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MTSA-HW and MTSA-PC
MPEG Test Systems
Quick Start User Manual
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MTSA-HW and MTSA-PC
MPEG Test Systems
Quick Start User Manual
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid
personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do
so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to performing service.
Supports MTSA firmware v3.3.1 and above.
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protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued
and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges
reserved.
TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
CaptureVu and FlexVu Plus are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
Table of Contents
Important safety information ................................................................................................................................ iii
General safety summary
Service safety summary ................................................................................................................................ iv
Terms in the manual ....................................................................................................................................... v
Terms on the product ..................................................................................................................................... v
Symbols on the product .................................................................................................................................. v
Compliance Information ...................................................................................................................................... vii
EMC compliance ........................................................................................................................................... vii
Safety compliance ........................................................................................................................................ viii
Environmental considerations ...................................................................................................................... ix
Preface ................................................................................................................................................................ xi
Key features .................................................................................................................................................. xi
Applications .................................................................................................................................................. xii
Installation
MTSA-HW system hardware installation ........................................................................................................ 1
Before installation ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Operating requirements ............................................................................................................................ 1
Controls and connectors .......................................................................................................................... 3
Power-on and power-off procedures ........................................................................................................ 6
Network installation .................................................................................................................................. 8
Floating license system installation ................................................................................................................ 9
Floating license server requirements ..................................................................................................... 10
Floating license installation procedure ................................................................................................... 10
Install and configure the floating license server software ....................................................................... 10
Configure the floating license client software ......................................................................................... 12
MTSA-PC standalone system installation .................................................................................................... 15
System requirements ............................................................................................................................. 15
Install the MTSA software ...................................................................................................................... 15
VLC media player installation ....................................................................................................................... 20
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Operation
Product description ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Software applications ................................................................................................................................... 22
Starting an application .................................................................................................................................. 24
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Duplex operation .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Setting up loopback ................................................................................................................................ 25
Interface card status LEDs ........................................................................................................................... 26
Floating license operation ............................................................................................................................ 27
Procedures
Using the Multiplexer
Create a new stream using the Multiplexer ............................................................................................ 29
Using the Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer ...................................................................................... 42
Using the PES Analyzer ............................................................................................................................... 46
Using the T-STD Buffer Analyzer ................................................................................................................. 49
Using the ES Analyzer ................................................................................................................................. 54
TSCA FlexVuPlus display ............................................................................................................................ 57
Multiple input monitoring .............................................................................................................................. 61
Accessories
Standard accessories ................................................................................................................................... 63
Options and upgrades .................................................................................................................................. 63
Options ................................................................................................................................................... 63
MTSA-UP upgrade kits ........................................................................................................................... 64
User maintenance
General care ................................................................................................................................................ 67
Preventative maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 67
Cleaning the exterior .............................................................................................................................. 67
In case of problems ...................................................................................................................................... 68
Software problems ................................................................................................................................. 68
Hardware problems ................................................................................................................................ 69
Returning the instrument for service ............................................................................................................ 69
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Important safety information
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a
safe condition.
To safely perform service on this product, see Service safety summary, which follows General safety summary in this manual.
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or
any products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
This product shall be in accordance with local and national codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow generally accepted safety procedures, in addition to
the safety precautions specified in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved must remove the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is operating correctly.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other
component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the responsibility of the assembler of 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. Do not use the
provided power cord for other products.
Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the 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, make sure the product is properly grounded.
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location. Do not
position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all times to allow for
quick disconnection if needed.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all rating and markings on the product. Consult the product
manual for further rating information before making connections to the product.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open. Hazardous
voltage exposure is possible.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified
service personnel. Disable the product if it is damaged.
Do not use the product if it is damaged or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and disconnect
the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further operation.
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Important safety information
Before use, inspect voltage probes, test leads, and accessories for mechanical damage and replace when damaged. Do not use
probes or test leads if they are damaged, if there is exposed metal, or if a wear indicator shows. Examine the exterior of the
product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing pieces. Use only specified replacement parts.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a warm
environment.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean the product.
