Magni MM-410 User manual

946-5500-00 November 2001
MM-410Waveform/Vector
Rasterizing Monitor
AVM-510A Series Automated
Video Monitors
Operator’s Manual

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Magni Systems, Inc.
22965 NW Evergreen Parkway
Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA
Phone: 1 + 503 615 1900
Email: [email protected]
www.magnisystems.com

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Contents
1. About This Manual
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Audience............................................................................................................................................ 1-1
Organization ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Conventions ....................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Special Notices.................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Safety Precautions............................................................................................................................. 1-3
2. Product Overview (MM-410)
MM-410 Waveform/Vector Rasterizing Monitor ............................................................................ 2-1
MM-410 Features.............................................................................................................................. 2-2
MM-410 Front View ......................................................................................................................... 2-3
Input Signal LEDs............................................................................................................................. 2-4
Display Button LEDs........................................................................................................................ 2-4
Position LEDs ................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Filter LEDs ........................................................................................................................................ 2-4
Sweep LEDs...................................................................................................................................... 2-5
MM-410 Rear View .......................................................................................................................... 2-6
3. Product Overview (AVM-510A)
AVM-510A Series Automated Video Monitors............................................................................... 3-1
AVM-510A Series Options............................................................................................................... 3-1
AVM-510A-T – Refer to Chapter 11
AVM-510A-C – Refer to Chapter 12
AVM-510A Features......................................................................................................................... 3-2
AVM-510A Front View..................................................................................................................... 3-3
Input Signal LEDs............................................................................................................................. 3-4
Display Button LEDs........................................................................................................................ 3-4
Position LEDs ................................................................................................................................... 3-5
Filter LEDs ........................................................................................................................................ 3-5
Sweep LEDs...................................................................................................................................... 3-5
AVM-510A Rear View...................................................................................................................... 3-6

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4. Installation
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................4-1
Installing the MM-410/AVM-510A into a Rack ..............................................................................4-1
Connecting Signal Input andVideo Output Lines............................................................................4-2
ConnectingAuxiliaries.......................................................................................................................4-2
DC Control..........................................................................................................................................4-3
Alarm (AVM-510A)...........................................................................................................................4-3
AnalogAudio Inputs (AVM-510A)...................................................................................................4-3
RS-232 Computer (AVM-510A).......................................................................................................4-4
RS-232 Modem (AVM-510A)...........................................................................................................4-4
Configuring the Inputs........................................................................................................................4-4
Saving Settings in Memory................................................................................................................4-4
5. Front Panel Operation
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................5-1
Monitor Display Explanation.............................................................................................................5-4
Mode....................................................................................................................................................5-5
Vertical.................................................................................................................................................5-6
Horizontal............................................................................................................................................5-7
Menu....................................................................................................................................................5-8
How the Menu Works.........................................................................................................................5-9
Choosing Menu Options ..................................................................................................................5-10
QuickAccess to Commonly Used Functions .................................................................................5-12
Factory Reset.....................................................................................................................................5-13
6. Operating the MM-410/AVM-510A
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................6-1
Config Menu.......................................................................................................................................6-2
INPUTA:............................................................................................................................................6-3
INPUT B:............................................................................................................................................6-3
LABEL INPUTS................................................................................................................................6-3
CLAMP:..............................................................................................................................................6-3
BOWTIE .............................................................................................................................................6-3
INTENSITY........................................................................................................................................6-3
PERSISTENCE..................................................................................................................................6-3
COLOR...............................................................................................................................................6-3
WAVEFORM COLOR.......................................................................................................................6-3
VECTOR COLOR..............................................................................................................................6-3
GRATICULE COLOR.......................................................................................................................6-3
LINE SELECT MODE......................................................................................................................6-4
SAFEAREA.......................................................................................................................................6-4

