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MM-410 Waveform/Vector
Rasterizing Monitor
AVM-510A Series Automated
Video Monitors
Operator's Manual
946-5500-00
November 2001

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  • Page 1 MM-410 Waveform/Vector Rasterizing Monitor AVM-510A Series Automated Video Monitors Operator’s Manual 946-5500-00 November 2001...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2001 by Magni Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without written permission from Magni Systems, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. Magni Systems, Inc. products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Organization ............................1-1 Conventions ............................1-2 Special Notices..........................1-2 Safety Precautions..........................1-3 2. Product Overview (MM-410) MM-410 Waveform/Vector Rasterizing Monitor ................2-1 MM-410 Features..........................2-2 MM-410 Front View ......................... 2-3 Input Signal LEDs..........................2-4 Display Button LEDs........................2-4 Position LEDs ........................... 2-4 Filter LEDs ............................
  • Page 4 Contents 4. Installation Introduction............................4-1 Installing the MM-410/AVM-510A into a Rack ................4-1 Connecting Signal Input and Video Output Lines ................4-2 Connecting Auxiliaries ........................4-2 DC Control............................4-3 Alarm (AVM-510A) ........................... 4-3 Analog Audio Inputs (AVM-510A)....................4-3 RS-232 Computer (AVM-510A) ....................... 4-4 RS-232 Modem (AVM-510A)......................
  • Page 5 Contents SPLIT SCREEN..........................6-4 WFM LIMIT LINE..........................6-4 OUT OF LIMIT LINE........................6-4 UPPER LIMIT LINE..........................6-4 LOWER LIMIT LINE........................6-4 GRATICULE OPTIONS........................6-4 +V SWITCH............................6-5 EXT PHASE PRESET ........................6-5 COLOR BARS............................6-5 OTHER Sub-Menu..........................6-5 LOCK..............................6-5 SERIAL PORTS (AVM-510A)......................6-5 MODEM PRINTER PORT........................6-5 COMPUTER PORT..........................6-5 PRINTER SETUP..........................6-6 COMPUTER SETUP .........................6-6 Press Enter To Print Waveform......................6-6 ALARM SETTINGS (AVM-510A) ....................6-6 MASTER ALARM (ON or OFF)......................6-6...
  • Page 6 Contents H BLANKING LEVEL ........................6-11 COLOR SETUP ..........................6-12 MEASUREMENT LINE......................... 6-12 SIGNAL ID (NTSC) ........................6-12 SIGNAL ID (PAL)..........................6-12 COLOR/COLOUR LIMITS......................6-12 FREQUENCY RESP ........................6-12 MEASUREMENT LINE......................... 6-12 SIGNAL ID (NTSC) ........................6-12 SIGNAL ID (PAL)..........................6-13 FREQ RESP LIMITS........................
  • Page 7 Contents Using Intensity and Persistence......................6-16 Identifying Waveforms........................6-17 Displaying SC/H Phase and Time Codes..................6-18 Videotaping Waveforms........................6-20 Memory Recall with External Switches ..................6-20 External Alarm and Memory Status....................6-20 20 Second Delay..........................6-21 Memory Status ..........................6-21 Controlling the AVM-510A with a Computer .................6-21 Getting Information To and From the AVM-510A .................6-22 Printing Waveforms and Vectors (AVM-510A)................6-23 Intensity, Persistence, and Print Density Controls................6-23 7.
  • Page 8 Contents 8. Audio (AVM-510A) Introduction............................8-1 Audio Reference Levels ........................8-2 Audio Meter ............................8-3 Audio Limit Reporting........................8-4 9. Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) Introduction............................9-1 Automeasurement Screen Elements....................9-1 Additional Measurement Definitions ....................9-2 Test Signal Measurement Sets ......................9-3 Automeasurement Set ........................
  • Page 9 Electrical .............................A-1 Video Standards..........................A-1 Inputs..............................A-1 Video Inputs............................A-1 Audio Inputs (AVM-510A)........................A-1 External Reference Input ........................A-1 Outputs..............................A-2 Picture Monitor Display Outputs ......................A-2 Display (MM-410) ..........................A-2 Display (AVM-510A) ........................A-2 Readout ...............................A-2 Memory...............................A-2 Measurement Screens (AVM-510A)....................A-2 Measurement Parameters (AVM-510A)...................A-3 PictureGuard (AVM-510A)......................A-3 Waveform............................A-4 Vector ..............................A-5...
  • Page 10 Analog Audio Input Connector (AVM-510A) ................B-3 DC Control/Alarm Connector......................B-3 Notes ..............................B-4 C. Memory Locations Introduction............................C-1 Saving Settings in Memory......................C-1 MM-410/AVM-510A Memory Locations ..................C-2 D. Calibration Introduction............................D-1 Notes ..............................D-2 E. Command Codes (AVM-510A) Introduction............................E-1 Guidelines ............................
  • Page 11 2-2. MM-410 Rear View........................2-6 3-1. AVM-510A Front View ......................3-3 3-2. AVM-510A Rear View ......................3-6 4-1. MM-410/AVM-510A Rack Installation (AVM-510A Shown) ..........4-2 5-1. MM-410 Front View......................... 5-2 5-2. AVM-510A Front View ......................5-3 5-3. Monitor Display Explanation....................5-4 5-4.
  • Page 12 Contents 7-22. Two Composite Waveforms (Parade)...................7-20 7-23. Two Composite Vectors ......................7-21 7-24. Safe Title Area........................7-23 7-25. Reduced Size Waveform Display..................7-24 7-26. Picture Display with Waveform/Vector Mixed..............7-25 7-27. Picture Guard Locations .......................7-27 7-28. A/Ref Split Image .........................7-29 8-1. Audio Reference Levels Display....................8-2 8-2.

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    This manual describes how to install, configure, and operate the MM-410 Waveform/Vector Rasterizing Monitor (MM-410) and the AVM-510A Series Automated Video Monitors (AVM-510A). The information presented will help to familiarize you with all aspects of the MM-410/AVM-510A and provide a reference tool for questions you might have in the future.

  • Page 14: Conventions

    )— Describes the component measurement set and the digital measurement set when an SDM-550 is interconnected. • Appendix A: Specifications— Lists the MM-410/AVM-510A electrical and mechanical specifications. • Appendix B: Connector Pinouts— Identifies and describes the pinouts of each connector on the MM-410/AVM-510A.

  • Page 15: Safety Precautions

    About This Manual Safety Precautions Adhere to the following safety precautions to ensure proper use of the MM-410/AVM-510A. WARNING: FOR PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
  • Page 16 About This Manual Notes...

  • Page 17: Product Overview (Mm-410)

    Magnification and line select modes, enable viewing of VITS and a vertical blanking interval. The MM-410 is a compact low-power design (1 RU) that fits the smallest editing suites or ENG vans.

  • Page 18: Mm-410 Features

    Product Overview (MM-410) MM-410 Features • • Works in all standard 525 and 625 analog Automatically switches between 525 and 625 formats: NTSC, PAL, SMPTE, EBU, Beta, MII, S-video, GBR (RGB) • • Waveform and vectors can be colored Displays waveform and vector together in...

  • Page 19: Mm-410 Front View

    Image Grat HORIZONTAL Sweep H Mag Vec. Phase Horizontal Position 2 Field Field Sel Line Sel Var. Gain Ext Ref Ext Ref MENU Config Msmt Enter Prev Mnu Clr Mnu Memory Recall Image Grat MM-001 Figure 2-1. MM-410 Front View...

