Tektronix QAM400A Use and care manual

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MTM400A, IPM400A, QAM400A, and RFM300
DTV Monitors
ZZZ
Technical Reference
*P077017504*
077-0175-04

MTM400A, IPM400A, QAM400A, and RFM300
DTV Monitors
ZZZ
Technical Reference
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This document supports firmware version 4.6 and above.
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Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its
option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement
in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty
work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become
the property of Tektronix.
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charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product;
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage
or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or
integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty
of servicing the product.
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IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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This warranty is for the software media.
Warranty
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. If any such medium or encoding proves defective during the warranty period, Tektronix will provide
a replacement in exchange for the defective medium. Except as to the media on which this software product is
furnished, this software product is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.
Tektronix does not warrant that the functions contained in this software product will meet Customer’s requirements
or that the operation of the programs will be uninterrupted or error-free.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration
of the warranty period. If Tektronix is unable to provide a replacement that is free from defects in materials and
workmanship within a reasonable time thereafter, Customer may terminate the license for this software product
and return this software product and any associated materials for credit or refund.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE MEDIA OR REFUND CUSTOMER’S
PAYMENT IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX
OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary ........................................................................................ viii
Preface.............................................................................................................. xi
Related Products.............................................................................................. xi
Product Documentation ..................................................................................... xiii
Remote User Interface Overview
Remote User Interface Overview............................................................................... 1-1
RUI Components ............................................................................................ 1-2
FlexVuPlus Display........................................................................................ 1-11
Analysis Views
Analysis Views.................................................................................................... 2-1
Programs View.................................................................................................... 2-3
Transport Stream Node...................................................................................... 2-5
Program Node.............................................................................................. 2-15
Elementary Stream Node ................................................................................. 2-16
Tests View....................................................................................................... 2-21
All Tests Node ............................................................................................. 2-24
Test Nodes.................................................................................................. 2-25
PID Nodes.................................................................................................. 2-26
SI/PSI (Tables) View........................................................................................... 2-27
Table Summary Pane...................................................................................... 2-28
Section View ............................................................................................... 2-29
SI Repetition Graphs View .................................................. .............. .............. . 2-31
EPG Views ................................................................................................. 2-31
PIDs View ....................................................................................................... 2-35
All PIDs Node.............................................................................................. 2-36
Detail View (All PIDs and PID Group) ................................................................. 2-37
Detail View (PIDs) ........................................................................................ 2-38
Packets View.................................................................................................... 2-40
Interface View................................................................................................... 2-41
GbE Interface............................................................................................... 2-42
COFDM Interface ......................................................................................... 2-52
8PSK Interface ............................................................................................. 2-53
DVB-S2 PSK Interface.................................................................................... 2-53
QPSK (L-Band) Interface................................................................................. 2-54
QAM (Annex A and Annex C) Interface ............................................................... 2-55
QAM (Annex B II) Interface ............................................................................. 2-56
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8VSB Interface............................................................................................. 2-57
Configuration
Stream Configuration............................................................................................. 3-1
Stream Global Settings ... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ....................... 3-2
Recording Settings.... .................. .................. ................................ .................. . 3-4
Test Parameters .............................................................................................. 3-8
PCR Filters .. ................ ...................... ................ ................ ................ ......... 3-10
Slot Management .......................................................................................... 3-12
Schedule Management .................................................................................... 3-16
Device Configuration........................................................................................... 3-22
Device Global Settings ... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ............................... 3-22
Passwords Settings ..... .......................... ................ ................ .......... ............... 3-23
