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SMART PENGUIN
KVARTA USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 SMART Penguin User Manual 1.01 SMART PENGUIN KVARTA USER’S MANUAL www.kvarta.net 1 / 18...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.3. About IPTV ..........................3 SMART PENGUIN KVARTA ....................... 4 2.1. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ......................4 2.2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SMART PENGUIN ............. 5 GETTING STARTED ........................... 7 3.1. Switching on the device ......................7 3.2. Display Interface ........................8 CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION ....................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. About KVARTA For more than 20 years, Kvarta has been developing products for Broadcasters and CATV providers. Our devices are used by major radio and television broadcasters and regulatory agencies. Broadcasting is our passion. We know what you want and we have designed many devices, which are perfectly adapted to your needs.
  • Page 4: Smart Penguin Kvarta

    SMART Penguin User Manual 1.01 2. SMART PENGUIN KVARTA 2.1. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES In your package, you should receive: • Your Smart Penguin Portable Device • Carrying bag • Power Adapter – 2 Amp 12V • Quick Start Guide www.kvarta.net 4 / 18...
  • Page 5: General Specifications Of The Smart Penguin

    SMART Penguin User Manual 1.01 2.2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SMART PENGUIN DVB-T/T2 Specifications Standard ETSI EN 300 744(DVB-T) ; ETSI EN 300 755(DVB-T2) Frequency Range 46 MHz - 1004 MHz Level 30dBuV - 100dBuV (±2dBuV) 19dB - 45dB (±2dB) 19dB - 45dB (±2dB)
  • Page 6 SMART Penguin User Manual 1.01 Analogue Specifications Frequency Range 46 MHz - 1004 MHz Color scheme NTSC, PAL/SECAM Level 30dBuV - 100dBuV (±2dBuV) 19dB - 55dB (±2dB) IPTV 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255 Ports 1024 to 65535 Maximum bitrate 65 Mbit/s Measurements...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    SMART Penguin User Manual 1.01 3. GETTING STARTED 3.1. Switching on the device Switch on the device, from the power button • A loading screen will appear while the operating system gets ready • Wait until the loading screen finishes, and the device home page appears •...
  • Page 8: Display Interface

    SMART Penguin User Manual 1.01 3.2. Display Interface • - sends you back to the starting home page • - the battery indicator • - sound volume control • - full screen button are for tuning frequency left and right •...
  • Page 9: Configuration And Operation

    SMART Penguin User Manual 1.01 4. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION 4.1. TV Measurements The complex state of today’s video delivery chain makes troubleshooting more difficult and monitoring more important than ever before. Effective monitoring will make sure that all broadcast, cable, DSL, and telco operators can isolate and troubleshoot video signal problems before they interfere with the viewer experience.
  • Page 10: Rf Measurements

    SMART Penguin User Manual 1.01 After choosing a modulation the interface will change to display the measurements for the • selected modulation 4.1.2. RF Measurements Checking the status and measured values • and select the Measurements menu • Press •...
  • Page 11: Constellation Diagram

    SMART Penguin User Manual 1.01 Pressing and selecting Settings will open an advanced settings menu where you can • select bandwidth, symbol rate, as well as set thresholds for the parameters of the currently selected modulation. These parameters include - Level, C/N, MER, BER, CBER, VBER, SNR, Bitrate, Delay, CC errors (depends on the selected modulation) 4.1.3.
  • Page 12: Mpeg Tables Menu

    SMART Penguin User Manual 1.01 4.1.4. MPEG Tables menu • Press and select MPEG Tables Opens a page displaying various MPEG tables PAT, PMT, SDT, EIT, TDT, NIT, TOT for the • currently selected modulation channels www.kvarta.net 12 / 18...
  • Page 13: Installation Menu

    SMART Penguin User Manual 1.01 4.1.5. Installation menu • Press and select Installation From this menu you can install new carriers, depending on the modulation you have selected • o NOTE: DVB-C example. Initial frequency is set by entering a frequency in the white rectangle above the install button o NOTE: DVB-S/S2 example.
  • Page 14: Tv Menu

    The Smart Penguin can receive IPTV television programs and display them on screen along with other important information service... In this way, besides an RF field strength meter it is also an advanced IPTV tester www.kvarta.net...
  • Page 15: Optical Power Meter

    For this reason and in anticipation of an increase of fiber-optics installations, the Optical Power Meter was added to the Smart Penguin. It allows measurements on optical fiber networks, which are necessary to certify an installation according to the parameters set by local policies.
  • Page 16: Internet Speed Check

    4.4. Internet Speed Check With the Smart Penguin in hand, performing regular Internet speed tests gives you the basic amount of data to begin to diagnose any media streaming problems on your network. The service level of your ISP account is normally based on the promised download speed when you first signed a contract, usually expressed in megabits per second (Mbps).
  • Page 17: General Info

    SMART Penguin User Manual 1.01 4.5. General Info • Contains system information about the Smart Penguin Current software version • • Option to check for, and online download new updates • Available software options www.kvarta.net 17 / 18...
  • Page 18: Glossary

    SMART Penguin User Manual 1.01 5. GLOSSARY DVB – Digital Video Broadcasting DVB-C – Digital Video Broadcasting - Cable DVB-T – Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial DVB-S – Digital Video Broadcasting – Satellite IPTV – Internet Protocol Television PID – Packet Identification PAT –...

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