VTM SERIES

VTM Series Display Versatility

Featuring Q-SEE Technology

VIDEOTEK TEST AND MEASUREMENT

Monitor Optional

Harris Videotek VTM Series features the worlds first user-configurable, Vector and Waveform Display of HD and
SD signals.
field-upgradeable, Multiformat test and measurement console. The
innovative modular platform makes the VTM Series fully customizable and
affords broadcasters unprecedented flexibility to choose exactly how theyll
apply the award-winning Videotek technology. Its the perfect solution for
todays multiformat environment.

Start with the number of signals that can be monitored. When fully
equipped, the VTM Series is the only test instrument of its kind that
monitors and displays as many as four inputs simultaneously. Videoteks
proprietary graphic display engines enable multiple input configurations to
accommodate any environment. HD / SD, SD and composite analog inputs
are available. Users can mix and match the appropriate graphic display
engine to other options like eye-pattern with jitter display, ASI and audio
packages featuring Dolby decoding to create the ideal instrument for their HD Eye Pattern Waveform and Jitter
specific need. A further benefit is a clear upgrade path when technical Display with Amplitude Cursors and
requirements change. Picture Thumbnail.

Based on the popular VTM products and featuring the same technological
advances introduced in Harris Videotek TVM instruments, the new VTM
Series will impress with its functionality offering Waveform, Vector, Gamut,
Audio, Picture, Timing, and Data Analyzer screens. But thats just the
beginning. The unique patented Q-SEE display enhances the performance
of this instrument when viewed on any common XGA monitor.

The VTM Series is also loaded with features designed to enhance the
users experience: illuminated controls, simple and intuitive navigation and
a compact 1RU console. Favorite display configurations are instantly
recalled using the assignable one-touch presets. MULTI Mode Display showing Relative
Whether customized with specially selected options or preconfigured by Timing with Waveform and Vector.
Harris experts, the VTM Series is the optimal choice for any facility.

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Features
 User-configurable hardware

 Display engine flexibility

 Dual auto-detecting inputs for HD/SD-SDI,

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SD-SDI, or Analog Composite

 Standards: SMPTE-292M, SMPTE-259M-C,

NTSC/PAL
 Multiple Reference Inputs

 Capability of displaying up to four different

inputs simultaneously
 Customizable display functions, screen

location, multiple displays

 Video Relative Timing display
Example of Intuitive SETUP Navigation
 Patented Gamut display

 Multiple Picture Thumbnail

The VTM Series console is easily configured via direct access-to-display  A/B Parade and Overlay
functions, selectable location and context-sensitive pop-up menus. The  608/708 Closed Caption detect/alarm/display

intuitive navigation system enables easy access to all functions for even the  Comprehensive Alarm set, Peak Level Report

most inexperienced users.  16 direct-access user presets

 Illuminated controls and indicators

 DVI-I output

 USB ports front and back

 10/100BaseT Ethernet, SNMP agent, Web

Server, SpyderWeb II
 GPI and Router control

Options
 Selectable Graphic Display Engines

 Pixel locator/Data Word Analyzer

 Selectable Video Input Modules

- Dual HD/SD-SDI Input

- Dual HD/SD-SDI Input with Eye Pattern
- Dual SD-SDI Input
Q-SEE, Harris patented display technology, enables users to configure - Dual SD-SDI Input with Eye Pattern
their screen for any specific need. Whether full-screen, quadrant with - Dual Composite Analog Input (NTSC/PAL)
picture thumbnail, or the convenient MULTI mode, Q-SEE can make it - Dual ASI Input
 RGB Dual link
happen. Choose from waveform, vector, gamut, audio, picture and timing
 A3, Advanced Audio Analysis Modules
displays, and place each in any quadrant on the screen.
- Meter and monitor up to eight channels of
Q-SEE is just one more way the VTM Series proves it is the most versatile Analog, AES / EBU and Embedded
instrument in its class. When equipped with the proper input options, the - Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround EX,
Dolby E Pro-Logic I formats
VTM Series can output four different waveforms to the Q-SEE display,
- Dolby decoded outputs
from four distinct signals in essence, handling a job that used to require
- "Loudness" metering and alarm
four separate monitoring instruments. - Multiple audio Lissajous display
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VTM Series Back Panel

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VTM Series Preconfigured Packages and Options
Pixel
Package Standard Inputs Optional Looping WFM Gamut Eye Pattern Vector Locator/Data Line Select Relative Closed Alarm Log Audio Output Size
Inputs Inputs Word Analyzer Timing Caption Type

