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Tektronix MTM400 User Manual

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MTM400
MPEG Transport Stream Monitor
071-1224-08
This document supports software version 2.6.x and above.
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  • Page 1 User Manual MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor 071-1224-08 This document supports software version 2.6.x and above. www.tektronix.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright ©Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its suppliers and are protected by United States 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This software is provided under license from Tektronix, Inc. Retention of this program for more than thirty (30) days or use of the program in any manner constitutes acceptance of the license terms. CAREFULLY READ THE ENCLOSED SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. If you cannot agree to the license terms, promptly contact the nearest Tektronix Field Office for return assistance.
  • Page 6 Tektronix or any third party from whom Tektronix may have obtained a respective licensing right if Customer fails to comply with any term or condition and such failure is not remedied within thirty (30) days after notice hereof from Tektronix or such third party.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Device Status ......................3-2 View Device Log ....................3-4 Device Configuration.................... 3-6 Device Information ..................... 3-15 SNMP........................3-16 Stream View ...................... 3-17 Monitoring Overview Screen (Summary Screen)..........3-20 Detail Screen ....................... 3-22 Tests Screen ......................3-23 MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...
  • Page 8 QAM (Annex A and Annex C) .................3-120 QAM (Annex B II)....................3-124 COFDM......................3-128 8VSB .........................3-132 8PSK (Phase Shift Keying) ................3-135 SMPTE310 Settings ..................3-138 ASI Settings ......................3-138 Gigabit Ethernet Interface .................3-139 Input Card Configuration Presets ..............3-150 MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...
  • Page 9 Resetting the IP Address ..................A-3 Setting Up the Network ..................A-7 Network Naming....................A-8 Network Latency....................A-8 Appendix B: Maintenance................. B-1 Preventative Maintenance ..................B-1 Rack Mounting..................... B-2 Gigabit Ethernet Interface – SFP Module............B-7 Glossary Index MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 1-1: MTM400 connectors (shown with QPSK interface)........1-10 Figure 1-2: Logging on ....................1-16 Figure 1-3: Hotspot view ....................1-17 Figure 1-4: Summary view ....................1-17 Figure 2-1: Front panel ...................... 2-2 Figure 2-2: RUI overview....................2-3 Figure 2-3: Hotspot view ....................
  • Page 11 Figure A-2: Transport stream processor reset switches.............A-6 Figure B-1: Chassis section rack slides................B-2 Figure B-2: Rack mounted sections .................. B-3 Figure B-3: Remove handle-retaining screw..............B-4 Figure B-4: Attaching the ground strap to the MTM400 ..........B-5 MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...
  • Page 12 Figure B-6: Installing or removing the rack slides............B-6 Figure B-7: SFP module ....................B-7 Figure B-8: SFP module - Dismounting ................B-8 Figure B-9: SFP module - Mounted................. B-9 Figure B-10: SFP module - Connected ................B-9 MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents List of Tables Table 1-1: MTM400 options ....................1-2 Table 1-2: MTM400 power cord options ................1-3 Table 1-3: Standard MTM400 Accessories................1-4 Table 1-4: Optional MTM400 Accessories................1-4 Table 1-5: MTM400 field upgrade kits................1-5 Table 1-6: MTM400 options summary ................1-7 Table 1-7: Electrical operating requirements ..............1-10...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents viii MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 15: General Safety Summary

    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 installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...
  • Page 16 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 Protective Ground Refer to Manual (Earth) Terminal MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 17: Service Safety Summary

    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. Use only Tektronix approved components when servicing the unit. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...
  • Page 18 Service Safety Summary MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 19: Environmental Considerations

    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. This product is known to contain lead, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium. xiii MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...
  • Page 20 Environmental Considerations MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 21: Preface

    Operating Basics A basic guide to the MTM400 user interface(s). Reference A complete reference to all of the MTM400 features as accessed through the user interface. Appendix A: Networking Details on configuring the instrument for network operation.

  • Page 22: Related Material

    Characters you press on your keyboard Example: Press to copy the selected text. CTRL+C Paths to components on your hard drive Example: The program files are installed at the following location: C:\Program Files\Tektronix\ MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting Started...

  • Page 25: Overview

    The user interface is accessed through a Remote User Interface (RUI). The RUI allows the status of the MTM400 to be determined from anywhere in the world and provides remote control of the measurements and configuration to the administrator.

  • Page 26: Options And Accessories

    Options and Accessories The tables in this section list the options and accessories available for the MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor. Options Tables 1-1 and 1-2 list the options that are available for the MTM400. Table 1-1: MTM400 options (continued) Nomenclature Description Deliverables Opt.

  • Page 27: Table 1-2: Mtm400 Power Cord Options

    User Manual (English). Opt. L5 User Manual (Japanese). Opt. R3 3 year extended warranty. Opt. R5 5 year extended warranty. Table 1-2: MTM400 power cord options (continued) Nomenclature Description North America Power Universal Euro Power United Kingdom Power Australia Power...

  • Page 28: Table 1-3: Standard Mtm400 Accessories

    Cable Assy, RF, Coaxial, RFD, 1, 75 ohm, RG179, 7.25 L MTM400 QB2 QAM Annex B 174-5135-xx Cable Assy, RF, BNC to BNC, 75 ohm 174-3891-xx Cable Assy, RF, Coaxial, RFD, 1, 75 ohm, RG179, 7.25 L MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 29: Field Upgrade Kits

    Cable Assy, RF, Coaxial, RFD, 1, 75 ohm, RG179, 7.25 L Field Upgrade Kits Field upgrade kits contain hardware and software that can be installed by a user. Table 1-5 lists the Field Upgrade kits that are available for the MTM400. Table 1-5: MTM400 field upgrade kits (continued) Product...

  • Page 30: Licensing

    Getting Started Table 1-5: MTM400 field upgrade kits (continued) Product Option Description MTM4FGE Field upgrade kit to add Gigabit Ethernet components. Field upgrade kit to add 1000BASE-SX Short Wavelength Optical port with LC connector (Multi Mode 850 nm). Field upgrade kit to add 1000BASE-LX Long Wavelength Optical port with LC connector (Single Mode 1310 nm).

  • Page 31: Table 1-6: Mtm400 Options Summary

    Getting Started Table 1-6 (parts 1 and 2) summarizes the available stream options: Table 1-6: MTM400 options summary (part 1 of 2) Opt. 02 Opt. 03 Feature Default * Opt. 01 Recording SI Analysis Template Capability Testing TMCC PCR OJ, DR and FO testing...
  • Page 32 Getting Started Table 1-6: MTM400 options summary (part 2 of 2) Feature Opt. 04 Opt. 05 Opt. 06 Opt. 07 PCR Analysis Bit rate Service Automatic Channel Polling Testing Logging TMCC PCR OJ, DR and FO testing SI View SI Graphs...

