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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Configure instrument for HDR/WCG monitoring ............58 Enable NMOS discovery and registration ..............61 Adjust Loudness Display ....................62 Configure instrument outputs ..................67 Configure to decode Timecode ..................68 Configure reference settings ..................69 PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 8 Eye Display application ....................199 Stop Display application ..................... 201 Diamond display application ..................211 Lightning display application ..................216 CIE application ......................225 Dolby Status application ..................... 228 PTP operational overview ................... 232 PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual viii...
Page 9 Profiles and domains ....................235 One-step and two-step operation ................. 235 Multicast, Unicast, and Mixed Communication modes ..........236 BMCA operation ......................238 Compensating for causes of asymmetric delay ............238 PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 10: Important Compliance And Safety Information
A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique du Quadstere des Communications du Canada. Cet appareil numerique de la Classe A est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 11 Environments: E2 Warnings Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take appropriate measures. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 12 The capacity of the lithium ion secondary battery shipped with this product is under 100 Wh. The lithium content of the installed primary battery is under 1 g. Each battery meets the applicable requirements of UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part Ill Section 38.3. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 13 RoHS 3 Directives 2011 /65/EU and EU 2015/863 until July 22, 2021. This product does, however, comply with the RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU. Korea Compliance Statement Taiwan Compliance Statement Japan Compliance Statement xiii PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 14 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. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 15 Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries. Use only the Telestream rackmount hardware specified for this product. Service Safety Summary The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product.
Page 16 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. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 17 After the instrument has started the upgrade process, DO NOT remove power from the instrument. If you do so, the instrument flash will be corrupted. The instrument will have to be sent to a Telestream factory service center to have the system firmware restored.
Page 18: Preface
D00010030x Describes the new features, improvements, and limitations of the instrument firmware. Installation and Safety User 071-3730-xx Describes how to install a PRISM MPI2-25 instrument and Instructions provides basic safety and operating information (included with instrument). User 071-3738-xx Describes how to install a PRISM MPX2-25 instrument and provides basic safety and operating information (included with instrument).
Page 19: Conventions Used In This Manual
(MPI2-25) and the Prism 1RU full rack with external display (MPX2-25). If you are using a mouse and keyboard with the instrument you must click and hold the mouse buttons. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 20 PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 21: Getting Started
/ uncompressed video transmission through SDI/IP signal paths. PRISM is an ideal solution for monitoring SDI/IP hybrid environments including master control rooms, production studios, OB vans, and signal contribution/distribution centers. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 22 PRISM model form factors The PRISM Media Analysis Platform is available in two form factors: MPI2-25. The PRISM MPI2-25 is 3RU half rack with integrated 9-inch HD display and touch panel. Option PHY is available to add physical layer measurement sets.
Page 23 Monitor PTP trend graphs to ensure proper IP system setup for robust sync system • Telestream patented Timing display, the SDI versus Analog reference and ST2022-6 / ST2110-20 / SDI / Analog reference versus PTP reference makes facility timing easy •...
Page 24 12G-SDI physical layer measurements to check SDI signal quality and integrity (optional) • On-screen tools for accessing frequently used settings without opening a separate menu • Audio volume and balance controls PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 25: Software Licenses
Stop, False Color, Light meter, HDR/WCG Conversion, CIE, and HDR Measurements • MP2-GEN Adds a node-locked license for SDI/IP signal generator, this includes IP/SDI Generator application • MP2-EXTNDSP Adds a node-locked license for enabling extended desktop PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 26: Rackmount
MPX2-25 RACK. Allows you to install one PRISM 1RU full width MPX2- 25 RACK. The MPX2-25 RACK rackmount kit includes the Rackmount Slides and Rails Kit Installation Instructions document (part number 071- 3706-xx). PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 27 MPX2. A software license is required to enable the extended display feature. For information on how to install and use this extended display, see the PRISM MPX2-DUALDSP Installation and Safety Instructions. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 28: Mpi2-25 Power-On And Power-Off Procedures
To minimize the risk of damage to the instrument, we strongly recommend the power cord be connected to the instrument before the power cord is connected to the AC power source. Figure 1: Connecting power to the MPI2-25 monitor PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 29 To minimize the risk of damage to the instrument, it is strongly recommended that the power cord be disconnected from the AC power source before the power cord is disconnected from the instrument. Figure 2: Disconnecting the power cord from the MPI2-25 monitor PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 30 (See Figure NOTE. The Power/Standby button illuminates during the power-on sequence and then turns off during normal instrument operation. Figure 3: Front panel of the PRISM with the Power/Standby button marked PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 31 The power cord has a locking mechanism to keep it attached to the instrument. Push the button on the cord housing to release the locking mechanism. (See MPI2-25 power cord removal.) PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 32: Mpx2-25 Power-On And Power-Off Procedures
To minimize the risk of damage to the instrument, it is strongly recommended that the power cord be connected to the instrument before the power cord is connected to the AC power source. Figure 4: Connecting power to the MPX2-25 monitor PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 33 2. To completely remove power from the instrument, disconnect the power cord from the instrument. The power cord has a locking mechanism to keep it attached to the instrument. Push the button on the cord housing to release the locking mechanism. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 34 SDI SFP connectors are marked on the back of the MPI2-25 (See MPI2-25 rear panel connectors.) and MPX2-25. (See MPX2-25 rear panel connectors.) Different types of SFP modules may have different latching mechanisms. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 35: Sfp Module Installation
SFP module in an anti-static bag or container. To prevent possible damage to the PRISM monitor and SFP modules, remove the SFP modules before transporting the PRISM monitor. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 36: Network Installation
IP address manually. Be sure to set an address that is compatible with the setting of your PC. The default IP address of the PRISM monitor is 192.168.1.2. Figure 6: Connecting the instrument to a PC (MPI2-10 monitor shown) PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 37 3. Select CONTROL IP PORT to open the Control IP Port submenu. (See Figure 4. Depending on your local network requirements, select DHCP or Manual to select the method for selecting an IP address. Figure 7: Setting network parameters PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 38 This may cause a non-deterministic operation, such as IGMP leaves failing or other network connectivity issues. 6. Select the Settings icon ( ) or select the icon to close the Settings menu. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 39: Mpi2-25 Rear Panel Connectors
The MPI2–25 rear panel figure shows the external connections to the instrument. (See Figure 8.) A description of each connector is provided. Figure 8: PRISM MPI2-25 rear panel Table 3: Descriptions of PRISM MPI2-25 rear panel connectors Item number Connector label, (See Figure 8.) symbol, or end...
