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PRISM MPI and MPX
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User Manual
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PRISM MPI and MPX
ZZZ
Media Analysis Platform
User Manual
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077-1290-05
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Table of Contents
Important safety information....... ................................ .................................. ............ ix
General safety summary ..................................................................................... ix
Service safety summary........ ................................ .................................. ............ xi
Terms in this manual ............................. ................................ ........................... xii
Symbols and terms on the product ......................................................................... xii
Compliance information ......................................................................................... xiii
EMC compliance ........................... ................................ ................................. xiii
Safety compliance ........................................................................................... xiv
Environmental considerations.............................................................................. xvi
Preface ............................................................................................................ xvii
Where to find more information............................... ................................ ............ xvii
Conventions used in this manual.... .................................. ................................ ..... xix
Getting started. . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . . 1
Product description ................... ................................ ................................ ......... 1
Rackmount installation............... ................................ ................................ ......... 5
MPI power-on and power-off procedures ........................ ................................ .......... 16
MPX power-on and power-off procedures................................................................. 19
SFP+ module installation .................................................................................... 21
Network installation .......................................................................................... 23
MPI rear panel connectors....... ................................ ................................ ............ 25
MPX rear panel connectors........................ ................................ .......................... 27
Display elements.............................................................................................. 29
Diagnostics report ............................................................................................ 30
Message center................................................................................................ 31
Methods of operation.............................................................................................. 33
MPI touchscreen operation .................................................................................. 33
MPX front panel controls........ .................................. ................................ .......... 36
Keyboard and mouse operation ......... ................................ .................................. .. 38
External touchscreen display operation .................................................................... 39
Manage the tile display.. . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . .... 40
Remote control via VNC operation............................... ................................ .......... 43
Remote control via API commands................... ................................ ...................... 46
How to configure the instrument....................... ................................ .......................... 47
How to configure and select signal inputs ................................................................. 47
How to configure the instrument for HDR / WCG monitoring.. ................................ ........ 62
How to enable NMOS discovery and registration............. .................................. .......... 65
How to configure the instrument outputs................................................................... 66
How to configure the reference settings.... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... 67
How to set and recall instrument presets....... ................................ ............................ 71
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How to manage tr
How to set the time and date .......................... ................................ ...................... 80
How to upgrade the instrument firmware ...... ................................ ............................ 82
How to upgrade the software license ....................................................................... 85
How to verify the installed software and hardware versions............................................. 91
Functions ........................................................................................................... 92
Headphone/speaker volume and source adjustment .......................... ............................ 92
Capture................. .................................. ................................ ...................... 93
Application information .......................................................................................... 96
Waveform display application. ................................ ................................ ............ 100
Stop Display application ....... ................................ ................................ ............ 110
Vector application... ................................ .................................. ...................... 119
Diamond display application .............................................................................. 126
Lightning display application . ................................ .................................. .......... 130
Picture application .......................................................................................... 138
Audio application ............................. ................................ .............................. 140
Eye Display application.................................................................................... 143
Jitter Display application. ... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... 146
Video Session application.................................................................................. 148
Event Log application ...................................................................................... 154
IP Status application........................................................................................ 158
IP Session application...................................................................................... 162
IP Graphs application ...................................................................................... 182
PIT Histogram application. ................................ ................................ ................ 189
PTP graphs application............... .................................. ................................ .... 192
Timing application.......................................................................................... 196