  • Page 33: Installing The Mtm400

    MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Technical Reference and in Appendix B of this manual. WARNING. To avoid fire hazard, the MTM400 must be installed in the rack only as specified and proper ventilation must be maintained at all times.

  • Page 34: Figure 1-1: Mtm400 Connectors (Shown With Qpsk Interface)

    Rated for indoor use only. Use the following procedure to make electrical, signal, and network connections: After the MTM400 has been mounted in the rack, connect the power cord (provided with the unit) to the power connector on the rear panel. Connect the power cord plug to a properly grounded outlet.

  • Page 35: Table 1-8: Transport Stream Processor Card Connectors

    Table 1-8 summarizes the transport stream, network, and peripheral device connectors; (see the MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Technical Reference for more detailed information about each connector and the associated signals).
  • Page 36 The MTM400 is designed to operate in a networked (TCP/IP) environment. The network or system administrator may have already configured the TCP/IP parameters (including the network identity) for the MTM400. If this is not the case, refer to Appendix A: Network Installation for procedures to configure the TCP/IP parameters.
  • Page 37 Check with the transport stream broadcaster for the availability of any font extension set for their transport stream. Because these font extension files are specific to the broadcaster, they are not supplied by Tektronix. The extension sets are provided as TrueType Extension files (*.tte). Any extension sets should be installed using the Private Character Editor, which is supplied as part of the standard Windows installation.

  • Page 38: Powering Up The Mtm400

    After the connections have been made to the unit, all that is required to power up the MTM400 is to apply power. Connect the power cord to a properly grounded outlet. Connect the other end of the cord to the product's power input (see Figure 1-1).

  • Page 39: The Remote User Interface

    The RUI can be run on any personal computer (client PC) that meets the minimum specification and has network access to the MTM400 unit. The full specification is given in the MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Technical Reference.

  • Page 40: Figure 1-2: Logging On

    Select OK to accept the details. Select Cancel to close the dialog box. (To redisplay the Logon Details dialog box, either reenter the network identity of the MTM400 or select the Refresh button in the browser.) MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 41: Figure 1-3: Hotspot View

    The Hotspot and Stream views are displayed. Figure 1-3: Hotspot view Figure 1-4: Summary view The Hotspot view provides access to the device and stream monitoring views of the MTM400 being accessed. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 1-17...
  • Page 42 Getting Started High Level Monitoring The Hot Spot view allows the overall state of the MTM400 device and the stream to be viewed; each hotspot is appropriately labeled. The color of the Hot Spot button indicates the error status of the item to which it is linked (see Color Coding, page 2-11).
  • Page 43 When all stages of the thumbnail support installation wizard are completed, the MTM400 thumbnail feature is operational. NOTE. The thumbnail feature must be enabled in the Stream view - Configuration screen (see Configuration Screen, page 3-74) MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 1-19...
  • Page 44 Getting Started MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 1-20...

  • Page 45: Operating Basics

    Operating Basics...
  • Page 47 This section provides an overview of the basic operation of the system; details and background material are found in the Reference section. The monitoring activity of the MTM400 can be observed in three ways: Local indicators Remote User Interface (RUI)

  • Page 48: Local Indicators

    Operating Basics Local Indicators The MTM400 is an MPEG monitor for use in remote situations and does not have a local graphical user interface display. However, a local interface, consisting of four front-panel LEDs, can assure you that the MTM400 unit is functioning.

  • Page 49: Remote User Interface

    Remote User Interface The Remote User Interface (RUI) allows you to configure and monitor the MTM400. The RUI can be run on any personal computer (client PC) that meets the minimum specifications (refer to MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Technical Reference) and that has access to the MTM400 unit.

  • Page 50: Figure 2-3: Hotspot View

    Operating Basics Hot Spot View The Hot Spot view lets you see the overall state of the MTM400 and the stream; each hotspot is appropriately labeled. Figure 2-3: Hotspot view The color of the Hot Spot button indicates the error status of the item to which it is linked (see Color Coding, page 2-11).

  • Page 51: Figure 2-4: Device View

    Device View The Device view allows you to monitor and set parameters specific to the MTM400 device. The view contains a menu bar with various buttons, and an information view. You can choose the information that appears in the view by pressing the appropriate button.

  • Page 52: Figure 2-5: Stream View

    The information takes the form of a series of screens; a brief summary of each follows: Summary A dynamic visual overview of the stream and monitoring status. The information is updated at regular intervals. (See page 3-20.) MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...
  • Page 53 (See page 3-41.) PCR Jitter * Displays the following PCR graphs: Inaccuracy, Arrival, Overall Jitter, Frequency Offset, and Drift Rate. (See page 3-48.) Displays the Single Frequency Network (SFN) information when available. (See page 3-55.) MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...
  • Page 54 Displays the relevant graphs and setup of any installed interface card. (Only displayed if an interface card is present.) (See page 3-113.) * - licensed options (see Table 1-2: MTM400 options and Table 1-5: MTM400 options summary). MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 55: Figure 2-6: Combined View

    Button bar. Combined View. Figure 2-6 illustrates the combined Device view; the Streams view is similar. Each time a button is selected, the adjoining view changes. Figure 2-6: Combined view MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 56: Figure 2-7: Multiple View

    The individual Device and Streams function windows are described in the Reference section of this manual. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 2-10...

  • Page 57: Table 2-1: Button Colors - Hot Spot Views

    Test unknown or incomplete (for example, during a measurement settling time). Black Maintenance mode. Where buttons represent a collection of elements (for example, for the Status button), the color indicates the highest error state of the elements. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 2-11...

  • Page 58: Using Webmsm

    The MLM1000 software manages a hierarchical network of MTM400 units, waveform monitors, RF monitors and other instruments. Like the WebMSM software, it is installed on the PC; the MTM400 interface is identical to the RUI. For further information concerning installing and configuring the MLM1000 software, refer to the MLM1000 Multi-Layer Monitoring Software User Manual (Tektronix part number 071-1433-xx).

  • Page 59: Time Zones

    (see Scheduling, page 3-99). Figure 2-8 shows a typical setup in which an MTM400 is located in Denver and is monitored from Portland. In local time, Portland is one hour behind Denver. In this example, the Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) is 10 p.m.
  • Page 60 Operating Basics MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 2-14...

  • Page 61: Reference

    Reference...

  • Page 63: Device View

    The Device view allows you to monitor and set parameters specific to the MTM400 unit. The view consists of a menu bar with various buttons, and an information view. You can choose the information that appears in the view by pressing the appropriate button.

