Page 3 - WARRANTY
WARRANTY Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship fora period of three (3) years from the date of shipment. If a product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, atits option, either will repair the def...
Page 4 - Service Assurance; Service Assurance Advantages
Service Assurance If you have not already purchased Service Assurance for this product, you may do so at any time during the product’swarranty period. Service Assurance provides Repair Protection and Calibration Services to meet your needs. Repair Protection extends priority repair services beyond t...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Getting Started
WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual i Table of Contents General Safety Summary ix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preface xi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting Started Getting...
Page 6 - ii; Appendices
Table of Contents ii WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Serial Status 3–44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sweep 3–52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Table of Contents WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual iii Display Commands C–25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DISPlay:SINGLE <display mode> C–25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DISPlay:INTENSITY...
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Page 9 - List of Figures
Table of Contents WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual v List of Figures Figure 1–1: Dimensions of the 1700F00 plain cabinet 1–6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1–2: 1700F02 portable cabinet 1–7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1–3: Rear view of the waveform monit...
Page 11 - vii; List of Tables
Table of Contents WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual vii List of Tables Table 3–1: List of measured and actual rise times for the waveform monitor 3–25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table A–1: Electrical specifications A–1 . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Table of Contents viii WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual
Page 13 - General Safety Summary; Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.; Injury Precautions
WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual ix General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage tothis product or any products connected to it. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. To avoid potential hazards, use this product ...
Page 14 - Terms on the Product.; These terms may appear on the product:; Symbols on the Product.; The following symbols may appear on the product:; Certifications and
General Safety Summary x WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product: DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediatel...
Page 15 - xi; Preface; About This Manual; This manual is composed of the following sections:; Related Manuals; The following related document is also available.
WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual xi Preface This manual describes the capabilities of the WFM 601A, WFM 601E, andWFM 601M Serial Digital Component Waveform Monitors and their featuresand specifications. To get started, refer to the first section, Getting Started. This section shows youh...
Page 16 - xii; Contacting Tektronix; To write us
Preface xii WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Contacting Tektronix ProductSupport For application-oriented questions about a Tektronix measure-ment product, call toll free in North America:1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433 ext. 2400)6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific time Or contact us by e-mail...
Page 19 - Accessories lists the standard and optional accessories.; Product Description; The waveform monitors offers the following features:; Features
WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 1–1 Getting Started This section presents information you need to set up your waveform monitor andto check that it is functional. This section contains the following information: Product Description gives an overview of the product capabilities. Accessor...
Page 20 - Accessories; Menus
Getting Started 1–2 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual SMPTE RP-165 standard EDH indicator for presence Embedded Audio indentification Analog audio Lissajous display on the WFM 601A Source signal level meter and cable-length readout on the WFM 601E andthe WFM 601M Lightning and Vector dis...
Page 21 - Options
Getting Started WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 1–3 The following options are available when ordering a waveform monitor. Power Cord Options. If you do not specify a power cord option, the waveform monitor is shipped with a North American 125 V power cord and one replace-ment fuse. The...
Page 23 - Installation; Included Accessories; NOTE; Cabinets
WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 1–5 Installation This section provides instructions for installing the waveform monitor into astandard rack or one of the optional cases. At installation time, save the shippingcarton and packing materials (including the anti-static bag) in case you need...
Page 26 - Figure 1–3: Rear view of the waveform monitor in a 1700F02 cabinet; Installing the Waveform
Installation 1–8 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Secure the waveform monitor in a cabinet using two 6-32 Pozidrive r screws. Figure 1–3 shows the location of these screws on the rear panel. CAUTION. Do not carry a waveform monitor in a cabinet without installing the rear panel mounting...
Page 27 - Figure 1–4: The 1700F05 rack cabinet holds two instruments; Rack Adapter
Installation WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 1–9 The optional 1700F05 side-by-side rack adapter, shown in Figure 1–4, consists oftwo attached cabinets. Use it to mount the waveform monitor and anotherhalf-rack width instrument, such as an analog component monitor, in a standard19-inch ...
Page 28 - Figure 1–5: 1700F05 cabinet showing utility drawer and blank panel; Repackaging for
Installation 1–10 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual If you are using only one side of the rack adapter, insert a blank panel (1700F06)or an accessory drawer (1700F07) in the unused section to improve airflow andappearance. Figure 1–5 shows the blank panel and drawer. 1700F07 1700F06 1700...
Page 29 - Seal the carton with shipping tape or industrial staples.; Connecting Power; monitor, even if the POWER switch is set to STANDBY; AC Power Requirements
Installation WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 1–11 c. Pack dunnage or urethane foam between the instrument and the carton. Ifusing Styrofoam kernels, overfill the box and compress when closing thelid. You need three inches of cushioning on all sides of the instrument. 3. Seal the carton...
Page 30 - Installing the Waveform Monitor in a Serial Video System; Figure 1–6: Monitoring the video bit stream of a serial receiver
Installation 1–12 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Installing the Waveform Monitor in a Serial Video System The serial digital monitor can operate almost anywhere in the distribution systemdue to its high impedance, bridging, loop-through inputs. This section describestwo types of conne...
Page 31 - Line Termination
Installation WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 1–13 You can use the waveform monitor to check serial digital signals around arouting switcher. It is possible to look at all the inputs to the switcher with the useof a patch panel and the serial monitor as shown in Figure 1–7. Serial sourc...
