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Table of Contents

General Safety Summary ... . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . iii

Compliance ............................................................................................................................ v

EMC Compliance................................................................................................................. v

Safety Compliance............................................................................................................... vi

Environmental Considerations.................................................................................................. vii

Preface............................................................................................................................... viii

Key Features................................................................................................................... viii

Documentation................................................................................................................. viii

Conventions Used in This Manual.. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... ... . .. . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. ix

Installation.............................................................................................................................. 1

Before Installation................................................................................................................ 1

Operating Considerations........................................................................................................ 1

Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................2

Connecting to the Instrument . . . .. . ... . .. . ... ... . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... 6

Powering on the Instrument ..................................................................................................... 9

Powering Offthe Instrument.................................................................................................... 10

Licensing the Software.......................................................................................................... 10

VLC Media Player Installation.................................................................................................. 12

Network Installation .............................................................................................................13

Functional Check. ... . ... ... . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . 18

Operation.............................................................................................................................. 19

Front Panel Controls and Connectors . ... . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . .. . 19

Rear Panel Connectors . .. . ... . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... . 21

Software Applications ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... ... . .. . . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... 21

Starting an Application.......................................................................................................... 23

Accessing Menu Commands . ... . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . 24

Entering Numeric Data.......................................................................................................... 25

Duplex Operation................................................................................................................ 26

Procedures............................................................................................................................ 28

Using the MTS400 S eries Applications .. . .. . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. 28

ing Ethernet Network Parameters.......................................................................................... 40

Sett

ApplicationExamples................................................................................................................. 44

Creating, Viewing, and Analyzing a Transport Stream ........................................................................ 44

IP StressTest....................................................................................................................64

Accessories........................................................................................................................... 73

Standard Accessories. ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . .. . ... ... . ... ... . ... . .. . 73

Optional Accessories .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... ... . .. . . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . . .. . ... 74

User Maintenance .. . ... . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... ... . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... ... . ... . .. .... 75

General Care.................................................................................................................... 75

Preventative Maintenance . . .. . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... ... . .. . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... 75

In Caseof Problems ............................................................................................................ 76

Repackagingfor Shipment...................................................................................................... 77

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Index

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General Safety S

ummary

General Safet

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 a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.

To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury

Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord speci ﬁed for this product and certiﬁed for the country of use.

Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric

shock, the terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.

Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid ﬁre or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult the

product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.

The inputs are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.

Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. Do not block the power cord; it

must rem

grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output

ain accessible to the user at all times.

y Summary

Do not op

Do not o

qualiﬁed service personnel.

erate without covers.

perate with suspected failures.

Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.

If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by

Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.

Use proper fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating speciﬁed for this product.

Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry.

Provide proper ventilation.

proper ventilation.

Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has

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General Safety S

Terms in This Manual

These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.

Symbols and Terms on the Product

These terms may appear on the product:

DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.

WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.

CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.

The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:

ummary

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Compliance

This section lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and environmental standards with which the instrument complies.

EMC Compliance

Compliance

EC Declarati

Meets intent of Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following speciﬁcations as listed in the Ofﬁcial Journal of the European Communities:

EN 61326-1:2006. EMC r equirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.

CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A

IEC 61000-4-2:2001. Electrostatic discharge immunity

IEC 61000-4-3:2002. RF electromagnetic ﬁeld immunity

IEC 61000-4-4:2004. Electrical fast transient / burst immunity

IEC 61000-4-5:2001. Power line surge immunity

IEC 61000-4-6:2003. Conducted RF immunity

IEC 61000-4-11:2004. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity

on of Conformity – EMC

123

EN 61000-3-2:2006. AC power line harmonic emissions

EN 61000-3-3:1995. Voltage changes, ﬂuctuations, and ﬂicker

European Contact.

Tektronix UK, Ltd. Western Peninsula Western Road Bracknell, RG12 1RF United Kingdom

This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference.

Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.

To ensure compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables should be used.

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Compliance

Australia / New Zealand Declaration of Conformity – EMC

Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard, in accordance with ACMA:

CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in accordance with EN 61326-1:2006.

Safety Compliance

EC Declarati

Compliance was demonstrated to the following speciﬁcation as listed in the Ofﬁcial Journal of the European Communities:

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

EN 61010-1: 2001. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use.

on of Conformity – Low Voltage

U.S. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Listing

UL 61010-

1:2004, 2

Edition. Standard for electrical measuring and test equipment.

Canadian Certiﬁcation

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. Part 1.

Additional Compliances

IEC 61010-1: 2001. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.

ment Type

Equip

Test and measuring equipment.

Safety Class

ss 1 – grounded product.

Cla

Pollution Degree Description

A measure of the contaminants that could occur in the environment around and within a product. Typically the internal environment inside a product is considered to be the same as the external. Products should be used only in the environment for which they are rated.

Pollution Degree 1. No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Products in this category are generally encapsulated, hermetically sealed, or located in clean rooms.

Pollution Degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is caused by condensation must be expected. This location is a typical ofﬁce/home environment. Temporary condensation occurs only when the product is out of service.

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Pollution Degree 3. Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution that becomes conductive due to condensation. These are shelt sunshine, rain, or direct wind.

Pollution Degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical outdoor locations.

ered locations where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected from direct

Pollution De

Pollution Degree 2 (as deﬁned in IEC 61010-1). Note: Rated for indoor use only.

gree

Environmental Considerations

This secti

Product End-of-Life Handling

Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:

Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment require d the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment

may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.

Restr

on provides information about the environmental impact of the product.

This symbol indicates that this product complies with the European Union’s requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).

iction of Hazardous Substances

This product has been classiﬁed as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive.

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Preface

This manual describes the functions and use of the Tektronix MTS400P MPEG Test System. The following naming conventions are used in this manual:

MTS400P system – for information that applies to only the MTS400P

The operation of the MTS415, MTS430, and MTS4SA is not described in this manual, see the M TS400 Series Quick Start User Manual, Tektronix part number 071-2607-XX.

MTS400 Series system – for information that applies to the MTS415, the MTS430, and the MTS4SA

Key Features

Docume

This manual describes the installation and basic operation of the MTS400P MPEG Test System. The following information is also available for this product:

Item Purpose Location

MTS400P Quick Start User Manual (071-2610-XX E nglish, 071-2611-XX Japanese)

Supports a Terrestrial, Cable and Satellite, and regional variations of these standards.

A range of interfaces and analysis capabilities provide the necessary connectivity to diagnose problems anywhere in the network environment, including RF or IP layer transmission links or transport stream content processing.

Integrated cross-layer fault analysis and logging provide a single box solution for fault diagnosis, reducing time to insigh

The playo under test.

CaptureVu™ technology captures and analyzes system events in real- and off-line time.

An innovative program-centric user interface brings expert power to the novice user.

H.264 Buffer Analysis, multiplexing and elementary stream compliance checking provide a powerful suite of tools for creation and analysis of transport s treams containing H.264 content.

wide range of DTV standards, including MPEG, DVB, ATSC, ISDB and ISDB -TB (Brazil). SpeciﬁcSIfor

t when troubleshooting.

ut functionality can simulate IP multisession replication to characterize behavior of a network or device

ntation

Describes how to install and get started using the test system.

MTS400 Series Analyzer Applications User Manual (077-0205-XX)

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Describes the operation of the following analyzer applications: TSCA, PES Analyzer, T-STD Buffer Analyzer, and ES Analyzer.

Item Purpose Location

MTS400 Series Generator Applications (077-0204-XX)

MTS400 Serie Applications User Manual (077-0203-XX)

MTS400 Series Programmer Manual (077

User Manual

s Carousel

-0206-XX)

Describes the operation of the following generator applications MPEG Player, TS Editor, Make Seamless Wizard, Transport Stream Cutte

Describes the operation of the Carous and Carousel Generator applications.

Describes the programmer commands for controlling the MPEG Player

: Multiplexer,

r, and Script Pad.

el Analyzer

application.

Preface

MTS400 Series Release Notes (077-0200-XX)

User documents can be downloaded from the Tektronix Web site: www.tektronix.com/manuals.

The following URLs access the Web sites for the standards organizations listed. The U RLs listed were valid at the time of writing.

MPEG-2 st

DVB stand

ATSC sta

andards (International Organization for Standards) – www.iso.org/

ards (European Technical Standards Institute) – www.etsi.org/

ndards (Advanced Television Systems Committee) – www.atsc.org/

Describes the test systems.

Conventions Used in This Manual

The following icons may be used throughout this manual.

Sequence Step

Front panel power

Connect power

known issues with

Network

PS2 SVGA USB

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Before Installation

Perform the following product inspection procedure when you receive your instrument:

1. Inspect the shipping carton for external damage, which i ndicates possible damage to the instrument.

2. Remove the MTS400P MPEG Test System from the shipping carton.

3. Check that the instrument has not been damaged in transit. The exterior should not have any scratches or impact marks.

Before shipment, the instrument is thoroughly inspected for mechanical defects.

NOTE. Save the shipping carton and packaging materials for instrument repackaging in case shipment becomes necessary.

(See page 77, Repackaging for Shipment.)

4. Verify whether you received the standard accessories and any optional accessories that you ordered. (See page 73, Accessories.)

5. Perform the functional check procedure after installing the instrument. (See page 18.)

Installation

Operating Considerations

Before you install the instrument, refer to the General Safety Summary section at the front of this manual for power source, grounding, and other safety information.

Enviro

Verify that the location of your installation has the proper operating environment as listed in the following table. The complete operating requirements are listed in the MTS400P Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation Technical Reference.

CAUTION. Damage to the instrument can occur if this instrument is powered on at temperatures outside the speciﬁ ed

temperature range.

Table 1: Environmental operating requirements

Characteristics Speciﬁcations

MTS400P ambient temperatures From +5 °C to +40 °C (+41 °F to +104 °F)

Maximum Operating Altitude 3000 m (9842 ft)

MTS400P relative humidity From 20% to 80%

Clearance on top 5.0 cm (2 in)

Clearance on left side 5.0 cm (2 in)

nment Operating Requirements

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Table 1: Environmental operating requirements (cont.)

Characteristics Speciﬁcations

Clearance on right side 5.0 cm (2 in)

Clearance in rear (from the fan guard) 5.0 cm (2 in)

NOTE. If you are installing the instrument in a dedicated rack, refer to the instruction sheet that comes with the rackmount kit

for proper installation procedures.