  • Page 64: Device Status

    Device View Device Status The Device Status option displays a screen that shows the status of MTM400 device events (as opposed to stream events). Figure 3-2: Device view - Status The events displayed will depend on the RTM device type; those currently shown...
  • Page 65 Double-clicking the icon will toggle its state: enabled or disabled. - Disabled; - Enabled (See the MTM400 MPEG Test Technical Reference for additional details.) TTLn An icon indicating whether the TTL (TTLn) will activate when an error occurs.

  • Page 66: View Device Log

    View Device Log The Device Log records device-specific events associated with the selected MTM400. Logged events are displayed in a scrolling list. The Date, Time, Event ID and a description of each event is displayed. Figure 3-3: Device view - Log...
  • Page 67 Select the Close button when the operation has finished or to terminate the process early. The resulting downloaded log file is saved in CSV (comma separated values) format. Clearing the Device Log Select Clear Log to clear the current log entries. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 68: Device Configuration

    Time Zone drop-down list at the top of the window. The following options are available: Local The time local to the machine on which MTM400 Remote User Interface is currently running. Universal Coordinated Time.
  • Page 69 (See Upload License, page 3-14.) Network Settings Although the MTM400 network identity is initially set up during installation, it can be changed subsequently through the Network Settings dialog box. SNMP community strings can also be set using the Network Settings dialog box.
  • Page 70 NOTE. If the Network Settings are changed and the MTM400 is restarted, the PC that is running the RUI will be unable to communicate with the MTM400, since the browser is trying to communicate with the previous network identity. It will be necessary to close the RUI by closing the Internet Explorer.
  • Page 71 You can coordinate the time used by the RTM device and/or the remote user interface. (For a general description of the timing model, see Time Zones, page 2-13.) Three time sources are available to the MTM400 from the Time Source drop-down menu. Real Time Clock The MTM400 internal clock.
  • Page 72 Time Source drop-down list, and the IP address of a suitable SNTP server entered in the SNTP field. The network Gateway and Subnet Mask must be set up for the remote server to be able to communicate (see Network Settings, page 3-7). MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-10...
  • Page 73 CAUTION. If the instrument contains a CIP interface card (COFDM, QAMB2, 8PSK,8VSB), the upload process can take up to 15 minutes to complete. The operation will fail if power is removed during this process. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-11...
  • Page 74 The firmware is uploaded to non-volatile RAM on the card. If this firmware becomes corrupted and the device needs to be reprogrammed, the original firmware from the MTM400 will be used; the updated firmware will have to be reapplied. To upload interface card firmware, select Upload I/F Card Firmware.
  • Page 75 The device configuration is reloaded from non-volatile RAM upon restart. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-13...
  • Page 76 Enter the new license key; this will accompany the upgrade documentation. Select Upload. The result will be displayed. The license key will be stored on the RTM device. Note that licensing is specific to a single RTM device. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-14...

  • Page 77: Device Information

    Device View Device Information The Info view details the software and hardware build state of the MTM400. (The values shown in this example will differ from the values shown on your display.) This information may be required if you request technical support from Tektronix.

  • Page 78: Snmp

    MTM400. This enables development of management applications that can access MTM400 units remotely across a network using SNMP. Each of the events available from the MTM400 is kept in a database described by a Management Information Base (MIB). The various values that can be retrieved from the MIB are called MIB variables.

  • Page 79: Stream View

    A dynamic visual overview of the stream and monitoring status. The information is updated at regular intervals. (See page 3-20.) Detail Displays the detailed information about the stream according to SI tables, PIDs, or Program. (See page 3-22.) MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-17...
  • Page 80 Displays the Single Frequency Network (SFN) information when available. (See page 3-55.) TMCC Displays the Transmission and Multiplexing Configuration Control (TMCC) and IIP information when available. (Only available for ISDB streams) (See page 3-56.) MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-18...
  • Page 81 Displays the relevant graphs and setup of any installed interface card. (Only displayed if an interface card is present.) (See page 3-113.) * - licensed options (see Table 1-2: MTM400 options and Table 1-5: MTM400 options summary). MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 82: Monitoring Overview Screen (Summary Screen)

    NULL PID bitrate shows the true available bandwidth. Bit rates of individual services are given in the service list. The icons in the service list give an indication of the program content: video, audio or data. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-20...
  • Page 83 (see Configuration Screen, page 3-74.) PIDs Number of Packet Identifiers (PIDs) in the transport stream. CC Errors: Continuity count errors (since the last reset). BER: Bit Error Rate (Only displayed with L-Band (QPSK) or QAM interfaces). MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-21...

  • Page 84: Detail Screen

    PIDs in the stream. SI Tables displays details of only those PIDs that are carrying service information table information. Programs… allows you to select a single program and display details of the associated PIDs. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-22...

  • Page 85: Tests Screen

    Bit Rate tests and PID Tests. Figure 3-9: Stream view - Tests A full list of tests and their associated parameters is given in the MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Programmer Manual. The Tests and Custom screens provide the same information prioritized in different ways.
  • Page 86 Stream View The alarm output specifications are given in MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Technical Reference Manual. Each test can be enabled/disabled by double-clicking the appropriate icon. Only administrators can set parameters, enable and disable tests, and set alarms. The button (State) to the left of the test name (Error) shows the current status of the test (see Color Coding, page 2-11).
  • Page 87 The parameters dialog boxes are accessed by right-clicking on the error State icon of the required test and selecting Parameters…. An example dialog box is shown below: Tests and Parameters are described in the MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Technical Reference Manual. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 88: Custom Screen

    Classification order. Setting up the Event Classification is described on page 3-27. All fields in the view are as described in the Test Screen section (page 3-23). Only users logged on as Administrators can set parameters, enable and disable tests, and set alarms. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-26...
  • Page 89 The dialog box allows the associated Event Classification file to be temporarily modified. All changes made will be lost when the current session is ended by closing the MTM400. (When accessed via the WebMSM, these changes are saved.) The dialog box allows each error event to be designated in one of four categories: Critical, Major, Minimal or Warning.

  • Page 90: Information Screen

    The messages to be displayed are set at the factory; interface cards can also generate messages. Figure 3-11: Stream view - Information The layout and functionality is similar to the Tests screen; a single column of icons is added, that is Log. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-28...

  • Page 91: Table 3-1: Button Colors - Information View

    Test not applicable. For example, PCR tests when the program clock reference is not carried by any PIDs in the stream. Clear / ? Test state unknown or incomplete. For example, during an RF measurement settling period. Black Maintenance mode. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-29...