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SPLIT SCREEN..................................................................................................................................6-4
WFM LIMIT LINE.............................................................................................................................6-4
OUT OF LIMIT LINE........................................................................................................................6-4
UPPER LIMIT LINE..........................................................................................................................6-4
LOWER LIMIT LINE........................................................................................................................6-4
GRATICULE OPTIONS....................................................................................................................6-4
+V SWITCH........................................................................................................................................6-5
EXT PHASE PRESET .......................................................................................................................6-5
COLOR BARS....................................................................................................................................6-5
OTHER Sub-Menu..............................................................................................................................6-5
LOCK...................................................................................................................................................6-5
SERIAL PORTS (AVM-510A)..........................................................................................................6-5
MODEM PRINTER PORT................................................................................................................6-5
COMPUTER PORT............................................................................................................................6-5
PRINTER SETUP...............................................................................................................................6-6
COMPUTER SETUP.........................................................................................................................6-6
Press Enter To Print Waveform...........................................................................................................6-6
ALARM SETTINGS (AVM-510A)..................................................................................................6-6
MASTERALARM (ON or OFF)......................................................................................................6-6
MASTERALARM DELAY..............................................................................................................6-6
CCALARM DELAY..........................................................................................................................6-6
SET INTERNAL CLOCK..................................................................................................................6-7
SYSTEM IDS......................................................................................................................................6-7
STORE MEMORY.............................................................................................................................6-7
IMAGE NUMBER .............................................................................................................................6-7
IMAGE DENSITY .............................................................................................................................6-7
REFERENCE......................................................................................................................................6-7
PICT. REFERENCE ...........................................................................................................................6-7
Mesmnt Menu .....................................................................................................................................6-8
TIME READOUT Sub-Menu..........................................................................................................6-10
TIME..................................................................................................................................................6-10
TIME SOURCE................................................................................................................................6-10
VITC LINE........................................................................................................................................6-10
WAVEFORM READOUTS Sub-Menu ..........................................................................................6-10
SC/H PHASE ....................................................................................................................................6-10
COLOR FRAME..............................................................................................................................6-10
SYSTEMVIDEO..............................................................................................................................6-11
MEASUREMENT LINE .................................................................................................................6-11
SIGNAL ID (NTSC).........................................................................................................................6-11
SIGNAL ID (PAL)............................................................................................................................6-11
SYSVIDEO LIMITS........................................................................................................................6-11

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H BLANKING LEVEL...................................................................................................................6-11
COLOR SETUP ...............................................................................................................................6-12
MEASUREMENT LINE.................................................................................................................6-12
SIGNAL ID (NTSC) ........................................................................................................................6-12
SIGNAL ID (PAL)............................................................................................................................6-12
COLOR/COLOUR LIMITS............................................................................................................6-12
FREQUENCY RESP.......................................................................................................................6-12
MEASUREMENT LINE.................................................................................................................6-12
SIGNAL ID (NTSC) ........................................................................................................................6-12
SIGNAL ID (PAL)............................................................................................................................6-13
FREQ RESP LIMITS.......................................................................................................................6-13
MULTIBURST TIMINGS...............................................................................................................6-13
PACKET FREQUENCIES ..............................................................................................................6-13
NON LINEAR..................................................................................................................................6-13
MEASUREMENT LINE.................................................................................................................6-13
SIGNAL ID (NTSC) ........................................................................................................................6-13
SIGNAL ID (PAL)............................................................................................................................6-13
NON LINEAR LIMITS...................................................................................................................6-13
AUTOMEASURE (NTSC)..............................................................................................................6-14
AUTO MEAS SET (PAL)................................................................................................................6-14
RESPONSE TIME (AVM-510A)....................................................................................................6-14
NOISE LINE (AVM-510A).............................................................................................................6-14
REPORT Sub-Menu (AVM-510A).................................................................................................6-14
START/STOP TIME SETUP...........................................................................................................6-14
START/STOP FUNCTION .............................................................................................................6-14
START REPORT TIME...................................................................................................................6-14
STOP REPORT TIME .....................................................................................................................6-14
SCHEDULED REPORT INTERVAL.............................................................................................6-14
ERROR REPORTING .....................................................................................................................6-14
REPORT SUSTAINED ERRORS...................................................................................................6-15
REPORTALL ERRORS CLEAR...................................................................................................6-15
REPORTING DELAY .....................................................................................................................6-15
AUDIO OPTIONS Sub-Menu (AVM-510A).................................................................................6-15
AUDIO METER...............................................................................................................................6-15
REF LEVEL dB................................................................................................................................6-15
AUDIO REPORT .............................................................................................................................6-15
REPORTING....................................................................................................................................6-15
HIGH AUDIO LIMIT ......................................................................................................................6-15
LOWAUDIO LIMIT .......................................................................................................................6-15
MULTIBURST ID (AVM-510A)....................................................................................................6-15

