Tektronix WFM8300 Waveform Monitor

Overview

The Tektronix WFM8300 is a comprehensive video/audio/data monitor and analyzer platform. It provides flexible monitoring options for diverse video and audio formats including 4K/UHDTV, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, composite analog video, and multiple digital audio formats with optional Dolby support.

Key Features

• Video/audio/data monitor and analyzer in one platform
• Support for 4K/UHDTV (4096×2160 and 3840×2160) with Square Division and 2-Sample Interleave formats
• Standard auto-detection of HD/SD-SDI and multiple Dual Link video formats
• Optional 3G-SDI Level A and Level B format support
• Optional composite analog video and digital audio monitoring
• Optional Dolby E, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Digital decoding
• Superior jitter waveform and eye pattern display for 3G-SDI with patented cable length measurement
• Multiple input mode for simultaneous monitoring of 2–4 SDI inputs
• Black picture and frozen picture detection
• Comprehensive audio monitoring with Lissajous display and loudness monitoring to ITU-R BS.1770-3
• ANC data monitoring including CEA708/608 closed captions, Teletext, and SMPTE 2031
• FlexVu flexible four-tile customizable display
• 32 instrument presets for quick configuration recall
• Front-panel USB and headphone ports for easy data transfer and audio verification
• SNMP and Ethernet remote interface capabilities for centralized control

Applications

• Video production and post-production monitoring
• Broadcast facility signal quality assurance
• Content creation and color grading
• Audio/video synchronization verification
• Equipment testing and troubleshooting