Grass Valley 3-CCD ANALOG CameraMan Rev.D1 - Manual (Page 18)

3-CCD ANALOG Camera
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Should any problems occur with the CameraMan 3-CCD ANALOG Camera, please refer
to the following guide. If questions or problems still exist after troubleshooting, please
contact your authorized reseller or contact Grass Valley Customer Support.
Problem: The Camera’s Video is not working properly.
Solution: 1. Verify that the VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
connection is being used on the back of the camera
shroud.
2. Verify that the video output of the camera is connected to
the appropriate video input on the switcher or CODEC.
3. Verify that the lens cover is off and the Iris is open.
4. Verify that the monitor is an analog monitor. If the monitor
is Digital, verify that an A-To-D converter is in use.
Problem: No communications through the RS-232 port.
Solution: 1. Verify that the cable being used is wired correctly.
(see page 18)
2. Verify that the PROTOCOL SELECT switch on the rear
configuration panel is set properly in relation to the
controlling device. (see page 13)
3. Verify that the BASE UNIT ADDRESS on the rear
configuration panel is set properly.
4. Does the COM light above the RS-232 port on the back of
the camera blink when you send a command through this
port? If no, change the cable and retry.
5. Verify that the POWER LED, on the front of the camera,
is illuminated. Also verify that the 12VDC indicator, on the
rear of the camera block is, is illuminated. If the POWER
LED is not lit, check the POWER switch to make sure that
it is ON, then verify that the Power Supply is connected to
the camera properly. If the 12VDC LED on the rear of the
camera block is not illuminated, verify that the I/F Remote
SCSI cable is connected properly.
Back of 3-CCD CameraMan with
configuration plate removed
COM light
on RS-232
Connection