Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions. Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry. Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation. WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking. CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product: CAUTION WARNING Protective Ground (Earth) Terminal Refer to Manual High Voltage WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components. To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections. xiii WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Preface This manual describes configuring and using the WFM700HD, WFM700A, and WFM700M multi-format, multi-standard waveform monitors. Contents of This Manual This manual consists of the following sections: Getting Started briefly describes the capabilities of the waveform monitor. This section also includes the accessories list, the installation procedure for portable cabinet or rack, and the functional check.
This document is provided as a standard accessory when you order a new instrument. If you upgrade your instrument firmware from the Tektronix, Inc. Web site, an updated version of this document is provided. H WFM700 Service Manual (Tektronix part number 071-0915-XX). This document provides servicing information for qualified service personnel.
6:00 a.m. - - 5:00 p.m. Pacific time This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a voice mail message. Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the Tektronix Web site for a list of offices. xvii...
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Feature enhancements can be achieved by installing additional modules or by downloading software. The waveform monitor has three base models: H WFM700HD. Monitors high-definition (SMPTE 292M) video. H WFM700A. Monitors standard-definition (ITU- -R BT.601) and high-defini- tion (SMPTE 292M) video.
H Print function allows you to print the Diagnostic Log, the Event Log, and the instrument display to LPD-protocol printers on your network H Available Eye Pattern and Jitter displays for both SD and HD video signals H Available AES/EBU digital audio monitoring 1- 2 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Also included is a list of features for the Option DG audio-input module. WFM700HD The WFM700HD monitors the high-definition digital signal path. The HD formats monitored are shown in Appendix B: Supported Video Standards. The WFM700 waveform monitor includes:...
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H Thumbnail picture available on Waveform, Vector, Gamut, and Data displays H Closed caption detection WFM700A The WFM700A monitor includes all the features of the WFM700HD, with the added capability of monitoring ITU-R BT.601. WFM700M The WFM700M monitor includes all the features of the WFM700A, plus:...
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This adapter uses two types of sleeves: WFM7F00 and 1700F00A. The WFM7F00 sleeve is for the WFM700 waveform monitor only. The 1700F00A sleeve is for the following Tektronix half-rack instruments: 1700 Series, WFM601 Series, WFM300 Series, 760 Series, 1420 Series, 528A, and 764.
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H Option C3. Provides calibration services for 3 years. H Option D1. Provides test data. H Option D3. Provides test data for 3 years. Power Cord Options Table 1- -1 on page 1- -7 lists the available power cords. 1- 6 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
The following accessories are shipped with each waveform monitor: Documents The following documents are standard accessories: H WFM700 User Manual, Tektronix part number 071-0916-XX. H WFM700 Release Notes, Tektronix part number 061-4247-XX. Power Cords All WFM700 waveform monitors are shipped with one of the following power cord options.
1700F02, or 1700F05 cabinets. Attempting to do so can damage the waveform monitor and the cabinet. Only the WFM7F00, WFM7F02, WFM7F03, and WFM7F05 cabinets are designed to provide proper airflow to the WFM700 waveform monitor. 1- 8 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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The optional service manual includes procedures for qualified service personnel to verify that the instrument is operating within specifications and to troubleshoot the instrument to the module level. H Japanese language WFM700 User Manual, Tektronix part number 071-1174-XX. 1- 9...
CAUTION. Do not install the waveform monitor in any cabinet except those that are listed in Optional Accessories on page 1- -8. Attempting to do so can damage the waveform monitor and the cabinet. 1- 11 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
(refer to Table 2- -1 on page 2- -4 for LED fault codes). If the airflow is blocked and the instrument does not shut down, it could result in serious instrument damage. Ventilation holes Ventilation holes Figure 1- 1: Waveform monitor chassis 1- 12 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
CAUTION. Do not install the waveform monitor into the traditional 1700F02 Portable Cabinet, because it does not provide the correct ventilation. Additional- ly, there are keying pins to exclude this application. Figure 1- 2: WFM7F02 portable cabinet 1- 13 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
You can also install a drawer or blank panel in the unused side of the rack adapter. Instructions for installing the rack adapter are in Appendix F. Figure 1- 3: WFM7F05 rack adapter 1- 14 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Refer to page 1- -7 for a list of power cord options. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a standard wall outlet. 3. Press the ON/STBY button to bring the waveform monitor out of standby mode. 1- 15 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Installation and Power On Packaging for Shipment To ship the waveform monitor to a Tektronix Service Center for service, follow these instructions: 1. Contact Tektronix (see page xvii) to get an RMA and other instructions. 2. Attach a tag to the waveform monitor showing the name of the owner, the complete address, the phone number, the instrument serial number and a description of the required service.
If test equipment is operating normally and the failure is repeatable, contact qualified service personnel or Tektronix for repair or adjustment. For a complete check of instrument performance to specifications, refer qualified service personnel to the Performance Verification procedure in the WFM700 Service Manual.
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For example: Tektronix TG2000 Signal Generation Platform with DVG1, and HDVG1 modules installed. H AES Audio Signal Generator with 48 kHz, 24-bit word length signals. For example: Rohde & Schwarz UPL06; Tektronix AM70 and AM700. H Oscilloscope H 75 Ω terminator H High quality 75 Ω...
(for the TG2000 generator, use the HDVG1 module). Connect an output signal to INPUT B on the waveform monitor. Set the generator for a 1080i format, 100% color bar signal with embedded audio and CRC enabled. 1- 19 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Press the WFM button. b. Check for the appropriate waveform display. c. Check that the format readout for the input is: WFM7A and WFM7M modules: 270Mb/s 525i 59.94 WFM7HD modules: 1.4835Gb/s 1080i 59.94 1- 20 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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1- -34 after you finish checking the video input module(s). a. Press the AUDIO button to enter the audio mode. b. Check the status of the audio channels. Verify that the correct channels are being detected. 1- 21 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Embedded Audio: PPPP PPPP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16. Check to see that there are no errors on EDH status. 1- 22 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Touch the X1 soft key. Check that the gain is reduced by a factor of 10. Note that variable gain is still active. Touch the Var. Gain soft key. Check that the signal returns to 1x gain. 1- 23 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Terminate the second REF IN connector in 75 Ω. Check for a stable (locked) waveform display on the monitor and a readout indicating the reference type. 1- 24 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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8 bits of resolution. Press the WFM button. Touch the Pb and Pr soft keys to turn those components back on. k. Press the GAIN button. Touch the X1 Gain soft key. 1- 25 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Check for a nominal trace. This will typically be a flat line unless you have jitter added to the generator signal. c. Touch the Eye soft key. d. Check for a clean, stable eye signal. 1- 26 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Touch the X1 Gain soft key. q. Press the WFM button. r. Touch the Y and Pr soft keys to turn those components back on (make sure that Y, Pb, and Pr are turned on). 1- 27 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Check that the signal displays properly on INPUT B. e. Press the INPUT button. Touch the soft key to select the A input of the module you are checking. g. Check that the signal displays properly on INPUT A. 1- 28 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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CONFIG button, touch the Video Inputs/ Outputs soft key, and then touch the Next Menu soft key. e. Touch the Output Active for HD. In the Output Active for HD submenu, touch the RGB soft key. 1- 29 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Press the flashing SELECT button to return to the Diagnostic Menu. p. Touch the View Diagnostics Log soft key. q. Page through the log to verify that there are no red FAIL messages. r. Cycle the power to reboot the waveform monitor. 1- 30 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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H Touch the Remote Web Interface soft key, and then touch the Enabled soft key. H Touch the Top Menu soft key to return to the Configure menu. d. Note the IP address of the instrument displayed in the Communications submenu. 1- 31 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Second Video-Input Module Functional Check procedure on page 1- -33. If you need to check the optional audio-input module, use the Audio-Input Module Functional Check (Option DG Only) procedure starting on page 1- -34. 