The Tektronix WVR5250 Compact Video Waveform Rasterizer provides an ideal solution for basic video and audio (with Option AUD) monitoring needs in a convenient 1RU, half-rack, short-depth form factor, suitable for space-constrained environments. This versatile instrument can accept power from a 12 V DC source or a 100-240 V AC converter.
SDI input provides multiformat support for HD-SDI (SMPTE 292), SD-SDI (ITU-R BT.601) and Dual Link (SMPTE 372) signal formats. The instrument provides automatic format detection for 3G/HD/SD-SDI on each input. Option 3G is required for support of Level A and Level B SMPTE 425/424 formats. The WVR5250 has HDMI inputs with HDCP support that can be connected to encrypted (HDCP) consumer devices for monitoring the video and audio signals.
Optional audio monitoring support for 16 channels of Embedded AES/EBU Audio (Option AUD) provides a variety of audio level bar monitoring, multichannel surround sound display1 and flexible Lissajous display. A front-panel headphone port can be used for easy compliance verification of digital audio without the need for an additional piece of equipment.
This instrument provides the reliability of the Tektronix waveform rasterizers family in a compact, basic monitoring product. The WVR5250 offers uncompromised monitoring quality with sharp CRT-like traces, patented Gamut displays, picture thumbnail, display freeze, and an error log for 10,000 events for efficient content compliance verification.
Applications:
Content Acquisition with DSLR camera
Quality Control (QC) at DVD / Blu-ray master disk authoring in Post
Production
CALM and Picture quality monitoring in distribution with STB output
Color Correction and Manipulation
Content Editing and Special Effects
Content Quality Control (QC) in Production and Post Production
Field Production Setup and Troubleshooting