Testing the Video Output of a Source
Make sure that the video signal turns off when the component is turned off with an IR
command. Some video components output a video signal even when off. This can be
difficult to detect with a television since some televisions generate a blue screen when
there is no input (which is why use of the TV’s “Tuner” output is recommended). To reliably
test for video sync, you will need an IntelliControl Main System Unit, the IntelliFile II
Programming Software and PC Interface, the RF/IR Test LED, and the Transfer Cable.
Follow these steps to test for video sensing:
1) Hook the video component to the video sync port that corresponds to its Master Key
label.
2) Connect an RF/IR Test LED to the RF Test port on the Main System Unit.
3) Power up the Main System Unit.
4) Power up and connect the IntelliFile II PC Interface to the Main System Unit with the
supplied Transfer Cable.
5) Click on the “Components” tab in IntelliFile II and select the component you wish to
video sync test.
6) Go to “Sync Test” , select “Video Synced”, and click the “On” button. (The IntelliFile II
will stay in video sync mode for the component being tested until the “Off” button is
selected).
7) Turn the video component “On” and “Off” manually (or with the remote).
The RF Test
LED should be green when it is “On”, and red when it is “Off”.
If the Test LED displays a red LED when the video component is “On” (or a green light
while the component is “Off”...) you must utilize an LS-1 Light Sensor or the APC-2
Current Sensor to provide reliable sync.
Testing the Video Output of a Television
Use the TV’s “Tuner” output if the TV is equipped with one. If the TV has only a “Video” or
“Monitor” output, will have to resort to another sync method. A TV’s “Monitor” output will
only give reliable sync if the television’s input is never changed to an input without a video
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