Atec VM6000 User Manual

Automated Video Measurement Set

VM6000 Data Sheet

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Features & Benefits

Automates Test of Consumer HDTV Video Devices

Automates VESA Compliance Test for PC Graphics Devices

Automates Testing of Multimedia PC

Fast, Accurate, and Reliable Video Measurements

Comprehensive Component Analog Video Signal Analysis

SDTV, HDTV, and RGBHV Component Analog Format Support

Picture, Vector, and Waveform Displays

Companion Test Signal Packages

Time-saving Test Utilities

Pass/Fail Limit Testing

Automatic Report Generator

Video Measurement Accessories

Pinpoint™ T

Technology-specific Software Options for Jitter and Timing
Measurements, Power Measurements, Serial Data, Ethernet, and USB

2.0 Co m pliance Testing

Applications

Design Validation

Standards Compliance Testing

Quality C ontrol

Installation and Troubleshooting

Automated Manufacturing Test

Off-air Video Systems Test

The VM600
devices such as digital set-top boxes, multimedia PCs, graphics cards, and
video semiconductors. It a ddresses the needs of engineers developing and
deploying the next generation of video devices for the digitally connected
home. Unrivalled performance in terms of speed, accuracy, and reliability
has made the VM6000 the choice of indust ry leaders for design validation,
quality c

Unlike conventional instruments, the VM6000 integrates acquisition
hardware
accessories into a cohesive test system solution. Product verification
activities that previously took hours or days to complete can now be
completed in seconds or minutes. Offering near plug-and -play video
measurement capability, even unskilled operators can reliably assess
video output signal quality. The conformance of signals to specifications
is repor
identified for further analysis.

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Data Sheet

Summary Pa

The VM600

ss/Fail Test Results Display

0 stands alone as the only autom atic video analyzer capable
of supporting SD, HDTV, and PC graphics signal formats. Offering a full
1 GHz bandwidth, and 5 GS/s sample rate, the VM6000 is well suited to
the demands of mea suring high-resolution HDTV and high-frequency P C
graphics video signals. Traditional DTV formats from 480i through 1080p
and either RGB or YPbPr color space are supported in Options SD and

on VGA supports common analog RGBHV signal resolutions from

HD. Opti
640×480p though 2048×1536p, and pervasive refresh rates from 60 Hz
through 120 Hz.

The ultimate solution for component analog video signal analysis, the
VM6000 delivers comprehensive characterization of video fid elity, s ignal
quality, and standards compliance. With available options, the instrument
automatically assesses conformance of video signals to applicable
EIA-770.x, SMPTE-274M, 296M, and VESA VSIS standards. Traditional

gnal fidelity is evaluated utilizing industry-accepted parame ters,

“TV” si
making 150 individual measurements automatically in less than 20 seconds.
PC graphics signal fidelity is assessed using comprehensive RGB video and
HV Sync measurement parameters madeinaccordancewithVSIStest
procedures. Preloaded reference and limit files enable go/no-go evaluation
to applicable DMT, C VT, or GTF timing standards.

As an integrated signal analyzer, the VM6000 can be reliably deployed as
a standalone QA station in manufacturing. Unlike modular test systems,

ive programming, complicated system debugging, or costly test

extens
engineering support is not required with the VM6000. Integrated pass/fail
limit testing and documentation utilities link distributed design, supply, and
manufacturing o rganizat ions with standardized test capability. Product
quality is enhanced because accurate test resu lts can be reliably generated,

mat Configuration Menu (Option SD and HD)

Signal For

easily replicated, and readily communicated across a global engineering,
manufacturing, or sales organization.

These unique capabilities enable in-depth signal analysis, speed product
development, and ensure new designs comply with applicable standards.
Fast, accurate, and objective video measurements enable manufacturers
to ensure that HDTV or PC graphics video signal quality is up to the

ge of today’s high-performance displays, as well as providing clear

challen
differentiation between input signal and display device impairments.

Easy to Configure and Operate

The VM6000 offers intuitive Windows-based configuratio n and
measurement menus for easy operation and minimal training. A 12.1 in.
(307 mm) color display provides a bright, clear, and crisp display of
waveforms and measurement results. Users can easily navigate through

lly arranged menus and make selections u sing radio buttons with a

logica
mouse or touchscreen.

cated instrument setups, algorithm selection, programming, and

Compli
other undesirable aspects of making video measurements are elim inated
with the VM6000. Configuration is as simple as selecting the auto
format function or individually selecting the video format manu ally and
then selecting the measurement parameters from an on-screen menu,
eliminating complicated instrument setups, tedious manual measurements,

e-consuming results correlation. These test configuration settings

and tim
can be readily saved, recalled, or copied, further simplifying test of
multiformat video devices. Users wanting to make manual measurements
can exit the automated measurement application and then access a
full-featured oscilloscope.

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Automated Video Measurement Set — VM6000

Supports SD, HDTV, and RGBHV Component
Analog Video Formats

The V M6000 can be flexibly configured to support any combination of
component analog SDTV, HDTV, and RGBHV video formats with the
available options. Broad format support enables automated test of digital

Format Support

Frequency

SD

HD

VGA

Note: Sync combiner (012-1664-xx) supports “Separate H&V” operation.

480i

576i 50 Hz X X X X X
480p
576p50HzXXXXX
720p

1080i

1080p

Other nonstandard HD formats supported

by User-defined Format menu.
User-defined Format supports

nonstandard SD formats, if SD is enabled

640×480p 60, 72, 75, 85, 100,

800×600p 60, 72, 75, 85, 100,

1024×768p 60, 72, 75, 85, 100,

1280×1024p 60, 70, 75, 85, 100,

1600×1024p 60, 70, 75, 76, 85,

1920×1080p 50, 60, 75, 85,

1920×1200p 60, 75, 76, 85,

1920×1440p 60, 75, 85 Hz X X
2048×1536p 60, 75, 85 Hz X X
2048×2048p 60 Hz X X

Other progressive RGBHV formats
and vertical frequencies supported

by User-defined Format

59.94/60 Hz

59.94/60 Hz

30/50/59.94/60 Hz

50/59.94/60 Hz

24/50/59.94/60 Hz

esh

RGB

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120 Hz

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120 Hz

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120 Hz

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120 Hz

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100 Hz

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100 Hz

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100 Hz

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set-top boxes, video semiconductors, DVD players, PC graphics cards,
and other consumer video devices.

User-defined Format allows users to test nonstandard formats by entering
custom timing parameters, allowing support of unique formats and future
undefined formats.

Color Space Sync OptionsOption Signal Format Vertical Refr

YPbPr

Y/G Composite Syn

on CH4

c

Separate H&V

Bandwidth and Sample Rates Suitable for
HDTV an d High-resolution PC Graphics
Signals

The VM6000 utilizes a digital phosphor oscilloscope platform a s the
basis for signal acquisition and analysis. Utilizing proven, high-speed
measurement architecture, Tektronix surpasses the limitations of current
video analyzers to address the evolving ne eds of the video industry.
The VM6000 offers over 1 GHz of bandwidth and 5 GS/s maximum

real-time sample rates for all 4 measurement channels – easily assessing
the frequency response of 60 MHz HDTV signals or transient response
of 350 MHz PCF VESA signals. The high sample rates and low noise
floor of the instrument enable noise measurement accuracy that was
previously impossible on HDTV signals. A typical rise time of 225 ps and
superior time-ba se performance are sufficient to make critical sync and
rise-time measurements as required by EIA-770 and SMPTE 274 M and
VESA. Standard 10 M (4 CH) record length and high sample rates deliver
measurement results with minimal time lag.