Stream Timing application......................................... ................................ ........ 200
IP Generator application ..... .................................. ................................ ............ 206
SDI Generator application . ................................ .................................. .............. 213
PTP operational overview ...................................................................................... 216
PTP introduction............................................................................................ 216
The five basic PTP timing messages...................................................................... 217
Profiles and domains ....................................................................................... 219
One-step and two-step operation .......................................................................... 219
Multicast, Unicast, and Mixed Communication modes . . ..... . .... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... 220
BMCA operation............................................................................................ 222
Compensating for causes of asymmetric delay........ ................................ .................. 222
Index
ace and graticule intensity .................................. ............................ 79
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List of Figures
Figure i: Location of the document part number and the date it was last updated....................... xviii
Figure 1: MPI-RACK-MW parts diagram...................... ................................ ................. 8
Figure 2: MPI-RACK-MM parts diagram.. .................................. ................................ ... 8
Figure 3: Installing one MPI monitor and one WFM52x0 waveform monitor in the MPI-RACK-MW dual
rack cabinet.................................................................................................... 10
Figure 4: Installing one MPI monitor and one WFM7200 or WFM8x00 waveform monitor in the
MPI-RACK-MW dual rack cabinet......... .................................. .............................. 11
Figure 5: Installing two MPI monitors in the MPI-RACK-MM dual rack cabinet.. . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ... 12
Figure 6: Connecting the rack cabinet USB and audio cables to the MPI monitor ........................ 13
Figure 7: Removing the back extender from the MPI-RACK-MW dual rack cabinet..................... 15
Figure 8: Connecting power to the MPI monitor .............................................................. 16
Figure 9: Disconnecting the power cord from the MPI monitor . ................................ ............ 17
Figure 10: MPI Power/Standby button.......................................................................... 18
Figure 11: Conn
Figure 12: MPX Power/Standby button... ................................ .................................. .... 20
Figure 13: Installing and removing an optical SFP+ module on an MPI monitor.. . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... 21
Figure 14: Installing and removing an optical SFP+ module on an MPX monitor .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . . 22
Figure 15: Connecting the instrument to a PC (MPI monitor shown). .................................. .... 23
Figure 16: Setting network parameters .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . .... 24
Figure 17: PRISM MPI rear panel................... ................................ ............................ 25
Figure 18: PRISM MPX rear panel ................... ................................ .......................... 27
Figure 19: Elements of the display (MPI monitor shown).................................................... 29
Figure 20: Messages icon with one message ............................... ................................ .... 31
Figure 21: Message center popup window ..................................................................... 31
Figure 22: PRISM display in four-tile mode . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . . .... . ..... . . 33
Figure 23: Waveform on-screen tools........................................................................... 35
Figure 24: MPX front panel controls............................................................................ 36
Figure 25: One half screen tile and two quarter screen tiles . ..... . ..... . ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ... 40
Figure 26: Two half screen tiles showing vector and waveform displays. . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... 40
Figure 27: Full screen tile ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . 41
Figure 28: Four quarter screen tiles . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... 42
Figure 29: API docum
Figure 30: Settings menu . . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . . 48
Figure 31: Settings inputs submenu .... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ... 48
Figure 32: Single SDI signal configuration................... ................................ .................. 49
Figure 33: Quad Link SDI signal configuration................................................................ 50
Figure 34: SDI signal settings. . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . 52
Figure 35: Renaming a signal input ............................................................................. 53
Figure 36: IP input protocols and ST2022-7 seamless switching........ .................................. .. 54
ecting power to the MPX monitor............................................................ 19
entation Web page....................................................................... 46
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Figure 37: Edit
Figure 38: Configure ASPEN stream . ... . . ..... . ... . . ..... . .... . ..... . ... . . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... ..... . ... . . ... 56
Figure 39: Enabling a ST2110-20 video stream ..................... ................................ .......... 57
Figure 40: Enabling a ST2110-30 audio stream ..................... ................................ .......... 58
Figure 41: Enabling a ST2110-40 data stream ................................................................. 59
Figure 42: IP signal settings... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... 61
Figure 43: List of the configured inputs................. ................................ ........................ 61
Figure 44: Waveform display with nits scale............. ................................ ...................... 62
Figure 45: Stop Display with Stop scale.... .................................. ................................ .. 63
Figure 46: Vector display with (right) and without (left) Convert to Rec. 709 enabled, 100% color bar in
PQ/BT.2020 ................................................................................................... 64
Figure 47: NMOS discovery and registration enabled ...................... ................................ .. 65
Figure 48: SDI output configuration ............................................................................ 66
Figure 49: Input External Reference options ................................................................... 67
Figure 50: Analog reference settings configuration ............................... ............................ 68
Figure 51: Editing PTP reference settings . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... 69
