Tektronix MTS4000 MPEG Use and care manual

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MTS4000
MPEG Test Systems
Specifications and Performance Verification
ZZZ
Technical Reference
*P077062603*
077-0626-03

MTS4000
MPEG Test Systems
Specifications and Performance Verification
ZZZ
Technical Reference
xx
www.tek.com
077-0626-03

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Table of Contents
Important safety information..................................................................................... iv
General safety summary ..................................................................................... iv
Service safety summary...................................................................................... vi
Terms in this manual ........................................................................................ vii
Symbols and terms on the product......................................................................... vii
Preface.............................................................................................................. ix
Product documentation........................................................................................ x
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 1
Discontinued option .......................................................................................... 10
Performance verification.......................................................................................... 13
Verification procedures....................................................................................... 17
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Table of Contents
List of Figures
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Table of Contents
List of Tables
Table 1: Platform specifications .................................................................................. 1
Table 2: ASI card electrical characteristics...................................................................... 2
Table 3: DVB-S2 card characteristics (Option DS2 only) 1.................................................... 3
Table 4: DVB-S2 measurements (Option DS2 only) 1......................................................... 4
Table 5: 8VSB card characteristics............................................................................... 4
Table 6: 8VSB measurements..................................................................................... 5
Table 7: QAM Annex B card characteristics.................................................................... 5
Table 8: QAM Annex B measurements.......................................................................... 6
Table 9: Video over IP card ....................................................................................... 7
Table 10: 10G Ethernet card ...................................................................................... 8
Table 11: AC power source electrical characteristics........................................................... 9
Table 12: Mechanical characteristics............................................................................. 9
Table 13: Environmental characteristics......................................................................... 9
Table 14: DVB-S2 card characteristics (Option S2 only) 1................................................... 10
Table 15: DVB-S2 measurements (Option S2 only)........................................................... 11
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Important safety information
Important safety information
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user
for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.
To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at
the end of this section. (See page vi, Servicesafetysummary.)
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to
avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Comply with local and national safety codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow
generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified
in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove
the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is
operating correctly.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where
hazardous live conductors are exposed.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system.
Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and
cautions related to operating the system.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the
responsibility of the assembler of the system.
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Important safety information
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. Do not use the provided power cord for other
products.
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, make sure that the product is properly grounded. Do not
disable the power cord grounding connection.
Power disconnect. The power switch disconnects the product from the power
source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that it
is difficult to disconnect the power switch; it must remain accessible to the user at
all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
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.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
The measuring terminals on this product are not rated for connection to mains or
Category II, III, or IV circuits.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged
or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and
disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further
operation.
Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing
pieces.
Use only specified replacement parts.
Use proper fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Wear eye protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or
laser radiation exists.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if
a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.
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Important safety information
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean
the product.
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or
otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the openings.
Provide a safe working environment. Always place the product in a location
convenient for viewing the display and indicators.
Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads.
Improper or prolonged keyboard or pointer use may result in serious injury.
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an
ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.
Use care when lifting and carrying the product. This product is provided with
handles for lifting and carrying.
Servicesafetysummary
The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to
safely perform service on the product. Only qualified personnel should perform
service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety
summary before performing any service procedures.
To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.
Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and
disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or
panels, or opening the case for servicing.
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.
Verify safety after repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric
strength after performing a repair.
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Important safety information
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.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
read themarking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual
to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to
be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to
ratings in the manual.)
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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Important safety information
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Preface
Preface
This manual lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications, and
the certification and compliance statements for the Tektronix MTS4000 MPEG
Test System. Also provided are procedures for verifying the performance of the
test system.
NOTE. Text in this manual about the MPEG Player refers to the MPEG player
application installed in the MTS4000 system.
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Preface
Product documentation
The following table lists the documentation available for your MTS4000 or
MTS4SAV3 product:
Document (Tektronix part number) Purpose Location
MTS4000 and MTS4SAV3 Quick Start User
Manual
(071-2970-xx English,
077-0665-xx Simplified Chinese,
077-0666-xx Japanese,
077-0657-xx Russian)
Describes how to install and get
started using the test systems.