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Data Sheet

H Sync Meas

urement Results (Option VGA)

Comprehensive Component Analog Video
Signal Analysis

The VM6000 incorporates an extensive set of automated video
measurements that deliver com prehe nsive characterization of the fidelity
and conformance of component analog signals. Approximately 150
individual measurements completely characterize video signal amplitudes,
timing, and noise distortions into parameter categ ories that are easily

od, facilitating troubleshooting and design optimization. Enabled

understo
by such broad and thorough signal analysis, the VM6000 is able to identify
relevant video signal impairments, verify compliance with applicable
standards, and ensure operability with connected displays.

VM6000 Automated Measurements

Measurement Parameters

TV Signals

Options SD and HD

Color Bars

Levels (1-8 Pedestals)

HV Sync

H Sync Jitter

Noise

Nonlinearity

nnel Timing

Intercha

Transient Response, K2T Video Transient Response

Multiburst

Frequency Response

*1VESA parameters.

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Spatial Distortion

PC Graphics Signals

Option VGA

Color Bars

Luma Levels*

HV Timing*

HV Sync*

H Sync Jitter*

Noise Injection Ratio*

Integral and Differential Linearity,

Monotonicity*

Channel-Channel Mismatch

Channel-Channel Skew*

Resolution*

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1

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1

1

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Measurement parameters have been appropriately selected for testing
TV signals (Options SD and HD) and PC graphics signals (Option
VGA). These parameters vary by application because of differences
in hardware technology, signal attributes, applicable standards, and
historical test methodology. TV test measurements are based on the
de facto industry standard VM700T and have been adapted to assess
distortions unique to digital devices and HDTV signals. The PC graphics
measurement set delivers fully automated VESA compliance testing and
video measurements, as well as reporting other parameters c ommo nly
utilized to characterize PC graphics device performance.

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t Measurement Results Display (Option SD and HD)

Multiburs

Fast, Accurate, and Reliable Automated Video
Measurements

The VM6000 is differentiated from conventional oscilloscopes, waveform
monitors, or modular instruments by its automated video measurements.
Automated measurements deliver benefits in terms of speed, accuracy, and
repeatability with ease of use that almost obsoletes manual approaches,
and even user
signal acquisition, and data analysis enables robust and reliable operation,
impervious to signal variations. The VM6000 applies optimized video
measurement algorithms and extended data processing to deliver accuracy
and reliability that outperforms even the most skilled e xpert user.

AutoFormatDetect–Simplifies operation by automatically detecting

the format applied to the instrument. Allows multiple formats to be tested
automatically in sequence without the need for user intervention.

Auto Co n figu

measurements from the configuration menu, the VM6000 automatically
configures gain, offset, and time scale based on the nominal signal values
expected. Variations from nominal values are accommodated with auto
range capabilities.

-developed programs. Automating signal configuration,

By selecting the applicable format and desired

ration –

Automated Video Measurement Set — VM6000

Auto Range – The auto range feature enhances accuracy and enables

automated measurement of signals that vary from nominal levels. This
feature automa
conditions when they deviate from nominal, enabling the instrument to
consistently present the b est results possible.

Automatic Special Position – The VM6000’s automatic special position

function ensu
signal distortions, alternate test signals, and alternate output display modes.
Always active, this feature identifies appropriate test signal events and
sets measurement cursor locations optimally to ensure consistent and
meaningful test results. Measurement location se lections made by the
VM6000 can be analyzed or documented with the selectable feature
included in th

Auto Mode – Auto mode enables users to instruct the instrument to make

one, selected , or all automated video measurements with a single a run
command. While functioning in Auto mode, the instrument automatically
selects the a
configurations and averaging selected by the user, and completes each
measurement. Auto mode also includes multiline measurements capability,
enabling users to measure selected parameters on many or all lines in a
frame with a single run command.

Measurement Cursors (Special Pos ition) – Options SD and HD address

requirement for custom signal analysis by enabling users to input
customized measurement locations for the Frequency Response,
Levels, and Noise measurement parameters. For frequency response
measurements, users can select either timing location input or frequency
input to mak
video band width utilizing a standard sweep signal. Input locations can
be further toggled within YPbPr signals to accommodate either 4:2:2 or
4:4:4 video. This enables detailed analysis of roll-off, frequency distortion,
identification of spurs, and aliasing anywhere across the useful frequency
spectrum. Cursors for t he Levels parameter e nable flexible, automated
measuremen
as can be found with ARIB signals, MacBeth Charts, or other noncolor bar
signals. Noise special position cursors allow temporal windowing for noise
measurements, enabling noise measurements on signals such as color
bars, staircases, or camera test charts.

tically optimizes g ain and offset based on the signal

res that automated measurements are robust to temporal

e report generator.

ppropriate test signal line, utilizes preset measurement

e response measurements anywhere within the supported

t of 3 channel levels for 1-8 individual pedestals on a line, such

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Data Sheet

Frequency

Noise Spectrum Display (Option SD and HD)

Response Measurement Input Selections (Option SD and HD)

HSyncJitt

Spatial Distortion Display (Option SD and HD)

New M

er and Wander Display (Option SD and HD)

easurements on V3.X –

Options for SD and HD on V3.X offer the
three new measurements. The V Sync measurement will support the
complete video timing measurement along with the H Sync measurement.
The H Sync Jitte r measurement measures the RMS Jitter and Frequency
Offset and Frequency Drift Rate for wander measurement that supp ort IEEE
1521-2003. The user-definable demarcation frequency and Probability/Jitter

out help to search for the root cause during debugging. T he spatial

read
distortion measurement measures the size of the video image a nd detects if
any offset or cropping has occurred to the image. This is useful for design
engineers to ensure that their video processing is not deforming the picture.
This is also good for verifying video aspect ratio mixes such as letterbox
or side-panel modes.

V Sync Display (Option SD and HD)

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Automated Video Measurement Set — VM6000

Format Con

figuration Menu (Option VGA)

Automated VESA Compliance Testing for
Analog RGBHV Signal Formats (Option VGA)

The emergence of IP broadcast video and convergence of traditional “TV”
and “PC” video entertainment devices have resulted in PCs evolving into
media gateways to the digitally connected home. As a result, assessing
the fidelity and conformance of analog RGBHV signals has become more
important to engineers involved in the design and manufacturing of PC
graphics
emergence of digital interfaces, proliferation of sup ported output modes,
and the persistence of analog RGBHV interfaces on PC graphics cards.

Tektronix addresses these industry test requirements with the VM6000
Option VGA, the first and only “VM” class solution for PC graphics signals
and devices. Option VGA automates signal analysis and mandatory VESA
standards compliance testing, speeding design validation testing that
is typically performed during the release or modifica tion of PC graphics
hardwar

Option VGA supports pervasive analog RGBHV signal formats typically
communi
measurement is possible for 10 standard signal resolutions spanning from
640x480p (VGA) through 2048x2048p (QXGA), at selected vertical r efresh
frequencies from 60 to 120 Hz. A user-defined format configuration utility
enables users to easily create , edit, or recall custom modes and seamlessly
access the full test automation of the VM6000 instrument.

Approximately 150 video measurements can be performed for each
supported mode, delivering a comprehensive assessment of RGB video
fidelit
methods are based on industry standard (VESA) test procedures, enabling

devices. This challenge has been furth er complicated by the

e, software, or integration of complete video systems.

cated through VGA, DVI-I, or DVI-A interfaces. Automated

y, HV Sync quality, and format conformance. Parameters and test

Measurement Selection Menu (Option VGA)

RGB Transient Response Measurement Results (Option VGA)

easy comparison against the requirements of th e Video Signal Standard
(VSIS) and applicable DMT, GTF, or CVT timing standards. Convenient

ng and configuration controls deliver the flexibility to perform either

averagi
speedy or precise measurement in accordance with VESA sampling
requirements. A full suite of comprehensive RGBHV video parameters
can be measured in less than 5 m inutes. Preloaded signal reference data
and tolerance limit files simplify results analysis, eliminating laborious
spreadsheet entry and computation. Test results, and even waveform

aptures can be quickly documented with reports that can be

screen c
automatically generated, printed, and saved.

