Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: CP500 randomly changing formats

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Posted by Phil Ranucci (Member # 3820) on 05-07-2019, 02:25 PM:

MIT automation, GDC server.
Server not showing any cues executed, so probably a wiring issue between the IMC and CP500.
Does the CP500 ever do this on it's own or is it being triggered?
Thanks for any advice.

Posted by Marco Giustini (Member # 4544) on 05-07-2019, 03:36 PM:

Many years ago I had a similar issue and it turned out being the long automation cables running close to a 220V line used to remotely adjust the focus on the projector.

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 05-08-2019, 08:35 AM:

Possible bad power supply too!

Posted by Phil Ranucci (Member # 3820) on 05-09-2019, 10:21 PM:

Thanks for the input.
Simple answer: the staff tugged on the automation cable and pulled it partway out of the CP500.
D'OH!

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 05-10-2019, 09:17 AM:

Sounds like you have a Staff infection there!