The Tektronix WFM7000 is a multi-standard waveform monitor engineered for precise video and audio signal analysis across broadcast and production environments. It delivers waveform, vectorscope, and picture monitoring alongside comprehensive ANC data decoding and embedded audio analysis—supporting analog standards (NTSC, PAL) and digital formats from SD-SDI through 3G-SDI with color depths to 10-bit.
Technical Specifications
Video Standards & Formats
• Analog: NTSC (525/60), PAL (625/50)
• Digital: SD-SDI (SMPTE 125M, ITU-R BT.601), HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M), 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M)
• Formats: 480i, 576i, 720p (60 fps), 1080i (60 fps), 1080p (30 fps, 3G-SDI dependent)
• Color spaces: Rec. 601, Rec. 709
• Color depth: Up to 10-bit
Video Measurements
• Waveform (composite and component), vectorscope, full-screen picture display, chroma focus
• Status and error monitoring including CRC errors and ANC packet errors
• Picture-in-picture simultaneous waveform/vectorscope and video display
Ancillary Data Monitoring
• Closed caption decoding (CEA-608, CEA-708)
• VANC data including timecode (VITC, LTC), AFD, WSS
• HD-SDI and 3G-SDI VANC support
Audio Analysis
• Embedded audio (SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI), AES/EBU (optional modules)
• Up to 16 channels of embedded audio monitoring
• Level meters (VU, PPM, custom scales), loudness (EBU R128, ATSC A/85), phase, jitter, distortion
• Audio silence detection and individual channel de-embedding
– Key Features
• Portable, rack-mountable form factor (rackmount kit optional)
• High-resolution integrated color LCD display
• AC power: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; DC power available for field use
• Operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C; storage: -20°C to +60°C
• Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
– Typical Applications
Signal integrity verification, broadcast transmission monitoring, production facility QC, audio loudness compliance (EBU R128/ATSC A/85), closed-caption verification, timecode validation.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports SDI infrastructure across SD, HD, and 3G standards. Optional AES/EBU modules extend audio analysis beyond embedded streams. VANC monitoring enables real-time ancillary data validation.
