The Ikan V17 is a 17" studio and field production LCD boasting a 1080i resolution panel, making it ideal for monitoring high definition video. The display can be used on a desktop or rackmount, along with being VESA-mount compatible. The panel has a multitude of connection inputs, including HDMI, component, composite and S-Video.
| Application | Field, Studio, Rackmount Monitoring |
| LCD Size | 17" |
| Video System | NTSC/PAL, 1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p |
| Picture Elements | 1920 x 1080 |
| Input and Output Connectors |
Component Video: BNC (x1) Composite Video: BNC (x1 Input, x1 Output) S-Video: 4-pin (x1 Input, x1 Output) HDMI |
| Picture Controls | Menu System |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Power Requirements | 12-24VDC, 110-220VAC |
| Power Consumption | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 15.1 x 11.75 x 1.75" (38.4 x 28.4 x 4.4cm) |
| Weight | 8 lbs (3.6kg) |
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Comments about Ikan V17 17" LCD Monitor:
Been lacking a decent field monitor for some time and the price was right on this monitor. Also it gives me every input except SDI so this monitor is a welcome sight to many of my clients in the field.
The size of the monitor, the resolution, and the different inputs drew me to this model of display. I have 6 inch field monitors and they are limiting due to having to output everything SD to view what you are trying to capture.
I added a Anton gold mount to the back of this screen and had 2 hours of continuous use per trimpack. My clients loved how bright the screen was and how clean the HD looked on the screen.
If you are looking for a low cost HD screen with a Native 1920x1080 screen look no further.
Not every bit of the monitor is perfect. It suffers being in Low res mode (Standard Definition ) I also use this on my edit system as a preview monitor which is very clear on HD but very noisy and pixelated when you switch to Standard def. The same output to my studio monitor (its sd) is clean and crisp. So I have a solution for my setup. This is not a one be all solution .
Color setup is also a bit tricky. It tends to still be a bit red even when you dial it down on the screen via color bars. But you do not notice it in the bright sun when in the field. But you do when you are in a studio enviroment.
I enjoy this screen due to its size cost and capabilities. Its Pros totally outweigh the cons.
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