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Data Sheet

An innovative set of PC graphics matrix test signals have been created to
enable comprehensive signal characterization for the full range of supported
formats. These

signals, working in conjunction with a remote controlled
measurement interface unit, enable fully automated testing with a single run
command. The included measurement interface unit provides connectivity,
signal termination, automated switching, and variable loads for sync voltage
tests. Th is approach eliminates the need for expensive FET probes, and
delivers optimized accuracy for b oth DC amplitude and high-frequency
timing measur

ements.

All the necessary elements for compliance or QC testing are integrated into
a cohesive sol

ution that delivers easily understood pass or fail test results.
Comprehensive paramet ric signal analysis isolates product performance
deficiencies, enables design optimization, and ensures interoperability of
connected display devices. With Opt ion VGA, even unskilled operators can
make reliable and repeatable assessments of VESA standards compliance.
Extensive video knowledge, oscilloscope skills, complicated programming,
or system int

egration skills are no longer required to assess analog RGBHV

signal integrity.

Companion Test Signal Packages

Option SS includes a s pecifi c companion test signal package to speed
and simplify testing of supported signal formats. This package has b een
developed to
without the inconvenience of switching test signals. The test signal package
eliminates potential video measurement set operability issues and minimize
uncertainties regarding the quality of the input signal

Because DTV has resulted in a proliferation in video source content and
signal formats, test signals are provided in a variety of pervasive formats to
enable easy generation a nd extended format testing. Since encoded test

enable comprehensive parametric analysis of signal fidelity

signals may contain artifacts that detract from measuring the analog signal
fidelity, the matrix test signal is also provided in MPEG-2/H.26 4 encoded
Elementary and

ATSC Transport Streams. To ensure the encoded signal
is accurate, Tektronix has prequalified the matrix test signal for each native
video format.

Option SS Signal Sources Package (020-2769-xx):
File and Signal Formats of Test Signal Packages

Parts Number Description Formats

020-2770-xx
020-2771-xx*

Signal Sources DVD

2

Standard Definition

480i, 576i

480i, 480p, 576i, 576p

Elementary Streams

020-2772-xx

Advanced Definition

720P, 1080i, 1080p

Elementary Streams

020-2773-xx*

3

ATSC Transport Streams

480i, 480p, 720P, 1080i,

1080p

020-2774-xx*

4, 5, 6

Baseband Test Signals

525i, 525p, 625i, 625p,

720p, 1080i, 1080p,

020-2775-xx*

7

PC Bitmap Graphics

620×480, 800×600,

1024×768, 1280×1024,
1600×1024, 1600×1200,
1920×1080, 1920×1200,
1920×1440, 2048×1536,

2048×2048

020-2776-xx*

8

H.264 SD and HD

Streams

*2480i, 480p ES stream provided by 704×480, 720×480 resolution.

3

*

ATSC Transport Stream provided for 480i, 480p, 720p/30, 720p/60, 1080i/60, 1080p/24, and 1080p/59.94
formats.

4

Requires TG700 and appropriate module (AVG7, AWVG7, DVG7, and/or HDVG7).

*

5

*

SDI signal generation not supported for 525P, 576p format.

6

*

TG700 DNL files not provided for 1080p/50 and 1080p/60 formats.

7

Includes PC Matrix and Full Field VESA signals.

*

8

*

Main profile / Level 3 for 480i, 580p, 576i, and 576P. Main profile / Level 4 for 720P, 1080i, and 1080P.

480i, 480p, 576i, 576p,

720p, 1080i, 1080p

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HDTV Matrix Test Signal in 16x9 Aspect Ratio

HDTV Matrix Test Signal

A specific matrix test signal has been created to enable efficient and
comprehensive test of component analog video signal fidelity. The matrix
signal inc
testing without the inconvenience of switching full field signals, and contents
have been customized to e xercise the full ban dwidt h capability of each
format. One signal can be flexibly utilized for both RGB and YPbPr color
spaces, thereby minimizing test signal proliferation.

The HDTV matrix test signal is supplied in a variety of file and signal form ats
to enable convenient and comprehensive test of set-top boxes and other
consumer video devices. High-quality encoded ATSC Transport S tream and
compress
Tektronix MPEG player such as the RTX100B, RTX130B, or MTX100B.

ludes a range of test signals on different lines to enable video

ed Elementary Stream files are supplied for easy playout on a

PC Graphics Matrix Test Signal

VESA compliance and certification testing requires that several different
types of test signals be applied to the device under test. Option VGA

Automated Video Measurement Set — VM6000

PC Graphics Matrix Test Signal (Option VGA)

includes test signal files for these patterns, in both f u ll field and matrix
forms for the full range of s upported image reso lutions. Test signal files are
provided in .bmp and .png file formats.

VESA compliance and certification testing requires that several different
types of test signals be applied to the device under test. Option VGA
includes test signal files for these patterns, in both f u ll field and matrix
forms for the full range of supported image resolutions. Test sign al files

ided in .bmp and .png file formats. The .png files are beneficial

are prov
because they enable HV timing measurements to be m ade without the
border artifacts potentially introduced by bitmap files.

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Data Sheet

Picture Mod

e

Picture, Vector, and Waveform Displays

Picture and Vector displays can be initiated with a single button press
and deliver “at a glance” confidence checking that simplifies signal
identification, troubleshooting, and color conversion accuracy. Waveforms
are simultaneously displayed with parametric test results to enable
visualization of signal impairments.

By selecting Picture mode, a full-color picture display is rendered on the
screen from the connected subsampled and down-converted signals to the
available
16×9 or 4×3 aspect ratio by default; however users can resize, move, or
minimize the window as needed. Picture mode incorporates a user-enabled
bright line select featu re to facilitate test configuration. Live or full motion
video signals can also be viewed at vertical refresh rates of 1-2 fps.

The Vector display, available with Option SD and HD, displays the waveform
with targets for 75% or 100% color bars and accommodates either 601 or
709 colorimetry targets. Graticule targets and color space can be selected
automati

Waveforms for all channels are simultaneously viewable in different colors,
and displ
examination and analysis. Users can selectively expand the waveform to
the full display size by minimizing the measurement application.

picture area and resolution. Pictures appear in an appropriate

cally or manually.

ays can be zoomed both vertically and temporally for detailed

Vector Display

Full-screen Waveform Display

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Automated Video Measurement Set — VM6000

Summary Te

st Results Display with Pass/Fail Indication

Time-saving Test Utilities and Results
Displays

The VM6000 offers a powerful combina tion of test utilities and custom
displays to make HDTV v ideo testing faster, more robust, more convenient,
and more accurate. These utilities supplement basic automated
measurement capabilities to deliver performance and value unmatched by
any other solution. Combined with the extended documentation utilities,
these pow
that the VM6000 meets the demands of all application are as. Research
and Development, Quality Control, and Production Test personnel can
tailor t he instrument settings to meet their particular needs for robust
acquisition, speed, or accuracy. By automating measurement functions,
video professionals are ensured that automatic measurements are robust,
accurat

Summary

For the ultimate in test progress and reporting, t he VM6000 incorporates
asummar
conditions and the progress of the video signal measurements without

erful automated mea s ureme nt utilities and features ensure

e, repeatable, and completely objective.

Test Results Display

y test results display screen. This display shows pass or fail

Color Bar Relative Results Display with Limit Testing enabled

having to delve into c omplicated individual test results. Each of the selected
test parameters, measurement progress, pass or fail result per parameter,
and test errors, if any, are displayed. Upon completion an overall green
or red measurement result flag is displayed. Simply click on the pass/fail
measurement to directly access the measurement results. This allows the
user to quickly go to the failed test resu lts.

