Datavideo TLM-170F Monitor Scopeview UHD (HDPanel)

Datavideo TLM-170F Monitor Scopeview UHD – 17.3" 4K UHD desktop monitor with 12G‑SDI and HDMI 2.0 I/O

The Datavideo TLM-170F is a desktop 17-inch 4K UHD LCD monitor that includes a Full HD 1920 x 1080px IPS panel. It delivers wide viewing angles and professional video I/O, making it suitable for live production and broadcast monitoring.

Key display characteristics

The panel offers a 178 degrees wide viewing angle, ensuring consistent color and contrast when you view the screen from different positions. It provides a brightness of 300 cd/m2 and a 700:1 contrast ratio. The monitor applies a Full HD 1920 x 1080px IPS panel while supporting 4K UHD signals.

I/O and signal support

The TLM-170F supports modern high-bandwidth connections for professional workflows. It accepts DCI 4K and Ultra HD signals on both inputs and outputs, and it supports 4K/60p and UHD 4K/60p video input and output.

• 1 x 12G-SDI input
• 2 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0) inputs
• 1 x 12G-SDI loop-through output
• 1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0) loop-through output

Professional monitoring tools

The monitor includes a broad set of built-in functions designed for on-set and live environments. These tools help you evaluate image quality, exposure, color, focus and timing without needing additional external devices.

• Waveform and vector scope
• Focus peaking and peaking
• False color and exposure tools
• Histogram and audio vector
• Zoom and pixel-to-pixel display
• Screen markers and image flip
• Camera log and HDR/SDR support
• Time code and column (YRGB peak)

Color and HDR

The TLM-170F supports HDR formats HLG and SMPTE 2084. Additionally, it offers color space presets including Rec 709 and DCI P3, which helps you work with standard broadcast color or wider cinematic color gamuts when required.

Use cases

This monitor is designed for professional applications. For example, it fits broadcast and live production environments where reliable I/O, on-screen monitoring tools and tally functionality are important. Moreover, the included tally light helps operators and talent identify program feeds during live workflows.

FAQ

Question: What video inputs and outputs does the TLM-170F provide?
Answer: The monitor provides 1 x 12G-SDI and 2 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0) inputs, plus 1 x 12G-SDI loop-through and 1 x HDMI loop-through output, enabling both SDI and HDMI workflows with loop-through for downstream devices.

Question: Does this model support 4K and high frame rates?
Answer: Yes. The TLM-170F supports DCI 4K and Ultra HD signals and handles 4K/60p and UHD 4K/60p video input and output, allowing use with high-resolution, high-frame-rate sources.

Question: Can I use this monitor for HDR monitoring and wide color workflows?
Answer: Yes. The monitor supports HDR formats HLG and SMPTE 2084 and includes color space presets such as Rec 709 and DCI P3, which helps when you need HDR evaluation or wider color gamut monitoring.

Question: Which monitoring tools are available on the TLM-170F for live production?
Answer: The TLM-170F includes waveform, vector scope, focus peaking, false color, histogram, zoom, pixel-to-pixel, screen markers, image flip, camera log, time code, column (YRGB peak), and audio vector. These tools assist camera operators and engineers during live and broadcast productions.

Question: Is the TLM-170F suitable for broadcast and live production use?
Answer: Yes. The combination of professional I/O (12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0), loop-through outputs, comprehensive monitoring tools and an included tally light makes the TLM-170F well suited for broadcast and live production applications.