ASTRO WM-3014 User manual

HD/SD 6-inch LCD Waveform Monitor
WM-3014
Instruction Manual
Ver.1.00

HD/SD 6-inch LCD Waveform Monitor
WM-3014
Instruction Manual
2006.8
Ver.1.00
ASTRODESIGN,Inc

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS..................................................................................................................................................................... i
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................................... iv
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.............................................................................................................................................. iv
Concerning the monitor....................................................................................................................................... iv
Concerning the power cord................................................................................................................................. iv
Concerning foreign matter ................................................................................................................................... v
Concerning the power supply .............................................................................................................................. v
Concerning the liquid crystal................................................................................................................................ v
Concerning impact.............................................................................................................................................. vi
Concerning the installation and operation locations............................................................................................ vi
Concerning problems due to the nature of liquid crystal .....................................................................................vii
Chapter 1 CONCERNING THE WM-3014...................................................................................................................1
Outline of WM-3014............................................................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 2 PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ..............................................................................................................3
2.1 WM-3014 front panel view and parts ..........................................................................................................3
2.2 WM-3014 rear panel view and parts ...........................................................................................................6
Chapter 3 OPERATION...............................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Connection procedure ................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Usage .........................................................................................................................................................9
3.3 Concerning the screens ............................................................................................................................ 10
3.4 Operation .................................................................................................................................................. 16
3.4.1 PICTURE1 mode ........................................................................................................................ 17
3.4.1.1 Function screen .........................................................................................................17
3.4.1.2 Brightness setting screen...........................................................................................18
3.4.1.3 Contrast setting screen ..............................................................................................19
3.4.1.4 Chroma setting screen...............................................................................................20
3.4.1.5 Gamma setting screen...............................................................................................22
3.4.1.6 Other image setting screen........................................................................................23
3.4.1.7 Color setting screen...................................................................................................25
3.4.2 PICTUER2 mode ........................................................................................................................ 26
3.4.2.1 Normal screen ...........................................................................................................26
3.4.2.2 User marker setting screen........................................................................................28
3.4.2.3 Color setting screen...................................................................................................29
3.4.3 PICTURE3 mode ........................................................................................................................ 30
3.4.3.1 Regular screen ..........................................................................................................30
3.4.3.2 Color setting screen...................................................................................................31
3.4.4 WAVEFORM mode ..................................................................................................................... 32
3.4.4.1 Function screen .........................................................................................................32
3.4.4.2 DISPLAY setting screen.............................................................................................33
3.4.4.3 SWEEP setting screen...............................................................................................34
3.4.4.4 GAIN/MAG setting screen..........................................................................................36

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3.4.4.5 CURSOR setting screen............................................................................................38
3.4.4.6 SETTING mode setting screen ..................................................................................39
3.4.4.7 Color setting screen...................................................................................................41
3.4.5 VECTOR mode........................................................................................................................... 42
3.4.5.1 Regular screen ..........................................................................................................42
3.4.5.2 VECTOR mode setting screen...................................................................................44
3.4.5.3 Color setting screen...................................................................................................45
3.4.6 STATUS mode ............................................................................................................................ 46
3.4.6.1 Regular screen ..........................................................................................................46
3.4.6.2 Color setting screen...................................................................................................47
3.4.7 AUDIO mode .............................................................................................................................. 48
3.4.7.1 Audio level meter screen ...........................................................................................48
3.4.7.2 Audio vector screen ...................................................................................................49
3.4.7.3 Color setting screen...................................................................................................50
3.4.8 Multi mode .................................................................................................................................. 52
3.4.8.1 Multi mode 1 screen ..................................................................................................52
3.4.8.2 Multi mode 2 screen ..................................................................................................54
3.4.9 PRESET mode ........................................................................................................................... 55
3.4.10 MENU mode ............................................................................................................................... 56
3.4.10.1 Regular screen ..........................................................................................................56
3.4.10.2 Color setting screen...................................................................................................58
3.4.11 Compare mode........................................................................................................................... 59
3.4.11.1 Outline .......................................................................................................................59
3.4.11.2 Compare mode 1 .......................................................................................................60
3.4.11.3 Compare mode 2 .......................................................................................................61
3.4.11.4 Compare mode 3 .......................................................................................................63
3.4.11.5 Compare mode 4 .......................................................................................................64
Chapter 4 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 65
4.1 Input formats............................................................................................................................................. 65
4.2 Input signal systems ................................................................................................................................. 66
4.3 Display system ......................................................................................................................................... 66
4.4 Headphones output format ....................................................................................................................... 67
4.5 Concerning the adjustment values ........................................................................................................... 68
4.6 Concerning the 4:3 function...................................................................................................................... 71
4.7 Concerning the audio level meter ............................................................................................................. 73
4.8 Settings at initialization ............................................................................................................................. 74
Common setting items .............................................................................................................................. 74
Setting items by channel........................................................................................................................... 75
4.9 General specifications .............................................................................................................................. 77
4.10 Outline drawings....................................................................................................................................... 78
Chapter 5 STANDARD AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................ 79
5.1 Standard accessories ............................................................................................................................... 79

