Hamlet Monitor Scope MS601AX
Standard Definition SDI, Analog Video and Audio Signal Monitor

Inputs: 2 SD SDI CCIR 601 (SMPTE 259M) with reclocked outputs. 2 Composite (PAL & NTSC) video inputs
525 and 625 auto sensing
Contains patent applied proprietary 10 bit processing designs
Built in high definition XVGA colour LCD for picture, data and waveform displays
On screen digitally generated analyser, waveform and vectorscope displays
Error detection and handling (EDH/CRC) (SMPTE RP 165).
Error logging
Gamut indicator on front panel
Poly™ illegal colour display and alarm in RGB domain
Full field line select, Mag line select set up and recall with or without cursors
Cursor measurement and readouts for V, timing and phase and amplitude
Outputs: CAV (YCrCb), RGB and composite in vision displays
Nine factory set display modes are stored in memory
HFT™ hands free timing
RS232 remote control
Mains or 12vdc powered or internal battery.

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The Monitor Scope MS601AX is compact, low power On Screen Display (OSD) device with a built-in XVGA display. It is an ideal alternative to, and/or replacement for broadcast measuring devices in production or engineering environments. Especially where repetitive monitoring or measurements need to be made. Areas such as, master control, pre or post production, editing and graphics suites, remote sites and OB vehicles. Indeed anywhere serial digital signals or multi-format measurement is required.

The MS601AX features several options in order to fit the users’ needs. Each option is contained on an easy to install, easy to remove drop in card. The main unit is initially capable of SD SDI analysis, measurement and monitoring. With the different options cards the unit is able to cover CAV (component analog video), YcrCb, RGB, composite video and audio in its embedded, AES/EBU and analog formats. Additionally, there is the option audio DAC is capable of provide stereo audio balanced outputs from the selected input (AES, Analog or Embedded).

Specifications	Description
Serial digital inputs	BNC connectors. Input impedance 75 ohms. Max d.c. +/- 10V.
	SMPTE 259M, ITU-R BT.601/656 serial component. 800mV pp.
	+/-10% auto equalised up to 300 metres
Serial digital outputs	BNC connectors. Output impedance 75 ohms
Serial digital outputs	Equalised versions of the serial digital inputs
Ext-reference input	BNC connector with loop through output
Ext-reference input	Return loss better than 40dB. Zin of 22k. Max dc +/- 3 volts.
Composite inputs (Option)	2 x BNC connectors with loop through outputs
Composite inputs (Option)	Return loss better than 40dB. Zin of 22k. Max dc +/- 3 volts
Component inputs (Option)	3 x BNC connectors with loop through outputs
Component inputs (Option)	Return loss better than 40dB. Zin of 22k. Max dc +/- 3 volts. YCrCb or RGB
Outputs	Serial digital outputs. BNC connectors. 800mV to 75 ohms
	Hi Res output*. 15 pin high density D socket. Analog 0.7V R, G, B and H and V sync
	Composite output. BNC connector. 1V to 75 ohms
	Component outputs. BNC connectors. 1V to 75 ohms. YCrCb or RGB.
Audio (Option)	4 x Analog balanced inputs. Zin 22K
	2 x AES/EBU digital audio inputs @ 48KHz, 44.1KHz or 32KHz. Zin 200R
	4 x Analog balanced outputs, line level
Remote Control (Option)	9 pin D socket for GPI, data up/down load and remote control
Display Area	Waveform cutout boxes 38uS x 512 lines or 19uS x 256 lines or 9.5uS x 128 lines
	Horizontal and vertical positions are menu selectable
	Text cutout box 38uS x 32 lines at top or bottom of frame
	Audio cutout boxes 3.6uS x 512 lines at left and right of frame
Waveform Monitors	Resolution Full 10 bit processing. Display resolution 512 x 512
	Response Flat is unprocessed digital data stream
	Low Pass is -3db @ 1.5MHz, -60db @ 6.75MHz
	Sensitivity 1volt encoded video reads 1 volt on screen. Totally digital processing guarantees accuracy. Mag is x 4 gain
	Timebase H, 2H, 3H and Hmag, which is selectable to x5 or x10
	V, 2V, Line select and Vmag, selectable to 2,4,8,16 or 32 lines
	Line select is a fully sampled and bright display
	Chop provides parade and overlay displays
Vector Monitors	Video Traditional component or composite (option) display
	Digital component accuracy 0.2%. Bandwidth 3.375MHz
	Composite accuracy 1%. Bandwidth 1.0MHz
	Audio Stereo phase display of left or right audio pair
	Phase accuracy 2 deg. Display compression 30db
	Gamut Poly™ display of RGB signal shows up illegal colors
Audio Monitors (Option)	Accuracy Better than 0.1db over full scale range
Audio Monitors (Option)	Characteristics BBC Type 2, Digital, Nordic, VU EBU, DIN and expand
Power	10 to 14V d.c. to 4 pin XLR. Pin 1 = ground, pin 4 = +12V @ 2A max
Power	Can also be powered by the optional internal battery pack
Dimensions	8.5" x 5.23" x 7.3" Inches (215 x 133 x 185 mm)
Weight	6.4 Lbs. (2.9Kg)

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Model	Description	Buy Online	Price
MS601AX	Hamlet MS601AX Standard Definition SDI, Analog Video and Audio Signal Monitor		$6,295.00
Optional Accessories
Option Cards
MSSDIO	Hamlet MS-SDIO SD-SDI & Hi Res video output of picture with inserted traces and data		$691.00
MSANIN	Hamlet MS-ANIN Analog video inputs card for composite, component YCrCb or RGB signals		$977.00
MSAUDIN	Hamlet MS-AUDIN Audio input card for analog, embedded and AES/EBU signals		$804.00
MSPOL	Hamlet MS-POL Audio Polar phase display option - requires MS-AUDIN		$95.00
MSVDAC	Hamlet MS-VDAC Video DAC of the selected digital input - without inserted trace or data		$402.00
MSADAC	Hamlet MS-ADAC Audio DAC of the selected audio - requires MS-AUDIN		$405.00
MSAMU	Hamlet MS-AMU Audio monitoring accessory for the MS601 series of waveform,vector & audio monitor - requires MS-AUDIN		$1,900.00
Accessories and Rackmounts
MSSRM	Hamlet MS-SRM Monitor Scope single unit rack kit		$312.00
MSBP	Hamlet MS-BP Monitor Scope Built-in Battery Pack for portable use		$500.00
MSSCC	Hamlet MS-SCC Monitor Scope Soft carry case		$210.00

Hamlet Monitor Scope MS601AX Standard Definition SDI, Analog Video and Audio Signal Monitor

Hamlet Monitor Scope MS601AX
Standard Definition SDI, Analog Video and Audio Signal Monitor