VTM4150PKG

Multiformat, Modular Rasterizer Monitor

Harris® Videotek® VTM4150 packages are predefined module groupings designed to quickly deliver the onscreen monitoring solution you need. Select among 3 Gb/s, HD/SD-SDI, SD-SDI, analog composite and ASI video monitoring with advanced physical layer jitter analysis, Dolby®, advanced audio and lip sync monitoring options to build a system customized to your requirements. A 3D Analysis option allows the VTM4150PKG to support a variety of 3D television formats with multiple picture modes.

The perfect solution for today's multiformat environments, the VTM4150PKG features the first user-configurable, field-upgradeable, multiformat test and measurement console. The innovative modular platform makes the VTM series fully customizable and affords broadcasters unprecedented flexibility.

When fully equipped, the VTM Series is the only test instrument of its kind that monitors and displays as many as four inputs simultaneously. The Harris proprietary graphic display engines enable multiple input configurations to accommodate any environment. 3 Gb/s, HD/SD, SD-only, 3D, DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310M and composite analog inputs are available. Users can mix and match the appropriate options, such as eye pattern with jitter display and audio packages featuring Dolby decoding, to create the ideal tool for their specific application. A further benefit is a clear upgrade path when monitoring requirements change.

Features

  • User-configurable hardware
  • Dual auto-detecting inputs for 3G/HD/SD-SDI or analog composite
  • Single-input ASI monitoring option
  • Standards: SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C, NTSC/PAL
  • Multiple reference inputs
  • Simultaneous display of up to four pictures
  • 3D analysis upgrade with multiple 3D formats and displays
  • Simultaneous display of up to four different inputs
  • Customizable display functions, including screen location and multiple displays
  • Patented video relative timing display
  • Patented gamut display
  • Pixel locator/data word analyzer
  • Multiple-picture thumbnail
  • A/B parade and overlay
  • 608, 708 closed-caption detect, alarm, display
  • Teletext detect, alarm, display
  • Comprehensive alarm set with peak level report
  • 16 direct-access user presets
  • Illuminated controls and indicators
  • DVI-I output
  • Front and back USB ports for data transfer
  • Bypass function enable
  • 10/100Base-T Ethernet, SNMP agent
  • Web server
  • SpyderWeb II remote control and logging software
  • GPI and router control
Selectable Options
  • Video Inputs
    • Dual HD/SD-SDI
    • Dual SD-SDI (upgradeable to HD/SD)
    • Dual SD-SDI with eye pattern (upgradeable to HD/SD)
    • Dual HD/SD-SDI with eye pattern
    • Dual HD/SD-SDI with eye pattern and jitter waveform or spectrum display
    • 3D analysis
    • Dual 3G/HD/SD-SDI with RGB dual link
    • Dual ASI
    • Dual composite analog
  • Audio
    • Metering and monitoring of up to eight channels of analog, AES/EBU or embedded audio
    • Dolby® Digital, Dolby Surround EX, Dolby E, Dolby Pro-Logic® I formats
    • Dolby decoded outputs
    • Loudness metering and alarm
    • Multiple audio Lissajous displays

Product Details

The VTM Series is loaded with features designed to enhance the user experience, including illuminated controls, simple navigation and a compact 1RU console. Favorite display configurations are instantly recalled using assignable one-touch presets. Whether customized with specially selected options or preconfigured by Harris experts, the VTM4150 is the ideal choice for any facility. The console is easily configured via direct access to display functions, selectable screen location and context-sensitive pop-up menus. The intuitive navigation system enables easy access to all functions for even the most inexperienced users.

All VTM4150PKG base models feature the patented Harris Q-SEE™ technology, which enables users to configure a common XGA monitor for any specific need. Whether the desire is for full screen, quadrant with picture thumbnail or the convenient MULTI mode, Q-SEE can make it happen. Choose from waveform, vector, gamut, audio, picture and timing displays, and place each in any quadrant on the screen.

Q-SEE is just one more way the VTM Series proves itself as the most versatile instrument in its class. When equipped with the proper input options, the VTM Series can output four different waveforms to the Q-SEE display, from four distinct signals — in essence, handling a job that used to require four separate monitoring systems.

