R&S SMCVB-K163 User manual

R&S®SMCVB-K163
DVB-T
User Manual
User Manual
Version 02
1179099702
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This document describes the following software options:
●R&S®SMCVB-K163
1434.3877.02
This manual describes firmware version FW 4.70.176.xx and later of the R&S®SMCV100B.
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The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S®SMCV100B is abbreviated as R&S SMCVB, R&S®WinIQSIM2 is
abbreviated as R&S WinIQSIM2

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Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................... 7
1.1 About this Manual......................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Documentation Overview............................................................................................. 7
1.2.1 Getting Started Manual................................................................................................... 8
1.2.2 User Manuals and Help...................................................................................................8
1.2.3 Service Manual............................................................................................................... 8
1.2.4 Instrument Security Procedures......................................................................................8
1.2.5 Printed Safety Instructions.............................................................................................. 9
1.2.6 Data Sheets and Brochures............................................................................................ 9
1.2.7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)............................................ 9
1.2.8 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc................................................9
2 Welcome to the DVB-T Option............................................................ 10
2.1 Accessing the DVB-T Dialog......................................................................................10
2.2 Scope............................................................................................................................11
2.3 Notes on Screenshots................................................................................................ 11
3 About the DVB-T Option......................................................................12
3.1 Required Options........................................................................................................ 12
3.2 About DVB-H/T............................................................................................................ 12
4 DVB-T Configuration and Settings..................................................... 14
4.1 General Settings..........................................................................................................14
4.2 Input Signal Settings.................................................................................................. 16
4.2.1 General Settings........................................................................................................... 16
4.2.2 Info................................................................................................................................ 20
4.2.3 Test Signal Settings.......................................................................................................22
4.2.4 IP Channnel x Settings..................................................................................................23
4.3 Coding Settings...........................................................................................................27
4.4 TPS Settings................................................................................................................ 30
4.5 Special Settings.......................................................................................................... 33
4.6 Global Connector Settings.........................................................................................34
4.7 TS Player......................................................................................................................34

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4.7.1 TS Player Settings........................................................................................................ 35
4.7.2 Player Output................................................................................................................ 38
4.7.2.1 General......................................................................................................................... 38
4.7.2.2 Stuffing.......................................................................................................................... 40
4.7.3 Seamless Loop Settings............................................................................................... 41
4.8 Local IP Data Network Settings................................................................................. 43
5 Performing DVB-T Signal Generation Tasks..................................... 46
5.1 Configuring the Input Signal......................................................................................46
5.1.1 How to Apply an External IP Input Signal..................................................................... 46
5.1.2 How to Apply an External TS Input Signal.................................................................... 49
5.1.3 How to Generate an Internal TS Signal........................................................................ 50
5.2 Monitoring the Input Signal........................................................................................50
5.2.1 How to Monitor External IP Input Data..........................................................................51
5.2.2 How to Monitor an External TS Input Signal................................................................. 51
5.2.3 How to Monitor an Internal TS Player Signal................................................................ 52
5.3 Calculating the Input Data Rate................................................................................. 52
6 Remote-Control Commands............................................................... 54
6.1 General Commands.................................................................................................... 55
6.2 Input Commands.........................................................................................................57
6.2.1 General Commands...................................................................................................... 57
6.2.2 Info Commands.............................................................................................................60
6.2.3 Test Signal Commands................................................................................................. 63
6.2.4 IP Subsystem................................................................................................................ 65
6.3 Coding Commands..................................................................................................... 69
6.4 TPS Commands...........................................................................................................71
6.5 Special Commands..................................................................................................... 73
6.6 TSGen Subsystem...................................................................................................... 74
6.7 BCIP Subsystem......................................................................................................... 82
Glossary: Abbreviations......................................................................86

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Glossary: Specifications..................................................................... 88
List of Commands................................................................................89
Index......................................................................................................91

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Preface
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1 Preface
1.1 About this Manual
This user manual provides all the information specific to the DVB-T option
R&S SMCVB-K163. All general instrument functions and settings common to all appli-
cations and operating modes are described in the main R&S SMCV100B user manual.
The main focus in this manual is on the provided settings and the tasks required to
generate a signal. The following topics are included:
●Welcome to the DVB-T option R&S SMCVB-K163
Introduction to and getting familiar with the option
●About the DVB-T
Background information on basic terms and principles in the context of the signal
generation
●DVB-T Configuration and Settings
A concise description of all functions and settings available to configure signal gen-
eration with their corresponding remote control command
●How to Generate a Signal with the DVB-T Option
The basic procedure to perform signal generation tasks and step-by-step instruc-
tions for more complex tasks or alternative methods
And detailed examples to guide you through typical signal generation scenarios
and allow you to try out the application immediately
●Remote Control Commands
Remote commands required to configure and perform signal generation in a
remote environment, sorted by tasks
(Commands required to set up the instrument or to perform common tasks on the
instrument are provided in the main R&S SMCV100B user manual)
Programming examples demonstrate the use of many commands and can usually
be executed directly for test purposes
●Glossary
Alphabetical list of often used terms and abbreviations
●List of remote commands
Alphabetical list of all remote commands described in the manual
●Abbreviations
●Specifications
●Index
1.2 Documentation Overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S SMCV100B user documentation. Unless
specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S SMCV100B product page at:
Documentation Overview