  • Page 20: Input Signal Leds

    Product Overview (MM-410) Power Switch Powers the MM-410 on and off. Mode Buttons The Mode buttons and the Blue button determine what the monitor displays: Waveform, Vector, Picture, or Memory Recall. Refer to Chapter 5, “Front Panel Operation,” for more information about configuring the MM-410 using the front panel buttons.

  • Page 21: Sweep Leds

    The right knob is used to adjust the Vector Phase, Line Select, and Variable Gain functions of the MM-410. It can also be used to select and adjust items in the menu options. Refer to Chapter 5, “Front Panel Operation,” for more information about configuring the MM-410 using the front panel buttons.

  • Page 22: Mm-410 Rear View

    Product Overview (MM-410) MM-410 Rear View The following cable connectors can be viewed from the rear of the MM-410 (see Figure 2-2). Legend Connector Function RS-232 Lets you connect to a PC for system updates. Picture monitor These outputs (S-video and composite) are available for a picture outputs monitor display of a picture, waveforms, or signal status.

  • Page 23: Product Overview (Avm-510A)

    • digital measurement set (Refer to Chaper 12) For those facilities in transition to Serial Digital 601, Magni also offers the SDM-560 Series, an innovative solution that builds on the AVM-510A analog platform. The SDM-560 provides Serial Digital and Composite inputs in a single unit with the features of the AVM-510A Series and new...

  • Page 24: Avm-510A Features

    Product Overview (AVM-510A) AVM-510A Features • • Works in all standard 525 and 625 analog Automatically switches between 525 and 625 formats: NTSC, PAL, SMPTE, EBU, Beta, MII, S-video, GBR (RGB) • • Waveform and vectors can be colored Displays waveform and vector together in separately different colors •...

  • Page 25: Avm-510A Front View

    Product Overview (AVM-510A) AVM-510A Front View The following LEDs, indicators, buttons, switches (knobs) can be viewed from the front of the AVM-510A (see Figure 3-1). Some buttons on the front panel have two functions when used in conjunction NOTE: with the Blue (2nd) button. MODE AVM-510A Automated Video Monitor...

  • Page 26: Input Signal Leds

    Product Overview (AVM-510A) Power Switch Powers the AVM-510A on and off. Mode Buttons The Mode buttons and the Blue button determine what the monitor displays: Wfm, Mix,Vector, Picture, AutoMeas (Automeasure), or Memory Recall. Refer to Chapter 5, “Front Panel Operation,” for more information about configuring the AVM-510A using the front panel buttons.

  • Page 27: Position Leds

    Product Overview (AVM-510A) Position LEDs Three Position LEDs (1, 2, and 3) light in conjunction with the three Position button selections. Filter LEDs Three Filter LEDs (Luma, Chroma, and Parade) light in conjunction with the three Filter button selections. Refer to Chapter 5, “Front Panel Operation,” for more information about configuring the AVM-510A using the front panel buttons.

  • Page 28: Avm-510A Rear View

    A composite analog external reference signal representing studio reference timing. < S-video One switchable loop-through S-video input. Can only be selected (A or B) using the Input menu options. MAGNI SYSTEMS INC., USA VIDEO INPUTS CPNT (B) ANALOG AUDIO POWER OUTPUTS COMPUTER...

  • Page 29: Installation

    1. Install the rack ears onto the MM-410/AVM-510A. 2. Insert the MM-410/AVM-510A into the rack and then secure it using the supplied screws. 3. Connect the supplied power cord to an ac power source and to the back of the MM-410/AVM- 510A.

  • Page 30: Connecting Signal Input And Video Output Lines

    Figure 4-1. MM-410/AVM-510A Rack Installation (AVM-510A Shown) Connecting Signal Input and Video Output Lines Refer to Chapter 2, “Product Overview (MM-410) and Chapter 3, “Product Overview (AVM-510A),” for detailed descriptions and the locations of the MM-410/AVM-510A rear panel signal input and video output connectors.

  • Page 31: Dc Control

    Installation DC Control This 9-pin connector lets you select any of the first four front panel memory locations by grounding (earthing) any one of the four pins (DC Control). An indication of the selection of one of the first three memories is given by the grounding of three other pins (refer to the following table).

  • Page 32: Computer (Avm-510A)

    Configuring the Inputs As you become familiar with the MM-410/AVM-510A you will learn how flexible it is. The MM- 410/AVM-510A lets you select a variety of settings to fit your specific needs. However, an important thing to remember is the format of the three signal inputs: Input A:, Input B:, and an external reference (see Figures 2-2 and 3-2).
  • Page 33 SWITCH ON/OFF setting for PAL even when memory is stored for NTSC and (2) limit settings for both standards are stored. When a configuration is saved in a memory location, all MM-410/AVM-510A functions are stored in that memory. This includes items that are not displayed. For example, a waveform and measurement setup when a picture is displayed.
  • Page 34 Installation Notes...

  • Page 35: Front Panel Operation

    This chapter explains how to operate the MM-410 Waveform/Vector Rasterizing Monitor (MM-410) and the AVM-510A Series Automated Video Monitors (AVM-510A) by using its front panel buttons and rotary switches (knobs). The MM-410/AVM-510A front panel is made up of four main sections (see Figures 5-1 and 5-2): •...

  • Page 36: Mm-410 Front View

    Image Grat HORIZONTAL Sweep H Mag Vec. Phase Horizontal Position 2 Field Field Sel Line Sel Var. Gain Ext Ref Ext Ref MENU Config Msmt Enter Prev Mnu Clr Mnu Memory Recall Image Grat MM-001 Figure 5-1. MM-410 Front View...

  • Page 37: Avm-510A Front View

    Front Panel Operation MODE AVM-510A Automated Video Monitor Picture Input Single Auto Vector Display Alternate Meas Memory Parade Recall VERTICAL Vertical Vector Position Luma Split Filter Chroma Screen Parade MENU MODE VERTICAL HORIZONTAL AVM-510A Automated Video Monitor Vertical Horizontal Vector Vector Picture Input...

  • Page 38: Monitor Display Explanation

    Front Panel Operation Monitor Display Explanation Figure 5-3 shows what you can see on a monitor display as you operate the MM-410/AVM-510A using the front panel buttons and knobs. The table that follows explains each of the display areas. Figure 5-3. Monitor Display Explanation...

  • Page 39: Mode

    Front Panel Operation Figure Description Legend Indicates the selected and displayed input signal A or B, the displayed signal system 525 (NTSC) or 625 (PAL), and the displayed signal format digital for the A or B input. Field and Line – Field and line number display. Waveform –...

  • Page 40: Vertical

    Front Panel Operation Vertical These buttons let you manipulate and vertically position waveforms on a display monitor. The following table lists the functions of the Vertical buttons and knob. Button/Knob Function Positions the waveform on a display monitor. Use this knob to Vertical Position move the waveform up or down.

  • Page 41: Horizontal

    Front Panel Operation Horizontal These buttons let you manipulate and horizontally position waveforms on a display monitor. The following table lists the functions of the Horizontal buttons and knob. Button/Knob Function Positions the waveform on a display monitor. Use this knob to Horizontal Position move the waveform left or right.

  • Page 42: Menu

    Menu One main button (Config) is available on the front panel for both the MM-410 and the AVM-510A. A second button (Mesmnt) is also available for the AVM-510A only. These buttons let you access the following Configure and Measurement menu options (see Figures 5-1 and 5-2).

  • Page 43: How The Menu Works

    WAVEFORM READOUTS • AUDIO OPTIONS • MULTIBURST ID Refer to Chapter 6, “Operating the MM-410/AVM-510A,” for more information about the Config and Mesmnt menu options. How the Menu Works Following are some basic rules about how the menu works. •...

