Tektronix PRISM User manual

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PRISM
MediaAnalysisPlatform
ZZZ
User Manual
*P077129003*
077-1290-03

PRISM
Media Analysis Platform
ZZZ
User Manual
xx
Revision A
This document supports software version 1.5 and above.
www.tek.com
077-1290-03

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Table of Contents
Important safety information.................................................................................... viii
General safety summary .................................................................................... viii
Service safety summary....................................................................................... x
Terms in this manual ......................................................................................... xi
Symbols and terms on the product.......................................................................... xi
Preface............................................................................................................. xiii
Where to find more information............................................................................ xiii
Conventions used in this manual........................................................................... xiv
Getting started.......... .............. .................. .............. .................. ............................. 1
Product description ............................................................................................ 1
Rackmount installation........................................................................................ 5
MPI power-on and power-off procedures.................................................................. 12
MPX power-on and power-off procedures................................................................. 16
SFP+ module installation .................................................................................... 18
Network installation.......................................................................................... 20
MPI rear panel connectors................................................................................... 22
MPX rear panel connectors.................................................................................. 25
Display elements.............................................................................................. 27
Diagnostics report ............................................................................................ 28
Message Center ............................................................................................... 29
Methods of operation.............................................................................................. 31
MPI touchscreen operation .................................................................................. 31
MPX front panel controls ................................................................................... 33
Keyboard and mouse operation ............................................................................. 35
External touchscreen display operation .................................................................... 36
Remote control via VNC operation......................................................................... 36
Remote control via API commands......................................................................... 39
How to configure the instrument................................................................................. 40
How to configure and select signal inputs ................................................................. 40
How to configure the instrument for HDR / WCG monitoring.......................................... 53
How to configure PTP reference settings .. .............................................................. .. 56
How to set and recall instrument presets................................................................... 58
How to manage tile display.. .................. ...................... ...................... .................. 66
How to set the time and date ................................................................................ 69
How to upgrade the instrument firmware .................................................................. 71
How to upgrade the software license....................................................................... 74
How to verify the installed software and hardware versions............................................. 80
Functions ........................................................................................................... 81
Headphone/speaker volume and source adjustment ...................................................... 81
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Capture......................................................................................................... 82
Application information .......................................................................................... 85
Waveform display application .............................................................................. 88
Stop Display application .................................................................................... 91
Vector application ............................................................................................ 94
Diamond display application ............................................................................... 96
Eye Display application ................................................................................... 100
Jitter Display application ........................ .......... .......... .......... ............................ 103
Picture application ......................................................................................... 106
Audio application........................................................................................... 107
Video Session application ................................................................................. 110
Event Log application ..................................................................................... 116
Timing application.......................................................................................... 119
IP Status application ....................................................................................... 122
IP Session application ..................................................................................... 126
IP Graphs application ...................................................................................... 138
PIT Histogram application................................................................................. 144
PTP graphs application..................................................................................... 146
PTP operational overview ...................................................................................... 150
PTP introduction............................................................................................ 150
The five basic PTP timing messages...................................................................... 151
Profiles and domains ....................................................................................... 153
One-step and two-step operation.......................................................................... 153
Multicast, Unicast, and Mixed Communication modes .................. .......... .................... 154
BMCA operation............................................................................................ 156
Compensating for causes of asymmetric delay.......................................................... 156
Index
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Installing one MPI monitor and one WFM52x0 waveform monitor in the MPI-RACK-MW dual
rack cabinet..................................................................................................... 8
Figure 2: Installing one MPI monitor and one WFM7200 or WFM8x00 waveform monitor in the
MPI-RACK-MW dual rack cabinet.......................................................................... 9
Figure 3: Installing two MPI monitors in the MPI-RACK-MM dual rack cabinet......................... 10
