V6402, V6404, V6406,V6408
and V6418 HD converters
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Issue 6
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APPENDIX A
6.1
Trouble Shooting Guide (Frequently Asked Questions)
This section is to be a help in solving some common difficulties. If there is no control from the front panel
first check that the Rem/Local switch is set to
Local
.
Q:
My V64xx powers-up with a static test pattern or black output, although a valid SDI video signal
is connected to one of its inputs.
A:
1. Check whether the Front Panel HD/SD LED is lit. This indicates that a signal is being received.
2. Check whether the Input selection is set correctly.
VIDEO
:
Source
:
I/P 1 (or I/P 2)
3. Check that the Test Pattern Generator is turned off.
ENG'ING
:
Test Ptn
:
TPG Off
4. Make sure that the mode of operation (SD/HD) matches with your Input Standard.
Set to 'Auto' sensing if in doubt.
CONFIG
:
SD/HD Op
:
Auto
Q:
My V64xx does not synchronise to the external reference.
A
:
1. Check whether the Front Panel Ref. LED is lit. This indicates the presence of an ext. reference.
2. Check whether the ext. reference input is selected.
VIDEO
:
Ref Src
:
Auto (or Ref IP)
Q:
It seems that embedded Audio data does not get passed through the Frame Synchroniser (in
fact, no Ancillary data whatsoever).
A:
Check whether the Anc Data enable control is set properly.
VIDEO
:
Anc Data
:
Anc Pass
Q:
I want to add a number of frames extra delay to the output, but I cannot find the associated menu item.
A:
You need a V6402 (or a V6404/06/08/18SY) with the Field/Frame-Delay (FD) option enabled. This is a
factory installed option and requires a password in order to enable it. If the option is enabled, you will
find the corresponding control menu under
VIDEO
:
F Delay
.
Q:
The output generated by my V6406/08/18 looks corrupt.
A:
Make sure that the selected Output Standard has the same frame-rate as the Input signal.
Q:
I want to use my V6402 as a stand-alone Test Pattern Generator, but I cannot see anything on
the Monitor.
A:
1. Make sure that the selected 'Default Standard' is compatible with your Monitor specification
(
CONFIG
:
Def Std
). Note that some Broadcast Monitors cannot cope with progressively
scanned modes with frame-rates less than 50Hz.
2. Check whether the TPG is turned on an that you have not deliberately selected a 'Black' test
pattern (
ENG'ING
:
TestPtn
:
Bars 100, Bars 75,
etc.)