VTM4150PKG options include dual HD/SD-SDI eye pattern with jitter display, 3D analysis, dual 3G/HD/SD-SDI, dual HD/SD-SDI, dual SD-SDI, dual ASI and dual analog composite inputs, RGB Dual Link, advanced audio analysis with CineSound® Surround display and comprehensive Dolby decoding. The SD-SDI and SD-SDI eye pattern inputs can be field-upgraded to HD/SD with the purchase of an unlock key.

TVM-VTM-3D Analysis Option
The newest advances in 3D testing are available in the VTM4150PKG. The new graphics engine enables the display of up to four 3D pictures or a combination of multiple 3D pictures and/or waveforms, including the ability to display separate left-eye and right-eye pictures and waveforms simultaneously. 3D testing capability requires the TVM-VTM-3D option (for those owners of the VTM4100PKG or VTM4140PKG, the upgrade path is with the VTM-50-F).

The 3D Analysis option includes the following picture modes: Split, L-R (left minus right), Mosaic, Mix, and Anaglyph.

The Split picture display is useful for locating vertical misalignment of a stereo camera pair and focus differences between left and right inputs. The split location is adjustable across the picture, allowing the user to select the overlap location for determining the best place for alignment.

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Split picture display

The L-R picture display is generated by subtracting the luma value of the right source from the luma value of the left. The result of the subtraction is pure gray if the left and right images perfectly line up. This function is useful in aligning the 3D camera rig on a test chart, as small differences are easily discernable.

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L-R picture display

The Mosaic picture display is useful for catching differences in color/brightness of the left and right sources. For example, on a surface containing a basic, constant color — such as a wall, a field or the sky — if the two cameras are matched for color brightness, contrast, etc., the mosaic pattern is not visible; if the cameras are not matched, the mosaic pattern is easily visible. Also, adjacent mosaic “boxes” will look more mismatched for parts of a scene containing greater 3D depth. The unit has a vertical and horizontal adjustment for the mosaic block size, allowing the user to select the optimum block size for making deterministic evaluation of the signal.

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Mosaic picture display

The Mix picture display feature shows a 50/50 mix of the A and B inputs. This mode is useful for seeing both left and right views superimposed on each other, and therefore instantly highlights the parts of the scene that have greater 3D depth than others. This view is achieved by performing a 50 percent mix of the red, green and blue components of the left and right image pairs.

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Mix picture display

The Anaglyph picture display allows the use of common red/green or cyan/magenta glasses to see the 3D effect without special monitors or expensive, active 3D glasses. This method of viewing 3D is inferior to the use of shutter glasses, but makes it easy for an operator wearing anaglyph glasses to check the 3D effect on any color display. Anaglyph glasses possess two different lenses of different (usually chromatically opposite) colors, such as red and cyan or green and magenta.

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Anaglyph picture display

Specifications

Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.

VIDEO

 
HD/SD-SDI Input Module (TVM-VTM-SDI-H)
Two looping inputs accepting SD SMPTE 259M-C formats or HD SMPTE 292M formats including: 525/59.94, 625/50, 1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080p/30, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/25, 1080p/24, 1080p/23.98, 1080p/30sF, 1080p/29.97sF, 1080p/25sF, 1080p/24sF, 1080p/23.98sF, 720p/60, 720p/59.94, 720p/50, 720p/30, 720p/29.97, 720p/24 and 720p/23.98

Data Rate270 Mb/s, 1.485 Gb/s, auto-detect
Connectors4 BNCs, Hi-Z passive looping
Level800 mV, nominal
Input EQ270 Mb/s: 250 m of 8281
1.485 Gb/s: 100 m of 8281
Return Loss≤-15 dB, 5 MHz to 1.485 GHz
SDI Monitor OutputFollows the selected digital input
Data Rate270 Mb/s and 1.485 Gb/s
ConnectorBNC
Level800 mV, nominal

SD-SDI Input Module (TVM-VTM-SDI-S)
Two looping SMPTE 259M-C inputs, auto detect 525/59.94, 625/50

