Tektronix MTS4UP, MTS4SA, MTS430, MTS400 User Manual

MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual

071-1505-06

This document applies to version 1.4 and above.

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Warranty 2

Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become the property of Tektronix.

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

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

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

Warranty 9(b)

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

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

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

General Safety Summary ...................................................................................... v

Service Safety Summary...................................................................................... vii

Environmental Considerations ............................................................................ ix

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

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

Manual Conventions........................................................................................... xiii

Getting Started

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

Features and Benefits............................................................................................ 1-2

Hardware Features ................................................................................................ 1-3

Options.................................................................................................................. 1-4

Accessories ......................................................................................................... 1-12

Software Protection............................................................................................. 1-13

MTS400 Series system Installation.................................................................. 1-15

Unpacking the MTS400 Series system ............................................................... 1-15

Standard Test System Interconnections .............................................................. 1-15

Powering On and Off .......................................................................................... 1-22

Network Installation............................................................................................ 1-23

Duplex Operation................................................................................................ 1-23

MTS4SA Stand-Alone System Installation..................................................... 1-27

Installation........................................................................................................... 1-29

VLC Media Player Installation ........................................................................... 1-37

Starting an Application ....................................................................................1-39

Starting the TSCA............................................................................................... 1-40

Setting the Interpretation Standard ..................................................................... 1-42

Off-Line Analysis ...............................................................................................1-44

Real-Time Analysis ............................................................................................ 1-46

Stream Analysis Results...................................................................................... 1-47

Operating Basics

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

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

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Appendices

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

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

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

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

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

Appendix B: MTS400 Series system Recovery................................................ B-1

Overview .............................................................................................................. B-1

Restore Operating System.................................................................................... B-3

Install the MTS400 Series system Applications................................................... B-8

Reformat the SCSI Drives.................................................................................... B-9

Appendix C: Network Troubleshooting........................................................... C-1

Basic Requirements.............................................................................................. C-1

IP Parameters ....................................................................................................... C-2

Common Troubleshooting Procedures................................................................. C-5

Sources of Network Information.......................................................................... C-8

Glossary

Index

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1: MTS400 Series system front panel..................................................................1-1

Figure 1-2: MTS400 Series system rear-panel connectors...............................................1-16

Figure 1-3: SFP module ................................................................................................... 1-20

Figure 1-4: TSCA - File Open..........................................................................................1-47

Figure B-1: SCSI drives automatically recognized........................................................... B-4

Figure B-2: Computer Management - SCSI drives, foreign.............................................. B-5

Figure B-3: Select Import Foreign Disks… ...................................................................... B-5

Figure B-4: Import Foreign Disks dialog box................................................................... B-6

Figure B-5: Foreign Disk Volumes dialog box ................................................................. B-6

Figure B-6: SCSI drives manually recognized.................................................................. B-7

Figure B-7: MTS400 Installation – Setup Type................................................................ B-8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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List of Tables

Table 1-1: MTS400 System options .................................................................................1-4

Table 1-2: MTS430 System options .................................................................................1-7

Table 1-3: MTS4SA Stand-alone System options .............................................................1-9

Table 1-4: MTS4UP options ........................................................................................... 1-10

Table 1-5: Standard accessories for the MTS400 Series system ..................................... 1-12

Table 1-6: Standard accessories for the MTS4SA Stand-Alone System .........................1-13

Table 1-7: Rear-panel connectors .................................................................................... 1-17

Table 1-8: Electrical operating requirements................................................................... 1-21

Table 1-9: MTS400 Series system Start menu................................................................. 1-39

Table 2-1: MTS400 / MTS430 / MTS4SA / MTS4UP installed applications .................. 2-1

Table A-1: Troubleshooting power-on failures................................................................. A-3

Table B-1: MTS400 Series system Recovery Media........................................................ B-1

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General Safety Summary

Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.

To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

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

To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury

Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and

certified for the country of use.

Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.

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

Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult the manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.

Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal

Powering Off. The power cord provides Mains disconnect.

Replace Batteries Properly. Replace batteries with the same type and rating.

Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels

removed.

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

Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when

power is present.

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Wear Eye Protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or laser radiation exists.

Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.

Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for

details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

Symbols and Terms

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.

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.

Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:

CAUTION

Refer to Manual

WARNING

High Voltage

Protective Ground

(Earth) Terminal

Standby

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Service Safety Summary

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

procedures.

Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.

Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then disconnect the power cord from the mains power.

Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.

To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.

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Environmental Considerations

This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.

Product End-of-Life Handling

Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:

Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment required 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.

The symbol shown to the left 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).

Mercury Notification. This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains

mercury. Disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations. Please contact your local authorities or, within the United States, the Electronics Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org) for disposal or recycling information.

Restriction 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 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems. The following naming conventions are used in this manual:

 MTS400 Series system – for information that applies to the MTS400, the

MTS430, and the MTS4SA

 MTS400 system – for information that applies to only the MTS400

 MTS430 system - for information that applies to only the MTS430

 MTS4SA Stand-alone system - for information that applies to only the

MTS4SA

 MTX100B/RTX100B/RTX130B - for information that applies to only the

MTX100B MPEG Recorder and Player, the RTX100B ISDB-T RF Signal Generator, and the RTX130B QAM and VSB RF Signal Generator.

The manual is organized into the following sections:

 Getting Started

Description and overview of the MTS400 Series system, plus instructions for installing the stand-alone version of the MTS400 Series system.

 Operating Basics

A brief introduction to the software applications installed in the MTS400 Series system. For detailed operating information about the applications, refer to the MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems User Manual.

 Appendices

 Appendix A: Cleaning and Maintenance.

 Appendix B: System Recovery. Explains how to reinstall the operating

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

 Appendix C: Network Troubleshooting. A high-level overview of

diagnosing and troubleshooting network connection problems.

 Glossary

 Index

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Related Material

The following table lists the other manuals available for the MTS400 Series system.

Manual Conventions

Naming conventions for the interface elements are based on standard Windows naming conventions.

Naming conventions for MPEG-2, ATSC, and DVB structures follow the conventions established by the standards organizations.

The following formatting conventions apply to this manual:

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

click, or clear. Example: Select Settings from the Configuration menu.

 Mono-spaced text can indicate the following:

 Text you enter from a keyboard

Example: Enter the network identity (http://TSMonitor01)

 Characters you push on your keyboard

Example: Push

CTRL+C to copy the selected text.

 Paths to components on your hard drive

Example: The program files are installed at the following location: C:\Program Files\Tektronix\

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Getting Started

Product Description

The MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems provide a comprehensive and integrated suite of real-time and deferred (offline) analysis tools. The tools include TS (transport stream) compliance, buffer, PES, MPEG2, and MPEG4 video and audio elementary stream analyzers. Also included are an editor and a multiplexer to create stream content, and test and error-stressing streams.

Standards compliance is ensured though built-in customizable scripting, which supports a broad range of ratified and evolving DTV standards. New standards and proprietary tables can easily be implemented by loading Tektronix supplied updates, or creating your own custom scripts.

The MTS400 series instruments have a large LCD display with a powerful

2.8 GHz processor with support for multiple physical layer interfaces such as ASI, SPI, SMPTE310M, RF, including QAM (annex B), COFDM DVB-T, QPSK/8PSK, and 8VSB, and IP (10/100 BaseT and Gigabit Ethernet).

