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Release notes

This document describes the key features and known limitations of software
version 3.0.X of the WFM7200 Waveform Monitor. Some of these notes apply
only to instruments with speci

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c options installed. A list of available instrument

options can be found at the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).

New features

Software version 3.0.X is a maintenance release and provides no new features.

Features and bene

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Multiformat, multistandard video monitoring

WFM7200 includes standard auto-detection of HD/SD-SDI and multiple

Dual Link video formats

Composite analog (PAL/NTSC) video support (Option CPS)

Simultaneous monitoring (with Option SIM) allows monitoring of two

HD/SD-SDI inputs or one HD/SD-SDI input and one CPS input. Option
3G is required for 3G-SDI format support

Multiple Input Mode allows monitoring of two to four SDI inputs

simultaneously (4-input mode requires Option 2SDI)

Upgradeable to 3G-SDI (Level A and Level B) format support (Option 3G)

Comprehensive audio monitoring (Option AD or DPE)

Up to 16-channel audio monitoring for embedded audio

Multichannel Surround Sound display and

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exible Lissajous display

(Audio Surround Sound Display licensed from Radio Technische
Werksütten GmbH and Co. KG (RTW))

Audio Loudness monitoring to ITU-R BS.1770-2.

Support for analog, digital, and embedded audio. (Option AD)

Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby E (Option DPE)

Comprehensive Dolby metadata decode and display (Option DPE)

Dolby E Guard Band meter with user-de

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ned limits (Option DPE)

WFM7200 Waveform Monitor v3.0.X Release Notes

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Summary of Contents for WFM7200

Page 1: ...WFM7200 Waveform Monitor ZZZ Release Notes xx This document supports software version 3 0 X www tektronix com P077067301 077 0673 01 ...

Page 2: ...d and pending Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material Specifications and price change privileges reserved TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix Inc Contacting Tektronix Tektronix Inc 14150 SW Karl Braun Drive P O Box 500 Beaverton OR 97077 USA For product information sales service and technical support In North America call 1 800 833 ...

Page 3: ...HD SD SDI inputs or one HD SD SDI input and one CPS input Option 3G is required for 3G SDI format support Multiple Input Mode allows monitoring of two to four SDI inputs simultaneously 4 input mode requires Option 2SDI Upgradeable to 3G SDI Level A and Level B format support Option 3G Comprehensive audio monitoring Option AD or DPE Up to 16 channel audio monitoring for embedded audio Multichannel ...

Page 4: ...de ANC data including AFD WSS Video Index TSID V Chip Broadcast Flag CGMS A VITC LTC and ANC TC ARIB STD B35 B37 B39 TR B22 and TR B23 support In depth digital data analysis helps quickly resolve difficult content quality and reliability issues Option DAT Standard and user definable Safe Area graticules facilitate editing and format conversion tasks reducing the need for rework Active Format Descr...

Page 5: ...sy transfer of presets captured video frame data screenshots and error log Front panel headphone port enables quick verification of selected audio pair Intuitive menu structure and context sensitive help Extensive alarms status reporting and error logging Bright crisp high resolution LED backlight display SNMP and Ethernet remote interface capabilities and GPI control facilitate centralized monito...

Page 6: ...io frequencies above this will not pass through and may cause noise or distortion on both the bars and the audio outputs If PCM audio at frequencies greater than 48 kHz is used choose either AES A or B as the input source Firmware update to version 3 X The first time the instrument firmware is updated to version 3 X the upgrade process must be run twice in order for the firmware to be properly ins...

Page 7: ...USB memory device from the USB port You risk permanent loss of any files saved on the USB device if you do not use the Unmount feature If there are more than 32 files saved in a Capture or Presets directory on the USB device you can only view the first 32 files Waveform mode cursor for XYZ color space The voltage cursors are given in millivolt scale but the XYZ color space is referenced in hex sca...

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