Test Mode
After bringing a system online in Connect Mode, the next step in the Performance system workflow is to test the various system components and signal flow of the connected system. Test Mode provides access to the devices on-board signal generators, which once enabled can be used to component check speakers. Access to the Input and Output Meter Views also enables users to check signal to the devices in the design.
Test Mode Screen Overview
| Name | Function | |
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| 1 | Groups Panel | Provides mute controls at various system levels as well as access to a custom group creator. |
| 2 | Signal Generator | Enables the signal generator in all devices for testing. |
| 3 | Test Mode Views | Switches between the various System Views available. |
| 4 | Mute Solo Button | Allows for Solo functionality when un-muting bandpasses for testing. |
Test Mode System Views
| View | Shortcut | Use |
|---|---|---|
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M | This is the default workspace view in Test Mode, use this view to mute or un-mute Groups, Arrays, or individual bandpasses for testing with the Signal Generator. |
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I | Displays input meters to each array and each device. |
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O | Displays output meters to each bandpass for each device. Only un-muted devices will show and output level. |
Testing Devices with the Signal Generator
Enabling the Signal Generator in Tune mode will turn on and control the built in signal generator in all connected devices. With the Generator on and the output configured, un-mute devices in the Mute Matrix System View to verify the functionality of each device. Testing can be done on the following levels:
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Group Level - Mute controls for the System Group level are located within the Grouping Panel.
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Array Level - Mute controls for each array can be found in the top corner of the array header or in the Grouping Panel by expanding the parent System Group.
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Bandpass Level - Select any bandpass in the workspace to toggle the mute state.
Note: The generators in each device are not synchronized across devices. If doing polarity inversion tests with the built in generators, the generator may not cancel as would be expected for signal sources that are 100% in sync.
