Tektronix VM Series Manual

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VM Series
Video Measurement System
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Quick Start User Manual
*P071209101*
071-2091-01

VM Series
Video Measurement System
ZZZ
Quick Start User Manual
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www.tektronix.com
071-2091-01

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Warranty 2
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective
product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and
replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced
parts, modules and products become the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period
and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the
defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the
product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall
be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and
care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel
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connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or
d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration
increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary ............................................................................................................. iii
Preface................................................................................................................................. v
Key Features .....................................................................................................................v
Supported Products.............................................................................................................. v
Documentation ...................................................................................................................vi
Software Upgrades............................................................................................................... vi
Conventions Used in this Manual . ................... .. .. .. .. ................... .. .. .. .. ................... .. .. .. .. ............ vii
Installing Your Instrument ............................................................................................................. 1
Standard Accessories............................................................................................................ 1
Recommended Accessories..................................................................................................... 3
Operating Requirements......................................................................................................... 4
Powering On the Instrument..................................................................................................... 4
Powering Off the Instrument..................................................................................................... 5
Removing the Power............................................................................................................. 5
Connecting to a Network......................................................................................................... 5
Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument .. ... ....... .. ....... .. ....... .. ....... .. ....... .. ....... .. ....... .. ....... .. ....... .. .......6
Front Panel....................................................................................................................... 6
Side and Rear Panels............................................................................................................ 7
Input Connection Requirements – Options SD/HD............................................................................. 8
Input Connection Requirements – Option VGA...... . . ....... . . ....... .. ......... . ........ . .. ....... . . ....... . . ....... . . ....... 8
Connecting Input Signals ........................................................................................................ 9
Signal Path Compensation ..................................................................................................... 20
Sync Pickoff Compensation – VM6000 and DPO7000 Series, Options SD/HD Only.... . .. ......... . .. ......... . .. ......... 20
Sync Pickoff Compensation – VM5000 and TDS5000 Series, Options SD/HD Only . .......... . . ......... . .. ... ......... . .. 21
About the Matrix Test Signal.................................................................................................... 24
Starting the VM Series system Software....................................................................................... 26
The VM Series System Software User Interface .............................................................................. 28
Procedure for Taking Measurements..... .. ......... . .. ......... . .. ....... . . ......... . .. ....... . . ......... . .. ....... . . ......... 30
Configuring the DUT — Option VGA........................................................................................... 30
Setting the Input Signal Format – Options SD/HD.. . .. ....... . . ......... . ........ . .. ....... . . ......... . ........ . .. ....... . . ... 32
Setting the Input Signal Format – Option VGA ................................................................................ 34
Selecting Measurements ....................................................................................................... 37
Setting the Measurement Run Operations..................................................................................... 38
Taking and Viewing Measurements ............................................................................................ 41
Using the Oscilloscope.......................................................................................................... 42
Troubleshooting Signal Problems . . ........ ....... .. ....... . . ....... . . ....... . . ....... . . ....... .. ....... . . ....... . . ....... . . ... 44
Applications........................................................................................................................... 48
Simple Color Bars Measurement – Options SD/HD........................................................................... 48
Simple Color Bars Measurement – Option VGA............................................................................... 50
Displaying Relative to Reference Color Bar Measurements .................................................................. 54
Displaying Color Bar Measurements with Limit Testing ....................................................................... 59
Performing Limit Testing with Two Measurements............................................................................. 64
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Taking Measurements Across Multiple Lines .................................................................................. 70
Displaying the Input Signal as a Picture ....................................................................................... 75
Displaying the Input Signal in a Vectorscope Window – Options SD/HD Only .. ....... . . ....... .. ......... . .. ....... . . ...... 77
Index
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General Safety Summary
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other
component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected
to a voltage source.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. De-energize the circuit under test before connecting or disconnecting the current
probe.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric
shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult
the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
The inputs are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.
Do not connect a current probe to any wire that carries voltages above the current probe voltage rating.
Power Disconnect. The power switch disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location.
Do not block the power switch; it must remain accessible to the user at all times.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by
qualified service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has
proper ventilation.
Terms in this Manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
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WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.
Symbols and Terms on the Product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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Preface
Preface
This manual describes the installation and basic operation of the VM Series Video Measurement System. For more detailed
information, see the online help on your instrument and the VM Series Video Measurement System User Manual.
