
Automated Video Measurement Set — VM6000
Multiburs
t Measurement Results Display (Option SD and HD)
Fast, Accurate, and Reliable Automated Video
Measurements
The VM6000 is differentiated from conventional oscilloscopes, waveform
monitors, or m odular instrume nts by its automated video measurem ents.
Automated measurements deliver benefits in terms of speed, accuracy, and
repeatability with ease of use that almost obsoletes manual approaches,
and even user
-developed programs. Automating signal configuration,
signal acquisition, a nd data analysis enables robust and re liable operation,
impervious to signal variations. The VM6000 a pplies optimized vide o
measurement algorithms and extended data processing to deliver accuracy
and reliability that outperforms even the most skilled expert user.
AutoFormatDetect–Simplifies operation by autom atically detecting
the format applied to the instrument. Allows multiple formats to be tested
automatically in sequence witho ut the need for user intervention.
Auto Configu
ration –
By selecting the applicable form at and desired
measurements from the configuration menu, the VM6000 automatically
configures gain, offset, and time scale based on th e nominal signal values
expected. Variations from nominal values a re a ccommodated w ith auto
range capabilities.
Auto Range – The auto range feature enhances accuracy and enables
automated measurem ent of signals that vary from nominal levels. This
feature automa
tically optimizes gain and offset ba sed on the signal
conditions when they deviate from nominal, enabling the instrument to
consistently pre se nt the best results possible.
Automatic Special Position – The VM6000’s automatic special po sition
function ensu
res that automated measurements are robust to temporal
signal distortions, alternate test signals, and alternate output display modes.
Always active, this feature identifies appropriate test signal events and
sets measurement cursor locations optimally to ensure consistent and
meaningful test results. Mea surement location selections made by the
VM6000 can be analyzed or documented w ith the selectable feature
included in th
e report generat or.
Auto Mode – Auto mode enables users to instruct the instrument to make
one, selected, or all automated video measurements with a single a run
command. While functioning in Auto mode, the instrument automatically
selects the a
ppropriate test signal line, utilizes preset measureme nt
configurations and averag ing selected by the user, an d complet es each
measurement. Auto mode also includes multiline measuremen ts capability,
enabling users to measure selected parameters on m any or all lines in a
frame with a s ingle run command.
Measurement Cursors (Sp ecial Position) – Options SD and HD address
requirement for custom s ignal analysis by enabling users to input
customized measurement locations for the Freq uency Response,
Levels, and Noise measurement parameters. For frequency response
measurements, users can select either timing location input or frequency
input to mak
e response measurements anywhere within the supported
video bandwidth utilizing a standard sweep signal. Input locations can
be further toggled within YPbPr signals to accommodate either 4:2:2 or
4:4:4 vide o. This enables detailed analysis of roll-off, frequency distortion,
identification of spurs, and aliasing anywhere across the useful frequ ency
spectrum. Cursors for t he L evels parameter enable flexible, automated
measuremen
t of 3 channel levels for 1-8 individual pedestals on a line, such
as can be fou nd with ARIB signals, MacBeth Charts, or other noncolor b ar
signals. Noise special position cursors allow temporal windowing for noise
measurements, enabling noise me asurements on signals such as color
bars, staircases, or camera test charts.
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