Figure 52: Editing the PTP domain setting . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ... 70
Figure 53: Preset selection controls (Group B shown)........ .................................. .............. 72
Figure 54: Assigning a preset .... .................................. ................................ .............. 73
Figure 55: Presets Rename submenu............................................................................ 74
Figure 56: Editing a Preset name . . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . . 75
Figure 57: Preset selection controls (Group B shown)........ .................................. .............. 76
Figure 58: Presets Rename submenu............................................................................ 77
Figure 59: Trace and graticule intensity sliders ................................................................ 79
Figure
Figure 61: Time and Date submenu ............................................................................. 81
Figure 62: Time and date change reboot message ............................... .............................. 81
Figure 63: Selecting the firmware upgrade file................................................................. 83
Figure 64: Upgrade Installation In Process message box ..................................................... 84
Figure 65: PRISM License Installation Web page – initial view.. . . . .... . . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... 88
Figure 66: PRISM License Installation Web page – license upgrade information review ................ 89
Figure 67: PRISM License Installation Web page – license install message . .............................. 90
Figure 68: Utilities Version submenu ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . 91
Figure 69: Volume control........................................................................................ 92
Figure 70: Selecting Screenshot . ................................ ................................ ................ 93
Figure 71: Application bar – Capture ........................................................................... 94
Figure 72: Selecting Screenshot and Stream ................................................................... 94
Figure 73: Stream Size settings ... . ... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . . 95
Figure 74: Stream capture icon with percentage shown............................... ........................ 95
Figure 75: Waveform display applicati
Figure 76: Waveform application banner........... ................................ .......................... 100
60: Time Zone submenu.................................................................................. 80
ing parameter fields............................ ................................ .................. 55
on .......................... ................................ .......... 100
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Figure 77: Wave
Figure 78: Available on-screen tools for the Waveform application....................................... 103
Figure 79: Waveform on-screen tools – Gain ................................................................ 104
Figure 80: Waveform on-screen tools – horizontal position.... . ..... . ..... . ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .. 105
Figure 81: Waveform on-screen tools – vertical position . . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .. 106
Figure 82: Waveform on-screen tools – time and voltage cursor values and deltas...................... 107
Figure 83: Waveform on-screen tools – Display Mode ..................................................... 108
Figure 84: Waveform on-screen tools – display format..................................................... 109
Figure 85: Stop Display application......... ................................ .................................. 110
Figure 86: Stop Display application banner.................................................................. 110
Figure 87: Stop Display application settings menu ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . 111
Figure 88: Available on-screen tools for the Stop Display application.................................... 113
Figure 89: Stop Display on-screen tools – Gain ............................................................. 114
Figure 90: Stop Display on-screen tools – horizontal position .. . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . . 115
Figure 91: Stop Display on-screen tools – vertical position .... . ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ... 116
Figure 92: Stop Display on-screen tools – Display
Figure 93: Stop Display on-screen tools – display format.................................................. 118
Figure 94: Vector application display ......................................................................... 119
Figure 95: Vector application banner.......................................................................... 119
Figure 96: Vector application settings menu . ... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... 120
Figure 97: Available on-screen tools for the Vector application ......................... .................. 121
Figure 98: Vector on-screen tools – Gain ..................................................................... 122
Figure 99: Vector on-screen tools – horizontal position . . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... 123
Figure 100: Vector on-screen tools – vertical position .... . . .... . ..... . ..... ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ... 124
Figure 101: Vector on-screen tools – Bar Targets...................................... ...................... 125
Figure 102: Diamond display application .................................................................... 126
Figure 103: Diamond application banner..... ................................ ................................ 126
Figure 104: Diamond application settings menu............................................................. 127
Figure 105: Diamond display plot..... ................................ .................................. ...... 128
Figure 106: Out-of-gamut examples .......................... ................................ ................ 129
Figure 107: Lightning display application.................................................................... 130
Figure 108: Lightning application banner .................................................................... 130
Figure 109: Lightning application settings menu ...... .................................. .................... 131
Figure 110: Available on-screen tools for the Lightning application ...................................... 132
Figure 111: Lightning on-screen tools – horizontal gain.................................................... 133
Figure 112: Lightning on-screen tools – vertical gain....................................................... 134
Figure 113: Lightning on-screen tools – horizontal position . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . .... 135
Figure 114: Lightning on-screen tools – vertical position .... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... 136
Figure 115: Lightning on-screen tools – Bar Targets........................................................ 137
Figure 116: Picture application display (Copyright 2008, Blender Foundation /
www.bigbuckbunny.org) ................................................................................... 138
form application settings menu ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ... 101