On/Stby switch

Figure 1-1: MTS400 Series system front panel

There are three variants of the MTS400 Series MPEG Test System: the MTS400 system, the MTS430 system, and the MTS4SA Stand-alone system.

 The MTS400 system includes SPI, ASI and SMPTE310M interfaces, real-

time transport stream analysis and transport stream play and record.

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Features and Benefits

 The MTS430 system includes SPI, ASI and SMPTE310M and 10/100 IP

interfaces, real-time transport stream analysis, play and record, deferred time transport stream, packetized elementary stream, and buffer analysis and multiplexing.

 The MTS4SA Stand-alone system allows the deferred analysis and testing

components to be installed on a personal computer.

See Options, starting on page 1-4, for the details of each system.

The MTS400 Series software will also run on the MTX100B, RTX100B, and RTX130B. Real-time analysis requires that the MTX100B Option 7 is available.

The system provides the following features:

 The CaptureVu™ feature captures and analyzes system events in real time

and deferred time to debug the intermittent and complex problems that traditional analyzers miss.

 Real-time video over IP analysis and recording for broadband and video on

demand applications is supported using the MTS430 system’s built-in Gigabit Ethernet port. (This feature is also available separately as a stand-alone application to run on your PC with a standard 10/100 or Gigabit Ethernet network interface card).

 High performance analysis engine to analyze transport streams up to

400 Mbps (in deferred time). This greatly reduces the amount of time taken by the deferred time software to analyze large and complex transport stream files. This capability also protects your investment in the MTS400 because the deployment of new services, such as VOD and HD, will require greater aggregated bandwidth and data rates than are available in other products today.

 The innovative “program centric” user interface brings expert power to the

novice user by helping locate network and service related problems fast.

 Broadest and deepest range of analysis of legacy and next generation

compressed standards including MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, and SMPTE VC-1. Mobile video standards included are 3GPP and DVB-H.

 Support for a full and wide range of current world-wide DTV standards.

Rapid implementation and analysis of new and proprietary DTV standards is enabled by a flexible user-definable scripting language.

 Modular design allows you to purchase only the performance that you require

today and makes it easy to upgrade for changing needs.

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Product Description

Hardware Features

The basic MTS400 Series instrument consists of:

 One, 80 GB IDE hard drive

(disk space, operating system and software applications)

 Two, 72 GB SCSI hard drives (disk space, MPEG file storage)

 2.8 GHz P4 processor

 1 GB RAM

 DVD drive (-R/-RW,+R/+RW)

 3.5 inch floppy disk drive (1.44 MB high-density)

 An LCD display, 1024 x 768, 10.4 inch

 Operating System: Windows XP Pro

 Ethernet connectors

(one 10/100-base T connector and one 10/100/1000-base T connector)

 USB port

 A170 card, LVDS/ASI/SMPTE310 interface

 A12 card, main MPEG input/output

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Product Description

Options

MTS400 System Options

A range of options is available for the MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems. The option descriptions begin on the following pages:

 MTS400 System Options (page 1-4)

 MTS430 System Options (page 1-7)

 MTS4SA Stand-alone System (page 1-9)

 MTS4UP Options (page 1-10)

The MTS400 platform includes SPI, ASI, SMPTE310M interfaces, real time TS analysis, and TS play and record.

MTS400 System Basic Application Set.

 Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer (TSCA) - Real Time

 Tracer

 Player / Recorder

 TS Editor

 TS Cutter

 Script Pad

Table 1-1: MTS400 System options (cont.)

Item Opt Description

MTS400

MTS400 Series MPEG Test System IPE Add 10/100BaseT Video over IP electrical interface to MTS400 MX Add Deferred Time Multiplexer to MTS400 ES Add ES Analyzer to MTS400 BA Add Buffer Analyzer to MTS400 PA Add PES to MTS400 DB Add Carousel Analyzer to MTS400 CG Add Carousel Generator to MTS400 DBCG Add Carousel Analyzer and Carousel Generator to MTS400

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Table 1-1: MTS400 System options (cont.)

Item Opt Description

MTS400

L99 Electronic User Documentation (No printed manuals)

TSCA Add Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer to MTS400 TSCL Add Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer Lite (file size limited) to

MTS400

GBE Add GbE (GigE) Video over IP interface to MTS400, includes IP analysis

software

CU 1000BASE-T electrical port with RJ45 connector for MTS400 gigabit

Ethernet interface

LX 1000BASE-LX long wavelength optical port with LC connector for

MTS400 gigabit Ethernet interface (single mode 1310 NM)

SX 1000BASE-SX short wavelength optical port with LC connector for

MTS400 gigabit Ethernet interface (multi mode 850 NM)

ZX 1000BASE-ZX long wavelength optical port with LC connector for

MTS400 gigabit Ethernet interface (single mode 1550 NM) CF Add COFDM DVB-T interface to MTS400 EP Add QPSK/8PSK interface to MTS400 QB2 Add QAM (Annex B) interface to MTS400 VS Add 8VSB interface to MTS400 R3 Repair Service 3 years R5 Repair service 5 years L0 English Documentation L5 Japanese Documentation

A0 North American Power A1 Universal Euro Power A2 United Kingdom Power A3 Australia Power A4 240 V North America Power A5 Switzerland Power A6 Japan Power A10 China Power A11 India Power A99 No Power cord or AC adapter

Additional MTS4EA Options (Compressed Video ES Analyzer) (at order time)

MTS400

4EAB Base software with video standard package including: MPEG-4 Simple

Profile, H.263+, H.263, H.261, CD and Manual M4SP MPEG-4 Advanced Simple Profile (Levels 0 - 5) M2ML MPEG-2 Main Profile Main Level

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Table 1-1: MTS400 System options (cont.)

Item Opt Description

M2HL MPEG-2 Main Profile High Level & High Level 1440 (High Definition) AVCE H.264/AVC Baseline and Extended Profiles (Levels 1 - 5) AVCH H.264/AVC High Profile with FREXT (10 bit, 4:22:2, 4:4:4) AVCM H.264/AVC Main Profile (Levels 1 - 5) AVDM Audio visual delay measurement. Requires option 4EAB SWSE First 12 Months’ Software Subscription on the MTS4EA software and its

options loaded on the MTS400, when purchased with a new MTS400.

(Does not cover the MTS400 software.) VC-1 VC-1 (all profiles, all levels) and Windows Media V9 (ASF) AUD Audio (including AAC, HE AAC, AC-3)

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Product Description

MTS430 System Options

The MTS430 platform includes SPI, ASI, SMPTE310M and 10/100 IP interfaces, real time TS analysis, play and record, deferred time TS, PES and Buffer Analysis, and Multiplexing.

MTS430 System Basic Application Set.

 Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer (TSCA) - Real Time / Deferred

 Packetized Elementary Stream (PES) Analyzer

 Transport Stream – System Target Decoder (T-STD) Buffer Analyzer

 Tracer

 Player / Recorder

 TS Editor

 Multiplexer (+ Make Seamless Wizard)

 TS Cutter

 Script Pad

Table 1-2: MTS430 System options (cont.)

