Full HD Panel with 10-BitBit: A binary representation of 0 or 1. One of the quantized levels of a pixel. Driver
The BVM-L231 achieves both high ResolutionResolution: Ability of the picture to resolve fine detail. The greater the resolution the sharper the picture. and stunning colour depth using a full 1920 x 1200 HD LCD panel and precise 10-BitBit: A binary representation of 0 or 1. One of the quantized levels of a pixel. drivers. It delivers outstandingly crisp, high brightness and high ContrastContrast: A gain control range between dark and light levels. HD images in Native mode.

LCD Panel Calibration
Each and every BVM-L231 MonitorMonitor: Video display screen or audio loudspeaker. is carefully calibrated at the factory on an individual basis, providing a high level of accuracy and stability for characteristics such as gamma and uniformity.

Ultra-high Precision Uniformity Correction
White can be reproduced uniformly at every point of the screen on the BVM-L231. This is due to the use of two advanced technologies: precise adjustment of the LCD panel characteristics and sophisticated LED backlight control.

High-Purity Precision LED Backlight
Provides an exceptionally broad colour gamut for faithful colour display, as well as delivering precise picture uniformity and stability.

Nonlinear Cubic Conversion Colour Management System
The nonlinear cubic conversion colour management system uses a unique 3D LUT to reproduce an extremely wide colour gamut, thus offering more accurate colour reproduction.

Accurate, Repeatable and Stable Colour Reproduction
The innovative precision LED backlight and Colour Management System deliver accurate and consistent colour temperature right across the greyscale range. Consequently, the MonitorMonitor: Video display screen or audio loudspeaker. can emulate ITUITU: The United Nations regulatory body governing all forms of communications. ITU-R (previously CCIR) regulates the radio frequency spectrum, while ITU-T (previously CCITT) deals with the telecommunications standards-709, SMPTESMPTE: Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. SMPTE is a professional organisation that recommends standards for the film and television industries. Evertz is a sustaining member of this engineering organization-C, and EBUEBU: European Broadcasting Union. EBU is an organisation of European broadcasters that among other activities provides technical recommendations for the 625/50 line television systems colour spaces with ease. It can also emulate D-Cinema colour gamut.

