BVM-X300

4K OLED Master Monitor

 4K 4096 x 2160 Pixel Resolution OLED Panel
The BVM-X300 incorporates a 30-inch true 4K panel at 4096 x 2160 pixel resolution.
The aspect ratio is 1.89:1 (17:9) so images are mapped with no scaling processes.
4K OLED Master Monitor
High Dynamic Range Mode
– Indispensable for 4K Cinematography and In addition to the intrinsic high-contrast performance of the TRIMASTER EL OLED
Ultra-HD (UHD) Production panel, this monitor provides High Dynamic Range mode. This offers never-
before-seen image reproduction – the black is black, and peak brightness can
Sony proudly introduces the BVM-X300 30-inch*1 4K OLED master monitor – the
be reproduced more realistically with colors that are typically saturated in a
flagship model in its professional monitor lineup. This new monitor offers the inherent
conventional standard dynamic range. This mode can brilliantly express sparkling
performance of TRIMASTER EL™ OLED monitors, including unparalleled black
town lights and stars in the night sky with no clipping.
performance, color reproduction, quick pixel response, and industry-leading wide
viewing angles.
Conventional standard High Dynamic Range mode*
dynamic range *
In addition, the BVM-X300 supports High Dynamic Range mode and a wide color
gamut conforming to DCI-P3 and most of the ITU-R BT.2020 Recommendation.*2
By unleashing these superb features and qualities, this master monitor makes an
ideal tool for a wide range of applications such as color grading and QC (quality
control) in the 4K production workflow.

*1 750.2 mm viewable area, measured diagonally.

*2 The BVM-X300 does not cover the ITU-R BT.2020 color space in full.

Highlight is clipped; less shadow detail Render shadow detail to highlight

* Simulated images

Supports DCI P3 and ITU-R BT.2020 Wide Color Spaces

The BVM-X300 offers industry-leading wide color gamuts. It complies with the DCI-P3
color gamut and supports the ITU-R BT.2020 color space.* S-GAMUT3.cine and
S-GAMUT3 color gamuts are also supported to achieve coherent cinematography
production workflow with Sony’s 4K cinematography cameras.
* The BVM-X300 does not cover the ITU-R BT.2020 color space in full.

0.900
520 ITU-R BT.2020
530
0.800 DCI-P3
510 EBU
550
0.700 SMPTE-C
BVM-X300 NATIVE
0.600
570
500
0.500
590
0.400
610
0.300 490
700~
0.200 780
480
0.100
470
380~410
0.000 * Simulated image
0.100 0.200 0.300 0.400 0.500 0.600 0.700 0.800

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 Accurate Black Reproduction
Accurate A key advantage of TRIMASTER EL is the fact that each pixel can be turned
Color completely off. No other display technology is able to offer this. TRIMASTER EL is
Reproduction
capable of reproducing accurate black with each individual pixel, enabling users
to evaluate each picture image faithfully to the signal.
100 LCD

Luminance [cd/m2]
10
1
LCD
0.1
Quality TRIMASTER EL
Precision 0.01
CRT
Picture OLED
Imaging 0.001
Consistency
0.0001
Gray scale images corresponding to
0.00001 the input signal
0.1 1 10 100
Input Signal [%] * Gray scales are simulated images.

Accurate Color Reproduction

Sony’s OLED Panel Sony’s Super Top Emission technology not only offers a wide color gamut with
its purity of the three primary colors, but also maintains this wide color gamut
throughout the entire luminance range. TRIMASTER EL system is truly an ideal display
device for picture evaluation. With Sony’s OLED, users see the details in the blacks,
and see the colors as well.

