The Leader LV5700A is a multi-format waveform monitor for video and audio signal analysis in broadcast, post-production, and quality control applications. It provides simultaneous monitoring of HD-SDI and SD-SDI signals with automatic format detection, embedded audio disembedding, and comprehensive error analysis. The instrument features an XGA TFT color LCD display supporting multi-screen layouts and external XGA output, plus two open slots for optional measurement and input cards to meet specific application requirements.
Technical Specifications
Signal Support
• HD-SDI/SD-SDI inputs: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M
• Free rate input: HD-SDI at 1.485 Gbps or 1.485/1.001 Gbps; SD-SDI at 270 Mbps
• Two switchable SDI inputs with buffered outputs and reclocking capability
• Optional analog NTSC/PAL composite and 525/625 component video I/O via BNC
• Tri-level sync or Black Burst reference input with looping connector
• Disembedded digital audio output: four pairs of AES/EBU via BNC (HD/SD groups 1&2 or 3&4)
• Optional 8-channel AES/EBU digital audio input monitoring with OP75 card
• One HD-SDI/SD-SDI switching output, one dedicated SD-SDI output, analog picture monitor output
Display and Monitoring
• XGA resolution color TFT LCD with user-selectable graticule colors
• Multi-screen display modes: waveform (YCbCr, YRGB, YGBR, RGB, GBR), vectorscope (75% or 100%), picture, audio, and status
• Audio monitoring: 3:1, 3:2, 3:2:2 surround images, multi-lissajous, 8-channel bargraphs
• Picture and waveform freeze modes for signal comparison
• Magnifiable displays with thumbnail picture option
• External XGA output via HD-15 connector
• Tiltable front panel for ergonomic viewing
Analysis Functions
• Comprehensive SDI signal error detection
• HD/SD status screens
– Key Features
• Automatic signal format detection and manual override
• Four open slots for optional input and measurement card expansion
• Configurable multi-display layouts on single screen
• Analog picture monitor output for external reference monitoring
– Typical Applications
Broadcast operations, post-production facilities, quality control workflows, and mobile production environments requiring simultaneous video and audio signal monitoring.
– Compatibility & Integration
Accepts HD-SDI, SD-SDI, analog composite, and analog component video formats. Outputs SDI signals, analog video, AES/EBU digital audio, and XGA display signals for integration into existing monitoring infrastructure.