Integrated Pass/Fail Limit Testing

The VM6000 incorporates user-selectable pass/fail limit testing.
Acceptability of individual parameters or an entire DUT (Device Under
Test) can be assessed w ithout browsing hundreds of individual numerical

. Suitable for use in standalone applications, there is a PF (Pass/Fail)

results
summary screen tha t shows the progress and PF result of individual
measurements and an overall DUT PF result based on the selected
parameters and user-selected limits. When PF limit testing is enabled,
numerical measurement results for failed parameters are displayed in
an intuitive red color and passed parameters are displayed in green for

ntification of acceptable/unacceptable or nonconforming signal

easy ide
conditions.

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Data Sheet

Reference

and Limit Test Configuration Menu

Preloaded and User-definable Reference and Limit
Files

Tektronix supplies set of default reference and limit files for the supported
video formats for “out of the box” test functionality. Option SD and HD
have been preloaded with SMPTE/EIA standard reference values and

x-recommended tolerance limit files. Option VGA has been

Tektr o n i
preloaded with VESA reference and tolerance limit values based on
the applicable timing standards. The signal reference data boosts test
productivity by minimizing the need to access sep arate standards or
quality documents. Files can be edited with other spread sheet programs
to specify customized target values, conformance limits, or go/no -go
manufact
by format (default), manually specified, or load ed automatically using preset
configuration files (.vmset).

uring process limits. Reference and limit files can be auto-selected

Flexible Results Displays

To simplify test results analysis, the V M6000 features tabular results menus.
Within e ach parameter group, users can easily browse measurement
results, deviation from reference, nominal (reference) value, and max/min
tolerance limits for p ass and fail. Reference information and calculations
necessary to analyze and understand test results are logically organized,
and read
are highlighted in red, readily highlighting signal distortions for further
analysis.

ily available. With limit testing enabled, nonconforming test results

Save and Recall Measurement Configurations

Measurement configuration settings can be stored, instantaneously
recalled, or easily copied to other instruments. Factory default settings can
also be recalled, if necessary. Reference and limit files are associated with
configuration files, and are au tomatically pulled in with a recall configuration
command. This feature speeds and simplifies device testing with multiple

VM6000 Test Report

display output formats, as users can configure, store, and recall a setup
for each individual format.

Reference C apture Utility

The output of a “golden” DUT or reference test signal generator can
be conveniently captured and s to red as a reference file. This utility
enables current measurement results to be readily compared with other
measurement results utilizing the tabular results display screens in the
results menus.

Automatic Report Generator

A report g enera tor utility speeds test documentation by creating an
organized, video measurement report with the touch of a single button.

sults, configuration settings, and signal reference data details are

Test re
summarized in the VM6000 test report. Reports created in .pdf and .rt f
formats are organized and suitable for inclusion in certification test results.
The option to insert an e mbedded waveform screen in .rtf fo rmat provides
the detail of the results to the reviewers. For data analysis, reports can be
output in the form of a .csv file, easily imported into spreadsheet programs.

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Option VGA – Analog RGBHV Measurement Interface Unit (MIU)

Video Mea

For convenience and enhanced test perf ormance, the VM6000 includes a

set of complementary video measurement accessories that simplify

logical
connection, termination, and measurement. C ustom-designed sync pick-off
and sync combiner accessories simplify measurement of TV signals. Option
VGA includes a custom measurement interface unit (MIU) that has been
engineered to enable precision, VESA compliant, and fully automated
measurement for 5-channel analog RGBHV signals. The MIU provides

tion, signal switching, and a current source/sink, eliminating the

termina
need for expensive FET probes or ma nual switching of cables during
testing.

Addressing stringen t requirements for measurement accuracy, the MIU
incorporates an innovative dual input path for RGB and HV channels in
order to deliver o ptimized accuracy for both DC amplitude measurement
and high-frequency timing measurements. Utilizing RS-232 control, the
VM6000 automatically selects either low frequency or wideband mode as

ed by the para m eter being measured. Inco rporating a full 1 GHz of

requir
bandwidth, with optimized return loss in wideband m ode, the MIU delivers
unmatched speed, accuracy, and convenience in testing PC graphics
signals.

surement Accessories

Sync Load Testing

Per VESA standards, H and V Sync voltages must be measured under V1
and V0 conditions with ±8 mA current loads to ensure adequate power is

Automated Video Measurement Set — VM6000

Oscilloscope Measurement Menu

available to handle impedance variations that may occur with connected
displays. Option VGA automates this test by providing loads within the
remote control MIU.

Standard GPIB Remote Control and LAN
Connectivity

A fast and reliable GPIB port compliant to IEEE 488.2 is stan dard on
the instrument with selectable controller or talk/listener modes. A fully
documented oscilloscope GPIB remote command set and simpli fi ed video
command set enable all of the instrument capabilities accessible through
the user interface to be automated through GPIB remote control.

Network connectivity is provided with a LAN port supporting 10Base-T
and 100Base-T. This enables video test reports or data stored on the hard
drive to be accessed through the network. TekVISA™ is functional for LAN
remote control of the oscilloscope commands.

Complete Oscilloscope Functionality

Recognizing the need for flexibility, Tektronix has integrated the complete

4 functionality into the VM6000. Manual video measurements

DPO710
are enabled with comprehensive analog HDTV/EDTV triggering for
emerging standards like 1080i, 1080p, 720p, and 480p as well as standard
video triggering on any line within a field, all lines, all fields, or odd or
even fie lds for NTSC, SECAM, and PAL video signals. In addition, IRE
and mV graticules can be selected for easier measurements and visual

tion. Complete f unctionality of the DPO7104 oscilloscope and

inspec
optional application software packages extend the capabilities and value
of the VM6000 platform. Oscilloscope functionality and specifications are
detailed in the DPO7104 or appropriate application software data sheet(s).

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Data Sheet

Characteristics*

9

Video Measurement Specifications

Options SD and HD Video Measurements

Characteristic

Amplitude Measurements

Color Bars, Levels (Typical) ±3 mV ±0.8% of reading

Noise

Unweighted 32 Average

Weighted 64 Average

Frequency Response

Flag Amplitude
Frequency Response

Frequency Readout

Linearity

Nonlinearity

nsient

Tra

Rise and Fall

K2T

Description

Multiburst (Typical) ±3 mV ±0.8% of reading

—

—

(Typical) ±0.5% ±0.3% ±0.5% ±0.3%

(Typical) ±5 ns (SD)

(Typical) ±1%

VM5000HD, VM5000, TDS5054, TDS5054B,

TDS5104, TDS5104B

Absolute

±1 dB (-20 dB to -60 dB)
±2 dB (-60 dB to -70 dB)

±1 dB (-20 dB to -60 dB)
±2 dB (-60 dB to -70 dB)

±0.5dB(1MHzto10MHz,

typical)

±0.75 dB (10 MHz to

30 MHz, typical)

±0.5% ±0.7% (Typical) ±0.5% ±0.7% (Typical)

±2 ns (HD)

Relative to Reference

±4 mV

—

—

±4 mV

—

±3.5 ns (SD)

±2 ns (HD)

—

VM6000, DPO7054, DPO7104, DPO7254,

Absolute

±3 mV ±0.5% of reading

±1dB(-20dBto-60dB)

±2 dB (-60 dB to 70 dB

andto30MHz)

±2.5 dB (-60 dB to -70 dB

andto60MHz)

±1dB(-20dBto-70dB)

±3 mV ±0.5% of reading

±0.4dB(1MHzto30MHz,

typical)

±6.2 ns (SD, DPO7354)

±2 ns (HD, DPO7354)

±6.2 ns (SD, DPO7254)

±2 ns (HD, DPO7254)

±5.3 ns (SD, DPO7104,

VM6000)

±2 ns (HD, DPO7104,

VM6000)

±4.4 ns (SD, DPO7054)

±2 ns (HD, DPO7054)

±1%

DPO7354

Relative to Reference

±4 mV

—

—

±4 mV

±0.3dB(1MHzto30MHz)

±4.5 ns (SD, DPO7354)

±2 ns (HD, DPO7354)
±4.5 ns (SD, DPO7254)

