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Advanced 3G/HD/SD-SDI Monitoring with 4K Support
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Superior physical layer signal integrity analyzer
Most accurate 3G-SDI jitter waveform display and eye pattern
display in the waveform series and patented cable length
measurement (WFM8300 Option PHY with Option 3G or
WFM8200 Option PHY3 with Option 3G)
Most comprehensive eye pattern measurements including eye
amplitude, rise/fall time, and overshoot/undershoot measurements
as well as jitter waveform display (WFM8300 Option PHY or
WFM8200 Option PHY3)
Field-upgradeable HD/SD-SDI eye pattern input module to full 3GSDI and HD/SD-SDI support with the purchase of an upgrade key
(WFM830UP Option 3G or WFM820UP Option 3G )
This video/audio/data monitor and analyzer all-in-one platform provides
flexible options and field installable upgrades to monito r a d iv er s e v ar ie ty of
video and audio formats. Support for video formats includes 4K/UHDTV1
(4096×2160 and 3840×2160), 3G-SDI, Dual Link, HD-SDI and composite
analog. Support for audio formats includes Dolby E, Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby Digital, AES/EBU, embedded audio and analog audio.
Key features
Video/audio/data monitor and analyzer – all-in-one platform
WFM8300 and WFM8200 come standard with auto-detection of
HD/SD-SDI and multiple Dual Link video formats
Square Division and 2-Sample Interleave 4K/UHDTV1 format
support (requires Options 4K, 3G and 2SDI)
Optional capabilities include 3G-SDI (Level A and Level B) formats
support (Option 3G), composite analog video support (Option
CPS), as well as analog and digital audio (Option AD) and Dolby E,
Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Digital audio (Option DPE) decoding
and monitoring
WFM8300 also comes standard with Simultaneous Input
Monitoring capability, ANC Data Inspector, and numerical/graphical
display of A/V delay for analog, digital audio (Option AD), and
Dolby (Option DPE)
Multiple Input Mode allows monitoring of 2 to 4 SDI inputs
simultaneously (4-input mode requires Option 2SDI)
Black picture and patented frozen picture detection (3G/HD/ SD-SDI
formats)
Patented Timing display with inter-channel timing of Quad Link
signals in 4K mode
HDR graticules and HDR zebra overlay for HDR content creation
(Option PROD)
Patented Spearhead display and Luma Qualified Vector (LQV™)
display facilitate precise color adjustment for post production
applications (Option PROD)
Patented Diamond and Arrowhead displays for ga mut
monitoring
Colorimetry support for ITU-R BT.2020 (4K/UHDTV1) or ITU-R BT.
709 (HD) colorspaces within the waveform, vector, and gamut displays
Most comprehensive audio monitoring (Option AD or DPE)
Multichannel Surround Sound 1 display and flexible Lissajous
display with audio level readouts
Audio Loudness monitoring to ITU-R BS.1770-3 with audio trigger
start/stop functions via GPI or Timecode (Option AD or DPE)
Comprehensive Dolby metadata decode and display (Option DPE)
Dolby E Guard Band meter with user-defined limits (Option DPE)
Most comprehensive ANC data monitoring
Simultaneous CEA708/608 Closed Caption, ARIB STD-B37 Closed
Caption, Teletext, SMPTE 2031, and OP47 subtitle decode and
monitoring
Detect and decode ANC data including AFD, WSS, Video Index,
TSID, V-Chip, Broadcast Flag/CGMS-A, VITC, LTC, and ANC TC
ARIB STD-B35/B37/B39, TR-B22, and TR-B23 support
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Audio Surround Sound Display licensed from RTW (RTW GmbH & Co. KG).
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Most in-depth digital data analysis helps quickly resolve difficult content
quality and reliability issues (standard WFM8300 or WFM8200 with
Option DAT)
Unmatched display versatility
FlexVu™, the most flexible four-tile display, tailors to various
application needs to increase productivity
Standard and user-definable Safe Area Graticules facilitate editing
and format conversions tasks, reducing the need for rework
Active Format Description (AFD) detect, decode, and automatically
adjusted graticule on picture display enable easy identification of
aspect-ratio related issues
Unmatched usability
CaptureVu® advanced video frame data capture simplifies
troubleshooting and equipment setup
32 instrument presets for quick recall of commonly used
configurations tailored to engineers or operators
Front-panel USB port enables easy transfer of presets, captured
video frame data, screenshots, and error log
Front-panel headphone port enables quick verification of selected
audio pair
Intuitive menu structure and context-sensitive help
Extensive alarms, status reporting, and error logging
Bright, crisp, high-resolution LED backlight display
SNMP and Ethernet remote interface capabilities and GPI control
facilitate centralized monitoring and control
Applications
Monitoring and compliance checking in content distribution and
broadcast
Quality control in content production and post production
Equipment/system qualification and troubleshooting for installation and
maintenance of content creation and distribution facilities
Research and development of professional video equipment
WFM8300 waveform monitor
The measurement and monitoring capabilities of the WFM8300 provide
precision capabilities such as physical layer measurements, digital data
analysis (including ANC Data Inspector), A/V delay measurement, and indepth simultaneous input monitoring, making it the brand of choice for
applications that require deep signal and content analysis with
unquestionable accuracy.
