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24" (60.9cm)
Aluminum Frame
WUXGA 1920x1200
10bit (1.073 Billion Colors)
1800:1
Wide Gamut W-LED
99.999%
400nits
179 Degree
1x DVI-D: DVI Digital
2x BNC: 3Gbps/HD/SD-SDI
1x DP: DisplayPort
2x BNC: 3Gbps/HD/SD-SDI
2x BNC: 2nd Monitor Outputs (Can Mirror On Screen View, Apply LUT, etc.)
576i (50)
480i (59.94)
1080i (60/59.94/50)
1080p (30/29.97/25/24/24PsF/23.98/23.98PsF)
720p (60/59.94/50/30/29/25/24/23.98)
2048x1080 (30p/30PsF/29.97p/29.97PsF/25p/25PsF/24p/24PsF/23.98p/23.98PsF)
1080p (50/59.94/60) 4:2:2 YCbCr, RGB
1080i (29.97/25/24/23.98) 4:4:4 YCbCr, RGB
1080p (30/29.97/25/24/23.98) 4:4:4 YCbCr, RGB
720p (60/59.94/50) 4:4:4 YCbCr, RGB
12 & 10bit 4:2:2 1920x1080p (60/59.94/50)
Level A & Level B supported: 4:4:4 1280x720p (60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98)
Level B supports 2 x SMPTE: 12 & 10bit 4:4:4 1920x1080i (60/59.94/50)
292M image format mapping: 12 & 10bit 4:4:4 1920x1080p (30/29.97/25/24/23.98 + PsF variations)
372M image format mapping: 12 & 10bit 2k (2048x1080)p (30/29.97/25/24/23.98 + PsF variations)
RGB, YCbCr, & XYZ supported: 12 & 10bit 2K (2048x1080)p (60/59.94/50/48/47.95)
VGA (640x480), NTSC (720x480), SVGA (800x600), XGA (1024x768), SXGA (1280x1024), 1280x720, 1440x900, 1920x1080
Yes
Yes
2x
1x
1x
Optional
Standard
100mm VESA
Optional
Optional
Yes
Yes
LTC, VITC 1, VITC 2
Yes
Yes
Yes
SMPTE C/EBU/REC709/REC2020 Emulation/DCI P3/USER
3200K, 5000K, 5600K, 6500K, 9300K
1.0 / 1.8 / 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.35 / 2.4 / 2.6 / 2.8
IEC / C14
4 PIN XLR
Optional
100-240 VAC / 12-24 VDC
23W @ 100nit / 35W Max
With desktop feet: 14.2 lbs (6.4kg)
Without desktop feet: 13.4 lbs (6kg)
Reference Grade LCD Monitoring for Production, Post, and Broadcast
The DM242 is a true successor to our bestselling DM240 and DM241 monitors featuring 20% higher contrast than the DM240 and 63% higher contrast than the DM241. With a 10bit panel, the ability to warmup and stabilize almost instantaneously, and a durable all metal chassis the DM242 is well suited to fast-paced and color-critical applications in production, post-production, and broadcast environments.Color Management
FSI's 3rd generation Color Fidelity and LUT Interpolation Engine (CFE3) houses a multitude of calibration and Look LUT memories for highly accurate color reproduction and effective look management. Instantly select from Rec709, EBU, SMPTE-C, DCI P3, Rec2020 Emulation, Native Wide Gamut, and Custom User Generated color spaces.
Additional gamma, peak luminance, and color temperature toggles further add to the versatility of DM Series Monitors. DM series monitors support video range, extended range, and full range monitoring with simple menu based toggles. CFE3 features industry leading tetrahedral LUT interpolation for greater accuracy and visual performance than hardware utilizing trilinear LUT interpolation.
Calibration
FSI monitors come pre-calibrated from the factory and all DM series monitors support highly accurate volumetric Auto Calibration for recalibration over time.
Simply plug a supported probe directly into the monitor and the advanced AutoCal routine will profile the monitor and use volumetric data to accurately target a very wide variety of available color management selections. 3D and 1D LUTs are calculated and saved on the fly as color management selections on the monitor are made, making for one simple and unified calibration process, all without requiring a computer.
Third Party Calibration
DM series monitors are also fully compatible with popular 3rd party calibration solutions including Calman, LightSpace, and ColorSpace. Quickly and easily perform your own custom 3D LUT based calibration with any program capable of saving into FSI's calibration LUT format.
Software Integration
Powerful DM series features are supported by select applications including FSI's DM Series IP Remote Utility, Pomfort's Livegrade Pro, QTake's Grade Module, and Assimilate Live Assist and Live Looks.
On-set Color Management
Real-time LUT updates using compatible software without the need for additional standalone LUT management hardware. All you need is a camera, computer, and a monitor.
ScopeStream
The world's first real-time Waveform and Vectorscope transmitted directly from your monitor to your computer with no additional equipment needed.
Frame Capture
Capture and save full resolution reference still frames from incoming video signals.
Look / DIT LUTs
Upload and store up to 16 3D Look / DIT LUTs and instantly toggle between them using the up and down buttons.
Second Screen Output
Mirror what you see on screen to downstream equipment. Apply LUTs on DM Series monitors and other downstream monitors simultaneously.
Second screen Outputs work in addition to standard loop through Outputs allowing you to simultaneously Output clean and manipulated images.