  • Page 92: Programs Screen

    Error state (only displayed if Bit Rate Testing - Option 05 - is licensed for use) Program bit rate (graphically and numerically) PMT Test Also displayed, at the top of the view, are the transport stream ID, the packet size, and the total stream bit rate. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-30...
  • Page 93 Program Bit Rate (Bit Rate) The program bit rate in bits per second. PMT Test: Shows the PMT Test result (see page 3-33). MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-31...
  • Page 94 Program Occupancy test and state icon on the Tests view are also set. This test can also MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-32...
  • Page 95 Normally the test is enabled for all of the programs in a stream, but programs with known problems can be excluded by right-clicking the test button and selecting Disable; the button is colored gray. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-33...

  • Page 96: Pids Screen

    The title bar of the screen displays the name of the stream under test (assigned on the Configuration Screen, page 3-74). Transport Stream: The transport stream identity (decimal and hex format). Packet Size: The transport stream packet size. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-34...
  • Page 97 Icon showing the state of the currently selected PID test: Right-click this icon to open a pop-up menu that allows you to reset the error, disable or enable monitoring of this event, or adjust the parameters of the test. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-35...
  • Page 98 The Stream Bit Rate shows the sum of the individual PID bit rates that make up the stream. The PID bit rate (Bit Rate) shown for each PID is that for the individual PID. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-36...
  • Page 99 PID Occupancy test on the Tests view is also set. This test can also activate the external alarm outputs. When enabled, the limits appear as in the following diagram: Maximum Limit Minimum Limit MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-37...
  • Page 100 User PIDs You can add PIDs that are not automatically recognized in the stream to the display. The additional PIDs will appear in the Other PIDs in the Multiplex section of the display. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-38...
  • Page 101 The User PIDs dialog box is displayed. In the PIDs: list, highlight the PID to be deleted. Select Delete. The selected PID will be removed from the list and subsequently from the main PIDs view. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-39...
  • Page 102 For most of the tests, the parameters applied to each PID can be varied by right- clicking on the Test state button and selecting the Parameters… option. Each of these tests and the associated parameters are described in the MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Programmer Manual.

  • Page 103: Pid Groups Screen

    (assigned on the Configuration Screen, page 3-74). Transport Stream: The transport stream identity. Packet Size: The transport stream packet size. Stream Bit Rate: The total bit rate of the stream. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-41...
  • Page 104 The Stream Bit Rate shows the sum of the individual PID bit rates that make up the stream. The bit rate (Bit Rate) shown for each PID group is the sum of the grouped PID bit rates. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-42...
  • Page 105 Use the PID screen to identify the PIDs to be grouped. The hex or the decimal PID can be used. In the PID Group screen, select New PID Group…. Enter the PID Group name. Select OK. Selecting Cancel will end the PID Group creation. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-43...
  • Page 106 In the PIDs dialog box and in the New PID: field, enter the identity of one PID in either hex (0xnnnn) or decimal (nnn) format. Select Add. The PID is added to the PIDs: field. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-44...
  • Page 107 Repeat the previous steps until all the PIDs to be included in the group have been added and are listed. 10. Select Close to close the dialog box. Display will begin immediately, confirming that the PID Group is operational. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-45...
  • Page 108 Change bar The change bar on all PID Groups can be reset by selecting the Reset Change Bars button at the top of the PID Groups screen. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-46...
  • Page 109 The Enabled checkbox must be selected before the limit will be implemented. The Bit Rate Limits of all PID Groups can be disabled and reset by selecting the Clear Limits button at the top of the PID groups screen. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-47...

  • Page 110: Pcr Jitter Screen

    View Limits checkbox ensures that the parameter limits are shown on the Y-axis. When disabled, the data is allowed to expand to fill the available screen. Limits are set using the parameter function on the Test and PID screens. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-48...

  • Page 111: Figure 3-15: Stream View - Pcr Graph - Pcr Inaccuracy

    Max PCR accuracy error. For individual PIDs: Test: PIDs screen select PCR Accuracy individual PID parameter (right-click) Max PCR accuracy error. Right-click on the graph and set the limit for each PID. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-49...

  • Page 112: Figure 3-16: Stream View - Pcr Graph - Pcr Arrival

    The PCR Maximum Repetition Interval can be adjusted for individual PIDs as follows: PIDs screen Test: select PCR Repetition individual PID parameter (right-click) PCR max repetition interval. Right-click on the graph and set the limit for each PID. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-50...

  • Page 113: Figure 3-17: Stream View - Pcr Graph - Pcr Overall Jitter

    Max PCR overall jitter. For individual PIDs: PIDs screen Test: select PCR Jitter individual PID parameter (right- click) Max PCR overall jitter. Right-click on the graph and set the limit for each PID. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-51...

  • Page 114: Figure 3-18: Stream View - Pcr Graph - Pcr Frequency Offset

    Max PCR overall jitter. For individual PIDs: PIDs screen Test: select PCR Offset individual PID parameter (right- click) Max PCR frequency offset. Right-click on the graph and set the limit for each PID. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-52...

  • Page 115: Figure 3-19: Stream View - Pcr Graph - Pcr Drift Rate

    Max PCR frequency drift rate. For individual PIDs: PIDs screen Test: select PCR Drift Rate individual PID parameter (right-click) Max PCR frequency drift rate. Right-click on the graph and set the limit for each PID. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-53...

  • Page 116: Figure 3-20: Stream View - Pcr Graph - Pts Arrival

    The Maximum PTS Repetition Interval can be adjusted for individual PIDs as follows: PIDs screen Test: select PTS Repetition individual PID parameter (right-click) Max PTS repetition interval. Right-click on the graph and set the limit for each PID. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-54...

  • Page 117: Sfn Screen

    The screen displays SFN Information when it is transmitted on PID 0x15. The screen displays a snapshot of the Mega Frame Initialization packet in a tree format similar to the SI Tables. The information is updated at regular intervals. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-55...

  • Page 118: Tmcc Screen

    Figure 3-22: Stream view - TMCC screen The TMCC screen is part of the basic installation; it is not a licensed option. If TMCC data is not present in the stream, the TMCC button will not be displayed. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-56...

  • Page 119: Si Graphs Screen

    Y-axis. When disabled, the data is allowed to expand to fill the available screen. Limits are set using the parameter function on the Test screen and are dependent on the table type. Figure 3-23: Stream view - SI graphs screen - Example MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-57...
  • Page 120 A PID, table_id and table_id extension usually define a subtable, but this varies with table type. (Not available for ATSC.) Subtable Repetition Interval This is the repetition rate for complete subtables. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-58...
  • Page 121 If the table type is not present in the stream, the message No Graphs is displayed. A list of all PIDs carrying the selected table type is displayed. Highlight the PID required and select OK. The associated graph is displayed. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-59...

  • Page 122: Si Tables Screen

    Similarly, for ATSC information, the SI Tables view shows the structure of the Service Information (SI), Program Specific Information (PSIP), including their payload information and the Program Identifier Table (A/57). MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-60...