The WFM8300 features the complete range of product family options and
comes standard with HD/SD-SDI and Dual Link video format support. It
provides high-performance monitoring and measurement for applications
for a wide range of formats from Composite Ana lo g to SD-SDI, HD-SDI and
3G-SDI video signals in single, dual and quad-link video formats. The
WFM8300 offers support for a variety of audio formats for analog, digital
AES/EBU, digital embedded, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby E.
Video monitoring standards and formats
4K (4096×2160) and UHDTV1 (3840×2160) format - Options 4K,
3G and 2SDI
3G-SDI (Level A and Level B) - Option 3G
High Definition SDI - Standard
Standard Definition SDI - Standard
Dual Link (4:2:2, 4:4:4, alpha channel, 10 bit, 12 bit) - Standard
Composite Analog Video - Option CPS
Multiple Input Mode 2 SDI inputs - Standard
Multiple Input Mode 4 SDI inputs - Option 2SDI
HDR content creation
HDR graticules - Option PROD
HDR zebra overlay - Option PROD
Graticule range selection (Narrow 64d-940d, Full 0d-1019d) -
Option PROD
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Color gamut monitoring
Arrowhead display - Standard
Diamond and Split Diamond displays - Standard
Spearhead display - Option PROD
Luma Qualified Vector (LQV™) - Option PROD
Audio monitoring standards and formats
Analog, digital AES/EBU, digital embedded - Option AD
Analog and digital including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and
Dolby E - Option DPE
Measurement and analysis
Automated eye pattern and jitter measurements - Option PHY
Color bar and pathological signal generation - Option PHY
Digital data analysis - Standard
ANC Data Inspector - Standard
Simultaneous input monitoring - Standard
3D video monitoring - Standard
Audio/video delay measurement - Standard
WFM8200 waveform monitor
The WFM8200 provides an ideal solution for advanced monitoring of
analog, digital, high frame-rate digital video, and multiple audio formats.
This flexible solution comes standard with HD/SD-SDI and Dual Link video
monitoring and can be equipped with options and upgrades to monitor 3GSDI, and/or composite analog video, and/or 4K/UHDTV1 video. The
WFM8200 is an intelligent choice that prepares you for format transitions
and growing monitoring needs. Available audio options include support for
analog, digital AES/EBU, digital embedded, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital
Plus, and Dolby E formats.
Video monitoring standards and formats
4K (4096×2160) and UHDTV1 (3840×2160) format - Options 4K,
3G and 2SDI
3G-SDI (Level A and Level B) - Option 3G
High Definition SDI - Standard
Standard Definition SDI - Standard
Dual Link (4:2:2, 4:4:4, alpha channel, 10 bit, 12 bit) - Standard
Composite Analog Video - Option CPS
Multiple Input Mode 2 SDI inputs - Standard
Multiple Input Mode 4 SDI inputs - Option 2SDI
HDR content creation
HDR graticules - Option PROD
HDR zebra overlay - Option PROD
Graticule range selection (Narrow 64d-940d, Full 0d-1019d) -
Option PROD
Color gamut monitoring
Arrowhead display - Standard
Diamond and Split Diamond displays - Standard
Spearhead display - Option PROD
Luma Qualified Vector (LQV™) - Option PROD
Audio monitoring standards and formats
Analog, digital AES/EBU, digital embedded - Option AD
Analog and digital including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and
Dolby E - Option DPE
Measurement and analysis
Automated eye pattern and jitter measurements - Option PHY3
Eye pattern display and jitter readouts - Option EYE or PHY3
Color bar and pathological signal generation - Option GEN
Digital data analysis - Option DAT
ANC Data Inspector - Option DAT
Simultaneous input monitoring - Option SIM
3D video monitoring - Option 3D
Audio/video delay measurement - Option AVD
The WFM8300 and WFM8200 both support flexible combinations of options
and field upgrades, providing an excellent solution for multiformat
environments while protecting your investment. For complete details
regarding option and feature availability by model please refer to the
section of this document on ordering information.
