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Overview

Introducing the OmniTek OTM 1000 waveform monitor and signal generator: A unique combination of high-precision video / audio analysis tools partnered with a comprehensive full-motion signal generator system. The OTM 1000 is compatible with all single- and dual-link SDI formats at 270Mb/s, 1.5Gb/s, and 3Gb/s. The system also contains an optional physical layer analysis package, providing jitter measurements and the industry’s first production eye diagram display for 3Gb/s signals.
 

System Overview

The OTM 1000 is supplied in an industry-standard half-width 3RU enclosure with a familiar, easy-to-use control panel interface and high-resolution built-in colour LCD display. There are two SDI inputs and two SDI outputs, plus a reference sync input loop-thru (bi-level or tri-level) and an analog RGB/YPbPr component or composite monitoring output. External data interfaces include dual gigabit ethernet ports, three USB ports, and an RS-232 serial interface.

The capabilities of the system are defined by a wide range of performance options, to allow users to configure the system to meet their exact needs. Most options are software-programmable, to allow new features to be installed simply via a download. The physical layer analysis package and digital audio I/O interfaces are in the form of additional plug-in circuit cards. A range of mechanical options are also available, including a 19" rack-mount kit, rugged flight case, and mounting sleeve with carrying handle and angled feet.

The OTM 1000 contains a unique flexible display manager, which allows the user to configure the screen displays to best suit their needs. Each window tile can be positioned and sized individually, and stored as a preset. There is an external VGA port for connection to an external display screen of up to 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution.

The system is fully remote-controllable, either via SNMP or a network-based client-server model which supports the control of multiple systems.

Signal Analysis Functions

Input Signal Status
Input signals are checked for errors and the presence of various kinds of metadata. Checks include SDI formatting, TRS and CRC/EDH validity; Picture freeze/mono/black detect; SMPTE 352M “payload ID” display; AFD, Video Index, and WSS aspect ratio controls; VITC, LTC, and ATC timecode monitoring; Range and gamut checks in RGB & YCbCr colour spaces; and subtitle display for EIA-608, 708, teletext and OP47 data.

Picture Monitor
The OTM 1000 includes a high quality full frame-rate picture monitor display, which can be configured to show either the active picture or the entire raster with horizontal and vertical “pulse-cross” modes. Gamut and range errors can be highlighted on the picture, and the user can select an arbitrary “region-of-interest” for feeding the waveform display and colour analyzer functions.

Waveform Displays
The OTM 1000 contains OmniTek’s award-winning high resolution, user-adjustable waveform displays in YCbCr, RGB, Composite, and XYZ colour spaces. Multi-line, single-line, two-line, and frame-scan modes are available, and the colour components may be displayed as a horizontal parade, overlay, or vertical stack. There is a full range of H & V magnification functions, plus our unique region-of-interest control. There are also timebase and amplitude cursors available. The internal signal processing is performed to 12-bit precision, to maximize waveform accuracy. Arbitrary combinations of colour components may be displayed simultaneously. Gain, gamma, and persistence controls are available, and the waveforms may be individually colour-coded on the screen.

Colour Analysis Functions
The OTM 1000 provides up to four separate colour monitoring and analysis displays, to support users working in broadcast, QC, post-production, or digital cinema environments. There is a high resolution vectorscope with 75% and 100% graticules, including region-of-interest, gain control, and luma-level qualification modes. The system also provides a colour gamut indicator display, which gives a real-time indication of the percentage of pixels which are outside gamut in any of the monitored colour spaces (for example as specified in EBU Recommendation 103). For postproduction users, the XR-DCI software option provides histogram displays in RGB, YCbCr, XYZ, and Composite colour spaces, and our new real-time CIE colour chart display provides a unique method for showing which source pixels fall inside or outside the colour gamut of a range of different display types and formats.

Pixel Data Display
The VIEW_DATA option adds a detailed pixel data display, showing the exact values present on the SDI inputs in decimal, hex, or binary numbers. The colour-coded display indicates different types of data, while a userprogrammable ANC data packet reader decodes metadata for easy analysis. The display is compatible with dual-link inputs, and provides decoding of 12-bit pixel values or 4:4:4:4 data with alpha channel in YCbCr, RGB, and XYZ formats.

Audio Monitoring Capabilities
The OTM 1000 provides a comprehensive range of audio monitoring functions. The basic AUDIO option supports 16 channels of embedded audio and provides detailed input status, a wide range of PPM meter ballistics and graticules, loudness, surround-sound display and Lissajous figures. The AUDIO_AES option is a separate hardware card, providing 16 channels of digital audio I/O independent of the SDI embedded audio. Options DOLBY_D and DOLBY_E provide full decode & analysis of compressed audio inputs, with analog output to a stereo mixdown pair. The DOLBY_OUT option, when used in conjunction with the AUDIO_AES and either the DOLBY_D or DOLBY_E options, provides decoded output from all the encoded channels.

