Preface
Preface
This manual describes the installation and basic operation of t he VM Series Video Measurement System. For more detailed
information, see the online help on your instrument and the VM Series Video Measurement System User Manual.
Key Features
The VM Series Video Measurement System is a high-perfo rmance automated video measurement system based on an
oscilloscope
platform. Key features include:
Fast, accurat
e, and reliable video measurements
Comprehensiv
e component analog signal analysis
Automated tes
ting of PC and DTV consumer video devices
Automated VES
A compliance testing for PC graphics devices
Support for SD
, HDTV, and RGBHV component analog video formats via options
Picture, Vect
or, and Waveform displays
Integrated Pa
ss-Fail limit testing
Companion Tes
t Signal packages
GPIB remote co
ntrol and LAN connectivity
Complete osci
lloscope functionality
Supported Products
The VM Series Video Measurement System can be purchased as a software and hardware package. You can install
the package on Tektronix oscilloscopes you already own, or to upgrade VM5000HD or V M5000 systems. The products
supported by the VM Series Video Measurement System are listed in the following table. Note that some products do
not support Option VG A.
Instrument Supported options
VM5000HD
SD, HD, and VGA
VM5000
SD, HD, and VGA
TDS5104 SD, HD, and VGA
TDS5104B SD, HD, and VGA
TDS5054 SD and HD
TDS5054B SD and HD
DPO7254 SD, HD, and VGA
DPO7104 SD, HD, and VGA
DPO7054 SD and HD
DPO7354 SD, HD, and VGA
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