LYNX Technik AG WFM 1801 Waveform Monitor Instruction Manual

WFM 1801
Waveform Monitor
Product
Manual

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Options| • PTG CASE – Protective case, with window for display viewing and operation. Includes belt clip.
• PTG BATT – Replacement rechargeable battery
• PTG 1802 ABS Case – Hardshell carry case. Impact dampening for safe transport

Connections / Layout

The image below shows the connections/controls and basic layout of the integrated touch-screen display.

What’s in the Box

The WFM 1801 is supplied with the following accessories: a USB-DCP charger (plus a variety of regional AC plug adapters) a USB Cable and this User Guide.
Note: We recommend you fully charge the unit when you first receive it. Please refer to the “Power and Charging” section of this guide for more details.

User Interface

The WFM 1801 is equipped with a simple and intuitive user interface that is accessed with the integrated touch screen display. The lower half of the display is dedicated to the menu system which is used to operate the unit. The basic touch screen button functions are shown below:

PICT| This button will open a page showing the preview of the connected video SDI input
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WFM| This button opens the waveform monitor that allows for the measurement of the brightness or luminance component of the video input signal.
VEST| This button opens the vectorscope that measures the chrominance of a video signal
AUDIO| This button opens the audio monitoring page.
DATA| This button opens a page displaying the SDI input errors counts, Cable length, and payload.
SETTINGS| This button opens the WFM 1801 settings

Power / Charging

Charging
The WFM 1801 uses the USB port for external power and charging. A USB DCP (Dedicated Charging Port) charger and heavy gauge USB cable are provided to charge the  WFM 1801. We recommend that you use the supplied accessories. Using an alternative USB cable may result in the unit not charging.
If using a USB DCP power source then the WFM 1801 can be used and charged at the same time. The device automatically detects if a dedicated USB DCP charger is connected and will draw a higher charge current.

Charge Time
When the battery is empty, the following approximate charge times are required to fully charge the battery:

• 120 min. from a USB-DCP supply when the unit is turned OFF
• 180 min. from a USB DCP supply when the unit is turned ON
• 360 min. from a computer USB 2.0 port when the unit is turned OFF
  A charge status indicator is always visible on the display. A full charge will provide approximately 3 hours of use. When the battery is empty the WFM 1801 will shut down automatically.
  Battery life is approximately 500 charge cycles.
  A replacement battery is available when needed. Part: PTG-BATT
  Note: The rechargeable battery is sealed inside the unit. It is not designed for frequent battery exchange using a spare charged battery. Only change the battery when the installed unit is no longer holding charge. Some disassembly is required. Refer to the “Battery Replacement” section of this guide.

Power ON/OFF

Switching ON
When powered OFF, pressing and holding the power button for 1 second or longer will power up the unit and it will be fully operational within 5 seconds. The unit will resume with the last used settings before the unit was shut down. (Current settings are automatically stored on shutdown).
The unit will not power up automatically when connected to a USBDCP charger.

Switching OFF
When powered ON, pressing and holding the power button for 1 second or longer will power OFF the unit.
Automatic Shutdown
With no user activity (touch screen use) the unit will automatically shut down after a given period to preserve battery life.
This can be preset to 5, 10, or 20 minutes or NEVER. Refer to the “Battery Timeout” settings in this guide to preset this function.
Note: While being charged, the module will deactivate the automatic shutdown.

Navigation: HOME > SETTINGS (Make Selection)

Connections

External Reference
An external reference source can be connected to WFM 1801 as in- dictated.
The following formats are supported: SMPTE 170M, CCIR624, SMPTE296M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 424M.
When switched to external reference format the display toggles between the detected reference and the detected SDI-signal format or “no-SDI”.

Input SDI
The SDI input signal can be connected to WFM 1801 as indicated.
When no SDI input is connected, the status on the top bar will be indicated
NO SDI INPUT.
The following formats are supported: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M.

Headphone jack
A headphone with a 3.5mm jack can be connected to the WFM 1801 for audio monitoring as indicated.

WFM Settings

Volume Control
Navigation: HOME
You can adjust the audio volume by pressing Vol ↑ or Vol ↓ as indicated.

Setting Screen Brightness
Navigation: HOME
The brightness of the WFM 1801 screen can be adjusted by pressing BRI ↑ or BRI ↓ as indicated.

Navigation: HOME > SETTINGS
Enabling/Disabling Touch Sound
You can mute, enable or change key tones for the touch sound on WFM 1801 as indicated. The following options are available: KEY Mute, KEY Click, and KEY Beep.

Un-/muting Error Beep Sound
Navigation: HOME > SETTINGS
You can mute or unmute the error beep sound as indicated. The following options are available for selection: ERROR BEEP MUTE and ERRPR BEEP ON.

Setting WFM Tim e
Navigation: HOME > SETTINGS
You can set and adjust the WFM time as indicated. Set HOURS and MINS and press on SET TIME to set WFM time.

Input SDI Preview
Navigation: HOME > PICT
WFM 1801 can display the input SDI preview for all the supported formats. To access the input SDI preview, click on the PICT button as indicated

Waveform Monitor
Navigation: HOME > WFM
WFM 1801 scale is from 0mV to 700mV. Anything below 0mV is completely black, with no details, and anything above 700mV will be clipped and white, with no details. To open waveform monitoring on WFM 1801, select WFM as indicated.