Network Settings........................................................................................... 3-24
Time Settings...... .............................................. .......... .......... .......... .......... ... 3-26
Preferences Configuration ..................................................................................... 3-30
Preferences Global Settings ............. ........................ .............. .......... .............. ... 3-31
Font Settings ........ ................ ................ ...................... ................ ................ . 3-31
Decode...................................................................................................... 3-33
Interface Card Configuration.................................................................................. 3-35
Configuring an Interface Card............................................................................ 3-36
IP Interface Configuration ..................................................................................... 3-38
RF Interface Configuration.................................................................................... 3-47
COFDM Interface Settings ............ .......... .................................. .......... ............. 3-47
8PSK Interface Settings ..... ..... .. .... ..... ..... ...... .... .. .... ..... ..... .. .... ..... ..... ...... .... .. ... 3-48
DVB-S2 PSK Interface Settings .......... ........................................................ ....... 3-49
QPSK (L-Band) Settings................... .......... ........................ .......... ................... 3-50
QAM (Annex A and C) Settings......................................................................... 3-51
QAM (Annex B2) Settings ........................ .............. ................................ ......... 3-52
8VSB Settings........... ...................... ................ ................ ................ ............. 3-53
Channel Polling .. .. ..... ...... ...... ..... .. ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... .. ..... ...... ...... ...... ..... .. ..... .... 3-54
Polling Setup .. ................ ................ ................ ................ ...................... ....... 3-55
Polling Screen . .... .... .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... 3-57
Reference
Event Log.......................................................................................................... 4-1
Event Log Control........................................................................................... 4-1
Pinning the Event Log....................................................................................... 4-2
Copying the Event Log...................................................................................... 4-2
Exporting the Event Log.................................................................................... 4-2
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Color Coding Events ........................................................................................ 4-3
Chart Views and Bit Rates....................................................................................... 4-5
Bar Charts .................................................................................................... 4-5
Error Status................................................................................................... 4-6
Bit Rate Range Bar .......................................................................................... 4-6
Bit Rate Limits............................................................................................... 4-7
Pie Charts..................................................................................................... 4-9
Historical Multiplex Graph .. .............................................. .............. ................. 4-10
Graph Management ............................................................................................ 4-11
Measurement Background................................................................................ 4-11
Cursor Data and Control .................................................................................. 4-12
Graph Menu and Toolbar ................................................................................. 4-14
Adding and Removing Graphs ........................................................................... 4-15
Out of Range Indicators................................................................................... 4-15
Settling Time .......................... .......... ........................ .......... ......................... 4-15
Zooming Graphs........................................................................................... 4-15
Graph Controls............................................................................................. 4-16
Miscellaneous................................................................................................... 4-17
Table Filtering........... .......... .......... .......... .......... ........................................... 4-17
Table Column Configuration ............................................................................. 4-17
Daylight Saving Time Configuration File............................................................... 4-18
Icons......................................................................................................... 4-19
Context Menus.................................................................................................. 4-20
Maintenance
Maintenance....................................................................................................... 5-1
Preventative Maintenance .................................................................................. 5-1
Removing or Replacing an Interface Card................................................................ 5-1
Battery Maintenance....................................................................................... 5-15
Repacking for Shipment .................................................................................. 5-16
Index
Index
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: RUI components.................................................................................... 1-2
Figure 1-2: Toolbar controls..................................................................................... 1-4
Figure 1-3: Button bar ........................................................................................... 1-5
Figure 1-4: Customize Button Bar dialog box ................................................................ 1-6
Figure 1-5: Panel slide controls................................................................................. 1-8
Figure 1-6: Tear-off view........................................................................................ 1-8
Figure 1-7: Status bar ............................................................................................ 1-9
Figure 1-8: Breadcrumb trail.................................................................................. 1-10
Figure 1-9: FlexVuPlus display ............................................................................... 1-11
Figure 1-10: FlexVuPlus select icon.......................................................................... 1-11
Figure 2-1: Analysis - Programs view ......................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2-2: Thumbnail display.................................................................................. 2-6