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for details on installing the product so it has
proper ventilation. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and must never be covered or otherwise obstructed. Do not
push objects into any of the openings.
Provide a safe working environment. Always place the product in a location convenient for viewing the display and indicators.
Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads. Improper or prolonged keyboard or pointer use may
result in serious injury. Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an ergonomics professional
to avoid stress injuries.
NOTE. Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.
Service safety summary
The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product. Only
qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety summary
before performing any service procedures.
To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.
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 product power and disconnect the power cord from the mains power
before removing any covers or panels, or opening the case for servicing.
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.
Verify safety after repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric strength after performing a repair.
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Important safety information
Terms in the 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:
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DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
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WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
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CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the product
When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any
actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to ratings in the manual.)
When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature of the potential
hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to
ratings in the manual.)
The following symbols may appear on the product:
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Compliance Information
This section lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and environmental standards with which the instrument
complies. This product is intended for use by professionals and trained personnel only; it is not designed for use in households or
by children.
EMC compliance
EU EMC Directive
Meets intent of Directive 2014/30/EU for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following
specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
EN 61326-1. EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
CISPR 11. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A.
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2
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IEC 61000-4-2. Electrostatic discharge immunity
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IEC 61000-4-3. RF electromagnetic field immunity
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IEC 61000-4-4. Electrical fast transient / burst immunity
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IEC 61000-4-5. Power line surge immunity
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IEC 61000-4-6. Conducted RF Immunity
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IEC 61000-4-8. Power frequency magnetic field immunity test
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IEC 61000-4-11. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity
EN 61000-3-2. AC power line harmonic emissions
EN 61000-3-3.
Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker
Australia/New Zealand EMC
Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard, in accordance with ACMA:
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CISPR 11.
Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A.
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This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference.
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For compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables that incorporate low impedance connection between the cable shield and the
connector shell should be used.
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Compliance Information
Safety compliance
This section lists the safety standards with which the product complies and other safety compliance information.
EU low voltage directive
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official Journal of the European Union:
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.
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EN 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General
Requirements.
U.S. nationally recognized testing laboratory listing
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UL 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General
Requirements.
Canadian certification
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CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory
Use – Part 1: General Requirements.
Additional compliances
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IEC 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1:
General Requirements.
Equipment type
Test and measuring equipment.
Safety class
Class 1 - grounded product.
Pollution degree descriptions
A measure of the contaminants that could occur in the environment around and within a product. Typically the internal
environment inside a product is considered to be the same as the external. Products should be used only in the environment for
which they are rated.
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Pollution degree 1. No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Products in this category are generally
encapsulated, hermetically sealed, or located in clean rooms.
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Pollution degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is
caused by condensation must be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary condensation
occurs only when the product is out of service.
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Pollution degree 3. Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution that becomes conductive due to condensation.
These are sheltered locations where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected from direct
sunshine, rain, or direct wind.
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Pollution degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical outdoor
locations.
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Pollution degree rating
Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Rated for indoor, dry location use only.
IP rating
IP20 (as defined in IEC 60529).
Measurement and overvoltage category descriptions
Measurement terminals on this product may be rated for measuring mains voltages from one or more of the following categories
(see specific ratings marked on the product and in the manual).
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Category II. Circuits directly connected to the building wiring at utilization points (socket outlets and similar points).
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Category III. In the building wiring and distribution system.
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Category IV. At the source of the electrical supply to the building.
NOTE. Only mains power supply circuits have an overvoltage category rating. Only measurement circuits have a measurement
category rating. Other circuits within the product do not have either rating.
Mains overvoltage category rating
Overvoltage category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1).
Environmental considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Restriction of hazardous substances
Complies with RoHS2 Directive 2011/65/EU.
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. 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.
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according to
Directives 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For
information about recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site.