Page 32 - Compatibility of BNC Center Pins.; Most video equipment BNC connectors,
Installation 1–14 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Figure 1–8 shows the Eye Pattern with a good return loss terminator. Figure 1–9shows the distorted Eye Pattern of a terminator having only 13 dB return loss(capacitive) at 100 MHz. Terminations with aberrations under 10% are accept-able...
Page 33 - Functional Check; To avoid personal injury, be sure that a cabinet is installed on the; Required Equipment; The following equipment is required to perform this procedure:
WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 1–15 Functional Check The following procedure provides a basic operational check of the waveformmonitor. Only instrument functions, not measurement quantities or specifications,are checked in this procedure. Therefore, a minimum amount of test equipment ...
Page 34 - Initial Equipment Connections; Figure 1–10: Initial equipment connections; side of the SER A input.; For the WFM 601A only, connect one of the Function Generator audio; analog component monitor and check for the
Functional Check 1–16 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Initial Equipment Connections Figure 1–10 shows how to configure a signal generator and the waveformmonitor to preform the Functional Check procedure. Waveform Monitor (rear panel) Signal generator SER A Loop-through input Output 75...
Page 35 - Functional Check Procedure; Perform steps listed under Initial Equipment Connections.; Check that the CRT and graticule light up. When you apply power, the
Functional Check WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 1–17 Functional Check Procedure Perform the following steps to check the basic functions. WARNING. A shock hazard exists in the waveform monitor when it has no cabinet and it is connected to AC power. Always install the waveform monitor ...
Page 36 - Figure 1–11: Initial display in the Waveform display mode
Functional Check 1–18 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual @ 525/2:1 10 S/DIV Figure 1–11: Initial display in the Waveform display mode
Page 37 - Check the display brightness controls.; shown in Figure 1–12.; d. Press the top bezel button to select READOUT. Adjust the readout; intensity to the desired level.
Functional Check WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 1–19 6. Check the display brightness controls. a. Press the CRT MENU button. The display controls should appear as shown in Figure 1–12. b. Check that you can position the waveform by adjusting the VERT and HORIZ POS bezel knobs. Leave t...
Page 38 - a. Press the EYE/JITTER button to select the Eye display mode. The; indicator next to EYE should light.; d. Press the bezel button again to return to the FLAT mode.; Figure 1–13: Eye Pattern display mode; indicator next to JITTER should light.
Functional Check 1–20 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 7. Check the Eye Display mode. (WFM 601E and WFM 601M only) a. Press the EYE/JITTER button to select the Eye display mode. The indicator next to EYE should light. b. Check that the waveform is triggered to produce an Eye display lik...
Page 39 - Figure 1–14: Jitter display mode; indicator next to VECTOR should light.; d. Press the bezel button labeled VECTOR/LIGHTNING to select the
Functional Check WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 1–21 1 UI/DIV 10 S/DIV 10HZ JITTER (P-P) TIMING0.10UI 10HZ HPF 0.10UI Figure 1–14: Jitter display mode 9. Check the Vector display modes. a. Press the VECTOR/GAMUT button to select the Vector mode. The indicator next to VECTOR should lig...
Page 40 - Figure 1–15: Vector display for a 100% Color Bar signal; Figure 1–16: Lightning display for a 100% Color Bar signal
Functional Check 1–22 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual @ 525/2:1 10 S/DIV 100% BARS I Figure 1–15: Vector display for a 100% Color Bar signal @ 525/2:1 R G B B R G C C M M YL YL VECTOR LIGHTNING Figure 1–16: Lightning display for a 100% Color Bar signal
Page 41 - a. Press the VECTOR/GAMUT button to select the GAMUT display mode.; The indicator next to GAMUT should light up.; b. If the bezel button labeled DIAMOND/ARROWHEAD does not have; Arrowhead selected, press that bezel button to select ARROWHEAD.; Figure 1–17: Arrowhead gamut display
Functional Check WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 1–23 10. Check the Gamut display modes. a. Press the VECTOR/GAMUT button to select the GAMUT display mode. The indicator next to GAMUT should light up. b. If the bezel button labeled DIAMOND/ARROWHEAD does not have Arrowhead selected, pr...
Page 42 - d. Press the bezel button again to select the Diamond display mode.; Figure 1–18: Diamond gamut display; selected, press that bezel button to select VIDEO.
Functional Check 1–24 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual d. Press the bezel button again to select the Diamond display mode. e. Check that the display looks like the Diamond gamut display inFigure 1–18. @ 525/2:1 ARROWHEAD DIAMOND Figure 1–18: Diamond gamut display 11. Check the Digital W...
Page 43 - Figure 1–19: Video digital waveform
Functional Check WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 1–25 HEX DECIMAL BINARY @ 525/2:1 10 S/DIV LINE SEL SAMPLE VIDEO DATA UPDATE FREEZE NEXT FIELD HEX DECIMAL BINARY Y’ 840 d F1: 50 SMP 271 ACTIVE SMP 271 ACTIVE Figure 1–19: Video digital waveform d. Press the bezel button again to select...
Page 44 - Figure 1–20: Data digital waveform; Check that the display looks like the Audio display in Figure 1–21.; Figure 1–21: Typical Audio display with small phase error
Functional Check 1–26 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual @ 525/2:1 10 S/DIV LINE SEL SAMPLE VIDEO DATA UPDATE FREEZE NEXT FIELD HEX DECIMAL BINARY DATA 840 d F1: 50 SMP 271 ACTIVE Figure 1–20: Data digital waveform 12. Check the Audio display mode. (WFM 601A only) a. Set the function gene...