Page 40 Audio output is an 1/8-inch (3.5mm) diameter port for a headset. It has connections for L and R audio channels. Headset plugs that are an 1/8-inch and have an additional contact for a microphone may not work because the headphone ports are not set for the spacing requirements of a third connection on the plug. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 41: Mpx2-25 Rear Panel Connectors
10/25GE Two optional SFP+ ports are for 10/25GbE Ethernet applications. See MP-SFP products for available modules. • SDI I/O Two optional SFP+ ports can provide up to four SDI signal loop-through outputs, up to 12G for future functionality. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 42 Audio output is an 1/8-inch (3.5mm) diameter port for a headset. It has connections for L and R audio channels. Headset plugs that are an 1/8-inch and have an additional contact for a microphone may not work because the headphone ports are not set for the spacing requirements of a third connection on the plug. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 43: Display Elements
4. pplication tile 2. The application panels can be shown in four-tile mode, full screen mode, or in vertical extended tile mode. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 44: Diagnostics Report
You can download a .zip file containing a service report of instrument diagnostics using the Settings menu. If your instrument needs service, you may be asked to provide the diagnostics file to Telestream to aid in troubleshooting problems with the instrument.
Page 45: Message Center
Figure 12: Message center popup window 3. Select the Eject icon ( ) to unmount the USB stick from the instrument. 4. Select the Messages icon again to hide the Message Center popup window. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 46: Methods Of Operation
Press and hold on a tile to open the application banner to access the application controls or switch applications. • Double tap an application banner to change the display between four-tile and a full-screen display of the selected application. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 47 8. If available, select or tap the icon to clear or reset the selected display. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 48 (See Waveform application on-screen tools.) • Vector (See Vector application on-screen tools.) • Lightning (See Lightning application on-screen tools.) • Stop Display (See Stop Display application on-screen tools.) Figure 14: Waveform on-screen tools PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 49: Mpx2-25 Front Panel Controls
When you use the PRESET and INPUT buttons, the associated menus appear on the display. The menus close after a short time-out period. Similarly, when you use the VOLUME or BALANCE control, the volume or balance slider and mute controls appear on the display and close after a short time-out period. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 50 Select an input to monitor. To select an input to monitor using the front panel: a. Press the INPUT button to prepare the instrument for an input selection. b. Press the SELECTIONS numbered button corresponding to the input you want to monitor. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 51: Keyboard And Mouse Operation
Select 5 Selects Input 5 or selects Preset 5 from the selected preset group. Select 6 Selects Input 6 or selects Preset 6 from the selected preset group. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 52: External Touchscreen Display Operation
Connect the output of the external device to one of the USB ports on the PRISM monitor. NOTE. A monitor with a 1920×1080 capable display works best with the instrument. We recommend you reboot the instrument after connecting an external touchscreen. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 53: Manage Tile Display
Select and hold on a tile to open the application banner and use the icon to expand the tiles vertically. Figure 16: One half screen tile and two quarter screen tiles Figure 17: Two half screen tiles showing vector and waveform displays. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 54 Double tap on the application to change it between full-screen and quarter- or half-screen mode. Alternately, select and hold one tile to open the application banner and select the icon to expand the tile to the full screen. Figure 18: Full screen tile PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 55 Select and hold a tile to open the application banner and use these icons to re-size the application. • Select the icon to exit full screen mode. • Select the icon to collapse the tile vertically. Figure 19: Four quarter screen tiles PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 56: Remote Control Through Vnc Operation
IP address of the Control IP Port of the instrument. NOTE. If you have set a unique Hostname for the instrument, enter it in the browser address bar and select the noVNC Access link. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 57 Local Scaling, and then select Apply. Figure 21: Settings dialog box with Local Scaling selected 5. In the Control bar, select the Connect icon ( ) to open the Connect dialog. (See Figure 22.) PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 58 If the correct Scaling Mode to Local Scaling is not selected, you will have to disconnect using the computer icon at the top of the viewer to gain access the Settings menu. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 59: Remote Control Through Api Commands
If you have set a unique Hostname for the instrument, enter it in the browser address bar and select the API Help Page link. This opens a PRISM API Documentation web page similar to Figure Figure 24: API documentation w.eb page PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 60: How To Configure The Instrument
IGMP communications can fail when the Video IP Ports are configured for the same IP Address. The control port and both video ports should always have different IP addresses and be on different subnets. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 61 Single link input configuration: 1. Select the Settings icon ( ) to open the Settings menu. 2. Select Inputs to open the Inputs submenu. (See Figure 25.) Figure 25: Settings inputs menu PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 62 4. Select Single for the Input Configuration and select one of the four physical SDI inputs to monitor. (See Figure 27.) Figure 27: Single SDI signal configuration, SDI 1 input selected 5. Select Save and close the menu. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 63 SMPTE 292.1, SMPTE 372, SMPTE 425.1, or a quad-HD signal is present and VPID is missing. VPID in the signal is required for this option to operate properly. 7. Select Save and close the menu. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 64 10-bit representation for 0% Black to 100% White. o HLG. The reference OETF is standardized in ARIB B67 and the reference EOTF is standardized in ITU BT.2100 at the nominal display peak luminance of 1000 nits. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 65 Audio settings. The Audio settings describe how the audio is embedded in the SDI input signal. 1. Select AUDIO. (See Figure 30.) Figure 30: Audio signal settings 2. Choose the type of audio. Select or DOLBY. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 66 Clear removes all assignments, including the default. e. Select Save and close the menu. NOTE. You must save the program configuration to update the programs in the audio bars and loudness meter. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 67 Use the 123-abc key to change between accessing letters and numbers/symbols. 3. When you are done editing the input name, select the Enter key. 4. When you are done editing the input, select Save to save your changes. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 68 Path1 and Path2 is 10ms. The output stream reconstruction will not work properly for streams on Path1 and Path2 with skew greater than 10ms. This error makes tiles show the wrong images and information. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 69 11. To begin monitoring this input, select the configured input. (See Input selection.) Configure ST2110. To monitor ST2110 streams: 1. Select ST2110. 2. Slide the NMOS control to Enabled or Disabled. Enabling NMOS allows PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 70 Figure 35: Enable a ST2110-20 video stream b. Enter the information in SFP Port, Source Addr, Source Port, Destination Addr., and Destination Port for each video stream. c. Set the RTP Payload Type between 96 and 127. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 71 The RTP Payload Type is displayed in the IP Status application. d. Set the number of channels in the audio stream between 1 and 16. NOTE. The Bit Depth is already set to 24. