Handheld Device provides waveform and vector monitoring.
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Hand-held, portable Flexiscope uses modules for HD/SD or SD and composite. Each module enables test and measurement of embedded and AES/EBU audio. Built-in daylight LCD makes displayed picture, traces, errors, and operation status clear, while digital error logging against time-code plus trace downloads provide confirmation of fault occurrences. Unit includes loop, external reference input, batteries, and mains adaptor.
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Flexiscope Demonstrates Portability and Flexibility at BBC
Stand 9.511, IBC2005: Flexiscope from test and measurement specialist Hamlet has been selected by BBC Scotland. The Flexiscope is a compact, palmtop, pda-like device, yet provides comprehensive waveform and vector monitoring on an all-digital platform. Both the BBC's main centres in Scotland, in Edinburgh and Glasgow, now have Flexiscopes as part of their engineering resource.
Jim Neale, technology services co-ordinator for BBC commented "We were looking for something that was readily portable, especially in Edinburgh where we work on multiple sites. The kit we were replacing was trolley-based, which is definitely not portable, and our engineers are really pleased with the Flexiscope's convenience and flexibility.
"The range of measurements we can make is comprehensive and gives us excellent technical information about the signal quality," he added. "As well as accurate digital video fault-finding and checking, the Flexiscope also supports embedded audio, this was a vital a requirement for us with our current system installations."
Steve Nunney, director of Hamlet, said "We designed Flexiscope as a platform for the future in digital signal measurement. Portability and convenience was a prime consideration but not at the expense of accuracy or flexibility. We are delighted that Flexiscope has proven the right choice for the demanding users at the BBC."
Hamlet Makes the Move to HD Easier with Flexible Test & Measurement at IBC2005
Stand 9.511, IBC2005: At IBC2005, Hamlet will showcase its latest innovations including the Flexiscope base-unit with HD/SD and SD/composite modules; the Protean Axiom and Index HD and SD/composite portable signal generators; Vidscope-vx PC-based software measurement and monitoring for DV to HD; and the robust Peliscope monitoring unit. Hamlet is internationally recognised as a concept leader in television test and measurement, whose products are used by broadcast professionals worldwide.
Flexiscope is the hand-held portable base-unit that now offers the latest modules for HD/SD or SD and composite. Each module enables test and measurement of embedded and AES/EBU audio.
Flexiscope's in-built, high-quality, daylight LCD makes displayed picture, traces, errors and operational status crystal clear while digital error logging against time-code plus trace downloads provide confirmation of fault occurrences. It also includes a loop, external reference input, batteries and mains adaptor.
In addition, VidScope-vx software for HD, SD, HDV, and DV signals provides PC desktop or portable measurement and monitoring to assist creative professionals. Meanwhile,the PeliScope is a hardened field television-signal-monitoring package with an inbuilt LCD, options for SDI, composite, component YC, DV, and analogue, embedded and AES/EBU audio operations.
Hamlet will also show its LCD Scope 292WVA - the 'do it all' monitoring instrument that operates in all HD, SD, component, composite and YC video standards, plus embedded and analogue audio. Conveniently backwards compatible, the LCD Scope 292WVA is the comprehensive test & measurement solution.
"As signal formats continue to evolve and requirements change, so too must signal test and measurement technology," says Hamlet managing director Steve Nunney. "Hamlet's latest raft of products features a richness of capability, functionality but more importantly, flexibility required by our users. Hamlet makes it easier for broadcast professionals seeking to gear up for the switch to HD."