1- 32 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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This completes the Second Video-Input Module Functional Check procedure. If you need to check the optional audio-input module, use the Audio-Input Module Functional Check (Option DG Only) procedure starting on page 1- -34. 1- 33 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Either there is no WFM7DG audio module installed (check the rear panel) or the instrument does not recognize that the audio module is installed because the module has failed and needs repair. 1- 34 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Channel 4: 200 Hz, - -15 dB Channel 5: 250 Hz, - -20 dB Channel 6: 300 Hz, - -25 dB Channel 7: 400 Hz, - -30 dB Channel 8: 500 Hz, - -35 dB 1- 35 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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10. Set the AES audio signal generator output controls for a 1 kHz tone at - -20 dB FS amplitude. Set the sample rate to 48 kHz. 11. Press the ON/STBY button to power on the waveform monitor. Wait for completion of the power-up sequence. 1- 36 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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- -30 dB, SILENCE indication in bar - -15 dB - -10 dB LFE: - -20 dB - -5 dB, yellow OVER indication above bar Full scale, red CLIP indication above bar 1- 37 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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- -30 dB, SILENCE indication in bar - -15 dB - -10 dB LFE: - -20 dB - -5 dB, yellow OVER indication above bar Full scale, red CLIP indication above bar 1- 38 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Touch the Audio Inputs/Outputs soft key. c. Touch the Next Menu soft key. d. Touch the AES Connectors soft key. e. Touch the Outputs soft key. Press the AUDIO button to return to the audio view. 1- 39 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Wait for the Diagnostics Completed message and check the screen for no red FAIL messages. h. Cycle power to reboot the waveform monitor. This completes the Audio-Input Module Functional Check (Option DG Only) procedure. 1- 40 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
SWEEP GAIN FREEZE VECTOR STATUS CURSOR PICTURE MEASURE LINE SEL DISPLAY GAMUT INPUT CONFIG AUDIO VERT POS PRESET MULTI FAULT HORIZ POS CLR MENU ON/STBY Figure 2- 1: Waveform monitor front panel 2- 1 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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H Sample Select. Used in data view mode. H Cursor Position H Intensity control for waveform, graticule, readouts, and backlight H Selecting items in the Configure menu 2- 2 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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The LEDs indicate instrument status and do not report input signal problems. Table 2- -1 shows the LED conditions and what they indicate. 2- 3 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
EC self test Flashing Flashing This is asserted if the Environmental Controller is not able to test the failed temperature sensors and fan circuits. If this occurs, refer the instrument to qualified service personnel. 2- 4 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
The major mode front-panel buttons consist of the following: H WFM (Waveform) H VECTOR H PICTURE H GAMUT H AUDIO H MULTI H STATUS H MEASURE H EYE (functional on the WFM700M only) H HELP H CONFIG (Configuration) 2- 5 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
H SWEEP H GAIN H CURSOR H LINE SEL (Line Select) H FREEZE H DISPLAY Additional buttons Additional buttons are: H SELECT H INPUT H PRINT H PRESET H CLR MENU (Clear Menu) 2- 6 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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X1 or X5. If you select variable gain, the readout displays the gain value in yellow to indicate that it is not standard. See also Gain Menu on page 2- -65. 2- 7 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Anc Error - - Indicates that one or more ancillary data packets are present, and that one or more parity or checksum errors were detected. 2- 8 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Refer to Freeze Mode on page 3- - 27. Event Logging Indicator Appears at the top-middle of the screen when event (White) logging is active. 2- 9 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
INPUT B PIX B/Pb SERIAL OUT SERIAL OUT REMOTE VGA PIX MON PIX R/Pr JITTER OUT EXT VGA Figure 2- 2: Rear panel view showing the WFM7M, WFM7A/HD, and WFM7DG input modules installed 2- 10 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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NOTE. Input A and Input B are separate signal inputs and cannot be used as a loop-through signal path. H INPUT A. Digital input for signal to be monitored. For WFM700HD, this can only accept 1.485 Gb/s High Definition serial video. For the WFM700A and WFM700M, this input can accept HD and 270 Mb/s Standard Definition video.
H ETHERNET. (10/100 Base T). 10/100 Mbit/sec Ethernet interface. Used for for web-based remote control of the instrument and for downloading firmware upgrades. Refer to Appendix C: Remote Control and Appendix E: Firmware Upgrade for more information. 2- 12 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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This signal is used as an input to an oscilloscope or spectrum analyzer to do additional analysis on the jitter. You can view the same jitter waveform on the waveform monitor using the Jitter display mode. H AUX OUT 1 / AUX OUT 2. Future capability. 2- 13 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
SELECT button to cycle through all of the settings to the desired one. H The readout updates when you change a setting. H The submenu buttons remain displayed until you select another parameter name or exit the menu. 2- 16 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
H You can select any available alarm condition for monitoring. H You can select one or more methods for reporting alarm conditions. H To select or deselect a preference, touch the box on the screen or press the SELECT button. 2- 17 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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To exit the Configuration menu, press the CONFIG button (once if you are at the top level or twice if you are in a submenu) or press any major mode button. 2- 18 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Text Channels: 7 & 8 | Lo & Ro Binary Format Text Audio Ch. Status Format XMSN Order Binary Done Embedded Audio Status Figure 2- 4: Audio menu diagram (Option DG only) 2- 19 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Refer to Audio Inputs/Outputs on page 2- -41, Audio Displays on page 2- -44, and Audio Thresholds on page 2- -46 for more information. Figure 2- 5: Audio Level Meters display (Option DG only) 2- 20 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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The Audio In setting in the Input menu specifies which audio input-map opens when you touch this soft key (embedded or AES inputs). After making changes to the input map, press the Audio button to return to the Audio menu. 2- 21 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8 (Stereo Pairs) Default: L&R Format. Use the Format soft key to select which format is used to display audio-channel status information. Choices: Text, Binary, XMSN Order Binary, Hex Default: Text 2- 23 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
NOTE. To enable the Audio Presence readout, use the Configure menu (refer to Audio Displays on page 2- -44). For more information about Audio Status display, refer to Audio Mode on page 3- -6. Figure 2- 8: Embedded Audio Status display 2- 24 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
While the Configure menu is open, the on-screen alarm notifier option is disabled so you will not be interrupted while you are changing a setting. 2- 25 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Vec I/Q Axis: Off | On | On (if SD) Graticule Setup Vec Compass Rose: Off | On Configure menu continues in Figure 2- - 10 Figure 2- 9: Configuration menu diagram - part 1 2- 26 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Output Active for SD: Off | YPbPr | RGB Timecode: Auto | VITC | ATC | Off Configure menu continues in Figure 2- - 11 Figure 2- 10: Configuration menu diagram - part 2 2- 27 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
“O” indicates that the condition is not selected. Touch the list of general alarms or the Next Menu soft key to change the settings of the alarms indicators. Figure 2- 13: General Alarms menu display 2- 30 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Default alarm action settings: On- - Screen and Logging on, Beep and Ground Closure off. External reference The alarm condition indicates that the external reference signal is signal missing missing. Default alarm action settings: On- - Screen, Beep, Logging, and Ground Closure off. 2- 31 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Default alarm action settings: On- - Screen and Logging on, Beep and Ground Closure off. Closed caption pres- The alarm condition indicates that closed caption is missing. ence Default alarm action settings: On- - Screen and Logging on, Beep and Ground Closure off. 2- 32 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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“O” indicates that the condition is not selected. Touch the list of general alarms or the Next Menu soft key to change the settings of the alarms indicators. Table 2- -4 describes the available serial alarms. 2- 33 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Ground Closure off. SDI field length error The alarm condition indicates that an SDI field length error has occurred. Default alarm action settings: On- - Screen and Logging on, Beep and Ground Closure off. 2- 34 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