  • Page 123: Figure 3-24: Dvb Si Tables Dialog Box

    At Start-up, a set of default tables is displayed in the SI Tables view. The list can be changed and modified by selecting the Table List… button and selecting the required Tables. Figure 3-24: DVB SI Tables dialog box Figure 3-25: ATSC SI Tables dialog box MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-61...

  • Page 124: Figure 3-26: Isdb-T Si Tables Dialog Box

    The Table drop-down menu allows you to display all of the SI available in the stream or select a specific table type to be displayed. The drop-down menu lists only those tables found in the stream and enabled in the Table List (see the following illustrations). MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-62...
  • Page 125 When displaying a selected table type, if the table contains more than one subtable (for example, the EIT_actual_pf), a single subtable is displayed. Other subtables can be selected from the Subtable drop-down menu and displayed. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-63...

  • Page 126: Figure 3-27: Si Tables View - Tear Off View

    Figure 3-27: SI Tables view - Tear off view Creation of the table display can be stopped at any time using the Stop button; only the elements analyzed up to that time will be displayed. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-64...
  • Page 127 SI Table screen (as shown in the following figure). Severely errored tables, stuffing tables, and tables having non-standard identities are not included in the SI table display. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-65...

  • Page 128: Templates

    However, a template can subsequently be uploaded to any device. In Figure 3-28, the presence of two services (Service 28129 and 28132) in transport stream 1101 is being checked. In addition, details of the service and associated PIDs are checked. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-66...

  • Page 129: Figure 3-28: Stream View - Template

    The template lists data whose presence and content is to be checked in the transport stream. The State icons indicate that an element listed in the template has conformed to the requirement. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-67...
  • Page 130 <PIDList Update = "Incremental"> <PID Number="1102"> <Constraint>0</Constraint> <StreamType>4</StreamType> </PID> </PIDList> </Service> <Service Number="28129"> <Constraint>0</Constraint> <ServiceType>2</ServiceType> <ServiceName>SR 1</ServiceName> <PCRPID>3901</PCRPID> <OtherPIDsAllowed>1</OtherPIDsAllowed> <PIDList Update = "Incremental"> <PID Number="1902"> <Constraint>0</Constraint> <StreamType>5</StreamType> </PID> </PIDList> </Service> </ServiceList> </PS56> </Stream> </Streams> </MTM400Configuration> MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-68...

  • Page 131: Recording

    XML files can be edited with an XML editor or a text editor (for example, Microsoft Notepad). The MTM400 will automatically generate a template for you based on the stream being monitored. This template may be downloaded and edited if required. In...

  • Page 132: Log Screen

    The list will have the following columns, each with a text heading: Date Time Event ID Error Description The displayed times at which log events occur is the local MTM400 time. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-70...
  • Page 133 Select the Event type (Event ID) to be highlighted from the drop-down list adjacent to the Color required. Select OK to close the dialog box and implement the highlighting. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-71...
  • Page 134 At that point, a message will be displayed on the Log screen giving the error Event ID, and appending the word end to the message; the duration (ms) between the start (event fail) and end (event pass) message is also given where relevant. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-72...
  • Page 135 The displayed times at which log events occurred can be adjusted by making a selection from the Time Zone drop-down list at the top of the window. The following options are available: Local The time local to the machine on which MTM400 Remote User Interface is currently running. Universal Coordinated Time. RTM Device The time local to the RTM device being monitored.

  • Page 136: Configuration Screen

    The configuration settings available for DVB, ATSC and ISDB differ; each screen is shown below. The fields displayed are also dependent on the enabled options. Figure 3-30: Stream view - Configuration (MTM400 DVB format) MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-74...

  • Page 137: Figure 3-31: Stream View - Configuration (Mtm400 Isdb Format)

    Stream View Figure 3-31: Stream view - Configuration (MTM400 ISDB format) Figure 3-32: Stream view - Configuration (MTM400 ATSC format) MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-75...

  • Page 138: Table 3-2: Dvb Regional Options

    Chinese Region Description GY/Z 174-2001 DVB + GB2312 encoding. GB2312 DVB + implied GB2312. Changing either the Standard or the Region/Type restarts the MTM400 unit. A warning message, requiring confirmation, is displayed. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-76...
  • Page 139 (ISDB only) Enables and sets how long after a PAT/PMT SI version change all tests are disabled. SI Parameter Descriptor Processing (ISDB Only) The MTM400 can process SI repetition rates tests against user definable parameters, or by taking dynamic test limits from the broadcast SI when available.
  • Page 140 This is useful if you make a seamless switch between nearly identical streams. If there is no change in the SI identity and/or versions to inform the MTM400 that it is a new stream, you can reset the stream manually here.

  • Page 141: Service Log

    When a service log is being monitored from multiple locations, only one location should be selected to consume entries. This will allow all locations adequate time to view or log the entries. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-79...

  • Page 142: Figure 3-34: Stream View - Summary

    A log file name can only be set when the Consume Entries checkbox is selected. The log file is written in CSV (comma separated values) format. In this format, it can be transferred to any suitable analysis program, for example, Microsoft Excel. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-80...
  • Page 143 </Streams> </MTM400Configuration> This configuration can be embedded in a full configuration file, or just uploaded as an incremental change (refer to Configuration File Structure in the MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Programmer Manual). MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 144: Polling Screen

    Channel Setting The name allocated in the configuration file. This name can correspond to either an elementary stream in a transport stream (where a CIP interface card is fitted) or a session in an IP stream (where a GigE card is fitted). MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-82...
  • Page 145 Generate Script Selecting the Generate Script button automatically generates a polling script and merges it into the current configuration (see also MTM400 Configuration Files, page 3-87). The generated polling script accounts for the interface card that is present and all the currently defined preset card configurations.

  • Page 146: Thumbnails Screen

    Details. Thumbnails provide a video view of each channel each being identified by its service name and PID. Summary and Details mode provide progressively more detailed information about each video channel. Figure 3-36: Thumbnail display MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-84...
  • Page 147 Undecodable video: Video that cannot be decoded, or uses an unsupported or uninstalled CODEC shall be indicated with a blue cross type of icon. Scrambled video channels are indicated with a lock. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-85...
  • Page 148 Stream View MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-86...

  • Page 149: Mtm400 Configuration Files

    (RTM devices), especially where scheduling is supported. An additional facility allows weekly schedules to be written for each stream, which instructs the MTM400 to load configuration slots at specific times and days during the week (see Scheduling, page 3-99).