3G SDISDI: Serial Digital Interface. A bit-serial digital interface for SDTV component signals operating at data rates ranging from 19.4Mb/s up to 540Mb/s. The SDI interface is standardized in SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 310M and can be carried over coaxial and fiber optic cables Input
The BVM-L231 has a 3G SDISDI: Serial Digital Interface. A bit-serial digital interface for SDTV component signals operating at data rates ranging from 19.4Mb/s up to 540Mb/s. The SDI interface is standardized in SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 310M and can be carried over coaxial and fiber optic cables input capability. On Sony's monitors, the 3G SDISDI: Serial Digital Interface. A bit-serial digital interface for SDTV component signals operating at data rates ranging from 19.4Mb/s up to 540Mb/s. The SDI interface is standardized in SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 310M and can be carried over coaxial and fiber optic cables interface is compliant with the SMPTESMPTE: Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. SMPTE is a professional organisation that recommends standards for the film and television industries. Evertz is a sustaining member of this engineering organization 425 standard, transmitting up to 4:2:24:2:2: A commonly used term for a component digital video format. The details of the format are specified in the ITU-R601 standard. The numerals 4:2:2 denote the ratio of the sampling frequencies of the luminance channel to the two colour difference channels. For every four luminance samples, there are two samples of each colour difference channel/10-BitBit: A binary representation of 0 or 1. One of the quantized levels of a pixel. 1080/60P video data using one SDISDI: Serial Digital Interface. A bit-serial digital interface for SDTV component signals operating at data rates ranging from 19.4Mb/s up to 540Mb/s. The SDI interface is standardized in SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 310M and can be carried over coaxial and fiber optic cables cable. This single-link system is known as a SD-SDISDI: Serial Digital Interface. A bit-serial digital interface for SDTV component signals operating at data rates ranging from 19.4Mb/s up to 540Mb/s. The SDI interface is standardized in SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 310M and can be carried over coaxial and fiber optic cables or HD-SDISDI: Serial Digital Interface. A bit-serial digital interface for SDTV component signals operating at data rates ranging from 19.4Mb/s up to 540Mb/s. The SDI interface is standardized in SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 310M and can be carried over coaxial and fiber optic cables system, but it can also handle both Dual-Link HD-SDISDI: Serial Digital Interface. A bit-serial digital interface for SDTV component signals operating at data rates ranging from 19.4Mb/s up to 540Mb/s. The SDI interface is standardized in SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 310M and can be carried over coaxial and fiber optic cables and 3G SDISDI: Serial Digital Interface. A bit-serial digital interface for SDTV component signals operating at data rates ranging from 19.4Mb/s up to 540Mb/s. The SDI interface is standardized in SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 310M and can be carried over coaxial and fiber optic cables video data with the use of Sony's 3G SDISDI: Serial Digital Interface. A bit-serial digital interface for SDTV component signals operating at data rates ranging from 19.4Mb/s up to 540Mb/s. The SDI interface is standardized in SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 310M and can be carried over coaxial and fiber optic cables interface. This 3G SDISDI: Serial Digital Interface. A bit-serial digital interface for SDTV component signals operating at data rates ranging from 19.4Mb/s up to 540Mb/s. The SDI interface is standardized in SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 310M and can be carried over coaxial and fiber optic cables interface enables the BVM-L231 MonitorMonitor: Video display screen or audio loudspeaker. to accept 50P and 60P video data. Where an upgrade to a Dual-Link HD-SDISDI: Serial Digital Interface. A bit-serial digital interface for SDTV component signals operating at data rates ranging from 19.4Mb/s up to 540Mb/s. The SDI interface is standardized in SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 310M and can be carried over coaxial and fiber optic cables system is necessary, this single-link 3G SDISDI: Serial Digital Interface. A bit-serial digital interface for SDTV component signals operating at data rates ranging from 19.4Mb/s up to 540Mb/s. The SDI interface is standardized in SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 310M and can be carried over coaxial and fiber optic cables system is the ideal alternative.

Auto White-Balance Function
The BVM-L231 can perform automatic colour temperature adjustments when connected to an external colour analyzer (such as those from Minolta, DK and X-Rite).

High Accuracy Display Engine
The BVM-L231 uses a 12-BitBit: A binary representation of 0 or 1. One of the quantized levels of a pixel. output display engine, which allows images to be reproduced with high precision for accurate evaluation and manipulation.

Sophisticated InterlaceInterlace: System of making up a complete TV picture by scanning half of the total number of lines making up the frame in one pass of the electron beam, followed by a scan of the missing interleaving lines to complete the field. to ProgressiveProgressive: A picture-scanning process where all the lines of the image are scanned by every vertical scan. Algorithm
The BVM-L231 uses a sophisticated I/P conversion technique that keeps artefacts that are often seen in typical LCD monitors to a minimum, such as edge jaggedness, conversion errors, and ensure a picture delay that is less than one FieldField: Even or odd line component of a frame in an interlaced TV system (see Frame)..

InterlaceInterlace: System of making up a complete TV picture by scanning half of the total number of lines making up the frame in one pass of the electron beam, followed by a scan of the missing interleaving lines to complete the field. Display Mode
Faithfully reproduces InterlacedInterlaced: A scanning technique in a video system where odd and even horizontal lines of a video frame are displayed during alternating update cycles. Lines 1, 3, 5, etc., are displayed during the first cycle, creating one field. Lines 2, 4, 6, etc., are displayed on the second cycle, creating the next field. Two fields combine to make one frame. signals, emulating CRT monitors.