Input ImpedanceHi-Z, looping
Input EQUp to 250 m, Belden 8281 at 270 Mb/s
Return Loss≤-25 dB 5 to 270 MHz

3G/HD/SD-SDI Input Module (TVM-VTM-3GB)
Two looping inputs accepting 3 Gb/s SMPTE 424M inputs, SD SMPTE 259M-C formats or HD SMPTE 292M formats, including 525/59.94, 625/50, 1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080p/60, 1080p/59.94, 1080p/50, 1080p/30, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/25, 1080p/24, 1080p/23.98, 1080p/30sF, 1080p/29.97sF, 1080p/25sF, 1080p/24sF, 1080p/23.98sF, 720p/60, 720p/59.94, 720p/50, 720p/30, 720p/29.97, 720p/24 and 720p/23.98

Data Rate270 Mb/s, 1.485 Gb/s, 2.97 Gb/s, auto-detect
Input Impedance75 ohms, active looping
Input EQUp to 250 m, Belden 8281 at 270 Mb/s, 100 m, Belden 8282 at 1.485 Gb/s or 800 m, Belden 1694A at 2.97 Gb/s
Return Loss≤-25 dB, 5 to 270 MHz; ≤-15 dB, 270 MHz to 1.5 GHz; ≤-10 dB, 1.5 to 2.97 GHz
ConnectorBNC

 
ASI Input Module (TVM-VTM-ASI)
Two looping inputs accepting DVB-ASI or SMPTE 310M signals, auto detect. Monitoring of ATSC PSIP or DVB PSI tables. ETSI TR 101-290 priority 1, 2 and 3 alarms including buffer errors

Input Data RateDVB-ASI: 270 Mb/s, maximum payload 120 Mb/s
SMPTE 310M: 19.393 Mb/s, or 38.785 Mb/s
Input Connectors4 BNCs, Hi-Z passive looping
Input Level800 mV, nominal
Input EQ250 m, Belden 8281
Return Loss≤-15 dB, 5 to 270 MHz
Monitor OutputFollows the selected digital input
Output Level800 mV, nominal
Output Data RateDVB-ASI: 270 Mb/s
SMPTE 310M: 19.393 or 38.785 Mb/s
Output ConnectorBNC
ATSC Display TablesPAT (Program Association Table)
INFO (from the Program and System Information Protocol (PSIP))
PMT (Program Map Table)
MGT (Master Guide Table)
VCT (Virtual Channel Table)
RRT (Region Rating Table)
STT (System Time Table)
EIT (Event Information Table)
EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
BW (Bandwidth)
DVB Display TablesPAT (Program Association Table)
INFO (from the Program and Information Table (SI))
PMT (Program Map Table)
EIT (Event Information Table)
CAT (Conditional Access Table)
NIT (Network Information Table)
SDT (Service Description Table)
BW (Bandwidth)

 
Jitter Evaluation Input Module (TVM-VTM-JEM)
Two looping inputs accepting SD SMPTE 259M-C formats or HD SMPTE 292M formats

Data Rate270 Mb/s, 1.485 Gb/s, auto-detect
Connectors4 BNCs, Hi-Z active-looping
Level800 mV, nominal
Input EQ270 Mb/s: 250 m, Belden 8281 
1.485 Gb/s: 80 m, Belden 8281 
Return Loss≤-15 dB 5 MHz to 1.485 GHz
SDI Monitoring OutputFollows the selected digital input
Output Data Rate270 Mb/s and 1.485 Gb/s
Output ConnectorBNC
Output Level800 mV, nominal
Jitter DemodDisplays pk-pk jitter as a bar graph and
numeric readout, jitter waveform or frequency spectrum
Bar Graph0 to 1 UI or 0 to 0.2 UI with numeric readout
Filter10 Hz ±2 Hz
1 kHz ±5%
10 kHz ±5%
100 kHz ±5%
WaveformSynchronized with video
1 H, 2 H, 1 V or 2 V sweep rate
Line-select may be applied
Frequency PlotDisplays a frequency histogram from the filter setting up to a maximum frequency of 1 or 5 MHz
Eye Parameter MeasurementAmplitude, rise time, fall time
Measurement Bandwidth250 kHz to 2250 MHz
-3 to +1 dB relative to 750 MHz
Filters10 Hz ±2 Hz
100 Hz ±10 Hz
1 kHz ±100 Hz
Amplitude±2% with a displayed waveform of 800 mV
Overshoots±2% with a displayed overshoot of 10%
20% maximum
Rise and Fall TimeWithin 2% of the displayed rise/fall time

