Features
Ember+ support “Ember Tree”
HDR / SDR
HDR (High Dynamic Range) capabilities
PQ (SMPTE ST 2084) & HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
To calculate tone mapping curves for HDR to SDR conversion, you may use the Formula below:
SDR Value = HDR Value x (SDR Peak / HDR Peak) ^ Gamma correction (1/gamma)
e.g.
1000 nit HDR to 100 nit SDR
SDR Value = 1000 x (100/1000) ^ 1/2.2 = 355 nits
Support HLG & PQ and Custom LUT upload
The Plura monitor is designed to detect any HDR metadata within the SDI ANC stream and will display the video accordingly when the monitor is set to AUTO mode. In the event that the video stream does not contain HDR metadata, the monitor’s HDR setting can be manually adjusted to the desired HDR range, such as PQ Rec 709, PQ Rec 2020, HLG Rec 709, or HLG Rec 2020.
Custom HDR range LUT can be uploaded and used if necessary.
LKFS
This monitor series support the popular Audio Loudness “LKFS” feature. The Audio Loudness can be accessed via Audio Menu as well as the FUNCTION key.LKFS and QC Dashboard capabilities
NEW & Advanced features take Master Control monitoring to a higher and unmatched Level. Plura selected monitors support “QC Dashboard” that include WF/VS, Audio meters, (Closed Caption Decoding) and an on screen LKFS measurement with logging!
Audio Loudness Menu can be selected from the audio menu
- Settings
- Target Level
- Warning notifications
- Warning level
LKFS Loudness Real-Time Monitoring & Logging
LKFS Loudness Real-Time display & logging on a remote PC using PSC-500
(Plura System Controller Utility). See below:
Advanced WF & Vector with Line select animation
Plura monitors supports multiple waveform and vector modes
- Luminance & Vector
- Chroma B & Vector
- Chroma R & Vector
- Luminance, Chroma R & B
- Luminance G
- Luminance R
- Luminance B
- Luminance G,B,R
- Signal State 1 with Luminance & Vector
- Signal State 2 with Luminance & Vector
- Quad view with CH1
Closed Caption and OP47 display
Closed Caption (CC) and OP-47 support require professional monitoring tools, such as Plura monitors, to ensure standards for embedding, decoding, and monitoring subtitles in video signals. OP-47 is a World System Teletext (WST) standard used for HD/SD video that carries data in VANC (Vertical Ancillary) packets, requiring specialized hardware for compliance and confidence checks.
Plura monitors provide robust support for CEA-708/608 closed captioning and OP-47 teletext. By decoding these embedded VANC data streams directly, Plura monitors allow users to view captions on-screen and analyze them using built-in quality control tools, such as waveform monitors. This integration simplifies workflows and ensures caption integrity and broadcast compliance across regions, including North America, Europe, and Australia/NZ.
Adjustable Color Temp.
Plura monitors are known for their adjustable color temperature, offering wide ranges (e.g., 11000K to 3200K) and user-defined settings, plus advanced tools like 3D LUTs, gamma correction, and ICAC (Intelligent Connection for Alignment & Calibration), making them suitable for professional broadcast and color-critical applications. These settings are accessed through intuitive menus or remote control for precise color management.
Gamma Selection
S-Log LUT curves
Plura monitors support 3D LUTs, including S-Log, which allows you to view a Rec.709 preview of flat S-Log footage. This feature ensures more accurate exposure and color judgment during filming.
Plura monitors include built-in S-Log3 LUTs and support the import of custom LUTs from a wide range of manufacturers.
Calibration
Plura monitors feature advanced calibration tools like the proprietary ICAC (Intelligent Connection for Alignment & Calibration) software for automated adjustments and integration with professional tools like ColourSpace PRO and Selected color probes for precise color matching to broadcast standards (SMPTE, EBU, REC 709, REC 2020), ensuring accurate color reproduction using colorimeters for professional video work.
These features ensure that what you see on the Plura monitor accurately reflects broadcast standards and what will appear on other devices, making them suitable for professional color-critical work, despite some mixed user experiences. For more information, click here
False Color
The false color function helps determine exposure levels, often mapping specific IRE (luminance) ranges to distinct colors (e.g., 70 IRE for skin tones).
Plura monitors support false color as a built-in function for checking exposure and ensuring accurate video levels, alongside other essential tools like waveforms and focus assist, in addition to advanced features like HDR and IP workflows. Which are excellent for live production, news, and general broadcast where real-time feedback is crucial.
Peaking / Focus Assist
The focus assist function highlights the sharpest edges of the image with a specific color, making it easier to visually confirm focus, especially when using an external monitor.
Plura monitors support peaking filter/focus assist as a standard built-in feature. This tool is integrated into the monitor's settings to help camera operators and focus pullers achieve sharp focus during production.
Users can often adjust the sensitivity and color (e.g., red or green highlights) of the focus assist feature to suit personal preference and reduce eye fatigue.
Video Range
Video Range Tools is a function to test and adjust video levels, often with adjustable Y (luminance) and C (chrominance) values.
Plura monitors offer robust Video Range support
Ethernet & Serial control Image
Ethernet and serial ports support multiple applications, including third-party control (TSL, Ember+), Plura’s monitor wall control system, firmware and FPGA updates.
OSD informative custom messaging and alarms
Extensive and variety of customs and defined messages would be available on the display with different appearance
programming and scheduling. To identify few as below
- IP license notifications
- license will expire soon: “”Warning: IP 2110 license will expire in XX day(s)”
- license is expired: “Warning: IP 2110 license has expired! (XX day(s) ago)”
- Incorrect speed SFP module been inserted
- “Warning: Detected invalid speed SFP module inserted
- Identification
- Monitor MAC address ID: [aa.bb.cc.dd.ee.ff]”
- Over temperature alarms for IPPCB and/or SFP modules
- Over temp: “Warning: over temperature condition detected (XXX)”
- Critical temp (shutdown): “Warning: critical temperature condition detected (XXX)*, hardware is being shut down”. *XXX is IPPCB or SFP
SFP-SDI Support
Supports different resolutions 12G/10G/3G/1.5G SDI
TSL 4.0 & 5.0 support image or animation
Plura monitors support TSL V4.0 and V5.0 protocols for tally controls.
Based on Plura monitor series, Plura supports multiple protocols as listed below:
- PSC: Plura system controller protocol – Please refer to Plura PSC 400/500 manual on Plura site
- TSL V4 using RS-232 / Serial control
- TSL V5 using IP / Ethernet control• Ember+ Control Protocol
WORKFLOW DIAGRAM
The workflow diagram below shows workflow for Ember+ / TSL V5 UMD with Plura monitors.
- Ember+/TSL capable monitors with Ember+ board built-in
- Using PMT-200 PoE Ember+ TSL control tool – Legacy Plura Monitors
Various Markers and Safety Area
Plura monitors support Markers and safety areas on-screen guides (lines, grids, zones) which used used in video production and editing to frame shots, ensure important text/graphics stay visible across different screens (Title Safe/Action Safe), and check composition, preventing crucial elements from being cut off by overscan on TVs. These customizable overlays help creators frame correctly for various displays, with standard safe zones often being 80% (Title) and 90% (Action) of the full frame. Plura offers multiple sizes and custom zones are supported.
