EN 205.SD-4Test Instructions Mono Board DVD-SD4.00
5.7Diagnostic Software DescriptionLogical Physical interface
InterfaceDescriptioncomponents
5.7.1 IntroductionS2B Used for S2B Service PC, running a
interfacecommunication with S2B monitor program,
Purposethe Basic Engineconnected to the
This document describes all interfaces from the outside world RS232 port of DVD
to the diagnostic software, what is needed to use these player Test pin
interfaces and how to access them.Download Used to download Service PC running a
Interfacediagnostic software terminal emulation
Scopeinto the DVD playerprogram, connected to
This document has been realised within the framework of the the RS232 port of the
product development of the second generation DVD video DVD player Test pin
player. This player forms the basis for future DVD
developments as described in the DVDv2 Overall Project In the next chapters the logical user interfaces are described in
Management Plan.more detail including the exact use of the physical interface
components.
5.7.2 Definitions and Abbreviations
5.9Description of Interfaces
Definitions
Control PCAutomatic test equipment, part of the
5.9.1 Menu Interface
production control system in the
factory, to control the execution of
The menu interface is part of the Level 2 / Second Line
Diagnostic Nuclei in the DVD player.
diagnostic mode. Via the menu interface it is possible to control
Diagnostic NucleusPart of the Diagnostic Software. Each
the execution of the Diagnostic Nuclei.
nucleus contains an atomic and
software independent diagnostic test,
testing a functional part of the DVD Set-up Physical Interface Components
player hardware on component level.Hardware required:
Script Part of the Diagnostic Software. Each Service PC
script contains a sequence of one free COM port on the Service PC
Diagnostic Nuclei to be executed.special cable to connect DVD player to Service PC
Service PCPC used by a service- or repair-person
to communicate with the Diagnostic The service PC must have a terminal emulation program (e.g.
Software in the DVD player.OS2 WarpTerminal or Procomm /Windows Hyperterminal)
installed and must have a free COM port (e.g. COM1). Activate
the terminal emulation program and check that the port settings
Abbreviations
for the free COM port are: 19200 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1
FDSFull Diagnostic Software
stop bit and no flow control. The free COM port must be
connected via a special cable to the RS232 port of the DVD
5.8Overview of Interfacesplayer. This special cable will also connect the test pin, which
is available on the connector, to ground (i.e. activate test pin).
The table below shows an overview of the user interfaces of the
Diagnostic Software. The table is based on logical interface, Activation
interfaces as seen from user perspective. A logical interface Switch the player on and the following text will appear on the
can use one or more physical interface components. The DVD screen of the terminal (program):
has only a single RS232 port, implying that all interfaces using
this port are mutually exclusive.
DVDv4 Diagnostic Software version 4.03
Logical Physical interface SDRAM Interconnection test passed
Basic SDRAM test passed
InterfaceDescriptioncomponentsFront Panel Processor: SLAVE4
Menu Menu-driven Service PC running a (M)enu, (C)ommand, (F)lash Iguana or (S)2B interface ? [M]:@ m
Interfaceactivation of terminal emulation Press ENTER to go to Main Menu
individual nuclei, program, connected to CC: >
used for Level 2/the RS232 port of the CL 16532163_037.epsMAIN MENU
Select>
Second Line DVD player Test pin230102
diagnostic mode.
Users are service or
repair people
1. The first line indicates that the Diagnostic software has
Command Used during Level 1 Control PC, running a been activated and contains the version number of the
Line diagnostic mode. control program (e.g. diagnostic; this is also an indication that the first basic
InterfaceUsed to send Asterix), connected to nucleus (nucleus number 1) has been executed
commands from the RS232 port of the DVD succesfully.
Control PC into the player Test pin
2. The second line indicates the results of the shared SDRAM
DVD hardware.Interconnection test.
Script Used to execute Local keyboard Local 3. The third line indicates the results ofthe shared SDRAM
InterfacePlayer Test Script displayread/write test.
(including reading 4. The fourth line indicates what front panel processor was
the error log) and connected to the monoboard. It could be one of the
Dealer Test Script.following: SLAVE 2, SLAVE 3, SLAVE 4, or Not Detected.
5. The last line is the prompt asking the user to choose the
interface format. If the menu interface is chosen, the main |
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