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Unmatched measurement and monitoring
performance for content creation and content
distribution
From composite analog to 4K/UHDTV1 digital video –
all-in-one platform
These instruments come standard with Dual Link SMPTE 372M compliant
monitoring, SMPTE 352M automatic format detection, and selectable
display of Alpha Channel, as well as 2K Dual Link monitoring with XYZ
Color Space.
To support the latest production trends for 4K/UHDTV1 content as well as
DCI 2K content, these instruments provide optional capabilities to monitor
the 3G-SDI format and 4K/UHDTV1 format. Option 3G enables monitoring
of SMPTE 425M Level A (directly mapped) and Level B (mapped from Dual
Link) signals and DCI 2K formats. Option 4K along with Option 3G and
Option 2SDI add additional formats for applications that require Quad HDSDI link, Dual 3G-SDI link and Quad 3G-SDI link support.
For multi-link signals, these instruments allow for monitoring of each single
link or the combined Dual or Quad Link (Option 4K with Options 3G and
2SDI) input with a comprehensive set of displays and status reporting tools.
The patented Timing display, which measures timing between links of the
Dual or Quad Link signal, provides a valuable tool to maintain correct timing
between the links. Monitoring display modes such as Waveform, Vector,
Gamut, Timing, Status, Picture, and Audio, as well as automated physicallayer measurements and in-depth data analysis are available for 3G-SDI
and other input formats. In Quad Link mode, the combination of SDI signals
means that only Link 1 and Link 2 ancillary data (including embedded
audio) is available in this mode.
Color editors in post-production can use the Specular highlight
magnification feature to quickly balance the color in specular highlights and
ensure the detail in the objects with specular highlights. The magnification
is called Zoom Mode for 1K and 10K ST.2084 HDR. Amplitude cursors
allow users to set the cursor at a specific level to make the scene have the
desired look. HDR zebra highlighting in the Picture display allows users to
verify the location and the size of the specular highlights.
Both instrument models support any combination of video and audio format
options, so these instruments excel in multiformat environments and evolve
with your needs to protect your investment.
HDR tool set for content creators
The WFM8300 and WFM8200 monitors offer an HDR tool set (Option
PROD) for assisting camera operators and editors adjust their content to
the correct levels. HDR graticules are available for H y b rid L o g Gamma
(HLG), SMPTE ST 2084 PQ and Camera log (S-Log1, S-Log2, S-Log3,
C Log, Log C, BT.709). ST 2084 HDR is available in Narrow (64d-940d) for
1K, 2K, 4K, 5K and 10K or Full (4d-1019d) for 1K and 10K. Reflectance,
Nits, Stops and Code Value are available in HDR modes.
Camera operators can use the graticule lines at 2%, 18% or 90%
Reflectance to properly setup camera exposure with a camera test chart of
2% black, 18% gray and 90% white.
Most advanced physical layer measurement solutions
The WFM8300 and WFM8200 high-performance waveform monitors offer
the most comprehensive physical-layer sig n al measurements for engineers.
When equipped with Option 3G and relevant physical-layer options for each
model, these instruments can perform 3G-SDI eye pattern display, jitter
measurements, and cable length measurements (Option PHY for
WFM8300 or Option EYE or PHY3 for WFM8200).
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Options PHY and EYE provide unique capabilities such as reporting jitter
levels above 1 UI and providing variou s jitter filters from 10 Hz to 100 kHz
for SD/HD/3G-SDI signals. An easy-to-interpret gauge provides direct
readout for jitter measurements. Users can configure timing jitter and
alignment jitter readouts to be displayed simultaneously to effectively
isolate the sources of jitter. The SDI Status d isplay summarizes key signal
parameters such as signal strength, cable loss, and estimated cable length
measurements.
Superior data analysis capabilities for engineers and
operators
The new ANC Data Inspector (standard on WFM8300 and available on
WFM8200 with Option DAT) provides an industry-leading solution to help
broadcasters easily and accurately ensure that all required VANC data is
present and correctly configured through an intuitive ANC data display.
In contrast to other solutions, the ANC Data Inspector enab le s o p e ra to rs to
easily and quickly ensure that the VANC data is present and free of errors.
