ASTRO WM-3001 Instruction Manual
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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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Contents
Contents.................................................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................. 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO WM-3001 .............................................................................. 7
1.1 Outline of WM-3001 ........................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Functions of WM-3001 ....................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 2 PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS......................................................................... 10
2.1 WM-3001’s Front View and Components......................................................................... 10
2.2 WM-3001’s Rear View and Components.......................................................................... 11
CHAPTER 3 CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Connections ....................................................................................................................... 13
CHAPTER 4 OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 14
4.1 Operating the Monitor ....................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Performing Mode-by-mode Operations and Using Switches............................................ 14
4.2.1 Switches Common to All Modes (Fixed-function Switches)......................15
4.2.2 Picture Mode ...............................................................................................17
4.2.3 Waveform Mode..........................................................................................18
4.2.4 Vectorscope Mode .......................................................................................23
4.2.5 Status Mode.................................................................................................25
4.2.6 Menu Mode .................................................................................................27
4.3 Schematic Hierarchy of Switches...................................................................................... 30
4.4 Installing and Anchoring the Monitor ............................................................................... 32
CHAPTER 5 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 33
5.1 Input Formats..................................................................................................................... 33
5.2 Methods of Signal Input .................................................................................................... 35
5.3 Methods of Display ........................................................................................................... 35
5.4 General Specifications....................................................................................................... 35
5.5 Initial Settings.................................................................................................................... 36
5.6 Dimensional Drawings ...................................................................................................... 39
CHAPTER 6 STANDARD AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES................................................... 40
6.1 Standard Accessories ......................................................................................................... 40
6.2 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 ................................... 44
Instructions on the Use of DM-3000A-08 Shading Hood ................................................................. 45
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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. After reading through the manual,
keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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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.
CONCERNING FOREIGN MATTER
Do not spill liquids, or drop flammable substances or metal parts into the monitor, as this may
cause a fire, electric shocks, or malfunctioning.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE MONITOR!
The monitor contains high-voltage parts. Touching these parts is extremely dangerous and may
result in electric shocks or burns.
CAUTION
CONCERNING THE POWER SUPPLY
Use a supply voltage within the range of 10 V to 18 V.
Do not turn the power back on immediately after having turned it off. Doing so can cause
malfunctioning.
CONCERNING INSTALLATION
Ensure that the following conditions for the installation location are satisfied in order to ensure
that the monitor will be used properly.
1) Avoid locations where strong magnetic fields and/or vibration is generated, very dusty
locations or locations exposed to water or chemicals.
2) Avoid locations exposed to direct sunlight and locations susceptible to extreme changes in
humidity or air temperature.
3) Connect the monitor's power plug to a power outlet separate from the one used for equipment
with a high power consumption such as a copier or one for equipment that generates noise.
4) Do not place heavy objects such as a CRT monitor directly on top of this unit.
5) Avoid placing anything directly up against the monitor's rear panel. Doing so will block the
ventilation holes in the rear panel so that the monitor may not operate properly even when its
temperature is within the acceptable ambient range.
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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.
1) Wiping the panel's surface with benzine, paint thinners, etc. will cause deterioration in its
quality.
2) If water (salty water) is left on the display surface, discoloration and staining will result.
3) Exposing the panel directly to ultraviolet rays for an extended period may cause the deflection
panel to turn brown, the contrast to drop and other forms of deterioration in the display
quality.
4) Moisture inside the monitor due to condensation, etc. may cause unevenness in the colors.
5) Due to the nature of liquid crystal, some picture elements may be missing (bright spots or
dark spots).
6) Directly tapping the surface or bumping it into objects will cause cracking, etc.
7) Do not attempt to disassemble the panel, as leaking liquid crystal may be harmful if it comes
into contact with your skin.
8) If you are exposed to liquid crystal because tube surface has broken, rinse it off well with
soap and water.
CONCERNING THE OPERATION LOCATION
If the monitor is used indoors, no special care need be taken. However, installation in the
following locations can cause malfunctioning.
