The Tektronix WVR6020 is a multi-standard, multi-format waveform rasterizer engineered for real-time video signal analysis in broadcast, post-production, and live event monitoring. It delivers comprehensive waveform, vector, and picture displays alongside advanced audio and metadata detection, enabling engineers to maintain signal integrity and regulatory compliance across SD-SDI infrastructures with optional HD-SDI, composite analog, and embedded audio support.
Technical Specifications
Signal Support
• Base: SD-SDI (Standard Definition Serial Digital Interface)
• Optional: HD-SDI, Composite Analog Video, Embedded Audio, AES/EBU Digital Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby E
Video Analysis
• Waveform Display with overlay and parade modes
• Vector Display with Composite and Component Compass Rose Graticules, gain/sweep/magnification controls
• Traditional and Lightning Vector display options
• Picture Display for detailed signal inspection
• Automatic Format Description (AFD) Detection
• Black/Frozen Picture Detection
Display & Interface
• XGA display
• FlexVu™ four-tiled high-resolution XGA display enabling four concurrent monitored signal views
Monitoring & Measurement
• loudness monitoring with trend chart and adjustable display window
• Simultaneous CEA608 and CEA708 closed caption monitoring
• Advanced error detection tools
• Configurable Error Log: up to 10,000 events, downloadable via web browser
• Alarm configuration: XGA display icons/text, beepers, SNMP traps, ground closures
Electrical
• Power: 100 to 240 VAC, ±10%, 75 W
• Operating Temperature: +0 °C to +50 °C
• Calibration Reference: +20 °C to +30 °C ambient; minimum 20 minutes continuous operation before rated accuracy applies
– Key Features
• Multi-format video signal analysis across SD and optional HD standards
• Dual vector graticule modes for precise color space measurement
• Real-time closed caption and loudness compliance monitoring
• Extended error logging with network-accessible reporting
• Flexible four-view display for simultaneous parameter observation
– Typical Applications
Broadcast signal monitoring, post-production quality control, live event technical management, regulatory compliance verification, and multi-parameter signal integrity assessment.
– Compatibility & Integration
The WVR6020 base configuration supports SD-SDI; HD-SDI capability available as an option. Audio options include analog, AES/EBU digital, and embedded formats with Dolby E/Digital Plus decoding. Network connectivity enables remote error log access and SNMP alarm integration.
