Baseband Video Test Solutions

Superior solutions for testing Video Quality for SD/HD/3G and 3D for Content Creation, Post Production and Broadcast

Tektronix Baseband Video test solutions help you optimize your video quality, maintain your competitive edge and reduce operating costs. Tektronix Waveform Monitors and Rasterizers empower content creators and post production professionals to realize the artistic possibilities of their content. Broadcast professionals around the world use Tektronix waveform monitors for facility routing, troubleshooting and playout, where they are considered the gold standard in the Television industry. Countless sporting events every year depend upon quality test equipment from Tektronix to stay on air and with superior video quality.

The Tektronix waveform monitor series bridges a broad technology spectrum.

From Analog to Standard Definition (SD-SDI), to High Definition (HD-SDI) and 3G-SDI video, Tektronix waveform monitors also include support for Analog, Digital and Dolby® audio formats. You can choose a basic waveform monitoring platform or a fully field upgradeable waveform monitor that will allow you to extend your monitoring and measurement capabilities as your business requires. Available waveform monitor tools such as Physical Layer Analysis including options to measure 3G-SDI eye and jitter, comprehensive analysis of ANC data, simultaneous input monitoring and Audio-Video Delay measurements help you solve challenging problems more efficiently.

Product Series	Formats	Features	Measurements	Monitoring	Generation	Form Factor
1741C	NTSC/PAL	FlexVu	-	Multiple Inputs	-	3 RU Full Depth, Half Width, AC
WFM2200	SD, HD, Dual Link, 3G (Option 3G)	Waveform, Vector, Picture, Audio, Gamut, Status, Measure, Generator	Timing display, Data Analysis (Option DATA)	SDI , AES/EBU, LTC, Analog sync pulse	Basic Video and Audio Test Signal	Tablet; AC, Replaceable / Rechargeable battery
WFM5000/4000	SD, HD	Quad Tile	-	Gamut, Audio	-	3 RU Short Depth, Half Width
WFM5200	SD, HD, Dual Link, 3G (Option 3G)	3 RU Short Depth, Half Width; AC, DC/battery	Data Analysis (Option DATA)	Multiple Inputs, Gamut, Multi-mode (Option CAM), Audio (Option AUD), 3D Stereoscopic (Option S3D)	Basic Test Signal (Option GEN)	3 RU Short Depth, Half Width; AC, DC/battery
WFM5250	SD, HD, Dual Link, 3G (Option 3G), HDMI	3 RU Short Depth, Half Width; AC, DC/battery	Data Analysis (Option DATA)	Multiple Inputs, Gamut, Simultaneous Input (Option SIM), Audio (Option AUD), 3D Stereoscopic (Option S3D)	Basic Test Signal (Option GEN)	3 RU Short Depth, Half Width; AC, DC/battery
WFM6000/7000	SD, NTSC/PAL (Option CPS), HD (Option HD), Dual Link (OptionDL), 3G (Option 3G)	FlexVu, SIM (Option SIM)	Data Analysis (Option DAT), Physical Layer (Option EYE/PHY),A/V Delay (Option AVD)	Multiple Inputs, Gamut, Audio (Option AD/DPE)	Basic Test Signal (Option JIT/3G)	3 RU Full Depth, Half Width; AC
WFM7200	SD, HD, Dual Link, 3G (Option 3G), NTSC/PAL (Option CPS)	FlexVu, SIM (Option SIM)	Data Analysis (Option DAT), Physical Layer (Option PHY3)	Multiple Inputs, Gamut, 3D Stereoscopic (Option S3D), Multi-mode(Option 2SDI), Audio (Option AD/DPE)	Basic Test Signal (Option GEN)	3 RU Full Depth, Half Width; AC
WFM8300/8200	SD, HD, Dual Link, 3G (Option 3G), NTSC/PAL (Option CPS)	FlexVu, SIM	Data Analysis, Physical Layer	Multiple Inputs, Gamut, 3D Stereoscopic, Multi-mode (Option 2SDI),Audio (Option AD/AVD/DPE)	Basic Test Signal (Option PHY or GEN)	3 RU Full Depth, Half Width; AC

Waveform rasterizers help video content producers verify content quality and make precision content adjustments. In video delivery systems, they help operations staff verify content quality and system reliability, and help engineering staff qualify, install, and maintain video systems. Design and manufacturing engineers developing new video equipment use the waveform monitor for design troubleshooting, functional verification, and manufacturing test.

