Tektronix WFM4000 Series User manual

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WFM4000 and WFM5000
Waveform Monitors
ZZZ
User Manual
*P077243802*
077-2438-02

WFM4000 and WFM5000
Waveform Monitors
ZZZ
User Manual
xx
Revision A
www.tektronix.com
077-2438-02

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Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all
previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
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Tektronix, Inc.
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P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
For product information, sales, service, and technical support:
In North America, call 1-800-833-9200.
Worldwide, visit www.tektronix.com to find contacts in your area.

Warranty
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
other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or
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.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS
IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX
AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
[W2 – 15AUG04]

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary ............................................................................................................ . iii
Environmental Considerations ........................................................................................................ v
Preface................................................................................................................................. vi
Key Features .....................................................................................................................vi
Instrument Options............................................................................................................. viii
Where to Find More Information................................................................................................. ix
Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................................................................... ix
Installation.............................................................................................................................. 1
Before Installation................................................................................................................ 1
Connecting Power and Powering On/Off................... . . . .. ................... . . . .. ... ................ .. . . . ... ............. 3
Battery Power ....................................................................................................................3
Installing in a Video System ..................................................................................................... 4
Getting Acquainted With Your Instrument .. .. . .. .......... .. . .. ............ . . . ............ . . . ............ . . . ............ . .. .......... 6
Instrument Display ...............................................................................................................6
Front-Panel Controls.............................................................................................................9
Rear-Panel Connectors......................................................................................................... 11
Selecting a Display.............................................................................................................. 14
Setting Display Parameters..................................................................................................... 15
Selecting Signal Inputs.......................................................................................................... 16
Setting 4-Tile and Full-Tile Modes.... . . . .......... .. . .. .......... .. . .. .......... .. . .. .......... .. . .. .......... .. . .. .......... . . 16
Setting Gain, Sweep, and Magnification ....................................................................................... 18
Using Waveform/Vector Display Overlay....................................................................................... 20
Using Presets ................................................................................................................... 21
Freezing the Display ............................................................................................................ 22
Setting Line Select Mode ....................................................................................................... 24
Configuring Your Instrument.................................................................................................... 25
Using Online Help............................................................................................................... 26
Adjusting Headphone Volume and Source.......... . . . ............. . . . .. .......... .. . .. ............. . . . ............ .. . .. ...... 28
Checking Chroma/Luma Delay (Lightning Display)................................................................................. 29
Checking Gamut...................................................................................................................... 32
Setup for Gamut Checks........................................................................................................ 32
Checking RGB Gamut .......................................................................................................... 33
Checking Composite Gamut.................................................................................................... 35
Checking Luma Gamut ......................................................................................................... 36
Automating Gamut Checks..................................................................................................... 37
Adjusting Gamut Limits ......................................................................................................... 38
Timing Display ........................................................................................................................ 39
Monitoring Audio...................................................................................................................... 44
Configuring Audio Inputs........................................................................................................ 44
Selecting Audio Input ........................................................................................................... 45
Checking Audio Level and Phase.............................................................................................. 46
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Monitoring Safe Area Graticule ...................................................................................................... 48