  • Page 150: Configuration File Management

    From the Configuration view, select Select Slot…. From the list, select the required slot. Select OK. The settings stored in the selected slot will be copied to the active configuration. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-88...
  • Page 151 The settings currently held in a storage slot can be copied to a file, for example, for modification. From the Configuration view, select Download Slot…. From the Slot: drop-down list, select the required slot. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-89...
  • Page 152 (*.xml); use the Browse… button if necessary. Select Start to upload the configuration setting into the selected slot. If the file is incorrectly formatted, the operation will fail and a message will be displayed in the dialog box. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-90...
  • Page 153 From the list, highlight the slot to be deleted. Select OK. The slot name is deleted from the dialog box and replaced with the slot number. Select Start to upload the configuration setting into the selected slot. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-91...
  • Page 154 MTM400 Configuration Files MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-92...

  • Page 155: Channel Polling

    Figure 3-38 and Figure 3-39 provide overviews of the channel polling using an RF interface card and a GigE interface card respectively. Figure 3-38: RF interface card channel polling overview MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-93...

  • Page 156: Figure 3-39: Gige Interface Card Channel Polling Overview

    Figure 3-39: GigE interface card channel polling overview The results of the simultaneously monitored session tests are displayed in the Information screen. The results of the user-defined sequential tests are displayed in the Polling screen. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-94...

  • Page 157: Polling Setup

    All defined preset configurations will be automatically added to the list displayed in the polling screen. Note that configurations with duplicated settings will not be accepted. In the Preset text field, enter the new name. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-95...
  • Page 158 Select the Traffic table and select a session from the displayed list. The session values are displayed in the Controls area. These values are now associated with the selected preset configuration. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-96...

  • Page 159: Figure 3-41: Polling Overview Screen (Example)

    Set the Dwell time and the Acquire time and click OK. Click the Start/Resume button to start polling. Observe the polling process The Polling screen and controls are described on page 3-82. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-97...
  • Page 160 Channel Polling MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-98...

  • Page 161: Scheduling

    One schedule item must be specified as the baseline (the first item to be loaded). This allows the RTM unit to synchronize, for example, if the instrument is switched on in the middle of a weekly schedule. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-99...
  • Page 162 (LoadDays). NOTE. There should be only a single day listed in the LoadDay entry in the BaseScheduleItem section; there can be multiple days listed in the LoadDays entry in the ScheduleItem section. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-100...

  • Page 163: Scheduling Activities

    Uploading a Schedule A schedule file is uploaded from either the client PC or from a network location: Select Upload Schedule… from the stream Configuration dialog box. The Upload Schedule dialog box is displayed. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-101...
  • Page 164 Enabled checkbox in the Configuration dialog box should be cleared and then checked to allow the new schedule to take effect. Downloading a Schedule A schedule file is downloaded from the MTM400 to either the client PC or to a network location: Select Download Schedule… from the stream Configuration dialog box.
  • Page 165 UTC Offset represents the difference in minutes between the time zone that the schedule times are written in and the UTC. In other words, subtract the number of minutes from the times specified in the schedule to obtain UTC time. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-103...

  • Page 166: Figure 3-42: Scheduling And Time Zones

    RTM device at the same instant in time. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-104...

  • Page 167: Triggered Recording

    The recording is held in RAM and can be downloaded from the MTM400 to the client PC for storage and further analysis. The file is stored as a valid MPEG file; however extra information is endcoded in the file to allow Tektronix MPEG analysis products to reconstruct the real-time timing artifacts present at the time of recording.

  • Page 168: Triggered Recording Settings

    The trigger is set when Arm Trigger has been selected on the Operations section. Recording will start when a rising / falling edge is detected at the TTL input on the TS Processor, Alarms connector (see the MTM400 Technical Reference for specifications). Event Alarm The trigger is set when Arm Trigger has been selected on the Operations section.
  • Page 169 Set to confirm the setting. Available Record Packets Two fields indicating the maximum number of packets (at 204 bytes/packets) that can be recorded in the reserved memory and the amount of memory that will be used. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-107...

  • Page 170: Pre-Trigger Recordings

    The Pre-trigger setting allows the proportion of data saved before a trigger event to be specified as a percentage of the final recorded file. Editing the value or dragging the slider in the tab can change the proportions. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-108...
  • Page 171 20 second file will contain all of the data up to the Trigger. If recording was triggered at three seconds only the first 15% of the file would hold pre-trigger data. The file contents would be: Trigger File time in seconds MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-109...

  • Page 172: Triggered Recording Operation

    Recording in Progress… - Trigger event has occurred and recording is in progress. Recording complete - The recording is complete and available for downloading and clearing. Progress Displays the progress of recording. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-110...
  • Page 173 Displays the time that the trigger event occurred. The time zone in which trigger times are presented can be selected from the drop-down list: Local - the time local to the machine on which MTM400 Remote User Interface is currently running. UTC - Universal Coordinated Time.
  • Page 174 Triggered Recording MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-112...

  • Page 175: Interface Configuration And Interpretation

    8VSB (Vestigial Side Band) (see page 3-132) Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) (see page 3-139) The interface card options available for the MTM400 fall into two broad categories. Standard interface (serializer or SZ) cards and Common interface protocol (CIP) cards. The Standard interface cards include the QPSK (L-Band), QAM (Annexes A) and QAM (Annex C) cards.
  • Page 176 The background can be grayed out if the setting is not applicable; for example, when MAC Selection is set to Source, the MAC source setting is enabled and the MAC destination setting is disabled. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-114...

  • Page 177: Qpsk (L-Band)

    The L-Band Interface allows you to monitor and/or record the transport streams from within the L-Band signal. Bit Error Rate (BER) values are available during operation. Configuration - QPSK (L-Band) Figure 3-44: Interface configuration - QPSK (L-Band) MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-115...
  • Page 178 Interface Configuration and Interpretation Configurations Allows you to select from a range of preset L-Band configurations. The configurations are made available by the MTM400 configuration file (see MTM400 Configuration Files, page 3-87.). You can activate an L-Band configuration by highlighting the name in the Configurations field;...
  • Page 179 Lock (FEL) indicator will light up green. When a signal is present but no lock is achieved the indicator is red. When no signal is found, the indicator is gray. Bit Error Rate. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-117...

  • Page 180: Figure 3-45: Input Card Screen - Qpsk (L-Band))

    (Modulation Error Ratio) Provides a single 'figure of merit' for received signal. It is the ratio of 'ideal signal vectors' to 'errored signal vectors' expressed in dB. MER is similar to a signal-to-noise measurement (ref: TR 101 290). MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-118...
  • Page 181 Allows you to set the time that the dots persist on the grid display. The Log area of the screen contains the following controls: File Constellation data can be written to the file identified in this field; data is saved in csv format. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-119...

