Tektronix AD951A, AD953A Getting Started Manual

AD951A & AD953A
MPEG Test System
Getting Started Manual

071-1422-00

www.tektronix.com

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Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If a product proves defective during this
warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor,
or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of
the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible
for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping
charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within
the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping
charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b)
to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or
malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or
integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of
servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’
RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR
THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Tektronix warrants that the media on which this software product is furnished and the encoding of the programs on
the media will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of
shipment. If a medium or encoding proves defective during the warranty period, Tektronix will provide a
replacement in exchange for the defective medium. Except as to the media on which this software product is
furnished, this software product is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.
Tektronix does not warrant that the functions contained in this software product will meet Customer’s requirements
or that the operation of the programs will be uninterrupted or error-free.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of
the warranty period. If Tektronix is unable to provide a replacement that is free from defects in materials and
workmanship within a reasonable time thereafter, Customer may terminate the license for this software product and
return this software product and any associated materials for credit or refund.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’
RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE MEDIA OR REFUND CUSTOMER’S PAYMENT IS
THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER
TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.

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General Safety Summary........................................................................................vii

Service Safety Summary..........................................................................................ix

Preface .....................................................................................................................xi

Related Material.................................................................................................xii

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Product Description............................................................................................ 1-1

Features & Benefits ...............................................................................................1-1

MPEG Test System Overview...............................................................................1-2

Standard and Optional Accessories .......................................................................1-3

Software Protection ...............................................................................................1-6

MPEG Test System Installation ........................................................................ 1-7

Unpacking the AD951A & AD953A.....................................................................1-7

Placing the Instrument ...........................................................................................1-7

Powering On and Off...........................................................................................1-12

Network Installation ............................................................................................1-13

Interface Setup.....................................................................................................1-14

Asynchronous Serial Interface Setup...................................................................1-18

Operation .............................................................................................................1-18

Time-Stamping ....................................................................................................1-22

GPSI Setup ..........................................................................................................1-22

Manual Conventions..........................................................................................xii

Contacting Tektronix........................................................................................xiv

Development and System Integration.............................................................. 1-3

Production Test................................................................................................ 1-3

Transmission Monitoring ................................................................................ 1-3

Test System Interconnections.......................................................................... 1-8

Supplying Power ........................................................................................... 1-12

First Time Power On ..................................................................................... 1-12

Powering Off ................................................................................................. 1-13

MPEG Interface Card Setup.......................................................................... 1-14

DVB Parallel Settings (Transport) ................................................................ 1-14

DVB Play ...................................................................................................... 1-15

External Clock............................................................................................... 1-16

DVB Record.................................................................................................. 1-16

DVB Parallel Settings (BS Digital)............................................................... 1-17

Playout Clock ................................................................................................ 1-20

Mode Settings................................................................................................ 1-21

GPSI Layout.................................................................................................. 1-23

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RS422/RS485/LVDS/ECL/DHEI Connector................................................ 1-24

Operation ....................................................................................................... 1-26

Interface Settings........................................................................................... 1-27

Clock Settings................................................................................................ 1-29

Warning Prompts........................................................................................... 1-31

Operating Basics ................................................................................................. 2-1

Software Applications........................................................................................... 2-1

Appendix A: Cleaning and Maintenance......................................................... A-1

General Care .........................................................................................................A-1

Preventive Maintenance........................................................................................A-1

Cleaning the Exterior...................................................................................... A-1

Cleaning the Compact Disc Drive .................................................................. A-2

Cleaning the Keyboard................................................................................... A-2

In Case of Problems..............................................................................................A-3

Software Problems.......................................................................................... A-4

Test System Hardware Diagnostics ................................................................ A-4

Repackaging for Shipment....................................................................................A-4

Packaging Inspection...................................................................................... A-5

Replacement Packaging Materials.................................................................. A-5

Repackaging Procedure .................................................................................. A-5

Appendix B: GPSI Settings............................................................................... B-1

Layout ...................................................................................................................B-1

RS422/RS485/LVDS/ECL/DHEI Connector .......................................................B-3

Changing Link Settings.........................................................................................B-5

Recommended Tools .......................................................................................B-6

Removing the cabinet ......................................................................................B-6

Removing the GPSI Card ................................................................................B-8

Reinstalling the GPSI Card..............................................................................B-9

