This 17-inch type HDTV/SDTV multi-format color monitor employs a liquid crystal panel for reduction in thickness, weight and power consumption, and is designed for use in various spaces such as sub-control rooms, editing rooms, monitor wall, transmission control desks, and outside broadcast vans. This monitor is compatible with the functions and operation of the HTM/TM series CRT monitors, so that it can realize the functions necessary for a broadcasting service monitor with conventional operation.