0.900 0.900
0.800 0.800

TRIMASTER™ Technology is a design architecture used to elicit the full performance 0.700
0.600
0.500
0.400
0.700
0.600
0.500
0.400

capabilities of professional flat-panel displays. It comprises the core technologies

0.300 0.300
0.200 0.200
0.100 0.100
0.000 0.000

that enable the highest level of color accuracy, precision imaging, and picture
0.100 0.200 0.300 0.400 0.500 0.600 0.700 0.800 0.100 0.200 0.300 0.400 0.500 0.600 0.700 0.800

quality consistency. LCD TRIMASTER EL

* Color gamut images based on Sony’s test results
EL (Electro-Luminescence) is an ideal self-emission display device with a wide
dynamic range and high picture quality. By refining TRIMASTER technology with
the new EL device, Sony effectively boosts the performance expectations of the Quick Response with Virtually No Motion Blur
professional industry. The TRIMASTER EL gray-to-gray switching speed (measured in microseconds, μs)
is much faster than that of the LCD (measured in milliseconds, ms).* This fast
Sony’s BVM-X300 master monitor combines the latest innovative technologies response benefits a variety of applications and uses.
with 4K, OLED, and HDR to offer content creators unparalleled superb image * Sony’s test results.
reproduction.
10.0 10.0

8.0 8.0

6.0 6.0

4.0 4.0
msec msec
2.0 2.0
0.0 100.0 0.0 100.0
100.0 75.0 100.0 75.0
75.0 75.0
50.0 50.0
50.0 Destination 50.0 Destination
Start Level [%] 25.0 Start Level [%] 25.0
25.0 Level [%] 25.0 Level [%]
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

LCD TRIMASTER EL

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User-friendly Built-in Control Panel Versatile 4K/QFHD Input Capability
The BVM-X300 incorporates a built-in control panel in front, which offers user-friendly The BVM-X300 is equipped with standard 3G/HD-SDI input interfaces (x4) and
convenient functions: supports 4K 2-sample interleave signals* and 4K square division signals.
• Seven user-assignable function buttons
• Manual controls for aperture, chroma, brightness, and contrast This monitor accepts up to 3840 x 2160/24, 25, 30, 50, 60p and 4096 x 2160/24, 25,
• Separate 4K and 2K settings, enabling users straightforward operation 30, 50, 60p signals.
• Dimmable button lights and on/off switchable indicator lights * SMPTE ST 2036-3 standard.

The front panel design offers common operability with BVM-E and BVM-F Series Rear connector panel
master monitors*, and close operability with PVM-A and LMD-A Series monitors. Audio output
This commonality between Sony’s monitors in the same chain allows users simple (Stereo Mini Jack)
operation and faster feature selection.
* BVM-E and BVM-F Series monitors use the optional BKM-16R remote control unit.

Front control panel

LAN SDI inputs

(10/100) SDI outputs
Headphones jack
Status Over Range (Future support)
Indicator Indicator

Interlace Mode
The BVM-X300 monitor offers an Interlace Display feature for 1080i input. This
Menu Selection enables input to be presented as a true interlace display. As with the Native Scan
Key Inhibit Input Select Function buttons Rotary encoders Power Switch
button buttons (Factory default) Control Indicator function, Interlace Display mode offers faithful reproduction of the input signal, and
・Aperture
F1 : Mono ・Chroma ・Back button the displayed interlace fields are free from the picture degradation that can occur
・SDI 4K
F2 : Flicker Free ・Bright ・Menu button as a result of typical I/P conversion processes.
・SDI 2K
・Option 1 F3 : Blue Only ・Contrast
・Option 2 F4 : Internal Signal
F5 : User Preset1
F6 : User Preset2
F7 : User Preset3

* Simulated image

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Power-on Setting Sony S-Log Gamma Support
This function allows users to select setting data when the monitor starts up; this The BVM-X300 supports conventional 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, and CRT gamma. In addition,
includes last memory, user preset, and factory preset settings. Users can set the HDR (High Dynamic Range) EOTF tables are provided for 2.4 (HDR), S-Log2 (HDR),
monitor accurately and quickly. This function is very useful for rental equipment. and S-Log3 (HDR). The 2.4 (HDR) Gamma mode is for monitoring content using 2.4
gamma containing high dynamic imaging.