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 72 7. Select Save and close the menu. 8. Configure the data rate. (See Configure the data rate.) 9. To begin monitoring this input, select the configured input. (See Input selection.) PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 73 EOTF (Electrical to Optical Transfer Function) is defined in ITU-R BT.1886 with gamma of 2.4. The Narrow Scaling places the extremes of the nonlinear color value from zero to unity at code words 40h(64) and 3Ach(940) in PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 74 Rec. 709. Standard for HD. o Rec. 2020. Standard for 4K. NOTE. Rec. 601 gamut is automatically selected when the SD format is detected or selected in the video signal. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 75 4. Select the Data Rate option (10Gb or 25Gb). The Data Rate applies to both ports; both ports must be 10Gb or 25Gb. NOTE. If the 25Gb button cannot be selected, the MP2-25GE license has not been purchased. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 76 Rate setting. The instrument and the SFP module will work, if the SFP module matches the Data Rate setting. o If no SFP module is installed, instead of data rate and frequency, the message “Disconnected” is displayed. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 77 The FEC setting is below the data rate. o The signal status is on the left of the network traffic bar. Figure 43: IP Status display port status PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 78 2. Select a configured input from the list in the bottom bar. (See Figure 44.) Figure 44: List of the configured inputs 3. Select the Home icon ( ) or select anywhere within an application tile to close the Input selection controls. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 79: Configure Instrument For Hdr/Wcg Monitoring
The Nits graticule varies depending on the Gamma selection in Input Settings menu. This is the Display light graticule and is used for mastering the content for a targeted HDR system. (See Figure 45.) Figure 45: Waveform display with nits scale PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 80 Display Light show a Nits graticule in the vertical axis and is fixed regardless of Gamma selected. It is used for mastering the content for a targeted HDR system. Figure 46: Stop Display with Stop scale PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 81 NOTE. Convert to Rec. 709 mode is not supported for SD signals. Figure 47: Vector display with (right) and without (left) Convert to Rec. 709 enabled, 100% color bar in PQ/BT.2020 PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 82: Enable Nmos Discovery And Registration
Figure 48: NMOS discovery and registration enabled NOTE. The Advertised Port is the physical port on the back of the instrument. The Control selection is for the RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet port. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 83: Adjust Loudness Display
Figure 50: Loudness Display on the left of the Audio tile NOTE. The view varies based on the visibility selection of other auxiliary audio displays including Audio Session or Lissajous Display. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 84 Or customize the Loudness meter configuration according to the metering measurement goal or audio content type (dialogue, music, or movie). Table 10 shows the available configuration parameters. Figure 52: Loudness Settings with the Loudness preset options marked PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 85 Change the channels the Loudness meter measures. (See Figure 53.) Select the correct program labels at the bottom of the level bars (green letters are selected) and the Loudness meter measures the levels based on that audio program. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 86 Figure 54: Program labels marked at the bottom of audio bars and in the status bar Meter controls: • To start and stop the loudness meter: select the button. (See Figure 55.) PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 87 Figure 55: Loudness Display header • The Audio Session and Loudness measurements can be independently stopped, started, and reset with the controls. (See Figure 56.) Figure 56: Audio Session and Loudness Display headers PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 88: Configure Instrument Outputs
SFP loop-through. Full-time loop-through outputs are available through the SDI SFP modules installed in the SDI SFP slots. NOTE. SDI SFP modules are available in two speed ranges: SD-3G and SD-12G. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 89: Configure To Decode Timecode
3. In Timecode Format select LTC or VITC as needed and close the menu. Figure 58: Reference configuration Anc Data The selected timecode appears in the bottom border of the Status frame. (See Figure 59.) Figure 59: Status bar with VITC timecode marked PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 90: Configure Reference Settings
To choose the external reference: 1. Select the Settings icon ( ) to open the Settings menu. 2. Select Reference to open the Reference submenu. (See Figure 61.) Figure 61: Input Reference options PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 91 Loop-Through. The REF input is looped out the REF output BNC. • Terminate Input. The REF input is terminated at the REF input BNC. There is no signal at REF output BNC. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 92 Multicast and Unicast, select Mixed SMPTE w/o negotiation. NOTE. On the SMPTE profile mixed mode, the PTP Announce and Sync messages are sent as Multicast. However, the Delay request and Delay Response messages are sent as Unicast. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 93 Use the backspace key to delete characters by backspacing over them. 8. When you are done editing the domain number, select the Enter key. 9. Repeat steps 4 to 6 for each PTP profile. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 94: Set And Recall Instrument Presets
Select the Presets ( ) icon to open the Preset selection controls at the bottom of the PRISM display. (See Figure 65.) Figure 65: Preset selection controls (Group B shown) PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 95 Preset<number>. The number is the preset position in the preset group. (See Figure 69.) Select the Home icon ( ) or select anywhere in an application tile to close the Preset selection controls. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 96 The example above shows Group B being selected. e. Select the preset name box you want to change to open the editing display. (See Figure 68.) PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 97 4. Select the Home icon ( ) or select anywhere within an application tile to close the Preset selection controls. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 98 Input connector SDI 1 SDI-In 2 input configuration Input name SDI-In 2 Input type Input connector SDI 2 SDI-In 3 input configuration SDI-In 3 Input name Input type Input connector SDI 3 PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 99 PTP Logging to the Event Log ST2059 Selected Profile ST2059 domain Multicast ST2059 communication mode SDI Generator configuration Disabled Enable SDI Generator Internal Reference IP Generator configuration Enable IP ST2110 Generator Disabled Reference Internal PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 100: Manage Trace And Graticule Intensity
The intensity can also be adjusted by selecting anywhere in the slider or selecting and dragging the slider circle left or right. 4. Close the Display settings menu. Figure 71: Trace and graticule intensity sliders PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 101: Set Time And Date
5. Open the Time Zone drop-down list to select the correct time zone offset for your location. The selection names include the time offset from UTC and major cities in those time zones. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 102 Perform one of the actions: o Touch OK to reboot the instrument immediately and implement the changes. o Touch Cancel to cancel the operation. Figure 74: Time and date change reboot message PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 103: Configure Instrument Outputs
SFP loop-through. Full time loop-through outputs are available through the SDI SFP modules installed in the SDI SFP slots. NOTE. SDI SFP modules are available in two speed ranges, SD-3G and SD-12G. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 104: Upgrade Instrument Firmware
Instrument firmware version number 3. Verify the latest version of firmware at the Telestream website: a. Use a web browser on a PC and go to the Telestream website software page: www.telestream.net/video/resources.htm#Software. b. Click the product and model title that best matches your instrument (such as PRISM) and in the list, find the software-upgrade package for your instrument.