Page 45 - Operating Basics
Page 47 - Functional Overview; Front Panel Overview
WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 2–1 Functional Overview This section provides an overview of the front-panel features and rear-panelconnectors for the waveform monitor Front Panel Overview Figures 2–1 and 2–2 show the front panels of the three waveform monitors. Abrief discussion of ea...
Page 48 - DISPLAY and VIDEO
Functional Overview 2–2 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual WFM 601A front panel WFM 601E front panel Figure 2–2: WFM 601A and WFM 601E front panels Six buttons in the DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY area control the type ofdisplay. Most buttons represent two related types of displays. Press a bu...
Page 49 - AUDIO ANALOG
Functional Overview WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 2–3 nance signals. The top of the display plots Y against P b while the bottom plots Y against P r . GAMUT. Displays the video signal in Diamond or Arrowhead gamut displays. Diamond mode evaluates RGB signals for gamut limit violation...
Page 51 - Using the Menus; Figure 2–3: Elements of the waveform monitor menu controls; POWER
Functional Overview WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 2–5 associated functions. Press the button again to exit the menu and disable thefunction. Puts the waveform monitor into the standby or operational state. Turns off the MENU function readouts without affecting the menu settings. Also...
Page 52 - Rear Panel Connectors; Figure 2–4: Rear panel of the waveform monitor; Power Connector
Functional Overview 2–6 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Rear Panel Connectors Figure 2–4 shows the rear panel of the waveform monitor. A brief discussion ofeach connector follows the illustration. The waveform monitor is designed to operate from a single-phase power sourcewith the neut...
Page 53 - SER A; Coaxial Outputs
Functional Overview WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 2–7 There are three passive loop-through inputs located on the rear panel. All arecompensated for 75 W impedance and require proper termination at one end of the loop-through connector or at the receiver in a monitored system. SER A a...
Page 55 - Reference
Page 57 - Figure 3–1: A signal from one channel only; Lissajous Patterns
WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–1 Reference This section provides detailed information on the waveform monitor functions.The topics are organized alphabetically. Most topics are named after the frontpanel labels and button names. Audio Display (WFM 601A Only) The Audio display allows...
Page 58 - Figure 3–2: X and Y signal in phase with equal amplitudes
Reference 3–2 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Figure 3–2 depicts an input audio signal in which the X and Y channels are inperfect phase and have equal amplitudes. X Y = = Figure 3–2: X and Y signal in phase with equal amplitudes Figure 3–3 depicts an input audio signal in which the X ...
Page 59 - Figure 3–4: Signals out of phase with unequal amplitudes
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–3 Figure 3–4 depicts signals out of phase with unequal amplitudes. The figure onthe left shows a signal in which the X channel amplitude is greater than the Ychannel. The figure on the right depicts a signal with a larger Y channelamplitude. ...
Page 60 - Figure 3–7: Typical Audio display pattern with small phase error; Measuring Phase Error
Reference 3–4 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual The electronic graticule of the Analog Audio Display has scales for measuringstereo audio phase and amplitude errors. The dashed diagonal line is themeasurement axis for errors less than 90 degrees and is terminated in amplitudetargets that...
Page 61 - Bowtie Display; Figure 3–8: Typical Bowtie display on the waveform monitor
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–5 Bowtie Display The Bowtie display evaluates the relative amplitude and timing between the threevideo channels. This display requires a special test signal from the monitoredsource. See Figure 3–8. The Tektronix TG 2000 Waveform Generator ca...
Page 62 - Figure 3–9: Bowtie waveform showing a timing error in CH 3; Figure 3–10: Bowtie waveform showing gain error in CH 3; Timing Measurement
Reference 3–6 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual The timing measurement is based on alignment of the center marker and the nullpoint at the center of the waveform. The generator provides a center marker,which is centered on the null point when interchannel timing is correct. A shift ofthe...
Page 63 - Calibration; Press the WAVEFORM/PARADE button to select the Waveform display.; knob. If the H CAL knob is not available, press the GAIN CAL button.; Setting Vertical Gain
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–7 Calibration Instrument gain may require adjustment for special monitoring applications or toensure the best precision for cursor or graticule signal measurements. Followthese procedures to set the vertical and horizontal gain. 1. Press the ...
Page 64 - Configure Menus; Figure 3–11: Configure menu for WFM/VEC showing the selection knob
Reference 3–8 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Configure Menus The Configure menu provides configuration selections for all display modes andsome external signals. Press the CONFIG MENU button at any time to enter theConfigure menu. Figure 3–11 shows a sample Configure menu and the beze...
Page 65 - Figure 3–12: Map of functions available in the Configure menu; The following list describes the items in each Configure menu.; Configure Menu
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–9 WFM/VECGAMUTEYE PATTERN (WFM 601E and WFM 601M only)JITTER (WFM 601M only)SER ALARMFORMATCALIBRATE JITTER HPF 10 Hz 1kHz 10kHz 100kHz READOUT UI SECOFF MON OUT AS GBR YPBPR STANDARD 525/2:1625/2:1 AUTO SYNC DIRECT AFC CAL SIG ON OFF GAIN CA...
Page 68 - CRT Settings; How to Recover from
Reference 3–12 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual CALIBRATE. Allows minor adjustment to the vertical and horizontal gain calibration prior to making amplitude measurements. To adjust gain, you need a700 mV, 100 kHz signal. Use a known external reference signal or the internalcalibrator si...
Page 69 - Cursors; Cursor Menu Features
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–13 point, turn the bezel knob next to the HORIZ POS knob clockwise to increase thereadout intensity. Press the CRT button to exit the CRT menu. Cursors Cursors allow you to measure the amplitude or time difference betweenwaveform features. Cu...