When the MTS400P system is mounted in a 19-inch rack, verify that there is at least one unit of clearance above the MTS400P system.

AC Line Voltage Requirement

Check that your location provides the proper electrical power requirements. Refer to Table 2.

Table2: AClinepowerrequirement

Parameter Description

Line voltage range 100 to 240 V

Line frequency 50/60 Hz

Maximum power 180 VA

CAUTION. The instrument does not have a power switch, but does have an O n/Standby switch. When you connect the

power cable to the AC line connector, power is applied to the power supply standby circuit of the instrument. Read the power application instructions before plugging the power cable into a power source. (See page 9, Powering on the Instrument.)

Power Cord Requirement

Ensure that you are using the proper power cord for your location. Connect the power cord from the rear-panel power connector to the power system. (See page 73, Accessories.)

CAUTION. The instrument is shipped with a power cord appropriate for use with your power system (normal 115 V power

system or 230 V power system). If the instrument is to be used with a power system other than that speciﬁed in the order, the power cord must be replaced with one appropriate for the power source used.

Hardware Installation

The MTS400P system is designed to be portable. The analysis functions (if enabled) can be used with no installation other than providing power and making a transport stream available on the hard disk of the instrument. The monitoring and real-time analysis functions similarly require power, but also require connection to an external transport stream.

The MTS400P system is conﬁgured with the software and hardware options that you ordered at the time of purchase. MTS400P system options can be added using upgrade kits available from Tektronix.

To install the instrument, plug the keyboard and mouse into one of the front-panel USB connectors. Ensure that the parallel port software key is in place and that the securing screws are tightened to 4 inch-pounds of torque (45 Newton centimeters).

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CAUTION. To prevent instrument damage from electrostatic discharge, ensure that the parallel port software key securing

screws are pro

NOTE. The MTS400P system applications will not run without the software key installed. Do not remove the software

key from the instrument.

perly tightened before operating the instrument.

To use the parallel p software key. The software key does not interfere w ith parallel c ommunications.

NOTE. If you return the test system to a Tektronix Service Center for upgrade or repair, do not remove the software key.

ort with the software key installed, attach any parallel port cables (such as a printer cables) directly to the

Installing the BNC Cable (GbE Interface Only)

Connect the BNC cable provided with Option IPTVP as shown i n the following ﬁgure.

The option video-over-copper and optical IP networks. The SFP (Small Format Pluggable) modules are available to facilitate different optical wavelengths.

WARNING.

Regulations CDRH 21 CFR 1040 and IEC/EN 60825/A2:2001.

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al IP Video Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) interface card allows you to remotely monitor and measure the quality of

To avoid exposure to hazardous laser radiation, use only Class 1 lasers as deﬁned in the USA Federal

Installation

CAUTION. To prevent static discharge damage, se rvice the product only in a static-free environment. Observe standard

handling prec foot strap, and s tatic resistant apparel while installing this module.

The following ﬁgure shows an SFP module with the optical port plug removed. Use the plug to protect the optical interface when no cable

NOTE. The optical port plug must be in place when no cable is connected.

autions for static-sensitive devices while installing this module. Always wear a grounded wrist strap, grounded

is connected or the module is not in use.

inganSFPmodule.

Install

CAUTION. To avoid damage to the SFP module, remove power from the MTS400P system before removing or inserting an

SFP module.

1. Disconnect th

2. Insert the SFP

pushed in fully, the module latches into position.

3. Remove the optical port plug and insert the optical ﬁber cable into the SFP module as shown in the following ﬁgure. When pushed in fully, the cable connector latches into position. Retain the optical port plug for later use when you need to remov

4. Reconnect th

e power cord from the instrument.

module into the connector labeled SFP 1000 on the rear panel of the Option IPTVP module. When

e the SFP module from the instrument.

e power cord to the instrument.

Perform the following steps to install an SFP module into the Option IPTVP interface module:

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Removing a

module:

1. Disconnect the power cord from the instrument.

2. Press the top of the SFP module connector to unlatch the optical ﬁber cable, and then disconnect and withdraw the

cable from the SFP module.

3. Flip down the SFP module retaining latch, and then remove the module from the instrument as shown in the following

ﬁgure.

4. Install an optical port plug i nto the removed SFP module to protect the optical port interface.

nSFPmodule.

Perform the following steps to remove an SFP module from the Option PTVP interface

5. Reconnect the power cord to the instrument.

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Connecting to the Instrument

Front Panel Connectors

The front panel provides two USB 2.0 ports that you can use to connect the keyboard and mouse and other USB devices.

Rear Panel Co

nnectors

e 3: Rear panel connectors

Tabl

Figu reference Control Function

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SPI In/Out Use this 25-pin D-sub connector to input or output an SPI (Synchronous Parallel

Interface) signal.

Clock/Ref In Use this BNC connector to input an exte rnal reference signal or clock signal. Refer

the MTS400P Speciﬁcations & Performance Veriﬁcation Technical Reference

to for detailed information about the signal speciﬁcation.

NOTE. Use a continuous signal for an external reference or clock signal.

Table 3: Rear panel connectors (cont.)

Figure reference Control Function

Trig In/Out Use this BNC connector to input an external trigger event for stream recording

or output a 27 MHz reference clock signal or an ISDB-T frame pulse signal. You can change the conﬁguration from the Play menu. Refer to the MTS400P Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation Technical Reference manual for detailed information about Trig In/Out signals.

SFP (small format pluggable) port

Ethernet Use this connector to connect the instrument to the Ethernet.

ASI/SMPTE Input Use this BNC connector to input an ASI/SMPTE signal.

ASI/SMPTE Output Use this BNC connector to output an ASI/SMPTE signal.

SMPTE310M/ASI Output

SMPTE310M/ASI Input

SPI Input Use this 25-pin D-sub connector to input an SPI (Synchronous Parallel Interface)

Use this connector to install an SFP optical port.

Use this BNC connector to output a SMPTE310M or an ASI (Asynchronous Serial Interface) signal in Play mode of the Player. You can select the output signal format from the 310M/ASI/SP I menu.

NOTE. The SMPTE310M interface supports data rates of 19.392658 Mbps

(8 VSB, 188 bytes packet size).

Use this BNC connector to input a SMPTE310M signal or an ASI (Asynchronous Serial Interface) signal in Record Mode of the Player. You can select the input signal format from the 310M/ASI/SPI menu.

signal. You can select the source format as SPI/ASI/310M and input port from the 310M/ASI/SPI menu.

Installation

14 Printer

VGA

LAN (10/100/1000 Base-T)

Com This 9-pin D-sub connector provides a serial interface for instrument control.

NOTE. The SPI Input connector can only be used to input a signal. Selecting SPI

as a source, will enable the SPI on the SPI In/Out interface o n the base card.

Use this 9-pin D-sub connector to display the instrument screen to an external monitor.

The VGA output is automatically enabled only when you power on the instrument with an external monitor connected. If you want to enable the VGA output after powering on the instrument, perform the following steps:

1. Minimize the Play screen to display the Windows XP desktop.

2. Click the Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2M icon at the right side of the taskbar.

3. Select Graphic Options > Output To > Intel(R) Dual Display Clon e > Monitor+Notebook from the displayed menu.

Use this connector to connect the MTS400P system to your local Ethernet network.

Use this 25-pin D-sub connector to connect a printer. This interface supports the IEEE 1284 parallel port standard.

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Table 3: Rear panel connectors (cont.)

Figure reference Control Function

15 IEEE 1394b Use this connector to connect an IEEE 1394b device such as an external hard

disk drive.

16 Power Use this connector to apply power to the instrument using the supplied power cord.

Connecting the MTS400P System to a PC

Use one of the following two methods to connect the MTS400P system to your PC(s):

1. If you are system directly to a single PC, use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect between t system and the Ethernet port on the PC. If you need to construct your own cros connections on a straight cable as shown in the ﬁgure to produce a crossover cable.

2. If you a system to your local Ethernet network, use a straight Ethernet cable to connect betwe system and the Ethernet hub port of your local network. By connecting to an Ethe MTS400P system using any PC on the network.

rtoNetwork Installation for more

Refe information about installing the MTS400P system on your local Ethernet network. (See

e 13.)

pag

connecting the MTS400P

he LAN port on the MTS400P

sover cable, change the pin

re connecting the MTS400P

en the LAN port on the MTS400P

rnet network, you can access the

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Powering on the Instrument

1. After you have veriﬁed the operating

environment, requirements, plug the power cord into the power connector on the rear panel, and then plug local power source.

2. Press the On/Standby switch to power

on the instrument. After you power on the instrument, verify that the fan on the rear panel is operating. To verify whether the fan is operating, place your hand behind the right side of the instrument. You should be able to feel the fan’s air ﬂow.

AC line, and power cord

the power cord into the

Installation

CAUTION. Do not operate the instrument if

the cooling fan does not operate w hen you turn on the instrument. Serious damage can occur to your instrument from overheating and if the cooling fan is not operating.

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Powering Off the Instrument

Always power off the instrument using the Windows XP shutdown process (select Start > Shut down…or Start > Turn off computer). The system (including applications) will shut down automatically. When prompted, push the front panel

On/Standby switch to remove power from the unit. Alternatively, push the front panel On/Standby switch for two seconds and release. The system will shut down and power off automatically with no further intervention.

Licensing the Software

During ﬁrst-time power on, you need to license the software by entering the option key that was shipped with the instrument as describe

NOTE. The instrument is shipped with a parallel security key dongle. You must connect the dongle to the printer port before

starting the instrument in order for the instrument software to be enabled.

1. Attach the software key dongle to the

d in the following procedure.

printer p instrument. (See page 6, Rear Panel Connectors.)

ort on the rear panel of the

2. Power on the instrument.

3. When the instrument is started, the

Option K select Start > Programs > Tektronix MTS400 >Option Key Wizard.

ey Wizard must be started,

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4. In the Tektronix Option Update dialog

box, enter the O ption Key String supplied with the insta Key String ﬁeld.

5. Click Apply.

llation documentation in the

Installation

6. Inspect and verify the list of licensed

options.

NOTE. Operational access to features is

controlled by the licenses that are available on the software key. Applications and features can be installed, but will not be available unless the appropriate license has been obtained. Notiﬁcation of these is provided when the product or additional licenses are purchased.

