Cobalt Networks 9084 9084 Processing Error Troubleshooting

9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MA NUAL 3-39

Operating Instructions Troubleshooting

9084 Processing Error Troubleshooting

Table 3-5 provides 9084 processing troubleshooting information. If the 9084

card exhibits any of the symptoms listed in Table 3-5, foll ow the

troubleshooting instructions provided.

In the majority of cases, most errors are caus ed by simple errors where the

9084 is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by the card.

Note: The error indications shown below are typical for the corresponding error con-

ditions listed. Other error indications not specified here may al so be displayed

on DashBoard™ and/or the 9084 card edge status indicators.

Note: Where errors are displayed on both the 9084 card and network remote con-

trols, the respective indicators and displays are individually descri bed in this

section.

Table 3-5 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom

Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action

•DashBoard™ shows Video

yellow icon and Input Invalid

message in 9084 Card Info

pane.

•Card edge Input Format LEDs

show continuous cycling.

No video input present Make certain intended video source is

connected to appropriate 9084 card video input.

Make certain BNC cable connections between

frame Rear I/O Module for the card and signal

source are OK.

•DashBoard™ shows Frame

Sync red icon and Reference

Invalid message in 9084 Card

Info pane.

•Card edge red ERR indicator

illuminated.

Frame sync reference not

properly selected or not being

received

•If external frame sync reference is not

intended to be used, make certain the

Framesync Enable selection list is set to Off

or Input Video as desired.

•If external frame sync reference is intended to

be used, make certain selected external

frame sync reference is active on frame syn c

8310 frame bus. (External reference signals

Reference 1 and Reference 2 are distributed

to the 9084 and other cards via an 8310

frame bus.) Refer to Framesync function

submenu tab on page 3-22 for more

information.

Contents

Main Product Manual Copyright Disclaimer Trademark Information Table of Contents Page Chapter 1 1 9084 Card Software Versions and this Manual Introduction Manual Conventions E201 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings Cautions 1 Labeling Symbol Definitions Safety Summary Warnings Cautions ! WARNING ! Introduction 9084 Functional Description 9084 Input/Outputs 1-6 Color Corrector Figure 1-1 9084 Functional Block Diagram Video Processor Introduction Color Corrector Video Processor Frame Sync Function AFD Inserter User Control Interface Figure 1-2 9084 User Control Interface Introduction 9084 Rear I/O Modules Video Formats Supported by the 9084 Introduction Technical Specifications 1 Introduction 1 Warranty and Service Information Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty Introduction Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. Page Chapter 2 Installing the 9084 Into a Frame Slot 2 Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module 2 Setting Up 9084 Network Remote Control 1 2 Chapter 3 Control and Display Descriptions Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview 9084 Card Edge Controls, Indicators, and Display Figure 3-2 shows and describes the 9084 card edge controls, indicators, and display. Figure 3-2 9084 Controls, Indicators, and Display Item Function 9084 Card Edge Control Menu/Submenu Structure Figure 3-3 Card Edge Controls Setup of Example Color Correction Function 12 34 Submenu Depth Vid A B C D E F G H I 3-6 D i s p Disp DashBoard User Interface 3-8 Figure 3-5 DashBoard Setup of Example Color Correction Function Cobalt Remote Control Panel User Interfaces 3 Accessing the 9084 Card via Remote Control Accessing the 9084 Card Using DashBoard Operating Instructions Accessing the 9084 Card Using a Cobalt Remote Control Panel Press the Select Device key and select a card as shown in the example below. 3 Checking 9084 Card Information Operating Instructions Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges Item Default Line No. / Range SD HD 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List Provides the following Video Proc parametric controls. Video Proc 3-16 Page 3-18 Allows assignment of AFD (Active Format Description) codes to the SDI output video. Color Correction 3-20 Page 3-22 Provides video Frame Sync and delay control tools. (continued) Minimum Latency Frames Control 3-24 (continued) Reset Framesync Page 3-26 Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084 On-Set Monitor Color Correction Example Page Page 3-30 Figure 3-12 Applying Correction to Example Monitor Waveform Signal Miscellaneous Color and Video Correction Examples 3-32 Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor Correction Using 9084 Troubleshooting Error and Failure Indicator Overview 9084 Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display Figure 3-13 9084 Card Edge Status Indicators and Display Item Function 3-36 DashBoard Status/Error Indicators and Displays Figure 3-14 DashBoard Status Indicator Icons and Display Indicator Icon or Display Error Description Figure 3-15 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display 3-38 Basic Troubleshooting Checks Item Checks 9084 Processing Error Troubleshooting Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors In Case of Problems