When errors are detected, engineers are quickly guided to a more detailed
view of the data packet content for further analysis.
With FlexVu™, users can simultaneously display timing jitter and alig n ment
jitter values, cable parameter measure ments, and display different eye
patterns to help quickly diagnose and resolve problems related to SDI
timing jitter or cable attenuation. The infinite persistence mode of the
waveform monitor can also be used to more easily view the eye opening of
the physical-layer signal.
In addition, the WFM8300 (with Option PHY) and WFM8200 (with
Option PHY3) can also perform automated eye amplitude, automated rise/
fall time, automated overshoot/undershoot measu r ements, and provide
jitter waveform display to view jitter related to line and field rates. All these
capabilities help broadcasters and network operators detect and diagnose
signal quality problems quickly and efficiently.
WFM8300 (with Option PHY) and WFM8200 (with Option GEN) also
include multirate HD/SD-SDI and 3G-SDI (with Option 3G) color bar and
pathological signal generation capabilities to provide engineers with a
simple signal source for quick signal path verification during system and/or
equipment setup and troubleshooting.
With FlexVu™, each picture display tile can display different
CEA708/608 Closed Caption and individual Teletext subtitles. Teletext
subtitle pages can be decoded in either WST or OP47 format.
The Auxiliary Data Status display (standard on both the WFM8300 and
WFM8200) provides summary information on Active Format Description
(AFD) per SMPTE 2016, Video Index Aspect Ratio, Wide Screen S ign aling
(WSS), V-Chip, TSID, CGMS-A, Broadcast Flag, CEA708/608 Closed
Caption, Teletext, and Time Code information.
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Today there is a wide array of metadata that provides information to a
variety of equipment through the processing chain. Monitoring of this
metadata is critical to ensure that the processing equipment correctly
handles the signal. For instance, correct format of the AFD ensures that the
aspect ratio on the display is correctly formatted and the automated AFD
graticule is available for the picture display of the WFM8300 and WFM8200
along with the binary data and text description for easy monitoring.
The WFM8300 and WFM8200 can also monitor Dolby metadata embedded
in the Vertical Ancillary (VANC) data sp ace per SMPTE 2020.
In 4K mode, the Datalist display can be used to view all Quad Link signals
simultaneously or to view individual links.
Full-featured Simultaneous Input Monitoring boosts
versatility (3G/HD/SD-SDI)
The Datalist display, available as standard on the WFM8300 and available
as part of Option DAT on the WFM8200, provides detailed information on
the actual data values in HD/SD-SDI and 3G-SDI (with Option 3G) input
signals. Users can easily use this display to locate protocol errors in the
input signals.
The right side of the display shows the data values in hexadecimal,
decimal, or binary format and uses the following color coding for easy
identification of data types and errors:
Green - Active video data
Blue - Data in horizontal or vertical blanking intervals
White - EAV, SAV, and other reserved words
Yellow - Data outside nominally allowed values
Red - Data with illegal values
Gold - Switch line
Blue Background - Ancillary Data Packet
The Simultaneous Input Monitoring (SIM) capability (standard on the
WFM8300 and available with Option SIM on the WFM8200) takes
multiformat monitoring to a new level. This capability helps operational staff
quickly determine if a video quality problem existed in the input signal or
arose in their facility. It enables engineering staff to quickly detect,
diagnose, and resolve technical problems introduced in a piece of video
equipment by comparing the input and output signals at each point in the
chain. This feature is also especially helpful when checking for
transparency during format conversion.
The left side of display shows un-interpolated digital values plotted against
sample numbers as a digital waveform. You can configure this unique
display in either Video mode or Data mode.
In Video mode, the display shows the Y, Cb, Cr v a lue s a lig n e d temporally,
but offset vertically. Like the waveform display, you can configure the
display to show 1, 2, or all 3 components.
Data values with a blue background represents Ancillary data with
indication of DID, SDID/DBN, DC, UDW and Checksum.
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FlexVu™ enables flexible and intuitive configuration of displays from two
monitored inputs. User can display simultaneous fault detection, status
reporting, alarm generation, and error logging. SIM is ideal for transmis s ion
monitoring of simultaneous HD and SD programs. It is also ideal for
monitoring stereoscopic 3D content in production and post production
applications by simultaneously monitoring the Left Eye signal and the Right
Eye signal.