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www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/smcv100b
1.2.1 Getting Started Manual
Introduces the R&S SMCV100B and describes how to set up and start working with the
product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general infor-
mation, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.
1.2.2 User Manuals and Help
Separate manuals for the base unit and the software options are provided for down-
load:
●Base unit manual
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides an
introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control com-
mands with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument
interfaces and error messages. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.
●Software option manual
Contains the description of the specific functions of an option. Basic information on
operating the R&S SMCV100B is not included.
The contents of the user manuals are available as help in the R&S SMCV100B. The
help offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the base unit
and the software options.
All user manuals are also available for download or for immediate display on the Inter-
net.
1.2.3 Service Manual
Describes the performance test for checking the rated specifications, module replace-
ment and repair, firmware update, troubleshooting and fault elimination, and contains
mechanical drawings and spare part lists.
The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz
information system (GLORIS):
https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com
1.2.4 Instrument Security Procedures
Deals with security issues when working with the R&S SMCV100B in secure areas. It
is available for download on the Internet.
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1.2.5 Printed Safety Instructions
Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is delivered with
the product.
1.2.6 Data Sheets and Brochures
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S SMCV100B. It also
lists the options and their order numbers and optional accessories.
The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific char-
acteristics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/smcv100b
1.2.7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current
firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.
The open-source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the
used open source software.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/smcv100b
1.2.8 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc.
These documents deal with special applications or background information on particu-
lar topics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/smcv100b
Documentation Overview

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2 Welcome to the DVB-T Option
The R&S SMCVB-K163 is a firmware application that adds functionality to generate
signals in accordance with the DVB-T digital standard.
The R&S SMCVB-K163 option features:
●DVB-T signal generation
This user manual contains a description of the functionality that the application pro-
vides, including remote control operation.
All functions not discussed in this manual are the same as in the base unit and are
described in the R&S SMCV100B user manual. The latest version is available at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/SMCV100B
Installation
You can find detailed installation instructions in the delivery of the option or in the
R&S SMCV100B service manual.
2.1 Accessing the DVB-T Dialog
To open the dialog with DVB-T settings
► In the block diagram of the R&S SMCV100B, select "Baseband > DVB-T".
A dialog box opens that displays the provided general settings.
The signal generation is not started immediately. To start signal generation with the
default settings, select "State > On".
Accessing the DVB-T Dialog

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2.2 Scope
Tasks (in manual or remote operation) that are also performed in the base unit in the
same way are not described here.
In particular, it includes:
●Managing settings and data lists, like storing and loading settings, creating and
accessing data lists, or accessing files in a particular directory.
●Information on regular trigger, marker and clock signals and filter settings, if appro-
priate.
●General instrument configuration, such as checking the system configuration, con-
figuring networks and remote operation
●Using the common status registers
For a description of such tasks, see the R&S SMCV100B user manual.
2.3 Notes on Screenshots
When describing the functions of the product, we use sample screenshots. These
screenshots are meant to illustrate as many as possible of the provided functions and
possible interdependencies between parameters. The shown values may not represent
realistic usage scenarios.
The screenshots usually show a fully equipped product, that is: with all options instal-
led. Thus, some functions shown in the screenshots may not be available in your par-
ticular product configuration.
Notes on Screenshots