CONTENTS
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Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE AND OTHER PROCEDURES........................................................................................ 81
When the monitor does not operate properly..................................................................................................... 81
When trouble or malfunctioning occurs.............................................................................................................. 81

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much for purchasing this model WM-3014 HD LCD waveform monitor.
This manual contains the procedures to be followed to operate the WM-3014, the checkpoints and precautions to
be observed, and so on.
Improper handling may result in malfunctioning. Before using the WM-3014, please read through these
instructions to ensure that you will operate the monitor correctly.
After reading through the manual, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Concerning the monitor
Do not subject the monitor to strong impact or throw it around. Doing so may
cause the liquid crystal to leak and/or the monitor to malfunction, rupture,
generate heat and/or cause a fire.
Do not use the monitor wherever there is a risk of ignition or explosions.
Do not place the monitor inside a microwave oven or other heating or cooking
appliance or pressure vessel. Doing so may cause heat or smoke to be generated
in the monitor, combustion and/or damage to the circuit components.
Inside the monitor are some high-voltage parts: since exposure to these parts
may result in electric shocks or burns and/or malfunctioning, refrain from
disassembling, repairing or remodeling the monitor.
If a thunderstorm should occur while the monitor is being used outdoors,
immediately turn off its power, disconnect the power cable from the main unit, and
move the monitor to a safe place.
Concerning the power cord
Always take hold of the molded part of the plug when disconnecting the power
cord.
Do not use force to bend the power cord or bunch it up for use. This may cause a
fire.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the power cord. This may damage the cord,
causing a fire or electrical shock.