7. Close the Option Key Wizard. The

licensed instrument is now available in the Windows Start menu.

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VLC Media Player Installation

To be able to view video in the Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer (TSCA), the latest version of the VLC Media Player must be downloaded from the VideoLAN Web site and installed.

1. Using an MTS400P instrument or PC with access to the internet, navigate to the VideoLan home page (http://www.videolan.org).

2. Locate and download the Windows self-extracting VLC Media Player installer to your PC hard disk.

3. Locate the downloaded VLC Media Player ﬁle on your instrument and run it.

4. Select your preferred language. The Welcome / Setup screen appears.

5. Follow the setup procedure and allow the VLC Media Player to be installed.

NOTE. Whe

installed on the MTS400P, the audio feature in the media player must be disabled.

To disa b

6. In the V > Preferences.

7. Select Audio from the list on the left hand side of the Preferences dialog box.

8. Under General audio s ettings, clear the Enabl

9. Click changes and close the Preferences dialog box.

n the VLC Media Player is

le the audio feature:

LC Media Player, select Settings

e audio check box.

the Save button to accept the

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Network Installation

The MTS400P system can be attached to a c omputer network. Refer to your Network Administrator for details of the correct network conﬁguration. For installation and operating instructions, refer to the documentation that is supplied with the network hardware and software.

Network Troubleshooting

Installation

Networks are make it difﬁcult to troubleshoot without a t horough knowledge of the speciﬁc network. C onsequently, an expert who knows your network characteristics should perform in-depth network troubleshooting.

This section provides some basic procedures that can eliminate some of the more common sources of network errors. If you cannot res

based on standards; however, there are many unique characteristics of each network (LAN or WAN) that

olve problems using these procedures, contact your network administrator.

Basic Requirements

Fulﬁll the following requirements befor e troubleshooting your host machines:

Conﬁgure your system for use on the network as described in the documentation that is supplied with the Network Adapter card. Contact your network administrator for details.

Ensure that any applications that you may have loaded on your test system since receiving it a re not using the ports assigned to the test system components.

IP Parameters

ustrations in this section show how each IP parameter (IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway) can negatively

The ill affect network connectivity.

Incorrect IP address. If the IP address for your test system is incorrect (not unique), then you may not be able to

communicate over the network. In the next ﬁgure, TVTest_1 uses the same IP address as Rennes. If Rennes is started ﬁrst, TVTest_1 will recognize the IP address conﬂict and will not load TCP/IP ; consequently, the system cannot be reached over the network.

If your IP address is incorrect, and the IP address does not exist on your subnet, you may be able to communicate from the device (system or monitoring station), but you may not be able to communicate to the device.

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Incorrect subnet mask. Subnets and subnetting networks are complex and require a thorough understanding of IP

addressing. Ca simple (and fairly common) subnet mask problem.

In the ﬁgure, the subnet mask for TVTest_1 indicates that the network address is contained in the ﬁrst two bytes of the IP address. In do any other device with the same network address without being routed through a default gateway.

ll your network administrator if you think your networking problem involves subnets. The next ﬁgure shows a

tted decimal notation, the network address is 128.181. This information allows the device to communicate with

TVTest_1 cannot communicate with Carnac, because, according to the subnet mask on TVTest_1, Carnac and TVTest_1 are logically on the same network. Consequently, messages sent from TVTest_1 to Carnac are never routed. Because these two devices do not share a connection, TVTest_1 will never ﬁnd the correct address for the network card on Carnac and will not be able to reach Carnac.

TVTest_1 can communicate with TVTest_2 and Rennes because these three devices share a connection, so messages from TVTest_1 do not need to be routed. TVTest_1 is therefore able to ﬁnd the correct addresses for TVTest_2 and Rennes in spite of having an incorrect subnet mask.

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Incorrect default gateway IP address.

The default gateway you have speciﬁed in the TCP/IP Properties dialog box is the device that "knows about" your subnetwork and others on your network. When you send messages (for instance, traps from your system to a device o n another subnet), the default gateway is able to route the message to the appropriate subnet. If the IP address speciﬁed in the TCP/IP Properties dialog box is incorrect, messages to devices on other subnets will not reach their destination (because they never made it to the default gateway).

Common Troubleshooting Procedures

Many of the procedures performed in the following sections are common tasks.

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Installation

Pinging a host machine.

One of the utilities provided with all TCP/IP installations is ping.exe. (Look in the C:\windows\system32\ directory.) This utility allows you to send communication packets to and record the response from a host machine. This determines whether your packets arriv

1. Select Run from the Start menu. The Run dialog bo

ed at the destination. To run ping, use the following procedure:

x appears.

2. Type one of th text box:

ping machineName

ping IPaddr

In the examples, machineName and IPaddress represent the host m achine name and IP networked device y ou are trying to ping.

3. Click OK.

A DOS window indicates whether or not the machi In the ﬁgure, the destination machine (Oxford4) is not responding.

Ping onl window closes when the process is complete.

e following into the Run

ess

address, respectively, of the

ne is responding to the ping.

y runs brieﬂy, and the DOS

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Tracing the route of TCP/IP packets.

Sometimes it is helpful to know how far your packets made it on the way to a destination machine and which devices the packets pass through on the way. The utility that provides this functionality is tracert.exe. Tracert can also indicate a congested point in the network

1. Select Run from the Start menu. The

Rundialogbo

. To run tracert, use the following procedure:

x appears.

2. Type one of th

text box:

tracert machineName

tracert IPa

In the examples, machineName and IPaddress represent the host machine name and IP the networked device you are trying to reach.

3. Click OK .

ADOSwind of your packets. The far right column indicates the IP address of the nodes on the ne your tracert packets. This information indicates the last good node on the path to the de

e following into the Run

ddress

address, respectively, of

ow indicates the progress

twork that successfully pass

stination device.

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Finding IP addresses for devices on your network.

At times, you may need to ﬁnd or conﬁrm the IP address of a computer on your network (or ﬁnd the network name if all you have is an IP address). You may want to ﬁnd this information to ensure that IP addresses and network names you use in the Hosts ﬁle are correct. The u

1. Select Run from the Start menu. The Run dialog bo

tility that will display this information is nslookup.exe. Use nslookup as described below:

x appears.

2. Enter one of t Enter, where machineName or IPaddress is the network name or IP address, respective to look up.

nslookup machineName

nslookup I

The network name and IP address of the device you are trying to look up is displayed the IP address and network name of the DNS server is also displayed.

Sources

If you need more information about network troubleshooting, some potential resources are listed below.

NOTE. These resources may provide you with more information. Most of this information is supplied a s is, with no warranty

as to its ﬁtness, written or implied. The best source of network troubleshooting help is your network administrator.

Cisco Systems, Inc. – http://www.cisco.com/

he following and push

ly, of the device you are trying

Paddress

. If your network uses DNS,

of Network Information

This site is particularly useful for networks that use C isco devices.

Dulaney, E; Lawrence, S; Scrimger, R; Tilke, A ; White, J; Williams, R; Wolford, K. MCSE Training Guide: TCP/IP. Indianapolis, IN. New Riders, 1998

This is a training guide for Microsoft Certiﬁed Systems E ngineer certiﬁcation, and covers TCP/IP and network troubleshooting.

Tayl o r, E . Network Troubleshooting Handbook. New York, NY. McGraw-Hill, 1999

Functional Check

Perform the performance veriﬁcation procedure if you are operating the instrument for the ﬁrst time (to verify that the

trument shipped without damage) or if you suspect that the instrument is not working properly.

ins

e procedure is located in the MTS400P Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation Technical Reference document.

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Operation

Front Panel Controls and Connectors

Operation

CAUTION. If you power off the instrument using the On/Standby switch, the current instrument settings are not saved (this

operation corresponds to an emergency shutdown in Windows XP). To prevent data loss, use the Shutdown command from the File menu to power off the instrument.

Table 4: Front panel controls and connectors

Control Function

On/Standby Switch Use this button to power on or off the instrument.

Stop Button This button performs the following functions:

If this button is p ressed while a stream data is being output, the data output stops.

If this button is pressed w hile the pretrigger portion is ﬁlled and the i nstrument waits for a trigger event or the posttrigger portion is being recorded, the recorded dataisstoredinaﬁle.

Enter Button Use this button to execute the selected menu command or enable all setting changes

in a dialog box.

Cancel/Close Button

Use this button to cancel the selected operation. When any menu command list is displayed, it closes the command list temporarily.

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Operation

Table 4: Front panel controls and connectors (cont.)

Control Function

Play/Pause Button This button performs the following functions:

If this button is pressed, the data output starts.

If this button is pressed while the Record screen is displayed, it switches to the Play screen.

If this button is pressed while a stream data is being output, the data output pauses. Press the button again to start the s tream output.

When an M-TMCC transport stream is selected, the MTS400P system outputs the stream from the start packet in the super frame to the maximum number of packets that can be looped as an integral multiple of the number of super frames. When an ISDB-T transport stream is selected, the MTS400P system outputs the stream from the start packet in the OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) frame to the maximum number of packets that can be looped as 2 X N of the number of OFDM frames. If any of the transport streams within the ISDB-T transport stream have different modulation parameters, select Non TS from the Packet Size command in the Play menu.

The status indicator light in the button illuminates when stream data is being output. The light blinks when the stream output pauses.

Record Button

This button performs the following functions:

Press this button to record the stream data that is being applied.

If this button is pressed while the Play screen is displayed, it switches to the Record screen.

The status indicator light in the button blinks when a sync word is being detected, or when the pretrigger portion of the stream data has been recorded.

HDD Access Indicator This indicator illuminates when the hard disk drive is in operation.

Menu Button

Arrow Buttons

Num Pad/Select Button

Tab button Use this button to select the numeric parameters in open dialog boxes.

USB Connectors Use the USB 2.0 connectors to connect the keyboard and mouse provided with the

Use this button to toggle the display of the menu command list on or off.

Use the arrow buttons to maneuver on the LCD display. For example, you can use these buttons to move the Icon cursor or to move among the menu selections.

Use this button to enable or disable any setting changes in a dialog box. It is also used to open the keypad, where you can enter numeric values for a text box.