Key Features
The VM Series Video Measurement System is a high-performance automated video measurement system based on an
oscilloscope platform. Key features include:
Fast, accurate, and reliable video measurements
Comprehensive component analog signal analysis
Automated testing of PC and DTV consumer video devices
Automated VESA compliance testing for PC graphics devices
Support for SD, HDTV, and RGBHV component analog video formats via options
Picture, Vector, and Waveform displays
Integrated Pass-Fail limit testing
Companion Test Signal packages
GPIB remote control and LAN connectivity
Complete oscilloscope functionality
Supported Products
The VM Series Video Measurement System can be purchased as a software and hardware package. You can install
the package on Tektronix oscilloscopes you already own, or to upgrade VM5000HD or VM5000 systems. The products
supported by the VM Series Video Measurement System are listed in the following table. Note that some products do
not support Option VGA.
Instrument Supported options
VM5000HD SD, HD, and VGA
VM5000 SD, HD, and VGA
TDS5104 SD, HD, and VGA
TDS5104B SD, HD, and VGA
TDS5054 SD and HD
TDS5054B SD and HD
DPO7254 SD, HD, and VGA
DPO7104 SD, HD, and VGA
DPO7054 SD and HD
DPO7354 SD, HD, and VGA
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Documentation
To read about Use these documents
Installation and operation (overviews) VM Series Video Measurement System Quick Start User Manual. The
quick start user manual contains general information about how to put your
instrument into service, guides to user interface controls, and application
examples.
In-depth operation and user interface help VM Series Video Measurement System User Manual. The user manual
contains detailed information about how to operate the instrument,
including how measurements are calculated, and specifications.
VM Series Video Measurement System Online Help. Access the online
help from the software Help menu for information on controls and elements
on the display.
Programming Commands VM Series Video Measurement System Programer Manual. The
programming commands that apply specifically to the VM Series Video
Measurement System are located in a PDF file located on the VM Series
Video Measurement System product software CD. The programmer
manual for the oscilloscope is a PDF file on the oscilloscope product
software CD.
Oscilloscope Usage Refer to the oscilloscope documentation for full information on using the
oscilloscope features of the oscilloscope.
User Service and Performance Verification Refer to the service manual for the oscilloscope.
Software Upgrades
Periodic software upgrades may become available. The software is only operational if you have a valid option key for the
specific oscilloscope model and serial number.
To check for upgrades:
1. Go to www.tektronix.com/software on the Tektronix Web site.
2. Enter the product name (VM Series) to find available software upgrades.
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Conventions Used in this Manual
This manual describes how to operate VM Series Video Measurement System Options SD, HD, and VGA. Although the
methods of operation are identical in all three options, there are some differences in features; most notably the available
measurements. Additionally, the VM Series Video Measurement System software and accessories can be purchased for
installation on select Tektronix oscilloscopes. Where there are differences in configuration or application, they are identified
in the text by the option to which they apply or by the oscilloscope platform where appropriate. Where there are differences in
the screen display, both versions are shown (Option SD/HD and Option VGA).
The following icons are used throughout this manual.
Sequence
Step
Front panel
power
Connect
power
Network PS2 SVGA USB
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Installing Your Instrument
This section contains information on installing your instrument. Unpack the instrument and check that you received all items
listed as Standard Accessories. Check that you also received any of the listed Recommended Accessories that you ordered
with your instrument. Check the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com) for the most current information.
Standard Accessories
VM Series Video Measurement System Standard Accessories
Accessory
Tektronix part
number
VM Series Video Measurement System Quick Start User Manual in English, and French, German,
Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese translation if a language option
was ordered
071-2091-XX
VM Series Video Measurement System User Manual 071-2103-XX
VM Series Video Measurement System Programmer Manual in PDF format on VM Series Video
Measurement System Product Software CD
071-2104-XX
DPO7000, DSA70000 and DPO70000 Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes Quick Start User Manual 071-1733-XX
VM Series Video Measurement System Product Software CD-ROM that includes VM Series Video
Measurement System product software with online help, VM Series Video Measurement System
User Manual PDF, VM Series Video Measurement System Quick Start User Manual PDF, and
release notes
020-2767-XX
DPO7000, DSA70000 and DPO70000 Product Software CD 020-2693-XX
DPO7000, DSA70000 and DPO70000 Operating System Restore CD 020-2659-XX
Tek Restore Software License for Recovery Media/OS Restore —
Optional Applications Software CD and Documentation Kit 020-2700-XX
Getting Started with OpenChoice Solutions Kit 020-2513-XX
DPO7000, DSA70000 and DPO70000 Online Help (part of the product software) —
DPO7000, DSA70000 and DPO70000 Performance Verification (a pdf file on the Product Software
CD)
—
DPO7000, DSA70000 and DPO70000 Programmer Online Guide (files on the Product Software CD) —
NIST, Z540-1, and ISO9000 Calibration Certificate —
Mouse, optical 119-7054-XX
Mini-keyboard, USB with 2-port Hub 118-7083-XX
Front Cover 200-4963-XX
Accessory Pouch 016-1966-XX
Probe Calibration and Deskew Fixture, with instructions 067-0405-XX
Nero OEM Software CD 063-3781-XX
TPA-BNC Service Replacement Adapter
Option SD & HD — 1 adapter
Option VGA — 4 adapters
013-0355-02
Precision 75 Ωterminations (4) 011-0102-XX
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VM Series Video Measurement System Standard Accessories (cont.)