 
Analog Input Module (TVM-VTM-ACV-2)
Two looping inputs, NTSC/PAL composite video, auto detect

Signal Level1 V pk-pk
Input ImpedanceHi-Z, looping
Return Loss≤-45 dB 100 kHz to 5 MHz
DC Restore Clamp TimeBack Porch
DC Restorer Level Shift Due to Pres. Or Absence of Burst≤1 IRE/unit
DC Restorer Level Shift with Change from 50% APL to 10% APL or to 90% APL≤1 IRE/unit
DC Restorer 60 Hz Attenuation
Slow≤5%
Fast≥90%
Maximum Input Amplitude(AC+DC) 2.5 to -1.5 VDC restorer off, ±3.0 VDC restorer on

 
Reference
Analog blackburst, NTSC/PAL composite video, tri-level sync auto detect (per SMPTE 274M)
Levels286 mV pk-pk ±6 dB (blackburst NTSC)
300 mV pk-pk ±6 dB (PAL sync and burst)
600 mV pk-pk ±3 dB (tri level Sync)
ImpedanceSelectable Hi-Z looping or 75 ohms Terminating
Return Loss≤-40 dB, 100 kHz to 5 MHz
ConnectorsBNC

DVI-I Output 
Digital LevelsPer DDWG DVI rev1
R, G, B LevelsSelectable 0.7 or 1 V pk-pk, nominal
Pixel Rate65 Mp/s
R, G, B Impedance75 ohms
Horizontal SyncNegative TTL pulse @ 48,363 Hz ±1%
Vertical SyncNegative TTL pulse @ 60.004 Hz ±1%
Display Accuracy±1% waveform
±1° vector
±37 ns timing digital
±300 ns timing analog
Connector29-pin DVI-I, female

Audio Options 
Inputs (Analog)8 monophonic or four stereo channels, balanced or unbalanced
Maximum Input Level+24 dBu
Input Connector37-pin D-sub, male
Impedance>20 k ohms
Inputs (Digital)16 embedded audio channels, 4 or 8 AES/EBU serial digital pairs, (option dependent) Optional Dolby® E or AC-3 stream
Input Connectors4 or 8, BNC, female
Impedance75 ohms
Outputs (Analog)8 monophonic or 4 stereo channels, balanced or unbalanced, follows selected audio input; Dolby® inputs produce a 2-channel mix down and/or full 8-channel decode
Output Level+24 dBu max
+6 to -50 dB adjustable
For digital audio, -20 dBFS produces a +4 dBu analog output level
Output Connector37-pin D-sub, male, shared with inputs
Impedance10 ohms unbalanced or 20 ohms balanced, nominal
Signal To Noise: Outputs (Digital)100 dB (relative to signal level out of +24 dBu), typical 4 AES/EBU and one Dolby® Digital, Dolby® E, or AES stream embedded in the selected digital video source
Output Connector4 BNC, female shared with input
Impedance75 ohms

Control 
GPI9 total with 4 input and 5 preset recall selections or individually user configured
GPO2 alarms, user-configured
Connector26-pin HD (high-density) D-sub, female
Input Impedance10 k ohms returned to 5 VDC
Alarm OutputRelay closure
Maximum Relay Current350 mA @30 VDC
External Router Control1 RJ11 female, for use with Videotek RS-12A router for input expansion
Peripheral InterfaceUSB 1.1 supporting storage devices, and keyboard
ConnectorUSB 1.1, Type A, female
CommunicationsEthernet port - 10/100Base-T
ConnectorRJ45 Ethernet female