MTS4000 and MTS4SAV3 Analyzer
Applications User Manual
(077-0622-xx)
Describes the operation of the
following analyzer applications:
TSCA, PES Analyzer, T-STD Buffer
Analyzer, and ES Analyzer.
MTS4000 and MTS4SAV3 Generator
Applications User Manual
(077-0623-xx)
Describes the operation of the
following generator applications:
Multiplexer, MPEG Player, TS
Editor, ISDB-T Remux, Make
Seamless Wizard, Transport
Stream Cutter, and Script Pad.
MTS4000 and MTS4SAV3 Carousel
Applications User Manual
(077-0624-xx)
Optional manual supporting
module-level servicing of the
instrument.
MTS4000 and MTS4SAV3 Release Notes
(077-0627-xx)
Describes known issues with the
test systems.
MTS4EAV7 HEVC / AVC Video and
Compressed Audio Analyzer User Manual
(077-1134-xx)
Describes the operation of the
MTS4EAV7 application software.
MTS4CC Elementary Stream Compliance
Checker User Manual
(071-2075-xx)
Describes the operation of the
MTS4CC application software.
PQA600C and PQASW Picture Quality
Analyzer User Manual
(077-1137-xx)
Describes the operation of the PQA
application software.
VQS1000 Video Quality Software Quick
Start User Manual
(077-0489-xx)
Describes the operation of the
VQS1000 application software.
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Specifications
This chapter contains specifications for the MTS4000 MPEG Test Systems.
All specifications are guaranteed unless labeled “typical.” Typical specifications
are provided for your convenience but are not guaranteed.
To meet specifications, the following conditions must be met:
The system must be kept within the environmental limits specified in this
document.
The system must be powered from a source maintaining voltage and frequency
within the limits described in this document.
The system must have been operating continuously for at least 20 minutes
within the specified operating temperature range.
Any conditions that are unique to a particular characteristic are expressly stated
as part of that characteristic.
Table 1: Platform specifications
Characteristic Description
Operating system Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate, 64 bit
Processor Intel i7 860 Quad core
Disk space
Operating system and
software applications
500 GB SATA hard drive
File storage 500 GB SATA hard drive
RAM 4G
B
CD-ROM drive CD-R/W, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW
Display LCD, 1280 X 1024, 17 inch
Ethernet
10/100/1000 (GigE) Two 10/100/1000Base-T; RJ45 connector
Supported protocol: Ethernet/IP/UDP/ MPEG-TS and VLAN
When used in MPEG-TS analysis and record, the minimum and maximum link bit rates are
typically 250 kbps and 100 Mbps respectively
IP playout bit rate is typically up to 190 Mbps
Keyboard/mouse Integrated keyboard/mouse
External audio ports External audio jacks for microphone input and line output
External VGA Output
USB ports Six USB 2.0 device connectors, two on front, four on side
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Table 2: ASI card electrical characteristics
Characteristic Description
ASI card Quad ASI adapter for PCI Express bus, x4 Gen 1.
Connector type BNC 75 Ω(4x). Each port can be independently configured as input or output.
Tx or Rx Bit Rate, typical Up to 214 Mbpsmax
Physical layer DVB-ASI (coax) EN50083-9
Return Loss, typical > 15 dB
ASI Input
Transport Stream Rate 155 Mbps max
250 Kbps min
Data Format Accepts both Burst and Packet mode ASI format
Signal Amplitude 2.0 Vp-p max
200 mVp-p min
Termination 75 Ωnominal, transformer coupled
Return loss 10 dB min, 5 MHz to 270 MHz
Link Rate 270 Mbaud ±100 ppm
ASI Output (Demodulated RF Output) The ASI output is an active loop through of the input signal
Connector BNC
Impedance 75 Ωnominal, transformer coupled
Transport Stream Rate Same as the input
Signal amplitude 1.0 Vp-p max, 600 mVp-p min,intoa75Ωload
Return loss 10 dB min at 270 MHz
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Table 3: DVB-S2 card characteristics (Option DS2 only) 1
Characteristic Description
Input frequency range 950 MHz to 2150 MHz (center frequency) with 1 MHz step size
Input signal amplitude range, typical –60 dBm to –30 dBm
Use high quality shielded cables and higher input level to prevent ingress of interfering
signals. This is particularly important at the tuned frequency where the input circuitry is
by design most sensitive.