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3 About the DVB-T Option
The transmission standard complies with the specification ETSI EN 300 744 (DVB-T
and DVB-H).
Hierarchical coding
If you can define separate entries for the high-priority path (HP) and low-priority path
(LP), a parameter is displayed twice, distinguished by HP or LP.
See also " Hierarchy" on page 15.
3.1 Required Options
The equipment layout for generating DVB-T signals includes:
●Base unit
●Option Enable Broadcast Standard (R&S SMCVB-K519)
●Option DVB-T (R&S SMCVB-K163)
3.2 About DVB-H/T
The DVB-HDVB-H standard is based on the earlier standard DVB-T, that is used for
terrestrial digital broadcasting.
Figure 3-1 shows the components of the DVB-H transmission system.
Figure 3-1: Components of the transmission system DVB-H
DVB-H provides features to meet the specific requirements for handheld, mobile termi-
nals such as:
●Power off some part of the reception chain to increase the battery duration
●Ease access to the services when receivers switching to the next cell
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●Mitigate the effects of man-maid noise and severe mobile multipath channels on
the receiving capabilities
●Offer sufficient flexibility and scalability to allow reception of services at various
speeds
●Offer the flexibility to be used in various transmission bands and channel band-
widths
The basic technical extensions that make it possible to receive digital video broadcast-
ing services on handheld terminals are:
●4K mode and in-depth interleavers
●Time-slicing
●Forward error correction for multiprotocol encapsulated data (MPE-FEC)
About DVB-H/T

