Ergotron LUMA Computer Monitor User Manual


 
One-piece Type
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High Picture Quality
Precise reproduction of interlace SD images
The one-piece type LUMA monitors incorporate VGA-type LCD
panels with 640 x 480 pixel resolution for precise reproduction
of interlace SD video images.
To display an interlace signal on a progressive LCD monitor, it
must first be converted to a progressive signal (I/P conversion).
In this process, the absent lines of the interlace field are
interpolated using data from the previous field, or data from
adjacent lines within the same field. A second process, called
'line scaling' is then executed to match the input signal's line
count to the vertical resolution of the LCD display. However,
since scaling involves duplication or removal of scanning lines,
it can have a large effect on picture quality in image areas
where I/P conversion is difficult to achieve. This effect can only
be suppressed to a negligible level using highly sophisticated
but costly I/P conversion technology.
To minimize this effect while maintaining best quality-per-cost
value, the LMD-2020, LMD-1420, LMD-2010, and LMD-1410
use specially selected VGA (640 x 480 pixels) LCDs that allow
moderate scaling to be used for the reproduction of 525 and
625 interlace signals. The result is extremely precise image
reproduction of interlace SD signals, for any type of picture
content – and without the use of expensive I/P conversion
technology.
Excellent Brightness and Contrast
The one-piece type LUMA monitors provide high-brightness
and high-contrast images by use of wide aperture LCD panels.
In addition, the use of precisely manufactured RGB color filters
allows these monitors to reproduce colors with stunning depth
and saturation – creating highly natural images.
Wide Viewing Angle
The LCD panels used in the one-piece type LUMA monitors
have a wide viewing angle of 170 degrees, both horizontally
and vertically, with minimal reduction in picture contrast. This
allows images to be viewed from various positions and angles.
AR (anti-reflection) Coated Protection Panel
(LMD-2020/LMD-1420 only)
The LCD panels of the one-piece type LUMA models use a
robust AR-coated protection layer, which minimizes the
chance of the panel being scratched during transportation.
The AR coating additionally has two unique characteristics: it
provides a high transmission rate of the internal light source
to keep the picture as bright as possible, and it keeps
reflection from ambient light to a minimum. As a result,
when used in bright lighting conditions, high contrast is still
maintained even in dark areas of the picture – a clear benefit
over CRT monitors.
Operational Convenience
4:3/16:9 Switchable Display
The scan aspect ratio can be switched between 4:3 and 16:9.
Selectable Scan Size
The scan size can be selected between 5% over-scan and -3%
underscan modes.
Advanced Marker Settings (LMD-2020/LMD-1420 only)
The LMD-2020 and LMD-1420 can display various area
markers, including a center marker, aspect markers, and a
safety zone marker. The brightness of these markers can be
selected from three different levels, white, gray, and dark gray.
What's more, users can select either a black or gray matte to
fill the outer area of the aspect markers. These flexible marker
controls, together with the choice of many different aspect
markers, make these monitors an extremely convenient display
device for a variety of shooting scenarios.
Color Temperature/Gamma Selection
High/low color temperatures or user preset can be selected.
A variety of gamma modes can also be selected.
Three-color Tally (LMD-2020/LMD-1420 only)
The LMD-2020 and LMD-1420 come equipped with a tally
lamp that can be lit up via a parallel remote connector. The
status of the signal displayed on the monitor can be identified
by the tally color – red, green, or amber.
Parallel Remote Control
The one-piece type LUMA monitors can be controlled remotely
via a parallel remote connector. There are 25 functions in the
remote menu (such as the ability to switch input signals), of
which seven can be allocated to the connector.
Monaural Audio Monitoring
All one-piece type LUMA monitors are equipped with a speaker
(0.5 W), which enables the user to monitor audio.
Protected Controls
The key-inhibit function helps prevent inadvertent operations
from the control panel.
Convenient Installation
The one-piece type LUMA models, when compared to their PVM
monitor equivalents, are 40% slimmer, 30-50 % lighter, and
consume much less power. And, like all other LUMA monitors,
they eliminate the many concerns inherent in CRT monitors,
including convergence misalignments, geometric distortion,
flicker, image burn-in, and the effect of magnetic fields.
Mounting Flexibility
Mountable in a 19-Inch EIA Standard Rack
All one-piece type LUMA monitors can be mounted in a 19-inch EIA
standard rack using optional mounting brackets. The 9U-high
LMD-2020 and LMD-2010 use the MB-527 Mounting Brackets and
the 7U-high LMD-1420 and LMD-1410 use the MB-526 Mounting
Brackets.
VESA Mounting
Complying with VESA standards, the one-piece type LUMA monitors
can easily be mounted (100 x 100 mm pitch) on a wall or a ceiling.
Other Features
• Setup Level for Analog Component and NTSC signal
• Blue-Only Mode (LMD-2020/LMD-1420 only)
• 4:3 Zoom
• External Sync In (LMD-2020/LMD-1420 only)
16:9 Mode 4:3 Mode
Aspect Marker 4:3, 15:9, 14:9, 13:9 16:9
Center Marker O
Safety Area 80%, 85%, 88%, 90%, 93%
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