Figure 2-3: Template view ...................................................................................... 2-9
Figure 2-4: Service logging - Data storage .................................................................. 2-12
Figure 2-5: Stream view - Summary ......................................................................... 2-13
Figure 2-6: Program node ..................................................................................... 2-15
Figure 2-7: Elementary stream node ......................................................................... 2-16
Figure 2-8: PCR Graphs view................................................................................. 2-17
Figure 2-9: Tests view ......................................................................................... 2-21
Figure 2-10: Test view nodes ................................................................................. 2-22
Figure 2-11: Test filtering buttons ............................................................................ 2-23
Figure 2-12: Test Failures view............................................................................... 2-24
Figure 2-13: Tests view - test nodes.......................................................................... 2-25
Figure 2-14: Test view - PID nodes .......................................................................... 2-26
Figure 2-15: SI/PSI (tables) view............................................................................. 2-27
Figure 2-16: SI/PSI (tables) view - Programs (example) .................................................. 2-28
Figure 2-17: SI/PSI (tables) view - Section view........................................................... 2-29
Figure 2-18: Section payload ................................................................................. 2-30
Figure 2-19: EPG Summary view (tear-off view) .......................................................... 2-32
Figure 2-20: EPG nodes ....................................................................................... 2-34
Figure 2-21: PIDs view........................................................................................ 2-35
Figure 2-22: All PIDs Summary view (tear-off view)...................................................... 2-37
Figure 2-23: PID detail view - timing graphs ............................................................... 2-38
Figure 2-24: Packets view - ISDB-T, IIP detail example .................................................. 2-40
Figure 2-25: Interface view (typical)......................................................................... 2-41
Figure 2-26: Interface view - GbE............................................................................ 2-42
Figure 2-27: IP Traffic view (tear-off view)................................................................. 2-43
Figure 2-28: GbE interface Readings view (tear-off view)................................................ 2-46
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Figure 2-29: GbE interface - Diagnostics.................................................................... 2-49
Figure 2-30: GbE interface graphs (tear-off view).......................................................... 2-50
Figure 3-1: Configuration dialog box .......................................................................... 3-1
Figure 3-2: Stream global settings configuration page ....................................................... 3-2
Figure 3-3: Recording Settings configuration page........................................................... 3-4
Figure 3-4: 25% pretrigger example ........................................................................... 3-6
Figure 3-5: 15% pretrigger example ........................................................................... 3-6
Figure 3-6: Record trigger set - example ...................................................................... 3-7
Figure 3-7: Test Parameters configuration page............................................................... 3-9
Figure 3-8: PCR Filters configuration page ................................................................. 3-10
Figure 3-9: PCR Filter parameters... .................. ................................ .................. ..... 3-11
Figure 3-10: Configuration - Slot Management page....................................................... 3-13
Figure 3-11: Configuration file handling..................................................................... 3-13
Figure 3-12: Schedule Management configuration page................................................... 3-18
Figure 3-13: Scheduling and time zones..................................................................... 3-21
Figure 3-14: Device global configuration page ............................................................. 3-22
Figure 3-15: Passwords configuration page ................................................................. 3-23
Figure 3-16: Network Settings configuration page ......................................................... 3-25
Figure 3-17: Time zones example ............................................................................ 3-26
Figure 3-18: Time Settings configuration page ............................................................. 3-27
Figure 3-19: Preferences configuration page................................................................ 3-30
Figure 3-20: Configuration - Font page...................................................................... 3-32
Figure 3-21: Configuration - Decode page .................................................................. 3-33
Figure 3-22: Typical Interface dialog box ................................................................... 3-36
Figure 3-23: GbE Configure Interface dialog box .......................................................... 3-38
Figure 3-24: Single subscription mode ...................................................................... 3-43
Figure 3-25: Multicast subscription mode................................................................... 3-44
Figure 3-26: RF interface card channel polling overview .................... .................. ........... 3-54
Figure 3-27: GbE interface card channel polling overview................................... ............. 3-54
Figure 3-28: Polling Overview screen (example).................... .............. ......................... 3-56
Figure 3-29: Stream view - Polling screen ........... .......................... .......................... ... 3-57
Figure 4-1: Event log color coding............................................................................. 4-3
Figure 4-2: Event log - Color dialog box ...................................................................... 4-4
Figure 4-3: Chart view icons.................................................................................... 4-5
Figure 4-4: Bar chart............................................................................................. 4-6
Figure 4-5: Bar chart range bar ................................................................................. 4-6
Figure 4-6: Set Bit Rate Limits context menu................................................................. 4-7
Figure 4-7: Set Bit Rate Limits dialog box.................................................................... 4-8
Figure 4-8: Pie chart ............................................................................................. 4-9