When an ISDB-T ﬁle is selected in the Play screen or an ISDB-T signal is captured in the Record screen, pressing this button causes the ISDB-T Information dialog box to appear.

instrument for Windows operations. You can also connect other USB devices.

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Rear Panel Connectors

The rear panel connectors are described in the Installation section. (See page 6, Rear Panel Connectors.)

Software Applications

The MTS400P MPEG Test System provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of real-time and deferred (ofﬂine) analysis too elementary stream analyzers. Also included are an editor and a multiplexer to create stream content, and test and error-stressing streams.

Note that some options might not be enabled. Detailed descriptions of all applications can be found in the M TS400 Series MPEG Test S

ls. The tools include TS (transport stream) compliance, buffer, PES, MPEG2, and MPEG4 video and audio

ystem applications user manuals.

Operation

Standards evolving DTV standards. New standards and proprietary tables can easily be implemented by loading Tektronix supplied updates, or creating your own custom scripts.

Application

Analyzers

Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer (TSCA) – Real-time transport stream analysis with user-selectable MPEG-2, DVB, ATSC and ISDB conformance tests. Shows transport structure, header content

Transp MPEG-2, DVB, ATSC and ISDB conformance tests. Shows transport structure, header contents, hexadecimal packet contents, PCR timing/transport rate graphs and error message logs.

Packetized Elementary Stream (PES) Analyzer – PES analysis with selectable test options. Shows PES progr

Transport Stream – System Target Decoder (T-STD) Buffer Analyzer analyzes program streams modeling their behavior in, and their conformance to, the MPEG-2 T-STD Buffer Model. Includes a trace facility.

compliance is ensured though built-in customizable scripting, which supports a broad range of ratiﬁed and

s, hexadecimal packet contents, PCR timing /transport rate graphs and error message logs.

ort Stream Compliance Analyzer (TSCA) – Deferred transport stream analysis with user-selectable

am structure, header contents, packet contents, PTS/DTS timing graphs and analysis reports.

Desktop

Icon

entary Stream – Analyzer Elementary Stream analysis at video picture and audio level. This

Elem includes vector graphs and macroblock picture quality.

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Application

Carousel Anal

yzer – Data analysis showing structure, bit rate, repetition rate, syntax and semantics of

data items.

Generators

Carousel Generator – Provides in-depth, off-line generation of MPE G-2, DVB transport streams containing

a range of data broadcast protocols.

Multiplexer – Multiplexes table information and packetized elementary streams together to synthesize new transport streams. A ﬁne level of control is provided to allow nonconformances and test cases to be speciﬁed f

or new transport streams.

Desktop

Icon

TS Editor

– Viewing and editing of transport stream packets, using a hexadecimal view of the packet contents and semantic interpretation of the header. Provides facilities to remap PIDs, recalculate PCR values and introduce PCR inaccuracies.

Players

MPEG Player – Records and plays MPEG-2 streams.

Utilities

Make Seamless Wizard – Guides the user through the process of creating an MPEG-2 ﬁle for use by

Player in continuously looped operation.

Stream

Stream Cutter – Extracts sections of MPEG-2 ﬁles to new ﬁles.

pt Pad – Enables users to create and modify System Information (SI) scripts.

Scri

TTS Utility – Converts time stamped transport streams to standard transport stream format.

If installed.

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Starting an Application

All applications are started from the Start > All Programs > Tektronix MTS400 menus.

The MTS400 Series system application user manuals provide full descriptions of all applications. The following table shows the hierarchy of applications in the Start menu.

Menu hierarchy

Tektronix MTS400 >

Analyzers >

Generators >

Player >

Utilities >

OptionKey Wizard

Operation

Buffer Analyzer

Carousel Analyzer

ES Analyzer

PES Analyzer

TS Compliance Analyzer

Carousel Generator

Multiplexer

TS Editor

MPEG Player

Make Seamless Wizard

ScriptPad

Stream Cutter

TTS Utility

NOTE. Even though all applications are shown in the Start menu, you can only open those options that have been

purchased and licensed.

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Operation

Accessing Menu Commands

1. To access any m

open MTS400P application, do the following:

Press the Menu button; the File

menu command up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to move through the command list. Press the En the selected command. Use the left (◄)orright(►) arrow button to select the d Cancel/Close button to close the command list temporarily.

2. Press the Menu button again to close

the menu co

NOTE. When you press the left arrow button

while the File menu is displayed or when you press the menu is displayed, the Windows Control menu appears.

right arrow button while the Utility

enu command of an

list opens. Use the

ter button to execute

esired menu. Press the

mmand list.

Display States of the Menu Commands

The men three display states:

u commands can have the following

A command followed by ► indicates that a corresponding submenu will be

ayed after you press the Enter

displ button or the right (►) arrow button.

A command followed by an ellipsis (...) indicates that a corresponding dialog

ill open after you press the Enter

box w button.

A command name by itself will be executed after you press the Enter

ton.

but

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Entering Numeric Data

Using the Keypad

1. Open a dialog box in which you want to

change a parameter.

2. Press the Tab button repeatedly to select (highlight) the numeric parameter that you want to change in the open dialog box.

3. Press the Num Pad/Select button to open the keypad.

4. Press the Tab button or the arrow buttons to move to the number you want to input (when the keypad ﬁrst opens, the dotted line box is located on the ENT key).

5. Press the Num Pad/Select button. This displays the selected number in the numeric input box.

Operation

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to input the desired parameter value.

7. Press the Enter button (or select the EN T key and then press the Num Pad/Select button). This saves the new value in the numeric input box and closes the keypad.

Using the Arrow Buttons

Perform the following procedure to change a value by using the arrow buttons:

1. Open the dialog box in which you want to change a parameter.

2. Press the Tab button repeatedly to select the numeric parameter that you want to change in the open dialog box.

3. Press the left (◄) arrow button to begin editing the parameter. This highlights the last digit.

4. Press the left (◄) or right (►) arrow button to m ove the highlighted cursor to the value you want to change.

5. Press the up (▲) or down (▼) arrow button to increase or decrease the value.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter all of the desired values. To add a digit, press the left (◄) arrow button.

7. Press the Enter button to save the changed numeric values.

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Operation

Duplex Operation

The M TS400P system can be operated in duplex mode (ASI/SMPTE/DVB Parallel (SPI) only). For example, while the Player is playing out a stream, the TS Compliance Analyzer can be analyzing a separate stream or, if the output is looped back to the input, the output of the Player can be monitored by TS Compliance Analyzer (TSCA).

Setting Up Loopback

With loopback in operation you can:

Use the MPEG Player to play out a stream

Loop the instrument output back to the input

Monitor/analyze the incoming stream using the TSCA

Before starting:

Identify the stream to be played out (in this example, the sym1.mpg test stream is used).

Choose the output/input interface (ASI/SMPTE 310 or DVB SPI) and make the necessary connections (loop between the connectors) at the rear of the instrument.

In the next example, the stream is looped back using the ASI interface and the stream is looped in the player (to play continuously).

NOTE. You can choose either ASI or S P MTE310 to be supplied through the BNC connectors. The DVB S P I output is

enabled by default, whatever the settings are in the player. IP support is disabled by default.

MPEG player setup.

1. Open the MPEG Player: Start > Programs > Tektronix MTS400 > Player > MPEG Player.

2. Open a stream: File > Open… > sym1.mpg.

3. Make the following settings in the Play menu:

Packet size: 188

Update: On

Sync: TS Packet

Loop: On

Other: Standard: DVB

TSCA setup.

1. Open the TSCA: Start > Programs > Tektronix MTS400 > Analyzers > TS Compliance Analyzer.

2. In the start-up dialog box (Open Transport Stream…), select Change… in Stream Interpretation and select the DVB

base standard with no extensions. Close the Stream Interpretation dialog box.

3. Select Real-time Analysis and select ASI from the Interfaces drop-down list.

4. Select OK.

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Start the playout and analysis.

1. Return to the MPEG Player window and play the stream by selecting: Play > Start/Stop or use the toolbar button.

2. In the Player window, note that the status bar is now displayed and that playout has started.

3. Return to the TSCA window and note that analysis has started.

The MPE G Player is now playing out the sym1.mpg transport stream and, through the ASI input and output on the instrument connector panel, the TSCA is monitoring and analyzing the stream.

For detailed descriptions of the MPEG Player and the TSCA, refer to the MTS400 Series Analyzer Applications User Manual.

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Using the MTS400 Series Applications

The applications in the MTS400 Series analysis toolset are targeted at a speciﬁc aspect or layer of a transport stream. The following ﬁgure illust rates this principle in simpliﬁed form.

utorial will tell you how to open the application, how to analyse the test stream created earlier (testmux.mpg) and what

This t results will be presented. It will not tell you how to interpret the results.

Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer

The TSCA provides real-time and off-line analysis of transport streams to check for compliance with a range of DTV standards. Streams can be received through a r ange of RF and IPTV interfaces. A practical application of the TSCA is described in Examine Stream Content with TSCA section. (See page 62, Examining Stream Content with the TSCA.)

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PES Analyzer

The elementary streams, including video, audio, and ancillary data, are combined into a packetized elementary stream (PES). The header associated with each PES packet in a transport stream is of particular interest, as it contains the decode and presentation picture freeze problems at the receiver in extreme cases.

timestamps (DTS and PTS) for the contained elementary streams. Errors in these timestamps may cause resets or

1. Open the PES A Program > Tektronix MTS400 > Analyzers > PES Analyzer.

2. Select File > New . Locate and open

a transport stream created earlier, testmux.mpg.

The analysis progress is displayed in the status Program Structure view is displayed when analysis is complete. In this example yo carries a single program, which contains one video and one audio elementary stream on

3. Select the video stream in the Program Structure view; the maginifying glass icon will indicate that it has been selected.

nalyzer. Start >

stream, for example, the

bar and the Event Log. The

u can see that the stream

PIDs 33 and 34 respectively.

4. Open each view option in the View menu, that is, Event Log, Hex, Interpretation, and PTS/DTS Timing. Each action opens a new view in the PES Analyzer window. It may be useful to tile the views in the window using the Window > Tile option.

You can use the slider bar, above the status bar, to navigate to any packet in the PES stream. Packets are numbered withinaPID,accordingtotheirposition in the ﬁle. The slider bar displays the packet number and the PID for the current packet.

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Packet Hex View

In this view, you can examine every byte in the PES.

