HP (Hewlett-Packard) MPEGscope User Manual

MPEGscope Startup Guide

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Manual Name: MPEGscope Startup Guide
Product Number: E6277C, E6300A, E6301A, E6302A

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Printing Date Manual Part Number Application Version

October, 1997 E6277-92000 A.02 CD–ROM
May, 1998 E6277-92001 A.03 CD-ROM
August, 1998 E6277-92007 A.04 CD-ROM
January, 1999 E6277-92020 Ed. 1 A.04.02 CD-ROM
July, 1999 E6277-92020 Ed.2 A.05 CD-ROM
June, 2000 E6277-92020 Ed.3 A.06 CD-ROM

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United States National Institute of Standards
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Standards), to the extent allowed by that
organization’s calibration facility, and to the
calibration facilities of other International
Standards Organization members.

Additional Information for Test and
Measurement Equipment

To comply with EMC regulations, shielded
cables should be used on all appropriate
connections. Otherwise, the user has to
ensure that, under operating conditions, the
Radio Interference Limits are still met at the
border of the user's premises.

Warnings

The following general safety precautions
must be observed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this product.
Failure to comply with these precautions or
with specific warnings elsewhere in this
manual violates safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the
product. Agilent Technologies assumes no
liability for the customer’s failure to comply
with these requirements.

Ground the Equipment

Ground the Equipment: For safety, Class 1

Ground the EquipmentGround the Equipment

equipment (equipment having a protective
earth terminal), an uninterruptible safety
ground must be provided from the mains
power source to the product input wiring
terminals or supplied power cable. Before
operating the equipment, guard against
electric shock in case of fault by always using
the provided 3-conductor power cord to
connect the equipment to a grounded power
outlet.

DO NOT use in hazardous environments

DO NOT use in hazardous environments: Do

DO NOT use in hazardous environmentsDO NOT use in hazardous environments

not operate the product in an explosive
atmosphere or in the presence of flammable
gases or fumes. This product is designed for
indoor use only.

DO NOT use repaired fuses or short-circuited

DO NOT use repaired fuses or short-circuited

DO NOT use repaired fuses or short-circuited DO NOT use repaired fuses or short-circuited
fuse holders

fuse holders: For continued protection against

fuse holdersfuse holders

fire, replace line fuses only with fuses of the
same voltage and current rating and type.

Keep away from live circuits

Keep away from live circuits: Operating

Keep away from live circuitsKeep away from live circuits

personnel must not remove equipment covers
or shields. Procedures involving the removal
of covers and shields are for use by service­trained personnel only. Under certain
conditions, dangerous voltages may exist
even with the equipment switched off. To
avoid dangerous electrical shock, DO NOT
perform procedures involving cover or shield
removal unless you are qualified to do so.

DO NOT operate damaged equipment

DO NOT operate damaged equipment:

DO NOT operate damaged equipmentDO NOT operate damaged equipment

Whenever it is possible that the safety
protection features built into this product
have been impaired, either through physical
damage, excessive moisture, or any other
reason, REMOVE POWER and do not use the
product until safe operation can be verified by
service-trained personnel. If necessary, return
the product to an Agilent Technologies Sales
and Service Office for service and repair to
ensure the safety features are maintained.

DO NOT substitute parts or modify

DO NOT substitute parts or modify

DO NOT substitute parts or modify DO NOT substitute parts or modify
equipment

equipment: Because of the danger of

equipmentequipment

introducing additional hazards, do not install
substitute parts or perform any unauthorized
modification to the product. Return the
product to an Agilent Technologies Sales and
Service Office for service and repair to ensure
features are maintained.

DO NOT clean with fluids

DO NOT clean with fluids: Doing so may

DO NOT clean with fluidsDO NOT clean with fluids

make the equipment unsafe for use. Power
down the equipment and disconnect the
power cord before cleaning. To clean, use a
soft dry cloth.