Physical Layer Analysis

The OTM 1000 provides two levels of physical layer analysis for the SDI inputs, as described below. Note: Additional hardware plug-in cards are required for these options. Specify SD, HD, or 3Gb/s capability when ordering.

PHY Option
This option provides accurate measurement of the amplitude of the incoming SDI signal, plus detailed analysis of the bitstream jitter characteristic. The option includes SMPTE specification jitter timing and alignment filters, and displays of jitter amplitude with respect to time plus a jitter frequency spectrum display.

EYE Option
In addition to the measurements provided by the PHY option, the EYE module generates a real-time display of the SDI input bitstream eye pattern. The display is available as 3- or 10-eye, on the equalized or non-equalized SDI input signal.

Error Logging & Alarms

Comprehensive error detection and logging is a standard feature on the OTM 1000. All the video, audio, and metadata parameters monitored by the system may be entered into an XML-format event log file, with time-stamping from input timecode or the system internal clock.

In addition, events may be configured to trigger alarms or SNMP network traps. Thresholds and timeouts for each monitored parameter are fully adjustable in the configuration menus. The OTM 1000 also uses a ‘traffic light’ colour-coded indicator system on the input status display, to indicate whether errors have been detected.

Multi-Channel Generation & Analysis

The OTM 1000 can simultaneously monitor two independent SDI inputs, when equipped with the VIEW_2 option. The full range of analysis functions are provided on each input, and the two inputs can be in different formats (SD, HD single-link or 3Gb/s type A).

There is also a two-channel option GEN_2 for the test signal generator. This provides two independent output channels which may be in different video formats.

Test Signal Generator

The OTM 1000 provides several different test signal generator options. GEN_BASIC simply provides colour bars and pathological matrix in the selected output video format.

The more comprehensive GEN option provides a wide range of capabilities including many standard test patterns, fully programmable zone plate generator, still image play-out from a variety of different file formats, embedded audio tone generator, and user-selectable levels of gain, noise and bounce. There are also several metadata generation functions as listed below.

The GEN_MOTION option allows the OTM 1000 to play out full-motion uncompressed video sequences. These may be in any standard file format, including AVI and WMV.

Finally the GEN_ADVANCED option contains our unique RVF file editor, enabling users to create and edit video frames comprising the entire raster with H & V blanking. User-defined ANC packets may be inserted onto the output.

Standard Line Patterns
The standard patterns include a range of colour bars (including SMPTE RP219), frequency sweeps, multiburst, luma and chroma steps & ramps, pathological, and pulse & bar. Patterns are available in all video formats.

Zone Plates
The zone plate generator provides a complete set of X, Y, and T adjustments. The basic waveform is selectable as sine, square, or triangular, and may be applied to luma and chroma channels independently. User settings can be saved in custom setup files.

Still Image Play-out
The OTM 1000 can play out images stored in any standard PC file format (.bmp, .jpg, .tif, .yuv etc.). When the images are loaded into the system they may be re-sized to fit the current video output format, and the colour space is automatically converted using Rec. 601 or Rec. 709 matrices.

Ancillary Data
The GEN option provides the capability to insert VITC/ATC timecode, wide screen signalling, RP186/ARD format video index, and SMPTE 352 payload ID to the video output.

Full-Motion Play-Out
The OTM 1000 can play out full-motion uncompressed video sequences in any format. The sequence length is approximately 76 secs at SD rates, 13 secs for single-link HD, or 6.5 secs of 1080p60.

Embedded Audio Generator
The system provides a user-programmable 16-channel embedded audio tone generator, with 20- or 24-bits per sample at 48 kHz. Output frequency and waveform is user-selectable per channel.
Input Capture Functions

The standard OTM 1000 system can freeze & capture still frames from the SDI inputs. With the CAP_MOTION option, full motion sequences of frames may be captured directly into system memory for subsequent analysis. Sequence length limits are the same as for the generator option listed above.

There is also a CAP_ADVANCED option, to enable users to capture frames or sequences as full-raster RVF files with blanking data. This includes user-defined ANC packet extraction & logging capabilities.

Note that to play out any captured images or sequences, the appropriate generator option must also be installed.

System Options & Configurations

The OTM 1000 has many different configuration options, as explained above and listed on the back page of this brochure. To make choosing the correct system for your needs easier, these options have been collected into price discounted “bundles” designed to meet typical user requirements in broadcast, post-production, and R&D.