  • Page 44: Choosing Menu Options

    Menu entries in all capital letters indicate that there are sub-menus below that entry. • The Blue button is used for quick access to the functions available for the MM-410/AVM-510A. To use the Blue button, simply press it and then press the button that relates to the function you want to select.

  • Page 45: Color Limits Screen

    Front Panel Operation You can exit a menu using several methods: • Pressing the Prev Mnu button closes the current menu and moves you back to the previous menu. If you press it enough times, you will exit all menus. •...

  • Page 46: Quick Access To Commonly Used Functions

    Display a waveform as a two-field display. Sweep * This button is blank on the MM-410. The Blue button also has an escape function under certain conditions. For example, if you quickly press the Blue button twice, the following message flashes on the monitor screen:...

  • Page 47: Factory Reset

    Front Panel Operation Factory Reset To reset the MM-410/AVM-510A back to its factory default settings: 1. Quickly press the Blue button twice. Afterwards the following message appears on the monitor screen: Press Enter for FACTORY RESET 2. Press the Enter button to reset or any other key to cancel the reset.
  • Page 48 Front Panel Operation Notes 5-14...

  • Page 49: Operating The Mm-410/Avm-510A

    6. Operating the MM-410/AVM-510A Introduction This chapter describes how to operate the MM-410 Waveform/Vector Rasterizing Monitor (MM-410) and the AVM-510A Series Automated Video Monitors (AVM-510A). By now you should have the MM-410/AVM-510A installed and configured for your specific needs. Using the information provided in this chapter, you can now select, monitor, automeasure, and report the appropriate display options available in the Config (Configure) and Mesmnt (Measurement) menus.

  • Page 50: Config Menu

    Operating the MM-410/AVM-510A Config Menu The Config menu contains the display portion of the MM-410/AVM-510A. It lets you view the input, display, vector, memory, time, alarm settings, and serial port options shown in Figure 6-1. The following sections describe each of the Config menu options.

  • Page 51: Input A

    Operating the MM410/AVM-510A INPUT Sub-Menu This section describes each of the INPUT sub-menu options. Input A: and Input B: lets you select a displayed input and the format of the selected input. INPUT A: Lets you select either a CPST-1 (Composite) or S-video signal input for display when Input A: is selected.

  • Page 52: Line Select Mode

    Operating the MM-410/AVM-510A LINE SELECT MODE Lets you select either a 2 line or 15 line display. SAFE AREA Lets you turn on/off the safe title and safe action areas of a display. Safe title is limited to 90% of the display (no part of the NTSC/PAL display can be closer than 10% to the edge).

  • Page 53: Switch

    COMPUTER PORT Lets you select between MAGNI SDM, CONTROL/LOGBOOK, MEMORY I/O, REPORT, or NOT USED. If a computer is connected to your AVM-510A, you can use it to store measurement report files or to...

  • Page 54: Printer Setup

    Operating the MM-410/AVM-510A PRINTER SETUP Lets you select and display the following options: PRINTER TYPE Display the type of printer connected to a computer (HP DeskJet 500C, HP Laser Jet, HP DeskJet, or Epson FX-85. PRINT DENSITY Lets you see the print density of a display in the form of a horizontal bar graph.

  • Page 55: Set Internal Clock

    Operating the MM410/AVM-510A SET INTERNAL CLOCK Lets you set the internal clock of the MM-410/AVM-510A. The selections are: YEAR, MONTH, DAY, HOURS, and MINUTES, and SECONDS. Select Press To Set and then the Enter button to save the internal clock settings.

  • Page 56: Mesmnt Menu

    Operating the MM-410/AVM-510A Mesmnt Menu The Mesmnt menu contains the measurement portion of the MM-410/AVM-510A (see Figure 6-2 and Figure 6-3). The Mesmnt menu lets you view the A and B input (digital) measurement options. The following sections describe each of the Mesmnt menu options.

  • Page 57: A And B Measurements (Composite Pal)

    Operating the MM410/AVM-510A Measurement (Composite PAL, one each for Input A and Input B) AUDIO SELECT SET OPTIONS NOISE LINE, 10 to 35 SYSTEM VIDEO MEASURE LINE, 1/3:10 to 2/4:262 RESPONSE TIME SIGNAL ID, AUTO SIG ID/LIVE VIDEO/75% COLOUR BARS/ (bar graph) AUDIO METER, ON/OFF 100% COLOUR BARS/MULTIBURST/CCIR 17/330/...

  • Page 58: Time Readout Sub-Menu

    Operating the MM-410/AVM-510A TIME READOUT Sub-Menu The TIME READOUT sub-menu options let you select the TIME, TIME SOURCE, or VITC LINE options. TIME Lets you turn ON/OFF the internal clock. TIME SOURCE Lets you display one of the following time sources: VITC TIMECODE or INTERNAL CLOCK. The TIME SOURCE option also lets you automatically switch between VITC TIMECODE or INTERNAL CLOCK by selecting AUTO SWITCH.

  • Page 59: System Video

    Operating the MM410/AVM-510A SELECT SET Sub-Menu (AVM-510A, Composite NTSC) The SELECT SET sub-menu options let you select SYSTEM VIDEO, COLOR SETUP, FREQUENCY RESP, NON LINEAR, or AUTOMEASURE (see Figure 6-2). When AUTOMEASURE is selected the AVM-510A automatically enables the proper measurement set for the line selected in the signal under test.

  • Page 60: Color Setup

    Operating the MM-410/AVM-510A COLOR SETUP Lets you select the MEASURE LINE, SIGNAL ID, or COLOR LIMITS options (COLOUR LIMITS for PAL). MEASUREMENT LINE Lets you select a line (1/3:10 to 2/4:262) that measurements can be taken from (1/3:7 to 2/4:612 for PAL).

  • Page 61: Freq Resp Limits

    Operating the MM410/AVM-510A SIGNAL ID (PAL) Lets you select AUTO SIG ID, LIVE VIDEO, 75% COLOUR BARS, 100% COLOUR BARS, MULTIBURST, CCIR 17/330, NATIONAL ITS, or CCIR18. When AUTO SIG ID is selected, the AVM-510A automatically detects from the selected line what type of test signal is present. The line number and type of test signal present appears in the upper-right corner of the AUTO MEAS SET display screen.

  • Page 62: Automeasure (Ntsc)

    Operating the MM-410/AVM-510A AUTOMEASURE (NTSC) Lets you select a line (1/3:10 to 2/4:262) that measurements can be taken from. Refer to Appendix F, “Options (AVM-510A),” for more information about optional measurement sets. AUTO MEAS SET (PAL) Lets you select a line (1/3:7 to 2/4:612) that measurements can be taken from.

  • Page 63: Report Sustained Errors

    Operating the MM410/AVM-510A REPORT SUSTAINED ERRORS Lets you turn OFF or set the time (in minutes) of REPORT SUSTAINED ERRORS. REPORT ALL ERRORS CLEAR Lets you turn ON/OFF the REPORT ALL ERRORS CLEAR option. REPORTING DELAY Lets you turn ON/OFF the REPORTING DELAY option. AUDIO OPTIONS Sub-Menu (AVM-510A) The AUDIO OPTIONS sub-menu options let you select the AUDIO METER, REF LEVEL dB, or AUDIO REPORT options.

  • Page 64: Using Intensity And Persistence

    H Mag, and Line Select. Enter the DISPLAY menu so you can change the Persistence. Turn it way down, to the left, and you will see very few dots making up the trace. The MM-410/AVM-510A is sampling the incoming signal at various randomized points and building a trace. With Persistence turned down, those individual points decay rapidly.