Sweep modes
The WFM 1801 provides full horizontal timing flexibility with 1 LINE, 2 LINE, 1 FIELD, and 2 FIELD sweep modes. It provides the LINE SEL for line selection and LINE  MAG for magnification. It also provides PARADE mode of YCrCb, YRGB, and RGB to view individual components beside each other. The sweep modes can be selected as indicated in the picture. The selection of options provided on this button is:

• 1 FIELD
•  2 FIELD
• 1 LINE
•  2 LINE
•  LINE MAG
• PARADE (RGB/YRGB/YCrCb)
• LINE SEL

With a connected external Reference, you can measure the timing of the SDI Signal. The rightmost marker on the Zero line in the WFM Display is the 0-timing point.

Color Space
To specify the color space used to display the signal, use the color space button as indicated. The following choices are available:

• RGB- Displays the input as Red (R), Green(G), and Blue (B) components
• YRGB- Displays the input as Luminance (Y), Red (R), Green(G), and Blue (B) components
• YCrCb- Displays the input as Luma (Y), blue-difference (Cb), and read difference (Cr).

Vectorscope

Navigation: HOME > VECT
The vectorscope displays six color targets on a polar coordinate system to display hue and saturation measurements. Hue is mapped radially around the center while saturation is measured in distance from the center of the vectorscope.
To access Vectorscopn on WFM, press the VECT button on the home page of the WFM as indicated.
There are two targets for each color (red, blue, green, yellow, magenta, and cyan – the primary and secondary colors) and you can set the Vectorscope to display 100%, or 75%  saturation. It also provides a mode to magnify Vectors. The following option is provided:
• 100%
• 75%
• MAG

Audio Monitoring

Navigation: HOME > AUDIO
The audio monitoring features in WFM 1801 allow monitoring of up to 16 audio channels embedded in the SDI input signals. The audio monitoring features can be accessed on WFM by pressing the Audio button as indicated.
You can select either 16 channels or any of the four audio groups with four audio channels each for audio monitoring. You can also select the type of audio scale from the below list:

• DIG – Digital
• DIN
• BBC
• NORDIC
• VU (-18dB/-20dB)

Data & Error counts

Navigation: HOME > DATA
To access the Data page, press the DATA button as indicated in the picture.
The Data page on the WFM 1801 provides the following function:
• SDI Cable Length
• 352M VPID Payload hex values
• Timecode presence as VITC or in the Ancilliary data
• Error counts for the following items:
SAV, EAV, CRC-AP, CRC-FF, LINE, ANC, Illegal Values, and Gamut errors.

Warranty + Registration

Warranty
LYNX Technik AG warrants that the WFM 1801 will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment, and the rechargeable battery-free from defects for a period of six (6) months from the date of shipment. If this product proves defective during the warranty period, LYNX Technik AG  at its option will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, the customer must notify LYNX Technik AG of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. The customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by LYNX  Technik AG, with shipping charges prepaid. LYNX Technik AG shall pay for the return of the product to the customer if the shipment is within the country where the LYNX  Technik AG service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for payment of all shipping charges, duties, taxes and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care.
LYNX Technik AG shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than LYNX Technik AG  representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non- LYNX Technik AG supplies; or d) to service a product which has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY LYNX TECHNIK AG WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR  IMPLIED. LYNX TECHNIK AG AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LYNX TECHNIK AG’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY  PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. LYNX TECHNIK AG AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER LYNX TECHNIK AG OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Product Registration

Registering will allow us to send push notifications (via email) of updates, bug fixes, new features, and product enhancements when they become available. Go to www.lynx-technik.com Support > Register Product

Service and Support

If you have questions or are experiencing problems with your WFM 1801, please visit the technical support section of our website.
www.lynx-technik.com to request assistance.
Please have the serial number available (refer to the barcode sticker on the rear of the unit).

Battery Disposal

Please dispose of batteries responsibly and respect any applicable local laws and ordinances regarding battery disposal.
LYNX-Technik AG is not responsible for the disposal of broken batteries.

Battery Replacement

The battery will last for approximately 500 charge cycles. A replacement battery is available (Part PTG-BATT). Follow the procedure below to exchange the battery.

Note: Only use OEM replacements from LYNX Technik AG. Please do not try to substitute an equivalent or generic replacement. This could damage the unit and will void any product warranty.

Notes

Technical Specifications

SMPTE 170M, CCIR 624, SMTE 296M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 424M
SDI Input| lx SDI Video, 75 Ohm BNC connector
Input Video Formats| SDTV 270Mbit: 525 (480i/59.94), 625 (576i/50)
HDTV 1.5Gbit: 1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080p/30, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/25, 1080p/24, 1080psf/25, 1080psf/24,1080psf/23.97, 720p/60, 720p/59.94, 720p/50, 720p/30, 720p/29.97, 720p/25, 720p/24, 720p/23.98
HDTV 3G: 1080p/60, 1080p/59.94, 1080p/50
Display| 5″ LCD 800 x 400 pixels 350cd/m2 with capacitive touchscreen
Waveform Monitor| Timebase selection of Line Mag, 1 Line, 2 Lines, Parade, Line Select, 1 Field, 2 Fields
Parades of YCrCb, YRGB, or RGB.
Vectorscope| 75% or 100% vectors and vector magnify
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Audio| 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
Up to 16 channels audio display
Audio Scale: Digital, DIN, BBC, Nordic, VU
Power| lx mini-B USB for charging & power
Internal rechargeable battery. A full charge provides approx 4 hours of continuous use.
External power/charge is provided via the USB port.
Physical| Size (including connectors): 15.6 x 9.2 mm (6.15 x 3.6 in)
Weight: 340g (12oz)
Ambeint| Temperature: 5-40°C (41-104°F) / Humidity: 90% non condensing
Includes| lx mini-B USB for charging & power, Quick Ref Guide

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