Tektronix MTS400 Series Getting Started Manual
Tektronix MTS400 Series Getting Started Manual

Tektronix MTS400 Series Getting Started Manual

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MTS400 Series
MPEG Test Systems
Getting Started Manual
071-1505-05
This document applies to version 1.4 and above.
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.
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  • Page 1 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual 071-1505-05 This document applies to version 1.4 and above. 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.
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    Starting an Application ..................1-39 Starting the TSCA....................1-40 Setting the Interpretation Standard ..............1-42 Off-Line Analysis ....................1-44 Real-Time Analysis .................... 1-46 Stream Analysis Results..................1-47 Operating Basics Operating Basics ....................2-1 Software Applications................... 2-1 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 6 General Care......................A-1 Preventive Maintenance ..................A-1 In Case of Problems ..................... A-3 Repackaging for Shipment ................... A-4 Appendix B: MTS400 Series system Recovery ..........B-1 Overview ......................B-1 Restore Operating System..................B-3 Install the MTS400 Series system Applications........... B-8 Reformat the SCSI Drives..................
  • Page 7 Figure C-2: Incorrect subnet mask ..................C-3 Figure C-3: Incorrect default gateway IP address ............. C-4 Figure C-4: Ping.exe command window................C-6 Figure C-5: Tracert.exe command window............... C-7 Figure C-6: Command prompt with nslookup results ............C-8 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 8 Table 1-2: MTS430 System options .................. 1-7 Table 1-3: MTS4SA Stand-alone System options ............. 1-9 Table 1-4: MTS4UP options.................... 1-10 Table 1-5: Standard accessories for the MTS400 Series system........1-12 Table 1-6: Standard accessories for the MTS400 Stand-Alone System......1-13 Table 1-7: Rear-panel connectors ..................1-17 Table 1-8: Electrical operating requirements ..............
  • Page 9: General Safety Summary

    Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed. Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product. Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present. MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 10 CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product: Protective Ground CAUTION WARNING Standby Refer to Manual High Voltage (Earth) Terminal MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 11: Service Safety Summary

    Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components. To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections. MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 12 Service Safety Summary viii MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 13: Environmental Considerations

    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, mercury, and hexavalent chromium. MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 14 Environmental Considerations MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 15: Preface

    Preface This manual describes the functions and use of the Tektronix MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems. The following naming conventions are used in this manual: MTS400 Series system - where information applies to the MTS400, the MTS430, and the MTS4SA...
  • Page 16: Related Material

    Preface Related Material The following table lists the other manuals available for the MTS400 Series system. Related documentation Title Part number Description MTS400 Series 071-1507-xx Provides in-depth operating information for the MPEG Test Systems software applications included in the MTS400 User Manual Series system.
  • Page 17: Manual Conventions

    Characters you push on your keyboard Example: Push 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\ xiii MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 18 Preface MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting Started...
  • Page 21: Product Description

    On/Stby switch Figure 1-1: MTS400 Series system front panel There are three variants of the MTS400 Series MPEG Test System: the MTS400 system, the MTS430 system, and the MTS4SA Stand-alone system. The MTS400 system includes SPI, ASI and SMPTE310M interfaces, real- time transport stream analysis and transport stream play and record.
  • Page 22: Features And Benefits

    See Options, starting on page 1-4, for the details of each system. The MTS400 Series software will also run on the MTX100B. Real-time analysis requires that the MTX100B Option 7 is available.
  • Page 23: Hardware Features

    An LCD display, 1024 x 768, 10.4 inch Operating System: Windows XP Pro Ethernet connectors (one 10/100-base T connector and one 10/100/1000-base T connector) USB port A170 card, LVDS/ASI/SMPTE310 interface A12 card, main MPEG input/output MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 24: Options

    Product Description Options A range of options is available for the MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems. The option descriptions begin on the following pages: MTS400 System Options (page 1-4) MTS430 System Options (page 1-7) MTS4SA Stand-alone System (page 1-9) MTS4UP Options (page 1-10)
  • Page 25 4EAB Base software with video standard package including: MPEG-4 Simple Profile, H.263+, H.263, H.261, CD and Manual M4SP MPEG-4 Advanced Simple Profile (Levels 0 - 5) M2ML MPEG-2 Main Profile Main Level MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 26 MTS400, when purchased with a new MTS400. (Does not cover the MTS400 software) VC-1 VC-1 (all profiles, all levels) and Windows Media V9 (ASF) Audio (including AAC, HE AAC, AC-3) MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 27: Table 1-2: Mts430 System Options

