SONY BVM-F24J (01) PDF Document

To ensure safe operation of your SONY BVM-F24J, please adhere to the following precautions:

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

• The nameplate indicating operating voltage and power consumption is located at the rear of the monitor.

• If any solid object or liquid falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit immediately and have it checked by qualified personnel before using it again.

• 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 will not be used for several days or more.

• When disconnecting the power cord, grasp the plug itself, not the cord.

• The power socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.

For proper installation of your SONY BVM-F24J, follow these guidelines:

• Ensure 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.

• Avoid installing the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts.

• Do not install the monitor in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

To clean your SONY BVM-F24J, periodically wipe 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.

For the CRT screen, dust can accumulate easily. Clean the CRT when necessary with a soft cloth. The surface is easily scratched, so do not rub or touch it unnecessarily.

When the SONY BVM-F24J is mounted in a rack, the temperature around it 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 measures to ensure the temperature remains within the specified range:

• Operating temperature: 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95°F)

• Optimum temperature: 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

To avoid magnetic interference on your SONY BVM-F24J, do not place it near objects that generate magnetism, such as magnets, speakers, or electric clocks. Magnetism can cause picture bounce, oscillations, or discoloration.

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

The SONY BVM-F24J features an HD-SDI input frame rate converter. HD-SDI signals are scanned two or three times through this process. When viewing 24-frame material, the internal circuitry eliminates picture flicker. The conversion capabilities are as follows:

Input signal	Internal conversion	Output signal
1080/24P, 25P	×2, ×3	1080/48P, 50P, 72P, 75P
1080/24PsF, 25PsF	×2, ×3	1080/48P, 50P, 72P, 75P
1080/30P, 30PsF	×2	1080/60P

Note: These signal formats show the active lines per frame and are also compatible with 1/1.001 for 24P, 24PsF, 30P and 30PsF.

The SONY BVM-F24J accepts specific SXGA format RGB signals from a computer, making it suitable for computer graphics work where precise image reproduction is required. The supported formats are:

Signal	Horizontal frequency (kHz)	Frame rate (Hz)
1280 × 1024/75 (VESA STD)	80.0	75
1280 × 1024/85 (VESA STD)	91.1	85

The front panel of the SONY BVM-F24J has the following indicator lamps:

• Tally lamp: With factory settings, this lamp lights when pins No. 8 and No. 9 of the REMOTE 2 connector are shorted. This can be reconfigured in the REMOTE menu.

• POWER lamp: Lights when the monitor is put into operation mode from standby mode.

• STANDBY lamp: Lights when the monitor is in standby mode. This occurs when the MAIN POWER switch is turned on, or when changed to standby by external control. The lamp will blink for a few moments after the switch is first turned on. Note: When the STANDBY lamp is blinking, the monitor is initializing and cannot be put into operation mode.

• OVER LOAD lamp: Lights to warn of CRT overload. If this lamp is lit, reduce the contrast or brightness.

The REMOTE 2 connector on the SONY BVM-F24J is a D-sub 9-pin female connector that forms a parallel switch to control the monitor externally. The factory setting functions for each pin are as follows:

Pin number	Function
1	Set input signal channel 1 (numeric keypad function)
2	Set input signal channel 2 (numeric keypad function)
3	Select sync signal (SYNC button function)
4	Set the screen to monochrome, or set for automatic switching based on the input signal (MONO MODE button function)
5	Safe area on/off (SAFE AREA button function)
6, 7	Not connected
8	Tally lamp on/off
9	Ground

All pin function assignments can be changed within the REMOTE menu. To switch a function ON or enabled, short the corresponding pin to pin 9. To switch it OFF or disabled, leave the pin open.

When the SHIFT button is off (LEDs are green) on the optional control unit for the SONY BVM-F24J, the function buttons have the following primary functions:

• Underscan button: Pushing this in (ON) underscans the picture by 3%, showing the four ends of the raster. This is fixed to ON for computer RGB signals.

• H delay button: When pushed in (ON), the picture moves horizontally, and the horizontal sync signal appears approximately 3/8ths in on the left edge. Brightness is automatically increased for easier checking.

• V delay button: When pushed in (ON), the picture moves vertically, and the vertical sync signal appears in the center. Brightness is automatically increased.

• MONO button: Pushed in (ON), this displays a monochrome picture. It does not function with an RGB signal input.

• ADDRESS button: Pushed in (ON), this displays the ADDRESS menu on screen for setting up control of multiple monitors.

• F2 button: When pushed in (ON), if a short-cut is assigned, this button can directly access the MANUAL menu of the COLOR TEMP ADJ menu.

• F1 button: When pushed in (ON), characters on the MANUAL menu of some menus will disappear for easier adjustment.

• COMB button: Not available for this unit.

• APT (aperture) button: Not available for this unit.