Item Opt Description

MTS430

MTS430 MPEG Test System

ES Add ES Analyzer to MTS430

DB Add Carousel Analyzer to MTS430

CG Add Carousel Generator to MTS430

DBCG Add Carousel Analyzer and Carousel Generator to MTS430

GBE Add GbE (GigE) Video over IP interface to MTS400, includes IP analysis

software

CU 1000BASE-T electrical port with RJ45 connector for MTS400 gigabit

Ethernet interface

LX 1000BASE-LX long wavelength optical port with LC connector for

MTS400 gigabit Ethernet interface (single mode 1310 NM)

SX 1000BASE-SX short wavelength optical port with LC connector for

MTS400 gigabit Ethernet interface (multi mode 850 NM)

ZX 1000BASE-ZX long wavelength optical port with LC connector for

MTS400 gigabit Ethernet interface (single mode 1550 NM)

SWSM First 12 months MTS400 software subscription (Does not include

subscription to MTS4EA)

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Table 1-2: MTS430 System options (cont.)

Item Opt Description

MTS430

A11 India Power

A99 No Power cord or AC adapter

CF Add COFDM DVB-T interface to MTS430 EP Add QPSK/8PSK interface to MTS430 QB2 Add QAM (Annex B) interface to MTS430 VS Add 8VSB interface to MTS430

R3 Repair Service 3 years

R5 Repair service 5 years

L0 English Documentation

L5 Japanese Documentation

L99 Electronic User Documentation (No printed manuals)

A0 North American Power

A1 Universal Euro Power

A2 United Kingdom Power

A3 Australia Power

A4 240V North America Power

A5 Switzerland Power

A6 Japan Power

A10 China Power

Additional MTS4EA Options (Compressed Video ES Analyzer) (at order time)

MTS430

4EAB Base software with video standard package including: MPEG-4 Simple

Profile, H.263+, H.263, H.261, CD and Manual

M4SP MPEG-4 Advanced Simple Profile (Levels 0 – 5)

M2ML MPEG-2 Main Profile Main Level

M2HL MPEG-2 Main Profile High Level & High Level 1440 (High Definition)

AVCE H.264/AVC Baseline and Extended Profiles (Levels 1 – 5)

AVCM H.264/AVC Main Profile (Levels 1 – 5)

SWSE First 12 Months Software Subscription on the MTS4EA software and its

options loaded on the MTS430, when purchased with a new MTS430. (Does not cover the MTS430 software.)

VC-1 VC-1 (all profiles, all levels) and Windows Media V9 (ASF)

AUD Audio (including AAC, HE AAC, AC-3)

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Product Description

MTS4SA Stand-alone System

This product provides deferred analysis software for stand-alone operation.

MTS4SA Stand-alone System Basic Application Set

 Tracer

 Player

 TS Editor

 TS Cutter

 Script Pad

Table 1-3: MTS4SA Stand-alone System options

Item Opt Description

MTS4SA

Stand Alone Deferred Time Software Package

USB USB Security software key supplied with Stand

Alone Software Package

PPD Parallel Port Security software supplied with Stand

Alone Software Package

MX Security software key to add Deferred Time Multiplexer to MTS4SA

ES Security software key to add ES Analyzer to MTS4SA

PB Security software key to add PES & Buffer Analyzer to MTS4SA

BA Security software key to add Buffer Analyzer to MTS4SA

PA Security software key to add PES to MTS4SA

DB Security software key to add Carousel Analyzer to MTS4SA

CG Security software key to add Carousel Generator to MTS4SA

DBCG Security software key to add Carousel Analyzer and Carousel Generator

to MTS4SA

TSCA Security software key to add Deferred Time Transport Stream

Compliance Analyzer to MTS4SA

TSCB Security software key to add real time and deferred time Transport

Stream Compliance Analyzer to MTS4SA for IP interface only

TSCL Security software key to add Deferred Time Transport Stream

Compliance Analyzer Lite (file size limited) to MTS4SA

TSCR Security software key to add Real Time Transport Stream Compliance

Analyzer to MTS4SA for IP interface only

L0 English Documentation

L5 Japanese Documentation

L99 Electronic User Documentation (No printed manuals)

Upgrade requires either USB or PPD (not both).

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Product Description

MTS4UP Options

The MTS4UP options allow you to upgrade to add options after ordering an MTS400, MTS430, or MTS4SA.

Table 1-4: MTS4UP options (cont.)

Item Opt Description

MTS4UP

MTS4 Series Field Upgrade Kit IPE Add 10/100BaseT Video over IP electrical interface to MTS400 MX Add Deferred Time Multiplexer to MTS4 series ES Add ES Analyzer to MTS4 series BA Add Buffer Analyzer to MTS4 series PA Add PES to MTS4 series DB Add Carousel Analyzer to MTS4 series CG Add Carousel Generator to MTS4 series DBCG Add Carousel Analyzer and Carousel Generator to MTS4 series TSCA Add Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer to MTS4 series TSCB Upgrade to add real time and deferred time transport stream

compliance analyzer to MTS4SA for IP interface only

TSCL Add Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer Lite (file size limited) to

MTS4 series

TSCP Upgrade to add Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer, PES Analyzer

and Buffer Analyzer to MTS4 series

TSCR Add Real Time Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer to MTS4SA for

IP interface only

UPG Upgrade to latest version of MTS4 series base software and installed

options. Includes CD and Manual (excluding MTS4EA). Requires

MTS4UP Opt. SWS1. IF Tektronix installs MTS4UP IFC Tektronix installs MTS4UP with calibration GBE Add GbE (GigE) Video over IP interface to MTS400, includes IP analysis

software CU 1000BASE-T electrical port with RJ45 connector for MTS400 gigabit

Ethernet interface LX 1000BASE-LX long wavelength optical port with LC connector for

MTS400 gigabit Ethernet interface (single mode 1310 NM) SX 1000BASE-SX short wavelength optical port with LC connector for

MTS400 gigabit Ethernet interface (multi mode 850 NM) ZX 1000BASE-ZX long wavelength optical port with LC connector for

MTS400 gigabit Ethernet interface (single mode 1550 NM) CF Add COFDM DVB-T interface to MTS400

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Table 1-4: MTS4UP options (cont.)

Item Opt Description

MTS4UP

EP Add QPSK/8PSK interface to MTS400 QB2 Add QAM (Annex B) interface to MTS400 VS Add 8VSB interface to MTS400

L0 English documentation

L5 Japanese documentation

L99 Electronic user documentation (no printed manuals)

Accessories

Table 1-5 lists the standard accessories that are shipped with the MTS400 Series system.

Table 1-5: Standard accessories for the MTS400 Series system (cont.)

