Description
📺 Tektronix 1731 Professional PAL Waveform Monitor for Broadcast Video Applications 📡
🎯 Professional Tektronix equipment designed for television studios, video production, and CATV applications. The 1731 Waveform Monitor offers comprehensive monitoring of PAL video signals with accuracy and reliability.
✨ This versatile half-rack instrument stands out with its bright cathode ray tube, full line selection with alphanumeric display, and unique dual filter display capability allowing simultaneous viewing of low-pass and flat mode information.
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⚙️ Technical Specifications
✨ Key Features
🎯 Full Frame Line Select
Full frame line selection with alphanumeric display. Ability to select one or two lines of the entire frame, or the same lines in both frames for precise signal analysis.
📊 Dual Channel Simultaneous Display
Simultaneous visualization of channels A and B enabling direct comparison of two video sources for optimal quality control in production.
🔍 Dual Filter Display
Unique display with low-pass filter applied to the left half of the trace in 2-Field and 2-Line modes, allowing simultaneous viewing of filtered and unfiltered information.
🎨 RGB / YRGB Capability
Display of signals in RGB and YRGB components for comprehensive analysis of color and luminance components.
📐 Differential Phase and Gain Measurements
Precise measurement capability of differential phase and gain for evaluating video signal quality according to broadcast standards.
💾 One-Button Configuration Recall
Store and Recall function allowing saving up to four front panel configurations, instantly recallable for different applications.
🎯 Internal Parallax-Free Graticule
Built-in graticule eliminating parallax error for precise measurements and optimal value reading.
🎛️ Remote Control
Remote control capability via contact closures for integration into complex production setups.
📦 Package Condition and Contents
🔧 Product Condition
✅ Tested and functional used item
✅ Verified professional equipment
✅ Ready to use for your broadcast applications
📦 Delivery Contents
✅ 1x Tektronix 1731 Waveform Monitor
✅ 1x Power cable
🌟 Your Benefits
30-Day Warranty
Full protection of your purchase for one month
Secure Shipping
Professional packaging with tracking number
Fast Shipping
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Paper invoice with 0% VAT included
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Is this waveform monitor compatible only with PAL video signals?
Yes, the Tektronix 1731 is specifically designed for PAL applications (System I, B). There is also the 1730 version for NTSC signals and the 1735 version for dual NTSC/PAL standard if you need versatility.
❓ What are the typical applications for this professional waveform monitor?
The 1731 is ideal for television studios, broadcast video production, CATV installations, quality control in post-production, composite video signal analysis, luminance and chrominance level verification, and technical maintenance applications in professional environments.
❓ Can the device be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack?
Yes, the Tektronix 1731 is half-rack width, allowing it to be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack. You can install two units side by side in a rack, for example combining a 1731 waveform monitor with a 1721 vectorscope from the same series for a complete video monitoring solution.
❓ What is the frequency response of this waveform monitor?
The Tektronix 1731 provides a frequency response from 50 kHz to 6 MHz with vertical deflection accuracy of ±1% for a 1V full-scale signal. The return loss is greater than 40 dB between 50 kHz and 6 MHz, ensuring precise analysis of PAL video signals without distortion.
❓ What sweep modes are available on the 1731?
The device offers three main sweep modes: 2 Field (two frames), 2 Line (two lines), and 1 Line (one line). Each mode can be used with low-pass or chrominance filtering. The unique dual filter function displays one line or frame with low-pass filtering while the other remains unfiltered for direct comparison.
❓ Can the Tektronix 1731 operate on different mains voltages?
Absolutely! The 1731 features a universal power supply accepting a wide voltage range: 90-132V for 120V mode and 180-250V for 220V mode, with a frequency of 48 to 66 Hz. This versatility allows international use without an external transformer, ideal for mobile production teams.
❓ Is there a DC power option for mobile use?
Yes, the Tektronix 1731 can be equipped with the 1700F10 upgrade kit which allows 12V DC power and even battery use, perfect for field applications, mobile broadcast trucks, outdoor shoots, or technical interventions outside the studio.
❓ How does the full frame line select function work?
This advanced feature allows you to select any line from the full video frame with an alphanumeric display of the line number. You can view a single line, two different lines, or the same line in two successive frames. This capability is essential for detailed analysis of signal defects, noise measurement, and line-by-line quality control in professional broadcast production.
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