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Compliance Information
Battery recycling
This product contains a small installed lithium metal button cell. Please properly dispose of or recycle the cell at its end of life
according to local government regulations.
Perchlorate materials
This product contains one or more type CR lithium batteries. According to the state of California, CR lithium batteries are
classified as perchlorate materials and require special handling.
Transporting batteries
The small lithium primary button cell contained in this equipment does not exceed 1 gram of lithium metal content per cell, and
the cell type has been shown by the manufacturer to comply with the applicable requirements of the UN Manual of Tests and
Criteria Part III, Sub-section 38.3. Consult your carrier to determine which lithium battery transportation requirements are
applicable to your configuration, including to its re-packaging and re-labeling, prior to reshipment of the product by any mode of
transport.
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Preface
This manual describes the functions and use of the Tektronix MTSA-HW and MTSA-PC MPEG Test Systems.
NOTE. The following naming conventions are used in this manual:
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MTSA-HW – for information that applies to only the MTSA-HW instrument
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MTSA-PC – for information that applies to only the standalone software
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MTSA – for information that applies to both the MTSA-HW and MTSA-PC products
The MTSA family of MPEG Test Systems provides comprehensive MPEG transport stream (TS) analysis and interoperability
testing. Its deep analysis of the TS, PES (Packetized Elementary Stream), and elementary streams helps track down sources of
picture anomalies and identify transport streams with syntax errors. Its ability to capture events for deep analysis is also critical to
identifying the root cause of problems.
The MTSA can be delivered as a rack mountable 1RU full rack instrument (MTSA-HW) or as standalone software (MTSA-PC).
The MTSA has a high-speed analysis engine that enables reduced time to insight, rapid development, evaluation, deployment,
and diagnostics of next generation DTV and IPTV systems and services.
Key features
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Perform analysis of key regional DTV standards - The MTSA supports the DVB, ATSC, ISDB, and ISDB-TB (Brazil) regional
standards and the specific SI (Service Information) for terrestrial, cable, and satellite transmission
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Connect to the most important physical interfaces used for transmission - A range of RF and IP interfaces and analysis
capabilities provide the necessary connectivity to diagnose problems anywhere in the network environment, whether that be
transmission links (RF or IP layer) or content processing (TS layer)
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Analyze content using the common DTV compression technologies - the MTSA tools support H.265 (HEVC), H.264, VC1,
MPEG 2 and MPEG 1 compression standards
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Test and analyze the structure of the TS and the content contained within that stream - A full range of tools enables QoS
(Quality of Service) and QoE (Quality of Experience) with logging for fault diagnosis and reduced time to insight for both
constant and variable bit rate streams (CBR and VBR).
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Using CaptureVu® technology lets engineers capture and analyze
system events in real time and deferred time to debug intermittent and complex problems that traditional analyzers miss
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Perform custom parametric testing and analysis - The MTSA options include a versatile Multiplexer and Generator that can
be used to provide stimulus with parametric capabilities and IP multisession replication to characterize behavior of network
or the Device Under Test (DUT)
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Perform in depth, repeatable, objective Picture Quality Analysis - the MTSA PQ software can be used to perform full
reference Picture Quality Analysis based on the Human Vision Model allowing users to assess CODEC performance and
troubleshoot picture issues in their content. The MTSA PQ option is the award winning PQA software
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Some timing related measurements are not possible with VBR streams.