±2 ns (HD, DPO7254)
±3.8 ns (SD, DPO7104,

VM6000)

±2 ns (HD, DPO7104,

VM6000)

±3.2 ns (SD, DPO7054)

±2 ns (HD, DPO7054)

—

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Characteristic

Sync

Amplitude
Timing
Rise and Fall Time*

Jitter

Frequency Drift*

11

Frequency Offset*

Description

(Typical) ±3 mV ±0.8% of reading

—

10

(Typical) ±2 ns (SDi)

—

VM5000HD, VM5000, TDS5054, TDS5054B,

TDS5104, TDS5104B

Absolute

Relative to Reference

±4 mV

±1 ns

—

±2 ns (SDi)

±1 ns (SDp)

±1 ns (HD)

±5 ns (RMS)

±1 ns (SDp)

±1 ns (HD)

—

±15 ns (Peak)
(Min 62.5 Hz,

VM5000HD/TDS5104)

±5 ns (RMS)

±15 ns (Peak)

VM6000, DPO7054, DPO7104, DPO7254,

Absolute

±3 mV ±0.5% of reading

±1 ns

±3.5 ns (SDi, DPO7354)
±3.5 ns (SDi, DPO7254)
±3.0 ns (SDi, DPO7104,

VM6000)

±2.5 ns (SDi, DPO7054)
±3.5 ns (SDp, DPO7354)
±3.5 ns (SDp, DPO7254)

±3.0 ns (SDp, DPO7104,

VM6000)

±2.5 ns (SDp, DPO7054)

±2 ns (HD)

±5 ns (RMS)

DPO7354

Relative to Reference

±4 mV

—

±2.6 ns (SDi, DPO7354)
±2.6 ns (SDi, DPO7254)
±2.2 ns (SDi, DPO7104,

VM6000)

±2 ns (SDi, DPO7054)
±2.6 ns (SDp, DPO7354)
±2.6 ns (SDp, DPO7254)
±2.2 ns (SDp, DPO7104,

VM6000)

±2 ns (SD,p DPO7054)

±2 ns (HD)

—

±15 ns (Peak)

(RL: 40 MS, Min 10 Hz)

±5 ns (RMS)

±15 ns (Peak)

(RL: 200 MS, Min 2 Hz)

(Min 25 Hz,

VM5000/TDS5104B)

—

±40 ppm Hz/s

(480i,Min0.65Hz,

VM5000HD/TDS5104)

±40 ppm Hz/s

—

±40 ppm Hz/s (RL: 40 MS,

Min0.25Hz)

±40 ppm Hz/s (RL: 200 MS,

Min0.05Hz)

—

(480i,Min0.32Hz,

VM5000/TDS5104B)

11

—

±15 ppm Hz (480i,

Min 0.65 Hz,

VM5000HD/TDS5104)

±15 ppm Hz (480i,

—

±15 ppm Hz (RL: 40 MS,

Min0.25Hz)

±15 ppm Hz (RL: 200 MS,

Min0.05Hz)

—

Min 0.32 Hz,

VM5000/TDS5104B)

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Data Sheet

Characteristic

Channel Delay

Measurement Range
Accuracy

Description

—
—

Spatial Distortion (Typical, with the

compressed Matrix Test

signal)

V Cropping, First Active

—
Line, Last Active Line
V Scaling
VOffset
HCropping

—

—

—

TDS5054B, TDS5104B)

HStar

t, H End

—

TDS5
HScaling
HOffset

—
—

TDS5054B, TDS5104B)

*9For VM6000 Instrument Characteristics, please refer to the DPO7104 data sheet.

10

*

SDi = SD Interlace, SDp = SD Progressive.

11

RL = Record Length.

*

VM5000HD, VM5000, TDS5054, TDS5054B,

TDS5104, TDS5104B

Absolute

±35 ns

±5 ns

Relative to Reference

—

±500 ps (SD)
±300 ps (HD)

————

±1 lines

±1 %

±1 lines

±6 pixel of the smaller

—

—
—
—

pattern (VM5000HD,
TDS5054, TDS5104)

±3 pixel of the smaller

pattern (VM5000,

el of the smaller

±6 pix

rn (VM5000HD,

patte

54, TDS5104)

TDS50

el of the smaller

±3 pix

ern (VM5000,

patt

—

054B, TDS5104B)

±1 %

±6 pixel of the smaller

—
—

pattern (VM5000HD,
TDS5054, TDS5104)

±3 pixel of the smaller

pattern (VM5000,

VM6000, DPO7054, DPO7104, DPO7254,

Absolute

±35 ns

±2 ns

DPO7354

Relative to Reference

—

±500 ps (SD)
±300 ps (HD)

±1 lines

±1 %

±1 lines

±1 pixel of the smaller

—

—
—
—

pattern

el of the smaller

±1 pix

patte

rn

±1 %

±1 pixel of the smaller

—

—
—

pattern

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Option VGA Video Measurements*

Characteristic

Amplitude Mea

Luma Level, M

ax and Min

surements

Description VM5000HD, VM5000,

VESA 6.1 (Typical) ±5 mV ±0.9% of reading ±5 mV ±0.6% of reading ±5 mV ±0.6% of reading ±5 mV ±0.6% of reading

Color Bars Channel voltage levels

12

VM6000, DPO7104 DPO7254 DPO7354

TDS5104, TDS5104B

±3 mV ±0.9% o f reading ±3 mV ±0.6% of reading ±3 mV ±0.6% of reading ±3 mV ±0.6% of reading

measured relative to back

porch (Typical)
CH-CH Mismatch (mV) ±5 mV ±1.3% of reading ±5 mV ±0.9% of reading ±5 mV ±0.9% of reading ±5 mV ±0.9% of reading
CH-CH Mismatch (%)

HV Sync Logic “0” and “1” VESA 7.1

32-step staircase signal.

VESA 6.5 channel voltage

levels measured relative to

back porch (Typical)

(P-P sync amplitude) =

(logic 1 voltage) - (logic 0

±0.7% ± (1.3%)×(Luma

Level / Max Luma Level);

Maximum of ±2.0%

±[8 mV ± (0.01) × (P-P

sync amplitude)] ±0.8%

of reading

±0.7% ± (0.9%)×(Luma

Level / Max Luma Level);

Maximum of ±1.6%

±[8 mV ± (0.01) × (P-P
sync amplitude)] ±0.5%

of reading

±0.7% ± (0.9%)×(Luma

Level / Max Luma Level);

Maximum of ±1.6%

±[8 mV ± (0.01) × (P-P

sync amplitude)] ±0.5%

of reading

±0.7% ± (0.9%)×(Luma

Level / Max Luma Level);

Maximum of ±1.6%

±[8 mV ± (0.01) × (P-P
sync amplitude)] ±0.5%

of reading

voltage) (Typical)

Linearity, Resolution, Monotonicity

Integral Linearity (%) VESA 6.4.