Monitoring for Safe Area Graticule ............................................................................................. 48
Using Alarms.......................................................................................................................... 51
Configuring Alarms.............................................................................................................. 51
Monitoring Alarms............................................................................................................... 55
Upgrading Instrument Software...................................................................................................... 56
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.
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.
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 allterminalratings.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.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. Do not block the power cord; 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.
Replace batteries properly. Replace batteries only with the specified type and rating.
Recharge batteries properly. Recharge batteries for the recommended charge cycle only.
Use proper AC adapter. Use only the AC adapter 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.
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General Safety Summary
Terms in This Manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
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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Environmental Considerations
Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product End-of-Life Handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The
equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the
product’s end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural
resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are
reused or recycled appropriately.
The symbol shown below indicates that this product complies with the European Union’s requirements according to Directive
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For information about recycling options, check the
Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
Perchlorate Materials
This product contains one or more type CR lithium coin cell batteries. According to the state of California, CR lithium ion cells
are classified as perchlorate materials and require special handling. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
for additional information.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS
Directive.
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Preface
Preface
This manual describes the installation and basic operation of the following instruments:
WFM5000 series waveform monitors
WFM4000 series waveform monitors
Key Features
Tektronix waveform monitors can help you monitor SD SDI or HD SDI signals. The following table includes key features of
these instruments.
Feature Description
Flexible tile displays: Full,
TandemVu®, and Quad Tile
Quad TIle (4-Tile): View four measurement displays at once, one in each tile.
TandemVu®: Patented display allows you to overlay the Waveform and Vector or
Waveform and Lightning displays, plus Picture Thumbnail, in a single, full-tile display.
Full: View a Waveform measurement display that is active in tile 1 full screen.
Thumbnail display Thumbnail display of the picture in the selected Waveform, Gamut, Audio, or Vector
measurement displays.
Presets Customizable presets allow you to quickly save and recall commonly used
configurations.
Full digital processing Full digital processing allows for accurate, repeatable, drift-free operation that
surpasses traditional analog designs.
Waveform display Traditional waveform displays allow signals to be overlaid or paraded.
Waveform/Vector or Waveform/Lightning overlay display is also available.
Timing display TIming display shows the timing relationship between video input and the external
reference.
Vector display Traditional and Lightning Vector displays are available. The latter shows both
luma and chroma amplitudes, as well as quantifying inter-channel timing. Includes
Vector display with Composite and Component Compass Rose graticules, and
Vector/Waveform and Lightning/Waveform overlay; as well as gain, sweep, and
magnification controls.
Gamut monitoring Arrowhead, Diamond, and Split Diamond displays offer user-selectable gamut
thresholds so that you can set monitoring limits appropriate to a specific operation.
Gamut monitoring is fully integrated with the alarm logging and reporting capabilities.
Picture area Support for standard and custom Safe Graticules of Picture displays for monitoring
the incorrect placements of graphics and logos. Two Safe Area graticules and Safe
Title graticules are supported.
Lissajous display lets you monitor audio channel inputs.
Support and options for viewing and monitoring both levels of normal channel
pairs for AES and embedded audio, and many popular audio scales, including
BBC scales.
Audio monitoring
Provides Audio Control Packet information, which is ancillary data used to describe
the number of channels, audio frame rate, and audio channel delay.
Status screens The following status displays provide content status: Alarm, Event/Error Log, Video
Session, Audio Session, and Audio Control.
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Feature Description
Error tracking Configurable alarms and error logging.
Ground closure Signal sent out of the GCI port of the instrument for a remote notification that an
alarm condition occurred.
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Instrument Options
You can add the following service options to any instrument:
Option C3. Adds 3 years of Calibration Service.
Option C5. Adds 5 years of Calibration Service.
Option D1. Adds a Calibration Data Report.
Option D3. Adds 3 years of Calibration Data Report (when ordered with option C3).
Option D5. Adds 5 years of Calibration Data Report (when ordered with option C5).
Option R3. Adds 3 years of Repair Service (including the period under warranty).
Option R5. Adds 5 years of Repair Service (including period under warranty).
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Where to Find More Information
Item Purpose Location
User manual (this manual) Installation procedures
and procedures for
instrument operation
Online help In-depth instrument
operation and UI help
Specifications and
performance verification
technical reference
Specifications and
procedures for checking
instrument performance
WFM, WVR, and AMM
Management Information
Database technical
reference
Programming
commands for WFM,
WVR, and AMM
instruments
Service manual Optional manual
supporting module-level
servicing of the
instrument
Conventions Used in this Manual
The following icons are used throughout this manual:
Sequence Step