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Applications
Equipment manufacturers - research and development
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CaptureVu® technology allows rapid isolation and debugging of equipment and system faults
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High-performance Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) IP connectivity and integrated cross-layer analysis enable diagnosis of complex
timing problems in video over IP and IPTV network equipment
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Multiplexer/Remultiplexer allows flexible test stream creation and modification
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Rapid and in-depth analysis of selected elements of transport streams to confirm functionality and compliance to standards
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Set-top box buffer testing and verification
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Elementary stream analysis option for codec design and optimization High-accuracy picture quality analysis based upon the
Human Vision Model for device design optimization and fault diagnosis
Figure 1: MTSA CaptureVu
®
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Equipment manufacturers - manufacturing test
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Tclips Test Streams together with the Multiplexer/Remultiplexer allow custom test stream creation and editing for fast and
flexible equipment stress testing
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Stream playout and recording provide a repeatable test source with seamless looping and continuous time-stamping for test
and alignment of STBs, IRDs, and modulators
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Multiport ASI and IP interfaces allow multiple devices to be tested simultaneously
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Duplex operation allows end-to-end testing of system network elements
Broadcaster and network operator engineering
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RF and IP connectivity and analysis provide a single-box solution for broadcast system troubleshooting at any point in the
network
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Integrated cross-layer fault analysis and logging for network fault diagnosis reduces time to insight when troubleshooting
and removes the need for additional IP- or RF-specific diagnostic equipment
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CaptureVu® technology allows for the isolation of intermittent network problems that other analyzers are not capable of
isolating
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Video and audio quality analysis that help distinguish between impairments resulting from network distribution versus
artifacts resulting from compression
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Elementary stream compliance option for evaluating different vendors’ compression equipment and diagnosing faults
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Installation
The installation information is divided into sections for each of the installation types:
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MTSA-HW system hardware. This section describes how to install the MTSA-HW system hardware, how to use the
controls and connectors, how to power-on and power-off the instrument, and how to connect the instrument to your local
Ethernet network. See MTSA-HW system hardware installation on page 1.
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Floating license system (Option FLT only). This section describes how to install and configure Option FLT, which
provides a floating license system for the MTSA software applications. See Floating license system installation on
9.
page
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MTSA-PC standalone system. This section describes how to install the MTSA-PC standalone system software. See
MTSA-PC standalone system installation on page 15. If you ordered Option FLT, you should install the floating license
system before installing the MTSA-PC software.
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VLC Media Player. This section describes how to download and install the latest version of the VLC Media Player, which
enables you to to view video in the Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer (TSCA) application. See VLC media player
installation on page 20.
MTSA-HW system hardware installation
This section describes how to install the MTSA-HW system hardware and how to connect the system to your local network.
Before installation
Perform the following product inspection procedure when you receive your instrument.
1. Inspect the shipping carton for external damage, which indicates possible damage to the instrument.
2. Remove the MTSA-HW instrument from the shipping carton.
3. Check that the instrument has not been damaged in transit. The exterior should not have any scratches or impact marks.
Before shipment, the instrument is thoroughly inspected for mechanical defects.
NOTE. Save the shipping carton and packaging materials for instrument repackaging in case shipment becomes necessary.
See Returning the instrument for service on page 69.
4. Verify whether you received the standard accessories and any optional accessories that you ordered. See Accessories on
page 63
.
Operating requirements
This section provides the environmental and power operating requirements for the instrument. For additional information on
product environmental and power specifications, see the MTSA-HW MPEG Test System Specifications and Performance
Verification Technical Reference.
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Environmental operating requirements. Check that the location of your installation has the proper operating environment as
listed in the following table.
CAUTION. Damage to the instrument can occur if this instrument is powered on at temperatures outside the specified
temperature range.
Table 1: Environmental requirements
Parameter Specification
Temperature Operating 0 °C to + 40 °C
Non operating –20 °C to + 60 °C
Cooling Ventilation Internal fans provide forced air circulation. Do not block
ventilation openings
Bare instrument To ensure proper airflow, there must be at least 2 inches of
clearance on both sides of the instrument, at least 2 inches of
clearance from the rear of the instrument, and at least a
1/2 inch of clearance from the top of the instrument.