Page 70 - Figure 3–13: Example of the Digital List display
Reference 3–14 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Time Cursors. Use the HORIZ POS knob to pan left or right to the cursorlocations. Digital List (WFM 601M Only) The Digital List display lists the data values in sequence as they occur in thedigital component video signal. Press the DGTL WF...
Page 71 - Figure 3–14: Data List display mode in the Video mode; Data Format
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–15 Press the fourth bezel button to select the base used for displayed data fromhexadecimal (h), decimal (d), or binary (b). The characters (h, d, or b) followingthe data indicates its base. @ 525/2:1 LINE SEL SAMPLE UPDATE FREEZE NEXT FIELD ...
Page 72 - Figure 3–15: Digital Waveform display in the VIDEO mode; The VIDEO mode displays the three video component channels, YC
Reference 3–16 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Digital Waveform (WFM 601M Only) The Digital Waveform display shows the component data samples as a wave-form. Press the DGTL WFM/DGTL LIST button to enter the Digital Waveformmode. Figure 3–15 shows an example of the Digital Waveform disp...
Page 73 - Figure 3–16: Digital Waveform display in DATA mode; Output Monitor Signals
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–17 will switch between Y and Y’. The symbol “–>” indicates the currently selectedsample. The offset or broken data cursor seen in Figure 3–15 indicates that the Y’sample is selected and it is not aligned (nonco-sited) with the C b and C r ...
Page 74 - Gain Interactions
Reference 3–18 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Use the GAIN MENU function to magnify the vertical gain of a single channelby X5 or X10. Figure 3–17 shows CH 1 with X5 gain. Note the data cursorreadout is for the “Y” channel with a value of 868 decimal. @ 525/2:1 LINE SEL SAMPLE X1 X5 X...
Page 75 - EYE and EQ EYE Modes
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–19 Eye Display (WFM 601E and WFM 601M Only) The Eye pattern display presents a voltage-versus-time waveform composed ofmultiple sweeps of the serial bit stream. You can measure the amplitude, risetime, aberrations, and jitter of the serial si...
Page 76 - Figure 3–18: Overlay Eye display; Trigger Modes
Reference 3–20 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Two trigger or sweep modes are available with the Eye display: OVERLAY and10-EYE. OVERLAY. In OVERLAY mode, all bits of a serial word are overlaid at each eye location. Because numerous transitions for the data bits are overlaid, each eyec...
Page 77 - Gain
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–21 10 EYE. In 10-EYE mode, every tenth bit of the serial signal appears at a fixed location on the display. Figure 3–19 shows the 10-EYE mode. Approximately10 eyes are displayed per horizontal sweep, and the horizontal scale is 3 ns/div.In th...
Page 78 - Figure 3–20: Connections for measuring a serial source; Perform the following steps in preparation for the Eye; Connect the serial source to the monitor with a 75; cable two meters or less; Press the EYE/JITTER button to select the Eye Pattern display.; Measuring the signal amplitude can help you determine if; Eye Pattern
Reference 3–22 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual This section describes how to measure parameters of the Eye pattern to verifystandard signal specifications for serial digital transmission. The measurementsdiscussed here are amplitude, aberrations, rise time, and jitter. Figure 3–20illus...
Page 80 - Figure 3–21: Timing Cursors alignment for measuring 20–80% rise time
Reference 3–24 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual The Eye display bandwidth of the waveform monitor is 450 MHz, so it can notdisplay aberrations faster than this. Most receiver circuits are also bandwidthlimited and usually ignore fast transients. This common bandwidth makes thewaveform m...
Page 81 - Calculating Actual Rise Time.; The waveform monitor Eye display has a bandwidth
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–25 Calculating Actual Rise Time. The waveform monitor Eye display has a bandwidth of 450 MHz which equates to a 20 – 80% rise time of 500 ps. Consider this finiterise time when you measure the displayed rise time. You can calculate the actual...
Page 82 - Choose the OVERLAY display mode (located in the EYE PATTERN; horizontal resolution.
Reference 3–26 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Measuring Jitter. The Eye display in Overlaid mode provides a quick way to measure timing jitter. The WFM 601M waveform monitor also provides anautomated Jitter measurement described on page 3–37. Timing jitter is the deviation of signal t...
Page 83 - Observing Word Correlated Behavior.; The Eye Pattern display in 10-Eye mode; Filter Menu
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–27 genlock can add noise, which results in jitter in the 10 Hz to 1 kHz range. Byusing the appropriate BW Limit filter, genlock jitter can be included or rejectedfrom a jitter measurement. Observing Word Correlated Behavior. The Eye Pattern d...
Page 84 - Gain Menu
Reference 3–28 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Gain Menu The GAIN menu allows you to expand the display vertically by set levels or tovary it continuously. The expanded waveform lets you inspect a waveformfeature or more precisely position a cursor for a measurement. Press the GAIN MEN...
Page 85 - Gamut Displays; and P; Figure 3–22: Construction of the Diamond display; Diamond Display
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–29 Gamut Displays The waveform monitor features two types of gamut displays. The Diamonddisplay checks video signals for proper RGB gamut. The Arrowhead displaychecks composite-coded video signals. Both gamut, or signal limit, displays cantri...
Page 87 - NTSC display; PAL display; Figure 3–24: NTSC and PAL Arrowhead gamut displays; Arrowhead Gamut
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–31 The Arrowhead gamut display plots luminance (Y) against chrominance (C) tocheck if the composite signal adheres to standard gamut. Figure 3–24 showsNTSC and PAL Arrowhead displays (75% Color bars) and indicates the values ofthe graticule l...