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Concerning foreign matter
Do not spill liquids inside the monitor or drop inflammable objects or metal parts
into it. Operating the monitor under these conditions may cause a fire, electric
shocks and/or malfunctioning.
CAUTION
Concerning the power supply
Use a supply voltage within the range of DC 10V to 18V ±5% for the monitor.
In order to avoid malfunctioning and trouble, it is recommended that the
accessory AC/DC adapter be used. In the event that another power supply is to be
used, ensure that its supply voltage and polarity are compatible with the monitor.
Do not turn the power back on immediately after having turned it off. Doing so can
cause malfunctioning.
Bear in mind that if the same DC power supply as microphones, amplifiers,
speakers and other audio products should be used for the monitor, the sound
may be adversely affected.
Concerning the liquid crystal
Due to the nature of liquid crystal, some picture elements may be missing (bright
spots, flashing spots, etc.) at times.
Do not touch any liquid crystal which has leaked from the liquid crystal panel.
If the liquid crystal panel has been inadvertently damaged and the liquid (liquid crystal) inside has leaked out,
keep the liquid away from your mouth and skin and do not inhale its vapors.
In the event that liquid crystal has made contact with your eyes or mouth, rinse it
off with water immediately. If it has come into contact with your skin or clothing,
wipe it off immediately with alcohol, and then wash it off with soap. Leaving it in
place may damage your skin or clothing.
Exercise care with the glass of a broken liquid crystal panel.
If the panel has broken, take care not to cut your hands on the glass shards. If you should touch an area
where the glass has broken off, you may injure yourself.
The LCD panel is a high-precision component and, as such, the following care
must be taken in its handling.
• Wiping the panel's surface with benzine, paint thinners, etc. will cause a deterioration in its quality.
• If water (salty water) is left on the display surface, discoloration and staining will result.
• Exposing the panel directly to ultraviolet rays for an extended period may cause the deflection panel to
turn brown, in turn causing the contrast to drop and other forms of deterioration to develop in the display
quality.
• Moisture inside the monitor due to condensation, etc. may cause unevenness in the colors.
• Directly tapping the surface or bumping it into objects may crack the panel, etc.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the panel since leaking liquid crystal may make contact with your skin,
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Handle the liquid crystal protective panel carefully.
Carefully wipe off any fingerprints or dirt on the liquid crystal protective panel with a cleaning agent used to
clean office automation equipment, for example. Rubbing the panel with too much force may mark or
damage the panel.
Concerning impact
This is a precision instrument and, as such, subjecting it to impact may cause
malfunctioning. Take special care when moving the monitor.
Do not drop the monitor.
Concerning the installation and operation locations
Installing the monitor in the following kinds of locations may cause
malfunctioning and/or accidents.
• Locations with an ambient temperature outside the range of 0 to 40 degrees Celsius (see Note 1)
• Locations with an ambient humidity outside the range of 30 to 80% RH
• Locations in the vicinity of an air conditioner or subject to rapid temperature changes or to the formation of
condensation
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight (see Note 2)
• Locations exposed to corrosive gases or high concentrations of dust
• Locations where strong magnetic fields are generated
• Locations where the monitor may be splashed with water, oil, chemicals, etc.
• Locations to which vibrations are transmitted from the floor
• Unstable locations
Take care to meet the following conditions in order to ensure that the monitor will
be used properly.
• Do not place heavy objects such as another monitor on top of the monitor.
• Avoid placing any objects around the monitor.
Note 1: When the surface temperature of the LCD panel exceeds 60 degrees Celsius, the panel's backlight
and other parts may be damaged.
Note 2: Exposing the panel directly to ultraviolet rays for an extended period may cause the deflection
panel to turn brown, in turn causing the contrast to drop and other forms of deterioration to develop
in the display quality.

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Concerning problems due to the nature of liquid crystal
The following minor problems may occur due to the nature of liquid crystal.
The liquid crystal's response time, brightness and colors may vary depending on
the ambient temperature.
Depending on what is displayed, unevenness in the brightness, flicker, vertical
stripes and/or very small flecks may appear.
The optical characteristics of liquid crystal (such as unevenness in the brightness
or display) change in accordance with the operating time. These changes are
particularly apparent at low temperatures.
The display colors may change depending on the view angle.
Noise may appear on the startup screen.
Image lag may occur. Avoid displaying the same pattern for a prolonged period of
time.

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1 CONCERNING THE WM-3014
The WM-3014 is a compact, lightweight and portable LCD waveform monitor which comes in handy for monitoring the
pictures being shot during live broadcasts, on location or in studios.
The camera battery is supported as the power supply so that pictures, waveforms and sound can now be monitored
even in locations where it would be difficult to carry in equipment.
A full range of functions is provided including functions for adjusting the brightness, contrast and chroma levels as well
as functions for displaying markers.
Input signals in a total of 23 HDTV and two SDTV video formats as well as NTSC and PAL composite input signals are
supported. In regard to the PAL signals, however, the waveforms of the 3 lines each at the start and end of the video
signals will be more disturbed than in actuality.
Outline of WM-3014
6.3-inch a-Si TFT LCD panel featured
HD-SDI, SD-SDI or YPbPr HD analog signals supported as the input
25 different video formats supported
Standards complied with by HD-SDI signals: SMPTE 292M, BTA S-004B standards
(1.485 Gbps SDI input)
Standards complied with by SD-SDI signals: SMPTE 259M standard (270 Mbps SDI input)
Standards complied with by analog input and supported formats:
SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, BTA S-001B standards
Composite input (NTSC: SMPTE 170M, PAL: ITU-R.BT624-4 complied with in part)
SDI IN (×2), SDI MONITOR OUT, HD analog input (ANALOG Y, ANALOG Pb,
ANALOG Pr) and composite input (NTSC, PAL) connectors provided
* When composite signals are input, the waveforms displayed are the waveforms which appear after the
component signal conversion. In regard to the PAL signals, however, the waveforms of the 3 lines each at
the start and end of the video signals will be more disturbed than in actuality.
Image adjustment functions
Brightness adjustment function (brightness can be adjusted separately for G, B and R) ±50%
Contrast adjustment function (contrast can be adjusted separately for G, B and R) 0 to 200%
Chroma level adjustment function 0 to 200%
Chroma boosting function
Separate ON/OFF functions for G, B and R
Peak function
Chroma signal OFF function
Gamma adjustment function (gamma can be adjusted separately for G, B and R)
Marker displays
Center marker, frame marker, safety markers (95%, 93%, 88%, 80%)
Markers for down-conversion (4:3, 13:9, 14:9)
Markers for cinema formats (2.35:1 Cinemascope, 1.85:1 Cinema Vista, 1.66:1 Euro Vista)
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Single-action operation for selecting input channels, partial display/non-display of
information, picture overlay and freeze/update using the switches on the front
panel
Many different display modes available
Picture, waveform, vector, audio level meter, audio vector mode, multi display and picture waveform
simultaneous display modes
Compare mode provided
Frozen images and the current images can be displayed for the purposes of comparison.
Lighting of red, green LEDs at top of screen using external control (contact supply
type)
Loading of preset data enabled by external control (contact supply type)
Preset switches provided on front panel (for loading and saving the preset data)
Automatic tracking of input signals supported
Automatic 1/1.000 and 1/1.001 frame rate tracking and input signal detection
functions
Reference input (HD analog tri-level sync, BB_525, BB_625)
CRC error detection function (during HD-SDI input) for input channels
Time code (VITC) display (during HD-SDI input)
Functions for locking the panel switches and storing the settings
Light weight and slim-line dimensions
DC 12V supported (10-18V)
Camera battery supported

