The VM5000 Automatic Video Measurement Set is a high-performance, oscilloscope-based automated video measurement system. Key features include: Fast, accurate, and repeatable video measurements Comprehensive component analog signal analysis Support for SD, HDTV, and RGBHV component analog video formats using options Automated testing of PC and DTV consumer video devices Automated VESA compliance testing for PC graphics devices Picture, Vector, and Waveform Displays Integrated Pass-Fail limit testing Companion Test Signal Package GPIB Remote Control and LAN Connectivity Complete Oscilloscope Functionality Targeted to meet the needs of video professionals developing, testing, and manufacturing the next generation of Digital Television reception and play--out devices, PC and play-out devices, the instrument incorporates the power, features, and functionality needed in R&D, QA, and Production Test applica- tions. It enables manufacturers to ensure that DTV video signal (Option SD/HD), and PC video signal (Option VGA) quality is up to the challenge of high performance displays, as well as enabling clear differentiation between input signal and display device impairments. You can use the VM5000 Automatic Video Measurement Set for the following purposes: R&D Compliance and certification testing Quality/Audit testing Automated production test Off-air video systems testing The VM5000 automates a variety of component analog video measurements which verify the integrity and quality of DTV video signals (Option SD/HD) and PC video signals (Option VGA). The VM5000 automatically assesses conformance of selected video signal parameters to applicable EIA--770--3, SMPTE --274M, and 296M standards (Option SD/HD), or the VESA version 1 revision 2 standard (Option VGA). The VM5000 also automates measurement of other industry-standard video parameters that quantify the performance of PCs or other consumer video reception and play-out devices with component analog interfaces. By integrating automated measurement algorithms and a high-speed, wide bandwidth signal acquisition platform into one instrument, Tektronix offers a reliable means to make fast, objective, and accurate video measurements. Product verification activities that previously took hours or days to complete can now be completed in seconds or minutes. Offering near plug-and-play video measurement capability, even unskilled operators can reliably assess PC video output signal quality. As a fully integrated video analyzer, the VM5000 offers configuration menu settings that can readily be recalled or copied, eliminating complicated oscillo- scope set-ups, tedious manual measurements, and time-consuming results correlation exercises. Product quality is enhanced because test results can be reliably generated, easily replicated with other VM5000 instruments, and readily communicated across a global engineering, supply, or sales organization. The VM5000 runs the Windows operating system, which provides for easy operation with minimal training time. A 10.4 in (264 mm) color display provides a bright, clear, and crisp display of waveforms and measurement results.