Quantity Description Part number

1 each Compliance certificate 001-1180-xx 1 each Easy Restore License NA 1 each Certificate Of Authenticity: Microsoft Windows XP NA 1 each Software package: Operating System Restore DVD,

MTS400 MPEG Test System

1 each Software package: MTS400 MPEG Test System Installation

CD-ROM

1 each Software package: MTS400 MPEG Test System product

documentation CD-ROM 1 each Keyboard, 105 key layout 119-6989-xx 2 each Cable assembly; RF, BNC to BNC; 75 Ω 174-4954-xx 2 each Cable assembly: DB25 174-4955-xx 1 each Opt. L0 only: Getting Started manual (English) 071-1505-xx 1 each Opt. L5 only: Getting Started manual (Japanese) 071-1727-xx 1 each Opt. L99 only: Product Documentation CD-ROM 063-3857-xx 1 each Release notes 071-1726-xx 1 each Software key, parallel port 119-6962-xx COFDM RF Interface only 1 each Adapter, RF; BNC to F type 015-0688-xx 1 each Cable assembly; RF, BNC to BNC; 75 Ω 174-5135-xx

063-3971-xx

063-3814-xx

063-3857-xx

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Table 1-5: Standard accessories for the MTS400 Series system (cont.)

Quantity Description Part number

QPSK/8PSK RF Interface only 1 each Cable assembly; RF, BNC to BNC; 75 Ω 174-5135-xx QAM B RF Interface only 1 each Cable assembly; RF, BNC to BNC; 75 Ω 174-5135-xx 8VSB RF Interface only 1 each Adapter, RF; BNC to F type 015-0668-xx 1 each Cable assembly; RF, BNC to BNC; 75 Ω 174-5135-xx

Table 1-6 lists the standard accessories that are shipped with the MTS4SA Standalone System.

Table 1-6: Standard accessories for the MTS4SA Stand-Alone System

Quantity Description Part number

1 each Compliance certificate 001-1180-01 1 each Software package: CD-ROM, MTS400 MPEG Test System 063-3814-xx 1 each Software package: MTS400 MPEG Test System product

documentation CD-ROM 1 each Opt. PPD only: Software key (dongle); Parallel or USB port NA 1 each Opt. L0 only: Getting Started manual (English) 071-1505-xx 1 each Opt. L5 only: Getting Started manual (Japanese) 071-1727-xx 1 each Opt. L99 only: Product Documentation CD-ROM 063-3857-xx 1 each Release notes 071-1726-xx 1 each Software key, parallel port 119-6962-xx

063-3857-xx

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Software Protection

Purchased MTS400 Series system software options are enabled by the application of an option key string in association with a software key containing a unique serial number. A software key is a small hardware device. Two types of key are available; one can be connected to the parallel port, and the other can be connected to the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. The type of software key that is supplied with your product will depend on which product configuration you ordered. For the MTS400 Series system and the MTX100B/RTX100B/RTX130B, the parallel port software key is initially installed at the factory.

If you subsequently obtain additional options, software (and upgrade instructions) will be supplied.

Any printer that is compatible with the installed operating system can be connected to the unit through the parallel port version of the software key.

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This section describes how to install the MTS400 Series system instruments. 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 unit. The monitoring and real-time analysis functions similarly require power, but also require connection to an external transport stream.

The MTS400 Series system and the MTX100B/RTX100B/RTX130B are configured with the software and hardware options that you ordered at the time of purchase. MTS400 Series system options can be added using upgrade kits available from Tektronix.

Unpacking the MTS400 Series System

Table 1-5 on page 1-11 lists the standard accessories that are shipped with the MTS400 Series system.

Instrument Operating Position

CAUTION. Do not operate the MTS400 Series system instrument in the vertical position. Using it in the vertical position does not allow sufficient ventilation or clearance for cables at the rear of the unit.

Standard Test System Interconnections

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

CAUTION. Do not supply power to the instrument until all other connections have been made.

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Figure 1-2 and Table 1-7 show the MTS400 Series system rear-panel connectors. When the instrument is mounted securely, make the transport stream, network and peripheral device connections necessary for the working environment.

Figure 1-2: MTS400 Series system rear-panel connectors

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

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The following table describes the transport stream, network and peripheral device connectors. See the MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Technical Reference for more detailed information about each connector and signal input and output formats.

Table 1-7: Rear-panel connectors (cont.)

Position Board Connector

7 LVDS/ASI/SMPTE310

(A170 Card)

8 Main Input/Output

(A12 Card)

11 I/O

Input/Output

12 SBC

(Single Board Computer)

Rear panel

function

ASI/SMPTE Out 75 Ω BNC connector ASI/SMPTE In 75 Ω BNC connector DVB/SPI In 25-way, D-type connector Reference Clock

Input External trigger 50 Ω BNC connector DVB/SPI Out 25-way, D-type connector Monitor 15-pin, D-type for SVGA monitor Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-T, RJ45

Ethernet Gigabit connector for Ethernet

Parallel 25-way, D-type for parallel

Keyboard Six-pin mini-DIN connectors for

Mouse Six-pin mini-DIN connectors for

RS-232 9-pin connector for COM (serial)

SCSI Terminator

Power Connect AC Mains power here

Description

50 Ω BNC connector

connector for Ethernet communications

communications

communication. The parallel port software key is located here.

PS2 compatible keyboard (duplicated on side panel)

connections Terminates the SCSI bus

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Table 1-7: Rear-panel connectors (cont.)

Position Board Connector

function

Side Panel

Keyboard Six pin mini-DIN connectors for

Mouse Six pin mini-DIN connectors for

USB Universal Serial Bus Headphones Connector to attach headphones

Description

PS2 compatible keyboard (duplicated on rear panel)

bypassing the internal speaker

Plug the keyboard into the proper rear panel connectors. Note that the keyboard has two connectors at the end of the cable; one connector for the keyboard and one connector for the track pad. Refer to Figure 1-2. Alternative connectors for mouse and keyboard are provided on the side panel of the unit.

Ensure that the software key is in place. If you are using the parallel port software key, ensure that the securing screws are tightened to 4 inch-pounds of torque (45 Newton centimeters).

CAUTION. To prevent instrument damage from electrostatic discharge, ensure that the parallel port software key securing screws are properly tightened before operating the instrument.

NOTE. The MTS400 Series system applications will not run without the software key installed. Do not remove the software key.

To use the parallel port with the software key installed, attach any parallel port cables (such as a printer cables) directly to the software key. The software key does not interfere with parallel communications.

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

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RF Cards

The preferred positions in the MTS400 for RF cards are in slots four and five. See Figure 1-2, page 1-16.

The connectors on the RF cards are as follows:

COFDM Connections

Connector Connector Description

ASI/SMPTE In/Out 75 Ω BNC Standard ASI / SMPTE310M compliant RF In F-type RF input

8PSK Connections

Connector Connector Description

ASI/SMPTE In/Out 75 Ω BNC Standard ASI / SMPTE310M compliant RF In F-type RF input

LNB Power (Low Noise Block) When lit, this LED indicates that the LNB

regulated power supply is OK

QAM (Annex B) Connections

Connector Connector Description

ASI/SMPTE In/Out 75 Ω BNC Standard ASI / SMPTE310M compliant RF In F-type RF input

8VSB Connections

Connector Connector Description

ASI/SMPTE In/Out 75 Ω BNC Standard ASI / SMPTE310M compliant RF In F-type RF input

The In Lock LED on each card indicates that full lock has been acquired onto the channel and the signal is being received correctly.

On each card, the ASI/SMPTE In connector is looped through to the ASI/SMPTE Out connector. When the RF card is to be used, the RF card ASI/SMPTE Out must be connected to the A170 (LVDS/ASI/SMPTE310) card ASI/SMPTE In. This allows the full range of measurements to be made.

