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WM-3001
6" HD LCD Waveform Monitor

Instruction Manual

March 18, 2002
Ver. 2.00
Video Operations Division
ASTRODESIGN, INC.
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  • Page 1: Contents

    WM-3001 6" HD LCD Waveform Monitor Instruction Manual March 18, 2002 Ver. 2.00 Video Operations Division ASTRODESIGN, INC.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Standard Accessories ......................40 Optional Accessories ......................40 Attaching the LCD Protection Panel Supplied as a Standard WM-3001 Accessory ......41 Data Sheet of DM-3000A-03 AC/DC Adapter.................. 42 Instructions on the Use of DM-3000A-04 Single Rack Mounting Brackets ........43 Instructions on the Use of DM-3000A-05 Double Rack Mounting Brackets ........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you very much for purchasing Model WM-3001 HD LCD Waveform Monitor. This manual contains details on the operation procedures to be followed when the WM-3001 is used, the checkpoints and precautions to be observed, and other information. Improper handling may result in malfunctioning. Therefore, before using the WM-3001, please read through these instructions to gain an understanding on how to operate the waveform monitor correctly.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING CONCERNING THE POWER CORD Always take hold of the molded part of the plug when disconnecting the power cord. Do not excessively bend or tightly coil the power cord, as this may damage the cord and eventually cause a fire. Do not place heavy objects on top of the power cord, as this may damage the cord and eventually cause a fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 5 CONCERNING IMPACT This is a precision instrument and, as such, subjecting it to impact may cause malfunctioning. Take special care when moving the monitor. CONCERNING THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL The LCD panel is a high-precision part and, as such, the following care must be taken in its handling.
  • Page 6 WHEN TROUBLE OR MALFUNCTIONING OCCURS In the unlikely event that trouble or malfunctioning should occur, contact your dealer or an Astrodesign sales representative. If trouble occurs in the LCD panel, the user will be charged for repairs and parts replacement even within one year after delivery.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction To Wm-3001

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO WM-3001 1.1 Outline of WM-3001 The WM-3001 is an HDTV waveform monitor which is compact, lightweight, and portable and which is designed to monitor the pictures being shot during live broadcasts, on location or in studios, etc.
  • Page 8 ♦ SDTV SDI input: Signals compatible with SMPTE 259M, etc. are input to and viewed on the monitor (with MONITOR OUT terminal). ♦ HDTV analog input: YPbPr signals (Y_On Sync) compatible with BTAS-001B are input to and viewed on the monitor. Supports 20 different video formats (HDTV: 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/24sF, 1080/30p, 1080/30sF, 1080/25p, 1080/25sF 1080/50i, 1035/60i, 720/60p, and 720/24p;...
  • Page 9 Status mode: Sequentially displays digital values obtained from arbitrarily sampled lines of input pictures. • Allows for single-action movement to EAV/SAV position. • Can display not only video data but also auxiliary data for sampled lines. • Indicates audio levels in a bar graph (only when HDTV SDI signals are input). Menu mode •...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Parts And Their Functions

    CHAPTER 2 PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 2.1 WM-3001’s Front View and Components WM-3001’s Front View HD WAVEFORM MONITOR WM-3001 TALLY ER R O R PO W ER M O D E FR EEZE L IN E S E L O V E R LA Y...

  • Page 11: Wm-3001'S Rear View And Components

    POWER Switches between the power-on and stand-by states. 3/8" threaded hole Screw hole for anchoring the monitor onto a tripod, arm, etc. 2.2 WM-3001’s Rear View and Components WM-3001’s Rear View I N PU T SD I M O N I TO R O U T...
  • Page 12 DC IN (12 V) Silk-screen printed on chassis TALLY GND (pin 1) GND (pin 1) DC12V (pin 4) TALLY_R (pin 1) IN(12V) N.C. (pin 3) N.C. GND (pin 3) TALLY_G (pin 2) (pin 2) 4-pin round male camera connector 4-pin round female camera connector •...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Connections

    CHAPTER 3 CONNECTIONS 3.1 Connections This section describes how to wire the WM-3001. (1) Connecting the power supply Connect the power supply to the round camera connector serving as a power supply connector ( in the rear view). This connector has 4 pins: pin 1 (GND), pin 4 (DC input) and pins 2 and 3 (no connection).

  • Page 14: Chapter 4 Operation

    CHAPTER 4 OPERATION 4.1 Operating the Monitor First check that the WM-3001 is wired and set up correctly. Then, turn on the rear-panel POWER switch of the WM-3001. The POWER lamp comes on, and the monitor displays the input picture.

  • Page 15: Switches Common To All Modes (Fixed-Function Switches)

    4.2.1 Switches Common to All Modes (Fixed-function Switches) • The functions of the following switches are common to all modes. • Note that some switches are not available depending on the mode. Number Marked in Switch Name Description of Function Front View MODE Turns on/off the menu of modes to select from.
  • Page 16 other than the menu mode is output onto the background at a 25% contrast level. FUNCTION: Changes the functions of the F1 to F5 switches when the monitor is in the waveform mode. When HDTV SDI signal input is selected, the FUNCTION switch switches between data dumping and audio monitoring in the status mode.