Mode ............................ ...................... 117
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Figure 118: Picture application settings menu ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... 139
Figure 119: Audio application display .... .................................. ................................ .. 140
Figure 120: Audio application banner ........................................................................ 140
Figure 121: Eye Display application display................................................................. 143
Figure 122: Eye Display application banner . ................................ ................................ 143
Figure 123: Eye Display application settings menu . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... 144
Figure 124: Jitter Display application display............................................ .................... 146
Figure 125: Jitter Display application banner ................................................................ 146
Figure 126: Jitter Display application settings menu . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . . 147
Figure 127: Video Session application – SDI FORMAT tab display ...................................... 148
Figure 128: Video Session application banner ........... ................................ .................... 148
Figure 129: Video Session application – VPID 352 tab display for 3G-SDI Level B signal ..... . .... . 150
Figure 130: Video Session application – BIT LEVEL tab display......................................... 151
Figure 131: Video Session application – CRC STATUS tab display ...................................... 152
Figure 132: Event Log application display ................................................................... 154
Figure 133: Event Log application banner ..... ................................ .............................. 154
Figure 134: Event Log application settings menu ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... 155
Figure 135: Event application Go to Bottom icon ..... ................................ ...................... 155
Figure 136: IP Status application display..................................................................... 158
Figure 137: IP Status application banner ............................... ................................ ...... 158
Figure 138: IP Status port settings. ... . . . .... . . ... . . . .... . . ... . . . .... . . ... . . . .... . . ... . . . .... . . ... . . . .... . . ... . 159
Figure 139: IP Status application with yellow and green gradients........................................ 160
Figure 140: IP Session application display ................................................................... 162
Figure 141: IP Session application banner ..... ................................ .............................. 162
Figure 142: IP Session application – Layer 1/2 tab display .............. .................................. 164
Figure 143: IP Session application – VIDEO tab display..................... .............................. 166
Figure 144: IP Session application – AUDIO tab display .................................................. 172
Figure 145: IP Session application – DATA tab display ................................ .................... 174
Figure 146: IP Session application – PTP tab display....................................................... 176
Figure 147: IP Session application – NMOS tab display ................................................... 180
Figure 148: Registration Server List display ................................................................. 181
Figure 149: Last SDP File Received display................................................................. 181
Figure 150: IP Graphs application banner.................................................................... 182
Figure 151: IP Graphs application settings menu.... . ..... . ... . . .... . . ...... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . . 183
Figure 152: IP Graphs application display ................................................................... 184
Figure 153: IP Graphs application – Session Bit Rate graph............................................... 185
Figure 154: IP Graphs application – PIT graph.................. .................................. .......... 185
Figure 155: IP Graphs application – RTP Sequence Error graph .................................. ........ 186
Figure 156: IP Graphs application – Path1–Path2 Differential graph ..................................... 187
Figure 157: Seamless protection switching of SMPTE ST-2022-7 IP stream ............................ 187
ture application banner........................................................................ 138
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Figure 158: IP G
Figure 159: PIT Histogram application display.................................. ............................ 189
Figure 160: PIT Histogram application banner .............................................................. 189
Figure 161: PIT Histogram application settings menu .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . .. 190
Figure 162: Zooming in on the PIT Histogram graph....................................................... 191
Figure 163: PTP Graphs application banner.................................................................. 192
Figure 164:
Figure 165: PTP Master-Slave Delay and Variation graphs ................................................ 193
Figure 166: Timing application display....................................................................... 196
Figure 167: Timing application banner ................. ................................ ...................... 196
Figure 168: Timing application settings menu .... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . . 197
Figure 169: Stream Timing application display........ ................................ ...................... 200
Figure 1
Figure 171: Stream Timing application settings menu . . ..... . ... . . . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... 201
Figure 172: Stream Timing application – Video to PTP graph................................. ............ 203
Figure 173: Stream Timing application – Video to RTP graph..................... ........................ 203
Figure 174: Stream Timing application – Audio to Video graph..................... ...................... 204
Figure 175: Stream Timing application – Audio to RTP graph ............................................ 204
Figu
Figure 177: Stream Timing application – Data to RTP graph ........ ................................ ...... 205
Figure 178: IP Generator application display .. ................................ .............................. 206
Figure 179: IP Generator application banner......................................... ........................ 206
Figure 180: IP Generator application settings menu .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . .... 207
Figure 181: Video Port SFP+ configuration .................................................................. 209
Fi
Figure 183: IP Generator application – TRANSPORT tab display ........ ................................ 211
Figure 184: IP Generator application – VIDEO tab display................................................ 212
Figure 185: IP Generator application – AUDIO tab display.............................. .................. 212
Figure 186: SDI Generator application display .......................... ................................ .... 213