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Using Intensity and Persistence........................................................................................................6-16
Identifying Waveforms......................................................................................................................6-17
Displaying SC/H Phase and Time Codes.........................................................................................6-18
Videotaping Waveforms....................................................................................................................6-20
Memory Recall with External Switches..........................................................................................6-20
ExternalAlarm and Memory Status.................................................................................................6-20
20 Second Delay................................................................................................................................6-21
Memory Status ..................................................................................................................................6-21
Controlling theAVM-510A with a Computer.................................................................................6-21
Getting Information To and From theAVM-510A .........................................................................6-22
Printing Waveforms and Vectors (AVM-510A)...............................................................................6-23
Intensity, Persistence, and Print Density Controls...........................................................................6-23
7. ViewingWaveforms,Vectors, and Pictures
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................7-1
Displaying a Waveform.......................................................................................................................7-2
Setting a Sweep Rate...........................................................................................................................7-2
Measuring a Waveform with the Graticule........................................................................................7-3
Waveform Limit Lines........................................................................................................................7-4
Added Marks.......................................................................................................................................7-4
Setting Waveform Limit Lines ...........................................................................................................7-5
Switching PAL Graticule to Percent ..................................................................................................7-6
How to View a Selected Line (Waveform,Vector and CPNT Bars) ................................................7-7
Viewing aVertical Interval..................................................................................................................7-8
Using Filters.......................................................................................................................................7-10
Displaying a Component Signal.......................................................................................................7-11
Displaying a Bowtie Signal ..............................................................................................................7-14
Viewing aVector................................................................................................................................7-15
Controlling theVector Display.........................................................................................................7-17
Locking theVector to External Sync................................................................................................7-18
Comparing Two Waveforms or Vectors (AVM-510A)....................................................................7-19
SavingWaveform andVector Images ..............................................................................................7-21
Locking and Clamping the Signal....................................................................................................7-22
Locking the Signal ............................................................................................................................7-22
Clamping the Signal..........................................................................................................................7-22
Viewing a Picture with Waveforms..................................................................................................7-23
Monitoring Signal Quality with Picture Guard (AVM-510A) .......................................................7-25
Picture Reference While External Reference is On........................................................................7-27
Comparing Two Signals with a Picture............................................................................................7-28

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8. Audio (AVM-510A)
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................8-1
Audio Reference Levels.....................................................................................................................8-2
Audio Meter........................................................................................................................................8-3
Audio Limit Reporting.......................................................................................................................8-4
9. Automatic Measurement (AVM-510A)
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................9-1
Automeasurement Screen Elements..................................................................................................9-1
Additional Measurement Definitions................................................................................................9-2
Test Signal Measurement Sets...........................................................................................................9-3
Automeasurement Set ........................................................................................................................9-4
Forcing a Measurement Set Selection...............................................................................................9-5
SettingAutomeasurement Limits......................................................................................................9-7
Special Considerations for MultiBurst..............................................................................................9-8
Setting Timing for Multiburst............................................................................................................9-9
Automeasurement with Live (Program)Video...............................................................................9-12
Automatically Reporting Measurements ........................................................................................9-14
Sending Reports to a PC...................................................................................................................9-16
Sending Reports to a Printer ............................................................................................................9-16
Scheduling Reports...........................................................................................................................9-17
START/STOP TIME SETUP...........................................................................................................9-17
START REPORT TIME...................................................................................................................9-17
STOP REPORT TIME .....................................................................................................................9-17
SCHEDULED REPORT INTERVAL.............................................................................................9-18
ERROR REPORTING .....................................................................................................................9-18
REPORT SUSTAINED ERRORS...................................................................................................9-18
REPORTALL ERRORS CLEAR...................................................................................................9-18
REPORTING DELAY .....................................................................................................................9-18
About Reporting ...............................................................................................................................9-18
Special Considerations forAlarm Outputs......................................................................................9-19
Alarm Output....................................................................................................................................9-19
Closed CaptionAlarm......................................................................................................................9-19
AudioAlarm......................................................................................................................................9-19

