SONY BVM-F24A (01) PDF Document

To ensure safe operation of your SONY BVM-F24A, please follow these precautions:

• Operate the unit only with a power source as specified in the “Specifications” section.

• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc., is located at the rear.

• If any solid object or liquid falls 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.

For proper installation of your SONY BVM-F24A, follow these guidelines:

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on surfaces like rugs or blankets, or near materials like curtains that may block ventilation holes.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

To keep your SONY BVM-F24A looking new, periodically clean it with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents like thinner or benzine, or abrasive cleansers as they will damage the cabinet. As a safety precaution, always unplug the unit before cleaning it.

When the SONY BVM-F24A monitor is mounted on a rack, the surrounding temperature may rise due to heat from other equipment and reduced air circulation. To prevent damage, keep ventilation holes clear, install a ventilation fan, or take other effective measures to ensure the temperature around the monitor remains within the specified range: operating temperature of 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F), with an optimum temperature of 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F).

To avoid magnetic interference on your SONY BVM-F24A:

• Do not place the unit near any objects that generate magnetism, such as magnets, speakers, electric clocks, toys using magnets, or health appliances. Magnetism can cause picture bounce, oscillations, or discoloration.

• The picture may also become fuzzy or the colors may not reproduce correctly due to earth’s magnetism, depending on the unit’s installation direction. This is not an equipment failure. In such a case, simply degauss the unit.

• Dust accumulates on the CRT easily. Clean the CRT when necessary with a soft cloth.

• The surface of the CRT is easily scratched. Therefore, do not rub or touch the surface unnecessarily, as this may result in a scratched picture tube.

• If you touch the surface of the CRT, you may feel a weak electrical shock. This is simply static electricity generated on the surface and will not affect the human body.

Do not eject the monitor memory card while data is being saved or loaded.

To insert the BKM-12Y Monitor Memory Card:

1. Locate the monitor memory card insertion slot.

2. Being careful not to touch the connectors on the front edge of the card, insert the card into the slot.

3. Push the monitor memory card in until the EJECT button comes out.

To eject the BKM-12Y Monitor Memory Card:

1. Press the EJECT button to eject the monitor memory card.

2. Take out the monitor memory card from the slot.

1. Tally lamp: With factory settings, this lamp lights when pins No. 8 and No. 9 of the REMOTE 2 connector on the rear panel are shorted. The setting can be changed in the REMOTE menu.

2. POWER lamp: Lights when the monitor is put into operation mode from standby mode by pressing the POWER switch of the BKM-10R/11R.

3. STANDBY lamp: Lights when the monitor is in standby mode. The monitor enters standby mode when the MAIN POWER switch is turned on or when changed to standby mode by external control.

4. OVER LOAD lamp: Lights to warn of CRT overload. When lit, use the unit with the contrast or brightness reduced.

5. OPTION connector: Used to connect the BKM-11R Monitor Control Unit or an auto setup probe (BKM-14L, etc).

1. MAIN POWER switch: When turned on, the monitor enters operation mode. It can also be set to enter standby mode via the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION menu.

2. AC IN socket (3-pin): Connects the monitor to an AC power source via the supplied AC power cord.

3. Fuse: Use a T4AH fuse.

4. RGB INPUT connectors (BNC type): For RGB and sync signals. The type of signal is set in the INPUT CONFIGURATION menu.

5. HD-SDI I/O connectors (BNC type): For HD serial digital signals. Supports dual link and single link modes.

6. REMOTE 1 connectors (female, D-sub 9-pin): RS-485 serial interface connectors for connecting two or more monitors in a loop-through configuration.

7. REMOTE 2 connector (female, D-sub 9-pin): Forms a parallel switch to control the monitor externally. Pin assignments can be changed in the REMOTE menu.

8. ISR (Interactive Status Reporting) connector (female, D-sub 9-pin): Connect to the ISR system.

9. CONTROL UNIT connector (female, D-sub 9-pin): Connects the BKM-10R Monitor Control Unit.

The pin assignments for the REMOTE 2 connector can be changed in the REMOTE menu. The factory settings are as follows:

To switch each function between on and off or between enable and disable, short the respective pin and pin 9 together for ON/enabled. Leave the pin open for OFF/disabled.

The menus are operated using the menu operation buttons on the BKM-10R Monitor Control Unit. The operations are the same for the BKM-11R.

Follow these steps to display the menu and perform adjustments or setup:

1. Press the MENU button. The Menu List is displayed.

2. Using the UP/DOWN buttons or the PHASE knob, move the cursor to the desired item.

3. Press the ENTER button or the Ent button on the numeric keypad. The Level 1 menu of the selected item is displayed.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired menu is displayed for setting and adjustments.

To abort a menu operation, press the MENU button. The display will return to the menu of the upper level. Any setting or adjustment being performed will be canceled.

1. Using the UP/DOWN buttons or PHASE knob, move the cursor to the desired item and press the ENTER or Ent button. The selected item is displayed in yellow text and set to setting mode.

2. Set the value in one of the following three ways:

• Enter the value directly using the numeric keypad and press the ENTER or Ent button.

• Select the value using the UP/DOWN buttons.

• Select the value using the PHASE knob.

3. Press the ENTER or Ent button. The setting is confirmed (the item is displayed in white text again).

1. Display the setting menu and set the cursor to NEW NAME using the UP/DOWN buttons or PHASE knob.

2. Press the ENTER or Ent button. A yellow “?” will appear, indicating the position for character input.

3. Select the character you wish to enter using the UP/DOWN buttons or PHASE knob. When you press the UP button or turn the PHASE knob clockwise, the characters and symbols appear in the following order: A B … Y Z 0 1 … 8 9 ( , ) : ; . – + / & (space) ?

4. Press the ENTER or Ent button. The selected character is entered.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all characters are entered, then press the ENTER or Ent button. The selected characters are confirmed, and the display returns to the menu of the previous level.

To correct an entered character, press the Del button on the numeric keypad. The character on the left side of the yellow “?” is deleted.

The ADDRESS menu on the SONY BVM-F24A is used to select a specific monitor or a group of monitors to control when several monitors are connected via serial remote ports. By assigning an address number or group address number, the control panel can select which monitor to control. To display or exit the ADDRESS menu, press the ADDRESS button.

The SONY BVM-F24A features a menu structure with the following main categories:

• CONTROL PRESET ADJ: Sets the preset values for the input signal brightness and contrast.

• COLOR TEMP ADJ: Sets the color temperature.

• SET UP: A menu group for performing monitor setup, including input channel configuration, remote control functionality, passwords, input channel selection method, power-up conditions, screen display data, screen convergence/geometry, beam landing/color uniformity, and loading factory default data.

• MEMORY CARD: Operates on data in the memory card.

• COPY FROM: Copies set-up data from other connected monitors.

• STATUS: Displays information about the monitor or the current channel.

• KEY PROTECT: When set to ON, function buttons on the control unit (except menu operation buttons) will be disabled.

The SONY BVM-F24A supports the following HD-SDI signal formats:

Aspect ratio 16:9, Total lines 1125, 10-bit system (SMPTE 274M/292M)

Aspect ratio 16:9, Total lines 750, 10-bit system (SMPTE 296M/292M)

*Format with * mark: Pseudo signal display