Figure 4-9: Historical multiplex graph.... .................................................. ................. 4-10
Figure 4-10: Typical timing graph display................................................................... 4-12
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Figure 4-11: Graph cursors.................................................................................... 4-13
Figure 4-12: Graph toolbar.................................................................................... 4-14
Figure 5-1: Removing the instrument cover................................................................... 5-3
Figure 5-2: QAM (Annex A), QAM (Annex B1), QAM (Annex C), and QPSK (L-Band, old version)
interface card location....................................................................................... 5-5
Figure 5-3: (See Figure 5-2.)QAM (Annex B2), 8PSK/QPSK, DVB-S2, 8VSB, and COFDM interface
card location.................................................................................................. 5-6
Figure 5-4: GbE interface card installation.................................................................... 5-6
Figure 5-5: Retaining screw locations for QAM (Annex A), QAM (Annex B1), QAM (Annex C), and
QPSK (L-Band, old version) interface cards ............................................................. 5-9
Figure 5-6: Retaining screw locations for QAM (Annex B2), 8PSK/QPSK, DVB-S2, 8VSB, and COFDM
interface cards................................................................................................ 5-9
Figure 5-7: Retaining screw locations for GbE interface card ............................................ 5-10
Figure 5-8: Cable connections for QAM (Annex A), QAM (Annex B1), QAM (Annex C), and QPSK
(L-Band, old version) interface cards.................................................................... 5-12
Figure 5-9: Cable connections for QAM (Annex B2), 8PSK/QPSK, DVB-S2, 8VSB, and COFDM
interface cards.............................................................................................. 5-13
Figure 5-10: Cable connections for GbE interface card.................................................... 5-14
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List of Tables
Table i: Product documentation................................................................................. xiii
Table 1-1: DTV Monitor interface options .................................................................... 1-1
Table 1-2: Menu options......................................................................................... 1-3
Table 1-3: Toolbar controls...................................................................................... 1-4
Table 1-4: Status bar controls ................................................................................... 1-9
Table 2-1: Programs view nodes................................................................................ 2-4
Table 2-2: Timing measurement graphs ..................................................................... 2-18
Table 2-3: Color coding - Errors and Warnings............................................................. 2-23
Table 2-4: GbE IP Traffic view column descriptions....................................................... 2-44
Table 2-5: GbE interface readings............................................................................ 2-47
Table 3-1: PCR settling times ...................... .......................... .......................... ....... 3-11
Table 4-1: Icons................................................................................................. 4-19
Table 4-2: Context menus ..................................................................................... 4-20
Table 5-1: QAM (Annex A), QAM (Annex B1), QAM (Annex C), and QPSK (L-Band, old version) card
connectors .................................................................................................... 5-5
Table 5-2: QAM (Annex B2), 8PSK/QPSK, DVB-S2, 8VSB, and COFDM interface card connectors 5-7
Table 5-3: GbE interface card connectors ..................................................................... 5-8
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General Safety Summary
General SafetySummary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
To Avoid Fire or Personal
Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Power Disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source.
Donotblockthepowercord;itmustremain accessible to the user at all times.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Use Proper Fuse. Useonlythefusetypeandratingspecified for this product.
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 manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
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General Safety Summary
Terms in this Manual These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Symbols and Terms on the
Product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read
the marking.
WARN IN G indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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Preface
This manual describes the MTM400A, IPM400A, QAM400A, and RFM300 DTV
(Digital Television) Monitors, which provide a complete solution for transmission
monitoring of MPEG transport streams over RF, IP, ASI and SMPTE interfaces.
The monitors use a single transport stream processor platform packaged in a
1 RU rackmount chassis to provide monitoring of a transport stream at data rates
up to 155 Mbps.
The information in this manual is applicable to firmware version 4.5 and later.
Related Products
MTM400A DTV Monitor The MTM400A DTV Monitor provides a complete solution for multilayer,
multichannel, remote monitoring to DVB, ATSC, DCII, and ISDB-T/Tb standards
with content-checking support for MPEG-2 and H.264/AVC. Optional RF
measurement interfaces provide a powerful and cost-effective solution for
monitoring DVB-T transmitter sites or DVB-S/S2 uplinks and downlinks. An
in-depth, real-time MPEG analysis option allows diagnostics to be performed on
live broadcast signals without having to use deferred-time analysis of captured
streams.
Refer to the MTM400A DTV Monitor Quick Start User Manual, Tektronix part
number 071-2492-XX.
IPM400A DTV Monitor The IPM400A DTV Monitor is powerful solution for remote monitoring of IP
video national and regional headends. The IPM400A simultaneously verifies both
IP and TS integrity on all IP Video flows (sessions) on a GbE link. It is ideal for
monitoring networks which carry both Multi-Program Transport Streams (MPTS)
or Single-Program Transport Streams (SPTS), at either constant bit rate (CBR)
or variable bit rate (VBR). An in-depth, real-time MPEG analysis option allows
diagnostics to be performed on live payload without having to use deferred-time
analysis of captured streams.
Refer to the IPM400A DTV Monitor Quick Start User Manual, Tektronix part
number 071-2698-XX.
QAM400A DTV Monitor The QAM400A DTV Monitor provides a complete solution for remote real-time
monitoring of cable broadcast signals. The comprehensive QAM RF and SI/PSI
and PSIP confidence-monitoring capabilities provide a powerful and cost-effective
solution for monitoring HFC (hybrid fibre-coaxial) cable headends. An in-depth,
real-time MPEG analysis option allows diagnostics to be performed on live ATSC
signals without having to use deferred-time analysis of captured streams.
Refer to the QAM400A DTV Monitor Quick Start User Manual, Tektronix part
number 071-2784-XX.