Page 88 - NTSC and PAL Limit Cursors.; The alarm limit cursor sets the upper amplitude; Checking Composite Gamut.; The Arrowhead display provides an automated
Reference 3–32 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Signals exceeding the luminance amplitude gamut extend above the tophorizontal limit (top electronic graticule line). Signals exceeding the luminanceplus peak chrominance amplitude gamut extend beyond the upper and lowerdiagonal limits. Th...
Page 89 - Gamut Alarms
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–33 The Gamut display modes can alert you whenever a signal exceeds a selectedlimit. You can set alarm limits for both the Diamond RGB display and Arrow-head composite display. The alarm can take the form of an alarm message in thelower left c...
Page 90 - Graticule Measurements; Figure 3–25: Waveform measurement graticule; Vertical Scale
Reference 3–34 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Graticule Measurements The waveform monitor provides an internal etched graticule for waveformmeasurements. The internal graticule scales are on the same plane as the CRTphosphor to reduce parallax errors. You can adjust the graticule and ...
Page 91 - Figure 3–26: Graticule for K-factor measurements
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–35 K-Factor Graticule. A special graticule located at the top of the etched graticule allows measurement of K-Factor line-time distortion. Figure 3–26 shows thespecial graticule and how to align a 2T Bar waveform to measure time-linedistortio...
Page 92 - Horizontal Scale
Reference 3–36 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 2T Pulse to Bar. 2T pulse-to-bar measurements are made using the solid and dashed lines located to the left of the K-Factor graticule. Setup is the same as forK-Factor measurement. The 2T pulse-to-bar graticule lines are scaled accordingto...
Page 93 - Jitter Measurement Display (WFM 601M Only); Figure 3–27: Example of the Jitter display
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–37 Jitter Measurement Display (WFM 601M Only) The Jitter display mode provides an automatic peak-to-peak measure of timejitter on the active SER A or B input signal. Selectable high-pass filters allowyou to distinguish between high and low fr...
Page 94 - Jitter Demodulation
Reference 3–38 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual The Jitter measurement uses a demodulator method to determine signal jitter. Theserial clock is recovered from the input signal and multiplied (demodulated)against a very stable oscillator, which translates any phase modulation (jitter) in...
Page 95 - Line Select; Field Selection
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–39 Line Select The Line Select menu lets you select the part of the extracted video signal todisplay and measure. You can select one line, 15 lines, or a single sample on anyline in any field. The selected part is indicated on the MON OUT sig...
Page 96 - Figure 3–28: Parade display of YP
Reference 3–40 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual A special condition exists in 15H mode when you select the PARADE orWAVEFORM displays. The first line in the display corresponds with the LINSEL readout. The second is from the second line and the third is from the thirdline in the sequenc...
Page 97 - Multiple Display; Figure 3–29: Parade display of Y and Pb signals
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–41 Multiple Display The Multiple display allows you to overlay two display modes. When theWaveform or Parade mode is displayed, you can add either the Vector, Lightning,or Diamond displays. When you exit the Multiple display, the previous dis...
Page 98 - Picture Display; Figure 3–30: Example of the Picture display
Reference 3–42 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Picture Display The Picture display shows a monochrome version of the video signal carried bythe serial digital input signal. Figure 3–30 shows an example of a color barsignal. The Picture display lets you verify the signal source. When Li...
Page 99 - Presets; and replaces them with the current front–panel settings.; When you are done, press the ACCEPT button to lock the selection.; Preset Menu
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–43 Presets The Preset menu makes it possible to recall front-panel settings from a list of 10stored front-panel presets. You can store up to nine front-panel presets at theselocations. The remaining one is factory programmed to help calibrate...
Page 100 - Ref Mode; loop-through input. The external reference signal; Serial Status
Reference 3–44 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Ref Mode The REF button selects the synchronization reference. The default reference isthe currently selected serial digital input (SER A or B). Press the REF buttononce to select the external reference input (EXT REF). The EXT indicator,l...
Page 101 - Figure 3–31: Serial STATUS display for firmware V2.X; “–” for bits that change during a field; STATUS Screen
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–45 The Status screen presents a signal description, the results of EDH checks, andthe cable length. Figure 3–31 shows an example of the Status screen displaying asignal with a 525-line rate, 10 bit data, and 16 channels of embedded audio.Figu...
Page 102 - Features of the Status Screen.; The Status screen features operate as follows:
Reference 3–46 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Features of the Status Screen. The Status screen features operate as follows: Signal Present. Indicates when a valid serial digital signal is detected. Whenthe serial receiver detects a no-signal condition, the status will read SIGNALMISSI...
Page 103 - Figure 3–32: Serial STATUS display for firmware V1.X; Status Screen for V1.X
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–47 The WFM 601M with V1.X firmware includes cable length and signal strengthreadouts in the Status screen as shown in Figure 3–32. The other information inthe STATUS screen is the same as that shown in Figure 3–31. SIGNAL PRESENT525 LINES10 B...
Page 104 - Figure 3–33: Serial format display showing the FORMAT screen; The Format screen provide the following; FORMAT Screen
Reference 3–48 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual The FORMAT screen presents the results of six signal format checks. A givencheck reports back either OK or ERROR. The waveform monitor continuouslyperforms the format checks. The results are not saved or latched; once an errorcondition cle...
Page 105 - Figure 3–34: Serial format display showing the Cable screen; The CABLE screen provides the following; CABLE Screen
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–49 ANC Checksum. Indicates an error if an ancillary data checksum error hasoccurred The CABLE screen displays signal level and cable length readouts and allowsyou to select the cable type used in your installation. See Figure 3–34. Thisscreen...