1) Locations with an ambient temperature outside the range of 5 to 40°C
2) Locations with an ambient humidity outside the range of 30 to 80% RH
3) Locations near an air conditioner or subject to rapid temperature changes or the formation of
condensation
4) Locations exposed to direct sunlight (*1)
5) Locations exposed to corrosive gases or high concentrations of dust
6) Locations where strong magnetic fields are generated
7) Locations which may be splashed with water, oil, chemicals, etc.
8) Very dusty locations or locations to which vibrations are transmitted from the floor
9) Unstable locations
*1: Since the panel's backlight may be damaged when the surface temperature of the LCD panel exceeds
60
°C, keep the panel away from direct sunlight.
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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.
CONCERNING THIS MANUAL
It is strictly forbidden to copy this manual either in part or in its entirety without permission from
Astrodesign.
1) The contents and specifications of this manual are subject to change without notice for the
purposes of improving quality.
2) Although this manual has been prepared with painstaking care, the user is asked to contact
Astrodesign if any ambiguities, mistakes, omissions or other shortcomings are noticed.
3) The shortcomings in 2) notwithstanding, Astrodesign will not be liable in any way for their
effects on the results achieved by operating the monitor.
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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.
The monitor can also be powered by the camera battery pack, so pictures can be viewed
absolutely anywhere.
The monitor comes with a number of modes: the picture mode in which the input video is
displayed in color, the waveform mode which displays it as waveforms, the vectorscope mode
that displays it as vectors, and the status mode in which the data is dumped.
A low-temperature polysilicon thin-film transistor (TFT) LCD panel is used for the monitor's
display.
The input signals support 20 different video formats in all, including 19 HDTV formats and one
SDTV format. HDTV SDI and SDTV SDI digital signals and HDTV analog signals can easily be
selected. An HDTV SDI signal refers to a 1.485 Gbps NRZ serial digital signal, while an SDTV
SDI signal refers to a 270 Mbps NRZ serial digital signal. The formats supported for HDTV are
1080/60i, 1035/60i, 720/60p, 720/24p, 1080/24p, 1080/24sF, 1080/30p, 1080/30sF, 1080/25p,
1080/25sF and 1080/50i. For SDTV, the WM-3001 supports the 525/60i format with frequency
rates of 1.000 and 1/1.001. The field frequencies (60/59.94 Hz, 24/23.98 Hz, etc.) of each format
are automatically supported.
Six-inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD panel
Lightweight and compact size (3U half-size)
12 V DC power supply (10 to 18 V)
Operable on camera battery
Supported standards of HDTV SDI input: SMPTE 292M, BTAS-004B, and BTAS-006B
(1.485 Gbps SDI input)
Supported standards of HDTV SDI audio input: SMPTE 299M
Supported standards of SDTV SDI input: SMPTE 259M (270 Mbps SDI input)
Supported standards of HDTV analog input and its format: SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M,
and BTAS-001B
1.2 Functions of WM-3001
Compatible with HDTV SDI and SDTV SDI digital input and HDTV analog input
(Y/Pb/Pr) signals
♦ HDTV SDI input: Signals compatible with SMPTE 292M, etc. are input to and viewed
on the monitor (with MONITOR OUT terminal).
• No-signal/CRCC error count readings (0 to 999999999, or ********* for higher
counts)
• Readings of time for last CRCC error detection (LAST) (up to 99 hours 59 minutes 59
seconds, or * for longer times)
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♦ 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; SDTV: 525/50i)
Automatically supports the field frequency rates of 60 Hz, 60/1.001 Hz, etc.
Displays the format and field frequency rate of an input signal and the format selected for
output.
Displays the time elapsed from reset (TIME) (up to 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds, or *
for longer times)
The POWER LED comes on when the power is turned on.
The ERROR LED comes on if an error occurs in the input signal or when no input signal is
supplied.
Outputs a BLACK signal when input signals are absent.
Supports two-channel tally signal input (driven by external contacts; the red or green LED
lamp above the screen comes on upon input of a TALLY signal).
