JDS Uniphase IP Video Test Option HST-3000 User manual

HST-3000
IP Video Testing
User’s Guide

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HST-3000
IP Video Testing
User’s Guide

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The catalog number for a printed guide is ML-058201. The
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
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protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
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communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
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accept any interference received, including interference that
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
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equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
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– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
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Contents
About This Guide ix
Purpose and scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Assumptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Application-oriented user guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
HST-3000 base unit user’s guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Safety and compliance information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Technical assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xii
Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Chapter 1 Getting Started 1
Overview and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Quick tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Headset connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
USB connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ethernet connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
User interface navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Chapter 2 IP Video Testing 7
About IP Video Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Specifying test settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Specifying Data settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specifying 802.1x security settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Specifying STUN settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Specifying PPP settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Specifying WAN settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Video setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Specifying general video settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Specifying Video QoS settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Specifying MPEG QoS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Specifying Video Loss settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Authenticating on a secured network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Managing video channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adding or editing video channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Deleting a video channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Analyzing video streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Terminate mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Monitor mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Measuring Class of Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Saving test results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Chapter 3 Interpreting Test Results 39
About test results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Video Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Stream QoS results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
RTP results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Loss Summary results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Packet statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Stream (TS) statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Stream Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
PID Map results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Video Totals results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Monitor Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Video Error Log results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Class of Service results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Packet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Appendix A Technology and methodology 63
About IP video technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Content Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
PCR Jitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Transport Error Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Network Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Packet Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Packet Jitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
IGMP Latency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Service Testing and Troubleshooting methodology . . 71
Packet loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
PCR jitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Error indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
IGMP latency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Practical example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Glossary 75
Index 79

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About This Guide
This chapter describes how to use this guide. Topics
discussed in this chapter include the following:
–“Purpose and scope” on page x
–“Assumptions” on page x
–“Terminology” on page x
–“Application-oriented user guide” on page xi
–“HST-3000 base unit user’s guide” on page xi
–“Safety and compliance information” on page xi
–“Technical assistance” on page xii
–“Conventions” on page xiii

About This Guide
Purpose and scope
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Purpose and scope
The purpose of this guide is to help you successfully use the
features and capabilities of the HST-3000.
This guide includes task-based instructions that describe how
to configure, use, and troubleshoot the HST-3000’s IP video
testing option.
Assumptions
This guide is intended for novice, intermediate, and experi-
enced users who want to use the HST-3000 effectively and
efficiently. We are assuming that you have basic computer
experience and are familiar with basic telecommunication
concepts, terminology, and safety.
Terminology
The following terms have a specific meaning when they are
used in this guide:
–HST-3000 — Handheld Services Tester 3000. In this
user’s guide, “HST-3000” is used to refer to the HST-3000
family of products or to the combination of a base unit and
attached SIM. “HST” is also sometimes used to refer to
the base unit/SIM combination.
–SIM — Service Interface Module. Sometimes referred to
generically as the module. The SIM provides test applica-
tion functionality.
For definitions of other terms used in this guide, see “Glos-
sary” on page 75.

About This Guide
Application-oriented user guide
HST-3000 IP Video Testing User’s Guide xi
Application-oriented user guide
The HST-3000 IP Video Testing User’s Guide is an applica-
tion-oriented user’s guide contains information relating to the
basic use of the device and includes detailed procedures for
testing and troubleshooting IP video service.
This user’s guide should be used in conjunction with the
HST-3000 Base Unit User’s Guide.
HST-3000 base unit user’s guide
The HST-3000 Base Unit User’s Guide contains overall infor-
mation relating to device and general functions such as using
the unit with a keyboard, peripheral support, battery charging,
printing results, and managing files. This guide also contains
technical specifications for the base unit and a description of
JDSU’s warranty, services, and repair information, including
terms and conditions of the licensing agreement.
Safety and compliance information
Safety and compliance information are contained in a sepa-
rate guide and are provided in printed format with the product.

