PVM-X1800

4K HDR TRIMASTER high grade

picture monitor

Overview P VM-X se r ie s m onitor s e xpa nd footpr ints in 4 K H DR

pr oduction
Expand your 4K HDR production and colour match with the
industry-leading BVM-HX series Master Monitor. With its compact
size and high portability, the PVM-X series monitors bring all-white
luminance of 1000 cd/㎡* to production monitoring across a
wide range of applications.

*Panel specification. This is a typical luminance value at D65 (x, y

= 0.3127, 0.329) but not guaranteed.

Features Accla im e d TRIMASTE R™ im a g e te chnolog y

Our TRIMASTER™ architecture is purpose-built to get the highest
performance from professional displays. Its core technologies
deliver accurate colour reproduction, precise imaging and
remarkable consistency in picture quality. Advanced panel
controls and signal processing have been refined for the ultimate
experience in image reproduction.

C onsiste nt colour m a tching

Make sure every part of your production works with the same
high-grade images. Whether you’re filming HD or 4K, our PVM-X
Series Monitors seamlessly colour-match with the BVM-HX Series
4K HDR Master Monitors and LMD-A Series HD HDR Picture

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Monitors. The premium LCD panel offers 1000 cd/m²* luminance
for easy on-set, studio and in-truck monitoring.

*Panel specification. This luminance value is a typical value at

D65(x, y = 0.3127, 0.329) that is not guaranteed.

Mor e e fficie nt pr oductions a nd H DR-to-SDR

conve r sion
Move efficiently between HDR and SDR with the optional PVML-
HSX1 HDR-SDR conversion license for live production. And
convert colour spaces, OETF, progressive to interlace, quad-link
3G to single-link 12G, and 4K to HD at the same time. Compare
HDR and converted SDR images side by side and output
converted pictures to other 4K or HD monitors too, via the
enhanced monitor output.

A free trial of the fully featured PVML-HSX1 license is available* for

up to 240 hours of monitor run time and is automatically
activated.

*From V3.0 firmware. The trial timing is linked to the monitor's

internal clock. The time will count down whether you are using
the license or not.

Ada ptive contr a st for quick r e vie ws

Enabling you to confirm the total balance of highlights and low
lights at a glance, thanks to our Dynamic Contrast Drive. Backlight
luminance adapts so you can easily review the balance of
highlights and low lights. Enjoy better black representation during
night scenes and clearer highlights in brighter, daylight filming.
Access a dynamic contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 with the press of a
single function key by default (F12 key).

Find e ve r y de ta il in the sha dows

Monitor the details in darker areas of your image, with three Black
Detail Modes for a range of lighting situations. Black level is

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reduced without affecting gamma, so you can inspect the
shadow with the correct colours and grey scale intact. Easily
move between modes with pre-assigned function keys by
default (F10 key for mid/ F11 key for high).

C ontr ol the im a g e with 4 K & H D scope s with

H DR/SDR sca le
Display a waveform monitor, vector scope and colour gamut
scope* simultaneously, with scales for both HDR and SDR.
Confirm the input signal level and output luminance, with a
choice of three waveform displays, luminance, RGB/YCBCR
parade or RGB overlay with the gamut error display.

*From V3.0 firmware

Qua d vie w displa y for m ultiple looks

Explore and compare settings, with a quad-view display* that
shows everything you need. Individual settings are available for
EOTF (in SDR and HDR), SDI/HDMI, RGB/YCBCR, colour space,
transfer matrix, colour temperature, contrast and brightness.
Each display view can apply User 3D LUTs and it’s even possible
to display scopes in dual and triple picture modes.
*Only in HD input sources

U se r 3 D LU T sig na l output suppor t

Check pre-graded images, wherever you are. The user LUT
function allows you to apply customised LUTs in quad-view
mode for side-by-side comparison. Simply load User 3D LUT files
via the USB port and take advantage of the PVM-X Series’
tetrahedral LUT interpolation, which delivers smoother grey scale
reproduction.

