LG Electronics HCS6320 Troubleshooting, Equipment Setup Review, Status Led, STATUS LED Behavior

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

This section provides troubleshooting information for the HCS6320. You can find additional troubleshooting help at www.dishnetwork.com.

Equipment Setup Review

Make sure all connectors and connections are tight and secure on all entertainment system components.

Check the Ethernet connection; is it viable and working?

-Observe the green and amber LEDs on the Ethernet connector.

-The green LED should blink rapidly.

-The amber LED should stay lit constantly.

Ensure the satellite STB smart card is up-to-date and authorized by DISH Network.

STATUS LED

The green STATUS LED on the HCS6320 front panel provides general information about the operating condition of the card. Observe the STATUS LED, and refer to the following table:

STATUS LED Behavior

Operating Status

 

 

Slow Blinking

Power Up State

 

 

Rapid Blinking

Error Condition

 

 

Continuously On

Normal Operation

 

 

Continuously Off

Fault Condition, No Output

 

 

Audio/Video Freeze or Blank Screen

Perform one or more of the following (in order):

Press the RESET button located on the front of the satellite STB, and allow the STB to retrieve the DISH Network program guide.

Unplug the power cord of the satellite STB for 15 seconds; then plug it in again.

Use a small object (for example, a paperclip) to press the recessed RESET button on the HCS6320. Hold for five seconds to initiate the reset.

Unplug the power cord of the CodePlus card frame for 15 seconds; then plug it in again.

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Contents HCS6320 CodePlus Series MUX/MOD Feature Card Installation & Setup Guide WarrantyP/N 206-4183 Rev A Copyright 2012 LG Electronics U.S.A., IncFor Customer Support/Service, please call­1-888-865-3026 NOTE TO SATELLITE DISH INSTALLERREGULATORY INFORMATION COMPLIANCEIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safeguards for you and your new product6. Clean only with dry cloth 7. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnelCaution Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 14. Replacement Parts15. Safety Check 13. ServicingTable of Contents Setup Information HCS6320Channel Assignments TranscodersFeatures HCS6320 Product DescriptionTranscoder Product Description Typical HD Transcoder System OverviewA typical Transcoder System with MUX/MOD functionality includes The integrated elements of the Transcoder SystemHCS6320 Card Description RESETResets card Install after inserting HCS6320 cardHCS6320 Functional Blocks Installing a CodePlus Feature Card Satellite STB & HCS6320 Initialization & Setup Connections AC Power Cord Power Outlet 120V 60Hz ACSERVICE Room Receiver Room Receiver Room ReceiverSystem Setup Typical HCS6320 System InstallationSystem Setup Cont Typical Setup Flow Chart for HCS6320HDTV Service Feed HD STBNetwork and Communication Setup Configuration Options via GUI Access the CodePlus Transcoder Series Web GUIController Menu Commands Access the Controller MenuConfiguration Options via GUI Cont Display a List of Transcoder Cards Installed in the Chassis Set HCS6320 RF ChannelsRead the RF Channel Map Example List Cards DisplaySlot #7 Raw bitrate data 0 total Configure Card Number/Channel Assignments Example MUX Bitrates DisplaySet the HCS6320 IP Address Reset the Controller card to activate new IP settings. or Reset the Controller card to activate new IP settingsPassword changed Change the Reload ProIdiom Key PasswordSuccess. Reset command sent to card Update HCS6320 and/or Transcoder Firmware via TFTPPerform an External Card Reset Transcoder Menu Commands Access the Transcoder MenuCard Card HWID# is Example Transcoder MenuCard OS version HCS7720-943-2011-1025 Encoder version Total Output Bitrate 19.390 Mbit/sCard PI key checksum is View Software Information for a Selected TranscoderSatellite STB Menu Commands Access the Satellite STB MenuCard Reloading the key Successfully reloaded PI key Card 1 Tuner 1 Channel changed toCard 1 Tuner Current STB Channel is Satellite signal is locked Satellite signal strength is 52%Example Satellite STB Menu Read the STB Channel and StatusCard 1 Tuner 1 STB Powered On Card 1 Tuner 1 STB Powered OffCard 1 The STB is resetting Power the STB On or OffCard 1 STB Update successfully configured Card 1 STB Update is not scheduled. orCard 1 Successfully cleared STB Update configuration Schedule an STB UpdateConfiguration Options via Command Line Access the HCS6320 Main MenuConfiguration Options via Command Line Cont View HCS6320 System InformationSet HCS6320 RF Channels Print the RF Channels MapDisplay a List of Transcoder Cards Installed in the Chassis Access Individual Transcoder MenusPerform an External Card Reset Install a ProIdiom Key on All Transcoders Set the HCS6320 IP AddressEnter IP address Type the host IP address in the format Enter Subnet Mask Type the subnet mask in the format4. At the Use TFTP to download key y/n? prompt, either Xmodem File TransferTFTP Transfer Update HCS6320 and/or Transcoder Firmware Reload the ProIdiom Key on All TranscodersOperation completed 4. At the Enter card number 1-12, ‘ctr’, or ‘all’ prompt, eitherView MUX or Raw Bitrate Data Configure Card Number to Channel Assignments Reset Password for Reload PI Key GUI Option Set Cross point switch... OK1. RF 58-1 -- Slot #1 2. RF 58-2 -- Slot #2 3. RF 59-1 -- Slot #4 4. RF 59-2 -- Slot #5 5. RF 60-1 -- Slot #8 6. RF 60-2 -- Slot #9Card #1 is HCS7720 HCS7720 1 Command Satellite Receiver MenuInstall a ProIdiom Key on the Selected Transcoder Card HWID# isEncoder version HDMI Input Bitrate 6.684 Mbit/s raw 6.684 Mbit/s3. At the Use TFTP to transfer files y/n? prompt, either Reload PI complete OKPI key checksum is Reload the ProIdiom Key on the Selected TranscoderAccess the Satellite Receiver Menu for the Selected Transcoder Update Firmware on the Selected TranscoderReset the Selected Transcoder Card Return to the HCS6320 Main MenuSatellite Receiver Menu Commands Access the Satellite Receiver MenuCard 1 Satellite signal strength is 52% Card 1 Satellite signal is lockedRead the Satellite Signal Strength Card 1 Current STB channel isAt the Satellite # Command prompt, either Power the Satellite STB On or OffRead and/or Set STB Update Parameters Card 1 STB serial# is R0128005665-79STB Update is not scheduled STB Update is in progress2. At the Change STB Update setting y/n? prompt, either Read STB Update ParametersConfigured STB Update... OK Press any key to continue STB model is ViP222k-HDSTB swver is X398RPLB-N Read the Satellite STB Model TypeTroubleshooting Equipment Setup ReviewSTATUS LED Audio/Video Freeze or Blank ScreenSpecifications DimensionsEnvironmental Storage Conditions Operating ConditionsDocument Revision History / Notes Document Revision HistoryDate DescriptionOpen Source Software Notice For Customer Support/Service, please call­ LG HCS6320 MUX/MOD Feature Card WarrantyWarranty begins on the date of delivery of the HCS6320 Installation Guide