Rackmount kit Use only the Tektronix Rackmount Slides and Rails Kit (MTSA-
HW RACK) to install this instrument in an equipment rack. To
ensure proper airflow when installing the instrument in a closed
rack with solid walls, there must be at least 2 inches of
clearance from both sides of the instrument chassis to the rack
side walls, at least 3 inches of clearance from the rear of the
instrument to the rack's back wall, and at least a 1/2 inch of
clearance from the top of the instrument to another installed
instrument. The rack intake air to the side vents must not
exceed 40 °C.
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Electrical power requirements. The instrument operates from an AC power input. Check that your location provides the proper
electrical power requirements as listed in the following table.
Use the proper power cord with the instrument. Standard accessories on page 63 The following table lists the power
requirements for the instrument.
Table 2: Electrical requirements
Requirement Specification
Line voltage range 100 to 240 V
CAUTION. To reduce the risk of fire and shock, ensure that the mains supply voltage
fluctuations do not exceed 10% of the operating voltage range.
Line frequency 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 100 W typical
200 W maximum
AC
WARNING. In the instrument, only the line conductor is fused for over-current protection. The fuse is internal and not user
replaceable. Do not attempt to replace the fuse. If you suspect the fuse has blown, return the unit to an authorized service center
for repair.
Controls and connectors
This section describes the MTSA-HW system instrument controls and connectors. The analysis functions (if enabled) can be
used with no installation other than providing power and making a transport stream available on the hard disk of the instrument.
The monitoring and real-time analysis functions similarly require power, but also require connection to an external transport
stream.
The MTSA-HW system is configured with the software and hardware options that you ordered at the time of purchase. MTSAHW system options can be added using upgrade kits available from Tektronix.
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. When the instrument is mounted in an equipment rack,
maintain at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance from the back wall of the rack.
CAUTION. Do not supply power to the instrument until all other connections have been made.
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Front panel controls and connectors. The following figure and table illustrates the MTSA-HW front panel controls and
connectors.
Figure
Description
reference
1 Power / Standby button. Press the button to turn the instrument on or off. To completely remove power from
the instrument, remove the power cord.
CAUTION. To prevent data loss, it is strongly recommended that you first shut down the instrument using the
power button before disconnecting the power cord.
2 Headphone jack. 1/4 inch headphone jack for listening to the selected video.
3 USB ports. Two USB 3.0 ports for connecting a mouse and keyboard, upgrading the instrument firmware, or
saving screen and stream captures.
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Rear panel connectors. The following figure and table illustrates the MTSA-HW system connectors.
Figure
Description Figure
reference
1 AC power input. Connector for AC power
source.
Ensure that you use the proper power cord for
your location.
2 DisplayPort (DP). Two DisplayPort outputs for
external monitors.
3 SERIAL. The Serial Interface 9-pin connector is
not used.
4 Ethernet ports. Standard RJ-45 connector for
10/100/1000Base-T (GigE)Ethernet cable used
for video input; identical port for control. It is
recommended to use the left port for control and
the right port for video.
5 HDMI port. HDMI port output for an external
monitor.
Description
reference
6 USB ports. Four USB 3.0 ports for connecting
a mouse and keyboard, upgrading the
instrument firmware, or saving screen and
stream captures.
7 Mic input. This connector is for future use.
8 Audio output. 3.5 mm line out port for using
headphones to listen to the selected video.
9 Audio input. This connector is for future use.
10 Interface card bays. Two bays for the optional
interface cards.
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Optional interface card connectors. The MTSA-HW system can be configured with up to two optional cards that support
various transport streams, networks, and peripheral devices. This section describes each of the available option cards and their
connectors.
See the MTSA-HW MPEG Test System Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference for more detailed
information about each connector and signal input and output formats for each of the option cards.
Table 3: Optional interface cards and connectors
Multiport ASI Interface (Option ASI)
Four input/output connectors (BNC, 75
Dual Input DVB-S/S2 Interface (Option DS2)
Two RF input connectors; two ASI output connectors
(BNC, 75 Ω). Supports DVB-S QPSK and DVB-S2
QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK and 32APSK demodulation.
Includes level, BER, MER, SNR, constellation points.