*From V4.0 firmware onwards, the optional PVML-TDX1 3D LUT

baked output licence and PVML-SCX1 signal conversion output
licence allow PVM-X Series monitors to output a converted
picture from the enhanced monitor output

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A wide choice of 4 K conne ctions
A range of built-in standard input interfaces can simplify systems
and streamline productions of all scales: 12G/6G/3G/HD-SDI BNC
(x2), 3G/HD-SDI BNC (x2) and HDMI* (x1). 12G simplifies wiring,
from simple to large-scale field systems. Quad-link 3G-SDI
supports more ʻtraditional’ devices, while HDMI simplifies
interfacing with devices such as rasterizers, multi-viewers, digital
cameras, set top boxes, UHD Blu-ray players and PCs.
*HDCP2.3/1.4

Fa st, e a sy se t-up for m ultiple m onitor s

Save time and provide a uniform experience with the ability to
copy monitor set-up parameters* to multiple monitors. Set the
parameters for one monitor and then configure all remaining
monitors via USB memory.** Use Monitor Auto White Adjustment
for a colour temperature calibration function that quickly
matches white balance across all PVM-X Series monitors.

*User 3D LUT data and calibration data are an exception from

the setting copy function
**From V3.0 firmware

A m e nu de sig ne d for spe e d a nd custom isa tion

Adjust, save and retrieve monitor settings easily with intuitive
menus display. Create and rename up to 30 different channels
according to your preferences.
By pressing the ʻChannel Select’ button, operators can check
channel settings on the channel status view, and then change the
settings of selected channel by pressing and holding the
ʻSelect/Enter’ button for more than 2 seconds. Operators can
quickly review and modify the existing settings at a glance with
the newly developed overarching hierarchical settings menu.

P owe r ful ste r e o sound for busy e nvir onm e nts

Monitor sound in stereo, even in noisy settings like busy sets and
loud machine rooms. Two 2W front speakers offer powerful

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sound. And muting can be instant, through the pre-assigned
function key.
Learn how to use
Get the most out of the PVML-HSX1 HDR-SDR conversion license
for Sony’s TRIMASTER high-grade picture monitors, PVM-X3200,
PVM-X2400 and PVM-X1800. This license can be used to support
Sony’s proprietary HDR-SDR conversion when used in a live
production environment. 4K to HD down-conversion and 3D
LUT conversion can also be applied at the same time and output
to external 4K/ HD devices.

On-se t & e diting

- False colour and camera focus functions (from V3.0 firmware)
- Flexible and variable area markers, aspect marker and centre
marker
- Grid display (from V4.0 firmware)
- Zoom function
- Yoke-mount and wall-mount capability
- DC power Input (X2400 and X1800 only)
- Optional protection kit: PVMK-PX24 and PVMK-PX18 (X2400 and
X1800 only)
- Audio level meter display
- Timecode display
- User reset

Studio & OB tr ucks

- Side by side view
- Automatic HDR setting by Video Payload ID and SR Live
Metadata
- In-monitor display (from V4.0 firmware)
- Network control function and parallel remote (from V4.0
firmware)
- EIA standard rack-mount capability (X2400 and X1800 only)
- Internal signal pattern
- Chroma up function (from V4.0 firmware)
- Closed caption (from V4.0 firmware)

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 - Mono, blue only and R/G/B off
- Screen saver

Specifications Picture Performance

Panel α-Si TFT Active Matrix LCD

Picture Size (Diagonal) 469.2 mm (18.4 inches)

Effective Picture Size 409.0 x 230.0 mm (16 1/8 x 9 1/8

(H x V) inches)

Resolution (H x V) 3840 x 2160 pixels

Aspect 16:9

Pixel efficiency 99.99%

Display colours Approx. 1.07 billion colours

48 Hz / 50 Hz / 60 Hz (48 Hz and 60
Panel frame rate Hz are also compatible with
1/1.001 frame rates)

89°/89°/89°/89°
Viewing angle (panel
(up/down/left/right contrast >
specification)
10:1)