  • Page 17: Picture Mode

    4.2.2 Picture Mode • This mode displays input pictures in color. • In this mode, you can only work with the on-screen markers (center marker, and frame marker with an aspect ratio of 4:3, 13:9, 14:9, or 2.4:1). • The name of a selected marker is shown in reverse video. •...

  • Page 18: Waveform Mode

    4.2.3 Waveform Mode • By default, this mode displays a 1H-sweep waveform of input video. You can select from the 1H, 2H, 1F, and 2F sweep options for the waveform to be displayed. Note that you can select the 2H and 2F-sweep displays only when the input video is in the interlace format or segment frame format.) •...
  • Page 19 Functions Available when F1 (DISPLAY) Is Pressed Switch Number Marked in Description of Function Name Front View Parade display Overlay display Turns on/off channel 1 (Y/G). Turns on/off channel 2 (Pb/B). Turns on/off channel 3 (Pr/R). Presents a 1H/1F-sweep display of Y/Pb/Pr or G/B/R waveforms by placing them (PARADE) next to one another.
  • Page 20 Functions Available when F3 (CURSOR) Is Pressed Switch Number Marked in Description of Function Name Front View Increments the BASE, OFFSET or TRACK option. Decrements the BASE, OFFSET or TRACK option. Switches between the BASE, OFFSET and TRACK options. Switches between the cursors. Moves the cursor selected by the F3 switch (for selection from (INC) BASE/OFFSET/TRACK) in the “+”...
  • Page 21 Functions Available when F5 (SCROLL) Is Pressed Switch Number Marked in Description of Function Name Front View Scrolls the magnified waveform upward. Scrolls the magnified waveform downward. Scrolls the magnified waveform to the right. Scrolls the magnified waveform to the left. Resets the point of scrolling.
  • Page 22 or segment frame format. This option is not shown in the menu in the case of the progressive format.

  • Page 23: Vectorscope Mode

    4.2.4 Vectorscope Mode • This mode provides the vectorscope displays of input pictures. • You can magnify the black and white levels (×1, ×2, or ×4). • You can select from the 100% and 75% color bars for the markers. (Use the menu mode to select from the markers.) •...
  • Page 24 Note: The F1 to F4 options are shown only when the line select menu is enabled (LINE SEL switch is pressed).

  • Page 25: Status Mode

    4.2.5 Status Mode • This mode shows the statuses (values) or audio data (bar graph). • This mode indicates the EAV/SAV positions at the time of data dumping. • You can also use the settings of lines selected for data dumping in other modes since the settings are retained.
  • Page 26 Screen View when Audio Monitoring Is Selected 0 dB Active-channel indicator Level indicator Symbol A appears next to channels that are effective for any given audio control packet. The level of each channel is indicated with a bar. Note: The “audio monitoring” option is available only when an HDTV SDI signal is being input.

  • Page 27: Menu Mode

    4.2.6 Menu Mode • In this mode, you can select SDI signal input or analog YPbPr signal input. • You can select the desired format for these inputs. For HDTV signal input, select from: 1080/60i, 1035/60i, 720/60p, 720/24p, 1080/24p, 1080/24sF, 1080/30p, 1080/25p, and 1080/25sF;...
  • Page 28 CHANNEL: Select SDI or ANALOG according to the format of input signals. Note that if you select ANALOG when the format is 525/60i, the 1080/60i format is applied. FORMAT: Select the format that matches the format of input pictures. Note that if you have selected ANALOG, you cannot select the 525/60i format.
  • Page 29 latest settings of these options are also cancelled if you attempt to readjust the settings after turning off the power. To keep the Pb (Cb) and Pr (Cr) levels in memory for a prolonged period, save the individual Pb (Cb) and Pr (Cr) settings when you set them up separately. CHROMA ON/OFF: This option turns on or off the CHROMA setup item.

  • Page 30: Schematic Hierarchy Of Switches

    4.3 Schematic Hierarchy of Switches When MODE Switch Is Pressed MARKER CENTER PICTURE FRAME 4:3 / 13:9 / 14:9 2.4:1 FUNCTION DISPLAY PARADE WAVEFORM OVERLAY Note: Another menu opens when you press the FUNCTION switch. See the separate table (page 21) for further details. Pb(Cb) Pr(Cr) GAIN ×1/×2/×4...
  • Page 31 When FUNCTION Switch Is Pressed in Waveform Mode PARADE DISPLAY OVERLAY Pb (Cb) Pr (Cr) SWEEP 1F * Not shown when a progressive signal is being input. * Not shown when LINE SEL is set to ON. CURSOR BASE OFFSET TRACK BASE OFFSET...

