The Tektronix WVR5000 is a multi-standard waveform rasterizer for audio and video monitoring in broadcast and production environments. Housed in a compact 1RU half-rack form factor, it delivers real-time quality and compliance verification across SD-SDI and HD-SDI signal paths. Auto-detection enables seamless operation while passive loop-through BNC inputs maintain signal integrity without active intervention.
Technical Specifications
Video Input
• Supported Standards: SD-SDI (ITU-R BT.601), HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M)
• Input Type: Passive loop-through BNC, 75 ohms compensated
• Input Level: 800 mVp-p, ±10%
• Return Loss: >15 dB from 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz (power on or off)
• Loopthrough Isolation: >50 dB to 300 MHz
Audio Monitoring
• Embedded Audio: 16 channels supported; 8 channels simultaneous monitoring
• Digital AES Audio Input: 1 input (2 channels)
• Sample Rates: 32/44.1/48/96/192 kHz
• Bit Depth: 24 bit
• Front-panel Headphone Port: Direct audio monitoring
• Audio Displays: Audio Bars, Lissajous
Processing & Power
• Digital Processing: Fully digital, drift-free operation
• AC Power: 100–240 Vac, ±10%, 50/60 Hz
• DC Power: 12–15 VDC nominal (10.75–18 VDC operating range)
• Typical Power Consumption: 22 W
• Maximum Power Consumption: 30 W
• Surge Rating: 6 A at 12 V
• Fuse Rating: 4 A
– Key Features
• Waveform traces with CRT-like display precision
• Patented Gamut Displays: Diamond, Split Diamond, Arrowhead for RGB and composite gamut compliance
• Picture Thumbnail with line-select marker for simultaneous picture monitoring
• Display Freeze for trace and picture analysis
• Error Log storing up to 10,000 events
• Video Session Display for time-based compliance documentation
• Alarm Status Display tracking monitored conditions in real-time
• TandemVu® Display for camera adjustment optimization
• User-definable Safe Area Graticules
• Patented Tektronix Timing Display
• 32 user-configurable presets for rapid configuration recall
• DVI-I Output for high-resolution display
• Ethernet Port for screenshot and error log download
• Front-panel USB Port for preset and screenshot transfer
• SNMP Control for network-based system integration
• Intuitive interface with backlit buttons and online help
– Typical Applications
Broadcast playout monitoring, production facility audio/video verification, compliance testing, live event quality assurance.
– Compatibility & Integration
SNMP-enabled for facility automation. USB and Ethernet interfaces support preset distribution and remote data retrieval. Dual power options (AC mains and DC supply) enable flexible deployment.