Product Series	Formats	Features	Measurements	Monitoring	Generation	Form Factor
WVR5000/4000	SD, HD	Quad Tile	-	Gamut, Audio	-	1 RU Full Depth, Half Width DC
WVR5200	SD, HD, Dual Link, 3G (Option 3G)	1 RU Short Depth, Half Width; AC, DC/battery	Data Analysis (Option DATA)	Multiple Inputs, Gamut, Multi-mode (Option CAM), Audio (Option AUD), 3D Stereoscopic (Option S3D)	Basic Test Signal (Option GEN)	1 RU Short Depth, Half Width; AC, DC/battery
WVR5250	SD, HD, Dual Link, 3G (Option 3G), HDMI	1 RU Short Depth, Half Width; AC, DC	Data Analysis (Option DATA)	Multiple Inputs, Gamut, Simultaneous Input (Option SIM), Audio (Option AUD), 3D Stereoscopic (Option S3D)	Basic Test Signal (Option GEN)	1 RU Short Depth, Half Width; AC, DC
WVR7200	SD, HD, Dual Link, 3G (Option 3G), NTSC/PAL (Option CPS)	FlexVu, SIM (Option SIM)	Data Analysis (Option DAT), Physical Layer (Option PHY3)	Multiple Inputs, Gamut, 3D Stereoscopic (Option S3D), Multi-mode(Option 2SDI), Audio (Option AD/DPE)	Basic Test Signal (Option GEN)	1 RU Full Depth, Full Width; AC
WVR8300/8200	SD, HD, Dual Link, 3G (Option 3G), NTSC/PAL (Option CPS)	FlexVu, SIM	Data Analysis, Physical Layer	Multiple Inputs, Gamut, 3D Stereoscopic, Multi-mode (Option 2SDI),Audio (Option AD/AVD/DPE)	Basic Test Signal (Option PHY or GEN)	1 RU Full Depth, Full Width; AC

Sync pulse generation to ensure a stable facility timing source.

Tektronix video Sync pulse generators provide facility reference signals and ensure a stable facility timing source. Tektronix signal generators provide test signals for equipment verification and calibration applications, and support a wide variety of analog and digital formats to facilitate your technology transition.

Support for 3 Gb/s SDI and Dual Link SDI formats helps deployment of the latest emerging video technologies.
Stay Genlock^™ provides a unique, robust genlock mode that ensures stable signal synchronization for digital and traditional broadcast facilities.
GPS Synchronization and Timecode Module with an integrated GPS receiver provide long-term reference clock stability.
Time-of-day and program time timecode functions for broadcast and post production applications.

Learn more about our Signal and Sync Pulse Generators

Full Reference Picture Quality Analyzer Based on the Human Vision Model

The true measure of any television system is viewer satisfaction. Based on the concepts of the human vision system, Tektronix Picture Quality Analyzers provide a suite of repeatable, objective quality measurements that closely correspond with subjective human visual assessment.

Picture Quality Analyzers are used for Codec design and evaluation. They can also be used for installation, verification and trouble-shooting of each block of a video system because it is video technology agnostic; any visible differences between video input and output from processing components in the system chain can be quantified and assessed for video quality degradation.