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Preface
RFM300 DTV Monitor The RFM300 DTV Monitor provides a complete solution for remote real-time
DTV monitoring of ATSC signals. The comprehensive 8VSB RF and PSIP
confidence-monitoring capabilities provide a powerful and cost-effective solution
for monitoring DTV transmitter sites, including contribution and distribution
feeds at local and national operation centers for FCC compliance. An in-depth,
real-time MPEG analysis option allows diagnostics to be performed on live ATSC
signals without having to use deferred-time analysis of captured streams.
Refer to the RFM300 DTV Monitor Quick Start User Manual, Tektronix part
number 071-2700-XX.
VQNet™ Element
Management System
VQNet is a Tektronix Video Monitoring EMS that supports all Tektronix IP
Video and DTV Monitor probe types to alert, locate and diagnose video network
problems. It is a software product which will run on a server (not Tektronix
supplied) to aggregate and report on the status of broadcast signals measured
by up to 500 distributed probes across a video distribution network, providing
alarms, logs, trending and reporting of key performance metrics.
For further information, refer to the VQNet Quick Start User Manual, Tektronix
part number 071-2699-XX.
VQS1000 Video Quality
Software
VQS1000 is a Video Quality Software application for single ended objective
QoE analysis of video and audio content. It is designed for use with all current
Tektronix IP Video and DTV Monitor probes using private backhaul video and
audio. Itcanalsobeusedstandaloneforfile analysis. Combined with physical
transport alarms from the Tektronix probes, operators can determine if the source
of a problem is in the content (for example, over-compression) or in network
distribution layers.
Refer to the VQS1000 Video Quality Software Quick Start User Manual, Tektronix
part number 077-0489-XX.
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Preface
Product Documentation
The following table lists the product documentation supporting the DTV monitors.
Table i: Product documentation
Item (Tektronix part number) Purpose Location
MTM400A DTV Monitor Quick
Start User Manual (071-2492-XX
English, 071-2493-XX Japanese,
071-2632-XX, German)
Provides installation and high-level
operational overviews
IPM400A DTV Monitor Quick
Start User Manual (071-2698-XX
English)
Provides installation and high-level
operational overviews
RFM300 DTVMonitorQuick
Start User Manual (071-2700-XX
English)
Provides installation and high-level
operational overviews
QAM400A DTV Monitor Quick
Start User Manual (071-2784-XX
English)
Provides installation and high-level
operational overviews
MTM400A, IPM400A, QAM400A,
and RFM300 DTV Monitor Read
This First (071-2654-XX)
Describes late breaking product
information and operational issues
MTM400A, IPM400A,
QAM400A, and RFM300 DTV
Monitor Technical Reference
(077-0175-XX)
Provides in-depth operating
information (this manual)
MTM400A, IPM400A, QAM400A,
and RFM300 DTV Monitor
Specifications and Performance
Verification Technical Reference
(077-0176-XX)
Provides complete product
specifications and a procedure
for verifying the operation of the
instrument
MTM400 and MTM400A RUI v3.x
Upgrade Technical Reference
(077-0174-XX)
Describes the remote user interface
(RUI) changes introduced with the
MTM400A monitor
MTM400A, IPM400A, QAM400A,
and RFM300 DTV Monitor Test
Parameter and Configuration
File Technical Reference
(077-0177-XX)
Provides information about using
test parameters and configuration
files
MTM400A, IPM400A,
QAM400A, and RFM300 DTV
Monitor Programmer Manual
(077-0178-XX)
Provides information about remote
command syntax
MTM400A, IPM400A, QAM400A, and RFM300 DTV Monitors Technical Reference xiii

Preface
Table i: Product documentation (cont.)
Item (Tektronix part number) Purpose Location
MTM400A, IPM400A, QAM400A,
and RFM300 DTV Monitor
Declassification and Security
Instructions (077-0179-XX)
Provides instructions for removing
your proprietary information from
the instrument
MTM4UP Upgrade Instructions
(075-0973-XX)
Provides instructions for installing
software and hardware upgrades
in the MTM400A
IPM4UP Upgrade Instructions
(075-0997-XX)
Provides instructions for installing
software and hardware upgrades
in the IPM400A
RFM3UP Upgrade Instructions
(075-0993-XX)
Provides instructions for installing
software and hardware upgrades in
the RFM300
QAM4UP Upgrade Instructions
(075-1012-XX)
Provides instructions for installing
software and hardware upgrades
in the QAM400A
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