Page 105 After the instrument has started the upgrade process, DO NO remove power from the instrument. If you do so, the instrument flash will be corrupted. The instrument will have to be sent to a Telestream factory service center to have the system firmware restored.
Page 106 2. Select Utilities to open the Utilities submenu. 3. Select Version to open the Version display. 4. Verify the displayed firmware version number matches the version of the firmware upgrade package you installed. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 107: Upgrade Software License
4. Open a web browser and enter in the address bar the instrument IP address/licensePortal.html, for example, 10.233.24.160/licensePortal.html. 5. Use the instructions in the Telestream License Activation section at the top of the web page. It’s only possible to activate one license at a time. For further assistance, contact our technical support team: www.telestream.net/telestream-support/video/support.htm.
Page 108: Functions
5. Use the slider or arrow buttons to adjust the audio balance left or right 6. Use the mute button to mute the audio. Figure 78: Mute, balance, volume, device, and source controls PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 109 Audio source: Audio channel pair to monitor WARNING. To avoid damaging your hearing, always turn the volume down to the minimum before you put on headphones and then turn the volume up slowly. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 110: Capture
If the Capture configuration menu does not appear under the Settings menu, option MP2-IP-MEAS is not installed, but screen captures are still functional. 2. Select Screenshot under SELECT CAPTURE TYPE. (See Figure 79.) Figure 79: Selecting Screenshot PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 111 15 Gbps. Data packets captured in the PCAP file may be dropped if the total bitrate exceeds this limit. Figure 81: Selecting Screenshot and Stream PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 112 9. A screenshot and .pcap file are saved to an attached USB device. The monitor displays the name of the file and the path to the file on the USB device after it’s complete. 10. Select OK to close the dialog box. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 113: Application Information
Use this application to view the picture generated by the video signal. Video Session application. Use this application to view timing offsets between the incoming SDI video signals and Black Burst/Tri-Level Sync external reference signals. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 114 PIT (Packet Interval Time) to monitor network delay variation statistics. PTP Graphs application. Use this application to view trend graphs of various performance parameters of the PTP signal include Master-to-Slave and Slave-to-Master delays and variances. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 115 Use this application to see the digital data contained in SDI frames to perform in-depth monitoring and analysis of incoming SDI data Ancilliary (ANC) Data Session. Allows you to monitor all ancillary data present in a signal. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 116 Use this application to show luma and chroma amplitudes and verify component timing using a color- bar signal. application. Use this application to check the chromaticity of the video against various color gamut limits. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 117 Indicates that the signal parameter was in an error condition but the error has now cleared. Indicates that the signal parameter is currently in an error condition. Indicates that the signal parameter is not being monitored for an error condition. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 118: Waveform Display Application
The icon sets the tile to quarter tile size. • icon opens the Waveform application settings menu to adjust the tile settings. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 119 • Parade. All the components are shown one beside the other. • Overlay. All the components are drawn at the same location so they appear one on top of the other. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 120 Conversion to Rec. 709 automatically converts to BT.709, otherwise the graticule selection must be manually changed. (See Configure instrument for HDR/WCG monitoring.) Conversion to Rec. 709 mode is not supported for SD signals. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 121 (See Figure 87.) Figure 87: Available on-screen tools for the Waveform application PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 122 For fine increments, select the plus or minus buttons to adjust the gain. • The scroll wheel on a mouse adjusts the variable gain. • Use the icon to remove variable gain adjustments. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 123 For incremental adjustments, use the plus or minus buttons to adjust the horizontal position. o Use the icon to reset the horizontal position adjustment to default. Figure 89: Waveform on-screen tools – horizontal position PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 124 For incremental adjustments, use the plus or minus button to adjust the vertical position. o Use the icon to reset the vertical position adjustment to default. Figure 90: Waveform on-screen tools – vertical position PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 125 Figure 91: Waveform on-screen tools – time and voltage cursor values and deltas NOTE. The time and voltage cursor positions are retained if the trace is moved horizontally and vertically or if the gain is adjusted. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 126 Use RGB to display any combination of the R, G, and B waveforms. o Use YRGB to display any combination of the Y, R, G, and B waveforms. Figure 92: Waveform on-screen tools – Display Mode PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 127 By default All Lines is selected and all lines are monitored. To turn on Line Select (and choose the line to monitor): 1. Select the Lines button at the bottom of the application. (See Figure 94.) 2. Select 1 Line. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 128 The Line number describes the frame line number, the Pic Line, next to it, describes the picture line number. NOTE. A line selected in any trace display is automatically monitored in all other trace displays. Figure 94: Waveform on-screen tools – Line Selects PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 129: Vector Application
Vector application settings menu to adjust the tile settings. NOTE. After the Vector application settings menu is opened, an icon is displayed. Select this icon to move the settings menu horizontally. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 130 Convert to Rec. 709 auto converts to BT.709, otherwise the graticule selection must be manually changed. (See Configure the instrument for HDR/WCG monitoring.) Convert to Rec. 709 mode is not supported for SD signals. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 131 Figure 98: Available on-screen tools for the Vector application PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 132 For fine increments, select the plus or minus button to adjust gain. The scroll wheel on a mouse will adjust the variable gain. • Use the icon to remove variable gain adjustments. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 133 For incremental adjustments, use the plus or minus button to adjust the horizontal position. o Use the icon to reset the horizontal position adjustment to default. Figure 100: Vector on-screen tools – horizontal position PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 134 For incremental adjustments, use the plus or minus button to adjust the vertical position. o Use the icon to reset the vertical position adjustment to default. Figure 101: Vector on-screen tools – vertical position PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 135 1. Select the Bars button in the bottom right corner of the application to expand the available options. (See Figure 102.) 2. Select the between 75% or 100% scaling. Figure 102: Vector on-screen tools – Bar Targets PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 136 The Line number describes the frame line number, the Pic Line, next to it, describes the picture line number. NOTE. A line selected in any trace display is automatically monitored in all other trace displays. Figure 103: Vector on-screen tools – Line Select PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 137: Audio Application