Replacing the Cabinet....................................................................................B-10

Appendix C: System Recovery ......................................................................... C-1

Overview...............................................................................................................C-1

Restore the BIOS Settings ....................................................................................C-2

Boot Options....................................................................................................C-2

Restore BIOS settings from the CD-ROM ......................................................C-3

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Restore the Contents of the Hard Disk .................................................................C-3

Easy Restore....................................................................................................C-4

Appendix D: Network Troubleshooting ...........................................................D-1

Basic Requirements ..............................................................................................D-1

IP Parameters........................................................................................................D-1

Incorrect IP Address........................................................................................D-2

Incorrect Subnet Mask.....................................................................................D-3

Incorrect Default Gateway IP Address............................................................D-4

Common Troubleshooting Procedures .................................................................D-5

Pinging a Host Machine ..................................................................................D-5

Tracing the Route of TCP/IP Packets..............................................................D-6

Finding IP Addresses for Devices on Your Network......................................D-7

Sources of Network Information..........................................................................D-8

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Figure 1-1: AD951A & AD953A front panel....................................................... 1-1

Figure 1-2: AD951A & AD953A rear-panel connectors...................................... 1-8

Figure 1-3: Side-panel connectors ...................................................................... 1-11

Figure B-1: GPSI board link locations..................................................................B-2

Figure B-2: GPSI board RS422 link settings........................................................B-3

Figure B-3: Removing the handle.........................................................................B-6

Figure B-4: Removing the GPSI card...................................................................B-8

Figure B-5: Disconnecting the cables from the GPSI card...................................B-9

Figure D-1: Incorrect IP address.......................................................................... D-2

Figure D-2: Incorrect subnet mask ...................................................................... D-3

Figure D-3: Incorrect default gateway IP address ............................................... D-4

Figure D-4: Ping.exe command window ............................................................. D-6

Figure D-5: Tracert.exe command window ......................................................... D-7

Figure D-6: Command prompt with nslookup results ......................................... D-8

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Table i-1: Related Documentation......................................................................... xii

Table 1-2: AD953A Options ................................................................................ 1-4

Table 1-3: AD951A Options ................................................................................ 1-5

Table 1-4: AD951A & AD953A Field Upgrade Options..................................... 1-6

Table 1-5: Standard Accessories for the AD951A & AD953A............................ 1-7

Table 1-6: Rear-panel Connectors........................................................................ 1-9

Table 1-7: Electrical Operating Requirements ................................................... 1-12

Table 1-8: RS422/RS485LVDS/ECL/DHEI Connector..................................... 1-24

Table 1-9: RS422/RS485 Connector .................................................................. 1-25

Table 1-10: ECL Connector (AC and DC)......................................................... 1-26

Table B-1 GPSI Board Link Settings ...................................................................B-2

Table B-2: RS422/RS485/LVDS/ECL/DHEI Connector Pin Allocation.............B-3

Table B-3: RS422/RS485 Connector Pin Allocation ...........................................B-4

Table B-4: ECL Connector (AC and DC) Connector Pin Allocation...................B-5

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Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this
product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read
the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions
related to operating the system.

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certified for the country of use.

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leads while they are connected to a voltage source.

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the mainframe power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must
be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.

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and markings on the product. Consult the manual for further ratings information
before making connections to the product.

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exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal

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:$51,1*. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
injury or loss of life.

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damage to this product or other property.

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marking.

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marking.

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Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service

procedures.

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product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.

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disconnect the power cord from the mains power.

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exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and
disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.

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Use only Tektronix approved components when servicing the unit.

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This manual describes the functions and use of the Tektronix AD951A & AD953A
MPEG Test System. The manual is organized into the following sections:

 Getting Started

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This chapter includes a description and overview of the AD951A & AD953A
MPEG Test Systems. This chapter explains how to install the MPEG Test
Systems, powering them on and off, how to set up the GPSI interfaces, and
how to configure the interface settings for the Player and Monitor/Recorder
programs.

 Operating Basics

This chapter provides a brief introduction to the software applications
installed in the AD951A & AD953A MPEG Test Systems. For detailed
operating information about the applications, refer to the AD951A & AD953A

MPEG Test System User Manual.