Timecode 
InputLTC, Ancillary Timecode (HD only), DVITC extracted from SD inputs

Display 
GeneralA quadrant display for viewing an input on up to 4 different displays as picture, waveform, vector, audio, alarm status, timing, optional eye pattern, simultaneously or individually as a full-screen display of each separately. Additional data analyzer display for pixel analysis. Also view multiple waveform and vectors of the same or different inputs 
WaveformComposite, YCBCR or RGB, parade/overlay of like formats
Sweep Time Base1 or 2 H, with x1, x5 and x10 horizontal magnification, 1 or 2 V with x1, x5 and x25 horizontal magnification
Waveform Accuracy≤1%
Waveform Frequency ResponseAnalog:
25 Hz to 5.75 MHz within ±1% of amplitude at 50 kHz
SD:
±0.5% to 5.75 MHz Y
±0.5% to 2.50 MHz CB, CR
HD:
±0.5% to 30 MHz Y
±0.5% to 15 MHz CB, CR
Eye (Optional) 
Sweep Time BaseOverlay (3 eye) or 20 eye (HD), 10 eye (SD)
Filters10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz
Display Accuracy±1%
Measurement Analog Bandwidth250 kHz to 2250 MHz, -3 to 1 dB relative to 750 MHz
Jitter Overshoot≤20% for all frequencies up to 300 kHz
Intrinsic Jitter<70 ps for HD
<150 ps for SD
Intrinsic Wander<150 ps for HD
 <300 ps for SD
JitterBar graph showing jitter magnitude
Display Range0 UI to 1.0 UI
VectorR - Y vs. B - Y for Analog
CB vs. CR for HD or SD
Vector Accuracy≤1°
GamutEncoded or RGB gamut displays with upper and lower limit selection
Audio (Optional)2, 4, 6 or 8 channels displayed simultaneously

Power Requirements 
Power Input90 to 260 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption180 VA

Mechanical 
Dimensions (H x W x D)1.75 x 19.0 x 19.0 in. (4.5 x48.3 x 48.3 cm)

Environmental 
Operating Temperature32° to 113° F (0° to 45° C)
Storage Temperature-40° to 149° F (-40° to 65° C)
Humidity85% maximum (non-condensing)
Operating AltitudeTo 6,562 ft (2,000 m) above sea level
Polution Degree2

Standard Accessories
Operator's manual on CD
GPI/LTC breakout terminal board
DVI to VGA adapter
Rackmount kit
Power cord*
Spyderweb II software on CD

*North America cord supplied unless optional cord selected at time of order

Ordering Information

Package Descriptions
VTM4150PKGVTM Series rasterizer package supporting four picture display with HD/SD-SDI inputs
VTM4150PKG-3GVTM Series rasterizer package supporting four picture display with 3Gb/HD/SD-SDI inputs
VTM4150PKG-EHVTM Series rasterizer package supporting four picture display with HD/SD-SDI eye pattern inputs
VTM4150PKG-EJVTM Series rasterizer package supporting four picture display with HD/SD-SDI advanced jitter eye pattern inputs
VTM4150PKG-ESVTM Series rasterizer package supporting four picture display with SD-SDI eye pattern inputs
VTM4150PKG-SDVTM Series rasterizer package supporting four picture display with SD-SDI inputs
 