Normal scan 0% scan

Underscan 3% underscan

D60, D65, D93, DCI*1, and user 1-10

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Colour temperature (5,000 K to 10,000 K adjustable)

Luminance (panel
1000 cd/m2*2
specification) (typical)

ITU-R BT.2020*3, ITU-R BT.709,

Colour space (Colour
DCI-P3*3, S-GAMUT3*3, S-
gamut)
GAMUT3.Cine*3

ITU-R BT.2020 (Non-constant

Transmission Matrix luminance is supported), ITU-R
BT.709

2.2, 2.4, 2.6, 2.4 (HDR), S-Log3, S-

EOTF Log3 (Live HDR), SMPTE ST 2084,
ITU-R BT.2100 (HLG)

Approx. 30 minutes
To provide stable picture quality,
Warm-up time turn on the power of the monitor
and leave it in this state for more
than 30 minutes.

Input

(12G/6G/3G/HD-SDI) BNC (x2),

SDI (3G/HD-SDI) BNC (x2), Input
impedance: 75 Ω unbalanced

HDMI Input HDMI (HDCP2.3/1.4) (x1)

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 RJ-45 8-pin (x1) (Fixed pin
Parallel Remote
assignment)

Ethernet, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Serial Remote (LAN)
RJ-45 (x1)

XLR-type 3-pin (male) (x1), DC 22 V

DC Input to 32 V (output impedance 0.05 Ω
or less)

USB input USB (USB2.0) connector (x1)

Output

(12G/6G/3G/HD-SDI) BNC (x1),

Enhanced Monitor
Output impedance: 75 Ω
Output*4
unbalanced

(12G/6G/3G/HD-SDI) BNC (x2) ,

SDI Output (3G/HD-SDI) BNC (x2) , Output
impedance: 75 Ω unbalanced

Audio Monitor Output Stereo mini jack (x1)

Speaker (Built-in)
2.0 W+2.0W (Stereo)
Output

Headphone Output Stereo mini jack (x1)

General

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 AC 100 V to 240 V, 2.1 A to 0.8 A,
Power Requirements 50/60 Hz
DC 22 V to 32 V, 8.2 A to 5.1 A

Approx. 180 W (Maximum at AC

operation)
Approx. 165 W (Maximum at DC
Power consumption
operation)
0.3 W in off-mode (When the Power
switch is off)

Off Mode Activated After About 60 Minutes

0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)

Operating
Recommended: 20°C to 30°C (68°F
Temperature
to 86°F)

Operating Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)

Storage / Transport
-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
Temperature

Storage / Transport
0% to 90%
Humidity

Operating / Storage /
700 hPa to 1060 hPa
Transport Pressure

444 x 310 x 148.5 mm*5 (17 3/8 x 12

1/4 x 5 7/8 inches) (without
monitor handle and monitor
Dimensions (W x H x D) stand)

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 444 x 363.2 x 168.5 mm*5 (17 3/8 x
14 3/8 x 6 3/4 inches) (with monitor
handle and monitor stand)*6

Mass Approx. 8.2 kg (18 lb 1.2 oz)

AC power cord (1), AC plug holder

Supplied Accessories (1), Handle(1), Before Using This
Unit (1)

PVMK-RX18 Rack-mounting
bracket
Optional Accessories
PVMK-PX18 Protection Panel
BKM-17R

Notes

*1 DCI: x=0.314, y=0.351

Panel specification. This

luminance value is a typical value
*2
at D65(x, y = 0.3127, 0.329) that is
not guaranteed.

The PVM-X1800 does not cover

*3
selected colour space in full.

A V2.0 firmware update is

available. V1.0 firmware is
upgradeable to V2.0 or higher via
*4
the monitor’s USB port. Embedded

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 Audio signals and timecode data
are not output with V2.0.

*5 Without projecting parts.

Hight without Handle is 326mm (12

*6
7/8 inches).

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