The data sample is unreliable and is ignored. Default alarm action settings: On- - Screen and Logging on, Beep and Ground Closure off. 2- 35 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Default alarm action settings: On- - Screen and Logging on, Beep and Ground Closure off. Refer to Audio Thresholds on page 2- - 46 for information about setting the level for the audio over alarm. 2- 36 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Default = Off NOTE. The component vector graticule is provided to allow comparison with other equipment that have similar displays. For a more accurate representation of hue shift, use the composite vector representation. 2- 37 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Picture mode, and on the pix monitor outputs. To set these thresholds, press the GAMUT button and touch the Arrowhead soft key. Choices = On, Off Default = Off 2- 39 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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ATC timecode will be used and the VITC timecode will be ignored. When the Eye / Jitter operating mode is selected, the instrument cannot decode the timecode from the video signal if VITC timecode was used. 2- 40 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Touch the Top Menu soft key to return to the Configure menu. The channel-pair labels depend on the Audio Program Type setting. Choices: L&R, C&LFE, Ls&Rs, Lo&Ro (Surround) or 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8 (Stereo Pairs) Default: L&R, C&LFE, Ls&Rs, Lo&Ro 2- 41 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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3&4 - - Ls Rs 5&6 - - C Lfe 7&8 - - Lo Ro 9&10 - - L R 11&12 - - Ls Rs 13&14 - - C Lfe 15&16 - - Lo Ro 2- 42 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Bar labels when Audio Program Type is Bar labels when Audio Program Type is set to Stereo Pairs set to Surround Figure 2- 15: Mapping embedded audio inputs to Level Meter bars 2- 43 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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The True Peak display shows actual signal peaks regardless of their duration. Rise and Fall times are essentially instantaneous, although the in-bar peak indicator will persist at peak levels for the duration of the Peak Hold Time setting. 2- 44 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Lissajous AGC (Option DG Only). Switches the Lissajous auto-gain control (AGC) on and off. When AGC is enabled, the gain of the audio Lissajous display is adjusted by the instrument to maintain consistent signal amplitude. Choices = Off, On Default = On 2- 45 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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General Purpose knob to set the desired number. Refer to Audio Alarms (Option DG Only) on page 2- -35 for more information. Range = 1 to 100 samples Default = 10 samples 2- 46 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Choices = Postscript Color, Postscript B&W Default = Postscript Color NOTE. The instrument can only print to postscript printers in color or black and white. The instrument cannot print using a print server. 2- 47 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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(a second or so), the error will be logged as a single event. Refer to Logging on page 3- -40 for more information about the Event Log. Choices = Log for Resolution, Log for Duration Default = Log for Duration 2- 48 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Increase Value soft key, or touch the Decrease Value soft key. 2. To save your changes, touch the Save IP Address soft key. The changes you made will not be saved unless you touch this key. 2- 49 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Increase Value soft key, or touch the Decrease Value soft key. 2. To save your changes, touch the Save Gateway Address soft key. The changes you made will not be saved unless you touch this key. 2- 50 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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CAUTION. To prevent a misadjustment of the instrument, do not use the adjust- ment menu selections in the Hardware Settings submenu without referring to the WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors Service Manual (Tektronix, Inc. part number 071-0915-XX). 2- 51...
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Increase Value soft key, or touch the Decrease Value soft key. 2. To save your changes, touch the Save System Date soft key. The changes you made will not be saved unless you touch this key. 2- 52 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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To perform a firmware upgrade, follow the instructions located in Appendix E: Firmware Upgrade. New software options and updated firmware will be released periodically. These may be found at the Tektronix, Inc. Web site: www.tektronix.com. 2- 53...
Do not use the time cursors to measure time between components in a paraded waveform display. Parade mode is a special display format that represents all displayed components in a single screen, irrespective of the time relationship between components. 2- 54 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
4. You can touch the Cursor to Center soft key to move the selected cursor to the center of the display. NOTE. Mag or Gain settings other than X1 may cause the cursors to be off screen. 2- 55 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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To remove the Cursor menu but leave the cursors enabled, press the CLR MENU button or another major mode button. To turn off the cursors, press the CURSOR button once when the Cursor menu is displayed or twice when the Cursor menu is not displayed. 2- 56 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
PIX MON outputs, which contain all of the video content. 2- 57 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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(unless the intensity is already at maximum). Overlay causes the graticule to be drawn on top of the waveform. Choices = Additive, Overlay Default = Additive Done. Returns to the Display menu. 2- 58 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Use this menu selection to illuminate all of the LEDs at a 10% level. The LEDs will still illuminate fully when the associated button is selected. Default = Disabled 2- 59 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Error Indicator Availability Serial, and Audio Alarms are detected and reported except for the following three General Alarms: in Eye / Jitter Mode H RGB gamut H Composite gamut H Closed caption presence 2- 60 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
You can set the clock recovery bandwidth to 10 Hz, 100 Hz, or 1 kHz. When returning to Eye mode, the last selected value is restored. Default = 10 Hz Figure 2- 20: 3 Eye measurement display with SD signal 2- 61 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
10 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, or 100 kHz. When returning to Jitter mode, the last selected value is restored. Default = 10 Hz Refer to Jitter Measurement Display on page 3- -22 for information about making jitter measurements. Figure 2- 21: Jitter measurement display 2- 62 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Delete the captured waveform to regain full waveform density. HELP PRINT Capture Screen Display Captured FREEZE Freeze Menu Display Both DISPLAY Delete Capture Display Live CONFIG PRESET Figure 2- 22: Freeze menu diagram 2- 63 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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To exit the Freeze mode, press any major mode button or press the CLR MENU button. If the selection is Display Captured, the instrument will automatically change to Display Both mode upon exiting Freeze mode. 2- 64 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
The current gain setting is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. The gain setting is displayed in yellow if variable gain is active. 2- 65 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
In the Gamut menu, you can select either the Diamond, Split Diamond, or Arrowhead displays, which are shown in Figure 2- -25. For information about using these displays, refer to Gamut Measurements on page 3- -28. 2- 66 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
+756 mV +721 mV - - 50 mV +35 mV - - 21 mV Default Settings. Touching the Default Settings soft key restores the default gamut limits for the current monitoring mode. 2- 68 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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HD video signal, but if one of the target viewing formats is NTSC, select NTSC to limit the color space to the NTSC format. If you select Auto, the instrument assigns gamut limits that are appropriate for the current input video format. 2- 69 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
This information updates automatically when you install a new module. Network Parameters. Displays the network parameters such as the Ethernet and IP addresses. To change these settings, use the Configure menu (shown starting 2- - 26). on page 2- 70 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
(Option DG Only) NOTE. This menu selection appears only when the Option DG audio module is installed and the AES connectors are configured as inputs. Choices = Embedded, External AES Default = Embedded 2- 71 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Waveform. The display is similar to that shown when a timing offset is present. The number of possible waveform orientations is related to the ratio of the input and reference frame rates. 2- 72 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Data Display (WFM700M only). The selected line is highlighted in Picture mode and in the thumbnail picture. The external picture monitor signals also contain a bright-up, which is enabled in the Configure menu. 2- 73 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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If you use the CLR MENU button, readouts, if present, will move down to the bottom of the screen. To disable and exit the Line Select mode, press the LINE SELECT button again. 2- 74 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Menus Measure Mode Menu (WFM700A and WFM700HD Only) For instruments with only WFM7A and/or WFM7HD video-input modules installed, when you press the Measure button, you access the Bowtie mode. The Bowtie mode allows you to determine relative timing and gain differences...
