Leader Electronics’ ZEN-W Series of advanced analysers will make its European debut at this year’s IBC. Comprising the LV5600W waveform monitor and LV7600W rasteriser, the next-generation series incorporates a wide range of new features, plus a WebRTC interface which allows secure remote control and monitoring from a web-connected desktop or laptop computer.
Developed from the Leader’s established LV5600 and LV7600 instruments, the ZEN-W Series was conceived to help smooth the media industry’s multiple ongoing technological migrations – from SDI to IP, HD to Ultra HD (UHD), and standard dynamic range (SDR) to high dynamic range (HDR).
Whilst the LV5600W is a 3U high half-rack-width unit with an integral 7-inch touchscreen display, the LV7600W occupies a compact 1U and incorporates SDI and transition minimised differential signalling (TMDS) monitor outputs.
Supporting all of the test and measurement tools and options of the original ZEN Series – including traditional picture, waveform, vectorscope and ancillary data display, IP traffic analysis and JPEG-XS analysis – the ZEN-W Series products provide all of the support required to monitor 4K/UHD/2K/HD/SD SDI, as well as video-over-IP signals. This makes them ideal for today’s increasingly prevalent hybrid facilities, said Leader.
To the existing feature-set, the ZEN-W Series adds a host of new production and post-production capabilities, including Full Range SDR of black error, CIE, gamut error, histogram, level error, audio/video timing offset, noise level, test signals, vector and waveform.
Also supporting Full Range SDR are CINELITE and CINEZONE, including five-bar, frame capture and image quality adjustment. CINEZONE is further enhanced with new presets specifically for ARRI and RED camera users.
The new range also includes bi-directional HDR/SDR conversion, with the ability to import 3D colour lookup tables (LUTs) via a plug-in USB memory, thus enabling HDR content to be viewed in SDR and vice versa. This feature simplifies live production, on-set production and post-production workflows.
Martin Mulligan, COO, Leader Electronics of Europe, commented, “The original ZEN Series of analysers has found a place in broadcast and media testing environments around the world, thanks to its versatility and feature-rich design.
“With the ZEN-W Series we have raised the bar once again, adding a host of new capabilities.”Take a closer look at Leader’s test and measurement instruments at booth 10.C01 during IBC2024, which is taking place at the Amsterdam RAI convention centre from September 13-16.