±1.0% (Typical) ±1.0% (Typical) ±1.5% (Typical) ±1.5% (Typical)
Requires step response
compliant to VESA limits

for overshoot/undershoot,

amplitude and settle time

Differential Linearity (Typical) ±0.25 LSB (8 bit)

±0.5 LSB (10 bit)

RGB Video Monotonicity

Monotonicity checks every
step on the ramp to ensure

±0.25 LSB (8 bit)
±0.5 LSB (10 bit)

±0.25 LSB (8 bit)
±0.5 LSB (10 bit)

±0.25 LSB (8 bit)
±0.5 LSB (10 bit)

±0.5 LSB (8 bit)

±1.0 LSB (10 bit)

±0.5 LSB (8 bit)

±1.0 LSB (10 bit)

±0.5 LSB (8 bit)

±1.0 LSB (10 bit)

±0.5 LSB (8 bit)

±1.0 LSB (10 bit)

signal is always rising

(Typical)

Resolution Measurement

Resolutionmeasuredinbits 5to10bits 5to10bits 5to10bits 5to10bits

Range
HV Sync Monotonic Rise

and Fall

Checks sync for

always-rising and

always-falling

etects monotony as

D

mall as 1% of P-P sync

s

mplitude (Typical)

a

etects monotony as

D

mall as 1% of P-P sync

s

mplitude (Typical)

a

etects monotony as

D
mall as 2% f P -P sync

s

mplitude (Typical)

a

etects monotony as

D
mall as 2% f P-P sync

s

mplitude (Typical)

a

characteristic. Requires

VESA-compliant amplitude,

noise, rise, and fall

Noise

Noise (mV) Measurement
Range 8-15 mV

Noise (mV) Measurement
Range 15-25 mV

Noise Injection Ratio (%)
Measurement Range 1.1%
to 2.1%

Noise Injection Ratio (%)
Measurement Range 2.1%
to 3.6%

Timing

Channel Skew
Measurement Range
±35 ns

H Timing (ns) - Front and

Measurement of RGB

noise on constant pedestal,

0 to 700 mV. Output in

mV

, dB below 700 mV,

p-p

VESA Sec 6.6.

Displayed value corrected

for instrument noise.
Specification applies with
500 MHz bandwidth filter

and 10 averages selected

Alternate implementation

of VESA 6.7; Any two

channels

—

±5.25 mV ±5.25 mV ±5.25 mV ±5.25 mV

The lesser of ±7 mV

or ±35%

Thelesserof±7mV

or ±35%

The lesser of ±7 mV

or ±35%

The lesser of ±7 mV

or ±35%

±0.75% ±0.75% ±0.75% ±0.75%

±1% ±1% ±1% ±1%

±500 ps ±550 ps ±600 ps ±600 ps

360 ps ±15 ppm × Reading 360 ps ±2.5 ppm × Reading 360 ps ±2.5 ppm × Reading 360 ps ±2.5 ppm × Reading
Back Porch, Left and Right
Border, Addressable Video

H Sync Period, H and

—

80 ps ±15 ppm × Reading 80 ps ±2.5 ppm × Reading 80 ps ±2.5 ppm × Reading 80 ps ±2.5 ppm × Reading

V Sync Pulse Width (ns)
VSyncPeriod(μs) Readout (precision) is 1 μs
V Timing (lines) – Front

and Back Porch, Top
and Bottom Border,
Addressable Lines

Readout (precision) is

1 line. Functions within

±10 lines of VESA

reference value

20 ns ±15 ppm × Reading 20 ns ±2.5 ppm × Reading 20 ns ±2.5 ppm × Reading 20 ns ±2.5 ppm × Reading

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Data Sheet

Characteristic

Frequency

H and V Sync, Pixel Clock

Description VM5000HD, VM5000,

—

Frequency

Transient Response

VideoRiseandFallTime

VESA 6.8 (Typical)
Measurement Range
>1.3 ns

eandFallTime

Video Ris
Measurem
800psto1

VideoRiseandFallTime
Measurement Range
450 ps to 800 ps

ent Range

.3 ns

Video Transient Response:
Utilizes course grille, VESA

Section 6.2, 6.3, 6.8.

Displayed results corrected

for RGB measurement

system bandwidth

limitations (Typical)
RGB System Rise Time (Typical)
Sync Rise and Fall Time

Measurement Range >5 ns

VESA Section 7.1-7.4.

Displayed results corrected

for H/V measurement

system bandwidth

limitations (Typical)
Sync Rise and Fall Time

(Ty pica l) ±11% ±11 % ±11 % ±11%
Measurement Range 2 ns
to5ns

RGB and HV Sync

(Typical) ±2% of reading ±2% of reading ±2% of reading ±2% of reading
Overshoot and Undershoot
Amplitude %,
Settle Time: 0-1 ns

RGB and HV Sync

(Typical) ±1% of reading ±1% of reading ±1% of reading ±1% of reading
Overshoot and Undershoot
Amplitude %,
Settle Time: 1-10 ns

RGB and HV Sync

VESA 6.3 (Typical)
Overshoot and Undershoot
Settling Time, Amplitude
>5%

Jitter

H Sync J itter (ns)

VESA 7.5.

Requires VESA compliant

HSyncJitter(%ofPixel
Clock Period)

amplitude, noise, rise, and

fall characteristics

Measurement Range:
<200 MHz PCF

HSyncJitter(%ofPixel
Clock Period)
Measurement Range: 200
to 400 MHz PCF

*12Specifications apply with use of Measurement Interface Unit (MIU).

TDS5104, TDS5104B

VM6000, DPO7104 DPO7254 DPO7354

±0.01% of reading ±0.01% of reading ±0.01% of reading ±0.01% of reading

±5.0% of reading ±5.0% of reading ±5.0% of reading ±5.0% of reading

±10% of reading ±10% of reading ±10% of reading ±10% of reading

±20% of reading ±20% of reading ±20% of reading ±20% of reading

350 ps 350 ps 225 ps 210 ps

±5.0% ±5.0% ±5.0% ±5.0%

±T rise ±T rise ±T rise ±T rise

100 ps ±15 ppm ×

HSyncperiod

100ps±2.5ppm×

HSyncperiod

100 ps ±2.5 ppm ×

HSyncperiod

100 ps ±2.5 ppm ×

HSyncperiod

<4% <3% <3% <3%

<7.5% <5% <5% <5%

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Hardware Accessory Specifications

RGBHV Measure

Characteristic Specification

DC Gain

RGB Channels 0.1 ±3% (Typical) 1.0 ±0.002%

HV Channel

DC Termination

RGB Channe
HV Channel

Bandwidth

RGB Chann

HV Channels

RGB Channels Inp ut Return Loss

1MHzto100MHz >27 dB 27dBRL is

100 MHz to
250 MHz

HV Channels Input
Capacitance

Current Source
Loads (HV
channels)

s

s

els

ment Interface Unit (MIU)

Wideband

Mode

0.01 ±5% (T

ls

<3 dB down at

<3 dB down at

ypical)

75 Ω nomina

2.2 kΩ ±3% 2.2 kΩ ±1.5

1,500 MHz

320 MHz

>21 dB 21 dB RL is

3pF(Typical)

l

Specification

Precision LF

Mode

(Typical

(Typical)

%

%

)

1.0 ±0.002

75 Ω ±0.3%

DC to 10 MH

DC to 10 MHz

+8 mA ±2.5%

-8 mA ±2.5%

Reference

Information

VM6000

automatically

compensates for

Wideband mode

gain

z

equivalent to ±7.5

Ω variation from

75 Ω

equivalent to ±15 Ω

variation from 75 Ω

Current sources

provide loads

for V0H and V0L

testing of HV Sync

signals

HDTV Matrix

Test Signal Details

Signal

Color Bars

Multiburst

Sweep

Sweep Parade
Flat Field – Black All Near Black – 7.5 mV
Flat Field – Gray
Flat Field – White All
Valid Ramp All Ramp 0 to 700 mV

Shallow Ramp

Pulse and Bar

Format

All

720p, 1080i, and 1080p 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 MHz

480pand576p 2,4,6,8,10,12MHz

480i and 576i

720p, 1080i, and 1080p

480p and 576p

480i and 576i

All

All

All YPbPr Ramp 350 mV ±35 mV

PbPr and RGB

Y

Signal Details

100% Color Bars with

100% White

forY,G,B,R

2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5,

15 MHz for Pb and P r

forY,G,B,R

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 MHz for

Pb and Pr

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 MHz for

Y, G, B , R

0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 MHz
for Pb and Pr

5to35MHzforY,G,B,R

2.5to15MHzforPb
and Pr

2to12MHzforY,G,B,R

1to6MHzforPbandPr

0.5 to 6 MHz for Y, G, B, R

0.5to3MHzforPbandPr
Windowed Areas (Chirp)