 Appendices

This section contains the following appendices:

 Appendix A: Cleaning and Maintenance. This appendix describes how to

clean and maintain the AD951A & AD953A. This appendix includes
basic information on troubleshooting the AD951A & AD953A.
Information on repackaging the instrument for shipment also appears in
this appendix.

 Appendix B: GPSI Settings. This appendix provides important user

information about configuring the General Purpose Serial Interface II+
card.

 Appendix C: System Recovery. This appendix explains how to reinstall

the operating system and application software if you should encounter
problems with the software.

 Appendix D: Network Troubleshooting. This appendix provides a high-

level overview of diagnosing and troubleshooting network connection
problems.

 Glossary

 Index

For detailed information on using the AD951A & AD953A MPEG Test System,
please refer to the AD951A & AD953A MPEG Test System User Manual.

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Preface

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Additional documentation, such as Read Me files, may be included on the
installation disks.

The following table lists the other manuals available for the AD951A & AD953A
MPEG Test System.

Table i-1: Related Documentation

Title Part Number Description

AD951A & AD953A MPEG
Test System User Manual

AD951A & AD953A MPEG
Test System Technical
Reference

071-1423-00 Provides in-depth operating information for

the software applications included in the
AD951A & AD953A

071-1425-00 Provides the AD951A & AD953A

specifications and a performance verification
procedure. Available only as a PDF file on
the AD951A & AD953A MPEG Test System
Recovery CD-ROM.

The following URLs access the Web sites for the standards organizations listed
(the URLs listed were valid at the time or writing):

 MPEG-2 standards (International Organization for Standards)

http://www.iso.ch/

 DVB standards (European Technical Standards Institute)

http://www.etsi.org/

 ATSC standards (Advanced Television Systems Committee)

http://www.atsc.org/

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Naming conventions for the interface elements are based on standard Windows
naming conventions. Naming conventions for MPEG-2, ATSC, and DVB
structures follow the conventions derived from the standards documents listed
above. In addition, the following formatting conventions apply to this manual:

 Bold text refers to specific interface elements that you are instructed to select,

click, or clear.
Example: Select

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Settings from the Configuration menu.

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 Text you enter from a keyboard

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 Characters you press on your keyboard

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 Paths to components on your hard drive

Example: The program files are installed at the following location:
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Contacting Tektronix

Phone [phone]*

Address Tektronix, Inc.

Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA

Web site www.tektronix.com

Support - North & South America

Sales support 1-800-833-9200, select option 1*

Service support 1-800-833-9200, select option 2*

Technical support Email: [e-mail]

1-800-833-9200, select option 3*

* - toll free in North America.

6:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Pacific time

After office hours, please leave a voice mail message.

Support - Europe & the Rest of the World

Sales Support [phone]

Service & Technical Support

Telephone [phone]

Fax [phone]

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The AD951A & AD953A are rack-mountable MPEG Test Systems that play,
record and multiplex MPEG-2 transport streams. The AD953A also includes a
protocol analyzer capable of analyzing transport streams in MPEG-2, DVB,
ATSC and ISDB environments.

Figure 1-1 shows the front panel of the AD951A & AD953A unit.

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The AD951A & AD953A offer the following features (depending on model and
installed options):

 MPEG, DVB, ATSC, and ISDB compliance testing

 In-depth off-line analysis capability to solve problems and isolate faults

quickly

 Real-time monitoring to TR101 290 with powerful trigger mode to track

down operational faults quickly

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 Real time and deferred time Transport Stream timing measurements including

PCR Arrival Interval, PCR accuracy (PCR_AC), PCR overall jitter
(PCR_OJ), PCR Arrival Time (network jitter), PCR frequency offset
(PCR_FO), and deferred time drift rate (PCR_DR) measurement and graphing

 Stream playout and recording provides repeatable test source and capture

capability for the development environment

 Easy-to-interpret detailed graphical display of real-time and off-line analysis

tools

 Wide range of industry standard interfaces for plug and play connectivity

 Modular design allows you to purchase only the performance you require

today

 Easy to upgrade for changing needs

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The MPEG Test System provides facilities to (depending on model and installed
options):

 Record and Playout MPEG-2 transport streams

 Monitor an input stream to detect user defined events and conformance

violations. The monitor can trigger recording and raise alarms in response to
detection of events.