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Installation
Installation
To install your instrument in a cabinet, rack, or carrying case, follow the instructions that are included with the optional
accessory kits that are available for each type of installation.
CAUTION. Do not install this instrument in any cabinet except those that are listed in the Accessories table. Attempting to
do so can damage the instrument and the cabinet.
If you install your instrument in a custom application, such as a console, be sure to provide adequate airflow. Do not
block the ventilation holes.
CAUTION. Failure to provide adequate airflow to the instrument could cause the instrument to shut down. If the airflow is
blocked and the instrument does not shut down, the instrument could be seriously damaged.
Before Installation
Unpack the instrument and check that you have received all of the items listed as standard accessories. You may want to
save the shipping carton and packing materials (including the anti-static bag) in case you need to ship the instrument.
Accessories
The table below shows which items are standard accessories and which items are optional accessories. Check the Tektronix
Web site (www.tektronix.com) for the most current information on accessories.
Accessory Standard Optional
Tektronix part
number
WFM4000 and WFM5000 Waveform Monitors Quick Start Reference ●071-2476-XX
WFM4000 and WFM5000 Waveform Monitors Release Notes ●077-2444-XX
WFM4000 and WFM5000 Waveform Monitors Product
Documentation CD kit
This CD contains the following documents in PDF format. (All
documents are in English unless noted otherwise):
User Manual (English, Japanese, Chinese)
Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference
System Integrator Technical Reference
WFM, WVR, AMM Management Information Database (MIB)
Technical Reference
●020-2918-XX
Power Plug and Adapter
NOTE. See the International Power Plugs list that follows this table
for the type of power plug included with your instrument
●Not applicable
WFM4000 and WFM5000 Waveform Monitors Service Manual ●077-2442-XX
WFM50F01, Portable cabinet with handle, feet, and front panel cover ●WFM50F01
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Accessory Standard Optional
Tektronix part
number
WFM50F02,Dua
l rackmount for the WFM5000 series and WFM4000
series
●WFM50F02
WFM50FGM Anton Bauer battery adapter mounting plate for the
WFM4000 and WFM5000
NOTE. Battery and charger must be ordered separately.
●WFM50FGM
Anton Bauer Battery Pack for the WFM4000 and the WFM5000.
For use with the WFM50FGM.
●146-0156-00
Anton Bauer Battery Charger for the WFM4000 and the WFM5000.
For use with the Anton Bauer Battery Pack.
●016-2005-00
WFM50FVM Sony IDX battery adapter mounting plate
NOTE. Battery and charger not available.
●WFM50FVM
WFM50FSC Soft carrying case for the WFM5000 and WFM4000. ●WFM50FSC
International Power Plugs. Your instrument was shipped with one of the following power cord options. Power cords for
use in North America are UL listed and CSA certified. Cords for use in areas other than North America are approved by at
least one authority acceptable in the country to which the product is shipped.
Opt. A0 – North America power
Opt. A1 – Universal EUR power
Opt. A2 – United Kingdom power
Opt. A3 – Australia power
Opt. A5 – Switzerland power
Opt. A6 – Japan power
Opt. A10 – China power
Opt. A11 – India power
Opt. A99 – No power cord and AC adapter
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Installation
Connecting Power and Powering On/Off
AC Power Requirements
The instrument operates from an AC line frequency of 50 or 60 Hz, over the range of 100-240 Volts, without the need for
configuration, except the power cord. (See page 2, International Power Plugs.) The typical power draw is 22 Watts. Refer
to the Specifications and Performance Verification document on the Product Documentation CD for additional information
on power and environmental requirements.
Connect the supplied power cord to the AC adapter and then connect it to the rear panel power connector. After you connect
the power supply to your power source, the instrument will not turn on until you perform the following procedure.
Powering On/Off the instrument
The Power button performs the following functions when connected to a 12 V DC input.
Press the Power buttontoturnontheinstrument.
Press the Power button again to turn off the instrument.
Battery Power
This instrument can be powered by a 12 V DC input or by a 14.4 V standard camera battery. If you are using a battery
with this instrument, read the following battery safety notices. This instrument was designed to be used with an Anton
Bauer battery. It can also be used with a Sony IDX battery.
CAUTION. Before using the Anton Bauer Power Tap feature, refer to the product information included with the battery. If that
information is not available, contact the battery manufacturer for information.
WARNING. Fire can cause personal injury and/or property damage. To prevent risk of fire, when using a 12 V DC source
other than the provided AC adapter, ensure that it has a current limiting device (such as a fuse) below 50 Amps.
WARNING. Risk of personal injury and/or property damage from falling instrument. This instrument was not designed to be
used with batteries of a different shape or weight than the battery available for this product from Tektronix. Other batteries
may make the unit too heavy in the back, causing the instrument to tip backward.
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Installing in a Video System
The instrument can operate almost anywhere in the distribution system. Refer to the following diagrams for serial digital
system inputs.
For monitoring the video bit stream
at the end of a link
If the instrument is placed at the end of a
link, this setup can be used.
1. Connect a cable to a serial signal source.
2. Terminate the loop-through on the SDI
connector you will use on the instrument.
3. Connect the cable from the serial source
output to the one of the SDI inputs on the
rear panel of the instrument.
NOTE. See the Specifications and
Performance Verification manual on the
Product Documentation CD for maximum
allowed cable lengths.
For monitoring within an operating
link
If the instrument is installed to monitor
an operating link, the destination receiver
and the connecting cable serve as the
termination. This monitoring connection
checks the performance of the entire
path. The return loss of the instrument is
sufficiently high that, in most cases, the
destination receiver sets the system return
loss.
4. Connect a cable to a serial signal source.
5. Connect the other end of that cable to
one of the SDI inputs on the rear panel
of the instrument.
6. Connect a cable from a serial receiver to
the SDI loop-through on the instrument.
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