VM700A Option 01 (NTSC) & Option 11 (PAL) User Manual
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Section 1:Introduction and Specification
Manual Overview
This manual describes the front panel operation of the VM700A Video Measurement Set. Those
features that generally apply across the full range of possible options are explained. For specific
information on the installed options, see the applicable option manual supplied with this manual
set. The VM700A operator’s documentation now comprises the following manuals:
VM700A Video Measurement Set Operator Manual
VM700A Programmer Reference Manual
Option 01 NTSC Measurements Operator Manual
Option 11 PAL Measurements Operator Manual
Option 1G Echo and Rounding Error Measurements Operator Manual
Option 20 Teletext Measurements Operator Manual
Option 21 Camera Measurements Operator Manual
Option 22 Video Wander Measurements User Manual
Option 30 Component Measurements Operator Manual
Option 40/41/42 Audio Measurements Operator Manual
Option 48 GPIB Interface Programmer Manual
Your manual set includes the VM700A Video Measurement Set Operator Manual, the VM700A
Programmer Reference Manual, and the applicable option manuals for your instrument.
Some additional software packages that may be of special interest to you are:
VMBKUP Software to assist in backing up the VM700A user-created files. These files can
be reloaded to the same instrument or to another VM700A to generate a common
set of configuration files.
VMRMGR This software aids you in handling the graphic displays and transferring them to
a personal computer for filing, display, or printing.
VMTerminal This useful software package assists in remote control of the VM700A via a pc.
Instrument Overview
The VM700A Video Measurement Set is a multifunction television test and measurement device
with an easy-to-use interface. The VM700A combines the functions of a waveform monitor,
vectorscope, automatic measurement set, and noise measurement set in a single instrument. Input
signals can be broadcast or generated by test equipment. The VM700A can be operated by using
its front-panel controls or by using one of the rear-panel RS-232C ports, or the GPIB port if
Option 48 is installed, to send it commands.
The VM700A can be operated as an NTSC-standard instrument (Option 01), a PAL-standard
instrument (Option 11), or as a dual-standard instrument when both options are included.