The R&S SMCVB-KS13 is a stream library that provides stream files in accordance
with the ATSC digital standard.
This user manual contains a reference description of the functionality that the stream
library provides. All functions not discussed in this manual are described in the
R&S SMCV100B user manual. The latest version is available at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/SMCV100B
1.1Key Features
The R&SSMCVB-KS13 features:
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Numerous stream files in accordance with ATSC digital standard
Streaming of high-quality video contents
Streaming of high-quality audio contents
Efficient use with dedicated streams
1.2Installation
You can find detailed installation instructions in the supplement document of the
R&S SMCV100B user manual and in the R&S SMCV100B user manual describing
firmware versions later than FW 4.70.176.xx of the R&S SMCV100B.
1.3Documentation Overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S SMCV100B user documentation. Unless
specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S SMCV100B product page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/smcv100b
1.3.1Getting Started Manual
Introduces the R&S SMCV100B and describes how to set up and start working with the
product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general information, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.
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1.3.2User Manuals and Help
Separate manuals for the base unit and the software options are provided for download:
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The contents of the user manuals are available as help in the R&S SMCV100B. The
help offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the base unit
and the software options.
All user manuals are also available for download or for immediate display on the Internet.
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Base unit manual
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides an
introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control commands with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument
interfaces and error messages. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.
Software option manual
Contains the description of the specific functions of an option. Basic information on
operating the R&S SMCV100B is not included.
1.3.3Service Manual
Describes the performance test for checking compliance with rated specifications, firmware update, troubleshooting, adjustments, installing options and maintenance.
The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz
information system (GLORIS):
https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com
1.3.4Instrument Security Procedures
Deals with security issues when working with the R&S SMCV100B in secure areas. It
is available for download on the Internet.
1.3.5Printed Safety Instructions
Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is delivered with
the product.
1.3.6Data Sheets and Brochures
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S SMCV100B. It also
lists the options and their order numbers and optional accessories.
The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific characteristics.
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See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/smcv100b
1.3.7Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current
firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.
The open-source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the
used open source software.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/smcv100b
1.3.8Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc.
These documents deal with special applications or background information on particular topics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/smcv100b
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2Available DTV Stream Files
The ATSC A/153 standard has a logical separation between the preprocessor and
postprocessor.
The preprocessor calculates an M/H-specific expanded Reed Solomon code and a
serial concatenated convolutional code (SCCC), and creates the frame groups and
packet formats. In the packet multiplexer, the M/H data that is derived is then combined
with the conventional ATSC data (the main service multiplex) into a single data stream
and stuffed into the required data rate of 19.392658 Mbit/s. The postprocessor synchronizes with this data stream and calculates the rest of the FEC components. The
postprocessor is implemented exclusively in the R&S SFE and R&S SFU systems.
The ATSC / ATSC & mobile DTV streams option is therefore an external code replacement for the main and M/H service, the preprocessor and finally the multiplexer. Different files are available for the different preprocessor settings.
All streams include one legacy ATSC SD/HD program as main service multiplex and
mobile content with at least one M/H service. Some of the streams allow SFN transmitter synchronization by carrying synchronization data over the dummy data bytes channel and additionally over the OMP transmission control packet (TCP) (ATSC A/
110:2011).
Available DTV Stream Files
Transport Stream Files List, Ordered by Disk Number
The PID of the mobile content may vary depending on the selected file. Therefore
every stream is associated with a script file (*.scpi) that passes a correct MHE PID setting to the TX application when the stream is opened in the player.
The streams described in the chapters Chapter 2.9, "3Ens_AutoFEC_All.ATSC_C",
on page 14 to Chapter 2.26, "CEA_IOP_106b.ATSC_C", on page 26 (ReferenceT-
est.ATSC_C, BCAST*.ATSC_C, CEA_CON_*.ATSC_C, CEA_IOP_*.ATSC_C) have
been designed for conformance and interoperability testing at the CEA SIG PlugFest
(March 1st to 4th, 2010). Note that these streams exhibit an issue with the fast information channel (FIC). The "current_next_indicator" flag of the FIC chunk header is set to
"0", whereas the correct setting would be "1".
The configurations and content details of the M/H multiplex service are described in the
following tables.
2.1Transport Stream Files List, Ordered by Disk Number
Transport stream fileDescribed on pageFile size [MB]Disk no.