About This Guide
Technical assistance
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Technical assistance
If you need assistance or have questions related to the use of
this product, use the information in Table 1 to contact JDSU’s
Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for customer support.
Before you contact JDSU for technical assistance, please
have the serial numbers for the service interface module
(SIM) and the base unit handy (see “Locating the serial
number” in the HST-3000 Base Unit User’s Guide).
During off-hours, you can request assistance by doing one of
the following: leave a voice message at the TAC for your
region; email the North American TAC ([email protected]);
submit your question using our online Technical Assistance
request form at www.jdsu.com.
Table 1 Technical assistance centers
Region Phone Number
Americas 1-855-ASK-JDSU
1-866-228-3762
301-353-1550
[email protected]om
Europe, Africa, and
Mid-East [phone]
(JDSU Germany) [email protected]
Asia and the Pacific [phone]
(Hong Kong)
[phone]
(Beijing-China)

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Conventions
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Conventions
Thisguide usesconventionsand symbols, asdescribed inthe
following tables.
Table 2 Typographical conventions
Description Example
User interface actions and
buttons or switches you have
to press appear in this type-
face.
Press the OK key.
Code and output messages
appear in this typeface.All results okay
Text you must type exactly as
shown appears in this type-
face.
Type: a:\set.exe in the dia-
log box.
Variables appear in this type-
face.Type the new hostname.
Book references appear in
this typeface. Refer to Newton’s Telecom Dictionary
Table 3 Keyboard and menu conventions
Description Example
A plus sign + indicates simul-
taneous keystrokes. Press Ctrl+s
A comma indicates consecu-
tive key strokes. Press Alt+f,s
A slanted bracket indicates
choosing a submenu from
menu.
On the menu bar, click
Start > Program Files.

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Table 4 Symbol conventions
Table 5 Safety definitions
This symbol represents a general hazard.
This symbol represents a risk of electrical shock.
This symbol represents a risk of explosion
This symbol represents a Note indicating related informa-
tion or tip.
This symbol, located on the equipment, battery, or packag-
ing indicates that the equipment or battery must not be dis-
posed of in a land-fill site or as municipal waste, and should
be disposed of according to your national regulations.
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Thischapter provides a general descriptionofthe HST-3000’s
optional IP video testing features. Topics discussed in this
chapter include the following:
–“Overview and options” on page 2
–“Quick tour” on page 3

Chapter 1 Getting Started
Overview and options
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Overview and options
The HST-3000’s optional IP video testing features (ordering
numberHST300S-IP-Video)allowverificationofvideoservice
and testing of video quality.
The capabilities of the HST-3000 IP video feature includes the
following:
– Physical medium test
– IP connectivity test
– Video service verification
– IP multicast test - Broadcast video service
Generate IGMP “join” and “leave” requests, verifying
stream flows, changing channels, and multi-cast
communications are working.
– IP unicast test - VOD video service
Generate RTSP client requests for access to VOD
media server, verifying that program stream flows and
uni-cast communications are working.
– Microsoft IP TV service
– UTStarcom Rolling Stream service
– Video quality test
– Analyze video streams (ISO/IEC 13818 packet
formats)
– Provide statistics on up to 10 streams, with detailed
analysis of up to three streams

Chapter 1 Getting Started
Quick tour
HST-3000 IP Video Testing User’s Guide 3
You can expand your testing capability by purchasing addi-
tional IP Video testing options. The options available for
purchase are as follows:
For additional information about HST-3000 options, SIMs,
and services, contact your local JDSU representative or con-
tact JDSU through the company web site, www.jdsu.com.
Quick tour
The following section describes the status indicators and
connections applicable to IP video.
Status LEDs These indicators report the status of the interface, and are not
specific to the IP video application. The function of each LED
is described in Table 7.
Table 6 IP Video testing options
Option Description Order Number
Microsoft IP TV Allows you to test Microsoft IP TV
video streams. HST3000-MSTV
Microsoft Video
MOS Provides mean opinion score (MOS) for IP video applications. HST3000-VMOS
Table 7 Status LEDs
LED Function
Sync A two-color LED that reports the status of
modem synchronization.
– Flashing green indicates that the modems
are training.
– Solid green indicates that the modems have
synchronized.
– Solid red indicates a synchronization error
has occurred.

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Data A two-color LED that reports the status of the
data connection.
– Flashing green indicates that the data con-
nection is not yet established.
– Solid green indicates that a data connection
has been established with the network (so
that the HST-3000 may send and receive
data on the network).
– Solid red indicates that a data network con-
nection has not been established.
Error A two-color LED that reports error conditions.
– Solid red indicates an error condition.
Alarm A two-color LED that indicates alarm conditions.
– Solid red indicates an alarm condition.
Lpbk – Not used in IP video mode.
Batt Indicates the battery status. For more informa-
tion, see the HST-3000 Base Unit User’s Guide.
Table 7 Status LEDs (Continued)
LED Function