Figure 4: Connecting the rack cabinet USB and audio cables to the MPI monitor ........................ 11
Figure 5: Connecting power to the MPI monitor .............................................................. 13
Figure 6: Disconnecting the power cord from the MPI monitor ............................................. 14
Figure 7: MPI Power/Standby button ........................................................................... 15
Figure 8: Connecting power to the MPX monitor ............................................................. 16
Figure 9: MPX Power/Standby button.......................................................................... 17
Figure 10: Installing and removing an optical SFP+ module on an MPI monitor.......................... 18
Figure 11: Installing and removing an optical SFP+ module on an MPX monitor......................... 19
Figure 12: Connecting the instrument to a PC (MPI monitor shown)....................................... 20
Figure 13: Setting network parameters ....... .................. ...................... ...................... .... 21
Figure 14: PRISM MPI rear panel............................................................................... 22
Figure 15: PRISM MPX rear panel ............................................................................. 25
Figure 16: Elements of the display (MPI monitor shown).................................................... 27
Figure 17: Messages icon with one message................................................................... 29
Figure 18: Message Center popup window..................................................................... 29
Figure 19: Four-tile display with menu selection ............ ........................................ .......... 31
Figure 20: Selecting an application to display ................................................................. 32
Figure 21: MPX front panel controls............................................................................ 33
Figure 22: API documentation web page....................................................................... 39
Figure 23: Settings menu ......... .... .......................................... .................................. 41
Figure 24: Settings inputs submenu ............... .......................................... .... ................ 41
Figure 25: Single SDI signal configuration..................................................................... 42
Figure 26: Quad Link SDI signal configuration................................................................ 43
Figure 27: SDI signal settings.. ...................... ...................... ...................... ................ 46
Figure 28: Renaming a signal input ............................................................................. 47
Figure 29: IP input protocols and ST2022-7 seamless switching............................................ 48
Figure 30: Editing parameter fields.............................................................................. 49
Figure 31: Configure ASPEN stream ....... ........................ .............. ........................ ...... 50
Figure 32: IP signal settings........................ ...................... ...................... .................. 52
Figure 33: List of the configured inputs......................................................................... 52
Figure 34: Waveform display with nits scale................................................................... 53
Figure 35: Stop Display with Stop scale........................................................................ 54
Figure 36: Vector display with (right) and without (left) 3D LUT enabled, 100% color bar in
PQ/BT.2020 ................................................................................................... 55
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Figure 37: Editing PTP reference settings...................................................................... 56
Figure 38: Editing the PTP domain setting ..................... ...................... .................. ........ 57
Figure 39: Preset selection controls (Group B shown)........................................................ 59
Figure 40: Assigning a preset.................................................................................... 60
Figure 41: Presets Rename submenu............................................................................ 61
Figure 42: Editing a Preset name ........ .......................... .......................... .................... 62
Figure 43: Preset selection controls (Group B shown)........................................................ 63
Figure 44: Presets Rename submenu............................................................................ 64
Figure 45: Four quarter screen tiles ......................................................... .............. ...... 66
Figure 46: One half screen tile and two quarter screen tiles .................................. .... .... ........ 67
Figure 47: Two half screen tiles showing vector and waveform displays. ........ .................. ........ 67
Figure 48: Full screen tile .... ...................... ...................... ...................... .................. 68
Figure 49: Time Zone submenu.................................................................................. 69
Figure 50: Time and Date submenu............................................................................. 70
Figure 51: Time and date change reboot message ............................................................. 70
Figure 52: Selecting the firmware upgrade file................................................................. 72
Figure 53: Upgrade Installation In Process message box..................................................... 73
Figure 54: Upgrade Installation Complete message box...................................................... 73
Figure 55: PRISM License Installation Web page – initial view..... .............. .............. ............ 76
Figure 56: PRISM License Installation Web page – license upgrade information review ................ 77
Figure 57: PRISM License Installation Web page – license install message ............................... 78
Figure 58: Verifying the software license upgrade ............................................................ 79
Figure 59: Utilities Version submenu ......................... .......................... ........................ 80
Figure 60: Volume control........................................................................................ 81
Figure 61: Selecting Screenshot ................................................................................. 82
Figure 62: Application bar Capture ............................................................................. 83
Figure 63: Selecting Screenshot and Stream ................................................................... 83
Figure 64: Stream Size settings ...................... .............. ........................ .............. ........ 84
Figure 65: Stream capture icon with percentage shown....................................................... 84
Figure 66: Waveform display application ...................................................................... 88
Figure 67: Waveform application banner....................................................................... 88
Figure 68: Waveform application settings menu............. .............. ........................ ............ 89
Figure 69: Stop Display application............................................................................. 91
Figure 70: Stop Display application banner.................................................................... 91
Figure 71: Stop Display application settings menu.......................... .................. .............. .. 92
Figure 72: Vector application display ........................................................................... 94
Figure 73: Vector application banner............................................................................ 94
Figure 74: Vector application settings menu ................................................................... 95
Figure 75: Diamond display application........................................................................ 96