The four digit numbers in the left column are the addres

ses of the ﬁrstbyteinthe

row.

The bytes displayed in magenta represent the PES packet header. You can view t

his as a graphical representation in the Packet Interpretation view.

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Packet Interpr

This window interprets and displays a graphical representation of the header of the currently sel header will vary depending on the packet content.

PTS/DTS View:

This view shows a timing analysis of the selected stream. The X-axis shows the duration of the stream in seconds. The Y-axis shows the differences between the expected and actual DTS values. Vertical blue lines show the difference between the PTS and DTS for each access unit. Additional access unit information is shown in the side panel.

A compliant stream will show each DTS on the 0 ms Y-axis; streams with errors usually show a stepped graphical effect.

Select the toolbar magnifying glass and click on the view to zoom in and out of the graph. The slider at the bottom of this window indicates where the displayed packets are in relation to the rest of the ﬁle.

etation View:

ected packet. The size of the

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T-STD Buffer Analyzer

The T-STD Buffer Analyzer models the behavior of the buffers in the hypothetical Transport Stream System Target Decoder, as speciﬁed in ISO/IEC 13818-1. It can p rocess video, audio, and system c ontrol streams. The results of the analysis are displayed as graphs of th to the buffer model can include freeze frames and receiver resets.

e buffer capacity over time and a log of exceptions and noteworthy events. The consequences of non-conformance

1. Open the T-ST

> Program > Tektronix MTS400 > Analyzers > Buffer Analyzer.

2. Review the conﬁguration settings. View >Settings.

In the System tab of the Settings dialog box, select MPEG2 Packet

Interpretation and select P re-Scan Packets All Packets.

D Buffer Analyzer. Start

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3. In the Video tab, select Buffer

Sizes, Automatic and Data Transfer, Automatic.

4. In the Audio tab, select Buffer Size ,

Automatic

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5. Close the

Settings dialog box.

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6. Select a ﬁle for analysis. File > N ew.

7. Locate and open an MPEG ﬁle. For

example, testmux.mpg, created in earlier application e

Another ﬁle selection dialog box is opened immediately. This is for you to name and open (BMR) ﬁle, which will hold the results of subsequent analysis.

Accept the d ﬁle.

The program performs initial analysis to form a St the mean transport rate. The stream list displays all of the programs and elementar streams in the list are marked as Unprocessed, because no analysis has been perf

xamples.

a buffer model results

efault name and open the

ream List and calculate

y streams in the ﬁle. All

ormed on them in this session.

8. Select P tranpsort stream context menu to start processing the stream.

Analysi status bar.

rocess Stream s from the

s progress is displayed in the

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9. Highlight PID 33 and select All Buffers

from the context menu.

The following for a video elementary stream: PID Event Log, Video Transport Buffer, Video Multiplex Bu Buffer. (The Stream List window has been minimized.)

10. Tile the resulting windows: Window >

Tile.

PID Event Log:

You can ope log (View > Global Event Log) that displays high level events occurring in the initial analysis p > PID Event Log) that displays events for each processed PID.

In the following buffer graph views:

windows will be displayed

ffer, and Video Elementary

n two event logs: a global event

rocess and a PID event log (View

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Use the toolbar magnifying glass icons to zoom i Zoom value can be reset using the Reset Zoom toolbar button.

All open graphs can be viewed and manipu > Synchronize Views to synchronize all views with the currently selected view.

Red y-axis lines indicate the 0% and 100% l

Video

In this view, for video streams, you can see the results of modeling a multiplex buffer. For a can see the results for the main buffer. The title bar shows the stream type.

Video Transport Buffer:

s view shows results of modeling the

Thi transport buffer for video, audio, or system control streams.

n and out of the selected graph.

lated separately. Use the Options

imits.

Multiplex / Main Buffer:

udio and system control streams, you

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Video Elementary Buffer:

This view shows only applicable video elementary st

reams.

11. Select View > log.

The trace log can help you analyze the message log Analyzer. These logs may be useful for in-depth analysis of the internal processing stream type. The trace view has ﬁltering capabilities that allow you to focus on message ty

Trace to display the trace

s produced by the Buffer

, particularly for the video

pes of particular interest.

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Elementary Stream Analyzer

The ES Analyzer checks for compliance of CODECs to either next generation VC-1, AVC/H.264 and MPEG-4 standards or legacy MPEG-2 and H.263. Audio decode and waveform display of MPEG-2 audio (ISO/IEC 13818 parts 3 and 7), AC-3 and MPEG-4 AAC are also supported.

ES Analyzer is a complex application which you can use to analyze many aspects of video and audio streams. For this reason, the following procedure shows you how to access some of the analysis screens; detailed explanation of their content and meaning can be found in the MTS400 Series Analyzer Application U ser Manual.

1. Open the ES Analyzer. Start > Program

> Tektronix MTS400 > Analyzers > ES Analyzer.

2. Select a ﬁle for analysis. File > New.

Locate and open an MPEG ﬁle. For example, testmux.mpg, created in earlier application examples.

3. Click o

n each successive node in the navigation window until the GOP (Group of Pictures) is highlighted in the Program 1 / PES (

PID 33), MPEG 2 Video branch.

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4. Select the Picture Player tab. Note that the Picture Player remote control is displayed.

5. Click the Show expand the control bar. The extra information shows the position in the ﬁle of the displa is shown in the status bar.

6. Start playing the stream by clicking the play butt

If you stop the playout, you can select the other GOP tabs (GOP and Picture, Slice and MB), of that frame.

7. For exa

mple, s elect the Picture Display on the Slice and MB tab. The picture will correspond to the picture in the Picture

Player

Information button to

yed picture; more information

on on the control bar.

and examine the characteristics

8. Click S

how MV (motion vectors) on the

right of the picture display. For B and P frames, the motion vectors will be

ayed as coloured arrows overlaying

displ the picture.

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Additionally, characteristics of any of the macroblocks that make up the picture by hovering the mouse over a pi

9. Use the Pre

buttons to move backward and forwards in the stream and compare the motion vectors.

You can examine the characteristics of the audio stream in a similar manner.

you can see the

cture macroblock.

vious Frame and Next Frame

10. Click on each s uccessive node in the

navigation window until the GOP (Group of Pictures) is highlighted in the Program 1/PES (PID 34), MPEG 1 Audio b ranch.

Use the audio control bar to review the audio track. You will need to use headphones to hear the output.

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Setting Ethernet Network Parameters

Perform the following procedure to set the network parameters for the MTS400P system:

1. Connect the keyboard and the mouse provided with the instrument to the USB connectors on the front panel. You can connect them to either of the c onnectors.

2. Select File > Minimize or File > Exit to close the Play (or Record) screen. The Windows XP desktop appears.

3. Select Settings > Control Panel from the Start menu. The Control Panel window appears.

4. Double-click the Network Connections icon in the window. The Network Connections window appears.

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5. Double-click the Local Area Connection

icon. The Local Area Connection Status dialog box app

ears.

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6. Click the Properties button. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears.

7. In the network component ﬁeld, click Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP).

8. Click the

Properties button.

The settings in the dialog box depend on whether a DHCP (Dynamic Host Conﬁguration P rotocol) server is in the network connected to the MTS400P system.

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When the DHCP Server Is in the Network

If the DHCP server is in the network, perform steps 9 and 10, otherwise skip to step 11.

9. In the dialog box, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.

10. Click the OK button.

The MTS400P accesses the DHCP server and obtains the addresses automatically when connected to the network.

Refer to the user documentation supplied with your server OS for detailed information about DHCP server functions.

NOTE. In some network environments, the MTS400P system may not be able to obtain the IP address automatically from a

DHCP server. In this case, you need to enter the appropriate address value in each submenu item.

When the DHCP Server Is Not in the Network

If the DHCP server is not in the network, perform the following procedure to set the network parameters.

11. If you connect the MTS400P system directly to a single PC:

In the dialog box, select Use the following IP address.

Set the IP address parameter to be the same IP address as the PC’s address except for the last number. The last number m

ust be different from the last number in the PC’s IP address.

Set the S the PC does not have a net mask.

You do not need to enter a Default gateway if you are directly connected to a single PC.

12. If you connect the MTS400P system to your local Ethernet network:

In the dialog box, select Use the following IP address.

Ask your local network administrator and set the appropriate addresses.

CAUTION. To prevent communication conﬂicts on your Ethernet network, ask your local network administrator for the correct

rs to enter in the dialog box if you connect the MTS400P system to your local Ethernet network.

numbe

13. Verify the Ethernet connection by using a ping command from the PC. (See page 16, Pinging a host machine.)

ubnet mask parameter to be the same net mask (subnet mask) used by the PC. Do not enter a number if

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Application Exa

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Application Examples

This section prov ides the following application examples:

Creating, viewing, and analyzing a transport stream, including:

Using the Multiplexer application to create a new transport stream

Setting up FlexVuPlus™ in the Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer (TSCA) application

Examining the content of the created stream using the TSCA application

Inspecting the created stream using the PES Analyzer, T-STD Buffer Analyzer, and ES Analyzer applications

Creating, Viewing, and Analyzing a Transport Stream

The following application example describes how you can create a new transport stream and examine it for errors.

Create a n

In this section of the application example, you will create a new transport stream using the MTS400 Series Multiplexer application. You will i

1. Open the Multiplexer application. Start >Progra Generators > Multiplexer.

ew stream using the multiplexer

ntroduce one error so that you will be able to observe it in a later section of the application example.

ms > Tektronix MTS400 >

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2. Select View > Interpretation.

3. In the Stream Interpretation dialog box,

ensure that the selected Base Standard is DVB and that

the Region is None.

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4. Select OK to c

Interpretation dialog box.

5. Select File > New.

6. In the Navigator window, highlight the

Transpor Properties from the context menu.

lose the Stream

t Stream node and select

7. In the Stream Properties dialog box,

enter a bit rate of 24.128 Mbit/s and a ﬁxed duration of two minutes (120 seconds). Select OK.

Note that the two values are displayed in the status bar.

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8. In the Navigato Transport Stream node and select Add from the context menu.

9. In the Transport Stream Settings dialog box, enter 1 as the Transport Stream identity.

10. Select th Table) folder icon button to open the PAT Timing dialog box.

r window, highlight the

e PAT (Program Allocation

In the Version Timing tab window, note that the PAT timing Start time (0 s) and Stop time (120 s) mean that the PAT will be transmitted for the stream duration.

