ASTRO WM-3209 User manual

HD LCD WAVEFORM MONITOR
WM-3209/WM-3209-L/
WM-3209-B
Instruction Manual
Ver.3.00

HD LCD WAVEFORM MONITOR
WM-3209/
WM-3209-L/
WM-3209-B
Instruction Manual
2010.11
Ver.3.00
ASTRODESIGN,Inc

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Contents
Contents........................................................................................................................................ i
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. iv
Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................... iv
Concerning the Unit................................................................................................................. iv
Concerning the Power Cord........................................................................................................ iv
Concerning the Foreign Matter .................................................................................................... v
Concerning the the Battery .......................................................................................................... v
Concerning the Power Supply.....................................................................................................vi
Concerning the Liquid Crystals ................................................................................................... vi
Concerning the Shock of Impact .................................................................................................vii
Concerning the Installation and Operating Locations..................................................................vii
Concerning the Phenomena Related to Liquid Crystal Performance .........................................viii
Chapter 1 Concerning the WM-3209/WM-3209-L ............................................................................................ 1
WM-3209/WM-3209-L Overview .................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 2 Names of Parts................................................................................................................................3
2.1 WM-3209/WM-3209-L Front Panel and Names of Parts ................................................... 3
2.2 WM-3209/WM-3209-L Rear Panel and Names of Parts.................................................... 5
Chapter 3 Method of Operation...................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Connections .................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Method of Operation........................................................................................................ 12
3.3 Switch Specifications.......................................................................................................13
3.3.1 INPUT Switch........................................................................................................ 13
3.3.2 COLOR Switch......................................................................................................14
3.3.3 FREEZE Switch ....................................................................................................15
3.3.4 U1 through U4 Switches .......................................................................................15
3.3.5 Preset Switch ........................................................................................................15
3.3.6 MENU Switch........................................................................................................15
3.3.7 ESC Switch........................................................................................................... 15
3.3.8 F1 through F5 Switches ........................................................................................16
3.3.9 Mode Switches......................................................................................................16
3.4 Description of the MENU Screens................................................................................... 17
3.4.1 MENU Screen Details (Basic Operations).............................................................17
3.4.2 INPUT CHANNEL .................................................................................................21
3.4.3 ID SETTING.......................................................................................................... 22
3.4.4 COMPARE ............................................................................................................24
3.4.5 PICTURE QUALITY.............................................................................................. 30
3.4.6 MARKER ..............................................................................................................31
3.4.7 DISPLAY ...............................................................................................................34
3.4.8 TALLY ...................................................................................................................36
3.4.9 PICTURE .............................................................................................................. 39
3.4.10 WAVE....................................................................................................................41
3.4.11 VECTOR............................................................................................................... 43
3.4.12 AUDIO ..................................................................................................................44
3.4.13 SWITCH ASSIGN ................................................................................................. 46
3.4.14 REMOTE ASSIGN ................................................................................................49
3.4.15 LOAD & SAVE ......................................................................................................54
3.4.16 HARDWARE SETTING.........................................................................................56
3.4.17 RESET CALL ........................................................................................................59
Chapter 4 Description of Each Mode .............................................................................................................61
CH ID 62
Level meter...........................................................................................................................62
Format information ...............................................................................................................62
F1 to F5 switches .................................................................................................................62
Input status information ........................................................................................................ 62
Error information...................................................................................................................63
Time code.............................................................................................................................64