Figure 76: Diamond application banner ........................................................................ 96
Figure 77: Diamond application settings menu .......... ...................... ...................... .......... 97
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Figure 78: Diamond display plot ................................................................................ 98
Figure 79: Out-of-gamut examples.............................................................................. 99
Figure 80: Eye Display application display .................................................................. 100
Figure 81: Eye Display application banner................................................................... 100
Figure 82: Eye Display application settings menu................. .... .............................. ........ 101
Figure 83: Jitter Display application display ................................................................. 103
Figure 84: Jitter Display application banner.............. .... ................................................ 103
Figure 85: Jitter Display application settings menu ........... .... .............................. ............ 104
Figure 86: Picture application display (Copyright 2008, Blender Foundation /
www.bigbuckbunny.org)................................................................................... 106
Figure 87: Picture application banner......................................................................... 106
Figure 88: Audio application display ......................................................................... 107
Figure 89: Audio application banner.......................................................................... 107
Figure 90: Video Session application – SDI FORMAT tab display ....................................... 110
Figure 91: Video Session application banner................................................................. 110
Figure 92: Video Session application – VPID 352 tab display for 3G-SDI Level B signal............. 112
Figure 93: Video Session application – BIT LEVEL tab display.......................................... 113
Figure 94: Video Session application – CRC STATUS tab display........................................ 114
Figure 95: Event Log application display .................................................................... 116
Figure 96: Event Log application banner..................................................................... 116
Figure 97: Event application Go to Bottom icon ............................................................ 117
Figure 98: Event application slider control................................................................... 117
Figure 99: Timing application display ........................................................................ 119
Figure 100: Timing application banner ....................................................................... 119
Figure 101: IP Status application display..................................................................... 122
Figure 102: IP Status application banner ..................................................................... 122
Figure 103: IP Status port settings..................... .... ...................................... .... .......... 123
Figure 104: IP Status application with yellow and green gradients........................................ 124
Figure 105: IP Session application display................................................................... 126
Figure 106: IP Session application banner ................................................................... 126
Figure 107: IP Session application – Layer 1/2 tab display ................................................ 128
Figure 108: IP Session application – VIDEO tab display................................................... 130
Figure 109: IP Session application – PTP tab display....................................................... 134
Figure 110: IP Graphs application banner .................................................................... 138
Figure 111: IP Graphs application settings menu............................................................ 139
Figure 112: IP Graphs application display.................................................................... 140
Figure 113: IP Graphs application – PIT and RTP Sequence Error graphs ............................... 141
Figure 114: IP Graphs application – Video CRC Error and TS-DF graphs............................... 142
Figure 115: IP Graphs application – Path1–Path2 Differential graph ..................................... 143
Figure 116: Seamless protection switching of SMPTE ST-2022-7 IP stream ............................ 143
Figure 117: PIT Histogram application display.............................................................. 144
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Figure 118: PIT Histogram application banner .............................................................. 144
Figure 119: PTP Graphs application banner.................................................................. 146
Figure 120: PTP Graphs application settings menu ......................................................... 147
Figure 121: PTP Master-Slave Delay and Variation graphs ................................................ 147
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List of Tables
Table i: Product documentation................................................................................. xiii
Table 1: Clearance requirements for the dual rack cabinet .................................................... 5
Table 2: Supplied hardware ....................................................................................... 6
Table 3: Keyboard controls for selecting SDI inputs and instrument presets............................... 35
Table 4: Instrument settings that are reset by recalling the Factory preset ...... ...................... ...... 64
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Important safety information
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 x, Service safety summary.)
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to
avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Comply with local and national safety codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow
generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified
in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove
the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is
operating correctly.
This product is not intended for detection 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
cautions related to operating the system.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the
responsibility of the assembler of the system.
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Important safety information
To avoid fire or personal
injury
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
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.
The measuring terminals on this product are not rated for connection to mains or
Category II, III, or IV circuits.
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.
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 the product to prevent its further
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.
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Important safety information
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or
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.
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
in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect
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.
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Important safety information
Terms in this manual
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 terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read
the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
read themarking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
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
be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to
ratings in the manual.)
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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