  • Page 65: Identifying Waveforms

    Afterwards, when you recall a memory, the MM-410/AVM-510A switches to the proper video standard and displays the waveform in a distinctive color. To establish colors associated with standards: 1.

  • Page 66: Displaying Sc/H Phase And Time Codes

    Operating the MM-410/AVM-510A To create labels, decide what you want the label to say. You get 12 characters for each label. 1. Press the Config button. 2. Select INPUT and then press the Enter button. 3. Select LABEL INPUTS and then press the Enter button.
  • Page 67 (VITC TIMECODE, INTERNAL CLOCK, or AUTO SWITCH). If you want to view VITC, the MM-410/AVM-510A has to know which line has the time code. If you use the internal clock, you have to set the time and date. Note that the date part of the clock is used in reporting;...

  • Page 68: Videotaping Waveforms

    Operating the MM-410/AVM-510A Videotaping Waveforms Because the output of the MM-410/AVM-510A is a video signal, you can handle it as you would handle any other video signal. There are two video outputs, both available at the same time: one VHS and one S-video.

  • Page 69: 20 Second Delay

    1 of the connector, pin 6 changes from +5 V dc to 0 V dc. The MM-410 does not support the Alarm Out function (pin 5) of the NOTE: DC/CONTROL/ ALARM connector.

  • Page 70: Getting Information To And From The Avm-510A

    Operating the MM-410/AVM-510A To connect at short distances, you need: • A computer running Windows 3.1, 95, 98, or NT with an available serial port • A 9-pin serial cable • Logbook Software To configure the AVM-510A for a modem connection: 1.

  • Page 71: Printing Waveforms And Vectors (Avm-510A)

    Operating the MM410/AVM-510A Printing Waveforms and Vectors (AVM-510A) You can print anything you see in an AVM-510A display except the picture. The picture display is not processed in the AVM-510A, so it is not available in digital form. Before you print, you must connect a printer and then configure the AVM-510A for the printer you want to use.
  • Page 72 Operating the MM-410/AVM-510A Print the vector using several settings of Print Density. At low settings, you will get nothing but the vector graticle. At higher settings the dots appear, and at very high settings the transitions are visible in the print.

  • Page 73: Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, And Pictures

    7. Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures Introduction This chapter shows you how to view waveforms, vectors, and pictures using the MM-410 Waveform/Vector Rasterizing Monitor (MM-410) and the AVM-510A Series Automated Video Monitors (AVM-510A). Sections in this chapter include: • Waveforms: –...

  • Page 74: Displaying A Waveform

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures Displaying a Waveform Pressing the Waveform button lets you see a waveform for the selected input signal. Once displayed, you can move and expand it vertically and horizontally using the Vertical/Horizontal (knobs) and V Mag/H Mag buttons. Figure 7-1 shows a basic waveform display.

  • Page 75: Measuring A Waveform With The Graticule

    Also, you cannot display a vector with a waveform at the 2 Field sweep rate. Figure 7-2. 1H Sweep Rate (A: 525 CPST) The following table lists the sweep selections and sweep rates for the MM-410/AVM-510A. Sweep Selection Sweep Rate 5 µ/division (shows one line)

  • Page 76: Waveform Limit Lines

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures Waveform Limit Lines Waveform limit lines cause the waveform to turn red each time a portion of it goes outside a pre- determined set of limits. Two specific limits can be set: an upper limit for peak video and a lower limit for sync tip.

  • Page 77: Setting Waveform Limit Lines

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures Setting Waveform Limit Lines Waveform limit lines show any part of the input signal that goes above or below a pre-determined set of limits. Note that these limits are shown relative to the signal blanking level, not the graticule, so moving the waveform up or down does not move the beginning of the red area (see Figure 7-4).

  • Page 78: Switching Pal Graticule To Percent

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures Switching PAL Graticule to Percent The PAL waveform graticule is scaled, in volts, by default (Figure 7-5). For some measurements you might want to change this option to percent (Figure 7-6). To switch the PAL graticule from volts to percent: 1.

  • Page 79: How To View A Selected Line (Waveform, Vector And Cpnt Bars)

    Bars) You use the front panel to view a selected line from an odd field or an even field. The MM-410/AVM- 510A is normally set up to view all lines of the video signal, however, you can change this setting to view any two or 15 lines by pressing the Line Sel button and accessing the Configure menu.

  • Page 80: Viewing A Vertical Interval

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures The most efficient way to use line select is with the two-field display. When you use 2 Field sweep and line select together, the selected lines are brightened in the two-field display. Figure 7-7. Line Select Indicator Viewing a Vertical Interval You can view a vertical interval using two methods: 2F sweep (expanded horizontally) and line select (see Figures 7-8 and 7-9).

  • Page 81: F Sweep, Highlighting Lines 17 And 18

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures 7. Press the H Mag button to reduce the two-field magnification. 8. Press the Sweep button once or twice to view a one-line or two-line waveform display. 9. To go back to viewing the entire vertical interval, press the Blue and Sweep buttons and then the H Mag button.

  • Page 82: Using Filters

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures Using Filters Filters let you view only a luminance display or a chrominance display. You can parade these waveform displays with the normal or flat waveform to view a signal in three ways at the same time. Paraded filters can also be separated vertically.

  • Page 83: Displaying A Component Signal

    • SMPTE/525 or EBU/625 • Beta • • GBR (or RGB) NOTE: GBR and RGB are the same. Magni uses the GBR designation because Green is the channel with sync, if there is sync in the signal. 7-11...

  • Page 84: Beta Component Waveform And Vector

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures All component signals must use Input B:. To configure the B input: 1. Press the Config button. 2. Select INPUT and then press the Enter button. 3. Select INPUT B:. 4. Turn the knob or press the Enter button until the desired component signal is listed. 5.

  • Page 85: Beta Signal In Alternate With B-Y And R-Y Raised

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures Figure 7-14. Beta Signal in Alternate with B-Y and R-Y Raised Figure 7-15. 525 Beta Signal, Parade Mode 7-13...

  • Page 86: Displaying A Bowtie Signal

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures Displaying a Bowtie Signal Bowtie is a specific component video signal used to accurately measure the time delay between the components. Bowtie signals consist of continous sine waves in the three components. In the main channel (Y or G), the sine wave is one frequency.

  • Page 87: Viewing A Vector

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures Viewing a Vector Vectors can be viewed at any time by pressing the Vector button (see Figures 7-16 through 7-18). Pressing the Vector button twice shows a vector and a waveform together. Unless you changed it, the vector color is always yellow so it can be seen easily with a waveform.

  • Page 88: Composite Vector

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures This process saves the color you just selected as well as these settings: display type, input standard, position, intensity, and whether or not safe area is on or off. Figure 7-16. Composite Vector Figure 7-17. Component Waveform and Vector Figure 7-18.

  • Page 89: Controlling The Vector Display

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures Controlling the Vector Display You use the right knob to control the vector display. This switch acts as the variable gain control for vectors as well as waveforms. The switch also has the same scrolling action as the H Pos knob for expanding waveforms.

  • Page 90: Locking The Vector To External Sync

    Blue button and then press the Field Sel (Ext Ref) button. Repeat this sequence to go back to the internal reference. When the MM-410/AVM-510A is externally referenced, the word EXT appears at the top center of the display.

  • Page 91: Comparing Two Waveforms Or Vectors (Avm-510A)

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures When the vector display is externally referenced, note that the burst vector does not lie along the 180º line. You can rotate this display using the right knob or you can preset the rest position of the external sync as follows: 1.