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When using the RF input, for example a satellite feed, connect it to the RF In connector on the RF card. If an ASI/SMPTE input is also available, it can be connected to the RF card ASI Input. Which input is monitored and analyzed will depend on the input selection made when opening the Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer (see MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems User Manual, Section 2).

GigE Interface Connections

The GigE video over IP interface card provides for up to four SFP (Small Format Pluggable) modules, which can be used to facilitate the Ethernet Optical and copper interconnections. SFP modules are used to facilitate different wavelengths for the Ethernet Optical interconnection feature.

Figure 1-3: SFP module

Figure 1-3 shows an SFP module and optical port plug. The options tables in Section 1 of this manual include the available SFP module options.

The GigE interface card has been tested with SFP module(s) ordered from Tektronix. SFP modules purchased from a supplier other than Tektronix are not warranted to work.

The preferred position in the MTS400 for the GigE card is in slot two, see Figure 1-2, page 1-16. The SFP ports are numbered from one to four (from the top of the card).

WARNING. To avoid exposure to hazardous laser radiation, use only Class 1 lasers as defined in the USA Federal Regulations CDRH 21 CFR 1040 and IEC/EN 60825/A2:2001.

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

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Supplying Power

The MTS400 Series system and MTS430 units are designed to operate from a single-phase power source having one of its current carrying conductors at or near earth ground (the neutral conductor). Power sources that have both current carrying conductors live with respect to ground, such as phase-to-phase or multiphase systems, are not recommended. A protective ground connection, by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord, is essential for safe operation.

The electrical operating requirements for the MTS400 Series system are shown in Table 1-8. See the MTS400 Series system Technical Reference for more detailed electrical characteristics.

Table 1-8: Electrical operating requirements

Requirement Specification

Source Voltage 100 to 240 VAC ± 10% (90 to 264 VAC RMS) Frequency 50/60 Hz Maximum Power Consumption 4 Amps Inrush Surge Current 13 A at 240 VAC, 50 Hz

4.8 A peak at 100 VAC, 60 Hz

After you have installed the MTS400 Series system and completed making the signal and peripheral connections, plug the power cord into the mains power supply. See Figure 1-2 for the location of the power connector on the rear panel.

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Powering On and Off

This section contains the procedure for powering on the instrument for the first time. To power off the instrument, see Powering Off (page 1-23).

First Time Power On

Power on the test system as follows:

1. Push the front-panel On/Standby switch to power on the instrument.

On/Stby switch

2. Wait for the instrument to complete its power-on self-tests.

3. On startup, the system will prompt you to set up Windows XP. Follow the on-

screen procedure, accepting defaults where necessary.

4. Allow the system to restart when prompted.

NOTE. If you later want to set a password, refer to your Windows documentation.

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Powering Off

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.

Network Installation

The MTS400 Series system can be attached to a computer 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.

Duplex Operation

Setting Up Loopback

The MTS400 Series system can be operated in duplex mode (ASI/SMPTE 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).

NOTE. Duplex operation is unavailable on the MTX100B/RTX100B/RTX130B.

With the setting up loopback procedure 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).

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 Choose the output/input interface (ASI/SMPTE310 or DVB SPI) and make

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

NOTE. You can choose either ASI or SPMTE310 to be supplied through the BNC connectors. The DVB SPI output will always be available, whatever the settings are in the player. IP is unavailable.

MPEG Player Setup

1. Open the MPEG Player:

2. Open a stream:

3. Make the following settings in the Play menu:

the necessary connections (loop between the connectors) at the rear of the instrument (see Figure 1-2 on page 1-16).

Start menu > Programs > Tektronix MTS400 > Player > MPEG Player.

File > Open… > sym1.mpg.

Packet size: 188 Update: On Sync: TS Packet Loop: On Other: Standard: DVB

TSCA Setup

1. Open the TSCA:

Start menu > 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.

Start the Playout/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.

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The MPEG 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 User Manual.

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MTS4SA Stand-Alone System Installation

The MTS4SA Stand-alone system makes the MTS400 Series system applications (except the real-time features) available on a PC. The full specification is given in the MTS400 Series system Technical Reference.

If the MTS4EA option (MTS4EA Compressed Video ES Analyzer) was purchased, use the installation procedure provided in the accompanying user manual (MTS4EA Compressed Video ES Analyzer User Manual, 071-1641-xx).

If the MTS4SA Stand-alone system software is to be installed on an AD953A MPEG Test System, the following option is offered:

The MTS400 real-time applications will not work with the AD953A hardware. Push No to retain the AD953A real-time software.

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System Requirements

The following minimum PC configuration is recommended for installing the MTS4SA Stand-alone system:

 Microsoft Windows™ 2000 or Windows XP operating system

 Processor speed >1.0 GHz

 Memory at least 256 MB RAM

 Screen resolution at least 1024 x 768

 120 MB minimum hard disk space

NOTE. The MTS4EA MPEG Compressed Video ES Analyzer application will run satisfactorily on a PC with the preceding specifications. However, some of the more intensive operations will benefit from using a more powerful PC. Refer to the MPEG Compressed Video ES Analyzer User Manual for more details.

NOTE. All deferred applications will run satisfactorily on the AD953 MPEG Test System.

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Installation

1. Ensure that the PC is switched on and has completed the start-up process.

2. Ensure that the software key (dongle) supplied is attached to your PC.

3. Place the MTS4SA CD-ROM in the PC CD-ROM drive.

The CD will autostart and display a Welcome dialog box.

4. Select Next. The Setup Type dialog box will be displayed, which allows you

to select the type of installation.

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Three options are offered:

Stand-alone Installs the MTS400 suite without the hardware driver

MTS400 Platform Installs the entire MTS400 suite, including the hardware

NOTE. Although they will be installed, real-time features of the MTS400 test system will not be usable, since the MTS400 hardware will not be present.

Custom Allows you to install any combination of the MTS400

5. Choose the setup that you require and select Next.

NOTE. Operational access to features is controlled by the licenses that are available on the software key (see page 1-11). 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.

software.

drivers.

applications.

6. If the Custom setup has been chosen, refer to Custom Setup on page 1-35.

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7. Confirm the installation by selecting Install.

NOTE. A number of message boxes are displayed during the installation process. Normally, no user intervention is required.

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8. Allow the installation process to proceed until the WinPcap Setup dialog box

is displayed.

CAUTION. If WinPcap has been previously installed, the following message will be displayed:

WinPcap 3.1 is already installed on this machine. The installation will be aborted.

Select OK to abort the WinPcap installation and continue with the MTS400 installation.

9. In the WinPcap Setup dialog box, select Next.

10. The WinPcap License agreement is displayed. Read the agreement and select

I Agree if you agree.

NOTE. The average installation time for the MTS4SA Stand-alone system is approximately five minutes.

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11. When installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box

is displayed.

12. Choose the option to restart the PC, and then select Finish. The PC will shut

down and restart.

13. When the PC has restarted, the MTS400 Option Key Wizard must be started;

select Start > Programs > Tektronix MTS400 > OptionKey Wizard.)

14. In the Option Key Wizard dialog box, enter the Option Key String supplied

with the installation documentation in the Key String field. Click Apply.

15. Inspect and verify the list of licensed options.

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16. Close the Option Key Wizard.