Figure 187: SDI Generator application banner....................... ................................ ........ 213
Figure 188: SDI Generator application settings menu .............................. ........................ 214
70: Stream Timing application banner .............................................................. 200
re 176: Stream Timing application – Data to Video graph .............................. .............. 205
gure 182: Audio port configuration ............................... ................................ .......... 211
raphs application – CMAX and VRX Buffer graph ... .................................. 188
PTP Graphs application settings menu ......................................................... 193
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Table of Contents
List of Tables
Table i: Product documentation................................................................................ xvii
Table 1: PRI
Table 2: Clearance requirements for the dual rack cabinet .................................................... 6
Table 3: Recommended tool list ....... ................................ .................................. ......... 6
Table 4: Supplied hardware ....................................................................................... 7
Table 5: Keyboard controls for selecting SDI inputs and instrument presets ........................... .... 38
Table 6: Instrument settings that are reset by recalling the Factory preset .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... 77
Table 7: M
SM dual rack cabinet documentation................................. ............................. 5
ultiple frequencies and levels per channel ... . ..... . ..... . ..... .... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... 210
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Important safety information
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user
for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.
To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at
the end of this section. (See page xi, Service safety summary.)
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to
avoid inj
Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
ury and prevent d amage to this product or any products connected to it.
Comply wi
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow
general
in this manual.
The pro
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove
the co
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is
oper
This product is not intended for d etection of hazardous voltages.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system.
Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and
utions related to operating the system.
ca
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the
esponsibility of the assembler of the system.
r
th local and national safety codes.
ly accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified
duct is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
ver for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
ating correctly.
PRISM MPI and MPX Media Analysis Platform User Manual ix
Important safety information
To avoid fire or
personal
injury
Use proper powe
certified for the country of use.
Do not use the provided power cord for other products.
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power
source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that
it is difficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at
all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
Use proper AC adapter. Use only the AC adapter specified for this product.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
r cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged
or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and
disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark t
operation.
Before use, inspect voltage probes, test leads, and accessories for mechanical
damage and replace when damaged. Do not use probes or test leads if they are
damaged, if there is exposed metal, or if a wear indicator shows.
Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing
pieces.
Use only specified replacement parts.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if
a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean
the product.
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
he product to prevent its further
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Important safety information
Slots and openi
otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the openings.
Provide a safe working environment. Always place the product in a location
convenient for viewing the display and indicators.
Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads.
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an
ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.
Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.
Servicesafetysummary
The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to
safely perform service on the product. Only qualified personnel should perform
service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety
summary before performing any service procedures.
To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.
Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
ngs are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or
Disconnect power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and
disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or
panels, or opening the case for servicing.
Use care when servicing with power on. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist
this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect
in
test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.
Verify safety after repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric
strength after performing a repair.
PRISM MPI and MPX Media Analysis Platform User Manual xi
Important safety information
Termsinthismanual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Symbols and terms on the product
These ter
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
ms may a ppear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read
the mark
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
read th
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
ing.
e marking.
When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual
to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to
betakentoavoidthem. (Thissymbolmayalsobeusedtorefertheuserto
ratings in the manual.)
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Compliance information
This section lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and
environmental standards with which the instrument complies. This product is
intended for
for use in households or by children.
use by professionals and trained personnel only; it is not designed
EMC compliance
EU EMC D
irective
Questions a
following address:
Tektronix
PO Box 500, MS 19-045
Beaverton, OR 97077, USA
www.tek.com
Meets intent of Directive 2014/30/EU for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the
Official Journal of the European Communities:
EN 55032. Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission
requirements
Class A radiated and conducted emissions
EN 55103-2. Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and
entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use - Part 2 Immunity.
Environment E2 – commercial and light industrial
bout the following compliance information may be directed to the
,Inc.