  • Page 92: Two Composite Waveforms (Alternate)

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures The way to compare two component waveforms or vectors is to view one of them and then save it as an image, view the other waveform or vector, and then recall the image of the first. Refer to the next section “Saving Waveform and Vector Images”...

  • Page 93: Saving Waveform And Vector Images

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures Figure 7-23. Two Composite Vectors Saving Waveform and Vector Images The MM-410/AVM-510A has space to save up to 6 waveform or vector images. Before saving an image, keep the following in mind: • You can save the image of a waveform or a vector or a waveform and vector together.

  • Page 94: Locking And Clamping The Signal

    You can also lock the signal to external sync form a sync source or another signal. Some signal sources have inherently poor stability, such as the video from consumer-grade VCRs. The MM-410/AVM-510A lets you lock to these unstable signals by switching from narrow locking to wide.

  • Page 95: Viewing A Picture With Waveforms

    Viewing a Picture with Waveforms Most waveform montors do not let you view a picture. The MM-410/AVM-510A not only lets you view a picture, but also shows you a safe title area and lets you view a waveform, vector, and picture all at the same time (Figure 7-24).

  • Page 96: Reduced Size Waveform Display

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures Figure 7-25. Reduced Size Waveform Display This display offers several choices. For example, the display can show the waveform alone, the vector alone, or both. The background of the waveform/vector can be opaque, so you cannot see the picture through it, or it can be mixed with the picture (see Figure 7-26).

  • Page 97: Monitoring Signal Quality With Picture Guard (Avm-510A)

    Pressing the Split Screen button a second time displays Picture Guard if Picture Guard is activated. When Picture Guard is on, there is a small Magni logo in the lower-right corner of the display. This sign shows you Picture Guard is on and not simply looking at the picture To activate Picture Guard for the Split Screen button: 1.
  • Page 98 After selecting the desired signal parameters to view in Picture Guard, press the Auto Meas button again. You should now see the Magni logo in the lower-right corner of the screen. You might also see a small rectangular icon or two indicating any parameter that is out of tolerance.

  • Page 99: Picture Reference While External Reference Is On

    Picture Reference While External Reference is On The picture is normally referenced to itself when displayed, even if the MM-410/AVM-510A is set to REFERENCE (EXT). This prevents the picture from shifting up and down, left and right, if the timing of the external sync is different from the displayed signal.

  • Page 100: Comparing Two Signals With A Picture

    When A/Ref Split is active, turn it on by pressing the Split Screen button. Pressing the Split Screen button cycles through the following: • Reduced size, picture with quarter-size waveform, vector or both • Picture Guard, if active, showing the Magni logo in the lower right corner. • A/Ref Split (if active) 7-28...

  • Page 101: A/Ref Split Image

    Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures Notice that the second two items appear only when they are marked ACTIVE. If they are DISABLED, they will not appear when the Split Screen button is pressed. To use this display, the video signal must be the same for both inputs. If both sources have color bars, you can do a reasonable job of adjusting by matching the signals with the same live video picture.
  • Page 102 Viewing Waveforms, Vectors, and Pictures Notes 7-30...

  • Page 103: Audio (Avm-510A)

    8. Audio (AVM-510A) Introduction In addition to displaying and monitoring video, the AVM-510A Series Automated Video Monitors (AVM-510A) also let you: • Set audio reference levels • Display the audio meter • Audio limit reporting...

  • Page 104: Audio Reference Levels

    Audio (AVM-510A) Audio Reference Levels The AVM-510A lets you set an audio reference level (see Figure 8-1). The audio meter indicator turns yellow above the 0 reference mark and red when the level exceeds 8 dBu above this set reference mark.

  • Page 105: Audio Meter

    Audio (AVM-510A) Audio Meter Audio meters can be turned on or off using the AUDIO METER menu option. Once selected, the audio meter appears at the left and right of all monitor displays. To make changes to any of the audio meter options, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 106: Audio Limit Reporting

    Audio (AVM-510A) Audio Limit Reporting You can set audio limits to generate a report, activate an alarm, or activate a Picture Guard indicator if audio levels are above or below the set limits for longer than a preset time. The report can include both audio and video and can be initiated by an audio out of limits indication.

  • Page 107: Automatic Measurement (Avm-510A)

    9. Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) Introduction Automeasurement uses the full power of the AVM-510A Series Automated Video Monitors (AVM- 510A) signal processing capabilities. Automeasurement is a flexible system that can take specific kinds of measurements on the most common types of test signals and present these measurements as graphs, as numerical values, and as a red (out of limits) or green (within limits) indications.

  • Page 108: Additional Measurement Definitions

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) On the extreme left side is a series of boxes, some with a single dot, some with a “P,” and some empty. They indicate the following: • Single Dot current value being measured. • current value being measured and monitored by Picture Guard. •...

  • Page 109: Test Signal Measurement Sets

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) Test Signal Measurement Sets Three basic composite test signal measurement sets are available with the AVM-510A. Two of the measurement sets are associated with common test signals, such as color bars and multiburst signals. The third measurement set is for live video. The test signal measurement sets can be applied to several test signals, for example, 75% or 100% color bars.

  • Page 110: Automeasurement Set

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) • Forcing Live Video The choice usually used with System Video allows all System Video parameters to be measured on a live video signal. In the two other measurement sets, forcing Live Video causes the AVM-510A to measure only those parameters that can be measured on a live video signal, such as Burst Ampli and Peak Video.

  • Page 111: Forcing A Measurement Set Selection

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) When using AUTOMEASURE/AUTO MEAS SET mode, the AVM-510A recognizes these signals: Test Signals 525 Systems 625 Systems 75% color bars, with setup 75% colour bars 100% color bars, with setup 100% colour bars SMPTE color bars* FCC multiburst CCIR 18 FCC composite CCIR 17* &...
  • Page 112 Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) To force the AVM-510A to use a specific measurement set: 1. Press the Mesmnt button. 2. Select SELECT SET and then press the Entr button. 3. Select the appropriate measurement set and then press the Entr button. This forces the AVM- 510A to use the selected measurement set.

  • Page 113: Setting Automeasurement Limits

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) Setting Automeasurement Limits The AUTOMEASURE/AUTO MEAS SET menu lets you set measurement limits over very wide ranges. You can set different limits for Input A: and Input B:, for 525 and 625 systems, and for different component systems. After setting the limits for any measurement set, the green (safe) area changes in the bar graph.

  • Page 114: Special Considerations For Multiburst

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) 9. Press the Entr button to move the cursor to the MIN column and then turn the knob to set the minimum acceptable value. 10. Press the Entr button to move the cursor to the MAX column and then turn the knob to set the maximum acceptable value.

  • Page 115: Setting Timing For Multiburst

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) Under the main MEASUREMENT menu is a sub-menu called MULTIBURST ID. This is the key to multiburst signal detection when using AUTOMEASURE/AUTO MEAS SET. Three selections under MULTIBURST ID are available: • STANDARD (FCC multiburst or CCIR 18) If the AVM-510A detects a multiburst signal of any kind, it assumes it is one of these two standards, depending on the line rate of the signal.

  • Page 116: H Sweep, Left Line

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) The first step is to find out the timing of each signal part: 1. Look at the multiburst signal as a waveform. Use the 1H sweep rate. Note that the major graticle divisions represent 5 s increments (see Figure 9-2). Figure 9-2.

  • Page 117: Measuring The Times

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) 4. Using only the V POS knob (do not touch the H POS knob), move the waveform up and down and then write down the timing measurements for each of the following (see Figure 9-4): – Beginning of the white bar –...

