Sony PVM-9L3 monitor at DVinfo.net

Deniz Turkmen · July 4th, 2004, 12:48 PM

I have a few questions for anyone who has used the Sony PVM-9L3 monitor.

1. How does it connect to the DVX? Composite or S-Video?

2. Is there a way to power it in the field besides the sony B series or Anton Bauer batteries? Since the monitor costs a grand as it is, I don't have another thousand to spend on batteries and a charger for it.

Thanks

Bill Pryor · July 4th, 2004, 04:43 PM

That's the portable one I have. It has standard BNC composite connectors as well as S video inputs. It can use the NP type batteries, but I've never had occasion to use battery power, just the AC. I suppose if you do a lot of shooting in areas where there's no power, some batteries and charger might be useful. On occasions where I've needed it on an outdoor shoot, I just use a voltage inverter (you can buy at any auto parts section of a Target store, auto parts store, etc. , for under a hundred bucks) in my car and plug it in there. You can't really see much when you're outside in bright light anyway, so you always put it in the trunk of a car or someplace like that. It's an excellent monitor and is sort of considered the industry standard around here.

Rob Wilson · July 5th, 2004, 09:24 PM

Deniz,

Mine also has the standard 4 pin XLR power connector. That frees you up to use pretty much any 12vdc power source. You could lug along a car battery if you choose! Just get a Male 4 pin XLR and adapt it to what every power source you want to use.

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Deniz Turkmen · July 10th, 2004, 12:58 AM

Thanks for the replies. Anyone have expierience with the armatos batteries?

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Deniz Turkmen · July 22nd, 2004, 01:58 PM

I finally picked up the monitor and decided to go with a power inverter and a couple of jump boxes as batteries. I purchased a Vector 400w inverter. Someone told me I could blow my monitor if I use the wrong type of inverter. Will a 400w inverter work?

Bill, Which inverter do you use with the 9L3?

Thanks

Bill Pryor · July 22nd, 2004, 02:11 PM

I've used a 400 watt one and a 700 watt also, depending on which one was available at the time.

Deniz Turkmen · July 22nd, 2004, 02:12 PM

Did you have any trouble with the 400w?

July 4th, 2004, 12:48 PM	#1
Deniz Turkmen Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CA Posts: 166	Sony PVM-9L3 monitor I have a few questions for anyone who has used the Sony PVM-9L3 monitor. 1. How does it connect to the DVX? Composite or S-Video? 2. Is there a way to power it in the field besides the sony B series or Anton Bauer batteries? Since the monitor costs a grand as it is, I don't have another thousand to spend on batteries and a charger for it. Thanks

July 4th, 2004, 04:43 PM	#2
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	That's the portable one I have. It has standard BNC composite connectors as well as S video inputs. It can use the NP type batteries, but I've never had occasion to use battery power, just the AC. I suppose if you do a lot of shooting in areas where there's no power, some batteries and charger might be useful. On occasions where I've needed it on an outdoor shoot, I just use a voltage inverter (you can buy at any auto parts section of a Target store, auto parts store, etc. , for under a hundred bucks) in my car and plug it in there. You can't really see much when you're outside in bright light anyway, so you always put it in the trunk of a car or someplace like that. It's an excellent monitor and is sort of considered the industry standard around here.

July 5th, 2004, 09:24 PM	#3
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	Deniz, Mine also has the standard 4 pin XLR power connector. That frees you up to use pretty much any 12vdc power source. You could lug along a car battery if you choose! Just get a Male 4 pin XLR and adapt it to what every power source you want to use.

July 9th, 2004, 08:29 AM	#4
Ozan Karakoc New Boot Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Istanbul / Turkey Posts: 18	Dear Deniz, You must have searched the web thoroughly but this may also help you. http://b2b.sonyfastrac.ca/webapp/com...&cgrfnbr=15200

July 10th, 2004, 12:58 AM	#5
Deniz Turkmen Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CA Posts: 166	Thanks for the replies. Anyone have expierience with the armatos batteries? http://www.armatosvideo.com/pcatalogue.asp?tid=1339&mID=968&pCount=1&sBy=3

July 22nd, 2004, 01:58 PM	#6
Deniz Turkmen Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CA Posts: 166	I finally picked up the monitor and decided to go with a power inverter and a couple of jump boxes as batteries. I purchased a Vector 400w inverter. Someone told me I could blow my monitor if I use the wrong type of inverter. Will a 400w inverter work? Bill, Which inverter do you use with the 9L3? Thanks

July 22nd, 2004, 02:11 PM	#7
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I've used a 400 watt one and a 700 watt also, depending on which one was available at the time.

July 22nd, 2004, 02:12 PM	#8
Deniz Turkmen Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CA Posts: 166	Did you have any trouble with the 400w?