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Readout Format. Opens the Readout Format menu; touch a soft key to choose the base in which to view the data display. Choices = Hex, Decimal, Binary Default = Hex 2- 76 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Menus Figure 2- 30: Data display in Video mode Figure 2- 31: Data display in Data mode 2- 77 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Bowtie signal through your system. Refer to Bowtie Mode on page 3- -7 for more information. Press the Data Display soft key to return to the Data Display mode. 2- 78 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Data Display Done GAMUT Waveform Lightning/Vector AUDIO Gamut Right Window: Multi Right Window Config Audio Status Data Display MULTI Done Multi Menu Go To <mode> Menu Figure 2- 32: Multi menu diagram 2- 79 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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The display mode shown in the left window must be a different mode than the display mode shown in the right window. Choices = Waveform, Lightning/Vector, Gamut, Audio, Status, Data Display, Done Default = Waveform 2- 80 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
100% accuracy by this display module. The picture display offers a means of visually identifying the content present at the active input and is not designed to replace the rear-panel PIX MON outputs, which contain all of the video content. 2- 81 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
— more — 1 of 2 Rename Preset CONFIG Save Preset Promote to Shortcut PRESET Preset Menu Remove Preset Restore Factory — more — 2 of 2 Figure 2- 34: Preset menu diagram 2- 82 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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This soft key appears on both pages of the Preset menu. Touch this soft key to toggle between the two menu pages. 1 of 2 or 2 of 2 appears on the soft key to indicate which menu page you are viewing. 2- 83 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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After you have saved a preset, you can then use the Rename Preset soft key to attach a name to the preset to help you remember the instrument configuration saved in that preset. 2- 84 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Display mode (VIEW) Waveform Input menu Selected Input Input #1A Audio In Embedded Reference Internal Sweep menu Parade/Overlay mode Parade Sweep Line Gain menu All display modes Gain Variable Gain Off (1.00x) 2- 85 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Waveform menu Parade/Overlay mode Parade Color Space YPbPr Filter Flat Vector menu Vector Display Vector Vector Graticule Component Color Bar Targets Vector Composite Graticule Format Auto Composite Setup 7.5% (IRE) All modes 2- 86 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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HD Arrowhead Thresholds PAL and NTSC limits are not stored separately. Factory default will use 840 mV (NTSC) value. 930 mV NTSC 120 IRE (840 mV) Filtering Horizontal Area Arrowhead Limit Format Auto 2- 87 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Left Status menu Session Type Video Session State Stopped Audio and video Alarm Status Display General Alarms Event Logging State Stopped Log Filter Menu Events Show All Events Alarms Show All Alarms 2- 88 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Anc Data Parity On-screen and Logging: On; Beep and Ground Closure: Off Anc Data Checksum On-screen and Logging: On; Beep and Ground Closure: Off Closed Caption Presence On-screen, Beep, Logging, and Ground Closure: Off 2- 89 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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On-screen and Logging: On; Beep and Ground Closure: Off SDI SAV Placement On-screen and Logging: On; Beep and Ground Closure: Off 292M Line Mismatch On-screen and Logging: On; Beep and Ground Closure: Off 2- 90 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Audio Silence On-screen and Logging: On; (Option DG audio module only) Beep and Ground Closure: Off Audio Over On-screen and Logging: On; (Option DG audio module only) Beep and Ground Closure: Off 2- 91 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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3&4: Ls Rs 5&6: C Lfe 7&8: Lo Ro Embedded Input Map 1&2, 9&10: L R Groups 1 & 2 selected 3&4, 11&12: Ls Rs 5&6, 13&14: C Lfe 7&8, 15&16: Lo Ro 2- 92 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Communications submenu Config Mode Manual Remote Control Port Disabled Remote Web Interface Disabled System submenu None of the System submenu selections are set by the Restore Factory function in the Preset menu. 2- 93 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Event Logging Show General Alarms Configure View Filter Log Filter Menu Show Serial Alarms Logging Menu Show Audio Alarms Logging: Stopped | Running Done Erase Log Figure 2- 36: Status menu diagram 2- 94 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Video Status (see Figure 2- -37). Refer to Status Displays on page 3- -47 for a description of the information shown in the audio and video status displays. Audio Status display Video Status display (SD signal) Figure 2- 37: Audio and Video status displays 2- 95 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Serial Alarms on page 2- -33 for a description of these alarms. Audio Alarms. Displays the status of the alarms in the Audio Alarms group. Refer to Audio Alarms (Option DG Only) on page 2- -35 for a description of these alarms. 2- 96 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Menus General Alarms status display Serial Alarms status display Audio Alarms status display Figure 2- 38: General Alarms, Serial Alarms, and Audio Alarms status displays 2- 97 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Event Log was set to running (see Figure 2- -39). The contents of the Event Log remain available until the log is erased. Refer to Logging on page 3- -40 for more information about using the Event Log. Figure 2- 39: Event log display 2- 98 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Logging: Stopped / Running. Sets the state of the Event Log to Stopped or Running. Erase Log. Erases the current contents of the Event Log. NOTE. The contents of the Event Log cannot be recovered after the log has been erased. 2- 99 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
2 Field (Overlay mode only) LINE SEL Mag: On | Off INPUT Figure 2- 40: Sweep menu diagram Parade / Overlay This soft key toggles between the Parade and Overlay modes. The default mode is Parade. 2- 100 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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2. Select 2LINE sweep. 3. Use the horizontal position control to adjust the waveform so that the blanking interval is aligned with the horizontal graticule indicating the center of the screen. 4. Select MAG sweep. 2- 101 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Graticule: Component | Composite VECTOR STATUS Setup: 0% | 7.5% NTSC PICTURE MEASURE Graticule Format Graticule Format Menu Color bars: 75% | 100% Auto Done GAMUT AUDIO MULTI Figure 2- 41: Vector menu diagram 2- 102 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Displays Default = Vector Lightning. This Tektronix-patented display (see Figure 2- -42) combines the chrominance and luminance signal information in a manner that allows you to detect timing errors. Bowing of traces in the upper half of the display represents a timing problem between Y and Pb, while bowing of the traces in the lower half of the display represents timing errors between Y and Pr.
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The Auto setting allows the instrument to select the graticule based on the type of signal you are monitoring. Choices = NTSC, PAL, or Auto Default = Auto 2- 104 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Menus Figure 2- 43: Vector display with component graticule selected and with compass rose turned off Figure 2- 44: Vector display with composite graticule selected 2- 105 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
* Components can be turned on/off in respective component color space. { Setup only available in Composite color space. } Chroma offset | aligned only available in YPbPr color space. MULTI Figure 2- 45: Waveform menu diagram 2- 106 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Color Space soft key. Enables or disables the display of the Pr component when YPbPr is selected. Enables or disables the display of the B component when RGB or YRGB is selected using the Color Space soft key. 2- 107 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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H When you select Aligned, the chroma zero levels are aligned with the luminance zero level. The color difference signals will extend below luma, but Gain will expand around the zero levels. 2- 109 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
NOTE. Refer to Related Reference Documents on page xvi for a list of reference documents that are available at the Tektronix, Inc. Web site: www.tektronix.com. The topics in Video Reference listed below are organized alphabetically: H Alarms...
