SONY PVM-2541 OLED Monitor

he Sony PVM-2541 is a professional OLED broadcast monitor introduced around 2011 for color-critical video production and post-production work.

Display Specifications

• Panel type: OLED (TRIMASTER EL)
• Screen size: 24.5 inches (viewable)
• Native resolution: 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Panel driver: 10-bit RGB
• Effective pixels: 99.99%
• Viewing angle: 89° (up/down/left/right, typical)
• Color spaces:
  • ITU-R BT.709
  • EBU
  • SMPTE-C
  • Native gamut
• Color temperatures:
  • D65
  • D93
  • User programmable settings
• Scan modes:
  • Normal Scan (0%)
  • Overscan (5%)
  • Native Scan

Video Inputs and Outputs

Inputs

• 2 × 3G/HD/SD-SDI (BNC)
• 1 × HDMI (HDCP and Deep Color compatible)
• 1 × Composite video (BNC)
• Stereo audio input (3.5 mm mini jack)

Outputs

• 1 × 3G/HD/SD-SDI loop output
• 1 × Composite video output
• Stereo audio monitor output
• Headphone output
• Built-in mono speaker (1 W)

Remote Control Interfaces

• Parallel remote:
  • RJ-45, 8-pin
• Ethernet/serial remote:
  • RJ-45 (10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX)

The monitor can be integrated into broadcast control systems through these remote interfaces.

Monitoring Features

The PVM-2541 includes several tools aimed at professional grading and QC:

• Waveform monitor display
• Vectorscope
• 8-channel audio level meter
• Camera focus assist
• Multiple gamma modes
• Probe-based calibration support
• Interlace-to-progressive conversion modes
• Flicker-free OLED display technology

Physical Specifications

Environmental Requirements

• Operating temperature: 0–35 °C
• Recommended temperature: 20–30 °C
• Operating humidity: 30–85% (non-condensing)
• Storage temperature: −20 to +60 °C

Notable Engineering Details

The PVM-2541 was one of Sony’s early-generation professional OLED mastering monitors. It is known for:

• Extremely deep black levels compared with LCD monitors of its era.
• Accurate broadcast-standard color reproduction.
• Fast pixel response with virtually no motion blur.
• Lightweight aluminum chassis.
• Rack-mount capability.
• Native 3G-SDI support for broadcast workflows.