    MTS400 gigabit Ethernet interface (multi mode 850 NM) 1000BASE-ZX long wavelength optical port with LC connector for MTS400 gigabit Ethernet interface (single mode 1550 NM) SWSM First 12 months MTS400 software subscription (Does not include subscription to MTS4EA) MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 28 MTS430, when purchased with a new MTS430. (Does not cover the MTS430 software.) VC-1 VC-1 (all profiles, all levels) and Windows Media V9 (ASF) Audio (including AAC, HE AAC, AC-3) MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 29: Table 1-3: Mts4Sa Stand-Alone System Options

    Compliance Analyzer Lite (file size limited) to MTS4SA TSCR Security software key to add Real Time Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer to MTS4SA for IP interface only English Documentation Japanese Documentation Electronic User Documentation (No printed manuals) MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 30: Table 1-4: Mts4Up Options

    MTS400 gigabit Ethernet interface (multi mode 850 NM) 1000BASE-ZX long wavelength optical port with LC connector for MTS400 gigabit Ethernet interface (single mode 1550 NM) Add COFDM DVB-T interface to MTS400 1-10 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 31 Table 1-4: MTS4UP options (cont.) Item Description Add QPSK/8PSK interface to MTS400 Add QAM (Annex B) interface to MTS400 Add 8VSB interface to MTS400 English Documentation Japanese Documentation Electronic User Documentation (No printed manuals) 1-11 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 32: Accessories

    Product Description Accessories Table 1-5 lists the standard accessories that are shipped with the MTS400 Series system. Table 1-5: Standard accessories for the MTS400 Series system (cont.) Quantity Description Part number 1 each Compliance certificate 001-1180-xx 1 each Easy Restore License...
  • Page 33: Software Protection

    USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. The type of software key that is supplied with your product will depend on which product configuration you ordered. For the MTS400 Series system and the MTX100B, the parallel port software key is initially installed at the factory.
  • Page 34 Product Description 1-14 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 35: Mts400 Series System Installation

    The MTS400 Series system and the MTX100B are configured with the software and hardware options that you ordered at the time of purchase. MTS400 Series system options can be added using upgrade kits available from Tektronix.
  • Page 36: Figure 1-2: Mts400 Series System Rear-Panel Connectors

    MTS400 Series system Installation Figure 1-2 and Table 1-7 show the MTS400 Series system rear-panel connectors. When the instrument is mounted securely, make the transport stream, network and peripheral device connections necessary for the working environment. Figure 1-2: MTS400 Series system rear-panel connectors CAUTION.
  • Page 37: Table 1-7: Rear-Panel Connectors

    MTS400 Series system Installation The following table describes the transport stream, network and peripheral device connectors. See the MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Technical Reference (071-1724-xx) for more detailed information about each connector and signal input and output formats. Table 1-7: Rear-panel connectors (cont.)
  • Page 38 (such as a printer cables) directly to the software key. The software key does not interfere with parallel communications. NOTE. If you return the test system to a Tektronix Service Center for upgrade or repair, do not remove the software key.
  • Page 39 Out connector. When the RF card is to be used, the RF card ASI/SMPTE Out must be connected to the A170 (LVDS/ASI/SMPTE310) card ASI/SMPTE In. This allows the full range of measurements to be made. 1-19 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 40: Figure 1-3: Sfp Module

    Section 1 of this manual include the available SFP module options. The GigE interface card has been tested with SFP module(s) ordered from Tektronix. SFP modules purchased from a supplier other than Tektronix are not warranted to work. The preferred position in the MTS400 for the GigE card is in slot two, see Figure 1-2, page 1-16.
  • Page 41: Table 1-8: Electrical Operating Requirements

    MTS400 Series system Installation Supplying Power The MTS400 Series system and MTS430 units are designed to operate from a single-phase power source having one of its current carrying conductors at or near earth ground (the neutral conductor). Power sources that have both current carrying conductors live with respect to ground, such as phase-to-phase or multiphase systems, are not recommended.
  • Page 42: Powering On And Off

    On startup, the system will prompt you to set up Windows XP. Follow the on- screen procedure, accepting defaults where necessary. Allow the system to restart when prompted. NOTE. If you later want to set a password, refer to your Windows documentation. 1-22 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 43: Network Installation