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4 DVB-T Configuration and Settings
Access:
► Select "Baseband > DVB-T".
The remote commands required to define these settings are described in Chapter 6,
"Remote-Control Commands", on page 54.
Settings:
●General Settings..................................................................................................... 14
●Input Signal Settings............................................................................................... 16
●Coding Settings.......................................................................................................27
●TPS Settings........................................................................................................... 30
●Special Settings...................................................................................................... 33
●Global Connector Settings...................................................................................... 34
●TS Player................................................................................................................ 34
●Local IP Data Network Settings.............................................................................. 43
4.1 General Settings
Access:
► Select "Baseband > DVB-T".
This tab provides functionality for calling default settings, save and recall settings
and hierarchy coding settings.
If hierarchical coding is active, some parameters require setting for high priority and
low priority input data streams. The settings are displayed separately for both paths,
but summarized in this description.
Settings:
State..............................................................................................................................15
Set To Default................................................................................................................15
Save/Recall................................................................................................................... 15
Hierarchy.......................................................................................................................15
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State
Activates the standard and deactivates all the other digital standards and digital modu-
lation modes in the same path.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:STATe on page 55
Set To Default
Calls the default settings. The values of the main parameters are listed in the following
table.
Parameter Value
State Not affected by the "Set to Default"
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:PRESet on page 55
Save/Recall
Accesses the "Save/Recall" dialog, that is the standard instrument function for saving
and recalling the complete dialog-related settings in a file. The provided navigation
possibilities in the dialog are self-explanatory.
The filename and the directory, in that the settings are stored, are user-definable; the
file extension is however predefined.
See also, chapter "File and Data Management" in the R&S SMCV100B user manual.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:SETTing:CATalog? on page 56
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:SETTing:DELete on page 56
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:SETTing:LOAD on page 56
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:SETTing:STORe on page 56
Hierarchy
Selects the coding hierarchy.
Note: If hierarchical coding is active, some parameters require setting for high priority
(HP) and low priority (LP) input data streams. The settings are displayed separately for
both paths, but summarized in this description.
"Non Hierarchical"
Non-hierarchical coding used for one input data stream.
"Alpha 1/2/4" Hierarchical coding used for two input data streams HP and LP.
For some settings, there are two parameters: one for HP and one for
LP.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:HIERarchy on page 56
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4.2 Input Signal Settings
Access:
► Select "Baseband > DVB-T > Input Signal".
The dialog provides access to settings necessary to configure the input signal.
Most broadcast standards share the following parameters, i.e. they have the same set-
ting independent from the standard:
●"Source"
●"Input"
●"IP TS Channel"
Settings:
●General Settings..................................................................................................... 16
●Info.......................................................................................................................... 20
●Test Signal Settings.................................................................................................22
●IP Channnel x Settings............................................................................................23
4.2.1 General Settings
Access:
► Select "Input Signal > General".
The dialog provides settings necessary to configure the input signal. Also, it pro-
vides physical layer information for external signals and transport stream (TS) sig-
nals. For internal test signals, you can configure payload and structure of test pack-
ets.
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Settings:
Source ..........................................................................................................................17
Input ............................................................................................................................. 18
Input Format .................................................................................................................18
IP TS Channel...............................................................................................................18
Stuffing.......................................................................................................................... 18
Test Signal ....................................................................................................................19
Source
Sets the modulation source for the input signal.
Figure 4-1: Block diagram with test signal insertion
"External" Uses a transport stream, that is input at the "TS IN"/"IP Data" inter-
face.
For more information about connecting to the interfaces, see also:
●"TS IN" interface: Section "Configuring the Global Connectors" in
the R&S SMCV100B user manual.
●"IP Data" interface: Chapter 4.8, "Local IP Data Network Set-
tings", on page 43.
"TS Player" Uses an internal transport stream with TS packet data played from a
file. The player requires no option.
Playing encrypted files with extension _c requires a stream library
option R&S SMCVB-KSx.
See also:
●Chapter 4.7, "TS Player", on page 34
●Supported TS player file types
"Test Signal" Uses an internal test signal as specified in Chapter 4.2.3, "Test Signal
Settings", on page 22.
Remote command:
Non-hierarchical coding
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:SOURce[:HIGH] on page 58
Hierarchical coding
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:SOURce[:HIGH] on page 58
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:SOURce:LOW on page 58
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Input
Requires "Source > External".
Sets the external input interface.
"TS IN" Input for serial transport stream data. The signal is input at the "User
1" connector.
"IP" Requires "Hierarchy > Non Hierarchical", i.e. IP input requires non-
hierarchical coding.
Input for IP-based transport stream data (TSoverIP). The signal is
input at the "IP Data" connector.
Remote command:
Non-hierarchical coding
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:INPut[:HIGH] on page 58
Hierarchical coding
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:INPut[:HIGH] on page 58
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:INPut:LOW on page 58
Input Format
Requires "Input > TS IN".
Sets the format of the input signal.
"ASI" ASI format
"SMPTE 310" SMPTE 310 format
Remote command:
Non-hierarchical coding
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:INPut:FORMat on page 58
Hierarchical coding
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:INPut:FORMat on page 58
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:INPut:FORMat:LOW on page 58
IP TS Channel
Requires "Input > IP".
Selects the IP-based transport stream (TS) channel. You can select 1 out of 4 IP TS
channels as input at the "IP Data" interface.
To configure a particular channel, see Chapter 4.2.4, "IP Channnel x Settings",
on page 23.
Remote command:
Non-hierarchical coding only
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:INPut:TSCHannel[:HIGH] on page 59
Stuffing
Requires "Source > External/TS Player".
Activates stuffing.
"On" The installed input interface provides the transport stream data rate
required for the current modulation parameters (regardless of the
input data rate of the external transport stream).
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"Off" The data rate of the transport stream source must match the data
rate required for the current modulation parameters.
The value equals the " Max. Useful Data Rate " on page 21.
Remote command:
Non-hierarchical coding
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:STUFfing[:HIGH] on page 59
Hierarchical coding
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:STUFfing[:HIGH] on page 59
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:STUFfing:LOW on page 59
Test Signal
Defines the test signal data.
Use the parameter to measure the bit error rate before the Viterbi decoder with the
BER application, the R&S ETL measurement receivers, and its serial outputs (clock
and data).
"Test TS Packet"
Standardized packet data used as modulation data in the transport
stream.
To configure the packet structure, select the side tab "Test Signal >
Test TS Packet". See also Chapter 4.2.3, "Test Signal Settings",
on page 22.
"PRBS before Conv. Enc."
Pure pseudo-random bit sequence (PRBS) data used as modulation
data with no packet structure. The sequence is inserted before the
convolutional encoder. PRBS data conforms with ITU-T O.151 speci-
fication.
To configure the PRBS type, select the side tab "Test Signal >
PRBS". See also "PRBS" on page 23.
"PRBS after Conv. Enc."
Pure pseudo-random bit sequence (PRBS) data used as modulation
data with no packet structure. The sequence is inserted after the con-
volutional encoder.
Remote command:
Non-hierarchical coding
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:TESTsignal[:HIGH] on page 64
Hierarchical coding
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:TESTsignal[:HIGH] on page 64
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:TESTsignal:LOW on page 64
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4.2.2 Info
Access:
► Select "Input Signal > PLP Info".
The tab displays the information on the input signal.
How to: Chapter 5.3, "Calculating the Input Data Rate", on page 52
Settings:
Packet Length .............................................................................................................. 20
Max. Useful Data Rate ................................................................................................. 21
Measured Data Rate .................................................................................................... 21
Useful Data Rate ..........................................................................................................21
Packet Length
Requires "Source > External".
Displays the packet length of the external transport stream in bytes.
If the packet length does not match the specified length, the output signal is erroneous.
"Packet Length > Invalid" is displayed.
"188" 188 byte packets specified for serial input and parallel input.
"204" 204 byte packets specified for serial input and parallel input.
"208" 208 byte packets specified for serial input and parallel input.
"Invalid" Packet length ≠ 188 bytes, 204 bytes or 208 bytes, i.e. the length is
not as specified.
Remote command:
Non-hierarchical coding
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:PACKetlength[:HIGH]? on page 61
Hierarchical coding
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:PACKetlength[:HIGH]? on page 61
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DVBT:PACKetlength:LOW? on page 61
Input Signal Settings