When the SHIFT button is on (LEDs are amber) on the optional control unit for the SONY BVM-F24J, the function buttons have the following secondary functions:

• 16:9 button: Not available for this unit. For computer RGB signals, the aspect ratio is set to 5:4, and for other signals it is set to 16:9.

• SYNC button: When pushed in (ON), the monitor synchronizes to the sync signal input to the COMP or HD/VD connectors (EXT SYNC). When OFF, it synchronizes to the sync signal included in the monitored signal (INT SYNC).

• BLUE ONLY button: Not available for this unit.

• R/G/B buttons: When pushed in (ON), the R (red), G (green), and B (blue) beams are cut respectively.

• SAFE AREA button: When pushed in (ON), a safe area is displayed on the screen. Note: This may not be shown in the correct position when EXT SYNC is selected.

• F4 button: For future expansion.

• F3 button: The MANUAL adjustment knobs are switched to normal (OFF) or precise (ON) adjustment mode for adjusting levels like contrast, brightness, and color temperature.

Follow these steps to insert and eject the optional BKM-12Y Monitor Memory Card into the control unit for your SONY BVM-F24J. Do not eject the card while data is being saved or loaded.

To insert the BKM-12Y Monitor Memory Card:

1. Locate the monitor memory card insertion slot on the control unit.

2. Hold the memory card and carefully insert it into the slot. Be careful not to touch the connectors on the front edge of the card.

3. Push the memory card in until the EJECT button pops out.

To eject the BKM-12Y Monitor Memory Card:

1. Press the EJECT button.

2. The monitor memory card will be partially ejected from the slot.

3. Grasp the card and take it out.

The menu operation buttons on the BKM-10R/11R control unit for the SONY BVM-F24J function as follows:

Button	Function
UP button	Moves the cursor upward. In setting mode, increases the setting and adjustment values.
DOWN button	Moves the cursor downward. In setting mode, decreases the setting and adjustment values.
MENU button	Displays the menus. Goes back to the menu of the upper level (on the Main Menu, goes back to the normal picture).
ENTER button / Ent button	Executes the items selected and settings.
PHASE knob	By turning this knob clockwise, the cursor moves upward. In setting mode, increases the setting and adjustment values (has the same function as UP button). By turning this knob counterclockwise, the cursor moves downward. In setting mode, decreases the setting and adjustment values (has the same function as DOWN button).
Numeric keypad	Enters the numerical values.
Del button	Deletes the values and characters entered.

To operate the menus on your SONY BVM-F24J, follow these steps:

1. Press the MENU button to display the Menu List.

2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons or the PHASE knob to move the cursor to the desired item (e.g., SET UP).

3. Press the ENTER button or the Ent button on the numeric keypad. The Level 1 menu for the selected item will be displayed.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to navigate to the desired menu for setting or adjustment.

Aborting Menu Operation:

To abort a menu operation and return to the previous menu level, press the MENU button. Any setting or adjustment being performed will be canceled.

Error Messages:

If “NG” or “ERROR” appears during a menu operation, press the MENU button to return to the menu in use.

Entering a numerical value:

1. Use the UP/DOWN buttons or PHASE knob to move the cursor to the item you wish to set, then press ENTER. The item will be displayed in yellow text.

2. Set the value using one of three methods:

• Enter the value directly with the numeric keypad and press ENTER.

• Select the value using the UP/DOWN buttons.

• Select the value using the PHASE knob.

3. Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting. The item will return to white text.

Entering characters:

1. Select the item where you want to enter text (e.g., NEW NAME) and press ENTER.

2. A yellow “?” will appear, indicating the position for character input.

3. Use the UP/DOWN buttons or PHASE knob to cycle through the available characters and symbols (A-Z, 0-9, special characters).

4. Press ENTER to select the desired character. It will be entered at the cursor position.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all characters. When finished, press ENTER to confirm the entire entry.

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

The ADDRESS menu on the SONY BVM-F24J is used to select which monitor or group of monitors to control when several are connected via serial remote ports. It allows the control panel to target a specific monitor. To display or exit the ADDRESS menu, press the ADDRESS button. The method of choosing menu items and changing settings is the same as with the other menus.

The short-cut function on the SONY BVM-F24J allows you to select a target monitor without using the items in the ADDRESS menu.

To select a monitor in SINGLE mode:

1. Press the ADDRESS button.

2. Press the address number of the target monitor on the numeric keypad. For numbers 1-9, press the single digit. For numbers 10-99, press 0 and then the two-digit number.

To select monitors in the GROUP mode:

1. Press the ADDRESS button.

2. Press the F1 button.

3. Press the group number of the target monitor. For numbers 1-9, press the single digit. For numbers 10-99, press 0 and then the two-digit number.

To select all monitors in the ALL mode:

1. Press the ADDRESS button.

2. Press the F2 button.