Input Versatility
The BVM-L231 can accept almost any SD or HD video format, both AnalogueAnalogue: A type of waveform signal that contains information such as image, voice, and data. analogueueue signals have unpredictable height (amplitude) and width (frequency) and can vary infinitely over a given range. and DigitalDigital: Information sent as a series of high (1) and low (0) signals separated by a fixed period of time. Signals formed of series of coded pulses (numbers) as distinct from continuous analogue signals., plus PC signals from VGAVGA: Video Graphics Array. A computer video adapter which can display 16 colours at a resolution of 640x480 or 256 colours at 320x200 to WUXGA (1920 x 1200). In addition to a HDMI and DVI-D interface equipped as standard, four option board slots are offered to configure the BVM-L230 MonitorMonitor: Video display screen or audio loudspeaker. according to different user needs.

Multi-Format Signal Support - Up to 3G SDISDI: Serial Digital Interface. A bit-serial digital interface for SDTV component signals operating at data rates ranging from 19.4Mb/s up to 540Mb/s. The SDI interface is standardized in SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 310M and can be carried over coaxial and fiber optic cables
The BVM-L231 is capable of displaying an exceptionally broad range of signal formats with an extremely high degree of colour accuracy. These include: CompositeComposite: Signal comprising luminance and chrominance using one of the coding standards, e.g. PAL. video formats NTSCNTSC: National Television Standards Committee. An analog video format with 525 lines per frame, used as the broadcast standard for United States, Canada, Japan and several other countries, PALPAL: Phase Alteration Line. An analog video format with 625 lines per frame, used as the standard for most European broadcasters, and other parts of the world outside North America and Japan & SecamSecam: Sequential colour with memory, system used in France., AnalogueAnalogue: A type of waveform signal that contains information such as image, voice, and data. analogueueue signals have unpredictable height (amplitude) and width (frequency) and can vary infinitely over a given range. components RGBRGB: The three primary colour signals: red, green, and blue (RGB) that together convey all necessary picture information. In normal high definition digital video, these three primary components are scaled such that the extreme values are code words 040h (64) and 3ACh (940) in a 10-bit representation. See also FSRGB & Y/C, and multi-format signals 480/60i, 480/60p, 575/50i, 575/50p, 720/50p, 720/60p, 1080/24p, 1080/24psf, 1080/25p, 1080/25psf, 1080/30p, 1080/30psf, 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p, 2048x1080 (2K)and PC signals from VGAVGA: Video Graphics Array. A computer video adapter which can display 16 colours at a resolution of 640x480 or 256 colours at 320x200 to WUXGA.

It also supports Dual-Link HD-SDISDI: Serial Digital Interface. A bit-serial digital interface for SDTV component signals operating at data rates ranging from 19.4Mb/s up to 540Mb/s. The SDI interface is standardized in SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 310M and can be carried over coaxial and fiber optic cables signals: 10-BitBit: A binary representation of 0 or 1. One of the quantized levels of a pixel. 4:4:44:4:4: A commonly used term for a high resolution component digital video format. The numerals 4:4:4 denote the ratio of the sampling frequencies of the luminance channel to the two colour difference channels. For every four luminance samples, there are four samples of each colour difference channel. 4:4:4 sampled signals are also available in a RGB format with equal sampling rates for each of the colour channels. These signals are commonly carried on a pair of coax cables according to the SMPTE 372M standard RGBRGB: The three primary colour signals: red, green, and blue (RGB) that together convey all necessary picture information. In normal high definition digital video, these three primary components are scaled such that the extreme values are code words 040h (64) and 3ACh (940) in a 10-bit representation. See also FSRGB 1920x1080-50i/60i & 24/25/30p/psf; 10-BitBit: A binary representation of 0 or 1. One of the quantized levels of a pixel. 4:2:24:2:2: A commonly used term for a component digital video format. The details of the format are specified in the ITU-R601 standard. The numerals 4:2:2 denote the ratio of the sampling frequencies of the luminance channel to the two colour difference channels. For every four luminance samples, there are two samples of each colour difference channel 1920x1080-50p/60p, and 12-BitBit: A binary representation of 0 or 1. One of the quantized levels of a pixel. 4:4:44:4:4: A commonly used term for a high resolution component digital video format. The numerals 4:4:4 denote the ratio of the sampling frequencies of the luminance channel to the two colour difference channels. For every four luminance samples, there are four samples of each colour difference channel. 4:4:4 sampled signals are also available in a RGB format with equal sampling rates for each of the colour channels. These signals are commonly carried on a pair of coax cables according to the SMPTE 372M standard XYZ 2048x1080-24p/24psf.