Multiple Input mode can be used to monitor up to 4 SDI inputs
simultaneously when in Full Screen mode (4-input mode requires Option
2SDI). This type of display is ideal for camera balance applications where
the user wishes to check the video level across mu lt iple inputs. This
Multiple Input mode is available within Waveform, Vector, Lightning,
Diamond, Arrowhead, and Spearhead (with Option PROD) display modes,
allowing for the comparison of video inputs across a wide variety of these
displays.
The instrument can also be set to either BT.709 or BT.2020 colorimetry for
all of these display modes.
3D measurement and monitoring
The 3D measurements and displays are standard on the WFM8300 and
available as Option 3D on the WFM8200. A 3D image is comprised of a
Left Eye and Right Eye view feed as two separate HD-SDI signals or
combined within a 3G Level B format. Additionally, a 3D signal can be
carried within a single SDI signal as a left and right image Side by Side,
Top/Bottom, or Field Interlace. Within the instrument a variety of different
3D monitoring modes are available to assist the user in determining the
difference between the Left Eye and Right Eye views. From this disparity
difference between the two left and right images the depth of an object
within the image can be determined.
SyncVu™ is used in conjunction with SIM mode for 3D applications when
input A is used for the Left Eye and input B is used for the Right Eye (Note:
SIM is included as part of Option 3D on WFM8200). When SyncVu is
enabled, the Left and Right Tile displays are synchronized, so that if a
Picture Tile is selected for Tile 1, automatically Tile 2 displays a Picture Tile
in exactly the same mode as Tile 1. This e nables the user to quickly
configure the instrument identically for Left and Right Eye 3D monitoring.
For monitoring purposes a variety of displays can be set up within the
Picture mode:
Difference Map display
Red/Cyan Anaglyph display
Green/Magenta Anaglyph display
Checkerboard display
These modes help the user compare the disparity between the left and right
images and can assist in interpreting the depth of the objects within the
image.
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For measurement of the depth of an object within the image a Disparity
Grid can be overlaid over the picture with a horizontal disparity between
1 to 15% of screen width and a vertical disparity of 50%, 25%, or 10% that
can be selected by the user. The horizontal and vertical position controls
allow the Disparity Grid to be moved around within the picture display to
gauge the depth of objects within the image.
The Black and Frozen frame detection can be used to alert the operator to
a problem in the transmission chain. These and other errors can
automatically be logged in the Error Log and provided as a report.
The powerful Error Log is configurable and provides detailed reports for up
to 10,000 events that can be downloaded using a web browser or saved
through a front panel connection to a USB flash drive . Alarms can also
activate ground closures and SNMP traps simplifying centralized monitoring
of multiple programs.
A set of Disparity Cursors are also available for precise measurement of
horizontal disparity of an object between the Left and Right Eye images.
Readout is given of the pixel difference between the cursors and the
percentage of disparity of an object.
See and Solve™ displays
See and Solve™ displays simplify video monitoring tasks such as
calibration, error detection, and content correction allowing users to detect
errors at a glance and troubleshoot them efficiently.
Specialized Session and Status displays provide summarized yet
comprehensive reports of conditions and measurements of content
parameters.
The FlexVu™ four-tile display provides maximum flexibility to incr e ase your
productivity. Unlike instruments with predetermined view combinations or
limited choices, FlexVu™ lets you create a multiview display tailored to your
specific needs and work practices. Each tile can be configured to enable
easy signal analysis such as multiple alarm and status screens, different
Safe Area Graticules and cursors on each tile, and more.
Telestream displays offer the sharpest CRT-like trace quality for clear
waveform and vector monitoring without pixelation distortions. The familiar
video waveform display can show SD/HD/3G-SDI signals in RGB, YPbPr,
YRGB, or composite formats. Signal components can be displayed in either
Parade or Overlay mode. For composite analog video, NTSC and PAL
signals can be displayed with luma, chroma, and luma+chroma filtering.
The vector display offers user-selectable graticules, color targets (75% or
100%), and color axis.
The patented Diamond, Split Diamond, and Arrowhe ad gamut displays
simplify the process of verifying gamut compliance.
The Diamond and Split Diamond displays help easily identify and correct
RGB gamut errors in digital video signals. The Arrowhead display saves
time in verifying composite gamut compliance for digital video signals.
These various trace displays can be shown in either ITU-R BT.709 (HD) or
ITU-R BT2020 (4K/UHDTV1) allowing a user to use the same displays as
they transition from HD to 4K/UHD.
User-selectable gamut thresholds let you tailor these displays and the
associated gamut alarms to your particular compliance standards.
You can also select bright-up conditions to see the location of gamut errors
on the picture display.
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