    The system will shut down and power off automatically with no further intervention. Network Installation The MTS400 Series system can be attached to a computer network. Refer to your Network Administrator for details of the correct network configuration. For installation and operating instructions, refer to the documentation that is supplied with the network hardware and software.
  • Page 44 IP is unavailable. MPEG Player Setup Open the MPEG Player: Start menu > Programs > Tektronix MTS400 > Player > MPEG Player. Open a stream: File > Open… > sym1.mpg. Make the following settings in the Play menu:...
  • Page 45 ASI input and output on the instrument connector panel, the TSCA is monitoring and analyzing the stream. For detailed descriptions of the MPEG Player and the TSCA, refer to the MTS400 Series User Manual (071-1507-xx). 1-25 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 46 MTS400 Series system Installation 1-26 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 47: Mts4Sa Stand-Alone System Installation

    MTS4SA Stand-Alone System Installation The MTS4SA Stand-alone system makes the MTS400 Series system applications (except the real-time features) available on a PC. The full specification is given in the MTS400 Series system Technical Reference (071-1724-xx). If the MTS4EA option (MTS4EA Compressed Video ES Analyzer) was purchased, use the installation procedure provided in the accompanying user manual (MTS4EA Compressed Video ES Analyzer, 071-1641-xx).
  • Page 48 PC. Refer to the MPEG Compressed Video ES Analyzer User Manual (071-1641-xx) for more details. NOTE. All deferred applications will run satisfactorily on the AD953 MPEG Test System. 1-28 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 49: Installation

    Place the MTS4SA CD-ROM in the PC CD-ROM drive. The CD will autostart and display a Welcome dialog box. Select Next. The Setup Type dialog box will be displayed which allows you to select the type of installation. 1-29 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 50 Notification of these is provided when the product or additional licenses are purchased. If the Custom setup has been chosen, refer to Custom Setup on page 1-35. 1-30 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 51 MTS4SA Stand-Alone System Installation Confirm the installation by selecting Install. NOTE. A number of message boxes are displayed during the installation process. Normally, no user intervention is required. 1-31 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 52 10. The WinPcap License agreement is displayed. Read the agreement and select I Agree if you agree. NOTE. The average installation time for the MTS4SA Stand-alone system is approximately five minutes. 1-32 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 53 13. When the PC has restarted, the MTS400 Option Key Wizard must be started, select Start > Programs > Tektronix MTS400 > OptionKey Wizard.) 14. In the Option Key Wizard dialog box, enter the Option Key String supplied with the installation documentation in the Key String field.
  • Page 54 The icons can be installed using the Custom install option. Applications can be started from the Windows Start menu. The software key must be installed before any of the applications can be opened (see Software Protection, page 1-13). 1-34 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 55 MTS4SA Stand-Alone System Installation Custom Setup Select the check boxes next to the required features. When you have selected all the required features, select Next to proceed with the installation. 1-35 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 56 TSCA or edited using the TS Editor by selecting them in Windows Explorer. Select the check boxes of the files to be associated with the MTS400. Select Next to proceed with the installation; the installation continues as for Complete or Deferred installation. 1-36 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 57: Vlc Media Player Installation

    Select your preferred language. The Welcome / Setup screen appears. Follow the setup procedure and allow the VLC Media Player to be installed. No further activity is required. The VLC Media Player will be used by the TSCA as required. 1-37 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 58 2. Select Audio from the list on the left hand side of the Preferences dialog box. 3. Under General audio settings, clear the Enable audio check box. 4. Click the Save button to accept the changes and close the Preferences dialog box. 1-38 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 59: Starting An Application

    Starting an Application All applications are started from the Start > All Programs > Tektronix MTS400 menus. A brief description of each application is given on page 2-1 of this manual. The MTS400 Series system User Manual (071-1507-xx) provides full descriptions of all applications.
  • Page 60: Starting The Tsca

    Detailed descriptions of the various dialog boxes can be found in the TSCA section of the MTS400 Series system User Manual (071-1507-xx). 1. From the Start menu, select Start > All Programs > Tektronix MTS400 > Analyzers > TS Compliance Analyzer.
  • Page 61 Starting an Application NOTE. The Real-time Analysis selection in the Open Transport Stream… dialog box is not available in stand-alone configurations. 1-41 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 62: Setting The Interpretation Standard

