Harris has added a new, low-cost, HD signal monitor to its Videotek TVM series of test instruments. The Videotek TVM-4DG multiformat waveform monitor/vectorscope is an easy-to-operate tool for monitoring HD-SDI (1080 and 720) and SD-SDI (525 and 625) signals in a convenient half-rack scope package. The TVM-4DG enables a precision presentation of any one of waveform, vector, picture or Videotek-patented timing screens.

For the rapidly-developing 3Gb/s needs, Harris is showing a 3Gb/s video input module for its Videotek TVM and VTM products. This allows monitoring of the new progressively scanned, high frame-rate HD formats, including 1080p. When the new OPT-3GB module is inserted into existing TVM and VTM products, engineers can high-bandwidth 1080p signals. With the inclusion of a 3Gb/s signal source, the module offers an affordable, field-upgradeable solution, and includes a color-bar generator for verifying 1080p signal paths.

The 3Gb/s-capable Videotek AVM-717-3GB provides a complete video and audio monitoring solution. It supports all existing HD formats including 1080p, SD-SDI and and optionally, composite analog. The all-in-one solution includes all the functionality of the TVM family, a 17in LCD monitor and internal speakers for audio monitoring, with a quick and simple installation and set-up process for immediate operation.

File-Based Testing is present in the Videotek QuiC media analysis server. The QuiC system now combines loudness monitoring technology with automated quality control and correction tools to control audio volume.

The Videotek STAR and OPTO TEST products now have ASI-STAR, a troubleshooting device for pinpointing failures and other problems in an ASI transport stream. This provides engineers with ETR 290 priority 1 alarms and PSIP table information; and GEN-STAR, which offers HD-SDI/SD-SDI generation, discrete AES audio output, and genlock capabilities through a reference input.

Harris and Videotek products are being shown in stand 7.G20.