  • Page 118: Automeasurement With Live (Program) Video

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) 10. Select each of the packets and then turn the knob to set the frequency, in 0.1 MHz increments, to the frequency of that packet in the multiburst. Note that the frequencies shown in the automeasurement display does not change to reflect your entry here. However, the measurement system must have the correct frequency to operate properly.

  • Page 119: System Video Measurement Set With Live Video

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) Measurement Parameters Used with Live Video Parameters System Video Color Setup Frequency Non-Linear Transmitter Response SYNC AMPL BURST AMPL PEAK VIDEO PEAK LUMA NOISE H BLANKING H-REF TIMING BURST REF PHA SC/H PHASE COLOR FRAME BAR AMPL WHITE BAR AMPL BLANKING LEVEL The other measurements (not in italic) are made on the line shown at the top of the measurement...

  • Page 120: Automatically Reporting Measurements

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) To select the noise measurement line: 1. Press the Mesmnt button. 2. Select NOISE LINE and then turn the knob to select a line between 10 and 35. 3. Press the Clr Mnu button. The other measurement sets (Color Setup, Frequency Response, and Non Linear) can also sample live video when forced to do so.
  • Page 121 Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) Reports can be sent to a PC to be displayed on its monitor screen and saved as an ASCII text file. In this configuration, the AVM-510A RS-232 computer interface is connected to one of the computer’s serial ports using a 9-pin cable. Reports can also go directly to a serial printer, and a page of the measurement is printed each time there is a full page of data.

  • Page 122: Sending Reports To A Pc

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) Sending Reports to a PC To send measurement reports from the AVM-510A to a PC: 1. Follow the procedures previously described in “Automatically Reporting Measurements.” 2. Press the Mesmnt button. 3. Select REPORT and then press the Entr button. 4.

  • Page 123: Scheduling Reports

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) In approximately 20 seconds you should see a light flashing on your printer signaling you that data is being sent from the AVM-510A. You should start to see printed a series of measurements with the title “New Error.” Every minute after this you should see printed a new list of measurements with the title “Sustained Error.”...

  • Page 124: Scheduled Report Interval

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) SCHEDULED REPORT INTERVAL Select this item and then turn the knob to set this selection for any time between 5 minutes and 480 minutes (8 hours). Reporting occurs at these intervals, starting immediately. The report ocurs whether there is an error or not.

  • Page 125: Special Considerations For Alarm Outputs

    Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) Special Considerations for Alarm Outputs An alarm output can be set to activate with a preset delay when there is an error in a measurement set. Both closed captioning and audio missing can also be set to activate the alarm output. Alarm Output Pin one on the DC CONTROL/ALARM connector is dedicated to an alarm.
  • Page 126 Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A) Notes 9-20...

  • Page 127: Measurement Screens (Parameters And Limits) (Avm-510A)

    10. Measurement Screens (Parameters and Limits) (AVM-510A) Introduction This chapter lists details about the AVM-510A Series Automated Video Monitors (AVM-510A) signal processing capabilities automeasurement screens. The following tables are included: • Where Parameters are Measured lists each parameter, shows which measurement set(s) a parameter is found in, and whether a parameter is measured in NTSC, PAL, both NTSC and PAL, EBU, and SMPTE.

  • Page 128: Where Parameters Are Measured (Composite)

    Measurement Screens (Parameters and Limits) (AVM-510A) Where Parameters are Measured (Composite) Measured System Color Non- Frequency Parameter Video Setup Linear Response 0.5 MHz reference NTSC 1.0 MHz 1.25 MHz NTSC 2.0 MHz Both 3.0 MHz NTSC 3.58 MHz NTSC 4.0 MHz 4.1 MHz NTSC 4.8 MHz...
  • Page 129 Measurement Screens (Parameters and Limits) (AVM-510A) Measured System Video Color Setup Non-Linear Frequency Parameter Response Green ampl Both Green phase Both Both H blanking Both H reference timing K-2T factor Both Lum linearity Both Noise P/B ratio Both Both Both Both Peak luma Both...

  • Page 130: Ebu/Smpte Component Measurements (A/B Inputs)

    Measurement Screens (Parameters and Limits) (AVM-510A) EBU/SMPTE Component Measurements (A/B Inputs) Measured Parameter Definition Y ampl Y (luminance) amplitude. B-Y ampl B-Y color difference signal amplitude. R-Y ampl R-Y color difference signal amplitude. Sync ampl Sync amplitude (as encoded back onto signal). Peak video Peak of the luminance signal.

  • Page 131: Definitions Of Automeasurement Parameters

    Measurement Screens (Parameters and Limits) (AVM-510A) Definitions of Automeasurement Parameters Measured Parameter Definition 0.5 MHz ref Peak-to-peak amplitude of the 0.5 MHz packet, in IRE or mV. 1.25 through 5.8 MHz Differences between the peak-to-peak amplitude of the frequency packet and the 0.5 MHz packet, in percent.
  • Page 132 Measurement Screens (Parameters and Limits) (AVM-510A) Measured Parameter Definition K-2 T factor The %K factor if the mathematical representation of the pulse shape that best fits the K factor template equation. Lum linearity Boxes show the amplitude difference between the average of all steps and each step.

  • Page 133: Parameters: Range, Accuracy, And Limits

    Measurement Screens (Parameters and Limits) (AVM-510A) Parameters: Range, Accuracy, and Limits Parameter Range Absolute Relative Notes Default Default Accuracy Accuracy Setting Setting 0.5 MHz 40 to 120 IRE 60 IRE nominal 0.5 IRE 100.1 IRE 0.5 IRE 100 IRE 1 IRE 1 IRE reference 0.5 through...
  • Page 134 Measurement Screens (Parameters and Limits) (AVM-510A) Parameter Range Absolute Relative Notes Default Default Accuracy Accuracy Setting Setting Red ampl 88.2 IRE nominal 44 IRE 148.9 IRE 78.0 IRE 98 IRE Nominal 50% 1 IRE 1/2 IRE 662 mV nominal 533 mV 985 mV 582 mV 936 mV...

  • Page 135: Avm-510A Option T (For Transmission Monitoring)

    11. AVM-510A Option T (For Transmission Monitoring) Introduction (AVM-510A-T) This chapter describes the following functions added to the AVM-510A in the option T: • Transmiter measurement set using zero carrier reference • 1H line sweep of differential gain and differential phase •...
  • Page 136 AVM-510A Option T (For Transmission Monitoring) The AVM-510A-T senses the measurement signal on the selected line as indicated by the FIELD and LINE designation at the top of the transmitter set. If the correct signal (FCC COMPOSITE or NTS7 COMPOSITE for NTSC or PAL CCIR 17/330 or NATIONAL ITS) is not present, the zero carrier will also not be detected.

  • Page 137: Transmitter Measurements

    AVM-510A Option T (For Transmission Monitoring) Measurement (Composite NTSC, one each for Input A and Input B) SELECT SET ZERO CARRIER SYSTEM VIDEO LINE:, SCAN/FIXED MEASURE LINE, 1/3:10 to 2/4:262 NON LINEAR FIXED LINE SELECT:, 9 to 25 SIGNAL ID, AUTO SIG ID/LIVE VIDEO/75% COLOR BARS/ MEASURE LINE, 1/3:10 to 2/4:262 100% COLOR BARS/75% SMPTE BARS/FCC MULTIBURST/ SIGNAL ID, AUTO SIG ID/LIVE VIDEO/75% COLOR BARS/...

  • Page 138: Differential Gain And Phase

    AVM-510A Option T (For Transmission Monitoring) Measure Signal ID The correct signal must be selected so that the zero carrier and the measured signal will be detected properly. 1. Press the Mesmnt button. 2. Select SELECT SET and then press the Entr button. 3.