Zero Delay Fast Mode
Zero Delay Fast Mode makes DM Series monitors an ideal choice for applications requiring instantaneous video processing speed in on-set, studio, and post environments. When activated, the total latency between receipt of signal and onscreen display is less than 1 field.
Image Flip
DM Series monitors are capable of multiple Image Flip modes. You can quickly toggle through available modes including: Vertical, Horizontal, and Vertical + Horizontal. Image Flip works on all Inputs and is mirrored downstream via second screen Output.
Cross Conversion
DM Series monitors come equipped with cross conversion capability. This allows you take DisplayPort / HDMI / DVI signals and convert them to SDI for Output.
3rd Generation Focus Assist
When activated this feature will highlight in focus areas with a trace color. The sensitivity of the focus assist feature can be adjusted using the H POS rotary knob. The weight (transparency) of the focus assist feature can be adjusted using the V POS Rotary knob. The color of the focus assist trace can be adjusted using the REF POS rotary knob. Select from White, Black, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Magenta, and Cyan.
Advanced Real Time Waveform & Vectorscope for DM Series Monitors
DM Series Monitors have Real Time Waveform and Vectorscope that update every frame. Scope position, background, size, and scale can be adjusted independently using the rotary knobs on the face of the monitor. Real Time scopes work in all processing modes including Zero Delay Fast Mode.
HDR waveform monitor view for use with PQ signals
Use concurrently with markers or timecode
Transparent, Translucent, or Solid background
User selectable graticule modes: IRE, Voltage, 10bit Digital Levels, HDR WFM
Independently position able and resizable
Adjust all scope settings instantly with rotary knobs, no need to access menus
Customizable Multi-Color Waveform
Real Time Waveform has 6 adjustable thresholds that can be individually set to Black, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Magenta, Cyan, or White. Each graticule mode can be independently configured.
Video Scopes
In addition to Real Time Scopes a wide variety of additional scopes and meters are available. Display up to two scopes on screen at a time. Scopes can be positioned in any of 6 on-screen positions. When using two scopes the scope windows can be stacked horizontally or vertically depending on your preference. Video scopes work across all Inputs, even DVI.
RGB Parade
Parade waveform. Adjustable parade intensity. Levels above or below 100IRE show in white for easier identification.
Audio Meters
This monitor features several audio metering tools as well as the ability to dissembled any single channel or stereo pair of audio to the monitor's internal speakers or audio line out. Disembedded audio is always delayed by the exact amount of video processing time to ensure proper lip-sync.
Horizontal Audio Level Meters
Display 2, 8, or 16 channels of audio arranged in audio groups or stereo pairs with real-time numerical display of dB levels per channel. Meters feature adjustable Alignment Level, Permitted Max Level, and Peak Hold Time. Select between True Peak, PPM Type I, or PPM Type II ballistics. Meters will indicate NO DATA if an audio group is not embedded in the signal to differentiate it from audio channels that may be mute, but still embedded.
Vertical Audio Level Meters
16 channel audio level meter display with adjustable Alignment Level, Permitted Max Level, and Peak Hold Time. Select between True Peak, PPM Type I, or PPM Type II ballistics. Meters will indicate NO DATA if an audio group is not embedded in the signal to differentiate it from audio channels that may be mute, but still embedded.
CIE Scope
A dedicated function that maps full frame signal data onto your choice of CIE1931 x,y or CIE1976 u',v' diagrams. Signal information is shown relative to your active color space and can be compared to a selectable secondary color gamut.
Measurement (8 & 10bit)
Get precise real-time YRGB measurements, both as a percentage and 8 or 10bit data values, of any point or sample area within your incoming signal. Set a spatial and temporal reference and compare with any other point to quantify the difference in values between any two points. Also quantify the difference in points as an F/stop value.
CIE Measurement
Visualize any point or sample area within your incoming signal on your choice of CIE 1931 x,y or CIE1976 u',v' diagrams. Values are shown relative to your current operating color space and regardless of diagram mode R',G',B', Y%, x,y,u',v' values are reported at all times. As with the standard measurement mode a reference position can be selected and compared to any other position. The difference between current and reference positions is also quantified with a dE2000 value.
Video Data Analyzer
Provides real-time readout of video data at the pixel level in your choice of decimal or hexadecimal values. Can show pixel level information as YCbCr or RGB as well as 8bit or 10bit. This feature can be used in combination with the H/V delay mode for horizontal and vertical blanking data analysis.
Markers
Choose from a wide assortment of standard markers and safety areas that can be displayed as lines, translucent overlays, or solid overlays. Lines and overlays have selectable colors for instant customization.
Crosshatch
Generate an onscreen grid overlay with the Crosshatch function to help with camera pitch and angle relative to screen content.
Custom Graticules
Create custom rectangular markers quickly with the Custom Graticules feature that generates four movable lines on screen. Graticule line position and span between lines is reported for easy reference.
Live Side-By-Side Monitoring
FSI's unique live side-by-side monitoring feature allows for mixed formats, mixed frame rates, and even mixed Input types to be viewed together in PAP, PIP, or POP configurations.
Split-Screen Viewing
Horizontal and vertical split-screen viewing with adjustable split positioning is also possible with two sources that share the same resolution and frame-rate.
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