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2 PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
2.1 WM-3014 front panel view and parts
Fig. 2.1 WM-3014 front panel view
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WM-3014 POWER
OFF
FUNC
F5
F4
OPE LOCK
ON
MENU
MULTI
PICTURE
AUDIO
FREEZE
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OVERLAY
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PRESET
WAVE
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STATUS
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Table 2.1 Front panel parts
No. Part Description of function
1 POWER switch / LED This switch is used to turn the power ON and OFF.
(Its LED lights up green while the power is supplied.)
2 LOCK switch / LED This switch is used to lock the panel switches and save the settings simultaneously.
Wait appears at the bottom right of the screen while the settings are being
saved.
The settings which have been saved are loaded when the power is turned on. (*1)
(The LED of this switch lights up yellow while the panel switches are locked.)
This switch is used to select the monitor's mode.
PICTURE1 Mainly for performing the image adjustments on the picture screen.
PICTURE2 Mainly for selecting the auxiliary functions on the picture screen.
PICTURE3 For showing the screen on which the settings items are not displayed.
WAVEFORM For displaying the waveforms.
VECTOR For displaying the vectorscope.
STATUS For displaying the input data as numerical values.
AUDIO For displaying the embedded audio level meter or audio vectors.
MULTI For the multi display.
PRESET For establishing the read mode for the user settings stored inside the
monitor.
3 Mode switch
MENU For selecting the input signals, etc.
4 Adjustment dial This dial is used to adjust and select the settings.
5 Set switch For entering or canceling the settings.
6 Headphones jack The sound is output from this jack (diameter: 35 mm). (*2)
7Liquid crystal display The images appear on this display.
8 TALLY 1 Tally lamp (red): This is controlled by the rear panel tally connector
(contact supply type).
9 TALLY 2 Tally lamp (green): This is controlled by the rear panel tally connector
(contact supply type).
10 1/4-20UNC threaded hole Threaded hole for the screw to secure the monitor
(used to secure the monitor to a tripod, arm, etc.).
11 INPUT switch This switch is used to select SDI A, SDI B, analog component or analog composite for
the input signals.
The input signals are selected in the following sequence: SDI A ⇒SDI B ⇒analog
component ⇒analog composite ⇒SDI A (back to the first selection).
12 DISPLAY switch
Half Turn switch
This switch is used to set whether the setting items of function indicators F1 to F5 are
to be displayed on the screen or not. When it is held down (for more than one second),
the top and bottom of the screen are inverted.
13 OVERLAY switch
Color switch
This switch is used to change the picture overlay settings. When it is held down (for
more than 1 second), the color setting screen appears.
(The color setting items differ according to the mode selected.)
14 FREEZE switch This switch is used to select freeze or update.
15 FUNC switch This switch is used to switch the setting items.
16 F1 switch The function of this switch differs depending on the mode selected.
It works for the display that has appeared most recently.
17 F2 switch The function of this switch differs depending on the mode selected.
It works for the display that has appeared most recently.
18 F3 switch The function of this switch differs depending on the mode selected.
It works for the display that has appeared most recently.
19 F4 switch The function of this switch differs depending on the mode selected.
It works for the display that has appeared most recently.
20 F5 switch The function of this switch differs depending on the mode selected.
It works for the display that has appeared most recently.