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4.1 Preset Mode.................................................................................................................... 65
4.2 Picture Mode 1 ................................................................................................................ 69
4.3 Picture Mode 2 ................................................................................................................ 71
4.4 Waveform Mode .............................................................................................................. 73
4.5 Vector Mode .................................................................................................................... 79
4.6 Status Mode .................................................................................................................... 81
4.7 Audio Mode .....................................................................................................................90
4.8 Phase Compare Mode .................................................................................................... 92
4.9 Ancillary Display Mode .................................................................................................... 95
4.9.1 Multiplexed Packet Check Mode...........................................................................96
4.10 Multimode........................................................................................................................ 99
4.10.1 Multimode 1 ........................................................................................................101
4.10.2 Multimode 2 ........................................................................................................103
4.10.3 Multimode 3 ........................................................................................................106
4.10.4 Multimode 4 ........................................................................................................108
4.10.5 Multimode 5 ........................................................................................................ 110
4.11 Option Mode.................................................................................................................. 112
4.11.1 Option Mode 1 .................................................................................................... 113
4.11.2 Option Mode 2 .................................................................................................... 115
4.12 Compare Mode 1........................................................................................................... 118
4.12.1 Compare Mode 1 Overlap Display ......................................................................120
4.12.2 Compare Mode 1 Vertical Display.......................................................................127
4.13 Compare Mode 2........................................................................................................... 128
4.13.1 Compare Mode 2 Horizontal Display...................................................................130
4.13.2 Compare Mode 2 Vertical Display.......................................................................132
4.14 Compare Mode 3........................................................................................................... 134
4.14.1 Compare Mode 3 Horizontal Display...................................................................136
4.14.2 Compare Mode 3 Vertical Display.......................................................................139
4.15 Compare Mode 4........................................................................................................... 142
4.15.1 Compare Mode 4 Horizontal Display...................................................................144
4.15.2 Compare Mode 4 Vertical Display.......................................................................147
4.16 Compare Mode 5........................................................................................................... 150
4.16.1 Compare Mode 5 Horizontal Display...................................................................152
4.16.2 Compare Mode 5 Vertical Display.......................................................................155
Chapter 5 Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 159
5.1 Input format ...................................................................................................................159
5.2 Input Signal System ...................................................................................................... 161
5.3 Display Method ............................................................................................................. 162
5.4 Headphone Output Format............................................................................................ 162
5.5 Adjustment Values......................................................................................................... 163
5.6 Aspect Ratio.................................................................................................................. 166
5.6.1 When Using a 4:3 Aspect Ratio .......................................................................... 167
5.6.2 When Using a SCOPE Function .........................................................................168
5.6.3 When Using a 16:9 Aspect Ratio ........................................................................ 168
5.6.4 When Using a ×2 Function.................................................................................. 169
5.6.5 When Using a ×4 Function.................................................................................. 169
5.7 Audio Level Meter ......................................................................................................... 170
5.7.1 Audio Level and Cell Color Scheme ...................................................................170
5.7.2 Display Format and Cell Color Scheme .............................................................. 172
5.7.3 Various Settings of the Audio Level Meter........................................................... 175
5.8 Scan Area......................................................................................................................178
5.9 Concerning the Dual Link Input Settings ....................................................................... 180
5.10 Concerning the Selection of Input Channels During External Control (contact power
supply)........................................................................................................................... 183
5.11 Concerning the Dummy Composite Waveform Display................................................. 184
5.12 Concerning the Magnification Auxiliary Line for the Vector Waveform .......................... 185
5.13 Concerning the Phase Difference Alarm Function......................................................... 187
5.14 Concerning the Arrangement of Brightness Values on the Grayscale ........................... 190
5.15 Concerning the Video Image Display in Compare Mode............................................... 192
5.16 Concerning the Low-Power-Consumption Mode........................................................... 201
5.17 Concerning the Flash Protect function .......................................................................... 204
5.18 3D image parallax check ............................................................................................... 210
5.19 Concerning 3D image alignment ................................................................................... 212
5.20 Concerning checking 3D image using the anaglyph system ......................................... 214
5.21 Concerning the brightness difference display function .................................................. 216