Overlay function (superimposes an input picture on top of another)
Freeze/update function
Allows for selection from of a choice of five modes: menu mode, picture mode, waveform
mode, vectorscope mode, and status mode.
Picture mode: Displays input pictures in color
• Displays markers (center marker, and frame marker with safety marker; aspect ratios of
4:3, 13:9, 14:9 and 2.4:1)
• Video adjustments using brightness, contrast, Pb (Cb), Pr (Cr), and chroma controls
• Turns on/off CHROMA option.
Waveform mode: Displays the waveforms of input pictures.
• Overlay display (overlays the waveforms of Y/Pb (Cb)/Pr (Cr) or G/B/R signals on top
of each other)
• Parade display (places the waveforms of Y/Pb (Cb)/Pr (Cr) or G/B/R signals next to
one another) (for 1H- and 1F-sweep displays only)
• 1H/2H/1F/2F-sweep displays (2H/2F-sweep displays are for the interlace format only)
• Line select function for displaying desired lines (for 1H/2H-sweep displays only)
• Shows markers in mV or % increments
• GAIN (×1, ×2, or ×4); MAG (×1, ×2, or ×4) (for 1H-sweep overlay display only)
• Measures amplitude or time differences between waveforms using cursor (time
differences are only available for 1H/2H-sweep displays)
• Converts Y/Pb/Pr (YCbCr) to G/B/R for display as GBR pictures
Vectorscope mode: Displays input pictures in vectorscope images
• Magnifies black and white levels (×1, ×2, or ×4)
• 100% and 75% color bars for markers
• Choice of two scales: XY and IQ axes
• Line select function for displaying desired lines
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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
• Sets the mode of input signals (SDI or ANALOG).
• Sets the format.
• Sets the values of BRIGHT, CONTRAST, Pb (Cb), Pr (Cr) and CHROMA options.
• Selects from the CHROMA ON/OFF options.
• Sets the value of CONTRAST for the overlay mode display of input video
(NORMAL/DIM).
• Sets the waveform display (YP (YC) or GBR).
• Sets the scale of the waveform display (% or V).
• Selects a marker for vectorscope mode display (100% or 75%).
• Resets the error count.
• Calls up the saved settings, saves settings, and initializes the settings.
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CHAPTER 2 PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
2.1 WM-3001’s Front View and Components
WM-3001’s Front View
Front-panel Components and Their Functions
Number Component Description of Function
Liquid crystal display Displays pictures.
TALLY 1 TALLY lamp (red): controlled by rear-panel tally connector (contact-driven).
TALLY 2 TALLY lamp (green): controlled by rear-panel tally connector (contact-driven).
ERROR LED ERROR lamp (red): comes on when there are no input signals or when an error occurs.
POWER LED POWER lamp (green): comes on when the power is supplied.
MODE (*2) Shows a menu of modes to select from.
FREEZE (*2)
Switches between the FREEZE and
UPDATE options.
LINE SEL (*2) Shows a menu of lines to select from.
OVERLAY (*2)
Sets the picture overlay function to ON or
OFF.
FUNCTION (*2)
Shows a menu of functions to select from.
*2: These switches have fixed functions. For
further details, see "Common to all modes
(fixed function switches)" in subsection
4.2.1.
F1 (*3) FUNCTION 1
F2 (*3) FUNCTION 2
F3 (*3) FUNCTION 3
F4 (*3) FUNCTION 4
F5 (*3) FUNCTION 5
*3: These switches provide different functions
depending on the mode. For further
details, see the operation method of each
mode described in subsections 4.2.2 to
4.2.6.
1TALLY2 ERRORPOWER
HD WAVEFORM MONITOR
WM-3001
MODE
F1
FREEZE
F2
LI NE SEL
F3
OVERLAY
F4
FUNCTION
F5
POWER
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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
Rear-panel Components and Their Functions
Number Component Description of Function
SDI IN Input terminal for HDTV SDI and SDTV SDI signals
SDI MONITOR OUT Output terminal for simplified monitoring of input signals
ANALOG Y
Input terminal for the Y signal of HDTV analog input. For HDTV analog input,
synchronization is achieved by means of the Y signal.