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P1 switch
P2 switch
P3 switch
P4 switch
P5 switch
Operations in modes other than the freeze mode
These are the preset switches. They are used to save data in, and load data from, the
memory space with the number corresponding to the current setting. When a switch is
held down, the current setting is saved in the switch. Wait appears at the
bottom right of the screen while the data is being saved. If the power is turned off while
Wait is displayed, the data saved inside the monitor may be initialized.
If one of these switches is pressed while the PRESET mode is selected, the data
saved in the memory will be loaded. If the mode has not been saved, only the picture
will be displayed.
Operations in the freeze mode
These switches select compare modes 1 to 4 and serve as the EXIT button.
(For further details, refer to “3.4.11 Compare mode.”)
*1: Do not turn off the power while the settings are being saved. If the LOCK switch is released or the power is turned off while settings are
being saved, the initial values may be set instead of the saved settings when the power is next turned on.
*2: Audio signals are output when 48 kHz embedded sound has been multiplexed in the SDI signals.

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2.2 WM-3014 rear panel view and parts
Fig. 2.2 WM-3014 rear panel view
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Table 2.2 Names of rear panel parts
No. Part Description of function
1 Power socket (*1) Cannon connector, DC power input socket (GND: pin 1; DC IN: pin 4).
2 SDI IN Ach HD-SDI signal input connector.
3 SDI IN Bch HD-SDI signal input connector.
4 Y IN HD analog Y signal input connector
Synchronization is provided using the Y signal in the case of analog inputs.
5Pb IN HD analog Pb (Cb) signal input connector
6 Pr IN HD analog Pr (Cr) signal input connector
7 MONITOR OUT Output connector for simplified monitoring of SDI input signals.
SDI A images are output when the SDI A input is selected.
SDI B images are output when the SDI B input is selected.
SDI A images are output when the analog input or composite input is selected.
8 COMPOSITE IN Composite signal input connector
When composite signals are input, the waveforms, etc. displayed are the waveforms,
etc. obtained after the signals have been converted into component signals.
In regard to PAL signals, however, the waveforms of the 3 lines each at the start and
end of the video signals will be more disturbed than in actuality.
9 TALLY connector (*2) D-sub 9pin (female)
10 REF IN Reference input connector (HD tri-level sync, BB_525, BB_625), terminated with a
75Ωresistance.
*1:Power socket (no.1 in rear panel view)
Pin No. Function
1 GND
2 NC
3 NC
4 DC IN (10-18V)
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*2:TALLY connector (no.9 in rear panel view)
Pin No. Function
1 GND
2 TALLY 2(G)
3 PRESET 1
4 PRESET 2
5 GND
6 PRESET 3
7 TALLY 1(R)
8 PRESET 4
9 PRESET 5
When GND and pin 2 are shorted, the green tally lamp lights; when GND and pin 7 are shorted, the red tally lamp lights.
Details on the PRESET pins are provided below. Any of these pins become operational when they are shorted with
GND.
Their functions are established by setting the pins from high to low (MAKE) (edge operation). (The switch pressed last
has priority.)
* Design the circuitry in such a way that the cable resistance is 50Ωor less.
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PRESET 1
data is read out
PRESET 2
data is read out
PRESET 1
PRESET 2
Do not plug a cable into or unplug one from the TALLY connector while the power is supplied to the
monitor.
CAUTION
Remote connector reception area
DM monito
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Control IC
Low level threshold: 0.7V
1kΩCable resistor Vf = 0.65V
Remote controller switch
1, 5 pin
3.3V
10kΩ
3.3V
2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 pin