Safety Symbols

If you see this symbol on a product, you must
refer to the manuals for specific Warning or
Caution information to avoid personal injury
or damage to the product

Indicates the field wiring terminal that must
be connected to ground before operating the
equipment. Protects against electrical shock
in case of fault.

or

Frame or chassis ground terminal. Typically
connects to the equipment’s metal frame.

Alternating current (ac).

Direct current (dc).

Indicates hazardous voltages and potential for
electrical shock.

Indicates that antistatic precautions should be
taken.

This product complies with CSA requirement
CSA 22.2 No. 1010.1, NRTL/C, EN 61010­1:1993 + A2:1995/IEC 1010-1:1990 +
A1:1992 + A2:1995 Safety requirements for
electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use.

Notice for European Community: This product
complies with the relevant European legal
Directives: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.

Das CE-Zeichen zeigt die Übereinstimmung
mit allen für das Produkt geltenden Direktiven
der Europäischen Union an.

ISM 1—A

This is the symbol for an Industrial, Scientific,
and Medical Group 1 Class A product.

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Dieses Zeichen steht für ein Produkt der
Gruppe 1, Klasse A, für den Einsatz im
industriuellen, wissenschaftlichen und
medizinischen Bereich.

This product meets the requirements of the
Australian EMC Framework (AS/NZS

2064.1/2 for ISM:1A), enforced by the
Radiocommunications Act 1992.

WARNING

Calls attention to a procedure, practice, or
condition that could cause bodily injury or
death.

CAUTION

Calls attention to a procedure, practice, or
condition that could possibly cause damage to
equipment or permanent loss of data.

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Agilent Technologies certifie que cet
instrument est conforme aux spécifications
publiées au moment de sa sortie d’usine.
Agilent Technologies atteste en outre qu’il est
possible de trouver référence à ses mesures
d’étalonnage auprès de l’organisme de
normalisation américain “United States
National Institute of Standards and
Technology” (auparavant National Bureau of
Standards), dans la mesure des possibilités
autorisées par cet organisme, et dans celles
autorisées par d’autres membres de
l’Organisation Internationale de
Normalisation.

Informations complémentaires
relatives à l ‘équipement de test et
de mesure

Conformément aux réglementations
concernant la compatibilité
électromagnétique, il convient d’utiliser des
câbles blindés sur toutes les connexions
appropriées. S’il n’emploie pas ce type de
câble, l’utilisateur doit vérifier qu’en condition
d’exploitation les interférences radio sont
encore acceptables à la limite de ses locaux.

Avertissement

Les précautions générales de sécurité ci-
dessous doivent être observées au cours de
toutes les phases d’exploitation, de
maintenance et de réparation de l’instrument.
Le non-respect de ces précautions ou
d’avertissements spécifiques cités ailleurs
dans le manuel entraîne la violation des
normes de sécurité relatives à la conception,
la fabrication et l’utilisation prévue de cet
instrument. Agilent Technologies n’assume
aucune responsabilité en cas de non-respect
de ces exigences.

Mise à la terre de l’équipement: en vue de
garantir la sécurité, pour l’équipement de
classe 1 (comportant une borne mise à la
terre de protection), une mise à la terre
permanente doit être assurée de la source
d’alimentation secteur aux bornes de câblage
d’entrée de l’instrument ou au câble
d’alimentation fourni. Avant d’utiliser
l’équipement, évitez les chocs électrostatiques
en cas de défaillance de l’instrument en
utilisant toujours le cordon d’alimentation 3
conducteurs fourni pour brancher
l’équipement à une prise de terre.

N’UTILISEZ PAS dans un environnement à
risque : N’utilisez pas l’instrument dans des
conditions de risques d’explosion ni en
présence de gaz ni d’émanations
inflammables. Cet instrument est conçu
exclusivement pour un usage intérieur.

N’UTILISEZ PAS de fusibles usagés ni de
porte-fusibles en court-circuit: Pour une
protection permanente contre le feu,
remplacez les fusibles uniquement par des
fusibles de même tension, de même calibre et
de même type.