Page 106 - Error Rate Measurement with EDH.; The EDH system computes a Cyclic Redun-; Figure 3–35: Connection for point-to-point error measurements; Measuring Error Rate
Reference 3–50 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual DISPLAY. Selects either STATUS, FORMAT, or CABLE screens. CABLE TYPE. Selects the type of cable connecting the signal source to thewaveform monitor. The Cable Type sets parameters needed to calculate theSource Signal Level and Approx. Cabl...
Page 107 - Error Rate Measurement with AP CRC.; The waveform monitor calculates CRC
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–51 seconds that contained errors (errored seconds) is indicated. An elapsed timeindicator gives the total time since the error counter display was last reset. Usethe elapsed time to calculate statistics such as percentage errored seconds. Pre...
Page 108 - Comparison of the Two Methods.; Of the two methods described above, the EDH; Sweep; Use the LIN SEL MENU to choose the line or lines to display.
Reference 3–52 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Comparison of the Two Methods. Of the two methods described above, the EDH system is the most powerful. First, it works with any video program material,since the source-end CRC is calculated on a field-by-field basis. It does notmatter if ...
Page 109 - Vector Display Modes; Figure 3–36: Vector display relationship of the Pr and Pb signals; Vector Display
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–53 Vector Display Modes The waveform monitor provides two types of vector displays. One is a conven-tional Vector display that plots the two color difference signals, Pb and Pr,against each other. The Vector display is useful for checking the...
Page 110 - Figure 3–37: Vector display graticule; With the Vector display, you can check the
Reference 3–54 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Vector Graticule. The waveform monitor Vector graticule, shown in Figure 3–37, operates as a component vectorscope. Each chrominance vector of a Color Barsignal terminates as a bright dot in a target. The distance from the center box tothe...
Page 111 - Vector Timing Measurements.; In the composite domain, the transitions between; Figure 3–38: Construction of the Lightning display; Lightning Display
Reference WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual 3–55 Vector Timing Measurements. In the composite domain, the transitions between the vector end points display timing differences. But, because these timingdifferences include the delay in the decoder output filtering, you can usuallyignore th...
Page 114 - Video In; Cursors are available to measure time and amplitude differences.
Reference 3–58 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Video In The VIDEO IN selections enable Serial input A or B and determine whichcomponent signals are displayed. The SERIAL A and B button corresponds tothe SER A and B loop-through inputs on the rear panel. Only one input can beactive at a...
Page 117 - Appendix A: Specifications; Table A–1: Electrical specifications
WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual A–1 Appendix A: Specifications Table A–1 lists the Electrical specifications for the WFM 601A, WFM 601E, andWFM 601M Serial Digital Component Waveform Monitors. PerformanceRequirements are generally quantitative and can be tested by the PerformanceVerifi...
Page 126 - Table A–7: Safety certification compliance
Appendix A: Specifications A–10 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Table A–6: Safety standards Characteristic Standard U.S. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Listing ANSI/ISA S82.01 - Safety Standard for Electrical and Electronic Test, Measuring,Controlling, and Related Equipment, ...
Page 127 - Table A–8: Certifications and compliances
Appendix A: Specifications WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual A–11 Table A–8: Certifications and compliances Characteristic Standard EC Declaration of Conformity Meets intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low VoltageDirective 73/23/ECC for Product Safety. C...
Page 129 - Appendix B: Remote Operation; Figure B–1: Pin assignments for the RS-232 connector; Remote Connector; Preset Control
WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual B–1 Appendix B: Remote Operation The waveform monitor has two multi-pin connectors on the rear panel thatprovide different types of remote control. The RS-232 port provides forautomated calibration using a procedure contained in the Service Manual. In af...
Page 130 - Figure B–2: Pin assignments for the REMOTE connector; Line Select Strobe
Appendix B: Remote Operation B–2 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual When STORE (pin 25) is grounded along with one of the preset pins, the currentfront-panel settings are stored at the selected Preset location. Pin 15 outputs an active-low TTL pulse during selected lines when in LineSelec...
Page 133 - Appendix C: Remote Command Set; Table C–1: Symbols used in this section
WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual C–1 Appendix C: Remote Command Set This section describes the remote command set for the waveform monitor andprovides examples of typical usage. The remote command set is a versatile andconvenient interface that conforms to industry standards for program...
Page 135 - Cable Measurement Commands; Syntax
Cable Measurement Commands WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual C–3 Cable Measurement Commands The commands in this section provide control of the cable measurementsavailable in the Serial status mode. You access these measurements differentlydepending on whether your waveform monitor has V...
Page 138 - Configuration Commands; Select the source of your reference signal
Configuration Commands C–6 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Configuration Commands The commands in this section allow you make the following changes to thewaveform monitor: Select the source of your reference signal Select a specific mode for different displays (for example, select theL...
Page 146 - Examples
Configuration Commands C–14 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Table C–2: SERial:ALarm: commands and options :<error type> <alarm setting> Remarks FMTERR(Format error) ALARM | OFF Sets the format error alarm on or off. When on, a SerialFormat error lights the Alarm LED on the ...
Page 148 - Cursor Commands; Enables any one of the following cursor types:
Cursor Commands C–16 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Cursor Commands The commands in this section allow you to select and move the voltage andtiming cursors on the waveform monitor. They also allow you to make measure-ments using the cursors. CURsor:SELect <VOLT | TIME | VOLT_TIME |...