However, you can view current error conditions using the Alarm Status display. Refer to Alarm Status Displays on page 3- -60. Most, if not all, error detection and alarm reporting is disabled in Eye and Jitter display modes. 3- 2 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Current alarm-status conditions can be observed using the Status Display mode. To view past alarms from your monitoring session, use the Event Log. Refer to Status Display on page 3- -47 and Logging on page 3- -40 for more information. 3- 3 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Modes on the next page for more information. Gamut measurements are not possible in Eye / Jitter modes. In other modes where gamut error indicators are not displayed, current error information is available in the Alarm Status display. 3- 4 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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NOTE. Detection of analog (line 21) closed caption also does not operate if the instrument is in Data mode or in Multi mode when the Data display is selected as one of the displays. 3- 5 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
If audio is present on a channel pair, the readout displays “Present” for that channel pair (see Figure 3- -1). If no audio is present, the readout displays “Not Present” for that channel pair. Figure 3- 1: Audio Status display 3- 6 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
The Bowtie display evaluates the relative amplitude and timing between the three video channels. This display requires a special test signal from the monitored source. The Tektronix TG2000 Signal Generation Platform can produce a Bowtie signal with 20 ns time marks, which aid in signal evaluation.
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If the gain is off for CH 3, as in Figure 3- -4, the left waveform will be normal and the right one will not reach a complete null. Incomplete null Figure 3- 4: Bowtie waveform showing gain error in CH 3 3- 8 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
NOTE. Use of Freeze in Data Display mode freezes only the waveform portion (left side of screen) of the data display. The data list continues to update in response to input signal changes, if any. 3- 9 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Video Reference Figure 3- 5: Data display in Video mode Figure 3- 6: Data display in Data mode 3- 10 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Detection of analog (line 21) closed caption does not operate if the instrument is in Data Mode in Data mode or in Multi mode when the Data display is selected as one of the displays. 3- 11 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
NOTE. Running the Audio Path Diagnostics sets the instrument to a special diagnostics configuration mode. After running this diagnostic, you must reboot the instrument to return to normal operation. 3- 12 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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You can also download the Diagnostic Log using the Remote Web Interface. Refer to Appendix C: Remote Control for more information. Figure 3- 7: Viewing the diagnostic log 3- 13 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
When the 10 Hz setting is selected, all jitter above 10 Hz is displayed. When a higher setting is chosen, only frequencies above that cut-off are observed. Refer to Jitter Measurement Display on page 3- -22. 3- 14 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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3. Press the WFM700 EYE button to select the Eye Pattern display. 4. Press the GAIN MENU button and select 1X vertical gain. 5. Adjust the vertical position so the bottom of the waveform rests on the - -400 mV line. 3- 16 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Measure the amplitude at a horizontal part of the waveform top line. 7. Enable the Voltage Cursors. a. Press the CURSORS button. b. Touch the Voltage/Time soft key until Voltage is selected. 3- 17 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Use higher gain settings, such as 5X, to help match the cursor to the waveform. Signal sources should measure 800 mV 10%. Signal amplitudes outside of this range can degrade receiver performance. 3- 18 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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6. Perform the same voltage-cursor measurement on the bottom line thickness, including any undershoot and ringing. NOTE. Aberrations at the top or bottom line of the waveform should not exceed 10% of the signal amplitude. 3- 19 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Position the second time cursor at the crossing of the rising edge of the Eye waveform and the graticule line two divisions below the top of the waveform. 6. The indicated Delta time value readout is the standard 20 - - 80% rise time measurement. 3- 20 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Video Reference Figure 3- 10: Timing Cursors alignment for measuring 20- 80% rise time Figure 3- 11: Jitter measurement display 3- 21 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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H Composite gamut H Closed caption presence Timecode Detection in Jitter Mode. When the Jitter operating mode is selected, the instrument cannot decode the timecode from the signal if VITC timecode was used. 3- 22 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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10 Hz to 1 kHz range. By using the appropriate BW Limit filter, genlock jitter can be included or rejected from a jitter measurement. 3- 23 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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TV-line, use the 10-Eye (SD) or 20-Eye (HD) display mode to analyze the problem. Use the Line Select function to place the area of interest in the Eye pattern display. 3- 24 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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8. Check that delta between the two timing cursors is less than the following over one horizontal line: H SD signals: 740 ps (0.2 unit intervals per SMPTE259M) H HD signals: 673 ps (1.0 unit interval per SMPTE292M) 3- 25 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
If you have frozen a waveform (even if it is not displayed), the pixel density of the live waveform will be reduced. This is because the frozen waveform is using a portion of the display memory. Delete the captured waveform to regain full waveform density. 3- 27 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
H The Split Diamond display separates the upper and lower diamonds to show excursions below black; otherwise it is identical to the Diamond display. H The Arrowhead display checks that signals conform to legal composite gamut space. 3- 28 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Legal G and B space Green Blue +700 mV +700 mV Green Legal G and R space +700 mV X- - Y plot Diamond plot Figure 3- 14: Construction of the Diamond display 3- 30 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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100% color bars signal. R’+G’ and - -(R’+G’) form the lower diamond in a similar manner. Figure 3- 15: Formation of the upper diamond display with G’ and B’ 3- 31 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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G > 700 mV G - - Ok G - - Ok, 350 mV B - - Ok B > 700 mV B < 0 mV Figure 3- 16: Out-of-gamut signals on a Diamond display 3- 32 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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(top electronic graticule line). Signals exceeding the luminance plus or minus peak chrominance amplitude gamut extend beyond the upper and lower diagonal limits. The bottom horizontal line shows the minimum allowed luminance level. 3- 33 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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(SD: < 1 MHz, HD: < 1.2 MHz). Horizontal + vertical filtering looks for out-of-gamut errors on three consecutive horizontal lines with a weighting of 25% for the first and third lines and 50% for the second line. 3- 35 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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R’G’B’ systems. The following description explains how a simple gain distortion in a color difference component signal can make the signal invalid, though not illegal. 3- 36 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Additionally, other forms of distortion can create a variety of invalid signals. Legal signal Illegal signal Figure 3- 19: Example of legal and illegal color-difference signals 3- 37 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Next, for both NTSC and PAL signals, set the Horizontal/Horiz+Vert soft key setting to Horiz+Vert. This setting will trigger on gamut errors that form a block covering several video lines, and thus are more visible to the human eye. 3- 38 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
(such as active video or vertical blanking). H The readout for Sample shows the selected sample number and the compo- nent of the video signal in which the sample occurs. 3- 39 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Use the General Alarms, Serial Alarms, and Audio Alarms submenus of the Configure menu to select which error conditions you will monitor and how you will be notified in the event of an error. 3- 40 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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NOTE. The Event Log always indicates whether it is logging for resolution or duration. If the logging method is changed in the middle of a logging session, the log indicates the logging-method change. 3- 41 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Event Log, nor do they affect the Event Log display when you use the Remote Web Interface to view the Event Log. The contents of the Event Log cannot be recovered after the log has been erased. Figure 3- 21: Event Log display 3- 42 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Identifies an alarm condition that cleared for less than or equal to one video field. The on-screen icon is red. /\/\ Identifies an intermittent alarm condition (one field on, one field off). The on-screen icon is red. 3- 43 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