User Presets S-Log gamma is a technique used in Sony’s digital cinematography cameras
When multiple users share the same monitor, each user can memorize his/ that allows the full latitude of the camera imager to be maintained throughout
her settings and retrieve this data whenever required. This frees the user from the production chain. Unlike conventional systems, in which highlight contrast
time‑consuming and repetitive setting tasks. Up to five User Presets can be is compressed, S-Log gamma logarithmically converts the video signal using
memorized. characteristics similar to film negatives. This keeps the camera imager’s dynamic
range intact, even in extreme highlight areas. The BVM-X300 allows reproduction as
an inverse function of the camera’s S-Log gamma signals.

Two display modes are offered: S-Log2 and S-Log3.

Both of them enable easy workflow close to that of film, and deliver a 4K wide
dynamic range. These log functions include the entire range captured by the
camera. When the BVM-X300 is set to the S-Log mode, it will display this range
without the need for any signal correction or user LUTs, and gives colorists complete
freedom in creativity.

Password Lock for User Preset Other Features

When multiple users share the same monitor, each user can register his/her own • Aperture
password for color temperature and user preset data. This ensures the user correctly • Internal Signal
recalls their preset data, and keeps preset information safe from unauthorized use. • VESA Mounting (100 mm x 200 mm)

Key Inhibit
The KEY INHIBIT button located on the front panel protects each user’s settings.
When a user wants to change these values, the lock can be released.

Flicker-free Mode
The TRIMASTER EL OLED panel’s superb quick response and scan-driving
performance deliver stunning picture quality with virtually no motion blur. However,
there is a possibility that flicker is just visible when a lower frequency signal is
displayed (24p, 24PsF, and 50i).
To remove visible flicker, the BVM-X300 is equipped with Flicker-free mode.

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Signal Format
Signal System Signal Format
2K/HD (HD-SDI)

1920 × 1080/60i*1, 50i, 30p*1, 30PsF*1, 25p, 25PsF, 24p*1, 24PsF*1

1280 × 720/60p*1, 50p 4 : 2 : 2 YCbCr 10 bit
2048 × 1080/30p*1, 30PsF*1, 25p, 25PsF, 24p*1, 24PsF*1
4K/UHD (HD-SDI Quad link)

3840 × 2160/30p*1, 30PsF*1, 25p, 25PsF, 24p*1, 24PsF*1

4 : 2 : 2 YCbCr 10 bit Square Division
4096 × 2160/30p*1, 30PsF*1, 25p, 25PsF, 24p*1, 24PsF*1
2K/HD (3G-SDI)

1920 × 1080/60p*1, 50p 4 : 2 : 2 YCbCr 10 bit Level A / Level B-DL

1920 × 1080/60i* , 50i, 30PsF* , 25PsF, 24p*
1 1 1
4 : 4 : 4 RGB
10 bit / 12 bit Level A / Level B-DL
1920 × 1080/30p* , 25p, 24PsF*
1 1 4 : 4 : 4 YCbCr

4 : 4 : 4 RGB
1280 × 720/60p*1, 50p 10 bit Level A
4 : 4 : 4 YCbCr
4 : 4 : 4 RGB
2048 × 1080/30p*1, 30PsF*1, 25p, 25PsF, 24p*1, 24PsF*1 10 bit / 12 bit Level A / Level B-DL
4 : 4 : 4 YCbCr
2K/HD (3G-SDI Dual Link)
4 : 4 : 4 RGB
1920 × 1080/60p*1, 50p 10 bit / 12 bit Level A / Level B-DL
4 : 4 : 4 YCbCr
4K/UHD (HD-SDI Quad Link)