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10. Measurement Screens (Parameters and Limits) (AVM-510A)
Introduction........................................................................................................................................10-1
Where Parameters are Measured (Composite)................................................................................10-2
EBU/SMPTE Component Measurements (A/B Inputs).................................................................10-4
Audio..................................................................................................................................................10-4
Definitions ofAutomeasurement Parameters..................................................................................10-5
Parameters: Range,Accuracy, and Limits .......................................................................................10-7
11. AVM-510A OptionT (ForTransmission Monitoring)
Introduction (AVM-510-A-T) ..........................................................................................................11-1
Transmitter Measurement Set...........................................................................................................11-1
Differential Gain and Phase..............................................................................................................11-4
ICPM..................................................................................................................................................11-6
Applications.................................................................................................................................... 11-10
12. AVM-510A-C (For Component Measurements)
Introduction (AVM-510-A-C) ..........................................................................................................12-1
Component Measurement Sets (AVM-510A-C).............................................................................12-1
Serial Digital Measurement Set (AVM-510A-C and SDM-550)...................................................12-3
A. Specifications
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................A-1
Electrical.............................................................................................................................................A-1
Video Standards..................................................................................................................................A-1
Inputs...................................................................................................................................................A-1
Video Inputs........................................................................................................................................A-1
Audio Inputs (AVM-510A)................................................................................................................A-1
External Reference Input...................................................................................................................A-1
Outputs................................................................................................................................................A-2
Picture Monitor Display Outputs ......................................................................................................A-2
Display (MM-410).............................................................................................................................A-2
Display (AVM-510A) ........................................................................................................................A-2
Readout...............................................................................................................................................A-2
Memory...............................................................................................................................................A-2
Measurement Screens (AVM-510A).................................................................................................A-2
Measurement Parameters (AVM-510A)...........................................................................................A-3
PictureGuard(AVM-510A)............................................................................................................A-3
Waveform............................................................................................................................................A-4
Vector..................................................................................................................................................A-5
Noise (AVM-510A)............................................................................................................................A-5

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Audio (AVM-510A) .........................................................................................................................A-5
Interfaces (MM-410) ........................................................................................................................A-5
Interfaces (AVM-510A) ...................................................................................................................A-5
Logbook Software Specifications (AVM-510A) ............................................................................A-6
Computer System Requirements (AVM-510A)..............................................................................A-6
Power Requirement ..........................................................................................................................A-6
Mechanical........................................................................................................................................A-6
Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................A-6
Operating Conditions .......................................................................................................................A-6
Safety.................................................................................................................................................A-6
B. Connector Pinouts
Introduction....................................................................................................................................... B-1
Video Input/Output Connector (4-Contact mini DIN).................................................................... B-1
RS-232 Connector (Modem/Printing) DCE.................................................................................... B-2
RS-232 Connector (Computer) DCE .............................................................................................. B-2
Analog Audio Input Connector (AVM-510A) ................................................................................ B-3
DC Control/Alarm Connector.......................................................................................................... B-3
Notes ................................................................................................................................................. B-4
C. Memory Locations
Introduction....................................................................................................................................... C-1
Saving Settings in Memory.............................................................................................................. C-1
MM-410/AVM-510A Memory Locations ...................................................................................... C-2
D. Calibration
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................D-1
Notes .................................................................................................................................................D-2
E. Command Codes (AVM-510A)
Introduction....................................................................................................................................... E-1
Guidelines ......................................................................................................................................... E-1
Placeholders...................................................................................................................................... E-1
PC to AVM-510A (Data Sent) ......................................................................................................... E-2
Request Functions ............................................................................................................................ E-2
AVM-510A to PC............................................................................................................................. E-6
PC to AVM-510A (Commands) ...................................................................................................... E-8