You can use any of the following methods to switch front-panel control to a desired window: H Press the SELECT button H Touch the Selected Window softkey H Touch the desired window on the touchscreen display 3- 44 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Detection of analog (line 21) closed caption does not operate if the instrument is in Data Mode in Data mode or in Multi mode when the Data display is selected as one of the displays. 3- 45 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Refer to page 2- -7 for information about specific readouts. When a menu is displayed, the readouts on the lower part of the screen move up above the menu. When CLR MENU is pressed, these readouts move down. 3- 46 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Yellow. This color indicates a warning condition; a condition that might require attention but does not meet the requirements of an error condition. Red. This color indicates signal information that has been found to be in an ongoing error state. 3- 47 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Any Supported. Format Det. Displays the determined format of the video signal. In Figure 3- -23, the determined signal format is reported as 525i 59.94 (525-line interlaced signal at 59.94 Hz). 3- 48 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Video Reference Figure 3- 23: Video status and session display with SD signal input Figure 3- 24: Video status and session display with HD signal input 3- 49 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Configure menu, the expected format is displayed in red text along with the word “Forced.” In Figure 3- -23, N/A is displayed, indicating that internal reference is selected. 3- 50 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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In Figure 3- -23 on page 3- -49, Yes is displayed, indicating that the F2 AP CRC has changed since the last session reset. 3- 51 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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FF % Errored Fields. For SD signals only, displays a calculated number listing the percentage of fields since the last reset that contained at least one error. In Figure 3- -23 on page 3- -49, the percentage of errored fields is >0.00%. 3- 52 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Y Errored Fields. For HD signals only, displays the number of fields that contained an error since the last reset. In Figure 3- -24 on page 3- -49, the number of errored fields is zero. 3- 53 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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RGB Errored Seconds. Displays the number of seconds containing at least one detected RGB gamut error. In Figure 3- -23 on page 3- -49, the number of RGB gamut errored seconds is 834. 3- 54 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Arrowhead display. H Error - - Indicates that the composite gamut values exceed the thresholds set for the Arrowhead display. The Error indicator is displayed for one second after an error occurs. 3- 55 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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For example, if you stop/start or reset the session when the currently displayed session is audio, the video session is also stopped/started or reset. Figure 3- 25: Audio status and session display 3- 56 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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# Since Reset. Displays the number of samples for each channel pair that have had the validity bit set since the last audio session reset. In Figure 3- -25, 0 is displayed for each channel pair, indicating that no validity bits have been set. 3- 57 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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NOTE. The number of audio mutes reported in the Audio Status/Session display is directly affected by the # of Samples for Mute setting in the Audio Thresholds submenu of the Configure menu. 3- 58 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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HH is the number of hours, MM is the number of minutes, and SS is the number of seconds. In Figure 3- -25, the time since reset is displayed as 2 hours, 22 minutes, and 24 seconds. 3- 59 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
In Figure 3- - 26, - - - - 34- - - - 78 is displayed indicating that channels 3,4, 7, and 8 have silence errors. This indicator is logical, after remapping, and not physical. 3- 60 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Video Reference General Alarms status display Serial Alarms status display Audio Alarms status display Figure 3- 26: Alarm status displays 3- 61 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Signal exceeds the high gamut limit for the blue component (RGB gamut) Signal exceeds the low gamut limit for the blue component (RGB gamut) Signal exceeds the high gamut limit for the chroma component (composite gamut) 3- 62 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
NOTE. Do not use the time cursors to measure time between components in a paraded waveform display. Parade mode is a special display format that represents all displayed components in a single screen, irrespective of the time relationship between components. 3- 63 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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2. Select 2LINE sweep. 3. Use the horizontal position control to adjust the waveform so that the blanking interval is aligned with the horizontal graticule indicating the center of the screen. 4. Select MAG sweep. 3- 64 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
In the Vector menu, you can select two related displays: Vector and Lightning. The Vector display is a traditional vector plot of the color difference signals Pb and Pr. The Lightning display is a Tektronix proprietary display combining a vertical luminance axis with horizontal chrominance information. The Vector and Lightning displays both have targets suitable for determining conformance using 75% or 100% color bar patterns.
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Amplitude of chrominance is the displacement from center (radial dimension of amplitude) towards the color point. Pr signal Pb signal Figure 3- 27: Vector display relationship of the Pr and Pb signals 3- 66 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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NOTE. While the Vector display allows you to visualize interchannel timing errors, use the Lightning display to quantify the amount of timing error. 3- 67 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Video Reference Figure 3- 28: Vector display with component graticule selected and with compass rose turned off Figure 3- 29: Vector display with composite graticule selected 3- 68 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Figure 3- -31 on page 3- -71 shows the Lightning graticule with the measurement targets and timing delay scales. (B-Y) White + Luminance (Y) Y signal Clamp point Black - - Luminance (Y) White (R-Y) signal Figure 3- 30: Construction of the Lightning display 3- 69 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
You can also use the fixed gain and the mag function (in the Sweep menu) to expand the scale of the display to better view the small timing graticule cross-hairs. 3- 70 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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The Lightning display shows the relative level or coding accuracy for Y, P , and P for each of the eight primary colors much better than the Parade display mode. 3- 72 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
The sync and burst are synthetic and do not relate to any aspect of the input signal. The vertical interval does not conform to normal conventions. 3- 73 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Video Reference Figure 3- 33: Waveform mode showing a YPbPr Parade display Figure 3- 34: Waveform mode Overlay display showing the Composite graticule with 7.5% setup selected 3- 74 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Several alpha-numeric text messages may appear on the screen in Waveform mode; for example, cursor readouts, the format of the External Reference signal, Gain setting and Line Select. For information about individual readouts, refer to page 2- -7. 3- 75 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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To measure the timing of two digital signals using a digital waveform monitor such as the Tektronix WFM700, use the following procedure: NOTE. To prevent inaccurate timing measurements, be sure to terminate all signals correctly.
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If the amplitudes of both pulses are identical, they are in the same field. If not, the two signals are in opposite fields and timing adjustments should be made to align the sources to the same starting point. 3- 77 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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SAV pulse. c. Compare the timing to the signal on Input B by selecting Input B and adjusting the fine timing controls to match the timing position of Input A. 3- 78 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
AES audio inputs map to which level-meter bars using the Audio Inputs/Outputs submenu of the Configure menu. 3. If you are monitoring embedded audio, use the input soft keys to select which video signal input you want to monitor. 3- 79 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Above the Test level the bar displays in a yellow color. Above the Peak level the bar displays in a Red color. Test level is also known as Reference level or Line-up level. 3- 80 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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H Audio Presence Readout: Appears near the bottom center of the screen, if enabled in the Config menu. For embedded audio input, this readout groups the 16 audio channels into fours sets of four. If audio is present on a channel, 3- 81 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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AES PARITY. The incoming subframe does not have even parity as specified by the digital audio standards. The data sample is unreliable and is ignored. The level meters and Lissajous display treat the sample as a zero sample. 3- 82 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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AES V BIT. This message indicates that the Validity bit is set high for one or more data samples. In the AES/EBU standard, a set validity bit indicates that the sample is not suitable for conversion to audio. 3- 83 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Touch the Scale Max soft key to set the maximum value for the meter scale. Use the general purpose knob to adjust the value. d. After you have adjusted the custom scale settings as desired, touch the Done soft key to save the changes. 3- 84 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
- - right image in a studio. The X-Y orientation plots left channel data along the vertical axis and right channel data on the horizontal axis, emulating the conventional X-Y display of an oscilloscope. 3- 85 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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C & LFE selected. 4. Touch the Done soft key to save your selection and update the display. Figure 3- 38: Audio Lissajous Pair menu with channel pairs C & LFE selected 3- 86 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
In XMSN Order Binary format, you can also use the general purpose knob to highlight bits or blocks, which are then decoded into standard English on the screen. H Hex: Displays the channel status in hexadecimal format. 3- 87 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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H Channel: Indicates which channel is being displayed. Press the Select button to toggle the status display between the two channels of the selected channel pair. Figure 3- 40: Channel Status display in Binary format 3- 88 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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H Channel: Indicates which channel is being displayed. Press the Select button to toggle the status display between the two channels of the selected channel pair. Figure 3- 41: Channel Status display in XMSN Order Binary format 3- 89 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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H Byte: Identifies the byte for which the status is displayed. H Channel A / Channel B: Identifies the column listing for the selected channel. Figure 3- 42: Channel Status display in Hex format 3- 90 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
If audio is present on a channel, the readout displays a “Present” for that channel pair. If no audio is present, “Not Present” is displayed. Figure 3- 43: Embedded audio status display 3- 91 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Refer to Possible Alarm Actions on page 2- -33 and Audio Alarms (Option DG Only) on page 2- -35 for more information. Figure 3- 44: Audio Alarms submenu in the Configure menu 3- 94 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Appendix A: Specifications The tables in this appendix list the specifications for the Tektronix WFM700 Standard Definition/High Definition Multiformat Video Waveform Monitor. Items listed in the Performance Requirement column are generally quantitative, and can be tested by the Performance Verification procedure in the service manual.