12
2
IEC 61000-4-2. Electrostatic discharge immunity
IEC 61000-4-3. RF electromagnetic field immunity
EC 61000-4-4. Electrical fast transient / burst immunity
I
IEC 61000-4-5. Power line surge immunity
IEC 61000-4-6. Conducted RF Immunity
IEC 61000-4-11. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity
EN 55103-2 Annex A. Radiated magnetic field immunity
EN 55103-2 Annex B. Balanced ports common mode immunity
EN 61000-3-2. AC power line harmonic emissions
PRISM MPI and MPX Media Analysis Platform User Manual xiii
Compliance information
Australia / New Zealand
EMC
Safety compliance
EU low voltage directive
EN 61000-3-3. V
1
This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic
interference
2
For compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables that incorporate low
impedance con
oltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker
.
nection between the cable shield and the connector shell should be used.
Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the
following standard, in accordance with ACMA:
EN 55032. Radiated a nd conducted emissions, Class A.
This section lists the safety standards with which the product complies and other
safety co
mpliance information.
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the
Official Journal of the European Union:
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.
U.S. nation ally recognized
testing laboratory listing
Canadian certification
Additional compliances
Equipment type
Safety class
EN 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General Requirements.
UL 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General Requirements.
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical
Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General
Requirements.
IEC 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General Requirements.
st and measuring equipment.
Te
Class 1 – grounded product.
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Compliance information
Pollution degree
descriptions
Pollution degree rating
A measure of the
and within a product. Typically the internal environment inside a product is
considered to be the same as the external. Products should be used only in the
environment for which they are rated.
Pollution degree 1. No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs.
Products in this category are generally encapsulated, hermetically sealed, or
located in clean rooms.
Pollution degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs.
Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is caused by condensation must
be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary
condensa
Pollution degree 3. Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution
that bec
where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected
from direct sunshine, rain, or direct wind.
Pollution d egree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through
conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical outdoor locations.
tion degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Rated for indoor, dry location
Pollu
use only.
contaminants that could occur in the environment around
tion occurs only when the product is out of service.
omes conductive due to condensation. These are sheltered locations
IP rating
Measurement and
overvoltage category
descriptions
Mains overvoltage
category rating
IP20 (as defined in IEC 60529).
surement terminals on this product may be rated for measuring mains voltages
Mea
from one or more of the following categories (see specific ratings marked on
the product and in the manual).
Category II. Circuits directly connected to the building wiring at utilization
points (socket outlets and similar points).
Category III. In the building wiring and distribution system.
Category IV. At the source of the electrical supply to the building.
NOTE. Only mains power supply circuits have an overvoltage category rating.
Only measurement circuits have a measurement category rating. Other circuits
within the product do not have either rating.
Overvoltage category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1).
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Compliance information
Environmental considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Restriction of hazardous
substances
Product end-of-life
handling
Complies wit
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and
use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be
harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s
end of life. To avoid release of such substances into the environment and to
reduce the use of natural r esources, we encourage you to recycle this product in
an approp
recycled appropriately.
Battery recycling. This product contains a small installed lithium metal button
cell. Please properly dispose of or recycle the cell at its end of life according to
local government regulations.
h RoHS2 Directive 2011/65/EU.
riate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European
Union requirements according to Directives 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC
on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries.
For information about recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site
(www.tek.com/productrecycling).
Transporting batteries
Perchlorate materials. This product contains one or more type CR lithium
batteries. According to the state of California, CR lithium batteries are
classified as perchlorate materials and require specia l handling. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for additional information.
The small lithium primary button cell contained in this equipment does not
exceed 1 gram of lithium metal content per cell, and the cell type has been
shown by the manufacturer to comply with the applicable requirements of the
UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part III, Sub-section 38.3. Consult your carrier
o determine which lithium battery transportation requirements are applicable
t
to your configuration, including to its re-packaging and re-labeling, prior to
reshipment of the product by any mode of transport.
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Preface
Preface
This manual c
ontains information to help you use the Tektronix PRISM Media
Analysis Platform. This information includes the following:
How to opera
te the instrument using the front panel, external
mouse/keyboard/display, or remote connection.
How to use t
he various displays for monitoring SDI or IP video signals.
How to capture display data.
How to s et up error logging and alarms.
How to navigate instrument menus.