 View the data in Transport and Packetized Elementary Streams. Analyze the

data and check the streams for conformance violations to the relevant MPEG­2, DVB and ATSC standards.

 Analyze the behavior of streams in the MPEG-2 T-STD Buffer model.

 Edit and modify the data in streams that have been recorded or otherwise

synthesized.

The MPEG Test System is designed for set-top box manufacturers, multiplexer
designers, systems integrators, and service providers. The MPEG Test System is
easy to use, with an intuitive Windows™ based user interface.

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'HYHORSPHQWDQG6\VWHP,QWHJUDWLRQ In the development environment, the MPEG
Test System is a convenient signal source and powerful debug tool. Its ability to
playout the same video test stream repeatedly, at data rates of up to 90 Mbps
provides the stimulus source for integrated receiver decoder (IRD) and modulator
developers.

The ability of the MPEG Test System to capture and analyze long video streams
allows engineers to rapidly search and identify video packets causing malfunctions
in the equipment under test. Stream capture can be triggered either by events in the
monitored video stream or by external sources.

The MPEG Test System can derive its playout clock from an external clock source,
or synthesize the correct clock setting for each file internally.

3URGXFWLRQ7HVW In the production environment, the MPEG Test System provides a
source of repeatable test patterns for the test and alignment of IRDs and
modulators. The reliability, embedded diagnostics, and modularity of the system
provide for the minimum down time during the working life of the unit.

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2 monitoring facility of the MPEG Test System provides confidence that the
program material meets the MPEG-2 requirements. Non-conformance to the
MPEG-2 rules is displayed on a graphical user interface, along with a statistical
analysis of the program multiplex.

All of the MPEG Test System facilities described above are available.

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A range of options is available for the AD951A & AD953A units.

Table 1-2 shows the options available for the AD953A unit.

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Table 1-2: AD953A Options

Item Option Description

AD953A Mainframe including one MPEG Interface Card (MIC) with Record and

Play software, Multiplexer, Make Seamless Wizard, TS Cutter, TS
Maker, TS Editor, TS Analyzer, PES and Buffer Analyzer, and Monitor

Plus
DU Adds second MIC card and HDD
ASPT ASI Interface card with time stamping
GPPC GPSI Interface card
DB Carousel Analyzer
CG Carousel Generator
DBCG Bundle software including Carousel Analyzer and Carousel Generator
ES Elementary Stream Analyzer
IX Satellite Mux – Japan
BC Cable Mux – Japan
RM Rack Mount Tray
R3 Three-year repair service
A0 North American power
A1 Universal Euro power
A2 United Kingdom power
A3 Australia power
A4 240V North American power
A5 Switzerland power
A6 Japan power
A10 China power
A99 No power cord or AC adapter

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Table 1-3 shows the options available for the AD951A unit.

Table 1-3: AD951A Options

Item Option Description

AD951A Mainframe including one MPEG Interface Card (MIC) with Record and

Play software, MUX Software Make Seamless Wizard, TS Cutter, TS

Maker, TS Editor
DU Adds second MIC card and HDD
ASPT ASI Interface card with time stamping
GPPC GPSI Interface card
TSAL Transport Stream Analyzer with limited file size
TSA Transport Stream Analyzer
TSAP Transport Stream Analyzer plus PES and Buffer Analyzer
PB PES and Buffer Analyzer
MPLUS Monitor Plus
DB Carousel Analyzer
CG Carousel Generator
DBCG Bundle software including Carousel Analyzer and Carousel Generator
ES Elementary Stream Analyzer
IX Satellite Mux – Japan
BC Cable Mux – Japan
RM Rack Mount Tray
R3 Three-year repair service
A0 North American power
A1 Universal Euro power
A2 United Kingdom power
A3 Australia power
A4 240V North American power
A5 Switzerland power
A6 Japan power
A10 China power
A99 No power cord or AC adapter

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Table 1-4 shows the upgrade kits that are currently available.

Table 1-4: AD951A & AD953A Field Upgrade Options

Item Option Description

ADSAUP TSAL Transport Stream Analyzer with limited file size
TSA Transport Stream Analyzer
TSAP Transport Stream Analyzer plus PES and Buffer Analyzer
MPLUS Monitor Plus
DB Carousel Analyzer
CG Carousel Generator
DBCG Carousel Analyzer and Carousel Generator
ES ES Analyzer
IX Satellite Mux – Japan
BC Cable Mux – Japan
PB PES Analyzer and Buffer Analyzer
XS XSI Analyzer. SKY or NDS approved customers only.
VI VIACCESS Analyzer. VIACCESS approved customers only.
OP OPEN TV Analyzer. OPEN TV approved customers only.