  • Page 32: Installing And Anchoring The Monitor

    4.4 Installing and Anchoring the Monitor This monitor has holes for 3/8" screws on both its top and bottom. Use them to secure the monitor to a camera tripod or arm, etc. To mount the monitor in a rack, use the optional* brackets.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5 Main Specifications

    CHAPTER 5 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 5.1 Input Formats You can set the following input formats in the menu mode. The monitor automatically recognizes the frame rate (e.g., 60/59.94 or 24/23.98). Active Total Samples Samples Frame Line Line Line Format Rate Frequency Scanning Active Total...
  • Page 34 Line frequency: See the table above. SDTV System Format No. Specifications Number of scanning lines: 487/525 SMPTE 259M standard-compliant Number of samples: 720/858 525/60i Field frequency: See the table above. Line frequency: See the table above.

  • Page 35: Methods Of Signal Input

    5.2 Methods of Signal Input Input Method Specifications BTAS-004B, BTAS-006B, SMPTE 292M or SMPTE 299M standard-compliant 10-bit NRZI SDI signals 1080/60i, 1035/60i, 720/60p, 720/24p, 1080/24sF, 1080/24p, 1080/30sF, 1080/30p, 1080/25sF and HDTV SDI 1080/25p Automatic tracking of field frequency (e.g., 60 and 59.94 Hz) Monitor output available BTAS-001B, SMPTE 274M or SMPTE 296M standard-compliant 1080/60i, 1035/60i, 720/60p, 720/24p, 1080/24sF, 1080/24p, 1080/30sF, 1080/30p, 1080/25sF and...

  • Page 36: Initial Settings

    5.5 Initial Settings Switches with Fixed Functions Switch Setting MODE Picture mode FREEZE Update LINE SEL OVERLAY FUNCTION DISPLAY Picture Mode Function Setting F1 (CENTER) Center marker OFF F2 (FRAME) Frame marker OFF F3 (4:3/13:9/14:9) 4:3/13:9/14:9 marker OFF F4 (2.4:1) 2.4:1 marker OFF F5 (FUNCTION DISPLAY) Function menu display ON...
  • Page 37 OVERLAY CONT NORMAL WAVEFORM YP (YC) SCALE COLOR BAR 100%...
  • Page 38 Rear-panel DIP Switch Function Setting ANA. DIGI ANA./DIGI. Left - Keep fixed in this position. Left (Y/Pb/Pr position) HDTV Left - Keep fixed in this position. HDTV Left - Keep fixed in this position. Left - Keep fixed in this position. 75Ω_Y/HIGH Left (75Ω_Y position) 75Ω_P...

  • Page 39: Dimensional Drawings

    5.6 Dimensional Drawings I NPUT 3/8-16 UNC holes for tripod on both sides MONI TOR OUT Hol e f o r t r i p od F 3 / 8 - 16 UNC I n t er v i ew MODEL: SER NO : XXXXXXXXX M ADE I N JAPAN...

  • Page 40: Chapter 6 Standard And Optional Accessories

    6.2 Optional Accessories Rack-mounting brackets, cables, and other optional accessories are available for the LCD and main units of the WM-3001. New optional accessories are released from time to time. Contact your Astrodesign sales office or representative for the latest information.

  • Page 41: Attaching The Lcd Protection Panel Supplied As A Standard Wm-3001 Accessory

    How to Attach the Protection Panel i) Take off the protective film from the LCD protection panel. ii) Insert the flaps of the protection panel into the upper and lower slots of the WM-3001 front panel. LCD protection panel WM-3001 main unit Protective film Take off the protective film.

  • Page 42: Data Sheet Of Dm-3000A-03 Ac/Dc Adapter

    Data Sheet of DM-3000A-03 AC/DC Adapter Overview The DM-3000A-03 AC/DC adapter is used to receive a 100 V AC or 240 V AC supply of power and provides a 12 V DC power supply. Using the Adapter The AC/DC adapter has a cannon connector as its output terminal. When using the AC/DC adapter to supply power to the DM-3000B portable LCD monitor, connect the conversion cable, which is attached to the main unit of the LCD monitor, to this adapter.

  • Page 43: Instructions On The Use Of Dm-3000A-04 Single Rack Mounting Brackets

    Instructions on the Use of DM-3000A-04 Single Rack Mounting Brackets Items of Bracket Kit Mounting bracket Single mounting bracket Mounting Use the M4 bind-head screws to attach the mounting brackets to the monitor.

  • Page 44: Instructions On The Use Of Dm-3000A-05 Double Rack Mounting Brackets

    Instructions on the Use of DM-3000A-05 Double Rack Mounting Brackets Items of Bracket Kit Mounting brackets: 2 pcs Joint brackets: 2 pcs M3 flat-head screws: 2 pcs Mounting Use the M4 bind-head screws to attach the mounting brackets to the monitor. Attach the joint brackets upside down to the monitor.

  • Page 45: Instructions On The Use Of Dm-3000A-08 Shading Hood

    Instructions on the Use of DM-3000A-08 Shading Hood Mounting Attach the Velcro fasteners packed with the monitor onto both sides of the monitor. Attach the shading hood to the monitor, as shown on the right. Close the ends of the shading hood by joining the Velcro fasteners.
  • Page 46 The products and product names mentioned in this manual are the trademarks and registered trademarks of the companies concerned. WM-3001 Instruction Manual No. C03001-C01-47-01-A ASTRODESIGN, INC. 2-6-17 Haramachi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-0011...

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