Multifunction SDR RF Interface (Option SDR)
One RF input connector. Supports DVB-T, ISDB-T/Tb,
QAM A/B/C and 8VSB. Includes level, BER, MER,
constellation points.
Ω)
10GBase-SR Dual Optical Port 10Gb/s NIC (Option
10GS)
Includes Short Reach SFP+ Modules (850 nm).
Power-on and power-off procedures
This section describes how to apply power to the instrument and how to power-on and power-off the instrument.
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Power cord installation. This instrument is powered by an AC power source. Connect the power cord to the power connector
on the rear panel of the instrument as shown below. The power connector is keyed to be directional, with the flat portion of the
power cord housing facing the left of the instrument (as viewed from the rear). When fully inserted, the power cord housing
latches onto the instrument power connector.
CAUTION. To minimize the risk of damage to the instrument, it is strongly recommended that the power cord be connected to the
instrument before the power cord is connected to the AC power source.
Figure 2: Connecting the power cord to the instrument
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Power-on procedure.
1. Apply power to the instrument.
NOTE. If the MTSA-HW instrument was previously powered off by a power interruption or by removing the power cord from
the rear of the instrument, the instrument will power on when power is reapplied.
2. Press the Power/Standby button on the instrument front panel to turn the instrument on.
NOTE. The Power/Standby button illuminates during the power-on sequence and then turns off during normal instrument
operation.
Power-off procedure.
1. Press the Power/Standby button on the instrument front panel to put the instrument in standby mode. Power off the
instrument using the Windows shutdown process (select Start > Power > Shut down...). The system (including
applications) will shut down automatically.
CAUTION. To prevent data loss, it is strongly recommended that you first shut down the instrument before disconnecting
the power cord.
2. To completely remove power from the MTSA-HW, disconnect the power cord from the instrument. The power cord has a
locking mechanism to keep it attached to the instrument. Push the button on the cord housing to release the locking
mechanism.
Network installation
The MTSA-HW 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 supplied with your network hardware
and software.
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 section 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:
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Configure your system for use on your network. Contact your network administrator for details. The MTSA-HW NICs are set
to DHCP for auto address setup.
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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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IP parameters. The illustrations in this section show how each IP parameter (IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway) can
negatively affect network connectivity.
Common troubleshooting procedures. Many of the procedures performed in the following sections are common tasks.
NIC bandwidth limitations. The MTSA-HW platform provides two CAT5 Network Interface Cards (NICs) for analyzing IP
signals. See Rear panel connectors on page 5. As shown below, you can use the Control Panel > Network and Internet >
Network Connections view to see the available network connections.
The I/O bandwidth limitations for both 1 Gbps NICs are:
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MPEG Player output of up to 250 Mbps
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TSCA IP input of up to 600 Mbps
Option 10GS interface. The Option 10GS (10 Gbps) interface card has a device name of Intel X520 and the I/O bandwidth
limitations are:
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MPEG Player output of up to 300 Mbps
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TSCA IP input of up to 600 Mbps
Floating license system installation
Option FLT adds a floating license that enables you to use the MTSA analysis software on multiple computers connected to your
network. The floating licence mechanism requires that the license server software be installed on the MTSA-HW system or on a
network machine.
NOTE. For MTSA-HW system users, you do not have to install the license server software on the MTSA-HW system. You can
install the license server software on any machine on your network.
When you order Option FLT, the MTSA software is provided with a floating license, which uses a hardware key located on a
license server or local machine to provide the license key. This means that in order to run the MTSA software, you must have the
MTSA hardware key installed on the computer or server running the software.
NOTE. The hardware key is very important as it contains the MTSA license and therefore embodies the value of the
MTSA product. If the hardware key is lost, you will have to purchase another hardware key, which may be at full list price of the
software.
After you install Option FLT, your system will have a minimum of two floating licenses:
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One license from your original MTSA-HW or MTSA-PC system
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At least one license from Option FLT
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