Most of the error seen on the display comes from the inherent ringing in the digital data. The response of the WFM700 is close to the theoretical limit of a perfect sinx/x reconstruction filter. A- 2 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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0.1% variation in baseline of a 5 MHz modulated pulse when positioned any- where on screen Offset, Typical Pr and Pb can be displayed aligned to Y or offset by 350 mV. A- 3 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
1.485 Gb/s, 1.4835 Gb/s, or 270 Mb/s repeat of selected input. Functionally follows active input if on this input module. 5% into 75 Ω load Output Level 800 mV, Return Loss 15 dB to 1.5 GHz A- 4 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Displays eye relative to the parallel clock and line sync. Useful for observing jitter correlated to line rate and word clock. Deflection Factor Vertical 800 mV 5% with an 800 mVp-p input signal Horizontal 1%, fully digital system A- 5 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
SAV placed incorrectly relative to EAV Line length error Field length error SDI code word violation 292M line mismatch (HD only) Input Signal Unlocked Indicates input unlocked due to degraded, missing or inappropriate input signal. A- 7 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
15 V DC ≥ 15 KΩ Inband Input Impedance, Typical >40 dB to 30 MHz Return Loss Hum Tolerance, Typical Operates with 500 mV p- - p Signal/Noise Tolerance, Typical Operates to 25 dB A- 8 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
0.5% at 100 IRE, 110 IRE, 120 IRE, and (PAL values in parenthesis) 131 IRE (700 and 950 mV) Composite Limit Detection Level Accuracy Detection level 7 mV 90% to 135% in 1% steps A- 10 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Table A- 17: Timecode decoding Characteristic Performance requirement Reference information Sources Any selected video input Extracts and decodes VITC (SMPTE 12M) Extracts and decodes VITC (SMPTE 12M) and ancillary timecode (SMPTE RP188) A- 11 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Table A- 19: Audio mode (without Option DG) Characteristic Performance requirement Reference information Embedded Audio Identifies the presence of up to 16 channels of AES/EBU digital audio. Presence is detected by looking at AES protocol. A- 12 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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0x7FFF or 0x8000 to identify a full-scale sample Mute Indication Delay Count Consecutive “0” samples for Mute Indica- tion, user selectable Off or 1 to 100 Clip/Mute Hold Time 1 to 30 seconds, user selectable A- 13 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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X- - Y) Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Automatic gain control may be on or off Manual (Fixed) Scaling When AGC is off, level at perimeter of display follows Peak Program Level on Bar display A- 14 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Time Since Reset Elapsed time since the session was last reset Table A- 23: Audio channel status display (Option DG only) Characteristic Performance requirement Reference information Channel Status Decodes the AES channel status bits A- 15 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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48 kHz) Output Jitter, Typical Meets AES3- - 1997: <0.025 UI peak as measured with 700 Hz intrinsic jitter measurement filter The AES connectors can be configured for input or output functionality. A- 16 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Display Area Horizontal 13 cm Vertical 10 cm Resolution 640 (H) x 480 (V) pixels Color Palette 6 bits per component. LSB is dithered to improve picture. ≤6 bad pixels Pixel Defects A- 17 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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60 dB to 5.5 MHz on quiet line RMS relative to 700 mV 50 dB to 30 MHz on quiet line RMS relative to 700 mV >40 dB to 30 MHz Return Loss on BNCs Transcoder Accuracy 9 bit A- 18 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Out; Active low when any enabled alarm condition occurs Refer to Table C- 2 on page C- 3 for a listing of the instrument presets recalled using pins 3, 4, and 7 with ground closure. A- 20 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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1 Watt at 110 or 240 VAC Surge, Typical 5 amps at 90 V 2.5 amps at 240 V Fuse Rating T3.5, 250 V Not operator replaceable. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. A- 21 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Variable Fan. Forced air circulation with no air filter. Required Clearances None Bottom None Left side 2 in (51 millimeters) Right side 2 in (51 millimeters) Front None Rear 2 in (51 millimeters) A- 22 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Standard for electrical measuring and test equipment. Testing Laboratory Listing Canadian Certification CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. Use only high-quality shielded cables. A- 23 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical outdoor locations. Equipment type Test and Measurement Safety Class Class I Overvoltage Category CAT II Pollution Degree Pollution Degree 2 A- 24 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
(C- - 259) 720x 483i (525) (C- - 259) SMPTE 292M format support. These segmented-frame format signals are detected as their corresponding interlaced format. SMPTE 259M support level C - 270 Mbyte/s, 525/625 component. B- 1 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Waveform. The display is similar to that shown when a timing offset is present. The number of possible waveform orientations is related to the ratio of the input and reference frame rates. B- 2 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Ground Closure interface to recall presets. Refer to Remote Control Port on page 2- -51 for information about enabling the remote preset function. Refer to Preset Menu on page 2- -82 for information about configuring the instrument presets. C- 1 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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TTL high, 15 V max Used alone, recalls preset 39 when pulled high. Used in conjunction with Pin 3 and Pin 4, recalls presets 36 to 42 as shown in Table C- - 2. C- 2 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
H Perform the Using DHCP Service to Assign an IP Address procedure on page C- -8 if your local network supports DHCP service, which dynamically assigns an IP address to connected equipment. C- 4 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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“0” character. I.E.: 123.123.76.32. 6. Check that the Web browser connects to the instrument as shown in Figure C- -2. Figure C- 2: Accessing the WFM700 remote interface with a Web browser C- 5 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Download Diagnostics Logs Downloads and displays the Diagnostics log Download System Events and Alarms Logs Downloads and displays the system events and alarm log. Tektronix Inc. Connects to the Tektronix, Inc. Web site C- 6 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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6. Touch the Save IP Address soft key to save the changed address. The new IP address is displayed in the top soft key. C- 7 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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DHCP service. 6. After an IP address has been assigned to the waveform monitor by the DHCP server, the top soft key will display the assigned address. C- 8 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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(if present in the signal). Table C- -4 details the meaning of the possible event types that can occur. C- 9 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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PC. To download the JRE (Java Run-Time Environment) plug-in from Sun Microsystems, go to the following URL, and download the appropriate code: http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4/ Once you download the executable file, launch the installation software and follow the instructions. C- 10 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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To perform a button press on the waveform monitor, click the same button on the virtual front-panel. Figure C- 4: Java applet showing the WFM700 Remote User Interface display C- 11 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Display screen Control buttons Control buttons Position controls Position sliders Controls for menus appear here Figure C- 5: Elements of the Java applet display C- 12 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Some of the settings can be changed only by using the instrument front panel and touchscreen. Displaying Help. You can display help by pressing the HELP button. This launches a new window that displays the online help from the instrument. C- 13 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Appendix C: Remote Control Figure C- 6: Changing the instrument configuration using the Remote User Interface C- 14 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
The touch panel on the LCD is a soft plastic surface. Observe the following precautions when cleaning: H Do not use abrasive cleaners or commercial glass cleaners. H Do not spray liquids directly on the surface. H Do not scrub the surface with excessive force. D- 1 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Check the waveform monitor once a year to verify that the instrument still meets its functional requirements. Refer to the Functional Check on page 1- -17. Yearly performance verification is recommended. Refer to the WFM700 Service Manual for the Performance Verification procedure. D- 2 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Appendix E: Firmware Upgrade Firmware upgrades for the waveform monitor will become available periodically. Check with your Tektronix representative for more information. Required Equipment NOTE. The firmware upgrade utility and the updated firmware image are available at the www.tektronix.com website.