Where to find more information
The full User Manual, Release Notes, and other information about your product
are available for download at www.tek.com/downloads. The following table lists
all the documentation for the PRISM Media Analysis Platform.
i: Product documentation
Table
Document Manual type Part number Description
anual
User M
ase Notes
Rele
Installation and Safety
tructions
Ins
pecifications and
S
Performance Verification
MPI Dual Rack Cabinet
and Extender Installation
Instructions
MPX Rackmount Slides and
Rails Installation Instructions
Field Upgrade Kit Instructions Field Install
ry User
Prima
ase Notes
Rele
User 071-3500-xx
er
Us
erformance
P
Verification
ield Install
F
Instructions
Field Install
Instructions
Instructions
290-xx
077-1
1293-xx
077-
1-3549-xx
07
077-1291-xx
71-3577-xx
0
071-2746-xx Describes how to install a MPX instrument in a 19”
075-1095-xx
Provides detailed operating information.
Describes the new features, improvements, and limitations
of the instrument firmware.
Describes how to install a PRISM MPI instrument and
vides basic safety and operating information (included
pro
with instrument).
Describes how to install a PRISM MPX instrument and
provides basic safety and operating information (included
th instrument).
wi
ists the product specifications and provides procedures
L
for verifying product performance.
escribes how to install a MPI instrument in a 19”
D
equipment rack using the optional MPI-RACK-MM or
MPI-RACK-MW dual rack cabinet.
equipment rack
Describes how to install post-purchase field upgrades in
the instrument.
PRISM MPI and MPX Media Analysis Platform User Manual xvii
Preface
Searching for
documents on
www.tek.com/downloads
The fastest way
filtering options on the left side of the Web page will help narrow down your
choices until you find the correct documentation.
The following example lists six steps on searching for the latest User Manual:
1. Go to www.te
2. Filter by Manual in the Filter by Type menu.
3. Filter by Primary User in the Filter by Manual Type menu.
NOTE. The Manual Type for each document is in the second column of the table.
4. Sort by Date above the search bar.
5. The first manual in the list should be the latest PRISM User Manual. Click the
link to the manual for additional information and to download.
6. To c onfirm that you have the correct manual, look at the P/N and the Last
Update date. This information is found below the Download this manual
link. See the image below for an example of the location.
NOTE.
table. The last two numbers are the revision level number.
The first seven numbers of the P/N are the Tektronix part number from the
to find a document on tek.com is through filtering. Using the
k.com/downloads and search for PRISM.
Figure i: Location of the document part number and the date it was last updated.
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Preface
Conventions u
sedinthismanual
The PRISM Media Analysis Platform is also referred to as the “PRISM monitor”
throughout this manual.
The terms "press and hold" or “touch and hold” are used throughout this document
and applies to touchscreen use with the Prism 3RU half rack with internal
touchscree
you are using a mouse and keyboard with the instrument you must click and
hold the mouse buttons.
n (MPI) and the Prism 1RU full rack with external display (MPX). If
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Preface
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Getting started
Product description
This section will help you set up and begin to use the PRISM Media Analysis
Platform. It is divided into the following subsections:
Product description describes your instrument and provides a list of key
features.
Controls and connectors shows you how to verify that you have received all
of the parts of your instrument and provides a list of standard and optional
accessori
Network installation shows you how to set up your instrument on an
Ethernet
es and a list of options that are available for your instrument.
network.
The PRIS
field-installable upgrades to monitor a diverse variety of SDI and IP statistics
as well as video and audio content. The comprehensive feature set, with an
intuitive and simplified graphical presentation of IP statistics, including video
quality and diagnostic information, enables engineers to ensure the delivery of
superior Quality of Service (QoS) levels in an increasingly complex broadcast
envi
SDI/IP signal paths.
PRIS
including master control rooms, production studios, OB vans, and signal
contribution/distribution centers.
M Media Analysis Platform provides flexible options and
ronment involving compressed/uncompressed video transmission through
M is an ideal solution for monitoring SDI/IP hybrid environments
PRISM MPI and MPX Media Analysis Platform User Manual 1
Getting started
PRISM model form factors
The PRISM Media
MPI. The PRISM MPI is 3RU half rack with integrated 9 inch HD display
and touch pane
Analysis Platform is available in two form factors:
l.
MPX. The PRISM MPX is 1RU full rack width. The MPX requires an
al monitor or a remote connection, such as VNC.
extern
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