11. Select OK to close the PAT Timing dialo g box.

12. In the Transport Stream Settings dialog box, select Next.

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13. In the Optional Tables for the Stream

dialog box, select the TDT (Time and Date Table) ch TDT folder icon button.

In the TDT Timing dialog box, conﬁrm that the Start Time is zero and the Stop Time is the same as the duration previously set.

Note that the duration may have been adjusted by an insigniﬁcant amount. In this example, the set duration of 120 s is now displayed as 119.99999049.

eck box and select the

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14. Enter a Cycle Time of 1000 ms.

15. Select OK to close the TDT Timing

dialog box.

16. In the

Optional Tables for the Stream dialog box, select the NIT (Network Information Table) check box and select

T Settings button.

the NI

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17. In the Set up the NIT dialog box, enter

mples

the Network Id 1234 and the Network Name Tek _ tes t

18. Set the Origin and select Terrestrial from the Delivery System drop-down list.

19. Select the Delivery System Settings button.

20. In the Terrestrial Settings dialog box, enter 0x123456 in the Centre

Frequency ﬁeld.

21. Select 2 (64-QAM) from the Constellation

drop-down list.

22. Select 4 (non-hierarchical, in-depth interleaver) from the Hierarchy

Information drop-down list.

23. Select 1(8kmode)from the Transmission Mode drop-down list.

al Network identity to 2

24. Select OK to close the Terrestrial Settings dialog box.

25. Select OK to close the Set up the NIT dialog box.

26. In the Optional Tables for the Stream dialog box, select Next and display Transport Wizard Complete dialog box.

The transport stream set up is complete. Now you need to add some content in the form of video and audio elementary streams.

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Elementary stream acquisition.

For this example, you need to add a video and an audio elementary stream to the transport stream that you have created. You can extract suitable streams from one of the sample transport streams supplied with the MTS400 installation. The stream suggested is Sym1.mpg; thi

1. Open a second instance of the

multiplexer

Tektronix MTS400 > Generators > Multiplexer.

2. Select F ile > Open.

3. In the Set MPEG File to Edit dialog box,

locate and o

s is available on the E: drive of your MTS400.

. Start > Programs >

pen sym1.mpg.

4. Expand the program 1 node and the

dependent Elementary Streams node.

5. Highlight the PID 110 node. This PID is

carrying an MPEG-2 video elementary stream. The es ﬁle extension will be added automatically.

6. Select Export Elementary Stream in

the context menu.

7. In the Save As dialog box, enter a ﬁle

name (Sym1pid110.es) and save the ﬁle to a suitable location.

8. Repeat the action for PID120. Name the

ym1pid120.es.

ﬁle S

ect File > Exit to close this instance

9. Sel

of the Mux.

This completes the extraction of the

eo and audio elementary streams.

vid You can continue with the multiplexing task.

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Add elementary streams.

Now you can return to the original multiplexer i nstance and add the elementary streams that you have just created.

1. Ensure that Add a Program Wizard is

2. In the Add a Program dialog box, enter

mples

checked and se

1 as the progr

lect Next. See step 26.

am number.

3. In the PMT Timing dialog box, select the Subtable Timing tab.

The subtable timing cycle time is the period over which a table is repeated in the stream. The maximum cycle time for the PMT in the DVB standard is 500 ms.

4. For this example stream, set the CycleTime to 525 ms.

5. Select OK to close the PMT Timing

dialog box.

6. In the Add a Program dialog box, select Next.

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7. In the Add Service Description dialog

box, select the Add Service Description check box.

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8. Enter a Servic

example, Tek Broadcasting.

9. Enter a Service Nam e, for example,

Tek1.

10. Enter a Service Type, for example, 1

(0x1) (digi

11. Select Next

12. In the Add the Program Content

dialog box, select Add to add a video elementary stream.

e Provider Name,for

tal television service).

13. In the Add Program Stream dialog box,

t 2 (0x02) (MPEG-2 Video) from

selec the Stream Type drop-down l ist.

14. Ensure that the Source tab is selected.

15. Enter a File Name, or use Browse to

locate the video elementary stream

iously set up (Sym1pid110.es).

16. Sele

ct MPEG-2 video from the File type drop-down list. Note that the ﬁle bit rate has been entered automatically.

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17. Select the PCR tab. Ensure that the

mples

Select the Timing tab. Note that the elementary stream is going to run for the length of the s is, 120 s.

Carry PCR check box is selected.

tream previously set, that

18. Selec

19. In the Add Program Content dialog

20. Sele

21. In the Add Program Stream dialog box,

22. EnteraFileName,orusethe

t OK to close the Add Program

Stream dialog box.

box, select Add again to add an audio

entary stream.

elem

ct 3 (0x03) (MPEG -1 Audio) from

the Stream Type drop-down list.

ensure that the Source tab is selected.

wse button to locate the audio

Bro elementary stream previously set up (Sym1pid120.es).

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23. Select MPEG-2 audio from the File type drop-down list. Note that the ﬁle bit rate has been enter

ed automatically.

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24. Select the Tim elementary stream is going to run for the length of the stream previously set, that is, 120 s.

25. Select the PC Carry PCR check box is cleared.

26. Enter 33 in the PCR PID ﬁeld. This is the PID that will carry the P CR information – also the vi

27. Select OK t Stream dialog box.

28. Select Next.

29. In the Event Information dialog box,

select the E vent Information Tables (EIT) check bo

30. Ensure t selected.

31. Select Present Settings.

32. In the P

select Add to set up the present event information, that is, the time of this

cast. In the Event dialog box,

broad select 4 (running) from the Status drop-down list.

ing tab. Note that the

R tab. Ensure that the

deo es, Carry PCR.

o close the Add Program

hat the Present check box is

resent Events dialog box,

33. Set the Start Time to 2008-08-28

0:00 AM.

10:2

You can change the time and date by highlighting the individual ﬁeld and

ring the required value.

ente

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34. Enter an Event Name, for example, Tek

35. Enter a Description, for example, The

mples

World.

future of Tek.

36. Enter a Durat (00:30:00).

37. Select 257 (MPEG-2 video, 4:3 aspect ratio, ...) from the Content/Component

Type drop-d

38. Select OK to

39. Select OK t

dialog box.

40. Ensure th selected.

41. Select Following Settings.

42. Select Add to set up the following event

information, that is, the event following the pres

43. In the Ev Event Id ﬁeld.

44. Select 1 (not running) from the Status

drop-down list.

45. Set the Start Time to 2008-08-28

:00 AM.

10:50

ion, for example, 30m

own list.

close the Event dialog box.

o close the Present Events

at the Following check box is

ent event.

ent dialog box, enter 1 in the

46. Enter

47. Enter a Description of the event, for

48. Enter a Duration, for example, 30 m

49. Sel

50. Select OK to close the Event dialog box.

51. Select OK to close the Following Events

52.S

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an Event Name, for example, Tek

News.

example, All the latest news from Tek.

:00:00).

(01

ect 257 (MPEG-2 video, 4:3 aspect ratio, ...) from the Content/Component Type drop-down list.

ialog box.

elect Next.

53. In the Program Complete dialog box,

select Finish.

You have ﬁnished creating the structure and content of the proposed transport stream. You can now make a couple of checks to ensure that the stream will compile successfully.

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54. Select View > Available Bitrate.

In the Available Bitrate graph, note that the bit rate remains within the required bitrate, that is, 124.128 Mbps.

You can examine the bit rate at any point on the graph, by clicking a point ans reading the values from the adjacent table.

55. Close the Available Bitrate graph.

56. Select Multiplex > Start to start the

multiplex.

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57. In the Set TS Output File dialog box,

58. Select File > Export.

59. In the Export File dialog box, enter a

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enter a name for the new multiplexed transport str TestMux.mpg.

Watch the right side of the Status bar for the multiple bar may be hidden if the window is too small horizontally.

The elementa information have now been multiplexed together to form the transport stream, TestMux.mp

It is a good idea to save the structure of the multiplex, so that it can be recalled and more in required.

name for the multiplex structure ﬁle, for exam muxml extension.

eam, for example,

xing progress; the progress

ry streams and structural

formation added to it as

ple, TestMux.muxml. Note the

60. Using File > Import, the multiplex structure ﬁle can be reopened at any

add elementary streams or

time to structural information.

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Setting up the FlexVuPlus™ display

Using FlexVuPlus, you can select up to four views from the analysis detail views to be displayed together to facilitate basic transport stream monitoring or more detailed diagnostic monitoring.

For this exercise, close each of the currently displayed FlexVuPlus panels by clicking the X in the top ri

This is not necessary, but it may help y ou visualize the following procedure more easily as each panel of the four FlexVuPlus panels are numbered.

ght corner of each panel.

is populated. Note that each

mples

Set up panel 1

1. Select the Analysis tab and then the

Tests tab.

In the top right corner of all detail views is a FlexVuPlus panel select button. You can use this button to display a replica of the detail view in the selected FlexVuPlus panel.

2. In the Test Summary view, use the

FlexVuPlus panel select button to replicate the view in panel 1.

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3. The FlexVuPlus

display now contains the

Test Summary view in panel 1.

Set up panel 2.

4. Select the Analysis tab and then the Programs tab.

5. In the Thumbnails view, use the

FlexVuPlus panel select button to replicate the view in panel 2.

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6. The FlexVuPlus

display now contains the

Thumbnail view in panel 2.

Set up panel 3.

7. Select the Analysis tab and then the

Tests tab.

8. In the Test Failures view, use the

FlexVuPlus panel select button to replicate the view in panel 3.

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9. The FlexVuPlus

display now contains the

Test Failures view in panel 3.

Since only three panels are used in this example, you can expand the thumbnails view to ﬁll the right side of FlexVuPlus™.

You can expand panel 2 vertically by selecting the panel expand button.

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(Similarly, you can expand panels horizontally using the horizontal panel expand button

Application Exa

mples

10. Expand panel

2 to display the complete

FlexVuPlus basic monitoring view.

To summarize, in this view you can immediately see the following:

In the Tests Summary v iew (FlexVuPlus panel 1), which tests have failed.

In the Test Failures view (FlexVuPlus panel 3), which tests have failed most recently.

