The Tektronix WVR6100 is a multi-standard, multi-format waveform rasterizer engineered for SD-SDI video signal analysis in broadcast and post-production environments. It delivers comprehensive waveform monitoring, vector displays, and picture analysis with fully digital processing for drift-free, repeatable measurements. The instrument supports SD-SDI (ITU-R BT.601) as standard and optional composite analog video monitoring, enabling detailed signal quality control and standards compliance verification.
Technical Specifications
Video & Audio Standards
• SD-SDI (ITU-R BT.601) input, 75 Ω compensated
• Composite Analog Video input, 75 Ω compensated passive loopthrough (optional)
• Embedded digital audio and AES/EBU inputs (standard with Option DS)
• Analog audio inputs/outputs (optional)
• Dolby Digital (AC-3) and Dolby E decode with metadata monitoring
Signal Characteristics
• Input dynamic range: ±6 dB
• Maximum operating amplitude: −1.8 V to +2.2 V DC + peak AC
• Absolute maximum input voltage: −6.0 V to +6.0 V DC + peak AC
• Audio output level (balanced): +24 dBu ±0.5 dB
• Audio frequency response: ±0.5 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0 to −40 dBFS, 20- or 24-bit inputs); +1.0 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 24 dBu to −16 dBu)
• Output impedance: 50 Ω nominal
Measurement & Display
• Eye diagrams and jitter analysis (Option PHY)
• Closed caption decoder and display for compliance verification
• Gamut displays (Diamond, Split Diamond, and Arrowhead)
• User-definable safe action and safe title graticules
• FlexVu™ display tiling for simultaneous multi-instrument views
• XGA output for high-resolution monitoring
– Key Features
• Fully digital processing eliminates drift and ensures measurement repeatability
• In-depth digital data analysis for comprehensive signal characterization
• Optional SDI physical layer measurements via Option PHY
• Remote operation via Java application (Windows NT/2000/XP, Linux, Unix, Mac OS X compatible)
– Typical Applications
• Broadcast signal monitoring and quality assurance
• Post-production video verification
• SDI transport stream analysis
• Closed caption accuracy validation
• Audio monitoring and Dolby format decode verification
– Compatibility & Integration
PC connectivity enables remote operation and data transfer. AES/EBU and analog audio interfaces (optional) support flexible audio signal routing. Analog/Audio Breakout Cable Assembly (012-1688-00) available for extended connectivity.