  • Page 139: Differential Gain

    AVM-510A Option T (For Transmission Monitoring) Figure 11-3. Differential Gain Figure 11-4. Differential Phase 11-5...

  • Page 140: Icpm

    AVM-510A Option T (For Transmission Monitoring) To select the differential phase function: 1. Set the center of the lowest point on the waveform to zero. 2. View the center of the peak and calculate the difference in IRE/%. 3. Calculate the differential phase as listed in the following table or use 0.573°/IRE if the reading is under 20 IRE.

  • Page 141: Icpm Connector Locations

    AVM-510A Option T (For Transmission Monitoring) Connections The I (in-phase video) signal from the demodulator is connected to the B CPNT input Y signal BNC connector (see Figure 11-5). The other BNC connector of the loop through is connected with a short cable to the B CPNT input R-Y and terminated at the other connector with a 75 Ω...

  • Page 142: Icpm Display (2°/Division)

    AVM-510A Option T (For Transmission Monitoring) Display Setup As stated previously, ICPM modes can be accessed via factory default memories 9 and 10. The following procedures lets you set the display to the correct calibration if the I and Q signals are offset in gain or level (see Figures 11-6 and 11-7).

  • Page 143: Icpm Display (6°/Division)

    AVM-510A Option T (For Transmission Monitoring) Figure 11-7. ICPM Display (6° ° ° ° /Division) Memories Memories have been factory set for applications with the most likely mode of operation. It might be necessary to change some settings in those memories. For example, memory 9 with ICPM 2°/division set to full field display.

  • Page 144: Applications

    The typical video signal is a non-modulated staircase or luminance ramp signal. The Magni AVM-510A-T accepts the I and Q signals from a broadcast television demodulator and provides a standard ICPM vector display either in full field or individual line select mode.

  • Page 145: Avm-510A-C (For Component Measurements)

    12. AVM-510A-C (For Component Measurements) Introduction (AVM-510A-C) The AVM-510A-C includes a component measurement set and a digital measurement set when an SDM-550 is interconnected. Component Measurement Sets (AVM-510A-C) Setting limits for component signals SMPTE/EBU, Beta, MII, and RGB can only be done when Input B: is active and is configured for a component signal.
  • Page 146 AVM-510A-C (For Component Measurements) • 75% COLOR BARS forces the AVM-510A-C to recognize the signal as 75% color bars (see Figure 12-1). • 100% COLOR BARS the AVM-510A-C assumes the signal is 100% color bars. 6. Press the down Arrow button to highlight xxx LIMITS, where xxx is the component system currently configured for Input B:.

  • Page 147: Serial Digital Measurement Set (Avm-510A-C And Sdm-550)

    AVM-510A-C (For Component Measurements) Serial Digital Measurement Set (AVM-510A-C and SDM-550) The digital measurement screen is only active when the AVM-510A-C is NOTE: connected to an SDM-550. The serial digital measuement set screen provides the following information, including numerical data not present in the picture monitor display (see Figure 12-2).
  • Page 148 AVM-510A-C (For Component Measurements) Notes 12-4...

  • Page 149: Specifications

    A. Specifications Introduction This appendix lists the the MM-410 Waveform/Vector Rasterizing Monitor (MM-410) and the AVM- 510A Series Automated Video Monitors (AVM-510A) electrical and mechanical specifications. Electrical Video Standards • NTSC and PAL Composite plus S-video • EBU, SMPTE, Beta, and MII Component (525/625)

  • Page 150: Outputs

    Specifications Outputs All MM-410/AVM-510A connectors are located at the rear panel unless NOTE: otherwise noted. Picture Monitor Display Outputs • Composite • S-video Display (MM-410) • Rastor scan on-screen display on S-video or Composite picture monitor • Waveform, vector, picture, or split screen display of all three Display (AVM-510A) •...

  • Page 151: Measurement Parameters (Avm-510A

    Specifications Measurement Parameters (AVM-510A) AUDIO LEVEL (4 CHANNELS COMPONENT COLOR BAR MEAS. LUMINANCE LINEARITY (PAL) REPORT) (AVM-510A-C) AVERAGE PICTURE LEVEL (APL) COMPOSITE COLOR BAR MEAS. NOISE BURST AMPLITUDE DIFFERENTIAL GAIN PEAK LUMINANCE BURST REFERENCE PHASE DIFFERENTIAL PHASE PEAK VIDEO CHROMA / LUMA DELAY FREQUENCY RESPONSE PULSE BAR RATIO CHROMA / LUMA GAIN...

  • Page 152: Waveform

    Specifications Waveform Description Specification Vertical gain accuracy +/– 1% with 1.0 V input Variable gain range >-35% to 15% Vertical Mag x 2.5 typical Frequency response: Flat response +/– 1% to 6 MHz +/– 2% to 8 MHz (waveform mode) +/–...

  • Page 153: Vector

    Frequency response Flat within +/– 2 dBm from 100 Hz to 20 kHz Connector type 9-pin D female (male interconnect housing supplied) Interfaces (MM-410) • Ground closure interface: Logic level interface memory recalled for instrument control through memory settings Interfaces (AVM-510A) •...

  • Page 154: Logbook Software Specifications (Avm-510A

    Supported: interconnect RS-232, modem • Baud rate: 9.6 kB to 115 kB • Control: interactive with computer screen, mouse, and Magni AVM series products • Timing: real time scheduling referenced to computer clock • Operating systems: Windows 98, 2000 Professional, 2000 ME, and Windows NT Computer System Requirements (AVM-510A) •...

  • Page 155: Connector Pinouts

    B. Connector Pinouts Introduction This appendix identifies and describes the connector pinouts at the rear panel of the MM-410 Waveform/Vector Rasterizing Monitor (MM-410) and the AVM-510A Series Automated Video Monitors (AVM-510A). Connector pinouts are viewed from the outside of the MM-410/AVM-510A rear NOTE: panel and/or viewed from the wire side of the furnished connectors.

  • Page 156: Rs-232 Connector (Modem/Printing) Dce

    Connector Pinouts RS-232 Connector (Modem/Printing) DCE Pin Number Description Open Transmitted data (TXD) Received data (RXD) Data terminal ready (DTR) Signal ground Data set ready (DSR) Request to send (RTS) Clear to send (CTS) Open Figure B-2. RS-232 Pin Locations (Modem/Printing) RS-232 Connector (Computer) DCE Pin Number Description...

  • Page 157: Analog Audio Input Connector (Avm-510A

    Connector Pinouts Analog Audio Input Connector (AVM-510A) Pin Number Description Analog input 1+ (balanced) Analog input 2+ (balanced) Analog input 3+ (balanced) Analog input 4+ (balanced) Ground Analog input 1- (balanced) Analog input 2- (balanced) Analog input 3- (balanced) Analog input 4- (balanced) Analog inputs 1 through 4 are two-wire inputs.

  • Page 158: Notes

    Connector Pinouts Notes...

  • Page 159: Memory Locations

    “Saving Settings.” Saving Settings in Memory After you configure the MM-410/AVM-510A, you need to save it in memory. The following procedure explains how to store an MM-410/AVM-510A configuration in a memory location using the Config (Configure) menu.

  • Page 160: Mm-410/Avm-510A Memory Locations

    Memory Locations When a configuration is saved in a memory location, all MM-410/AVM-510A functions are stored in that memory. This includes items that are not displayed. For example, a waveform and measurement setup when a picture is displayed. For best results, recall a memory location, make a modification, and then store the new settings in another memory location.