The Lissajous, Channel Correlation meter, and Audio Session displays require software option MP2–AUD. Dolby E decoding requires option MP2-DLBY. The 32-channel audio support requires option MP2-FMT-8K. Figure 104: Audio application display PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 138 Loudness Display: Turns on a visual of the audio loudness measurements. NOTE. The Reset and Run-Stop buttons on the left of the tile border are for the Audio Session. The buttons on the right control the Loudness display. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 139 Dolby audio is available and the channel pair is specified. (See Configure SDI inputs.) In-bar messages Ballistics: Displays the selected ballistics for the level meter dynamic response. Go to Audio in the global Settings menu to change the ballistics. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 140 The data sample is unreliable and is ignored. The level meters and Lissajous display treat the sample as a zero sample. CRC ERR. The CRC code in the channel status packet is incorrect. Sometimes the PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 141 Quad 12G-SDI connection, the first 16 channels (of 32 channels) comes from the link A1 and the second 16 channel comes from the link B1. The two Audio applications must be selected in two tiles to display the 32-channel audio bars. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 142: Picture Application
Diamond application settings menu to adjust the tile settings. NOTE. After the Picture application settings menu is opened, the icon displays. Select this icon to move the settings menu horizontally. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 143 To enable the Source ID Overlay, open the Picture Setting menu and then set the Source ID Overlay to On. Select and drag the overlay to the correct location on the application. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 144 Select Closed Caption from the Picture Settings menu and set the CC Information Overlay to On. (See Figure 112.) The overlay provides closed captions/subtitles format and service information. To move the overlay, select and drag it to the new location. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 145 An overlay containing a selectable set of picture measurements can be shown on the picture application, including HDR measurements. (See Figure 113.) The placement of the measurement overlay is set by the user through drag-and-drop. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 146 Select the picture measurements to see in the overlay. For many of the parameters a threshold setting is required. See the Measurement Threshold menu for setting these thresholds. (See Figure 115.) These measurements are available. Settable thresholds are indicated by x: PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 147 The Lightmeters measure the light level, in nits or stops, at the point marked by the Lightmeter cursor in the Picture application. Proper operation requires selecting the appropriate Gamma Curve in the input settings. (See Choose the appropriate Gamma Curve.) PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 148 Lightmeter cursor is just for identification. Figure 116: Lightmeter overlay menu and available cursors The Lightmeters are visible in the Picture application. (See Figure 117.) Figure 117: Lightmeter cursors in the Picture tile PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 149 If changes are made to the false color ranges in the Luminance False Color table, an indication that the default settings have changed is shown. Select the Default PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 150 If the range for one color overlaps the range for another color, the color that is higher in the table will overlap the color(s) that are lower in the table. Figure 119: Picture settings with the Luminance False Color table PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 151: Video Session Application
If the tile expands it covers the tile above or below, depending on whether you are expanding the top or bottom quarter tile. • icon sets the tile to quarter tile size. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 152 EAV Place Err: Indicates whether an End-of-Active-Video Placement Error has occurred. • Field Length Err: Indicates whether a Field Length Error has occurred. • Line Length Err: Indicates whether a Line Length Error has occurred. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 153 VPID values shown in hex. You may select a link to display the decoded VPID information in the right pane. • Right pane: Contains the decoded VPID of the selected link. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 154 • C Stuck Bits: Displays which of the Chrominance video bits are stuck. If the readout is " --- ", then none of the bits are stuck. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 155 Using a known test signal, the CRC status can be used to verify integrity through a system. An error means that the C Channel embedded CRC value does not match the calculated CRC value, which indicates that a transmission error has occurred. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 156 Err Secs: The number of seconds, since the last reset, that contained at least one error. • % Err Fields: Shows a calculated number showing the percentage of all fields since the last reset that contained at least one error. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 157: Timing Application
+ symbol. NOTE. PTP must be locked to use the Timing application with PTP references. Figure 125: Timing application display for IP signals PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 158 (analog or PTP). • Analog to PTP. Used in a hybrid system to compare the analog reference to the PTP reference to ensure synchronization. Figure 127: Timing application settings menu PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 159 This has a range of +- 1/2 a line for the input format. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 160 IP flow will display the combined latency in the gateway and the network. Each ST2110 stream also carries time stamps. The Stream Timing application allows for the analysis of these time stamps. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 161: Event Log Application
The icon sets the tile to quarter tile size. • icon opens the Event Log application settings menu to adjust the tile settings. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 162 Date: Shows the date and time, according to the internal clock, that the error occurred in the form YYYY-MM-DD. • Time: Shows the time, according to the internal clock, that the error occurred in the form HH:MM:SS. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 163 Indicates that Precision Time Protocol is unlocked or missing. SDI active field length error Indicates the active field length of SDI video is incorrect. SDI total field length error Indicates the total field length of SDI video is incorrect. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 164 Indicates the SDI auxiliary output is unlocked. External reference lost Indicates the external reference signal is not detected. Drifting Indicates Timing drift and is displayed in the status bar next to VID/REF. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 165: Ip Status Application
