Sony LMD-A180 18" HDR Monitor

The Sony LMD-A180 is a professional 18-inch HD HDR multipurpose monitor designed for studio, field, and broadcast production environments where accurate color, dependable monitoring, and flexible connectivity are essential. Even in 4K workflows, the LMD-A180 delivers outstanding performance as a Full HD (1920 x 1080) reference and production monitor, making it ideal for on-set monitoring, control rooms, flypacks, and OB applications. Built around a high-grade a-Si TFT Active Matrix LCD panel, the LMD-A180 offers exceptional image consistency and professional I/O, including dual 3G-SDI inputs, dual SDI outputs, HDMI input (HDCP), and composite video input/output. Integrated audio monitoring with speakers, headphone output, and stereo audio I/O ensures complete confidence monitoring in any production setup.

Accurate Color Reproduction & HDR Performance
Leveraging Sony Premium LCD technology, the LMD-A180 delivers a wide color gamut matched to Sony’s professional reference monitors, including BVM-HX3110, BVM-HX310, PVM-X3200, PVM-X2400, PVM-X1800, and LMD-A240. This ensures consistent color matching across multi-monitor workflows. HDR EOTF support includes ITU-R BT.2100 (HLG), SMPTE ST2084 (PQ), S-Log3, S-Log3 (Live HDR), S-Log2, and 2.4 (HDR). When HDR is enabled, the monitor automatically maximizes panel luminance for optimal HDR viewing, allowing seamless integration into modern HDR production workflows. The monitor supports a wide range of HDR and SDR color spaces, including:

• ITU-R BT.2020
• DCI-P3
• S-GAMUT / S-GAMUT3 / S-GAMUT3.cine
• sRGB and Adobe RGB

Professional Monitoring & Image Tools
These tools help ensure accurate exposure, framing, focus, and color in fast-paced production environments. The LMD-A180 includes a comprehensive suite of built-in image analysis and assist tools, such as:

• Waveform monitor and vectorscope
• False color exposure display
• Safety area, grid, center, and flexible markers
• Focus assist
• Flip and anamorphic conversion
• 2K (2048 x 1080) input support
• White and auto white adjustment
• Picture-by-Picture (PBP) mode

In-Monitor Display & Network Control
Using Ethernet connectivity, the LMD-A180 supports In-Monitor Display (IMD) functionality, allowing tally information, source names, and camera metadata to be displayed directly onscreen. The monitor supports the TSL protocol and European language text, making it well-suited for broadcast control rooms and live production systems. Network control also enables remote configuration, centralized system management, and software updates via Ethernet.

Flexible Mounting & Portable Design
Designed for both fixed and mobile use, the LMD-A180 features:

• Side bezel mounting points for yoke or crane mounting
• 100mm VESA mounting holes on the rear panel
• Detachable carry handle for field use
• Rackmount compatibility with the optional MB-L18 adapter
• The handle can be removed to reduce weight in monitor walls or rack-mounted installations.

Connectivity & Audio Monitoring
The Sony LMD-A180 supports a wide range of video and computer inputs, including:

• 2x 3G/HD/SD-SDI
• HDMI (HDCP support)
• Composite video
• Computer signals via HDMI/DVI (640 × 480 to 1680 × 1050)
• Additional features include 8-channel audio level meters, LTC/VITC timecode display, closed caption support (608/708 via SDI), and low power consumption for continuous operation.

Key Features at a Glance

• 18" Full HD (1920 × 1080) LCD panel
• Wide color gamut with HDR support
• Waveform, vectorscope, false color, and focus assist
• Dual 3G-SDI, HDMI, and composite inputs
• Ethernet control with IMD and tally
• Studio, field, rackmount, and wall-mount ready

Sony LMD-A Monitors User Manual and Specs