  • Page 161: Calibration

    To access the CALIBRATION menu options: 1. Turn the MM-410/AVM-510A on. 2. When the Magni MM-410/AVM-510A screen appears, press the Blue (2nd) button twice. 3. After the MM-410/AVM-510A completely boots, press the Blue button twice to display the CALIBRATION menu options.

  • Page 162: Notes

    Calibration Notes...

  • Page 163: Command Codes (Avm-510A)

    E. Command Codes (AVM-510A) Introduction This appendix describes the RS-232 protocol between the AVM-510A Series Automated Video Monitors (AVM-510A) and a Personal Computer (PC). Guidelines • Letters with ‘ ’ (single quotes) are literal and case sensitive. For example, an ‘a’ is the lower case ASCII letter a, with a decimal value of 97.

  • Page 164: Pc To Avm-510A (Data Sent

    Command Codes (AVM-510A) PC to AVM-510A (Data Sent) This section describes the data sent from a PC to the AVM-510A. Note that these strings are requests for data or control functions that affect the AVM-510A. Request Functions STATUS REQUEST ‘s’ <CR> Refer to “Control Functions”...
  • Page 165 Command Codes (AVM-510A) BUTTON PRESS ‘B’N. .N <CR> N. .N = [0. .63] This is the number of the button as follows: Button Name N. .N BLUE MES_MNT CONFIG UP_ARROW PHASE MENU_CLR PRV_MNU ENTER DOWN_ARROW 8 VAR_GAIN LINE_SEL FIELD_SEL SPLIT_SCRN FILTER DISPLAY HMAG...
  • Page 166 Command Codes (AVM-510A) KNOB TURN ‘K’N. .N<CR> N. .N = [0. .63] The bits of this number are as follows: BIT0 V0 – V0 & V1 are velocity bits BIT1 V1 – 00 = slowest; 11 = fastest BIT2 (not used, leave at 0) BIT3 N0 –...
  • Page 167 Command Codes (AVM-510A) MEASURE LINE ‘N’S. .S<CR> Also see MEASURE LINE REQUEST The string has the form: “1/3:123” “1/3” an odd field “123” line 123 TIMECODE LINE ‘T’XN. .N<CR> Also see TIMECODE LINE REQUEST N. .N = [9. .25] INTENSITY SET ‘I’N.

  • Page 168: Avm-510A To Pc

    Command Codes (AVM-510A) AVM-510A to PC This section describes the data sent from the AVM-510A to a PC. Note that this data might be requested by the PC or it might arrive at the PC unsolicited. STATUS ‘S’H0H1H2H3H4H5 Note: A ‘b’ in front of a bit indicates that it INFORMATION H6H7H8H9H10<CR>...
  • Page 169 Command Codes (AVM-510A) m bit0 color frame display on m bit1 VITC time code on m bit2 graticule off m bit3 PAL graticule in percent m bit0 LED reduced size WFM m bit1 LED reduced size VEC m bit2 system in 625 line mode m bit3 measurement set 2 active H POS NOTIFY ‘H’N .

  • Page 170: Pc To Avm-510A (Commands

    Command Codes (AVM-510A) TIMECODE LINE ‘T’S. .S<CR> Response to TIMECODE LINE REQUEST. NOTIFY INTENSITY NOTIFY ‘I’N. .N<CR> Response to INTENSITY REQUEST. N. .N = [1. .127] 1 = minimum intensity PERSISTENCE ‘D’N. .N<CR> Response to PERSISTENCE REQUEST. NOTIFY N. .N = [127. .255] 127 = minimum persistence 255 = infinite persistence PC to AVM-510A (Commands)
  • Page 171 Command Codes (AVM-510A) VCR LOCK SET ‘Y’N<CR> N = 0 for crystal lock (narrow) N = 1 for VCR lock (wide) SC/H PHASE ‘Z’N<CR> N = 0 for off DISPLAY SET N = 1 for on COLOR FRAME ‘F’N<CR> N = 0 for off N = 1 for on VITC TIME CODE ‘J’N<CR>...
  • Page 172 Command Codes (AVM-510A) PC CONTROL REPORTING ‘^R’<CR> Sets RS232 and Modem interface to send reports from the REPORT function. CONTROL/ ‘^C’<CR> Sets RS232 and Modem interface to control the LOGBOOK AVM-510A and transfer Waveforms. E-10...
  • Page 173 F. Glossary of Terms Display of one horizontal line of video. Display of two horizontal lines of video. Alternate A method of displaying separate signals or separate parts of a component signal in which the parts are super-imposed on top of each other. Blanking The level of picture when there is no picture information at all.

  • Page 174: Composite Video

    A separate video signal, with or without picture information, used to lock or synchronize the signal being viewed. In the MM-410/AVM-510A, the external reference sync signal must be at normal video sync levels. 4V sync, used in some video systems, is not acceptable and can damage the MM-410/AVM-510A.
  • Page 175 Fields 1 and 3 in NTSC; fields 1, 3, 5, and 7 in PAL. Parade A sequence of separate line display spaced horizontally in the display. In the MM-410/AVM- 510A, a parade display is available for viewing the two inputs, for viewing the separate parts of a component signal, and for viewing the filters simultaneously.

  • Page 176: Safe Title Area

    Vertical Interval Time Code, a system for timing each frame of a video signal by inserting a digital signal in the vertical interval. It designates each frame with an hour, minute, second and frame count number, plus other numbers called User Defined. The MM-410/AVM-510A can display the hours, minutes and seconds of the code.
  • Page 177 4-4 printing waveforms, 6-23 AVM-510 RS-232 modem product overview, 3-1 connecting, 4-4 rear view, 3-6 AVM-510/MM-410 AVM-510 analog audio inputs display button, 2-4, 3-4 connecting, 4-3 horizontal position knob, LEDs, and buttons, 2-5, 3-5 AVM-510 automeasurement, 9-1 input button, 2-4, 3-4...
  • Page 178 B-1 display, 2-4, 3-4 connectors horizontal, 5-7 AVM-510 rear view, 3-6 input, 2-4, 3-4 MM-410 rear view, 2-6 menu, 2-5, 3-5 controlling the vector display, 7-17 mode, 2-4, 3-4, 5-5 controls vertical, 5-6 intensity, persistence, print density, 6-23...
  • Page 179 B:, 6-3 label inputs, 6-3 factory default settings, 5-13 inputs features configuring, 4-4 AVM-510, 3-2 installation, 4-1 MM-410, 2-2 rack, 4-1 filters intensity and persistence using, 7-10 using, 6-16 forcing a measurement set selection, 9-5 internal clock front panel...
  • Page 180 9-9 memory table special considerations for, 9-8 ICPM, 11-10 menu buttons blue, 5-10, 5-12 clr mnu, 5-9 operating the AVM-510/MM-410, 6-1 config, 5-10 operation entr/enter, 5-10 main menus, 5-8 front panel, 2-5, 3-5, 5-8 other options mesmnt (AVM-510), 5-10...
  • Page 181 PC, 9-16 multiburst, 9-8 sending to a printer, 9-16 specifications rotary switch (knob) audio inputs, A-1 front panel, 2-5, 3-5 AVM-510 audio, A-5 AVM-510 interfaces, A-5 display, A-2 external reference input, A-1 mechanical dimensions, A-6 MM-410 interfaces, A-5 IN-5...
  • Page 182 Index noise, A-5 split screen, 5-6 operating conditions, A-6 vertical position, 5-6 picture monitor output, A-2 wfm pos/position, 5-6 power requirements, A-6 vertical interval safety, A-6 viewing, 7-8 time readout, A-2, A-3 vertical position knob, LEDs, and buttons vector, A-5 front panel, 2-4, 3-4 video inputs, A-1 videotaping waveforms, 6-20...

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