Video Options
TVM-VTM-SDI-H2 passive looping SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI) and SMPTE 259M-C (SD-SDI) inputs, auto detect and monitor output
TVM-VTM-3GB2 active looping SMPTE 424M (3 Gb/s), SMPTE 372 (dual line), SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI) and SMPTE 259M-C (SD-SDI) inputs, auto detect and monitor output
TVM-VTM-EYE-H2 active looping SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI) and SMPTE 259M-C (SD-SDI) inputs, auto detect with eye pattern and monitor output
TVM-VTM-JEM2 active looping SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI) and SMPTE 259M-C (SD-SDI), auto-sensing inputs. Eye pattern display and jitter waveform or spectrum can be viewed individually or together as part of a quad display
TVM-VTM-SDI-S2 passive looping SMPTE 259M-C (SD-SDI) inputs, auto detect and monitor output
TVM-VTM-EYE-S2 active looping SMPTE 259M-C (SD-SDI) inputs, auto detect with eye pattern and monitor output
TVM-VTM-ACV-22 passive looping analog composite video inputs for NTSC or PAL format, auto detect
TVM-VTM-ASIDual DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310 input module with MPEG data analysis. Provides single transport stream program information and bandwidth measurements. Monitors MPEG and ATSC tables for errors and repetition rates. Alarms for ETSI TR-101-290 first, second and third priority errors
TVM-VTM-DLKExpands the dual-link capability of the TVM-VTM-SDI-H, TVM-VTM-EYE-H and TVM-VTM-JEM to include 10-bit RGB (4:4:4) and RGB+A (4:4:4:4) formats
TVM-VTM-3DAdvanced 3D analysis package that adds 3D picture and waveform displays in quadrant or full-screen views to the TVM9150PKG and VTM4150PKG
 
Advanced Audio Options
VTM-A3-OPT 2Advanced audio analysis option; bar graphs and CineSound®; view up to 8 audio channels; includes 4 analog stereo inputs, 4 AES/EBU shared input/output pairs and 16 channels of embedded audio; analog monitoring outputs of up to 8 channels simultaneously
VTM-A3-4004Audio expansion module; adds 4 AES/EBU input pairs to VTM-A3-OPT 2
VTM-A3-OPT 3Advanced audio analysis option; bar graphs and CineSound®; view up to 8 audio channels; includes 4 analog stereo inputs, 8 AES/EBU inputs with 4 shared outputs and 16 channels of embedded audio; analog monitoring outputs of up to 8 channels simultaneously; custom meter labels
VTM-A3-OPT 3TLAdvanced audio analysis option; bar graphs and CineSound®; view up to 8 audio channels; includes 4 analog stereo inputs, 8 AES/EBU inputs with 4 shared outputs and 16 channels of embedded audio; analog monitoring outputs of up to 8 channels simultaneously; includes loudness monitoring and audio true peak metering to ITU-R BS.1770
VTM-A3-OPT 5Advanced audio analysis option; bar graphs and CineSound®; view up to 8 audio channels; includes 4 analog stereo inputs, eight AES/EBU inputs with 4 shared outputs and 16 channels of embedded audio; analog monitoring outputs of up to 8 channels simultaneously; custom meter labels full decoding of Dolby® D or Dolby® E with up to 8 analog outputs, Dolby® metadata display
VTM-A3-OPT 5TLAdvanced audio analysis option; bar graphs and CineSound®; view up to 8 audio channels; includes 4 analog stereo inputs, 8 AES/EBU inputs with 4 shared outputs and 16 channels of embedded audio; analog monitoring outputs of up to 8 channels simultaneously; custom meter labels full decoding of Dolby® D or Dolby® E with up to 8 analog outputs, Dolby® metadata display; includes loudness monitoring and audio true peak metering to ITU-R BS.1770
VTM-A3-OPT 3TO5Adds Dolby® Digital or Dolby® E decoding and Dolby® metadata display to VTM-A3-OPT 3 or VTM-A3-OPT 3TL
VTM-A3-OPT V2AAdds video to audio timing measurement (lip sync) to the VTM-A3-OPT 3TL or VTM-A3-OPT 5TL. Requires a source of the V2A test signal

 
 
Remote Control Options
RCU-1000Remote control panel for TVM Series, VTM Series and AVM-717
 
Power Cord Options
EPCEuropean power cord
EPC-UKUnited Kingdom power cord
EPC-AAAustralian power cord
NOTE: North America power cord supplied unless otherwise specififed at time of order
Sales Contacts
  • North America +1 800 231 9673
  • Caribbean and Latin America +1 786 437 1960
  • Europe and Africa +44 118 964 8200
  • Middle East and South Asia  +971 4 433 8250
  • Asia, Pacific Rim +852 2776 0628

Data Sheet

VTM4150PKG