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5.22 Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ 218
Common Setting Items (MENU Items) ............................................................................... 218
Common Setting Items (items used in each mode)............................................................ 223
Common Setting Items (items used in COLOR adjustment mode) .................................... 228
Setting Values by Channel (MENU Items).......................................................................... 229
Setting Items by Channel (Items for Each Mode) ...............................................................231
5.23 General Specifications...................................................................................................232
5.24 External View ................................................................................................................ 233
Chapter 6 Supplied Accessories and Options .............................................................................................. 236
6.1 Supplied Accessories .................................................................................................... 236
Chapter 7 Maintenance, etc. ........................................................................................................................ 238
For Improved Operability ......................................................................................................... 238
If the Unit is not Functioning Normally ..................................................................................... 240
If an Error or Malfunction Occurs ............................................................................................. 241

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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the HD LCD WAVEFORM MONITOR WM-3209/WM-3209-L.
This manual describes the operating procedure and precautions for using the WM-3209/WM-3209-L.
Mishandling the WM-3209/WM-3209-L may lead to accidents, so please be sure to read this manual in
order to operate the WM-3209/WM-3209-L correctly.
After reading this manual, please keep it in an accessible place for future use.
Safety Precautions
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Concerning the Unit
Do not apply strong impact or throw the unit. Doing so may result in
leakage of liquid crystals, damage to the unit, explosion, overheating, or
fire.
Do not use the unit in a location where there is risk of catching fire or
explosion.
High-voltage parts are contained inside the unit. Do not disassemble,
repair, or modify the unit as there is a risk of electric shock or burn injury
as well as possible damage to the unit.
If you hear thunder while using the unit outdoors, immediately turn the
power off, disconnect the power cord from the unit, and move to a safe
location.
Concerning the Power Cord
Always grasp the power cord by the plug when disconnecting.
Do not forcibly bend or twist the power cord during use. This may result in
a fire hazard.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. This may lead to damage to
the cord resulting in fire hazard or electric shock.

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Concerning the Foreign Matter
 Do not drop liquid, flammables and metal objects inside this unit. Using
this unit in such a condition will cause fire, electric shock or failure.
Concerning the the Battery
 Be sure to connect the battery with the correct polarity (+, -). Incorrect
connection will result in fire hazard, personal injury, and contamination of
the surrounding area due to the battery exploding or leaking.

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CAUTION
Concerning the Power Supply
This unit uses a 10 to 18 V ±5% power supply.
To prevent damage to the unit and/or malfunction, we recommend that you
use the supplied AC/DC adapter. If you do use some other power supply
for some reason, be sure to pay attention to the supply voltage and
polarity.
After turning the power off, do not immediately turn the power on again.
This may lead to damage to the unit.
Note that use of the same DC power supply for audio components such as
a microphone, amplifier, and/or speakers may adversely affect audio
quality.
Concerning the Liquid Crystals
Sometimes there may be unresponsive pixels (always lit or always unlit)
due to performance of the liquid crystal display.
Do not touch liquid crystals if they leak from the liquid crystal panel.
If the liquid crystal panel is accidentally broken and the fluid (liquid crystals) inside leak out, do not
ingest, allow in the mouth, or allow in contact with the skin.
If liquid crystals do somehow get into your eyes or mouth, immediately
flush with water. If liquid crystals come in contact with skin or clothes,
immediately wipe the crystals off with alcohol and wash with soap.
Allowing liquid crystals to remain in contact may result in damage to skin
and/or clothing.
Handle broken liquid crystal panel glass with care.
If the liquid crystal panel breaks, take great care not to cut your hands on the glass shards.
Touching broken glass shards may result in injury.
The liquid crystal panel is an extremely high-precision instrument. Handle
the panel with care in regards to the points listed below.
• Wiping with benzene, thinner, or other alcohol-based solvent may result in deformation.
• If water (saline) is allowed to dry on the liquid crystal panel, it may result in change in color or
staining.
• Extended direct exposure to ultra-violet light may lead to loss of display quality due to browning
of the deflection plate and reduced contrast.
• Discoloration may result if water due to condensation or other cause gets inside the liquid
crystal panel.