/1.001 *2 For component 7 OPTION In connector for SD-SDI board (BKM-320D)

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 Specifications
Operational Convenience Picture Performance
Type A-Si TFT Active Matrix LCD
Advanced Marker Settings Resolution 1680 x 1050 pixels (WSXGA+)
Picture Size (H x W) Approx. 433 x 271 mm
The LMD-2030W can display various area markers, including (Viewable area) (Approx. 17 1/8 x 10 3/4 inches)
(Diagonal) Approx. 511 mm (20.1-inch)
a centre marker and aspect markers. The brightness of these
Aspect 16:10
markers can be selected from three different levels: white, grey Colours Approx. 16,700,000
and dark grey. Users can also select either a black or grey matte Viewing Angle 89°/89°/89°/89° (typical) (up/down/left/right contrast>10:1)
to fill the outer area of the aspect markers. These flexible marker Input
Line A Composite BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p ±3dB, sync 0.3 Vp-p negative
controls, together with the choice of many different aspect Y/C 4-pin mini-DIN x 1 Y: 1. 0Vp-p ±3 dB
markers, make this monitor an extremely convenient display C: 0.286 Vp-p ±3 dB (NTSC), 0.3 Vp-p ±3 dB (PAL),
device for a variety of shooting scenarios. sync 0.3 Vp-p negative
Audio in RCA pin x 1, -5 dBu 47 kΩ or higher
RGB/ RGB/Component BNC x 3, 0.7 Vp-p ±3 dB
Colour Temperature Selection Component (Sync on Green 0.3 Vp-p, negative: RGB)
The colour temperature can be selected from 'high', 'low' and a (75% chrominance standard colour bar signal: Component)
Audio in RCA pin x 1, -5 dBu 47 kΩ or higher
user-defined preset. Option D1-SDI D-sub 9-pin x 1
Audio in AUDIO input (RCA pin x1), -5 dBu 47 kΩ or higher
Selectable Scan Size Exernal Sync BNC x1, 0.3 to 4 Vp-p negative polarity binary
HDMI input HDMI x 1
The scan size can be selected between 5% overscan and -3% Remote Parallel remote Modular connector 8-pin x1
underscan modes. The aspect ratio can be switched between Output
16:9 and 4:3 according to the input signal. Line A Composite BNC x 1, Loop-through, with 75 Ω automatic termination
Y/C DIN 4 pin x 1, Loop-through, with 75 Ω automatic termination
Audio out RCA pin x1, Loop-through
Three-colour Tally RGB/ RGB/Component BNC x3, Loop-through, with 75 Ω automatic termination
Component Audio out RCA pin x 1, Loop-through
The LMD-2030W is equipped with a tally lamp that can be lit via
Exernal Sync BNC x1, Loop-through, with 75 Ω automatic terminal function
a parallel remote connector. The status of the signal displayed on Built-in speaker output 0.5 W (mono)
the monitor can be identified by the tally colour - red, green or General
Power Consumption Approx. 72 W
amber.
Power Requirement AC100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz
Operating Temparature 0 to 35 °C (recommended operation temperature 20 to 30 °C)
Parallel Remote Control Operating Humidity 30 to 85 % (No condensation)
Storage & Transport Temperature -20 to 60 °C
The LMD-2030W can be controlled remotely via its parallel Storage & Transport Humidity 0 to 90 %
remote connector. In the remote menu, there are 17 functions, Operating/Storage/Trans. Pressure 700 to 1060 hPa
such as the ability to switch input signals, of which seven can be Dimensions (W x H x D)
Dimension Approx. 493 x 408 x 264 mm
allocated to the remote connector.
(19 1/2 x 16 1/8 x 10 1/2 inches)
Dimension without stand Approx. 493 x 361 x 87 mm
Monaural Audio Monitoring (19 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches)
Mass Panel & Stand Approx. 9.6 kg (212 lb 3 oz)
A monaural speaker (0.5 W) enables the user to monitor audio. Panel only Approx. 7.9 kg (17 lb 6 oz)
Supplied Accessories Display Stand, AC power cord, AC plug holder,
Protected Controls Operating Instructions, CD-ROM, Using the CD-ROM Manual,
Warranty Card
The key-inhibit function helps prevent inadvertent operation from
the control panel.

Optional Accessories
Convenient Installation BKM-320D MB-529
SD-SDI Input Adaptor Mounting Bracket
Mounting Flexibility (EIA and VESA)
The LMD-2030W (9U high) can be mounted in a 19-inch EIA standard
rack using the optional MB-529 Mounting Brackets. Also, VESA (Video
Electronics Standard Association) mounting holes (100 x 100 mm
pitch) are offered for installation on a wall or ceiling.

Other Features 493 (19 1⁄2)

75.2 87 (3 1⁄2)
(3 1⁄8)

• Setup Level for Analogue Component and NTSC signals Dimensions

166.5 (6 5⁄8)

Unit: mm (inches)
• Blue-Only Mode
• External Sync IN
194.5 (7 3⁄4)
239.4 (9 1⁄2)

(2 3⁄4)
67.7

96.8 (3 7⁄8)
2.5
(1⁄8)

264.4 (10 1⁄2)

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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measurements
are approximate. Images on monitors are simulated. Sony is a trademark of Sony Corporation. VESA is a trademark
of the Video Electronics Standards Association.

CA LMD-2030W/GB- / /2007

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