17. The licensed MTS400 Stand-alone applications will now be available in the

Windows Start menu (see Table 1-9, page 1-39).

NOTE. Desktop icons are not installed automatically for stand-alone operation. The icons can be installed using the Custom install option. Applications can be started from the Windows Start menu.

The software key must be installed before any of the applications can be opened (see

Software Protection, page 1-13).

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Custom Setup

1. Select the check boxes next to the required features.

2. When you have selected all the required features, select Next to proceed with

the installation.

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3. Custom installation allows you to specify the file extensions that will be

associated with the MTS400 software. Associated files can be opened in the TSCA or edited using the TS Editor by selecting them in Windows Explorer.

4. Select the check boxes of the files to be associated with the MTS400.

5. Select Next to proceed with the installation; the installation continues as for

Complete or Deferred installation.

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VLC Media Player Installation

For thumbnails and video viewing to operate correctly 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 a 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.

NOTE. Do not download or attempt to install the Windows zip package without the installer.

3. Locate the downloaded VLC Media Player file on your PC 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.

No further activity is required. The VLC Media Player will be used by the TSCA as required.

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MTX100B/RTX100B/RTX130B and VLC Media Player

If the VLC Media Player is installed on the MTX100B/RTX100B/RTX130B, the audio feature in the media player must be disabled.

In the VLC Media Player, perform the following steps to disable the audio feature:

1. Select Settings > Preferences....

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

3. Under General audio settings, clear the Enable audio check box.

4. Click the Save button to accept the changes and close the Preferences dialog box.

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Starting an Application

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

A brief description of each application is given on page 2-1 of this manual. The MTS400 Series system User Manual provides full descriptions of all applications. Table 1-9 shows the hierarchy of applications in the Start menu.

Table 1-9: MTS400 Series system Start menu

Tektronix MTS400 >

Analyzers >

Generators >

Player > MPEG Player* Utilities >

OptionKey Wizard

Buffer Analyzer Carousel Analyzer ES Analyzer PES Analyzer TS Compliance Analyzer Carousel Generator Multiplexer TS Editor

Make Seamless Wizard ScriptPad Stream Cutter

* MTX100B/RTX100B/RTX130B MPEG Player – Start > Programs > Tektronix > MPEG Player.

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

This section briefly describes how to set up and analyze off-line and real-time streams using the Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer (TSCA). You can find detailed setup information and how to interpret the analysis results in the relevant chapter of the user manual.

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Starting an Application

Starting the TSCA

You must perform the following actions to analyze a stream:

 Start the TSCA.

 Verify and, if necessary, select the stream interpretation standard.

 Set the stream transport rate calculation method (off-line only).

 Identify and select the stream to be analyzed (off-line or real-time).

Here is a brief description of how to start the TSCA and analyze a transport stream. Detailed descriptions of the various dialog boxes can be found in the TSCA section of the MTS400 Series system User Manual.

1. From the Start menu, select Start > All Programs > Tektronix MTS400 > Analyzers > TS Compliance Analyzer.

The TSCA opens and is immediately overlaid by the Open Transport Stream… dialog box.

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Starting an Application

NOTE. The Real-time Analysis selection in the Open Transport Stream… dialog box is not available in stand-alone configurations.

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Starting an Application

Setting the Interpretation Standard

For a stream to be analyzed correctly, the interpretation standard in the TSCA must match that used to create the stream. You can see the Base Standard and Region currently set for the TSCA by looking at the stream interpretation fields in the status bar of the Main window.

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RegionBase standard

Starting an Application

1. If you need to change the interpretation standard, click Change… in the Open

Transport Stream dialog box. The Stream Interpretation dialog box is displayed.

2. In the Stream Interpretation dialog box, select the Base Standard and Region

as required. Note that the scripts used in the current selection are listed in the Script Files pane.

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Off-Line Analysis

1. Select the File Analysis view.

2. Identify and select a file.

For the file to be analyzed correctly, the bit rate must be known. You can let the TSCA do this automatically or you can set it manually.

3. Calculate the stream bit rate.

If PCRs (Program Clock Reference) are present in the file, the TSCA is able to calculate the bit rate automatically either by prescanning the first 100 PCRs or by scanning the entire file. Scanning the entire file is a more accurate method of calculating the bit rate but analysis of the file will take longer.

If timestamping is present in the file to be analyzed, it can be used to provide a more accurate calculation of the bit rate. If timestamps are found not to be present, the bit rate will be calculated using PCRs.

The stream bit rate can also be set manually.

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Starting an Application

4. Set the CaptureVu™ packet index.

The packet index field allows you to specify how many packets in the stream are to be analyzed. The value entered will be the last packet analyzed; that is, from packet zero to the value entered. Note that if too small a sample of the stream is analyzed, insufficient service information may be available for meaningful analysis.

Clear the Stop Analysis at Packet Index check box to ensure full stream analysis.

5. Select OK to proceed with the off-line file analysis. During analysis of a

stream, a progress bar is displayed in the toolbar.

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Real-Time Analysis

1. Select the Real-time Analysis view.

2. Select the MTS400 Series system interface. This is the input on which your

real-time stream is being received. It can be ASI, SMPTE, DVB Parallel, an RF interface, or an IP interface. The drop-down list content will depend on which interface is fitted in the system (if any).

3. When the interface is selected, the available settings are displayed. Select a

configuration that may have been previously set up, or enter values and make adjustments as required.

4. If an IP connection is made, use the Browse button to open the Browse for IP

Flow… dialog box and select a session containing a transport stream.

5. Select OK to proceed with the real-time file analysis.

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Starting an Application

Stream Analysis Results

Figure 1-4 shows the result of off-line analysis. The layout of the real-time analysis view is similar.

Figure 1-4: TSCA - File Open

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Software Applications

This section provides an overview of the software applications that make up the MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems. Note that some options might not be enabled. Detailed descriptions of all applications can be found in the MTS400 Series system MPEG Test System User Manual.

The MTS4EA Compressed Video ES Analyzer options are described in the MTS4EA User Manual (071-1641-xx).

Table 2-1: MTS400 / MTS430 / MTS4SA / MTS4UP installed applications (continued)

Application Desktop Icon1

Analyzers

Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer (TSCA) - Real Time Real-time transport stream analysis with user-selectable 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.

Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer (TSCA) - Deferred Deferred transport stream analysis with user-selectable 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.

Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer Lite (TSCA) - Deferred Same as for the TS Analyzer except that the file size of transport streams to be analyzed is limited to 192 MB.

Packetized Elementary Stream (PES) Analyzer PES analysis with selectable test options. Shows PES program structure, header contents, packet contents,

PTS/DTS timing graphs and analysis reports.

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.

Elementary Stream Analyzer Elementary Stream analysis at video picture and audio level. This includes vector graphs and macroblock

picture quality.

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Table 2-1: MTS400 / MTS430 / MTS4SA / MTS4UP installed applications (continued)

Application Desktop Icon1

Carousel Analyzer Data analysis showing structure, bit rate, repetition rate, syntax and semantics of data items.

Generators

Carousel Generator Provides in-depth, off-line generation of MPEG-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 for new transport streams.