Figure 133: IP Status application display IP Status application Select and hold anywhere on the IP Status application tile to open the available banner options. (See Figure 134.) Figure 134: IP Status application banner PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 166 When the row has a yellow gradient it indicates a signal that was present and is now gone. Select the reset button at the right side of the banner (at top) to clear the signals that are no longer there. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 167 Green gradient: When an item in the list has a green gradient it indicates the item is a currently monitored stream. Use the icon to reset the display to view only the items currently in the stream. (See Figure 133Figure 136.) PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 168 SEQ ERR: Shows the number of sequencing errors in the monitored stream. • RTP CLK: Shows the RTP clock of the monitored stream. • RTP MARK: Shows the RTP marker frequency of the monitored stream. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 169: Ip Session Application
Figure 137: IP Session application display IP Session application Select and hold anywhere on the IP Session application tile to open the available banner options. (See Figure 138.) Figure 138: IP Session application banner PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 170 Running / Stopped icons. When the monitoring session is running (collecting error data), use the icon to stop the session. When the session is stopped (no error data collection and no display updates), use icon to restart the session. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 171 SFP vendor. Such an indication typically points to non-installed cables, broken cables, or a disabled, failing or a powered off transmitter at the far end of the cable. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 172 Tx Frames Ok: A count of the number of Ethernet frames transmitted without error. o Tx Frames Errored: A count of the number of Ethernet frames transmitted with errors detected. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 173 Destination Addr: Lists the destination addresses for the L3 IP layer. • L4 UDP o Source Port: Lists the source ports for the L4 UDP layer. o Destination Port: Lists the destination ports for the L4 UDP layer. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 174 33: Indicates a SMPTE 2022.2 Constant Bit Rate MPEG-2 Transport Stream Adaptive Sample Picture Encapsulation (ASPEN) payload. NOTE. The Payload type for ST2110 streams should be between 96 and 127. The Payload type is set by the user/device. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 175 Primary (0x0): Indicates a primary stream. § Protect (0x1): Indicates a protected stream. § Reserved (n): When n is a number other than 0 or 1, indicates that a reserved value is being used. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 176 0001: 27 MHz § 0010: 148.5 MHz § 0011: 148.5 /1.001 MHz § 0100: 297 MHz § 0101: 297/1.001 MHz § 0110-1111: Reserved o Reserved: This value should be set to 0. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 177 This timestamp is fixed at the transmitter to the first information contained in the datagram. o Header Extension: Indicates the number of 4-octet Header Extension words which follow the HBRMT payload. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 178 RTP packet that are not part of the payload. o Extension: Indicates whether an extension is present. Possible values are: § false: Indicates no extension is present. § true: Indicates an extension is present. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 179 SSRC have the same value with an RTP session. Data tab display Select the DATA tab to view the status of the data in the stream. (See Figure 142.) Figure 142: IP Session application – DATA tab display PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 180 Time Stamp: The timestamp reflects the sampling instant of the first octet in the RTP datagram. This value can be used to determine packet sequence errors and jitter calculations to be made. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 181 • PTP time: Shows the time derived from the PTP Master as UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). • Master/Slave Phase Lag: Shows the detected offset between the master and slave clocks. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 182 • Clock Source: The clock source field is not used by the BMCA. The field is set to indicate the type of reference in use by the Grandmaster clock. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 183 Peer- to-Peer mode is useful in PTP networks where the routing configuration changes. For Peer-to-Peer mode to work well, all of the devices need to be PTP aware. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 184 NMOS tab display Select the NMOS tab to view the registration server information, server list and the last SDP file received. (See Figure 144.) Figure 144: IP Session application – NMOS tab display PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 185 SDP files. These files contain information used to configure input signals from the registration servers. (See Figure 146.) Figure 146: Last SDP File Received display NOTE. Select Return to go back to the main IP Session NMOS menu. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 186: Ip Graphs Application
Use this menu to adjust Trend Interval. NOTE. After the IP Graphs application settings menu is opened, the icon displays. Select this icon to move the settings menu horizontally. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 187 Path 1 and Path 2. • Stream type button: Use this button to switch between the video, audio, or data stream IP graphs. • Res: Lists the resolution of the graph display. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 188 Mean: Shows the mean bandwidth used during the time window. • Min: Shows the minimum bandwidth used during the time window. • Free Min/Max: Shows the minimum and maximum available bandwidth that is not being consumed. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 189 The colored bars represent the range from minimum to maximum for all of the packets within that time interval. (See Figure 151.) Figure 151: IP Graphs application – PIT graph PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 190 The number of reconstructed path errors also applies to situations when ST2022-7 is turned off. Packets could pass uncorrected if they are dropped or if reordering results in an input buffer overflow. Figure 152: IP Graphs application – RTP Sequence Error graph PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 191 Figure 153: Seamless protection switching of SMPTE ST-2022-7 IP stream Figure 154: IP Graphs application – Path1–Path2 Differential graph NOTE. The measurement range of Path1-Path2 differential measurement is 1 second. NOTE. The Path1-Path2 differential measurement is not supported for ST2110-30. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 192 Both trend graphs help engineers properly setup the packet delivery timing in the RTP packet sender. NOTE. The CMAX and VRX trend graphs are only available for 2110 streams. Figure 155: IP Graphs application – CMAX and VRX Buffer graph PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 193: Pit Histogram Application
The icon sets the tile to quarter tile size. • icon opens the PIT Histogram application settings menu to adjust the tile settings. Use this menu set the y-axis scaling. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 194 • Stream type button: Use this button to switch between the video, audio, or data stream IP graphs. NOTE. The stream type button is only available with 2110 streams. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 195 Figure 159: Zooming in on the PIT Histogram graph Select the Reset button ( ) to set the graph back to autoscale mode. NOTE. The Reset button is only displayed after zooming in. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 196: Ptp Graphs Application
