Test and Measurement Instruments monitor analog signals.
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Multi-format, on-screen Series VTM 300 and 400 HD monitor high-definition, standard-definition, and composite analog signals. Both provide waveform monitor, vectorscope, picture monitor, audio displays, and alarm capabilities. Units feature illuminated controls and labels, positive tactile feel, and cooling system that meets low ambient noise requirements. Functions include jitter measurements, analog/digital relative timing, metadata, and pixel locator/data word analysis.
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Leitch's Videotek Introduces New Ergonomically Enriched VTM 300 and 400HD Series of Precision Test & Measurement Instruments
POTTSTOWN, PA, Feb. 15 - Videotek, a division of Leitch Technology Corporation (TSX: LTV) and a leader in innovative test and measurement technology, proudly introduces the new look and feel of its ground- breaking VTM family of multi-format on-screen test and measurement instruments. The new series provides users with flexible, reliable and technically superior instruments for monitoring high-definition, standard- definition and composite analog signals.
Optimized for ease of use, the VTM 300 and 400HD Series now feature illuminated controls and labels for operation in any environment, a precision, positive tactile feel for effortless adjustment, and a state-of-the-art cooling system to meet low ambient noise requirements. Both the enormously popular VTM 300 and 400HD Series provide the professional broadcast engineer with waveform monitor, vectorscope, picture monitor, audio displays and alarm capabilities in one powerful, integrated quality assurance package.
"Videotek has a tradition of providing the utmost in audio and video technology and the VTM series is so intuitive that everyone, from the most experienced engineer to newly trained operators, can operate our on-screen monitors," says Phil Steyaert, president of Videotek for Leitch.
Through patented technology, Videotek has created instruments that easily adapt to specific test procedures and measurement parameters in a wide range of applications such as broadcast transmission, post-production engineering and quality assurance and cable and satellite operations.
Available features and functionality include: eye pattern, jitter measurements, picture, gamut, analog/digital relative timing, metadata, alarm settings and status displays, closed caption detection and display, A/B parade and overlay, pixel locator/data word analyzer and much more.
The VTM 300 and 400HD Series also offer a variety of Full and Mixed-Down Dolby(R) audio options such as: metadata displays, alarms, logging, meter ballistics, and all international meter scales for bar graph and CineSound(R). Lip-sync detection, channel re-mapping, inter-channel phase verification, loudness, V-bit, digital clip, digital mute, constant tone, and AES framing are also among the comprehensive list of audio features.
"At Videotek, we constantly evolve our instruments to enrich the user experience by providing extensive functionality, features, and options designed to suit the requirements of any quality assurance operation," states Greg Huttie, product director for Videotek. "After more than three decades, Videotek continues to fulfill the needs of broadcast professionals around the world."
About Leitch's Videotek Division
Videotek, a division of Leitch Technology Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of high definition test and measurement equipment, 8VSB demodulators, routing switchers, legalizers, color correctors, and related equipment for the professional video and television broadcast markets. Videotek is committed to zero defects and is ISO-9001 certified. As a part of Leitch Technology Corporation, Videotek plays a significant role in enabling operations of any size to achieve a truly Integrated Content Environment. Leitch is the most trusted name for increasing performance and productivity through solutions that streamline workflow of content production, processing, transmission and management. With a sole focus on and commitment to the television industry, Leitch provides unparalleled customer support.
CONTACT: Press Contact: Stacy Enoch, Marketing Director, Videotek Inc.,Tel: (610) 327-2292, Fax: (610) 327-9295, senoch@videotek.com, www.videotek.com