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. (The MTX100B/RTX100B/RTX130B players are described in their respective user manuals:

MTX100B User Manual, Tektronix part number 071-1927-xx, RTX100B User Manual, Tektronix part number 071-1930-xx, and RTX130B User Manual, Tektronix part number 071-1933-xx.)

Utilities

Make Seamless Wizard Guides the user through the process of creating an MPEG-2 file for use by Stream Player in continuously

looped operation.

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

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

If installed

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Appendices

Appendix A: Cleaning and 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.

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

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

Preventive 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 exterior surfaces of the instrument with a dry, lint-free cloth or a softbristle brush. If dirt remains, use a cloth or 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.

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CAUTION. Avoid getting moisture inside the instrument 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.

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

Cleaning the Compact Disc Drive

The compact disc drive requires routine maintenance to operate at maximum efficiency. The compact discs can be damaged if dirt and dust accumulate on the surface of the discs. Store any discs in their protective containers to keep them from being exposed to dust or dirt.

CAUTION. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components in the CD-ROM drive. Do not touch lens or exposed metallic parts on the platter, with the exception of the center hub.

Clean the face of the CD-ROM drive monthly with a cloth dampened with deionized water.

Cleaning the Keyboard

CAUTION. Do not allow moisture to enter the disc drive. When power is applied, the internal components might be damaged.

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.

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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 MTS400 Series system provided in this section can help you isolate problems. For a performance verification procedure, refer to the MTS400 Series system MPEG Test System

Technical Reference, supplied as a PDF file on the MTS400 Series system MPEG Test System Recovery CD-ROM.

Power-on diagnostics run when you first power on the instrument to start the test system application. These diagnostics check the operating system and hardware for correct operation. If error messages occur during the power-on diagnostics, there may be a system error that prevents the MTS400 Series system software from starting.

Table A-1 lists some of the symptoms of hardware problems (related to the operating system and peripheral devices) and possible solutions.

Table A-1: Troubleshooting power-on failures

Symptom Possible causes and recommended actions

Instrument does not power on Verify that the power cord is connected to the

instrument and to the power source.

Check that the instrument receives power when you push the On/Standby switch; check that fans start.

Check that power is available at the power source.

Contact your local Tektronix service center.

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

Power-on diagnostics fail Contact your local Tektronix service center. Instrument does not recognize

accessories such as monitor, printer, or keyboard

Instrument will not power off with On/Standby switch

Check for and remove any disk in the floppy disk drive; make sure instrument boots from the hard disk drive.

Check that accessories are properly connected or installed.

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 to close down tasks. Finally, try the hard shutdown procedure; push and hold the On/Standby switch for five seconds to power off the instrument.

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Software Problems

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

Many software problems are due to corrupt or missing software files. In most cases, the easiest way to solve software problems is to reinstall the software. See the Software Repair and Recovery appendix.

If you suspect networking problems, see Appendix C: Network Troubleshooting.

Hardware Problems

Hardware problems can have several causes. Review the installation instructions in this manual to verify that you have 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 you have a hardware problem.

Repackaging for Shipment

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.

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Packaging Inspection

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

If the condition of your packaging materials is poor, or if you are missing some of the components, it is strongly recommended 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, Tektronix part number 065-0714-xx, includes all the packaging material required to properly package the instrument for shipment.

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.

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

tag to the instrument showing the following:

 Owner’s name and address

 Instrument serial number

 Description of the problem(s) encountered and/or service required.

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.

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.

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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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Appendix B: MTS400 Series System Recovery

If you have problems with the MTS400 Series system software, use the procedures in this section to restore the system to factory default installation and configuration.

NOTE. If you are restoring software after replacing the hard disk drive with one that you ordered from Tektronix, follow the instructions provided with the hard disk replacement kit.

NOTE. The procedures described in this section are not applicable to the MTX100B/RTX100B/RTX130B.

Overview

These procedures require the MTS400 Series system Recovery media, which were shipped with your system (see Table B-1).

Table B-1: MTS400 Series system recovery media

Quantity Description Part number

1 ea Software package: Operating System Restore DVD,

MTS400 MPEG Test System

1 ea Software package: MTS400 MPEG Test System Installation

CD-ROM

Only a qualified technician who is familiar with installing drivers and configuring systems for networking should perform this installation.

These tips apply to the procedures in this section:

063-3971-xx

063-3814-xx

 Use default settings unless otherwise indicated in the following procedures.

 These procedures use drive “D:” as the CD-ROM drive.

 At the end of some steps, you are instructed to restart the system. To do this,

if you are prompted to restart, select Yes. If not prompted, select Shutdown from the Start menu and then select Restart the computer.

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Appendix B: MTS400 Series System Recovery

The procedures in this appendix tell you how to:

 Restore the operating system to factory default

 Reinstate the SCSI drives (if required)

 Install MTS400 Series system applications

 Reinstate the software license option key

 Reformat the SCSI drives (if required)

The complete system includes:

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2B

• Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2

• SigmaTel C-Major Sound Driver

• Mobility Radeon 7500 Display Driver (ATI)

• Tektronix Soft Power Down Driver & Shutdown Service

• Intel EtherExpress PRO/100B and PRO/1000 PCI Adapter Driver

• Symbios SCSI Driver

• Nero CD/DVD recording software

• Intel Application Accelerator

• Intel INF Update

• Media Player 10

• Tektronix MTS400 Series system MPEG Test Systems application software

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Appendix B: MTS400 Series System Recovery

Restore Operating System

In some situations, such as when the power is interrupted or files are mistakenly deleted, the system might fail to boot from the hard drive. If this happens, use the MTS400 Series System Recovery media to restore the hard drive to factory default installation status.

CAUTION. To avoid losing access to your licensed applications, you must use the

MTS400 Series system Recovery media supplied with the unit (or subsequent upgrade).

MTS400 Series System Operating System Restore

To restore the MTS400 Series system operating system, use the following steps. This restore process is effective only if the hard disk drive is still good. The process will restore the operations system and the application software. (The process should take less than 30 minutes.)

CAUTION. To prevent data loss, back up your hard drive before you restore the MTS400 Series system. All data on the hard drive will be destroyed during the system restore process.

1. Start the MTS400 Series system with the MTS400 Series System Operating System Restore DVD in the CD-ROM drive. The system will autostart the

recovery application.

2. Push the “1” key to begin the system restore process. The Acquiring Device… dialog box will appear briefly and display a progress bar.

3. When the system restore is complete, remove the DVD from the CD-ROM drive, push any key and then push the “4” key.

4. When prompted, push the “Y” key to reboot the instrument.

5. On startup, the system will prompt you to set up Windows XP. Follow the on- screen procedure, accepting defaults where necessary.

6. Allow the system to restart when prompted.

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Reinstate the SCSI Drives

After restoring the operating system, confirm that the SCSI drives (drives E and F) have been recognized by the system. Figure B-1 shows the drives in the Windows Explorer.

Figure B-1: SCSI drives automatically recognized

If the drives (E and F) are not listed in Windows Explorer, complete the following procedure to allow them to be recognized by the system.

1. Open the Windows Disk Management window (Start > Control Panel >

Performance and Maintenance > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Storage > Disk management).

Note that Disk 0 and Disk 1 are described as Foreign, as shown in Figure B-2.