Page 151 - Table C–5: Voltage and Timing Cursor tracking commands and options
Cursor Commands WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual C–19 <TC | VC>:TRACK <ON | OFF> Enables cursor tracking. When :TRACK is ON, moving one cursor moves theother cursor an equal amount in the same direction. Table C–5 describes thevoltage and timing cursor tracking commands. Bot...
Page 152 - Digital Waveform and Digital List Commands
Digital Waveform and Digital List Commands C–20 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Digital Waveform and Digital List Commands The commands in this section allow you to change parameters for the DigitalWaveform and Digital List displays. DGTL? (WFM 601M Only) NOTE . The values displayed wh...
Page 157 - Display Commands
Display Commands WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual C–25 Display Commands The commands in this section allow you to select and set parameters for thedisplay modes of the waveform monitor. You must use the VECtor:GRATiculeand GAMut:GRATicule commands to select one of the two modes for the ...
Page 159 - Table C–7: DISPlay:INTENSITY command options
Display Commands WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual C–27 Table C–7: DISPlay:INTENSITY command options <display mode> <line select mode> <intensity> WFMSets the intensity of the Waveform display <NORMal | H1 | H15> 1 –2047 to 1700 VECSets the intensity of the Vector...
Page 162 - Table C–8: DISPLay:FOCUS command options
Display Commands C–30 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual <scale> disp:scale –100 display:scale? :DISPLAY:SCALEILLUM –100 DISPlay:FOCUS:<line select mode> <range> Adjusts the CRT focus for different Line Select modes. The <range> for all ofthe FOCUS settings is –204...
Page 163 - Error Commands; None
Error Commands WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual C–31 Error Commands The waveform monitor detects errors and records error messages in an errormessage buffer. To determine whether an error has been recorded, send the queryESR?. If an error has been detected, the waveform monitor will res...
Page 164 - Table C–9: Typical ALLEV? responses to detected system errors.
Error Commands C–32 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual The error messages displayed consist of three parts: An ALLEV response number A description of the error type A record of the command string in which the error was detected The description of the error type and the record of the comma...
Page 165 - Eye Pattern Commands
Eye Pattern Commands WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual C–33 Eye Pattern Commands The commands in this section allow you to select either the Eye or EQEyedisplays and to toggle between the Overlay and 10 Eye modes. Use thecommand DISPlay:SINGLE:EYe to enable the Eye display. EYe:DISPlay &...
Page 167 - Gain Commands
Gain Commands WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual C–35 Gain Commands The commands in this section allow you to select fixed gain levels or set variablegain levels for the Waveform, Vector, and Lightning displays. GAIN:AUDIO <DBU0 | DBU4 | DBU8 | DBU12> (WFM 601A Only) Sets the gain l...
Page 170 - Input Commands; Select an input signal source
Input Commands C–38 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Input Commands The commands in this section allow you to make the following changes to thewaveform monitor: Select an input signal source Select which channel or channels to display Set the offset level for the Pb and Pr channels of t...
Page 172 - Jitter Measurement Commands; Selects the units for the readout of jitter magnitude.
Jitter Measurement Commands C–40 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Jitter Measurement Commands The commands in this section allow you to change parameters for the Jittermeasurement display. JITter:HPFILter <J10HZ | J1000HZ | J10KHZ | J100KHZ> (WFM 601M Only) Selects the high-pass f...
Page 174 - Line Select Commands; Table C–10: LINESelect: commands and options
Line Select Commands C–42 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Line Select Commands The commands in this section allow you to select the part of the video signal youwish to display and measure. Use the command MENU LINESelect (page C–50)to enable the Line Select functions. LINESelect:<co...
Page 176 - Position Commands
Position Commands C–44 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Position Commands The commands in this section allow you to position displays vertically andhorizontally on the graticule. POSition:VERTical:<display mode> <range>POSition:HORZ:<display mode> <range> The POS...
Page 177 - Table C–11: POSition:VERTical commands and options; Table C–12: POSition:HORZ commands and options
Position Commands WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual C–45 Table C–11: POSition:VERTical commands and options <display mode> <range> Remarks WFM | EYe | BOWtie –8188 to +8188 Positions the named display vertically. PIX –3120 to +966 Positions the Picture display vertically. VEC...
Page 178 - Preset Commands
Preset Commands C–46 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Preset Commands The commands in this section allow you to select, store, and name parameterpresets for the waveform monitor. Use the command UIMENU:PREset (pageC–15) to enable the preset functions. PREset:REcall <PRESETn | FACTORY...
Page 180 - Sweep Commands; Sets the sweep rate to one line (5
Sweep Commands C–48 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Sweep Commands The commands in this section allow you to manipulate the sweep characteristicsof the waveform monitor. SWEEP:TIMING <ONEL | TWOL | ONEF | TWOF> Sets the sweep rate to one line (5 m sec/div), two line (10 m sec/div...
Page 182 - System Commands; Access the serial number for the waveform monitor
System Commands C–50 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual System Commands Using the commands in this section you can make the following changes to thewaveform monitor: Select menus needed to change various parameters of the waveform monitor Select an appropriate filter for the Waveform and ...
Page 183 - Table C–13: FILTer command options; filt flat
System Commands WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual C–51 FILTer <FLAT | DIFF | LP> Selects a filter setting for the Waveform and Parade displays. Table C–13describes the options for this command. FILTer <FLAT | DIFF | LP>FILTer? <FLAT | DIFF | LP> Table C–13: FILTer comma...
Page 187 - Remote Command Processing Code
WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual C–55 Remote Command Processing Code The following code ensures that the waveform monitor does not drop anycharacters during remote command operations. This procedure expects acharacter string to send and places to put two types of responses: expected and...