Accessory
Tektronix part
number
BNC "T" connectors (4) 103-0030-XX
Sync pickoff cable (Option SD/HD only) 012-1680-XX
VGA to 5X BNC cable (6 in. long) (Option VGA only) 174-5147-XX
VGA to 5X BNC cable (3 ft. long) (Option VGA only) 174-5216-XX
RGBHV Measurement Interface Unit (Option VGA only) 012-1685-XX
RS-232 RGBHV MIU Control Cable (Option VGA only) 012-1692-XX
BNC-to-Binding Post Adapters (2) (Option VGA Only) 011-0183-00
2.21 kΩresistor 322-3226-00
301 Ωresistor 322-3143-00
VGA Sync Combiner cable 012-1664-XX
North America (Option A0) 161-0104-00
Universal Euro (Option A1) 161-0104-06
United Kingdom (Option A2) 161-0104-07
Australia (Option A3) 161-0104-05
Switzerland (Option A5) 161-0167-00
Japan (Option A6) 161-A005-00
China (Option A10) 161-0306-00
India (Option A11) 161-0324-00
Power Cord
No power cord or AC adapter (Option A99) —
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Recommended Accessories
Your instrument may also include optional recommended accessories. Verify that the optional accessories you ordered
are included with your instrument.
VM Series Video Measurement System Recommended Accessories 1
Accessory Tektronix Part number
VM Series Signal Sources, 480 Line DVD and 580 Line DVD 020-2770-XX
VM Series Signal Sources, Standard Definition Elementary Streams 020-2771-XX
VM Series Signal Sources, Advanced TV Elementary Streams 020-2772-XX
VM Series Signal Sources, ATSC Transport Streams 020-2773-XX
VM Series Signal Sources, Baseband Test Signals 020-2774-XX
VM Series Signal Sources, PC Bitmap Graphics Test Signal Files 020-2775-XX
VM Series Signal Sources, H.264 SD & HD Streams 020-2776-XX
DPO70000 Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes Service Manual 071-1174-XX
Transit case 016-1942-00
Probe calibration, compensation, and deskew adapter 067-0405-XX
Power deskew fixture 067-1478-00
Video display clamp 013-0278-XX
P5050 500 MHz 10x passive probe P5050
GPIB cable (3.3 ft. or 1 m) 012-0991-01
GPIB cable (6.6 ft. or 2 m) 012-0991-00
Centronics (printer) cable 012-1214-00
1For the current list of accessories, upgrades, and options, including service options, available for your VM Series Video Measurement System, visit
the Tektronix Web site, www.tektronix.com.
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Operating Requirements
1. Place the instrument on a cart or bench,
observing clearance requirements:
Top, Rear, Front, and Right Side: 0 in
(0 mm)
Left Side: 3 in (76 mm)
Bottom: 0.75 in (19 mm) minimum
or 0 in (0 mm) standing on feet, flip
stand down
2. Before operating, ensure that the
ambient temperature is between +41 °F
and +113 °F (+5 °C to +45 °C).
CAUTION. To ensure proper cooling, keep the bottom and sides of the instrument clear of obstructions.
Powering On the Instrument
Power Supply Requirements
Source voltage and frequency Power consumption
100-240 VRMS ±10%, 47-63 Hz or 115 VRMS ±10%, 400 Hz 550 watts maximum
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Powering Off the Instrument
Removing the Power
Connecting to a Network
You can connect your instrument to a network
for printing, file sharing, internet access, and
other functions. Consult with your network
administrator and use the standard Windows
utilities to configure the instrument for your
network.
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Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument
Front Panel
1. DVD/CD-RW drive
2. Front panel controls
3. USB port
4. Ground terminal
5. Auxiliary Trigger Input
6. Channel 1–4 inputs
7. Probe calibration output
8. Probe compensation output
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