ANALOG Pb Input terminal for the Pb signal of HDTV analog input
ANALOG Pr Input terminal for the Pr signal of HDTV analog input
POWER Turns on/off the power.
Power supply connector Four-pin, round male camera connector for 12 V input (GND: pin 1; 12 V: pin 4).
TALLY connector (*4)
Four-pin, round female camera connector (TALLY 1 (red): pins 1 and 4; TALLY 2
(green): pins 2 and 3).
Termination selector switch Switches between the terminating resistors of YPbPr signal input.
*4 Power supply and TALLY connectors
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4-pin round male camera connector
TALLY_R (pin 1)
TALLY_G (pin 2)
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Silk-screen printed on chassis
GND (pin 1)
N.C.
(pin 2)
GND (pin 1)
GND (pin 3)
DC12V (pin 4)
N.C. (pin 3)
4-pin round female camera connecto
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• The pin assignments of the power supply and tally connectors are as shown in the figure above
(power supply connector on the left and tally connector on the right). Be careful, as the two
connectors have different pin assignments even though they look identical.
• To turn on the TALLY 1 (red) lamp, short-circuit the pins marked .
• To turn on the TALLY 2 (green) lamp, short-circuit the pins marked .
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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). Either the accessory cable (4-pin round camera
connector/cannon connector conversion cable) or the optional (*) DC input cable
(DM-3000A-09) is available for the power supply connector. Check the configuration of
your cable end connector prior to use.
(2) Connecting the source of input signals
When inputting HDTV SDI or SDTV SDI signals, connect the signal source to the SDI
terminal using a BNC coaxial cable. The IN terminal is used to input SDI signals, and the
MONITOR OUT terminal is used to monitor the SDI signals being input. Supply
BTAS-004B or SMPTE 259M compatible serial digital signals to the SDI input terminal.
For SDI signals, use a coaxial cable (5C-FB or equivalent) capable of handling the 1.5 GHz
band.
When inputting HDTV analog signals, connect the sources of Y, Pb and Pr signals to the
ANALOG Y, ANALOG Pb and ANALOG Pr terminals, respectively. Supply BTAS-001B
compatible Y/Pb/Pr signals to the ANALOG input terminal. Synchronization is achieved by
means of the Y signal.
(3) Setting
Use the menu mode to set up input signals and their formats. Also make other settings as
necessary. Do not change the settings of the rear-panel DIP switch unless you need to
change the terminating resistor.
* For details on optional accessories see Chapter 6, Section 6.2, “Optional Accessories.”
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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.
If the green POWER lamp fails to come on, check that the front-panel POWER switch is turned
on. If the green POWER lamp still remains off, check the connections once again.
If the screen looks distorted or runs out of synchronization, check the FORMAT settings.
For simple monitoring of the SDI input signals, monitor them at the MONITOR OUT terminal.
The analog input signals will not provide any picture unless the Y signal contains a
synchronization signal. For details on the signal level and other specifications, refer to
BTAS-001 or other standards.
When there are no input signals, the ERROR LED lamp comes on, and the text BLACK is
displayed.
If an HDTV SDI signal is being input, the ERROR LED lamp also comes on even in the case of
CRC error.
If the screen displays “NO SIGNAL” even if an input signal is applied, check the settings of the
menu mode.
Note that data values presented for analog input are for reference purposes only and should be
used as rule-of-thumb values.
4.2 Performing Mode-by-mode Operations and Using Switches
The WM-3001 has five modes: the menu mode, picture mode, waveform mode, vectorscope
mode and status mode.
There are two types of switches: switches with functions that do not vary with mode, and
switches whose functions vary mode by mode. For details on operations, refer to the description
of each mode on the following pages.
4.2.1 Switches Common to All Modes (Fixed-function Switches)......................15
4.2.2 Picture Mode ...............................................................................................17
4.2.3 Waveform Mode..........................................................................................18
4.2.4 Vectorscope Mode .......................................................................................23
4.2.5 Status Mode.................................................................................................25
4.2.6 Menu Mode .................................................................................................27
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