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LEADER/PHABRIX: WAVEFORM MONITOR

LEADER waveform monitors are used primarily in broadcast, production, and post-production environments to ensure the technical quality and integrity of video and audio signals that is crucial for managing the transition to new technologies such as 4K/8K, HDR, UHD and IP-based workflows.

Typical Features (Model Dependent);

  • 4K/UHD and 8K Analysis
  • Audio Monitoring
  • CINEZONE & CINELITE [1]
  • Customizable Displays
  • Full Range SDR [2]
  • HDR/SDR and WCG Monitoring and Analysis
  • Hybrid IP/SDI Workflows
  • Multi-format Signal Support
  • Multi-Input & Multi-Display
  • Physical Layer Analysis (Eye Pattern & Jitter)
  • Vectorscope & CIE Chart
  • Waveform Display

Additionally, the remote controller LV7290 can be used to remotely control up to 8 units of waveform monitors or rasterizers via Ethernet by connecting to the ETHERNET terminal.

[1] CINEZONE & CINELITE: Unique features that use false colours (CINEZONE) to quickly assess exposure levels and allow measurement of specific picture points (CINELITE)
[2] Full Range SDR: Include waveform display, vectorscope, CIE chart, histogram, CineLite, CineZone, and full range of DPX and TIFF file captures

Suitable for use in;
  • Broadcast Engineering: Ensuring signal compliance and integrity across complex transmission chains, including the transition from SDI to IP workflows
  • Content Production (Live Events & OB): Facilitating quick camera setups, focus assist, and exposure management in the field (Outside Broadcast) and studio environments
  • Post-Production: Validating and troubleshooting High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) content, as well as managing color workflows using tools like 3D-LUT conversions and CIE color charts
  • Research & Development: Used in the design and testing of new video equipment and formats, including 8K and 4K systems
  • Manufacturing and Quality Control: Ensure consumer electronics or parts meet specific technical standards
  • Field Maintenance: Portable and battery-operable designs (eg LV5300A)

Waveform Monitor Selection Guide

MODEL FEATURES

LPX500 Waveform Monitor
4K / 12G-SDI / 3G-SDI / HD-SDI / SD-SDI / IP / HDR

Hybrid IP/SDI waveform monitor offering a bank of four independent analyzers, enabling the simultaneous display and monitoring of up to 4 x 12G-SDI and 2 x 100GE-IP inputs

A second optional compact screen unit can be extended to the main unit local display that allow the control of the unit from either physical screen. The second screen is also touch-enabled and supports the same gestures as the primary screen on the main unit. Connection to the second display is over a dedicated USB-C connector

Key Features: Video and Audio Analysis & Monitoring Toolset, Advanced suite of IP Monitoring Tools, Fast, automated 12G-SDI Physical Layer Analysis

LV5600W ‘True-Hybrid’ Waveform Monitor
4K / 12G-SDI / 6G-SDI / 3G-SDI / HD-SDI / SD-SDI / IP / HDR

Compatible with 4K/HD/SD-SDI and UHDTV/HD/SD IP signals

Key Features: Web Real-Time Communication interface, ‘True-Hybrid’ SDI/IP Workflows, 4 x IP Multi-stream, HDR Monitoring, TALLY, Video Noise Meter, Dolby®E Decoding, Focus Assist, 3D-LUT Function, Full Range SDR [1], False Colour Display

User-define screen layouts to solve complex measurement and monitoring tasks

LV5300A Waveform Monitor
4K / 12G-SDI / 6G-SDI / 3G-SDI / HD-SDI / SD-SDI / HDR

Can be battery-operated by installing a battery mount option

Key Features: Eye Pattern Display, Focus Assist, TALLY, HDR Monitoring, 3D-LUT Function, Full Range SDR [1], False Colour Display

User-defined screen layouts to solve complex measurement and monitoring tasks

LV5350 Waveform Monitor
4K / 12G-SDI / 6G-SDI / 3G-SDI / HD-SDI / SD-SDI / HDR

Can be battery-operated by installing a battery mount option

Key Features: Focus Assist, TALLY, HDR Monitoring, 3D-LUT Function, Full Range SDR [1], False Colour Display

User-defined screen layouts to solve complex measurement and monitoring tasks

LV5900A Waveform Monitor
8K / 4K / 12G-SDI / 6G-SDI / 3G-SDI / HD-SDI / HDR

Support SMPTE ST 2082-12 that is used to receive 7680(8192) x 4320 / 59.94P YCBCR10bit 8K video via 12G-SDI QUAD LINK

Key Features: 4K/12G-SDI Simultaneous Display, 8K Square Division, HDR Monitoring, TALLY, Focus Assist, Waveform, vector, picture, and eye pattern display allow measurement and quality control of various video signals

Status display allows viewing of various error status and system stability by viewing event logs and long-term charts

Phabrix QxP Portable Waveform Monitor
4K / 12G-SDI / 6G-SDI / 3G-SDI / HD-SDI / IP / HDR

Multi-touch LCD screen with integral V-Mount or G-Mount battery plate, mains PSU and 12V external DC input

Key Features: Waveform Test and Measurement Monitoring, 12G-SDI Physical Layer Analysis and Stress, 25G-IP/10G-SDI Audio & Video Generation and Analysis, AMWA [2] NMOS [3] Toolset, Dolby®E Decoder and MetaData Analyzer, Analysis and Monitoring Toolset

Allow the use of integral screen, or plug in an external HDMI monitor and use the flexible tool layout to view up to 16 instruments simultaneously

Remote access options include NoVNC and UI as a 2110-20 flow provides all of the ‘headless’ operational flexibility of a conventional Rasterizer

Suitable for home on-set in SDR or HDR Productions, Grading, Shading, or QC, MCR, Engineering and R&D environments

[1] Full Range SDR: Support waveform display, vectorscope, CIE chart, histogram, CineLite, CineZone, and full range of DPX and TIFF file capture.
[2] AMWA: Advanced Media Workflow Association
[3] NMOS: Networked Media Open Specifications

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