Daktronics

6000 Processor: How to run test patterns through the user interface

Topic

  • How do I run test patterns on a DI-6000 or VP-6000 through the user interface?

Environment

  • Product: VP-6000, DI-6000 Series Processor version 14.1 or later
  • Component: test patterns, user interface
  • Control System:
Note:  Disable test patterns while doing Bootload/Calibration/Load TT activities.
 

Steps

  1. Log in to the user interface. 6000 Processor: How do I log into the user interface?
  2. On the left side menu, click the test patterns icon. 
  3. Click Add to create a new pattern.
  4. From the drop-down menu, choose where the test pattern is inserted in the signal path. The test pattern can be used to override an input or an output.  
  5. From the second drop-down, choose the test pattern.
  6. Make any configuration to the test pattern and click Create.
  7. A confirmation message appears. Click Start.  
  8. To stop the pattern, click the x in the top-right corner of the tile.

 

Test pattern intended uses:
  • All On
  • All on Rotate - Test each color, Does this runs through its intensity levels
  • Bouncing Box
  • Diagonal lines
  • Crosshair (behind feature flag) -This provides the ability to highlight a single pixel.  
  • Grid - Crosshatch patterns are used to check and calibrate centering, aspect ratio, convergence, and both vertical and horizontal linearity. 
  • Image - play a specific image.
  • Module ID Grid - showing if modules are in the correct order.  Do this to verify the translation table and connections.  
  • Module Locator Grid - Do this to locate a specific module that may need attention. 
  • Standard Video Pattern - SMPTE, simple bars, Tartan Bars, The purpose of bars and tone is to serve as a reference or target for the calibration of color.
  • Wand - Do this to check for seaming or tearing as the line moves across the display.

KB ID: DD4073133

DISCLAIMER: Use of this content may void the equipment warranty, please read the disclaimer prior to performing any service of the equipment.

DAKTRONICS DOES NOT PROMISE THAT THE CONTENT PROVIDED HEREIN IS ERROR-FREE OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT YOUR USE OF THE CONTENT WILL PROVIDE SPECIFIC RESULTS. THE CONTENT IS DELIVERED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. DAKTRONICS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. DAKTRONICS DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR THE ACTS, OMISSIONS AND CONDUCT OF YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE CONTENT. ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR, OR SERVICE OF THE EQUIPMENT BY ANYONE OTHER THAN DAKTRONICS OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPAIR AGENTS MAY VOID THE EQUIPMENT WARRANTY. YOU ASSUME TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THE CONTENT AND ANY LINKED CONTENT. YOUR SOLE REMEDY AGAINST DAKTRONICS FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE CONTENT IS TO STOP USING THE CONTENT. THIS LIMITATION OF RELIEF IS A PART OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

The above disclaimer applies to any property damage, equipment failure, liability, infringement, or personal injury claim arising out of or in any way related to your use or application of the content, whether such claim is for breach of contract, tort, negligence or any other cause of action.