3840 × 2160/30p*1, 25p, 24p*1

4 : 2 : 2 YCbCr 10 bit Square division
3840 × 2160/30PsF*1, 25PsF, 24PsF*1
4096 × 2160/30p*1, 25p, 24p*1
4 : 2 : 2 YCbCr 10 bit Square division
4096 × 2160/30PsF*1, 25PsF, 24PsF*1
4K/UHD (3G-SDI Quad Link)
3840 × 2160/60p*1, 50p 4 : 2 : 2 YCbCr 10 bit Level A / Level B-DL 2-sample interleave division / Square division
3840 × 2160/30p* , 25p, 24p*
1 1
4 : 4 : 4 RGB 10 bit / 12 bit Level A / Level B-DL 2-sample interleave division / Square division
3840 × 2160/30PsF* , 25PsF, 24PsF*
1 1 4 : 4 : 4 YCbCr 10 bit / 12 bit Level A / Level B-DL Square division
4096 × 2160/60p* , 50p, 48p*
1 1
4 : 2 : 2 YCbCr 10 bit Level A / Level B-DL 2-sample interleave division / Square division
4096 × 2160/30p* , 25p, 24p*
1 1
4 : 4 : 4 RGB 10 bit / 12 bit Level A / Level B-DL 2-sample interleave division / Square division
4096 × 2160/30PsF*1, 25PsF, 24PsF*1 4 : 4 : 4 YCbCr 10 bit / 12 bit Level A / Level B-DL Square division
*1 Also compatible with 1/1.001.

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Specifications Dimensions
BVM-X300 Front Side
Picture Performance 136.5 (5 3 /8 )
Panel OLED panel
Picture size (diagonal) 750.2 mm (29 1/2 inches)
Effective Picture size (H x V) 663.6 x 349.9 mm (26 1/4 x 13 7/8 inches) 41.5 (1 11 /16 ) 95 (3 3 /4 )
Resolution (H x V) 4096 x 2160 pixels
Aspect 17 : 9 (1.89 : 1)
Pixel efficiency 99.99%
Panel drive RGB 10-bit
48 Hz / 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Panel frame rate
(48 Hz and 60 Hz are also compatible with 1/1.001 frame rates)

479.5(19)
Viewing angle (panel specification) 89°/89°/89°/89° (typical) (up/down/left/right contrast > 10:1)
Color temperature D55, D61, D65, D93, DCI*1, and user 1-5 (5,000 K to 10,000 K adjustable)
Standard luminance 100 cd/m2 (100% white signal input)
ITU-R BT.2020*2, ITU-R BT.709, EBU, SMPTE-C, DCI-P3, BVM-X300 Native*3,
Color space (color gamut)
S-GAMUT3, S-GAMUT3.cine
Transmission Matrix ITU-R BT.2020 (Non-constant luminance is supported), ITU-R BT.709
EOTF 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, CRT, 2.4 (HDR), S-Log3 (HDR), S-Log2 (HDR) Mass
Input 205 (8 1 /8 )
BNC (x4)
SDI (3G/HD)
Input impedance: 75 ohms unbalanced
Serial remote (LAN) Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX), RJ-45 (x1)
Output Rear
BNC (x4)
SDI (3G/HD)
Input impedance: 75 ohms unbalanced
Audio monitor*4 Stereo mini jack (x1)
6-M4 hole 6-M4 hole
Headphones*4 Stereo mini jack (x1)
(for the YOKE mount) 200 (7 7 /8 ) 271.2 (10 3/4)
General
Power requirement AC 100 V to 240 V, 2.8 A to 1.2 A, 50/60 Hz

(6 1 /8 )
153.5
Approx. 280 W (max.)
Power consumption

25 (1) 160 (6 3 /8 )
Approx. 150 W (average power consumption in the default status)
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Operating temperature
Recommended: 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F)

100
(4)
Operating humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)
Storage / transport temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
Storage / transport humidity 0% to 90%
75 (3)
Operating / storage / transport pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
742.4 x 479.5 x 205 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D)
(29 1/4 x 19 x 8 1/8 inches)
Mass 16.0 kg (35 lb 4.4 oz) To install on avehicle, fix the unit using screw holes for
the YOKE mount.
Supplied accessories AC power cord (1), AC plug holder (1), CD-ROM (1), Before Using This Unit (1)

*1 DCI: x=0.314 y=0.351 Unit: mm (inches)

*2 The BVM-X300 does not support the ITU-R BT.2020 color space in full.
*3 T he BVM-X300 individual chromaticity points. The widest color space setting of the signal is reproduced by the
BVM-X300.
*4 Audio and Headphone outputs will be supported with future upgrade.

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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Screen images are simulated.
The values for mass and dimension are approximate.
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