Functional Overview
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WFM 601A, WFM 601E & WFM 601M User Manual
The center three knobs located below the CRT have multiple functions. Your
selection of DISPLAY or MENU functions or items from on-screen menus
determine the current function of each knob. A label adjacent to the knob
indicates its current function. The outside knobs are permanently assigned to
control vertical and horizontal trace position.
The five bezel buttons along the right side of the CRT have multiple functions.
Your selection of DISPLAY modes, MENU functions, or on-screen items from
the displayed menus determine the current function of each button. A label
adjacent to each button indicates its current selection. The buttons either step
through a list of two or more items or turn a function on or off.
Allows you to turn on or off CH 1 (Y/R), CH 2 (P
B
/G), and CH 3 (P
R
/B) and to
select the serial digital signal from input SERIAL A or B. At least one input and
one channel are always on.
The two Sweep buttons select the waveform monitor sweep rate and horizontal
magnification.
LINE / FIELD. Toggles through four sweep rates: 1-Line (5 ms/div), 2-Line
(10 ms/division), 1-Field, and 2-Field. Selections are limited in some display
modes.
MAG. Provides horizontal magnification of waveform signals. Use the Horizontal
Position bezel knob to move left or right on through the waveform.
Displays a status screen providing EDH error statistics and format error
reporting, including ANC data errors and line/field length errors. This area
includes two indicators.
EDH DET. Lights up when the incoming serial digital signal has the SMPTE
RP165 specified Error Detection and Handling (EDH) signal.
ALARM. Lights up when a serial video data or format error occurs or when a
serial signal is not detected.
Selects either internal serial digital or external composite video input for the
instrument synchronization reference.
Provides access to configuration and measurement functions that affect the
DISPLAY mode. Press a MENU button to display that menu and enable the
Bezel Knobs
Bezel Buttons
VIDEO IN
SWEEP
SERIAL
REF (Reference)
MENU