In the Thumbnails view (FlexVuPlus panel 2), which elementary streams are currently carrying video content.

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Application Exa

Examining Stream Content with the TSCA

The example transport stream created in the previous applications, testmux.mpg, will be examined off-line using the Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer.

1. Open Transport Stream Compliance

mples

Analyzer. File > Program > Tektronix

MTS400 > Anal Analyzer.

In the TSCA toolbar, select Open File.

You may need to close the Select Real-time I you can select the off-line analysis set up.

In the Open ensure that the Base Standard is DVB and the Region is No Extensions.

Locate an tetsmux.mpg.

Ensure that in the Advanced Settings pane, the

Timestamp Settings are as shown.

yzers > TS Compliance

nterface dialog box, before

File Analysis dialog box,

d select the example stream,

Stream Bit Rate and the

The analysis will take a moment to complete.

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2. Select the Analysis tabtodisplaythe

navigation and related views.

3. Select the Program s tab and expand the

nodes in the na the plus symbols.

In the detail views, ensure that the Summary view displayed.

The Transport Stream node and the Program nod that an error has occurred in the stream and is still active.

4. Highlight the Transport Stream node.

In the Test 101 290 tab, note that test 1.5.a PMT is indicating an error, that is, the associated LED is red.

5. Highlight test 1.5.a PMT and select

View this

context menu.

vigation view by clicking

and the Tests view are

e are both red. This shows

s Summary detail view, TR

test in the Tests tree from the

Application Exa

mples

The Test navigation view is expanded to show the failed test. The detail view shows any PIDs as (none in this example) and the event log ﬁltered to show only events for the highli

Examine the log entries for error information. Note that the error reports refer the PMT section repetition rate; 525 ms was the value set in the example stream creat

s tab views are displayed. The

sociated with the highlighted test

ghted test.

to a duration of 525 ms. This is

ed earlier.

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Application Exa

mples

6. In the navigati

1.5 PMT (Timer) test and select Edit

Parameters from the context menu.

7. In the Edit Parameters dialog box,

note that for t section max. repetition interval is set to 500 ms. Since the repetition rate found in this (525 ms), it is being reported as an error. However, by examining the maximum and minimum the Edit Parameters dialog box (hover the mouse pointer over the value ﬁeld and refer to the rate of 525 ms is within the range recommended by the DVB standard, 40 ms to 250

IP Stress Test

Perform the following steps to set up and to demonstrate the IP stress generation capabilities of the MTS400P system using a portable PC.

on view, highlight the

his s tream the PMT

stream exceeds this value

repetition rates shown in

the tootip), you can see that

00 ms.

NOTE. You can perform the IP stress test for the instruments only if the TSCA option is installed on the MTS400P system.

Set Up

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN

port of the portable PC and the LAN port on the MTS400P system.

2. Power on both the MTS400P system and the portable P C.

3. Start the MPEG Player application on the MTS400P system. Ensure that the security dongle is attached to the portable PC and start the TSCA application.

4. In the MPEG Player application, select Play > Interface >IP.

5. Select IP > Conﬁguration.

Note the Source IP address and ensure that the Transmission Mode is set to Multicast.

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6. Select OK on the MTS400P conﬁguration

menu and select a test stream ﬁle from the D: drive.

Application Exa

mples

7. Press the

PLAY button on the MTS400P

system to start playing the selected stream ﬁle.

8. Open the TSCA application and verify

that the

Stream Interpretation is set

appropriately for the demo.

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Application Exa

9. In the TSCA, Select Real-time, and then

10. In the Browser for UDP ﬂow dialog box,

mples

select Browse.

A single ﬂow sh source IP address as the MTS400P Conﬁguration window showed. This means TSCA ca trafﬁc.

select the ﬂow and click OK.ClickOK in the Selec

The real time analysis of the stream will be displayed in TSCA. If the stream has no error is green.

ould be seen with same

n see the MTS400P

t Real time Interface dialog box.

s, then everything on the T SCA

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Outputting the IP Stress Test (Multicast)

This procedure involves playing the MPEG Player in IP mode and analyzing the output stream using a TSCA.

Application Exa

mples

1. In the TSCA, se

select the Play button under one of the thumbnails. This will start the VLC to show decoded

This is analogous to the way an STB would decode the video.

2. To see cross-layer timing graphs, do the

following:

Select PCR PID in the left pane of

the hierar

Select Tim

pane, and then add PCR Arrival

Interval, PTS Arrival Interval, PCR Inaccurac

Click on o

cursor and values displayed at the same time on all the three graphs.

3. Select PCR PID in the MTS400P

hy display and right-click. In

hierarc the PCR Inaccuracy dialog box, do the following to add the jitter:

lect Now Playing and

video.

chical view.

ing Graphs in the right

y, and PIT.

ne of the graphs to see

Set Period to 100 packets.

Set Amplitude to 5/27Mhz (within

imit).

500ns l

View the effects in the timing graphs.

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Application Exa

4. In the PCR Inaccuracy dialog box,

mples

change Amplitude 20/27MHz to 740 ns.

PCR Accuracy t note that the VLC video decode is largely unaffected by this level of PCR Inaccuracy.

This is representative of a good video delivery network with IP packets being delivered by be, but errors in the PCR values were introduced during the encoding and/or multiplexi

est 2.4 will fail but

the network as they should

ng process.

5. In the MTS4 following:

Select IP > Parametric Settings.

In the Parametric Settings dialog

box, set Jitter Distribution to

Sinusoid

This represents 50% max variation from normal Ethernet inter packet gap.

6. Observe the effects in the timing graphs. The values for M in and Max PCR Arrival Interval, PTS Arrival Interval and Packet Inter-arrival time will be increased due to the varying timing of packets arriving.

This represents poor network performance and shows the effect that the network can have on MPEG stream timing.

00P application, do the

al and duration to 50%.

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7. In the Parametric Settings dialog

box, change the duration of Jitter

Distribution

The values for Min and Max PCR Arrival Interval, PTS Arrival Interval and Packet Inter-arriv

8. To observe the effects in the VLC

decoded video, do the following:

from 50% to 100%.

al time will increase.

Application Exa

mples

Select the Program tab, Transport

Stream node on the left side and Now Playing tab on the right.

Click play to observe effects in the

VLC decoded video.

Using these graphs, you can determine the threshold at which IP packet jitter will cause the device under test to cease decoding the video. This is very important when designing for resilience against IP Network timing problems.

9. Select IP > Error Generation to select

manual error generation from within the MTS400P IP menu. Click on the different types of errors and observe the effects of packet l oss, checksum errors, and sequence errors in the TS CA tests view (Look at Other – IP node in the TSCA test tree and expand it.) Also, observe the effects in the VLC decoded video.

These effects are typical of packet loss or corruption in IP video networks.

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Application Exa

mples

10. In the Error Ins

ertion dialog box, select the Enable Error Insertion check box, select Packet Loss and enter 10

packets/ 1000

packets.

This represents 1% packet loss and typical design criteria speciﬁcations for designers to

ensure that the equipment can protect against. Show the effects in TSCA (look for priority 1 CC errors and IP dropped pa

cket errors). Also, observe

the effects in the VLC decoded video.

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11. Select IP > Conﬁguration > Stream

replication. In the Number of replicated

streams ﬁeld, destination address, and increment the value from 0.0.0.0 to 0.0.0.1. This will play the sele ﬂows, each with a destination address incremented by 1.

12. In the TSCA, select Open File > Real-

time > Brow

are now multiple ﬂows available for selection.

Generati is representative of real world IPTV multicast environment where multiple SPTS are

Jitter and packet errors that are introduced are distributed across the packet ﬂ impacting any particular session. This effect can be demonstrated by selecting any one impact of the above MTS400P stress test cases for IP jitter and packet loss

ption.

corru

enter 4, change the

cted ﬁle out on 4 additional

se. Observe that there

ng multiple ﬂows in this way

transmitted.

ow to have an equal chance of

of the ﬂows for analysis and the

Application Exa

mples

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Application Exa

Outputting the IP Stress Test (Unicast)

mples

1. Perform steps (See page 64.)

2. Instep5ofSet Up,settheTransmission Mode to Unicast.

3. Select Control Panel > Network Con Connection > Properties > Internet Protocol.

The Intern dialog box appears.

4. In the dial following IP address.

5. Enter an I

segment as the generator Source IP address noted in step 5 of Set Up. (See pag increment the IP address by 1.

1 through 4 of Set Up.

nection > Local Area

et Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties

og box, select Use the

P address that is on the same

e 64.) The easiest way is to

6. Perform steps 6 through 10 of Set Up. (See page 64.) This will set up the test and perform the steps listed in

Outputting the IP Stress Test (Multicast)

to demonstrate the test.

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Accessories

Standard Accessories

The following table lists the standard accessories that are shipped with the MTS400P system:

Quantity Description Part number

1 each

1 each Front cover 200-4716-XX

1 each Power cord

Software package: MTS400 Series Application Software Media

TekRestore Software License

Certiﬁcate Of Authenticity: Microsoft Windows XP

Software package: MTS400 Series Product Documentation CD-ROM

MTS400P Quick Start User Manual

Supplemental information sheet; China ROHS

Software key, parallel port dongle

USB mouse

USB keyboard

Interface cable (D-sub 25–pin, twisted pair)

Option L0 (English)

Option L5 (Japanese)

Option A0 (North American Power)

Option A1 (Universal Euro Power)

Option A2 (United Kingdom Power)

Option A3 (Australia Power)

Option A4 (240V North America Power)

Option A5 (Switzerland Power)

Option A6 (Japan Power)

Option A10 (China Power)

Option A11 (India Power)

Option A99 (No Power cord or AC adapter)

Accessories

020-2994-XX

063-3906-XX

063-4197-XX

071-2610-XX

071-2611-XX

071-2185-XX

119-6962-XX

119-6936-XX

119-B146-XX

012-A220-XX

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Accessories

Optional Accessories

MTS400P Optional Accessories

The following items are optional accessories:

Quantity Description Part number

Option IPTVP

1 each

Option SX

1 each

Option LX

1 each

Option ZX

1 each

Cable assembly; RF, BNC to BNC; 75 Ω 174-5135-XX

850 nm opti

1310 nm optical port 131-7957-XX

1550 nm optical port 131-7958-XX

cal port

131-7834-

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User Maintenance

This appendix describes general care and service procedures for the MPEG Test System.