Learn more about our Picture Quality Analyzers

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Perceptual-Based Objective Picture Quality Measurement This application note covers how to address potential impairments in video content (caused by various devices) in order to ensure that the content reaching end-consumers creates an engaging viewing experience.
High Definition Analog Component Measurement Despite the benefits of digital signal processing, the final signal received by the customer is still converted to an analog signal for display on a picture monitor. With the proliferation of a wide variety of digital devices - set-top boxes, Digital Versatile Disk (DVD) players and PC cards - comes a wide range of video formats beside the standard composite output. It is therefore necessary to understand the requirements for measuring analog component High Definition (HD) signals in order to test the performance of these devices.
10 Things you Need to Know About the Value of Scopes as Creative Tools Have you ever wanted to make a final sequence look better? Have you ever wondered what colors you are really looking at? Tektronix has developed a set of tools that can help editors and colorists easily adjust the color fidelity of the image and maintain the video signal within suitable gamut limits.
Video Timing Measurements How-to-Guide This How-to-Guide provides direction how to configure the WFM2200 in order to ensure correct timing of equipment and synchronization of equipment within a facility or out on location so that sources can be easily switched and disturbance to the picture can be avoided.
Spearhead Display How To Guide This tutorial will describe the Spearhead Display and its application in the color grading process.
Facility Timing Made Easy System Timing with the Tektronix Timing Display
Color Correction for Video - Scene Matching Editor and Colorist Steve Hullfish demonstrates how to make two shots in a scene look like they belong together even if they were shot by different cameras or at different times of day. Learn how to save time by overlaying the LIVE feed from your system on TOP of the captured still.
Primary Color Correction for Video - Tonal Range and Color Correction Editor and Colorist Steve Hullfish demonstrates 4 reasons what external waveform monitors are needed for color correction: 1) Improves the Resolution 2) Displays the actual output 3) Preset monitor configurations save time 4) Unique Luma Qualified Vector (LQV) Color Gamut displays improve the quality of the artistic rendering
The Benefits of External Waveform Monitors in Color Correction for Video Editor and Colorist Steve Hullfish demonstrates 4 reasons what external waveform monitors are needed for color correction: 1) Improves the Resolution 2) Displays the actual output 3) Preset monitor configurations save time 4) Unique Luma Qualified Vector (LQV) Color Gamut displays improve the quality of the artistic rendering
Camera Setup, Alignment and Matching Measurements Image quality all starts with the correct alignment of the camera which is used to capture the scene either on location or in the studio. Understanding the adjustments that are necessary using a suitable camera chart and waveform monitor, as well as matching multiple cameras, is critical to ensure a high quality image and prevent mistakes from occurring – mistakes that are costly to fix in the post production process.

Primary Color Correction for Video - Tonal Range and Color Correction

Editor and Colorist Steve Hullfish demonstrates primary color correction techniques...

Duration: 6:10
Benefits of Waveform Monitors in Color Correction for Video

Editor and Colorist Steve Hullfish demonstrates 4 reasons why external waveform...

Duration: 6:05
Camera Matching & Alignment Video

Steve Chauncey, a Video Engineer from All Mobile Video in New York City,...

Duration: 8:51

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HD and 3G-SDI Physical Layer Webinar There has always been a quest to achieve the film look within digital video, and with that comes the challenge to achieve higher resolutions with greater dynamic range, along with bit-depth at higher data rates. Learn about the methods being deployed to transport this high-speed data around a facility. 34 minutes.
Loudness Measurement and Monitoring Part 2 New changes to the ITU-R BS.1770-3 standard for measuring and controlling Audio Loudness now allow operators and engineers to easily monitor the audio loudness of their programs. Learn how to monitor Audio loudness and ensure compliance to the CALM Act. •Part 2 describes how to using a Tektronix Waveform Monitor or Rasterizer to measure and monitor audio loudness.
Loudness Measurement and Monitoring Part 1 New changes to the ITU-R BS.1770-3 standard for measuring and controlling Audio Loudness now allow operators and engineers to easily monitor the audio loudness of their programs. Learn more about these important changes through this Tektronix webinar: • Part 1 provides information on the basics of the standards • Managing audio loudness using the updated ITU-R BS.1770-3 standards • ATSC recommended practice A/85 that provide techniques for establishing and maintaining audio loudness (CALM Act)
Color Gamut Monitoring Webinar Description: This webinar will explain how the industry's most comprehensive color gamut monitoring tools can be applied for precise color gamut adjustments when used in conjunction with Tektronix' patented Diamond gamut and Spearhead displays. Techniques using the new gamut monitoring technologies to help produce and qualify video content will also be covered.
Closed Caption Monitoring Webinar In this webinar, we will discuss the various standards and type of closed caption present within analog composite, Standard Definition digital and High Definition video formats and how to monitor the closed caption data using a waveform monitor.
Broadcast Data Analysis / Ancillary Data Webinar Today a wide variety of ancillary data is being carried within the serial digital interface (SDI) and it is important to ensure that this data is correctly formatted and conveys the correct information within the packet.
Advanced A/V Testing: How to Prevent Lip Synch Problems In this webinar you will learn techniques for testing Audio/Video delay, in order to provide the best viewing and listening experience for your customers.