Tenez vous à l’écart des circuits sous tension:
Le personnel d’exploitation ne doit pas retirer
les capots ni les blindages. Les procédures
impliquant ces manipulations doivent être
exécutées exclusivement par un personnel
formé à la maintenance. Dans certaines
conditions, des tensions dangereuses peuvent
être générées même lorsque l’équipement
n’est pas sous tension. Afin d’éviter tout
risque d’électrocution, N’EXÉCUTEZ PAS de
procédure nécessitant la manipulation des
capots et des blindages sans qualification à
cet effet.

N’UTILISEZ PAS d’équipement endommagé:
Si les caractéristiques de l’instrument
relatives à la sécurité ont été atteintes, que
ce soit en raison d’un dommage physique,
d’une humidité excessive, ou pour toute autre
cause, METTEZ L’EQUIPEMENT HORS
TENSION et ne l’utilisez plus jusqu’à ce que la
sécurité de son fonctionnement puisse être
vérifiée par un personnel formé à la
maintenance. Si nécessaire, retournez
l’instrument à un bureau commercial et de
service après-vente Agilent Technologies pour
le faire réparer et garantir ses caractéristiques
de sécurité.

NE REMPLACEZ PAS de pièce ni ne modifiez
l’équipement: En raison des risques
supplémentaires que cela implique, n’installez
pas de pièce de remplacement ni n’exécutez
aucune modification non autorisée sur
l’instrument. Retournez-le à un bureau
commercial et de service après-vente Agilent
Technologies pour le faire réparer et garantir
ses caractéristiques de sécurité.

NE NETTOYEZ PAS avec des produits
liquides: L’emploi de produits liquides peut
être risqué. Mettez l’équipement sous tension
et débranchez le cordon d’alimentation avant
le nettoyage. Utilisez un chiffon doux et sec.

Symboles de sécurité

Si vous apercevez ce symbole sur un
instrument, vous devez vous référer aux
manuels pour de plus amples informations
concernant les notes Avertissement et
Attention en vue d’éviter des blessures
corporelles ou des dommages à l’instrument.

Indique la borne de câblage qui doit être
connectée à la terre avant la mise en route de
l’équipement. Protège contre les
électrocutions en cas de défaillance de
l’instrument.

iv

Borne de mise à la terre de cadre ou de
châssis. Connectée en principe au cadre
métallique de l’équipement.

ou

Dieses Zeichen steht für ein Produkt der
Gruppe 1, Klasse A, für den Einsatz im
industriuellen, wissenschaftlichen und
medizinischen Bereich.

Courant alternatif (ca).

Courant continu (cc).

Indique une tension dangereuse et des risques
d’électrocution.

Indique que des précautions anti-statiques
doivent être prises.

.

Cet instrument satisfait aux spécifications
CSA 22.2 No. 1010.1, NRTL/C, EN 61010­1:1993 + A2:1995/IEC 1010-1:1990 +
A1:1992 + A2:1995 en matière de sécurité
pour les équipements électriques de mesure,
de contrôle et de laboratoire.

Label européen: cet instrument est conforme
aux directives européennes suivantes: EMC
89/336/EEC et basse tension 73/23/EEC.

Das CE-Zeichen zeigt die Übereinstimmung
mit allen für das Produkt geltenden Direktiven
der Europäischen Union an.

Cet instrument est conforme aux
spécifications de l’Australian EMC Framework
(AS/NZS 2064.1/2 for ISM:1A), mises en
oeuvre par le Radiocommunications Act de

1992.

AVERTISSEMENT

AVERTISSEMENT

AVERTISSEMENTAVERTISSEMENT

Attire l’attention sur une procédure, pratique
ou condition comportant un risque de
blessure ou d’électrocution.

ATTENTION

ATTENTION

ATTENTIONATTENTION

Souligne qu’une procédure, pratique ou
condition peut entraîner des dommanges à
l’équipement ou la perte permanente de
données.

ISM 1—A

Ce symbole indique que l’instrument est un
instrument de type Industriel Scientifique et
Médical Groupe 1 Classe A.