For a complete list of all the available options and prices, or to arrange a system demonstration, please consult Boxer.

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Tech Spec

• OTM100 Brochure.PDF

Serial Digital Inputs

Connection
2 x BNC with 75ohm termination

Return Loss
>15dB up to 2.97GHz

Bit Rates
270Mbit, 1.485Gbit, 2.97Gbit (SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M)

Serial Digital Outputs

Connection
2 x BNC with 75ohm termination

Bit Rates
270Mbit, 1.485Gbit, 2.97Gbit (SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M)

Jitter
< 0.2UI, 10Hz to 100kHz

Analog I/O Connector

Connection
8-pin Lemo

Bit Rates
RGB with bi- or tri-level sync on green, 0.7Vpk-pk video; or YPrPb with bi- or tri-level sync on Y, 0.7Vpk-pk video; or Composite & S-Video (in PAL or NTSC modes) 0.7Vpk-pk video.

Sync Input
Black with bi-level (0.3 Vpk-pk) or tri-level (0.6 Vpk-pk) composite sync.

Return Loss
>20dB up to 30MHz

Performance

Raster Formats
486i / 59.94, 576i / 50 (ITU-R BT.601) 720p / 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60Hz (SMPTE 296M) 1080sF / 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30Hz (SMPTE 274M, RP211) 1080i / 50, 59.94, 60Hz (SMPTE 274M) 1080p / 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60Hz (SMPTE 274M, 425M)

Sampling
4:2:2, 4:4:4, and 4:4:4 + Alpha (SMPTE 372M)

Resolution
8-, 10-, or 12-bits per pixel (SMPTE 372M)

Error Control
EDH checking in SDTV modes; Line CRCs in HDTV

Generators
Total storage capacity 2GBytes (RAM) (Sequence play-out length depends on video format & sampling structure.)

Genlock
Output timing adjustable (with respect to sync input) in clock increments from 0 to 1 video frame.

Environmental

Power
90...250Vac 47...63Hz autodetect. 150W maximum

Size/Weight
Standard case: 430mm x 200mm x 120mm, 9Kg

Temperature
Operational: +5...+35C, humidity <95% non-condensing
Storage: -20...+50C, humidity <95% non-condensing

SYSTEM OPTIONS

The OTM 1000 is supplied with basic monitoring functions in standard-definition only. A number of additional options are available, see below. Options may be purchased at any time, and the system upgraded by the customer via software downloads. Please consult your OmniTek dealer for a full list of options and price/delivery information.

Video Standard Support
VIDEO_HD Adds HD support
VIDEO_DL Adds Dual Link – requires VIDEO_HD
VIDEO_3G Adds 3G – requires VIDEO_HD

Video Monitoring Options
VIEW_DATA Enhanced pixel data display
VIEW_2 Adds support for dual simultaneous monitoring for SD, HD and 3GA. Note: 3GB and Dual Link simultaneous monitoring not supported.
VIEW_XR_DCI Adds XYZ monitoring, histograms, 12-bit, CIE colour chart

Audio Monitoring Options
AUDIO Adds audio monitoring: PPMs, phase, clip, over, silence, mute, play-out audio status, surround sound, loudness, Lissajous figures
AUDIO_AES Adds AES support (card) – requires AUDIO
AUDIO_DOLBY_E Adds DOLBY E full decode + metadata – requires AUDIO
AUDIO_DOLBY_OUT Dolby output – requires AUDIO + AUDIO_AES + AUDIO_DOLBY_E
AUDIO_DOLBY_D Full Dolby Digital decode – requires AUDIO

Video Pattern Generator Options
GEN_BASIC Basic static test pattern generator
GEN Standard test patterns, zone plates, active video stills; gain, noise, bounce, audio tone generation, VITC, ATC, WSS, VINDEX, SMPTE 352 insert
GEN_2 Adds support for simultaneous 2-channel SD/HD/3G-A signals
GEN_MOTION Uncompressed sequence play-out from system RAM
GEN_ADV Closed caption, RVF and ANC generation; custom ANC streaming

Video Capture Options
CAP_MOTION Full motion capture, recorded uncompressed to RAM
CAP_ADV ANC capture; RVF still or sequence capture

Physical Layer Measurements
Note: Video standard support must match system video standard support (see above).
PHY_SD/_HD/_3G SD / HD / 3G eye height and jitter
EYE_SD/_HD/_3G SD / HD / 3G eye height, eye diagram and jitter

Other Options
LTC LTC timecode reader
OTM_COVER Carrying sleeve with handle & feet, plus protective display cover
OTM_CASE Custom-designed flight case, also with USB keyboard
OTM_DUAL_RACK 19" rack mounting kit
OTM_FILLER 19" rack blanking plate

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