Datavideo TLM-170K Monitor Scopeview UHD (UHDPanel)

Datavideo TLM-170K Monitor Scopeview UHD — 17" 4K UHD IPS desktop monitor with 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0

The Datavideo TLM-170K is a desktop 17-inch 4K UHD LCD production monitor designed for broadcast and live production. It uses an Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 IPS panel to deliver high-resolution monitoring with wide viewing angles. The monitor supports modern video interfaces and built-in professional scopes and tools to help you evaluate and deliver accurate images on set or in the control room.

Key display characteristics

The TLM-170K features an IPS panel with a true 4K UHD resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. It offers a 178-degree wide viewing angle so multiple people can view the screen with consistent color and contrast. The panel provides a brightness of 300 cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 1000:1, which helps present clear images and improved detail for 4K content.

Professional inputs and loop-through outputs

This model accepts both high-bandwidth SDI and HDMI video signals. It supports DCI 4K and Ultra HD formats on both inputs and outputs, ensuring compatibility with current 4K production workflows.

• 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

Built-in monitoring and image tools

The TLM-170K includes a wide range of monitoring functions to support accurate image assessment during production. These tools help you check exposure, color, focus, and signal integrity without additional external equipment.

• Waveform and vector scope monitoring
• Audio vector display
• Focus peaking and peaking
• False color for exposure assessment
• Histogram and exposure tools
• Zoom and pixel-to-pixel modes
• Screen markers and image flip
• Support column (YRGB peak), time code, camera log, HDR/SDR and more

HDR and color support

The monitor supports HDR workflows, including HLG and SMPTE 2084 formats. It also includes color space presets for Rec. 709 and DCI P3, enabling consistent color presentation for broadcast and cinema-related work.

Tally and intended use

The TLM-170K includes a tally light, making it suitable for live production environments where talent and crew need visual on-air indicators. Overall, the monitor targets broadcast and live production applications that require reliable 4K monitoring and integrated scope functions.

FAQ

Question: Is the TLM-170K suitable for live production and broadcast use?
Answer: Yes. The TLM-170K is designed for broadcast and live production, featuring 12G-SDI inputs and loop-through outputs, HDMI 2.0 compatibility, and a built-in tally light for live applications.

Question: Which HDR formats and color spaces does this monitor support?
Answer: The monitor supports HDR with HLG and SMPTE 2084. It also includes color space presets for Rec. 709 and DCI P3 to match common broadcast and cinema workflows.

Question: What monitoring tools are available on the TLM-170K to help with image assessment?
Answer: The TLM-170K offers waveform, vector scope, audio vector, focus peaking, false color, histogram, zoom, pixel-to-pixel, exposure tools, screen markers, image flip, camera log support, and other helpful monitoring functions.

Question: What resolution and panel characteristics can I expect from the screen?
Answer: The monitor uses a 17-inch UHD IPS panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, a 178-degree viewing angle, 300 cd/m2 brightness, and a 1000:1 contrast ratio for clear 4K monitoring.