Use this menu to adjust the PTP Trend Interval. NOTE. After the PTP Graphs application settings menu is opened, the icon displays. Select this icon to move the settings menu horizontally. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 197 PTP delay variations, while transparent and boundary clocks will have much less variation and total delay. (See Figure 162.) Figure 162: PTP Master-Slave Delay and Variation graphs PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 198 Traffic often causes some messages to be delayed so then the maximum delay increases. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 199 The phase lag is a reasonable estimate of how well the PTP slave is locked to the master, however the phase lag does not indicate if there is any asymmetry in the network. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 200: Stream Timing Application
The icon sets the tile to quarter tile size. • icon opens the Stream Timing application settings menu to adjust the tile settings. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 201 Clear icon. Select the icon to clear or reset the monitoring session. • Path button: Select the Path button to switch between Path 1, Path 2, or both Path 1 and Path 2. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 202 The Vid-RTP offset graph shows timing of the video stream as it was received relative to the embedded RTP time stamps. (See Figure 167.) Figure 167: Stream Timing application – Video to RTP graph PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 203 The Aud-RTP offset graph shows timing of the audio stream as it was received relative to the embedded RTP time stamps. (See Figure 169.) Figure 169: Stream Timing application – Audio to RTP graph PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 204 The Data-RTP offset graph shows timing of the data stream as it was received relative to the embedded RTP time stamps. (See Figure 171.) Figure 171: Stream Timing application – Data to RTP graph PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 205: Ip Generator Application
Diamond application settings menu to adjust the tile settings. NOTE. After the application settings menu is opened, the icon displays. Select this icon to move the settings menu horizontally. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 206 720, HD 1080, or 3G LevelA. • Format: Open this drop-down list to choose a format: o 525i 59.94: available for format SD only o 625i 50: available for format SD only PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 207 (gaps). o Narrow (Linear): Narrow (linear) PRS reads the packets at an equally spaced sequence throughout a video frame. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 208 -18 dBFS: available when Frequency is set to 1 kHz o Multiple: available when Frequency is set to Multiple • Sample Depth (all Channels): This setting lists the sample depth of all channels. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 209 When enabled, each port is configured using the Destination Address and Destination Port. NOTE. The Source IP Address, Source Port, Source MAC Address, and Destination MAC Address will be automatically configured based on the Destination Address and Destination Port. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 210 Select one of the tabs to view the associated display. TRANSPORT tab display. Use the TRANSPORT to view the status of the generated IP streams. (See Figure 177.) Figure 177: IP Generator application – TRANSPORT tab display PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 211 Figure 178: IP Generator application – VIDEO tab display AUDIO tab display. Use this tab to view the settings of the generated audio stream. (See Figure 179.) Figure 179: IP Generator application – AUDIO tab display PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 212: Sdi Generator Application
The icon sets the tile to quarter tile size. • icon opens the SDI Generator application settings menu to adjust the tile settings. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 213 Figure 182: SDI Generator application settings menu Enable SDI Generator. Use this button to set the SDI Generator to Enabled or Disabled. Reference. The SDI Generator uses an internal reference. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 214 Elements of the SDI Use the VIDEO tab to view the settings of the generated SDI stream. Generator application display NOTE. SDI audio and data generation is not yet available. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 215: Datalist Application
Scroll vertically by touch swipe or use the mouse scroll wheel. Scroll horizontally by touch swipe or click and drag with the mouse. Alternately, the navigation controls described in Figure 184 can be used. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 216 SAV button and then select the fast forward button. Run/Pause control: Select this button to run and pause the SDI frame updates. Pausing will allow you to examine a single SDI frame in more detail. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 217: Ancilliary (Anc) Data Session
OCCURRENCE: Notes the last time a packet occurred. • LINK: Virtual link or stream the ANC data is present on. • LOCATION(S): The transport line number the ANC data is present on. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 218: Jitter Display Application
If the tile expands it covers the tile above or below, depending on whether you are expanding the top or bottom quarter tile. • icon sets the tile to quarter tile size. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 219 Jitter Meter. Use the button to hide or show the jitter meter at the top of the display. NOTE. Eye measurements are displayed when the Jitter Display application is in full screen mode. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 220: Eye Display Application
The icon sets the tile to quarter tile size. • icon opens the Eye Display application settings menu to adjust the tile settings. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 221 Jitter Meter. Use the button to hide or show the jitter meter above the eye pattern. NOTE. Eye measurements are displayed when the Eye Display application is in full screen mode. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 222: Stop Display Application
Figure 192: Stop Display application Stop Display application Select and hold anywhere on the Stop Display application tile to open the banner available options. (See Figure 193.) Figure 193: Stop Display application banner PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 223 Select this icon to move the settings menu horizontally. Stop Display application The Stop Display application settings menu figure shows the available options. settings menu (See Figure 194.) Figure 194: Stop Display application settings menu PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 224 Gain. Use the button to adjust the gain to x1, x2, x5, or x10. Magnification. Use the button to adjust the magnification to Best View, x1, x10, x20, x25, or x50. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 225 Figure 195: Available on-screen tools for the Stop Display application PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 226 2. Select one of the preset fixed gain values from the drop-down list. Choose between 1.0x, 2.0x, 5.0x, or 10.0x. 3. Use the icon to reset the gain to 1.0x. Figure 196: Stop Display on-screen tools–Gain PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 227 For incremental adjustments, use the plus or minus button to adjust the horizontal position. o Use the icon to reset the horizontal position adjustment to default. Figure 197: Stop Display on-screen tools – horizontal position PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 228 For incremental adjustments, use the plus or minus button to adjust the vertical position. o Use the icon to reset the vertical position adjustment to default. Figure 198: Stop Display on-screen tools – vertical position PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 229 2. Select the display style of the signal components. Use YRGB to display any combination of the Y, R, G, and B waveforms. Figure 199: Stop Display on-screen tools – Display Mode PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 230 By default All Lines is selected and all lines are monitored. To turn on Line Select (and choose the line to monitor): 1. Select the Lines button at the bottom of the application. (See Figure 201.) 2. Select 1 Line. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 231 The Line number describes the frame line number, the Pic Line, next to it, describes the picture line number. NOTE. A line selected in any trace display is automatically monitored in all other trace displays. Figure 201: Stop Display on-screen tools – Line Select PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 232: Diamond Display Application
