The Q23-8K 23.8" 12G-SDI/HDMI Broadcast Studio Monitor  from Lilliput is a 23.3" broadcast studio and field monitor with a Gold mount battery plate and a native resolution of 3840 x 2160. It can support up to UHD 8K60 and automatically scales all incoming video signals to properly display these on its UHD screen, which boasts a 1000:1 contrast ratio, a viewing angle of 178°, and 300 cd/m² brightness. The Q23-8K features an HDMI 2.0 input and an HDMI 2.0 output, four 12G-SDI inputs and four12G-SDI outputs, and an SFP+ input that can be used with an optional fiber module.

The monitor supports HDR color spaces and the importing of custom 3D LUTs for quick access to a variety of color reference options. A 12 VDC power supply is included for powering the monitor from an AC outlet when working within a studio environment, or you may also power the unit with a Gold mount battery using the included battery plate.

23.8" 3840 x 2160 Resolution Monitor    Supports up to 8K via Quad-Link 12G-SDI    HDR Support, Load Custom 3D LUTs    178° H/V Viewing Angle    300 cd/m² Brightness    1000:1 Contrast Ratio    Gold Mount Battery Plate

• Peaking
• Check field
• Image freeze
• Pixel-to-pixel
• False color
• Exposure 
• Histogram 
• Timecode
• Screen markers
• Color space
• HDR
• Color temperature adjustment

When HDR is activated, the display reproduces a greater dynamic range of luminosity, allowing for colors and lighter and darker details to be displayed more clearly. You can use preset Logs or load your own custom LUTs in .cube format via the front panel USB port.

SLog2. SLog3, CLog, NLog, ARRILiog, JLog, and User.

ST2084 300/1000/10000/HLG.

The monitor can display the Lissajous shape, most useful when used in audio post-production work for detecting phase variance.

Using the four assignable buttons on the front panel, you can quickly turn any four essential monitoring tools on and off without venturing into the monitor's menu system.

The monitor supports RS-422 via discrete in and out RJ45 connectors. This allows you to control the monitor from computer applications, as well as link multiple monitors together.

The monitor supports color calibration using an optional PRO/LTE version of ColourSpace CMS to ensure your monitor is displaying your image accurately.

An integrated slot accepts an optional SFP+ module, should you require an SFP+ fiber connection.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this monitor display two inputs at once? Side by side.

A: No. Please review the following item. Lilliput A12 12.5" 4K Monitor BH #LIA12 • MFR #A12 https://bhpho.to/32gpfrT

Q: 2. Would you feel confident checking this in as luggage for a flight?

A: Yes but better to cover it with a soft suitcase for avoiding scratch

Q: 3. Says it includes a VESA mount plate. I am not seeing that in the packaging. Also, where would I find a manual? Thanks!

A: The Q18 manual - https://bit.ly/3swIK9v And this document shows the Vesa Plate is standard with the display. https://bit.ly/3TBu3xa

Q: 4. Is it a 10bit monitor?

A: The manufacturer, Lilliput, does not specify this information regarding the bit depth of the display.

Q: 5. Can you use a standard SDI BNC cable in the BNC inputs on this monitor? I am only feeding a 1920x1080 HD signal to it from our cameras.

A: Yes, just use the 3G-SDI terminals and you should be fine.

Q: 6. Since I see no user reviews... how is the overall image quality of this monitor for both full screen as well as the twin or quad display?

A: This monitor's image quality and color accuracy are very good whether it's used full screen or twin/quad display.

Q: 7. Does the 3G SDI support 2160P rasters, or just the HDMI?

A: It does not support 2160P on the SDI side, only on the HDMI input.

Q: 8. I know this monitor is Native UHD 3840 2160, but can it DISPLAY a 4096 2160 DCI 4k signal?

A: Yes, but it will downscale to 3840x2160.

Q: 9. Can you use a standard BNC cable with this monitor in all of the inputs?

A: No, the unit offers the following in and out inputs. 2 x BNC (12G-SDI) Input 2 x BNC (3G-SDI) Input 3 x HDMI Type A (HDMI 2.0) Input 2 x BNC (12G-SDI) Loop Output 2 x BNC (3G-SDI) Loop Output 1 x HDMI Type A (HDMI 2.0) Loop Output

Q: 10. I noticed in the description for the package it states that it comes with a carrying case. Is this case a hard flypack/road case?

A: Yes, the Lilliput Q17 comes with a hard case. There are no wheels and it looks like a suitcase.