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Contents

Introduction............................................................................................................................................... 1-1

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For More Information .............................................................................................................................. 1-3

How To Contact Us ................................................................................................................................. 1-4

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Getting Started ......................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Starting an MPEGscope Test Session ....................................................................................................... 2-2

Connecting to Interfaces.......................................................................................................................... 2-4

To Connect to the DVB-SPI Interface........................................................................................................ 2-6

To Connect to the ASI and Serial ECL (DHEI) Interface ......................................................................... 2-7

To Connect to the SMPTE 310M Interface................................................................................................ 2-9

To Connect to the ARIB Interface............................................................................................................ 2-10

Connecting an External Clock Source .................................................................................................... 2-11

Connecting an External Trigger Cable .................................................................................................... 2-12

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 2-13

Specifications ............................................................................................................................................A-1

Technical ................................................................................................................................................ A-2

General ................................................................................................................................................... A-5

Line Interface..........................................................................................................................................A-6

Reinstalling Software ............................................................................................................................. B-1

Reinstalling Software............................................................................................................................... B-2

Performing a System Backup ................................................................................................................... B-3

Performing a System Restore................................................................................................................... B-4

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• How To Contact Us 1-4

Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to MPEGscope, your new digital video test solution from
Hewlett-Packard. Combining real–time functionality with offline analysis of
MPEG, DVB, ATSC, ISDB, and private streams, MPEGscope can speed the
process of verifying and debugging digital video encoders, multiplexers, and
decoders. With MPEGscope, real–time analyzing begins automatically as soon
as you receive transport stream data. You can record, capture, store, play,
trigger on specific errors, and analyze data in a variety of ways. MPEGscope
features an intuitive, easy–to–use graphical user interface and online help
system to enable you to become quickly productive.

This guide contains information about setting up and connecting MPEGscope
to a system under test. It also cites technical specifications and applicable
digital video standards. For information about the computer in which
MPEGscope is contained, refer to the computer user’s guide shipped with
MPEGscope. For more information on the specific MPEGscope applications
you have purchased, refer to the MPEGscope online help and printed
materials shipped with your MPEGscope system.

CAUTION Hewlett–Packard does not guarantee that MPEGscope is compatible with

other Windows
problems caused by altering system configuration or initialization files.

®

applications or hardware. Hewlett-Packard will not support

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For More Information

For More Information

If you are using MPEGscope for the first time or performing a new task,
MPEGscope’s online help can guide you quickly to information you may need. You
can access help in the following ways.

• Select Help Topics from the Help menu to access the MPEGscope help

environment. You can then use Contents, Index, or Find to locate
information about a specific topic. You can also enter the help environment
from any dialog containing a Help button . Clicking on Help will
launch a help topic specific to that dialog.

• Select Online Manual from the Help menu to load the MPEGscope User’s

Guide in Acrobat
each MPEGscope application.

® Reader. This guide contains illustrated steps for testing with

• Select Show me... from the Help menu to view a list of self–paced tutorials to

lead you through typical test scenarios.

• Where indicated on the user interface, click the right mouse button over a field

or element in a dialog to obtain context–sensitive help on that item.
Alternatively, you can access context–sensitive help by clicking the button
in the upper right corner of a dialog, then clicking again over a dialog element.

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How To Contact Us

How To Contact Us

If you need technical support, contact the support center in your region.

Location Telephone Email

North America 9780 South Meridian Blvd

Englewood, Colorado
USA 80112

Europe PO Box 999 Mail Stop 70

1180 AZ Amstelveen
The Netherlands

Germany, Austria, Switzerland [phone] [e-mail]

Japan Hachioji Business Center

9-1 Takakura-Cho, Hachioji
Tokyo 192
Japan

Asia Pacific 438B Alexandra Road

Blk B, #05-08
Alexandra Technopark
Singapore 119968

Hong Kong 800-930-871

New Zealand 0800-44-5841

1-800-698-0061 [e-mail]

[phone]
You may also call these
local numbers:

France [phone] [e-mail]

UK [phone] [e-mail]

Ireland [phone]

Italy [phone] [e-mail]

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You may also call these
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