  • Page 182: Qam (Annex A And Annex C)

    Configurations The QAM Settings dialog box provides an option to recall a number of settings configuration files. The configuration files are created and stored in the MTM400. To select a configuration file, highlight the required name in the list. Rx Frequency (MHz) Receive frequency.
  • Page 183 This allows the display of RF data and constellations even if the MPEG data is not valid. In QAM mode, the MTM400 behaves more like a conventional QAM analyzer. MPEG mode is the default setting and is recommended for most applications.

  • Page 184: Figure 3-47: Input Card Screen - Qam (Annex A And Annex C)

    When a signal is present but no lock is achieved, the indicator is red. When no signal is found, the indicator is gray. (Refer to the MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Technical Reference for more details about the QAM interfaces.)
  • Page 185 Allows the time that the dots persist on the grid display to be set. File Constellation data can be written to the file identified in this field; data is saved in csv format. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-123...

  • Page 186: Qam (Annex B Ii)

    Configurations: The QAM Settings dialog box provides an option to recall a number of settings configuration files. The configuration files are created and stored in the MTM400. To select a configuration file, highlight the required name in the list. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...
  • Page 187 BER (Pre-RS) Bit Error Rate after the FEC block. The Pre-RS BER is calculated by counting the number of errored blocks, that can not be corrected by the FEC. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-125...

  • Page 188: Figure 3-49: Input Card Screen - Qam Annex B Ii (Example)

    The samples collected are not real time, so there is some dwell (delay) before a complete constellation is displayed. The persistence of the display can be varied using the Persist slider control at the bottom of the graph. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-126...
  • Page 189 Select the graph to be displayed from the Graph drop-down menu. Polling Status Reports the status of channel polling. Polling can be started, paused, and stopped using the adjacent buttons (see page 3-82). MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-127...

  • Page 190: Cofdm

    E21, set this value to 474000 kHz. Any frequency can be entered. There is no need to follow a channel plan. The frequency resolution is determined by the tuner step size. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-128...
  • Page 191 COFDM signal (1704 for 2K, 6816 for 8K modes). MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-129...

  • Page 192: Figure 3-51: Input Card Screen - Cofdm (Example)

    TPS Lock Transmission Parameter Lock, showing true if the ruggedly modulated TPS is being received. AGC Lock Automatic Gain Control lock, showing the received signal is within AGC control range. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-130...
  • Page 193 Echoes occurring before and after the main signal are displayed. The graph is derived form the linear amplitude response, transformed into the time domain. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-131...

  • Page 194: 8Vsb

    Configurations This dialog box provides an option to recall a number of settings configuration files. The configuration files are created and stored in the MTM400. To select a configuration file, highlight the required name in the list. Tuner Frequency (kHz) Enter the required tuned (channel) frequency.
  • Page 195 LED will light up green. When a signal is present but no lock is achieved, the indicator is red. When no signal is found, the indicator is gray. BER is displayed, measured before the Reed Solomon forward error correction block. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-133...

  • Page 196: Figure 3-53: Input Card Screen - 8Vsb (Example)

    At the bottom of the graph display, the sample values are accumulated into a distribution histogram. The histogram can be displayed in a linear or logarithmic format. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-134...

  • Page 197: 8Psk (Phase Shift Keying)

    Figure 3-54: 8PSK interface configuration (example) For each of the settings, enter the required change and select Set to apply the new value. NOTE. These settings can also be made from the Input Card screen. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-135...
  • Page 198 Configurations: This dialog box provides an option to recall a number of settings configuration files; for example, prestored transponder parameters. The configuration files are created and stored in the MTM400. To select a configuration file, highlight the required name in the list. Tuner Frequency (kHz):...

  • Page 199: Figure 3-55: Input Card Screen (Example - 8Psk)

    Persist slider control at the bottom of the graph. MER and EVM calculations are performed on the constellation data according to the formulas given in ETR290-101 MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-137...

  • Page 200: Smpte310 Settings

    SMPTE310 Settings There are no user settings associated with the SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) interface. (Refer to the MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Technical Reference for more details about the SMPTE interface.) ASI Settings There are no user settings associated with the ASI (Asynchronous Serial Interface) interface.

  • Page 201: Gigabit Ethernet Interface

    IP and MPEG error log that allows quick association of MPEG errors with underlying IP network problems. The GigE settings dialog box is shown in Figure 3-56. Configuration - GigE Figure 3-56: Interface configuration – GigE MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-139...
  • Page 202 In this mode, the receive laser needs to be connected into a valid optical link between two other devices using an optical splitter. This enables the GigE card to monitor the communication between other devices. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-140...
  • Page 203 The list of multi session addresses is restored after the MTM400 is restarted. Also, you must allow five seconds between each IP address entry, to allow the software to record the last entry.
  • Page 204 IP stream that fits the Source and/or Destnation settings. Source: Input source port address to filter. Destination: Input destination port address to filter. Input port number in integers between 0 and 65535. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-142...
  • Page 205 LED will light up green. When a signal is present but no lock is achieved, the indicator is red. When no signal is found, the indicator is gray. The Bit Error Rate ahead of the FEC is displayed. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-143...

  • Page 206: Figure 3-57: Input Card Screen - Gige (Example)

    Indicates the worst case Packet Error from all sessions present on the link (see Table 3-5, page 3-147). All Session PIT Error (LED) Indicates the worst case PIT Error from all sessions present on the link (see Table 3-5, page 3-147). MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-144...
  • Page 207 The field displays a red background if the count is greater than zero. This field is not applicable (gray) if protocol is set to UDP. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-145...
  • Page 208 (Bytes) Datagram size of the transport stream IP packets. VLAN Tag (Virtual Local Area Network tag) VLAN tag displayed in hex format. This is a two byte value containing priority bit, canonical format indicator (CFI) and VLAN ID (VID). MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-146...

  • Page 209: Table 3-5: Gige Traffic Table Column Headings

    Yes, if the PIT (packet inter-arrival time) in each session has been greater than the user defined limit at any time since reset or startup. Bit Rate (Kbps) Session bitrate (not the same as the stream bitrate, this includes IP wrappers). MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-147...
  • Page 210 The following notes are included to assist with the setup and operation of the GigE interface card: Before connecting to the network under test, enter a valid Input Card IP address on the Input Card or Config screen, otherwise any router or switch MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-148...
  • Page 211 Traffic flows are displayed in the Traffic screen only if they have a total packet rate of > 5 network packets per second. The Traffic screen will show all traffic, for example, FTP. The MTM400 will perform IP level tests whn a non-transport stream.

  • Page 212: Input Card Configuration Presets

    Delete button (the Delete button will be inactive if the specified preset is currently selected). The specified preset is deleted from the list of presets. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual 3-150...

  • Page 213: Appendices

    Appendices...