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Figure B-2: Computer Management - SCSI drives, foreign

2. Right-click on Disk 0 or Disk 1 and select Import Foreign Disks… from the

shortcut menu (see Figure B-3).

Figure B-3: Select Import Foreign Disks…

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3. In the Import Foreign Disks dialog box, ensure that the disk group is checked

and select OK.

Figure B-4: Import Foreign Disks dialog box

4. In the Foreign Disk Volumes dialog box, select OK.

Figure B-5: Foreign Disk Volumes dialog box

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The disk display should now be as shown in Figure B-6.

Figure B-6: SCSI drives manually recognized

This completes the MTS400 Operating System Restore Procedure.

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Install the MTS400 Series System Applications

The procedure for installing the MTS400 Series system applications on either an MTS400 or an MTS430 is similar to the procedure for stand-alone installations (see page 1-27).

In the procedure described on page 1-29 (MTS4SA Stand-Alone System Installation section), select MTS400 Platform (shown in Figure B-7) and continue with the installation.

Figure B-7: MTS400 Installation – Setup Type

Note that after installing the MTS400 applications, the software license key must be reinstated - this is also described in the stand-alone installation procedure (see page 1-27).

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Reformat the SCSI Drives

CAUTION. All data stored on the SCSI drives will be lost when they are reset. Ensure that any important data is backed up.

Two SCSI (small computer system interface) hard drives are used for MPEG file storage. If the drives have become corrupted, they should be reset using the following procedure:

1. Insert the MTS400 Series system Operating System Restore DVD in the CD-

ROM drive. Locate the SCSI_DRV folder.

2. Copy the whole SCSI_DRV folder to the C: drive. The folder contains the

following files:

 drives.bat

 readme.doc

 complete.txt

 complete2.txt

3. Remove the MTS400 Series system Operating System Restore DVD.

4. In the SCSI_DRV folder, run the file drives.bat (double-click on the file

name).

5. When the process is complete, restart the instrument.

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Appendix C: Network Troubleshooting

Networks are based on standards; however, there are many unique characteristics of each network (LAN or WAN) that make it difficult to troubleshoot without a thorough knowledge of the specific network. Consequently, an expert who knows your network characteristics should perform in-depth network troubleshooting.

This appendix provides some basic procedures that can eliminate some of the more common sources of network errors. If you cannot resolve problems using these procedures, contact your network administrator.

Basic Requirements

Fulfill the following requirements before 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 are not using the ports assigned to the test system components.

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Appendix C: Network Troubleshooting

IP Parameters

The illustrations in this section show how each IP parameter (IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway) can negatively 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 Figure C-1, 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.

Test system:

Rennes

Figure C-1: Incorrect IP address

Test system:

TVTest_2

IP address: 128.193.99.2

Test system:

TVTest_1

No TCP/IP

communication

IP address: 128.181.99.62 IP address: 128.181.99.62

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Incorrect Subnet Mask

Subnets and subnetting networks are complex and require a thorough understanding of IP addressing. Call your network administrator if you think your networking problem involves subnets. Figure C-2 shows a simple (and fairly common) subnet mask problem.

In Figure C-2, the subnet mask for TVTest_1 indicates that the network address is contained in the first two bytes of the IP address. In dotted decimal notation, the network address is 128.181. This information allows the device to communicate with any other device with the same network address without being routed through a default gateway.

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

IP address: 128.181.96.201

Router

Test system:

Rennes

IP address: 128.181.99.82 IP address: 128.181.99.72

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Test system:

Carnac

Test system:

TVTest_2

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Figure C-2: Incorrect subnet mask

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.

No TCP/IP

communication

Test system:

TVTest_1

IP address: 128.181.99.62 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

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 on 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). See Figure C-3.

IP address: 128.181.96.201

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Default gateway: 128.181.96.1

Test system:

Carmac

Gateway

(router)

IP address: 128.181.99.1

Test system:

Rennes

IP address: 128.181.99.82 IP address: 128.181.99.72

Gateway

(router)

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Default gateway: 128.181.99.1 Default gateway: 128.181.99.1

WAN

Test system:

TVTest_2

IP address: 128.181.96.1

communication

No TCP/IP

Test system:

TVTest

IP address: 128.181.99.62

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Default gateway: 128.181.99.10

Figure C-3: Incorrect default gateway IP address

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Appendix C: Network Troubleshooting

Common Troubleshooting Procedures

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

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 an indicated host machine. This determines whether your packets arrived at the destination. To run ping, use the following procedure:

1. Select Run from the Start menu. The Run dialog box appears.

2. Type one of the following into the Run text box:

ping machineName

ping IPaddress

In the examples, machineName and IPaddress represent the host machine name and IP address, respectively, of the networked device you are trying to ping.

3. Click OK.

A DOS window indicates whether or not the machine is responding to the ping. In Figure C-4, the destination machine (Oxford4) is not responding.

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Figure C-4: Ping.exe command window

Ping only runs briefly, and the DOS window closes when the process is complete.

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. To run tracert, use the following procedure:

1. Select Run from the Start menu. The Run dialog box appears.

2. Type one of the following into the Run text box:

tracert machineName

tracert IPaddress

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

3. Click OK.

A DOS window (see Figure C-5) indicates the progress of your packets. The far right column indicates the IP address of the nodes on the network that successfully pass your tracert packets. This information indicates the last good node on the path to the destination device.

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Figure C-5: Tracert.exe command window

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

1. Select Run from the Start menu. The Run dialog box appears.

2. Enter one of the following and push Enter, where machineName or IPaddress

is the network name or IP address, respectively, of the device you are trying to look up.

nslookup machineName

nslookup IPaddress

The network name and IP address of the device you are trying to look up is displayed. If your network uses DNS, the IP address and network name of the DNS server is also displayed. See Figure C-6.

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Figure C-6: Command prompt with nslookup results

Sources of Network Information

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 as 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/

This site is particularly useful for networks that use Cisco devices. (This URL was valid as of January 2005.)

 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 Engineer certification, and covers TCP/IP and network troubleshooting.

 Taylor, E. Network Troubleshooting Handbook. New York, NY. McGraw–

Hill, 1999

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Glossary

Tektronix MTS4UP, MTS4SA, MTS430, MTS400 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Warranty 2

Warranty 9(b)

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

General Safety Summary

Service Safety Summary

Environmental Considerations

Preface

Related Material

Manual Conventions

Product Description

Features and Benefits

Hardware Features

Options

Accessories

Software Protection

MTS400 Series System Installation

Unpacking the MTS400 Series System

Standard Test System Interconnections

Powering On and Off

Network Installation

Duplex Operation

MTS4SA Stand-Alone System Installation

Installation

VLC Media Player Installation

Starting an Application

Starting the TSCA

Setting the Interpretation Standard

Off-Line Analysis

Real-Time Analysis

Stream Analysis Results

Operating Basics

Software Applications

Appendix A: Cleaning and Maintenance

General Care

Preventive Maintenance

In Case of Problems

Repackaging for Shipment

Appendix B: MTS400 Series System Recovery

Overview

Restore Operating System

Install the MTS400 Series System Applications

Reformat the SCSI Drives

Appendix C: Network Troubleshooting

Basic Requirements

IP Parameters

Common Troubleshooting Procedures

Sources of Network Information