NOTE. In order to use the DHCP Server option on the waveform monitor, your local network must support DHCP service. If necessary, refer to your local network administrator for assistance in determining which method to use when assigning your waveform monitor an IP address. E- 2 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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PC, enter the following IP address (you will not need to enter a gateway address or subnet mask): 192.168.1.2 6. Touch the Save IP Address soft key to save the changed address. The new IP address is displayed in the top soft key. E- 3 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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192.168.1.1 Save your changes and exit the Local Area Connection dialog box. Close or minimize the Control Panel. k. Proceed to Firmware Upgrade Procedure on page E- -6. E- 4 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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DHCP service. 6. After an IP address has been assigned to the waveform monitor by the DHCP server, the top soft key will display the assigned address. E- 5 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Instrument Setup on page E- -2, perform the following procedure to upgrade the instrument firmware: On your PC: 1. Access the Tektronix, Inc. Web site at www.tektronix.com and download the following two files: H Firmware upgrade utility (transfer.exe) H Image file of new firmware version (*.fmw)
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If you interrupt the firmware upgrade process after you touch the Continue soft key, you must return the waveform monitor to a Tektronix Customer Service Center to have the instru- ment firmware reinstalled. 16. To start the firmware upgrade, touch the Continue soft key (the upgrade process takes about 5 minutes).
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Updated versions of the WFM700 User Manual and WFM700 Release Notes corresponding to your new firmware version are available from the Tektronix, Inc. Web site: www.tektronix.com. E- 8...
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WARNING The following servicing instructions are for use only by qualified personnel. To avoid injury, do not perform any servicing other than that stated in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to all safety summaries before performing any service.
These instructions are for personnel who are familiar with servicing the product. If you need further details for disassembling or reassembling the product, refer to the appropriate product manual. Contact your nearest Tektronix, Inc., Service Center or Tektronix Factory Service for installation assistance.
Conversely, do not install the WFM700 waveform monitor into the 1700F02 Portable Cabinet, because it does not provide the correct ventilation. Additional- ly, there are keying pins to exclude this application. Figure F- 1: WFM7F02 portable cabinet F- 2 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Table F- -1 lists the tools and equipment you will need to install the WFM7F02 and Equipment List portable cabinet. Table F- 1: WFM7F02 required tools Required tools and equipment Part number TORX driver (T- - 15) F- 3 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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3. At the rear of the cabinet, install the two attaching screws through the left and right tabs and into the instrument chassis. See Figure F- -3. Keying pins Keying pin Cabinet attaching screws Figure F- 3: WFM7F02 rear-panel attaching screws F- 4 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
Table F- -3 lists the tools and equipment you will need to install the WFM7F03 and Equipment List plain cabinet. Table F- 3: WFM7F03 required tools Required tools and equipment Part number TORX driver (T- - 15) F- 7 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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31.14 mm (1.226 in) (12.072 in) 27.63 mm 66.97 mm (1.088 in) (2.637 in) Bottom 152.40 mm (6.000 in) 8X DIA 3.302 mm (.130 in) 31.14 mm (1.226 in) Figure F- 6: WFM7F03 cabinet dimensions F- 8 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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3. At the rear of the cabinet, install the two attaching screws, provided in this kit, through the left and right tabs and into the instrument chassis. See Figure F- -7. Keying pins Keying pin Cabinet attaching screws Figure F- 7: WFM7F03 rear-panel attaching screws F- 9 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
The WFM7F05 rack adapter, shown in Figure F- -8, is designed to house two, 1/2 rack-width instruments side-by-side in a rack. The WFM7F05 accommodates various Tektronix products by using two types of sleeves (either sleeve can be mounted in either side of the adapter): H The WFM7F00 sleeve is designed to properly fit only the WFM700 waveform monitors.
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Top View Side View 482.32 mm 132.92 mm (18.989 in) (5.233 in) 444.73 mm (17.509 in) 449.30 mm (17.689 in) Figure F- 9: WFM7F05 rack adapter dimensions F- 12 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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(.625 in) 9.53 mm (.375 in) 25.40 mm 38.10 mm (1.000 in) 53.98 mm (1.500 in) 63.50 mm (2.125 in) (2.500 in) 17.86 mm (.703 in) Figure F- 11: Rear bracket guide dimensions F- 14 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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7. Secure the guide bracket to the rack adapter, using the nut bar and attaching hardware. 8. Tighten all attaching screws that were left loose in the previous steps. F- 15 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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(one on each side) To adjust the WFM7F05 Rack Adapter, attach the handle bracket using one of the three settings shown below. Figure F- 12: Adjusting the position of the WFM7F05 rack adapter handles F- 16 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Rear view of the Rear view of the 1700F00A sleeve WFM7F00 sleeve (390-1211-XX) (390-1210-XX) Figure F- 13: Rear view of the WFM7F05 sleeves, showing the locations of the attaching tabs and screws F- 17 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Attempting to force an instrument into the wrong sleeve may damage the tabs. 4. Slide the instrument into the sleeve. Be careful not to let the instrument slide out of the sleeve until the two screws are attached on the rear. F- 18 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
H Do not allow anything capable of generating or holding a static charge on the work surface. H Handle circuit boards by the edges or hold onto grounded shields when possible. H Do not slide circuit boards over any surface. G- 1 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
(about 3 turns) or remove the screws if desired. b. Remove two screws (T-10) from the front of the chassis cover (see Figure G- -2). Save the screws for reinstallation. G- 3 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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(T- - 15) Loosen these screws (T- - 10) Loosen these Remove these screws (T- - 10) screws (T- - 15) Figure G- 2: WFM700 chassis, showing screws to loosen and remove G- 4 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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If you are installing a second input module, install the grounding clip that was shipped with the module (see Figure G- -4). h. Proceed to Step 6 on page G- -8. G- 5 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Appendix G: Module Installation White ejector lever Module Plastic guide Plastic guide Fan housing Remove this screw (T- - 15) Figure G- 3: Inserting the module into the chassis G- 6 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Appendix G: Module Installation Ground clip makes contact on screw heads Place ground clip between modules Figure G- 4: Installing the grounding clip between two input modules G- 7 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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Hold the cover on the chassis tightly, applying pressure to compress the foam underneath. Tighten the screws along the right and left sides of the chassis. (If it is easier for you, turn the instrument chassis on its side while tightening these screws.) G- 8 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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[HELP button > System Info > Installed Modules] This completes the module installation. To verify proper instrument operation, perform the appropriate functional check procedure(s). Refer to Functional Check on page 1- -17. G- 9 WFM700HD, WFM700A, & WFM700M Waveform Monitors...
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