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VTM-4100 2 HD/SD 2 YES, Passive YES YES Option YES Option YES YES YES YES Option XGA/DVI 1RU
PKG

VTM-4100 2 HD/SD with Eye 2 YES, Active YES YES YES YES Option YES YES YES YES Option XGA/DVI 1RU
PKG-E

VTM-3100 2 SD 2 YES, Passive YES YES Option YES Option YES YES YES YES Option XGA/DVI 1RU
PKG

VTM-3100 2 SD with Eye 2 YES, Active YES YES YES YES Option YES YES YES YES Option XGA/DVI 1RU
PKG-E

VTM-3100 2 Composite 2, YES, Passive YES No Option YES NO YES YES YES YES Option XGA/DVI 1RU
PKG-A Composite

VTM Console (model VTM-ASX)

Console for all VTM Series on screen monitor instruments. Included are the chassis, power supply, cooling system fans, and
system controller. Front-panel controls with USB port, and back panel connections for Ethernet, 2nd USB port, one router
and remote port, and LTC / GPI interface. A Graphic Display Engine and at least one input module are required for operation.

Options
VTM-OPT 40, GDE Module (graphic display engine) affords unit VTM-OPT DLK, Expands the Dual Link capability of the VTM-OPT
display capability of four (4)input sources at a time (requires EYE-2 and VTM-OPT HD/SD to include 10-bit RGB (4:4:4) and
optional input module). Includes Video Relative Timing display Pixel RGB+A (4:4:4:4) formats (Requires VTM-OPT 40.)
Locator/Data Word Analyzer and Alarms with Peak Level
VTM-OPT EYE-1, Dual SD-SDI Input module with SD Eye pattern.
Reporting.
Two active looping connections with auto-detection (525/625).
VTM-OPT 10, GDE Module (display engine) affords unit display Monitoring output.
capability of one (1)input source at a time. Includes Video
VTM-OPT SD, Dual SD-SDI Input module. Two passive looping
Relative Timing display and Alarms with Peak Level Reporting.
connections with auto-detection (525/625) and Line Select.
VTM-OPT AAP, Advanced Analysis Package. Software upgrade Internal and Blackburst references. Monitoring output.
only. Adds Pixel Locator/Data Word Analyzer to VTM-OPT 10.
VTM-OPT ACV-2, Dual Composite Analog Input module. Two
VTM-OPT EYE-2, Dual HD/SD-SDI Input module with HD/SD Eye passive looping connections (NTSC/PAL) with auto-detection and
pattern. Two active looping connections with auto-detection Line Select.
(1080i, 1080p, and 720p at all popular frame rates including SD
VTM-OPT ASI, Dual DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310 Input Module. Two
525/625). Monitoring output.
passive looping connections with auto detection. ATSC/DVB table
VTM-OPT HD/SD, Dual HD/SD-SDI Input module. Two passive analysis.
looping connections with auto-detection (1080i, 1080p, and 720p
RCU-1000, Remote Control Panel for VTM Series instruments.
at all popular frame rates including SD 525/625) and Line Select.
Replicates all of the Front-panel controls. 1RU.
Internal and Blackburst/Tri level references. Monitoring output.
A3, Advanced Audio Analysis Options for VTM Series Instruments
Harris offers a wide range of audio options to complement the advanced technology of the VTM Series test instruments. Options
provide the ability to monitor / decode Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby E, embedded, AES / EBU and analog
audio. Additional tools include numerous International meter scales and ballistics, Metadata information display, Lissajous and
CineSound displays plus many more professional features. Please refer to the chart below for additional information.
Audio Loudness SNR Channels Embed. Analog Analog AES/EBU AES Input AES/EBU Channel Dolby Dolby Dolby Alarms Dolby
Options Monitoring Displayed Audio Input Outputs Inputs Expansion Outputs** Map Digital 2-ch. 8-ch. Metadata
Channels Output Decode Decode Display
VTM A3-Opt. 2 NO 100dB 8 YES 8 8 4 4* 4 NO NO NO NO YES NO
VTM A3-Opt. 3 YES 100dB 8 YES 8 8 8 Standard 4 YES NO NO NO YES NO
VTM A3-Opt. 5 YES 100dB 8 YES 8 8 8 Standard 4 YES YES YES YES YES YES

*Provided by A3 4004, Audio Expansion module option. Adds 4 AES / EBU input pairs. ** Shared with AES / EBU Inputs 1 thru 4.

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