  • Page 215: Appendix A: Network Installation

    Although always operating within a client-server architecture, the following configuration options are available: The MTM400 can be left unattended. In this setup, the front panel LEDs and any configured external alarms will indicate monitoring test failures.

  • Page 216: Mac Address

    Location 1: instrument top cover (optional) MAC Address The Transport Stream Processor board in the MTM400 unit is assigned a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address; this is also used as the unique address of the complete unit. The MAC address is printed on labels attached to the Processor card and the unit.

  • Page 217: Ip Address

    Resetting the IP Address There are two ways of resetting the IP address of an MTM400 unit to '0.0.0.0' (factory default). Method 1: If the current IP address of the unit is known, the address can be reset using the MTM400 user interface.
  • Page 218 From the Device view Configuration dialog box, select Network Settings…. The Network Settings dialog box is displayed. When the values have been changed as required, select the adjacent Set button to store the new settings in the MTM400. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...
  • Page 219 NOTE. When you clear the non-volatile RAM, the licensing information is lost. You will not be able to access all of the options that you purchased. Reenter the license key after setting the IP address. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 220: Figure A-2: Transport Stream Processor Reset Switches

    00-01-F8-A7-33- ASI/ QPSK (L-BAND) SMPTE ALARMS LOCK POWER Serial No. 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz Tektronix Inc. Beaverton OR. 1A MAX U.S.A. Figure A-2: Transport stream processor reset switches MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 221: Setting Up The Network

    Proceed with setting up the required IP address. Setting Up the Network Setting up requires MS DOS on a client PC, with both the MTM400 and the client PC powered up and attached to the same Ethernet network. They should also be attached to the same subnet, if present.

  • Page 222: Network Naming

    Configuration screen. Contact your Network Administrator for help. When the IP address has been set up, if the MTM400 is to be accessed from a different net or subnet, the Gateway IP address and the Subnet Mask must be set up.

  • Page 223: Appendix B: Maintenance

    Appendix B: Maintenance This appendix describes some general care and service procedures for the MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor and includes the following subsections: Preventive Maintenance provides cleaning instructions. Rack Mounting provides instructions for installing the unit in a 19-inch equipment rack.

  • Page 224: Rack Mounting

    Appendix B: Maintenance Rack Mounting WARNING. To avoid fire hazard, the MTM400 must be installed in the rack only as specified, and proper ventilation must be maintained. The right side rack slide must be mounted correctly so that it does not obstruct the adjacent air vent.

  • Page 225: Figure B-2: Rack Mounted Sections

    Refer to Figure B-6 to install the unit in the rack. Pull the slide-out track section to the fully extended position. Insert the MTM400 chassis sections into the slide-out sections. Press the stop latches and push the unit toward the rack until the latches snap into their holes.

  • Page 226: Figure B-3: Remove Handle-Retaining Screw

    A grounding and bonding strap and accessories to be used in Central Office RBOC applications are supplied as a standard accessory (Tektronix kit number, 020-2852-00) with each MTM400 unit. To install the ground strap, use the following instructions: Using a number 15 Torix tip screwdriver, remove the top front left handle- retaining screw (6-32 x 0.375), as shown in Figure B-3.

  • Page 227: Figure B-4: Attaching The Ground Strap To The Mtm400

    (10-32 x 0.500) supplied in the kit. Secure it to the rack frame at an open unused hole in the frame as close to the MTM400 as possible. All surfaces where ground contact is to be made must be cleaned to a bright finish and coated with an antioxidant solution to limit corrosion.

  • Page 228: Figure B-6: Installing Or Removing The Rack Slides

    Once the instrument is in place within the rack, tighten the knurled retaining screw to fasten it securely into the rack. Rack Slide Maintenance The slide-out tracks do not require lubrication. The dark gray finish on the tracks is a permanent, lubricated coating. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 229: Gigabit Ethernet Interface - Sfp Module

    The following paragraphs describe how to remove and install an SFP module. CAUTION. To avoid damage to the SFP module, remove power from the unit before removing or inserting a module. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 230: Figure B-8: Sfp Module - Dismounting

    Flip down the SFP module retaining latch and withdraw the module from the unit, see Figure B-8. Figure B-8: SFP module - Dismounting Relocate the retaining latch and insert the optical plug into the SFP module before storage. MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 231: Figure B-9: Sfp Module - Mounted

    Remove the optical plug (not shown) and insert the optical fiber cable into the SFP module. When pushed in fully, the cable connector is latched in position. Figure B-10: SFP module - Connected MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual...
  • Page 232 Appendix B: Maintenance MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual B-10...

  • Page 233: Glossary

    Glossary...
  • Page 235 Error Vector Magnitude (see GigE) GigE Gigabit Ethernet Greenwich Meantime GPSI General Purpose Serial Interface IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol ISDB-T Information Packet Internet Protocol Integrated Systems Architecture ISDB Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual Glossary...
  • Page 236 SMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol Synchronous Serial Interface System Time Table Transport Error Flag TMCC Transmission and Multiplexing Configuration Control (ISDB-S) Time Offset Table MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual Glossary...
  • Page 237 Transport Streams Description Table TVCT Terrestrial Virtual Channel Table TVRO Television Receive Only User Datagram Protocol Coordinated Universal Time Virtual Channel Table VLAN Virtual Local Area Network Vestigial sideband Extensible Markup Language MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual Glossary...
  • Page 238 Glossary MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual Glossary...
  • Page 239 Index...
  • Page 241 Device view, 3-6 Factory Default selection, 3-78 files, 3-87 font extensions, 1-13 schedules, 3-99 slot, 3-87 activating, 3-88 clearing, 3-91 GbE, See Gigabit Ethernet downloading, 3-89 Gigabit Ethernet, 3-139 storing active settings, 3-89 MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual Index-i...
  • Page 242 PCR Overall Jitter, 3-51 PTS Arrival, 3-54 Device view, 3-4 Stream view, 3-48 Log screen PID Group clear, 3-72 add, 3-43 filter, 3-73 edit, 3-46 log entry highlights, 3-71 PID Groups screen MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual Index-ii...
  • Page 243 PID Groups screen, 3-41 relays, 3-25 PIDs screen, 3-34 Remote User Interface, 1-15 Polling screen, 3-82 close, 2-3 Programs screen, 3-30 logging on, 1-15 SFN screen, 3-55 overview, 2-3 SI Graphs screen, 3-57 SI Tables screen, 3-60 MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Index-iii...
  • Page 244 Stream view, 3-23 combined, 2-9 Thumbnails, 3-84 multiple, 2-10 time zones Virtual Channel Table Mode selection, 3-77 overview, 2-13 TMCC screen Stream view, 3-56 WebMSM, See WebMSM User Manual 071-1239-xx overview, 2-12 MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual Index-iv...

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