Gray – 350 mV on RGB

White – 700 mV on RGB

on RGB

on Y, G, B, R

Ramp 0 mV ±35 mV

on Pb and Pr

2T Pulse Response with

equivalent bar rise and bar

fall. Pb and Pr are twice

thedurationofY,G,B,R

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Data Sheet

General

Display Chara

Characteristic

Display Type Liquid-crystal active-matrix color display
Display Size Diagonal: 307.3 mm (12.1 in.)
Display Resolution
Waveform Styles Vectors, Dots, Variable Persistence, Infinite Persistence
Color Palettes Normal, Green, Gray, Temperature, Spectral and User

Display Format YT, XY

Computer System and Peripherals

Characteristic

Operating System
CPU Intel Pentium 4, 3.4 GHz processor
PC System Memory 2 GB
Hard Disk Drive
CD-R/W Drive Front-panel CD-R/W drive with CD-creation software

DVD Drive Read only
Mouse
Printer (Optional) Thermal printer; fits in accessories pouch provided with

Keyboard

cteristics

Description

XGA 1024 (H) × 768 (V) pixels

Defined

Description

Windows XP

Rear-panel, removable hard disk drive, 80 GB capacity

application

Optical wheel mouse, USB interface

instrument
119-7083-xx for small keyboard (fits in pouch); USB

interface and hub

Input/Output Ports

Characteristic

Front Panel

Video Input

Description

Front-panel BNC connectors (3) for 3-wire CAV. A fourth
BNC for separate composite sync or H Sync input on
RGBHV signals. A fifth BNC (auxiliary input) for V Sync
on RGBHV signals. Trigger level range is adjustable from
+8 V to -8 V. The maximum input voltage is ±20 V (DC +
peak AC) and input resistance is ≥1.5 kΩ

Probe Compensator
Output

Front-panel pins
Amplitude: 1 V ±20% into a ≥50 Ω load; 500 mV from
basetotopintoa50Ω load
Frequency: 1 kHz ±5%

USB 2.0 Port One front-panel and four side-panel mounted USB 2.0

connectors

Aux Trigger Input

Side Panel

lPort

Paralle

orts

Audio P

TekVPI interface; ±5 V (50 Ω); 150 V CAT I, derate at
20 dB/decade to 9 V

4, DB-25 connector

IEEE 128

above 200 kHz (1 MΩ)

RMS

Miniature phone jacks for stereo microphone input and

stereo line output
Keyboard Port
Mouse Port

PS-2 compatible

PS-2 compatible
LAN Port RJ-45 connector, supports 10Base-T, 100Base-T, and

Gigabit Ethernet
Serial Port DB-9 COM1 port
VGA Video Port DB-15 female connector; connect a second monitor to use

dual-monitor display mode. Supports basic requirements

of PC99 specifications
Oscilloscope VGA

Video Port

DB-15 female connector, 31.6 kHz sync, EIA RS-343A

compliant, connect to show the oscilloscope display,

including live waveforms on an external monitor or

projector

Rear Panel

Power

90 to 264 V

, ±10%, 47 to 63 Hz; CAT II, <400 VA

RMS

Analog Signal Output BNC connector provides a buffered version of the signal

that is attached to the CH3 input when CH3 is selected

as trigger source

Amplitude

50 mV/div ±20% into a 1 MΩ load

25 mV/div ±20% into a 50 Ω load

Bandwidth

External Time Base
Reference In

Time Base Reference
Out

100 MHz into a 50 Ω load

BNC connector, time-base system can phase-lock to

external 10 MHz reference

BNC connector accepts TTL-compatible output of internal

10 MHz reference oscillator
Aux Trigger Output BNC connector provides a TTL-compatible, polarity

switchable pulse when the oscilloscope triggers
GPIB Port

IEEE 488.2 standard

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Physical Characteristics

Benchtop Configuration

Dimension

mm

in.

Height 292 11.48
Width 451 17.75
Depth 265 10.44

Weight kg lb.

Net 15 32
Shipping

28.9 63.75

Rackmount Configuration

Dimension

mm

in.

Height 323 12.25
Width 479 18.85
Depth (from rackmounting

231.75 9.12

ear to back of instrument)

Weight kg lb.

Net 17.4 37.5
Kit 2.5

5.5

Mechanical

Cooling – Required Clearance

Dimension

Top 0 0
Bottom 0 0
Left side
Right side 76 3
Front 0 0
Rear 0 0

mm

in.

00

Environmental

Characteristic

Description

Temperature

Operating +10 °C to +45 °C
Nonoperating

-40°Cto+71°C

Humidity

Operating 5% to 95% relative humidity (RH) with a maximum

wet bulb temperature of +29 °C at or below +50 °C,

noncondensing. Upper limit derated to 45% RH above

+30°Cupto+50°C

Nonoperating

5% to 95% relative humidity (RH) with a maximum

wet bulb temperature of +29 °C at or below +60 °C,

noncondensing. Upper limit derated to 45% RH above

+30°Cupto+50°C
Altitude

Operating 10,000 ft. (3,048 m)
Nonoperating

40,000 ft. (12,190 m)
Random Vibration

Operating

0.000125 G2/Hz from 5 to 350 Hz

-3 dB/octave from 350 to 500 Hz

0.0000876 G2/Hz at 5 00 Hz

Nonoperating

Overall level of 0.27 G

0.0175 G2/Hz from 5 to 100 Hz

RMS

-3 dB/octave from 100 to 200 Hz

0.00875 G2/Hz from 200 to 350 Hz

-3 dB/octave from 350 to 500 Hz

0.006132 G2/Hz at 500 Hz

Overall level of 2.28 G

RMS

Regulatory

Electromagnetic

93/68/EEC; EN61326:1997 +A1 1998+A2:2000

Compatibility
Certifications UL 3111-1, CSA1010.1, ISO11469,EN61010-1, IEC

61010-1

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Data Sheet

Ordering Information

VM6000

Item/Option Order Number / Description

Automatic Video
Measurement Set

Video Measurement Accessory Kit (VM)

Sync Pick-off
Accessory

75 Ω BNC
Termin a t i o n ( Q ty 4)

BNC T’s (Qty 4)
TPA-BNC Adapter,

Sync Combiner
VM6000 User

Manual
VM6000 Product

Software CD-ROM
VM6000

Programmers
Manual

Note: Requires at least one of Option SD, HD, or VGA with each new instrument
ordered

Note: User to specify quick-start user manual language, and power plug when
ordering

Opt. HD Option key enabling HD format support

TPA-BNC Adapter

Opt. SD Option key enabling SD format support

TPA-BNC Adapter

Opt. VGA Option key enabling VGA option

RGBHV
Measurement
Interface Unit

TPA-BNC Adapter
(Qty. 4)

Opt. SS

Signal Sources
Package (Single
instrument license)

1 GHz Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope, accessory pouch,
front cover, mouse, quick-start user manual (071-173x-xx),
Probe calibration and deskew fixture (067-0405-xx),
DPO7000 Series product software CD-ROM, DPO7000
Series operating system restoration CD-ROM, optional
applications software CD-ROM, performance verification
procedure PDF file, GPIB programmer’s reference
(on product software CD-ROM), calibration certificate
documenting NIST traceability, Z 540-1 compliance and
ISO9001, power cord, one-year warranty.
Note: Please specify language and power cord options
when ordering.