Diamond application settings menu to adjust the tile settings. NOTE. After the Diamond application settings menu is opened, the icon displays. Select this icon to move the settings menu horizontally. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 233 Convert to Rec. 709 auto converts to BT.709, otherwise the graticule selection must be manually changed (See Configure the instrument for HDR/WCG monitoring.) Convert to Rec. 709 mode is not supported for SD signals. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 234 • The intensity of a vector indicates its duration. • A momentary out-of-gamut condition appears as a faint trace. Long duration violations show as a bright trace. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 235 Monochrome signals appear as vertical lines. Nonlinear component processing, such as from a gamma corrector that alters white balance, can cause deviations along the vertical axis. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 236 The Line number describes the frame line number, the Pic Line, next to it, describes the picture line number. NOTE. A line selected in any trace display is automatically monitored in all other trace displays. Figure 207: Diamond on-screen tools – Line Select PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 237: Lightning Display Application
Figure 208: Lightning display application Lightning application Select and hold anywhere on the Lightning application tile to open the available banner options. (See Figure 209.) Figure 209: Lightning application banner PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 238 Convert to Rec. 709 auto converts to BT.709, otherwise the graticule selection must be manually changed (See Configure the instrument for HDR/WCG monitoring.) Convert to Rec. 709 mode is not supported for SD signals. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 239 (See Figure 211.) Figure 211: Available on-screen tools for the Lightning application PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 240 2.0x has a range of 0.50x to 4.00x gain. o 5.0x has a range of 1.25x to 10.00x gain. o 10.0x has a range of 2.50x to 20.00x gain. Figure 212: Lightning on-screen tools – horizontal gain PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 241 • For incremental adjustments, select the plus or minus button. • The scroll wheel on a mouse can adjust the variable gain. • Use the icon to remove variable gain adjustments. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 242 For incremental adjustments, use the plus or minus button to adjust the horizontal position. o Use the icon to reset the horizontal position adjustment to default. Figure 214: Lightning on-screen tools – horizontal position PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 243 For incremental adjustments, use the plus or minus button to adjust the vertical position. o Use the icon to reset the vertical position adjustment to default. Figure 215: Lightning on-screen tools – vertical position PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 244 1. Select the Bars button in the bottom right corner of the application to expand the available options. (See Figure 216.) 2. Select 75% or 100% scaling. Figure 216: Lightning on-screen tools – Bar Targets PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 245 The Line number describes the frame line number, the Pic Line, next to it, describes the picture line number. NOTE. A line selected in any trace display is automatically monitored in all other trace displays. Figure 217: Lightning on-screen tools – Line Select PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 246: Cie Application
The icon sets the tile to quarter tile size. • icon opens the CIE application settings menu to adjust the tile settings. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 247 If 1 Line is selected then the display will only show results for the selected line in the picture. The line can be selected using the on-screen tools. (See Line Select function.) Or the line can be selected directly on the Picture. (See Figure 221.) PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 248 The Line number describes the frame line number, the Pic Line, next to it, describes the picture line number. NOTE. A line selected in any trace display is automatically monitored in all other trace displays. Figure 221: CIE on-screen tools – Line Select PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 249: Dolby Status Application
• icon expands the tile vertically. If the tile expands it covers the tile above or below, depending on whether you are expanding the top or bottom quarter tile. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 250 VANC packets with an SDID value of 01h and a specific audio channel pair. See Annex E for further information on how to assign SDID values. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 251 The Program number in the top right of the Dolby Status app border is the same as the Dolby Program number in the Dolby Status Settings. Select the arrow and select the number of the program to monitor. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 252 Frame Rate, the rate value is displayed in red. Dolby E Frame Loc: Displays the location (line number and sample number) of the SMPTE337 preamble. Dialogue Level: Represents the long-term, A-weighted average level of dialog within a presentation, Leq(A). PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 253: Ptp Operational Overview
The BMCA is still used to select the active master and the network still takes the place of the ECO in the legacy Black-burst/Tri-level network. The PRISM monitor is a slave-only device. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 254: The Five Basic Ptp Timing Messages
After the slave receives the delay response, it has the second pair of timestamps needed to calculate the second delay measurement of the slave to master delay. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 255 Message timing Figure 225 shows the relationships between the five PTP timing messages. Figure 225: Dolby Status menu PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 256: Profiles And Domains
One type of device which often requires two- step operation is a Transparent Clock, since it has to calculate the residence time of a message and insert that time into the message or the follow-up message. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 257: Multicast, Unicast, And Mixed Communication Modes
Ideally, the slave will use that value to set the delay request rate although some slave set this rate independently. The delay request rate is typically the same as the sync rate but may be higher or lower. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 258 Unicast without negotiation. To use this combination with an SPG8000A master clock generator, set the master and slave to any of the modes: Multicast, Mixed, or Mixed without negotiation. The masters support all of the slave modes simultaneously. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 259: Bmca Operation
Conversely for a 1 Gb/s input and 100 Mb/s output, the entire packet is quickly read in at the faster rate, so then the output can start sooner but at a lower rate. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...
Page 260 The PTP system is incapable of removing this effect, so the best way to prevent this is to use high- quality cable with a minimum variation in the physical propagation delay. PRISM MPI2-25 and MPX2-25 Media Analysis Platform User Manual...

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