    You can see the Base Standard and Region currently set for the TSCA by looking at the stream interpretation fields in the status bar of the Main window. Base standard Region 1-42 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 63 In the Stream Interpretation dialog box, select the Base Standard and Region as required. Note that the scripts used in the current selection are listed in the Script Files pane. 1-43 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 64: Off-Line Analysis

    If timestamps are found not to be present, the bit rate will be calculated using PCRs. The stream bit rate can also be set manually. 1-44 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 65 Clear the Stop Analysis at Packet Index check box to ensure full stream analysis. Select OK to proceed with the off-line file analysis. During analysis of a stream, a progress bar is displayed in the toolbar. 1-45 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 66: Real-Time Analysis

    Real-Time Analysis Select the Real-time Analysis view. Select the MTS400 Series system interface. This is the input on which your real-time stream is being received. It can be ASI, SMPTE, DVB Parallel, an RF interface, or an IP interface. The drop-down list content will depend on which interface is fitted in the system (if any).
  • Page 67: Stream Analysis Results

    Starting an Application Stream Analysis Results Figure 1-4 shows the result of off-line analysis. The layout of the real-time analysis view is similar. Figure 1-4: TSCA - File Open 1-47 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 68 Starting an Application 1-48 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 69: Operating Basics

    Operating Basics...
  • Page 71: Software Applications

    This section provides a brief overview of the software applications that make up the MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems. Note that not all options may be enabled. Detailed descriptions of all applications can be found in the MTS400 Series system MPEG Test System User Manual (071-1507-xx).
  • Page 72 Players MPEG Player Records and plays out MPEG-2 streams. (The MTX100B Player is described in the MTX100B User Manual, Tektronix part number 071-1927-xx.) Utilities Make Seamless Wizard Guides the user through the process of creating an MPEG-2 file for use by Stream Player in continuously looped operation.
  • Page 73: Appendices

    Appendices...
  • Page 75: Appendix A: Cleaning And Maintenance

    If dirt remains, use a cloth or swab dampened with a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution. A swab is useful for cleaning in narrow spaces around the controls and connectors. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the instrument. MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 76 CAUTION. Avoid getting moisture inside the keyboard and integrated tracking device during external cleaning and use only enough solution to dampen the cloth or swab. Use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution as a cleanser and rinse with deionized water. MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 77: In Case Of Problems

    For a performance verification procedure, refer to the MTS400 Series system MPEG Test System Technical Reference, supplied as a PDF file on the MTS400 Series system MPEG Test System Recovery CD-ROM.
  • Page 78: Repackaging For Shipment

    Hardware problems can have several causes. Review the installation instructions in this manual to verify that you have properly installed the instrument. There are no user serviceable parts in the MTS400 Series systems, so you should contact your local Tektronix Service representative if you have a hardware problem.
  • Page 79 It is not necessary to return the accessories received with the instrument when returning the instrument for repair. If the instrument is to be shipped to a Tektronix field office for repair, attach a tag to the instrument showing the following: Owner’s name and address...
  • Page 80 If you are shipping the accessories, arrange the accessories in the tray. 10. Close and tape the shipping box. 11. Attach the appropriate shipping documents needed to ship the instrument to its destination. MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 81: Appendix B: Mts400 Series System Recovery

    Appendix B: MTS400 Series system Recovery If you have problems with the MTS400 Series system software, use the procedures in this section to restore the system to factory default installation and configuration. NOTE. If you are restoring software after replacing the hard disk drive with one that you ordered from Tektronix, follow the instructions provided with the hard disk replacement kit.
  • Page 82 Intel EtherExpress PRO/100B and PRO/1000 PCI Adapter Driver Symbios SCSI Driver Nero CD/DVD recording software Intel Application Accelerator Intel INF Update Media Player 10 Tektronix MTS400 Series system MPEG Test Systems application software MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 83: Restore Operating System

    30 minutes.) CAUTION. To prevent data loss, back up your hard drive before you restore the MTS400 Series system. All data on the hard drive will be destroyed during the system restore process. 1. Start the MTS400 Series system with the MTS400 Series System Operating System Restore DVD in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 84: Figure B-1: Scsi Drives Automatically Recognized

    Open the Windows Disk Management window (Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Storage > Disk management). Note that Disk 0 and Disk 1 are described as Foreign, as shown in Figure B-2. MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 85: Figure B-2: Computer Management - Scsi Drives, Foreign

    Figure B-2: Computer Management - SCSI drives, foreign Right-click on Disk 0 or Disk 1 and select Import Foreign Disks… from the shortcut menu (see Figure B-3). Figure B-3: Select Import Foreign Disks… MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 86: Figure B-4: Import Foreign Disks Dialog Box