Dual Image Processing
Image Side by Side, WipeWipe: Effects technique in which one scene appears to push another off screen., Butterfly and Blend modes provide users with enhanced operational flexibility.

New PixelPixel: The smallest unit of colour in a display. Frames are made up of lines and columns of pixels. The number of pixel lines in each frame expresses video resolution. ZoomZoom: Lens system with movable elements to provide adjustable magnification. Mode
Allows picture magnification up to 800% without scaling.

Black FRAMEFRAME: A single stationary television or film image. In European television 25 frames per second are scanned to give the impression of continuous movement. Each frame may be composed of two interlaced fields in order to provide smoother motion (50i). Insertion Mode
Dramatically reduces motion blur - a problem common to many LCD monitors.

S-Log Gamma
S-Log is the original logarithmic gamma developed for the F35 series CineAlta camera. It enables to transmit the full Dynamic of the camera over 700%. The MonitorMonitor: Video display screen or audio loudspeaker. S-Log anti Gamma function allows displaying the full dynamic range on the screen.

Separate Control unit with memory stick slot
The Memory Stick socket located in the BKM-16R control unit enables users to download and save all MonitorMonitor: Video display screen or audio loudspeaker. set-ups such as input channel configuration, control preset adjustments, White BalanceWhite Balance: Most desirable condition is when a white subject is reproduced as white on a screen indicating that the red, green and blue are well balanced. settings and maintenance parameters.

Centralised MonitorMonitor: Video display screen or audio loudspeaker.-Wall Control
Multiple monitors can be easily managed by a single control unit via a serial RJ45 EthernetEthernet: A protocol for connecting computers over a Local Area Network (LAN) connector.

Suitable for a Wide Range of Reference and Mastering Applications
Ideal for BROADCAST (studio and engineering etc.), PRODUCTION (OB, MonitorMonitor: Video display screen or audio loudspeaker. wall, camera and VTRVTR: Video Tape Recorder. control etc.), and POST-PRODUCTION (top-end multi-format EditingEditing: Assembling a programme by transposing or combining separate recorded sequences either by physically cutting and splicing tape (audio or film) or selective electronic copying. consoles, telecinema and DigitalDigital: Information sent as a series of high (1) and low (0) signals separated by a fixed period of time. Signals formed of series of coded pulses (numbers) as distinct from continuous analogue signals. cinema).

Ultimate Picture Quality Rivalling Top-Flight CRT Monitors
The BVM-L231 is capable of displaying High Definition native 1920x1080 picture ResolutionResolution: Ability of the picture to resolve fine detail. The greater the resolution the sharper the picture. on its LCD display. Taken together with its customised LCD panel and 10-BitBit: A binary representation of 0 or 1. One of the quantized levels of a pixel. drivers for smooth colour gradation, its precision LED backlight for wide colour gamut and picture consistency, and its new 12-BitBit: A binary representation of 0 or 1. One of the quantized levels of a pixel. output display engine processor for accurate colour reproduction and sophisticated I/P conversion, the BVM-L231 is truly the standard-bearer amongst reference LCD monitors.

Superb Colour Accuracy
The innovative Colour Management System ensures consistent and repeatable colour to ITUITU: The United Nations regulatory body governing all forms of communications. ITU-R (previously CCIR) regulates the radio frequency spectrum, while ITU-T (previously CCITT) deals with the telecommunications standards-709, SMPTESMPTE: Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. SMPTE is a professional organisation that recommends standards for the film and television industries. Evertz is a sustaining member of this engineering organization-C and EBUEBU: European Broadcasting Union. EBU is an organisation of European broadcasters that among other activities provides technical recommendations for the 625/50 line television systems standards and from MonitorMonitor: Video display screen or audio loudspeaker. to MonitorMonitor: Video display screen or audio loudspeaker.. The level of accuracy is the same as displayed by the BVM-A series of CRT monitors.

