Tektronix WVR6100 Series User manual

Technical Reference
WVR6100, WVR7000, and WVR7100
Waveform Rasterizers
Specifications and Performance Verification
071-1591-04
This document applies to firmware version 2.0.X
and above.
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
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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 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.
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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.

WVR6100, WVR7000, and WVR7100 Specifications and Performance Verification i
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary v...................................
Preface vii...................................................
Related Documents vii...............................................
Specifications
Common Characteristics 1--2..........................................
WVR7100 High Definition (HD) Characteristics 1--14.......................
Standard Definition (SD) Characteristics 1--16..............................
Option Characteristics 1--18............................................
Alarms 1--34.........................................................
Signal Input-to-Reference Compatibility Tables 1--37........................
Certifications and Compliances 1--39.....................................
Performance Verification
Test Records 2--3..............................................
Functional Test Record (All Instruments) 2--3.............................
Video Performance Test Record (All Instruments) 2--5......................
Video Performance Test Record (SD Instruments Only) 2--7..................
Video Performance Test Record (Option CPS Only) 2--9.....................
Audio Performance Test Record (Options DA, AD, DD, and DDE Only) 2--10....
Audio Performance Test Record (Options DG and DS Only) 2--14..............
Incoming Inspection 2--17.......................................
Required Equipment 2--17..............................................
Video and General Performance Verification 2--33...................
Required Equipment 2--34..............................................
Signal Source Characterization for Eye Signal Bandwidth 2--37................
Instrument Tests 2--39.................................................
SD Video Tests 2--55..................................................
Composite Analog (Option CPS) Video Tests 2--63..........................
Audio Performance Verification 2--71..............................
Required Equipment 2--71..............................................
AES Audio Tests 2--72.................................................
Audio Tests (Options DA, AD, DD, and DDE) 2--80.........................

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List of Figures
Figure 2--1: Wiring diagram for LTC input cable 2--45...............

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List of Tables
Table 1--1: SDI input waveform vertical characteristics 1--2..........
Table 1--2: SDI --> Composite mode filter characteristics 1--2.........
Table 1--3: Waveform sweep (horizontal) characteristics 1--2.........
Table 1--4: Component vector mode characteristics 1--3.............
Table 1--5: Diamond (RGB gamut) display characteristics 1--4.......
Table 1--6: Arrowhead display (SDI --> Composite mode)
characteristics 1--5.........................................
Table 1--7: Picture display mode characteristics 1--5................
Table 1--8: Measure display characteristics 1--6....................
Table 1--9: Other display characteristics 1--6......................
Table 1--10: External reference characteristics 1--7.................
Table 1--11: Misc. measurements and displays characteristics 1--8.....
Table 1--12: Timecode characteristics 1--9.........................
Table 1--13: General characteristics 1--9..........................
Table 1--14: Program error alarms 1--10...........................
Table 1--15: Ethernet 1--10......................................
Table 1--16: XGA picture monitor output characteristics 1--11........
Table 1--17: Ground closure remote / LTC time code input
characteristics 1--11.........................................
Table 1--18: Power supply characteristics 1--11.....................
Table 1--19: Physical characteristics 1--12.........................
Table 1--20: Environmental characteristics 1--12....................
Table 1--21: HD waveform vertical characteristics, SDI inputs
A and B (WVR7100 only) 1--14...............................
Table 1--22: HD physical characteristics, SDI A and B inputs
(WVR7100 only) 1--14.......................................
Table 1--23: Misc. measurements and displays (WVR7100 only) 1--15..
Table 1--24: SD waveform vertical characteristics, SDI inputs
A and B, (WVR7000, WVR7100 Option SD; WVR6100) 1--16.....
Table 1--25: SD physical characteristics, SDI inputs A and B
(WVR7000, WVR7100 Option SD; WVR6100) 1--16.............
Table 1--26: Misc. measurements and displays (WVR7000,
WVR7100 Option SD; WVR6100) 1--17........................
Table 1--27: Composite analog waveform vertical characteristics
(Option CPS) 1--18.........................................
Table 1--28: Composite analog physical characteristics; composite
input characteristics (Option CPS) 1--19.......................

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Table 1--29: Alarms (Option CPS) 1--20............................
Table 1--30: Picture display mode characteristics (Option CPS) 1--20...
Table 1--31: Composite vector mode characteristics
(Option CPS) 1--20.........................................
Table 1--32: Eye Diagram Display characteristics 1--21...............
Table 1--33: Jitter Display characteristics (Option PHY) 1--23.........
Table 1--34: Signal level and cable length detector
characteristics 1--25.........................................
Table 1--35: Audio bar displays (Option DS) 1--26...................
Table 1--36: Audio bar and aux displays (Option DS) 1--28...........
Table 1--37: Audio text displays (Option DS) 1--29...................
Table 1--38: AES audio inputs (Option DS) 1--29....................
Table 1--39: AES audio outputs (Option DS) 1--29...................
Table 1--40: Embedded audio extraction and monitoring on status
bar (Option DS) 1--30.......................................
Table 1--41: Analog audio inputs (Option AD) 1--31.................
Table 1--42: Analog audio outputs (Option AD) 1--31................
Table 1--43: Dolby Digital (AC-3) compressed audio monitoring
(Option DD) 1--33..........................................
Table 1--44: Dolby E and extended dolby digital (AC-3) compressed
audio monitoring (Option DDE) 1--33..........................
Table 1--45: Common alarms (WVR6100, WVR7000,
and WVR7100) 1--34........................................
Table 1--46: HD specific alarms (WVR7000, WVR7100 only) 1--35.....
Table 1--47: SD specific alarms added with Option SD 1--35..........
Table 1--48: Composite specific alarms added with Option CPS 1--36...
Table 1--49: Audio alarms added with Options DS and AD 1--36.......
Table 1--50: Audio alarms added with Option DDE 1--36.............
Table 1--51: 59.94, 29.97, 23.98 Hz input and reference format
combinations 1--37..........................................
Table 1--52: 60, 30, 24 Hz input and reference format combinations 1--38
Table 1--53: 50, 25 Hz input and reference format combinations 1--38..
Table 2--1: Required test equipment for incoming inspection 2--17.....
Table 2--2: Required test equipment for performance
verification 2--34...........................................
Table 2--3: Generator characterization 2--38........................
Table 2--4: Required audio test equipment 2--71.....................

WVR6100, WVR7000, and WVR7100 Specifications and Performance Verification v
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.
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.
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.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Powering Off. The power cord provides Mains disconnect.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
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.
ToAvoidFireor
Personal Injury

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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.
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.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
WARNING
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
Symbols and Terms