    In the Import Foreign Disks dialog box, ensure that the disk group is checked and select OK. Figure B-4: Import Foreign Disks dialog box In the Foreign Disk Volumes dialog box, select OK. Figure B-5: Foreign Disk Volumes dialog box MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 87: Figure B-6: Scsi Drives Manually Recognized

    Appendix B: MTS400 Series system Recovery The disk display should now be as shown in Figure B-6. Figure B-6: SCSI drives manually recognized This completes the MTS400 Operating System Restore Procedure. MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 88: Install The Mts400 Series System Applications

    Appendix B: MTS400 Series system Recovery Install the MTS400 Series system Applications The procedure for installing the MTS400 Series system applications on either an MTS400 or an MTS430 is similar to the procedure for stand-alone installations (see page 1-27). In the procedure described on page 1-29 (MTS4SA Stand-Alone System Installation section), select MTS400 Platform (shown in Figure B-7) and continue with the installation.
  • Page 89: Reformat The Scsi Drives

    If the drives have become corrupted, they should be reset using the following procedure: Insert the MTS400 Series system Operating System Restore DVD in the CD- ROM drive. Locate the SCSI_DRV folder. Copy the whole SCSI_DRV folder to the C: drive. The folder contains the following files: drives.bat...
  • Page 90 Appendix B: MTS400 Series system Recovery B-10 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 91: Appendix C: Network Troubleshooting

    Network Adapter card. Contact your network administrator for details. Ensure that any applications that you may have loaded on your test system since receiving it are not using the ports assigned to the test system components. MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 92: Ip Parameters

    Test system: Test system: Test system: Rennes TVTest_2 TVTest_1 No TCP/IP communication IP address: 128.181.99.62 IP address: 128.181.99.62 IP address: 128.193.99.2 Figure C-1: Incorrect IP address MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 93: Figure C-2: Incorrect Subnet Mask

    TVTest_1 do not need to be routed. TVTest_1 is therefore able to find the correct addresses for TVTest_2 and Rennes in spite of having an incorrect subnet mask. MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 94: Figure C-3: Incorrect Default Gateway Ip Address

    IP address: 128.181.99.82 IP address: 128.181.99.72 IP address: 128.181.99.62 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 128.181.99.1 Default gateway: 128.181.99.1 Default gateway: 128.181.99.10 Figure C-3: Incorrect default gateway IP address MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 95: Common Troubleshooting Procedures

    IP address, respectively, of the networked device you are trying to ping. Click OK. A DOS window indicates whether or not the machine is responding to the ping. In Figure C-4, the destination machine (Oxford4) is not responding. MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 96: Figure C-4: Ping.exe Command Window

    IP address of the nodes on the network that successfully pass your tracert packets. This information indicates the last good node on the path to the destination device. MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 97: Figure C-5: Tracert.exe Command Window

    The network name and IP address of the device you are trying to look up is displayed. If your network uses DNS, the IP address and network name of the DNS server is also displayed. See Figure C-6. MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 98: Sources Of Network Information

    Wolford, K. MCSE Training Guide: TCP/IP. Indianapolis, IN. New Riders, 1998 This is a training guide for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification, and covers TCP/IP and network troubleshooting. Taylor, E. Network Troubleshooting Handbook. New York, NY. McGraw– Hill, 1999 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 99: Glossary

    Glossary...
  • Page 101 Software Key – A security device that enables software options. The key must be connected to an I/O port of the instrument while the program is run. A USB software key is available for stand-alone products. TSCA – Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual Glossary-1...
  • Page 102 Glossary MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual Glossary-2...
  • Page 103 Index...
  • Page 105 1-23 Hardware installation, 1-15 on, 1-22 requirements, 1-21 supplying, 1-21 Installation Preventative maintenance, A-1 applications, B-8 Product description, 1-1 instrument, 1-15 network, 1-23 stand-alone, 1-27 Interpretation standard, 1-42 Real-time analysis, 1-46 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual Index-1...
  • Page 106 Software applications, 2-1 start, 1-40 Specifications, see Technical Reference stream analysis, 1-47 Stand-alone installation, 1-27 software installation, 1-29 VLC Media Player system requirements, 1-28 installation, 1-37 Start menu, 1-39 MTX100B, 1-38 MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual Index-2...

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