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The MPEG Test System software applications require that a dongle be fitted so
that they can be accessed. A dongle is a small hardware device that is connected
directly to the parallel port. Any printer compatible with the installed operating
system can be connected to the unit through the dongle.

Each dongle is individually programmed for a user and enables the purchased set
of options. The dongle is installed at the factory.

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This section describes how to install the AD951A & AD953A unit. The analysis
functions can be used with no installation other than providing power and making
a transport stream available on the hard disk of the unit. The monitoring and real­time analysis functions similarly require power but also require connection to a
Transport Stream.

AD951A & AD953A units are configured with the software and hardware options
purchased. Options can be added using Upgrade Kits available from Tektronix.

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The following table lists the standard accessories that are shipped with the
AD951A & AD953A.

Table 1-5: Standard Accessories for the AD951A & AD953A

Quantity Description Part number

1 ea Certificate of Authenticity, Windows NT 4.0 NA
1 ea AD951A & AD953A MPEG Test System Recovery CD-ROM 063-3744-00
1 ea AD951A & AD953A MPEG Test System Getting Started

Manual
1 ea AD951A & AD953A MPEG Test System User Manual 071-1423-00
1 ea AD951A & AD953A MPEG Test System Technical

Reference
1 ea 105-key Keyboard with Integrated Tracking Device 119-6989-00
1 ea Protective front panel cover 200-4408-01

071-1422-00

071-1425-00

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The AD951A & AD953A units can be operated from a bench or installed in a rack
using the Rack Tray (Option RM) that can also be purchased as an accessory. The
Rack Tray is supplied with installation instructions. Maintain rack air temperature
at all of the product’s air intake vents within specifications (see the AD951A &
AD953A MPEG Test System Technical Reference Manual, 071-1425-XX).

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&$87,21. Do not operate the AD951A & AD953A in the vertical position. Using it
in the vertical position does not allow sufficient clearance for cables at the rear of
the unit.

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Use the following procedure to make electrical, signal and network connections:

&$87,21. Do not supply power to the instrument until after all other connections
have been made.

1. After the unit has been installed in a rack or mounted on a bench, make the

transport stream, network and peripheral device connections necessary for
the working environment. See the following figure for the locations of these
connectors. Note that this is only one possible configuration; the
configuration on your instrument will depend on the installed options.

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&$87,21. To prevent instrument damage from overheating, maintain at least two
inches (5.1 cm) of clearance at the rear and sides of the instrument cabinet when
locating the instrument on a bench.

The following table describes the transport stream, network and peripheral device
connectors. See the AD951A & AD953A MPEG Test System Technical Reference
for more detailed information about each connector and signal input and output
formats.

Table 1-6: Rear-panel Connectors

Position Board

1 and/or 7 MIC Input/Output 15-pin, D-type connector

Precision Clock 75 ohm BNC connector for clock

Precision Clock 75 ohm BNC connector for clock

2 and/or 8

3 & 5 DVB DVB output 25-way, D-type parallel interface

4 & 6 DVB DVB input 25-way, D-type parallel interface

2 and/or 8

11

12

Interface (GPSI) RS422/RS485

SMPTE/SSI 75 ohm BNC connector for

SMPTE/SSI 75 ohm BNC connector for

Interface (ASI+ TS) ASI 75 ohm BNC connector for ASI

ASI 75 ohm BNC connector for ASI

I/O Monitor 15-pin, D-type for SVGA monitor.
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-T, RJ45

Ethernet Gigabit connector for Ethernet

SBC Parallel 44-pin, D-type for parallel

Keyboard Six pin mini-DIN connectors for

Connector
function

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Description

providing clock and trigger input
and outputs.

input.

output.
26-pin, D-type for high-speed

serial interface variants.

SMPTE/SSI input.

SMPTE/SSI output.

for DVB output

for DVB input

input.

output.

connector for Ethernet
communications.

communications.

communication. The security
device (dongle) is located here.

PS2 compatible keyboard
(duplicated on side panel).

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