Preventive Maintenance provides cleaning instructions

In Case of Problems provides some hints for troubleshooting startup errors

Repackaging for Shipment gives instructions for packing and shipping the instrument

General Care

Protect the instrument from adverse weather conditions. The instrument is not waterproof.

User Maintenanc

CAUTION. T

Do not use chemical cleaning agents; they may damage the instrument. Avoid chemicals that contain benzene, toluene, xylene, acetone,

o avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to sprays, liquids, or solvents.

or similar solvents.

Preventative Maintenance

Check the electrical performance and verify that the instrument accuracy is certiﬁed (calibrated) once a year.

Preventive maintenance mainly consists of periodic cleaning. Periodic cleaning reduces instrument breakdown and increases reliability. You should clean the instrument as needed, based on the operating environment. Dirty conditions may require more frequent cleaning than computer room conditions.

Cleaning the Exterior

Clean the ext swab dampened with a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution. A swab is useful for cleaning in narrow spaces around the controls and connectors. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the instrument.

CAUTION. Av

the cloth or swab. Use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution as a cleanser and rinse with deionized w ater.

erior surfaces of the instrument with a dry, lint-free cloth or a soft-bristle brush. If dirt remains, use a cloth or

oid getting moisture inside the instrument during external cleaning and use only enough solution to dampen

Do not wash the front-panel On/Standby switch. Cover the switch while cleaning the instrument.

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User Maintenanc

Cleaning the Keyboard

Clean the exterior surfaces of the keyboard and integrated tracking device with a dry, lint-free cloth or a soft-bristle brush. A swab is useful for cleaning in narrow spaces around the controls and connectors. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the instrument.

CAUTION. Avoid getting moisture inside the keyboard and integrated tracking device during external cleaning and use

only enough solution to dampen the cloth or swab. Use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution as a cleanser and rinse with deionized water.

In Case of Problems

This section addresses problems that you may encounter while using the test system. This section does not identify speciﬁc problems related to performance veriﬁcation or adjustments. The diagnostic procedures for the MTS400P system provided i

Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation Technical Reference, supplied as a PDF ﬁle on the MTS400 Series Product Documentation CD-ROM.

Power-on diagnostics run when you ﬁrst power on the instrument to start the test system application. These diagnostics check the there may be a system error that prevents the MTS400P system software from starting.

n this section can help you isolate problems. For a performance veriﬁcation procedure, refer to the MTS400P

operating system and hardware for correct operation. If error messages occur during the power-on diagnostics,

owing table lists some of the symptoms of hardware problems (related to the operating system and peripheral devices)

The foll and possible solutions.

Symptom

Instrument does not power on

Instrument powers on but does not complete the power-on sequence

er-on diagnostics fail

Pow

Instrument does not recognize accessories

h as monitor, printer, or keyboard

suc

Instrument will not power off with the On/Standby switch

Possible causes and recommended actions

that the power cord is connected to the instrument and to the power

Verify source.

Check that the instrument receives power when you push the On/Standby

h; check that the fans start.

switc

Check that power is available at the power source.

Contact your local Tektronix service center.

Check for and remove any disk in the ﬂoppy disk drive; make sure the

rument boots from the hard d isk drive.

inst

tact your local Tektronix service center.

Con

ck that accessories are properly connected or installed.

Che

Contact your local Tektronix service center.

Try powering off the instrument using the Windows XP shutdown procedure. If the instrument still does not power off, use the task manager

o close down tasks. Finally, try the hard shutdown procedure; push and

t hold the On/Standby switch for ﬁve seconds to power off the instrument.

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User Maintenanc

Software Problems

Your MPEG Test System comes with software already installed. For any suspected software problems, try to isolate the problem to the test s ystem application software or to other installed software.

If you suspect networking problems, see Network Troubleshooting. (See page 13, Network Troubleshooting.)

Hardware Problems

Hardware pr properly installed the instrument. There are no user serviceable parts in the MTS400 Series systems, so you should contact your local Tektronix Service representative if your instrument has a hardware problem.

Repackagi

Your instrument was originally shipped by Tektronix in a carton with packaging components designed to protect the instrument from damage during shipment. If you need to ship the instrument to another location, it is strongly recommended that you use the original shipping carton and packaging components to provide adequate protection during shipment.

CAUTION. To prevent the invalidation of your instrument’s warranties, Tektronix strongly recommends that you use your

original shipping carton (one that is in good condition) when you ship the instrument to another location or when you return the instrument to a Tektronix service center for repair.

Tektronix cannot honor the instrument’s warranties if the instrument arrives at the service center damaged and it was not shipped in its original carton or in a replacement carton (and its supporting packaging material) purchased from Tektronix. If you lose your original packaging material, contact your Tektronix representative to obtain replacement packaging.

Packaging Inspection

When preparing to ship your instrument to another location, it is important to inspect your packaging materials for condition and mi

oblems can have several causes. Review the installation instructions in this manual to verify that you have

ng for Shipment

ssing components.

condition of your packaging materials is poor, or if you are missing some of the components, it is strongly recommended

If the that you order a new packaging kit.

Replacement Packaging Materials

New packaging materials are available from Tektronix. To obtain these items, contact your Tektronix representative. The replacement packaging kit includes all the material required to properly package the instrument for shipment.

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User Maintenanc

Repackaging Procedure

When the instrument is shipped, it is important to package it well to protect the instrument. It is not necessary to return the accessories received with the instrument when returning the instrument for repair.

NOTE. If you return the test system to a Tektronix Service Center for upgrade or repair, do not remove the software key.

1. If the instrument is to be shipped to a Tektronix ﬁeld ofﬁce for repair, attach a tag to the instrument showing the following:

2. Place the protective front cover on the front of the instrument.

3. Place the instrument in the protective bag. The bag prevents dust, moisture, and other debris from entering the cabinet.

4. Fold the top of the bag neatly over the top of the instrument to make it as ﬂat as possible and seal with packing tape.

5. Place the front cushion over the front of the instrument.

6. Place the rear cushion over the rear of the instrument.

Owner’s name and address

Instrument serial number

Description of the problem(s) enc ountered and/or service required.

7. Carefully lift the instrument with front and rear cushions attached and lower it into the shipping box.

8. Position the cardboard tray into the top of the box, pressing the tray down until it rests on the tops of the front and

rear cushions.

NOTE. To ensure packaging integrity and product safety, the tray must be installed regardless of whether accessories

are being included in the package.

9. If you are shipping the accessories, arrange the accessories in the tray.

10. Close and tape the shipping box.

11. Attach the appropriate shipping documents needed to ship the instrument to its destination.

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Index

AC line voltag Accessories

BNC cable, 3

SFP module, 3 Add Elementary Streams, 50 Analyzers, 21 Applicatio Arrow buttons, 20 ASI/SMPTE Input connector, 7 ASI/SMPTE

e requirement, 2

nExamples, 44

Output connector, 7

Basic Requirements, 13 Beneﬁts, viii

Close button, 19

Cancel/ Cleaning

exterior, 75

d, 76

keyboar Cleaning the instrument, 75 Clock/Ref In connector, 6 Com con Connecting to a PC, 8 Conventions, ix Create Crossover Ethernet cable, 8

nector, 7

a New Stream, 44

DHCP (Dynamic Host Conﬁguration

ocol), 42

Prot Documentation, viii Duplex operation, 26

ctrical power requirements, 2

Ele Elementary Stream Acquisition, 49 Elementary Stream Analyzer, 37

er button, 19

Ent Entering Numeric Data, 25 Environment operating

quirements, 1

re ES Analyzer, 37 Ethernet connector, 7

Ethernet parameters

setting, 40

Examine Stre

am Content, 62

Features, viii Finding IP Addresses, 18 Front Panel Functional Check Procedure, 18

Connectors, 19

GbE interface

BNC cable

SFP module, 3 General care, 7 5 Generato

rs, 22

Hardware problems, 77 HDD access indicator, 20

IEEE 13 Incorrect Default Gateway, 15 Incorrect IP Address, 13 Incor Initial product inspection, 1 Installation, 1

IP Parameters, 13

94b connector, 8

rect Subnet Mask, 14

rk, 13

netwo

LAN connector, 7

ense, 10

Lic Loopback, 26

Maintenance, 75

nu button, 20

Me MPEG Player Setup, 26 MTS400 applications, 28

Network Infor Network installation, 13 Network Troubleshooting, 13 Num Pad/Sele Numeric data entry, 25

mation, 18

ct button, 20

On/Standby switch, 19 ON/STBY po Operating Considerations, 1 Operation, 21 Optional A

wer switch, 19

ccessories

MTS400 Series, 74

Packaging, 77

ng Inspection, 77

Packagi PES, 29 PES Analyzer, 29

a Host Machine, 16

Pinging Play/Pause button, 20 Players, 22

t/Analysis, 27

Playou Power connector, 8 Power cord requirements, 2

ng Off the Instrument, 10

Poweri Powering On the Instrument, 9 Preface, viii

ntative maintenance, 75

Preve Printer connector, 7 Procedures

ng up FlexVu, 57

setti

Product

inspection, 1

uct Description, 21

Prod

Rear Panel Connectors, 6 Record

ton, 20

but Related documentation, viii Related documents, viii

packaging for shipment, 77

Re Repackaging Procedure, 78 Replacement, 77

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Index

Safety Summary, iii Setting Ether Setting Up Loopback, 26 Setting up the FlexVu display, 57 SFP (small for SFP module, 3 Shipping the instrument, 77 SMPTE310M/A SMPTE310M/ASI output, 7 Software

Software Applications, 21 Software problems, 77 SPI In/Out SPI input, 7

net parameters, 40

mat pluggable) port, 7

SI input, 7

license, 10

connector, 6

Standard accessories

MTS400 Series, Start menu, 23 Stop button, 19

T-STD Buffer Tab button, 20 Tracing the Route, 17 Trig In/Out Troubleshooting

power-on failures, 76 Troublesho TSCA, 28 TSCA Setup, 26

Analyzer, 32

connector, 7

oting Procedures, 15

USB connectors, 20 Using

Arrow buttons keypad, 25

Utilities, 22

VGA connecto VLC Media Player

Installation, 12

r, 7

,25

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