Outstanding Greyscale and Colour Depth Provide Lifelike Picture Quality
Achieved through 10-BitBit: A binary representation of 0 or 1. One of the quantized levels of a pixel. LCD panel drivers and 12-BitBit: A binary representation of 0 or 1. One of the quantized levels of a pixel. output signal processing.

Picture Quality Decisions can be made with Confidence
The BVM-L231 MonitorMonitor: Video display screen or audio loudspeaker.'s exceptional performance in the key areas of picture quality, accuracy, consistency and stability make this product a natural choice as a measurement and reference tool.

Consistently Optimal Picture Performance
Less 'drift' than CRT displays, with an absence of picture distortions such as ConvergenceConvergence: Accuracy of colour registration., geometry, linearity and focus variation. The BVM-L231 is also immune to magnetic FieldField: Even or odd line component of a frame in an interlaced TV system (see Frame). interference.

Faithful Reproduction of InterlacedInterlaced: A scanning technique in a video system where odd and even horizontal lines of a video frame are displayed during alternating update cycles. Lines 1, 3, 5, etc., are displayed during the first cycle, creating one field. Lines 2, 4, 6, etc., are displayed on the second cycle, creating the next field. Two fields combine to make one frame. Pictures
Capable of reproducing InterlacedInterlaced: A scanning technique in a video system where odd and even horizontal lines of a video frame are displayed during alternating update cycles. Lines 1, 3, 5, etc., are displayed during the first cycle, creating one field. Lines 2, 4, 6, etc., are displayed on the second cycle, creating the next field. Two fields combine to make one frame. video images to the same standard as CRT monitors.

High Quality Motion Display
Black FRAMEFRAME: A single stationary television or film image. In European television 25 frames per second are scanned to give the impression of continuous movement. Each frame may be composed of two interlaced fields in order to provide smoother motion (50i). Insertion Mode dramatically reduces motion blur.

Exemplary Picture Consistency
Consistent and repeatable chroma and greyscale performance ensures efficient matching between monitors.

Productivity Boost
New dual image processing including Picture Side by Side, WipeWipe: Effects technique in which one scene appears to push another off screen., Butterfly, Blending modes and a new PixelPixel: The smallest unit of colour in a display. Frames are made up of lines and columns of pixels. The number of pixel lines in each frame expresses video resolution. ZoomZoom: Lens system with movable elements to provide adjustable magnification. mode allow quick evaluation and comparison of two input sources.

Exceptionally Versatile
Due to its broad range of inputs and multi-format signal capabilities, the BVM-L231 is equally suited to AV or IT-based applications, allowing you the freedom to operate in whichever format you choose, even D-Cinema.

Future Proof
Multi-format and HD capability plus optional decoder boards will ensure that the BVM-L231 remains current.

Easier to Install and Accommodate than CRT
Space saving / lightweight / low heat output

Air Conditioning Requirements lower than with CRT
LCD monitors generate less heat.

Easy Maintenance
No routine ConvergenceConvergence: Accuracy of colour registration., focus, geometry or linearity adjustments necessary. No susceptibility to magnetic fields.

Lower Total Cost of Ownership than CRT
Long operational life / high reliability.
Low energy bills.
Low routine maintenance cost
Reduced environmental disposal costs.

Supplied Accessories

• AC Power cords
• AC Plug holder (1)
• Cable holder (1)
• Cable for colour temperature adjustment (1)
• Operation manual (1)
• CDCD: Compact Disc. Laser read disc digitally encoded for perfect reproduction.-ROM (1)
• Using the CDCD: Compact Disc. Laser read disc digitally encoded for perfect reproduction.-ROM manual (1)