012-1680-xx

011-0102-xx

103-0030-xx
012-1664-xx

071-2103-xx

020-2767-xx

071-2104-xx

013-0355-xx

013-0355-xx

012-1685-xx

013-0355-xx

020-2769-xx

VM5HDUP, VM5UP, VM6UP

Item/Option Order Number / Description

Video Measurement
Accessory Kit (VM)

VM Series User
Manual

VM Series Product
Software CD-ROM

Option VM

Sync Pick-off
Accessory

75 Ω BNC
Termination
(Qty 4)

BNC T’s (Qty 4)
Sync Combiner

Option HD Option key enabling HD format support

Sync Pick-off
Accessory

TPA-BNC Adapter
for VM6UP

Option SD Option key enabling SD format support

Sync Pick-off
Accessory

TPA-BNC Adapter
for VM6UP

Option VGA Option key enabling VGA option

RGBHV
Measurement
Interface Unit

TPA-BNC Adapter
(Qty. 4) for VM6UP

Option SS

Signal Sources
Package (Single
instrument license)

Note: User to specify quick-start user manual language,

and power plug when ordering

071-2103-xx

020-2767-xx

012-1680-xx

011-0102-xx

103-0030-xx

012-1664-xx

012-1680-xx

010-0753-xx

012-1680-xx

010-0753-xx

012-1685-xx

010-0753-xx

020-2769-xx

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Automated Video Measurement Set — VM6000

Options

VM6000 Instrument Options

Option

Video Measurement

13

Opt. SD*

13

Opt. HD*

Opt. VGA*

13

Opt. SS Signal sources

Record Length

Opt. 2RL 80 MSampl

Opt. 5RL 200 MSamples max

Hardware

Opt. 2SR

Opt. 1P

ware

Soft

t least one of Option SD, HD, or VGA is mandatory for each VM6000 instrument.

*13A

14

*

Requires Ethernet Test Fixture.

15

Requires TDSUSBF (USB Test Fixture).

*

User Manual Options

Option

Opt. L0
Opt. L1
Opt. L3 German Manual
Opt. L5
Opt. L7 Simple Chinese Manual
Opt. L8 Standard Chinese Manual
Opt. L9
Opt. L10

Power Plug Options

Option

Opt. A0
Opt. A1
Opt. A2
Opt. A3
Opt. A5 Switzerland power cord
Opt. A6
Opt. A10 China power cord
Opt. A11
Opt. A99

Description

SD component analog video measurements and format
support

HD Component analog video measurements and format
support

RGBHV Video Measurements and VESA Compliance
Tests

es max

20 MSamp

les/CH

50 MSamples/CH

Double maximum real-time sample rate:

40 GS/s (1 channel)
20 GS/s (2 channels)

10 GS/s (3 or 4 channels)
Thermal printer in the porch
LSA, JE3, ET3*14,JA3, USB*15,MTM,PWR

Description

English Manual
French Manual

Japanese Manual

Korean Manual
Russian Manual

Description

North America power cord
Universal European Union power cord
UK power cord
Australia power cord

Japan power cord

India power cord
No power cord

Service Options

Option

Description

Opt. CA1 Provides a single calibration event or coverage for the

designated calibration interval, whichever comes first
Opt. C3 CalibrationService3Years
Opt. C5 CalibrationService5Years
Opt. D1 Calibration Data Report
Opt. D3 Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3)
Opt. D5 Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5)
Opt. R3 Repair Service 3 Years
Opt. R5 Repair Service 5 Years
VM6UP IF, VM5UP IF,

Upgrade Installation Service
VM5HDUP IF

Recommended Accessories

Probes

Probe Description

TAP 2500
TAP 1500
P6158

16

P6247*

16

P6243*

16

P6245*

16

P6248*
P5050 500 MHz, 10x passive probe
P6246
P6101B 1x passive probe 15 MHz
TCPA300/TCPA400*16Series current measurement systems
P5200/P5205/P5210*16High-voltage differential probes
P5100/P6015A*
TCP0030 100 MHz TekVPI AC/DC 30 A current probe

*16Probe requires TPA-BNC adapter.

Cables

Cable O rde r Number

VGA to 5x BNC cable,
6in.

VGA to 5x BNC cable,
1m

GPIB Cable (1 m)
GPIB Cable (2 m)
RS-232 Cable
Centronics Cable

2.5 GHz TekVPI™ active single-ended probe

1.5 GHz TekVPI active single-ended probe

3GHz,20xlowCprobe

1 GHz differential probe

1 GHz active probe

1.5 GHz active probe

1.5 GHz differential probe

400 MHz differential probe

16

High-voltage probes

147-xx

174-5

174-5126-xx

012-0991-xx

012-0991-xx

012-1298-xx or 012-1692-xx

012-1214-xx

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Data Sheet

Accessories

Accessory

Signal Sources on
DVD

Standard Definition
Elementary Streams
on CD-ROM

Advanced Definition
Elementary Streams
on CD-ROM

ATS C Tra nsp ort
Streams on CD-ROM

Baseband Test Signals
on CD-ROM

PC Bitmap Graphics
on CD-ROM

H.264 SD and HD
Streams on CD-ROM

BNC Elbow
75 Ω BNC Termination
BNC T
Mini Keyboard

(USB interface)
Service Manual
Transit Case
Video Display Clamp

Order
Rackmount Kit 016-1965-xx

Oscilloscope Cart

Order Number

020-2770-xx

020-2771-xx

020-2772-xx

020-2773-xx

020-2774-xx

020-2775-xx

020-2776-xx

103-0031-xx
011-0102-xx
103-0030-xx
119-7083-xx

071-1740-xx
016-1522-xx
013-0278-xx

K420

Software

WSTRO – WaveSta

r™ waveform capture and documentation software.

Test Fixtures

Fixture

Sync Pick-off
Accessory

Sync Combiner
Accessory

RGBHV Measurement
Interface Unit

TDSUSBF Test fixture for use with Opt. USB
Power Deskew Fixture 067-1478-xx
Ethernet Test Fixture

Order Number

012-1680-xx

012-1664-xx

012-1685-xx

Order through Crescent Heart Software

(http://www.c-h-s.com)

Adapters

Adapter

TPA-BNC TekVPI to BNC adapter
AMT75
P6701B
P6703B

Order Number

1GHz75Ω adapter

Optical/Electrical converter (Multi Mode)

Optical/Electrical converter (Single Mode)

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Automated Video Measurement Set — VM6000

Instrument Upgrades

To upgrade your

VGA, SS, RL02,
To upgrade VM5
the following
option availa

VM6000, order options as noted –

RL05, RL25, ET3, USB, MTM, PWR, JA3, JE3, LSA, CP2, J2, HT3.
000, VM5000HD, or other Tektronix oscilloscopes, please consult

table for platform requirements, mandatory options, functionality, and

bility.

Product Upgrade Kit

TDS5054*
TDS5104*
VM5000HD*

19

19

21

TDS5054B X*

VM5HDUP

VM5UP

TDS5104B X*

21

VM5000*
DPO7054*
DPO7104*
DPO7254*
DPO7354*

22, 23

22, 23

22, 23

22, 23

VM6UP

VM6000

NA = Not Available

17

Option VM is a mandatory option for all TDS and DPO oscilloscope upgrades (VM5HDUP,VM5UP, and VM6UP), but it is not needed on purchasing 2ndupgrade kit for the unit which has same serial number.

*

18

VM is default enabled/included with each VM5000, VM5000HD, and VM6000. Not required for upgrade kits.

*

Option

19

*

Windows 2000 OS.

20

Requires the indication of the serial number of the unit.

*

21

grade to V3.X for the VM5000HD or VM5000. Need to order the VM5HDUP or VM5UP kit.

*

The up

22

*

The other upgrade kit than Option VM, SD, HD, VGA, SS for DPO7054, DPO7104, DPO7254, and DPO7354 is provided from the DPO7UP kit.

23

The application for DPO7000 needs V4.0.0, or above.

*

VM6UP with options SD, HD,

VM

17

X*

17

X*

18

NA*

17

17

18

NA*

17

X*

17

X*

17

X*

17

X*

18

NA*

Option

SD

HD

VGA SS*

XXNAX
XXXX
XXXX
XXNAX
XXXX
XXXX
XXNAX
XXXX
XXXX
XXXX
XXXX

20

Product(s) are manufactured in ISO registered facilities.

Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C, and with Tektronix

Codes and Formats.

Standard

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Finland +41526

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