Page 195 - Appendix D: User Service; To clean or replace the filter, follow these steps:; Turn off power to the waveform monitor.; the clean, dry filter or a new filter in the fan cover.; Fuse Replacement
WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual D–1 Appendix D: User Service This section describes preventive maintenance for the waveform monitor andhow to replace graticule light bulbs. If the waveform monitor does not functionproperly, send it to a qualified service personnel or contact Tektronix ...
Page 196 - Graticule Light Replacement; This procedure requires the following tools:; Turn off the Power switch and disconnect the AC line cord.; Figure D–1: Graticule light bulb replacement; Required Tools
Appendix D: User Service D–2 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Graticule Light Replacement The graticule is illuminated by small light bulbs located under the bezel thatsurrounds the CRT. You or a service person can replace these bulbs if they burnout. The Accessories kit shipped with yo...
Page 197 - Replace the five knobs below the CRT and tighten the set screws.; Cleaning
Appendix D: User Service WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual D–3 CAUTION. Needle-nosed pliers are not recommended in the following step, as they are more likely to break a bulb. 4. To remove a bulb, position the tweezer tips on the thin, flat portion of the bulb (close to the plastic socke...
Page 199 - Glossary
Page 201 - Glossary–1; The closeness of the indicated value to the true value.
WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Glossary–1 Glossary Accuracy The closeness of the indicated value to the true value. Bandwidth The range of frequencies over which signal amplitude remains constant(within some limit) as it is passed through a system. Baseband Refers to the composite vid...
Page 202 - Glossary–2; See harmonic distortion.
Glossary Glossary–2 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Diamond Display A simplified vector display for RGB signals that defines the valid gamutlimits in the form of two diamonds. Distortion See harmonic distortion. EDH Error detection and handling. Supports the standard SMPTE RP-165, whic...
Page 203 - Glossary–3; Refers to distortions which are independent of signal amplitude.
Glossary WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Glossary–3 Linear Distortion Refers to distortions which are independent of signal amplitude. Lissajous figure An X–Y plot in which the signals applied to both axes are sinusoidalfunctions. For a stable display the signals must be harmonics. Lis...
Page 204 - Glossary–4; terminator must be put at the end of the signal path.
Glossary Glossary–4 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual tion system. These are the three color signals generated by the camera andused by the picture monitor to produce a picture. R–Y One of the color difference signals obtained by subtracting luminance (Y)from the red camera signal. Satur...
Page 205 - Index
Page 207 - Index–1
WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Index–1 Index A Aberrations, serial channel measurements, 3–23Accessories, 1–2 optional accessories, 1–3Options, 1–3standard (included), 1–2 Accuracy, Glossary–1Active PIC CRC Error, in Configure SER ALARM menu, 3–11 AFC, synchronization selection, 3–11A...
Page 208 - Index–2
Index Index–2 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Remote, B–1RS232, B–1 Connectors, rear panel, 2–6Coprocessor code version, determining software version, 3–12 CRC use in AP CRC measurements, 3–51use in EDH measurements, 3–50 CRC value, in Serial format screen, 3–46Cross hair cursor, on pi...
Page 209 - Index–3
Index WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Index–3 jitter measurement, 3–26measurements, 3–22Overlay trigger mode, 3–20rise time actual, 3–25rise time measurement, 3–24Trigger Modes, 3–20vertical gain, 3–21word correlated behavior, 3–27 F F1 AP CRC Value, Serial format selection, 3–46F2 AP ...
Page 210 - Index–4
Index Index–4 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Gamut Alarm, 3–33Gamut Check, in Configure GAMUT menu, 3–10Gamut display, 3–29 Arrowhead Display, 3–31checking RGB gamut, 3–30composite Arrowhead Display, 3–31configure menu, 3–10Diamond Display, 3–29in Functional Check, 1–23setting Gamut a...
Page 211 - Index–5
Index WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Index–5 M MAG, using with Timing Cursors, 3–13Magnified, Sweep, 2–4Manual, Service part number, 1–3Manuals, related, xiMarkers, using, 3–13Measurement amplitude with Vector Display, 3–54cable commands, C–3cable length, 3–49cable length for firmware...
Page 212 - Index–6
Index Index–6 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Option A5, 1–3options, 1–3 Power, connecting, 1–11PR to Y Timing, 3–57Preset, renaming, 3–43Preset Menu, 3–43 Recall, 3–43Recover, 3–43Rename, 3–43Return, 3–43Store, 3–43 Procedure, Functional Check, 1–17Product Description, 1–1 R Rack Adap...
Page 213 - Index–7
Index WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Index–7 SLM:LEVEL?, C–5SLM:RCVR, C–4SLM:SOURCE?, C–4SWEEP:MAG, C–49SWEEP:TIMING, C–48User Interface menu commands, C–14Variable GAIN state for Lightning display, C–37Variable GAIN state for the WFM and VEC displays, C–36 Variable GAIN value for the...
Page 214 - Index–8
Index Index–8 WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Signal receiver power level, 3–49source signal level, 3–49 Signal Present, Serial format selection, 3–46Software Version Number, 3–12Specifications, A–1 Certifications and Compliances, A–11Electrical Specifications, A–1Environmental Charact...
Page 215 - Index–9
Index WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual Index–9 horizontal scale, 3–36vertical scale, 3–34 WFM AS, in Configure WFM/VEC menu, 3–9WFM/VEC, configure menu, 3–9Word correlated behavior, serial channel measurements, 3–27 Word rate trigger, 3–21 Y YPbPr Parade, 3–41