DE1285 Caption Decoder/VANC Monitor
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Decoder Operation
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DashBoard Menus
The DashBoard software is used to configure layout options, decoder
settings, networking, and audio monitoring. Version 3.0.0 can be down-
loaded from the following URL:
http://www.eegent.com/download/Ross_
Video/Dashboard/
Once you have successfully installed the DashBoard
tool, open the program to find information about the DE1285 and to
configure your card.
There are two main sections in the DashBoard interface: the Status in-
formation on the left side and the Setup menu on the right side. At the
bottom of the DashBoard there are four general purpose buttons. The
Refresh
button updates the fields on the DashBoard to reflect the card’s
current state. The
Upload
button prompts the user to select an upgrade
file to apply to the card. The
Reboot
button restarts the card itself. The
Close
button closes the frame card interface.
The upper section on the left shows the Card State and the Connection
status, each of which has an indicator light and description to describe
the card’s status. There is a more detailed tab labeled Status Informa-
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