Sony LMD 425 Stereoscopic 3D Video Monitor - How to Set to Side by Side or Dual SDI

Next we will setup how to send the signal to the Sony Production 3D monitors with SDI inputs (LMD4251TD)

On the back of the PMW – TD300 plug the L out and R out into the Sony LMD4251TD
SDI A and B input

Plug in the SDI cables out of camera L to Option A1 on Sony TV
SDI L out of camera to Option A2 on Sony TV

Go to the "Format" settings – set to this screen grab.

Set 2D/3D to 3D

System Frequency 23.98

Rec Format HQ1920

Go to the "Output" tab and set the Signal Format to these settings

Signal Format – HD
23.98 Output – SDI PsF

SDI output L and R On

Now set up the Sony LMD4251TD

Turn on the monitor

Will turn green when on

Use the Up, Down and Enter keys to navigate menus

Go to User Config Menu (enter) then go to 3D setting (enter)
Signal Format (enter) change from side by side to
Dual (enter)

Then go to 3D signal Format and change to Dual

Change to Dual

A1 and A2 should be lit up RED to signify that there is an SDI signal coming in to both channels L and R

Toggle F1 for Difference Mode
F2 for 2D or 3D viewing choices

If using Blackmagic 3D hardware put the Sony LMD425 into side by side mode

 

Go to User Config Menu (enter) then go to 3D setting (enter)
Signal Format (enter) change from side by side to
Dual (enter)

Then go to 3D signal Format and change to Dual

If using Blackmagic 3D hardware put the Sony LMD425 into side by side mode