Modulation format DVB-S (ETSI EN 300 421) QPSK
DVB-S2 (ETSI EN 302 307) QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, and 32APSK including VCM, ACM,
multiple input streams (MIS) and Generic Stream (GS)
Symbol rate 2-40 MSps
FEC modes S1 QPSK: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
S2 QPSK: 1/4, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
S2 8PSK: 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
S2 16APSK: 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
S2 32APSK: 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Roll offDVB-S: 35%
DVB-S2: 20%, 25%, 35%
Connector type Ftype
Input termination impedance 75 Ωnominal
Input return loss, typical >10dB@0to1GHz
>4 dB @ 1 to 2 GHz
LNB power Selectable; Off, 13 V, 14 V, 18 V, 19 V (DC)
LNB supply maximum current 150 mA
LNB 22 kHz signalling frequency On or Off
LNB 22 kHz signalling amplitude DiSEqC compliant (0.65 Vp-p typical)
Ultimate MER (Modulation Error Ratio),
with Equalizer
0t
o40dB
1Option S2 is no longer available and has been replaced by Option DS2. For convenience, the specificationsfortheOptionS2cardareincludedinthis
document. (See page 10, Discontinued option.)
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Table 4: DVB-S2 measurements (Option DS2 only) 1
Measurement Description
RF lock RF lock is indicated by a LED on the rear panel and a status indicator on the UI
Input level Range: –60 dBm to –30 dBm
Signal Strength Resolution: 0.1 dBm
MER (Modulation Error Ratio) with
equalizer, typical
Display Range: 0 dB to 40 dB with equalizer
Resolution: 0.1 dB
CNR (Carrier to Noise ratio), typical Display Range: 0dBto40dB
Resolution: 0.1 dB
SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) Display Range: 0 dB to 40 dB
Resolution: 0.1 dB
Pre-Viterbi BER Pre-Viterbi BER is displayed
Pre-Reed Solomon (RS) BER Pre-RS BER is displayed
Pre-LDPCBER Pre-LDPC BER is displayed
Pre-BCH BER Pre-BCH BER is displayed
Post-RS BER and TEF (Transport Error
Flag)
Post Reed Solomon BER (TEF ratio), TEF rate, and number of Transport Error Flags
(TEF count) is displayed
Transmission parameters All coding and modulation parameters are indicated to the user in the UI; Transport
Stream monitor must be tuned to a valid Transport Stream in order to report RF
transmission parameters
Constellation The RF constellation is displayed on the UI
1Option S2 is no longer available and has been replaced by Option DS2. For convenience, the specifications for the Option S2 card are included in this
document. (See page 10, Discontinued option.)
Table 5: 8VSB card characteristics
Characteristic Description
Input frequency range 54 MHz to 860 MHz, VHF/UHF channels 2 to 69 (to include low VHF frequencies)
Input signal level –72 dBm to –6 dBm (–23 dBmV to +43 dBmV)
Use high quality shielded cables and higher input level to prevent ingress of interfering
signals. This is particularly important at the tuned frequency where the input circuitry is
by design most sensitive.
Modulation format 8VSB in accordance with ATSC A/53B
Receiver bandwidth 6 MHz
Input termination impedance 75 Ωnominal
Connector type F-type
Input return loss, typical 5 dB minimum
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Table 6: 8VSB measurements
Measurements Description
RF Lock RF lock is indicated by LED and Status
Input level (signal strength), typical Display Range: –72 dBm to –2 dBm relative to 75 Ω(–23 dBmV to +47 dBmV)
Resolution: 1 dB
Accuracy: ±3 dB
EVM (Error Vector Magnitude), typical Display Range: ≤3.0% to ≥12.5% rms
Resolution:0.1%
Accuracy: ±20% of reading
Equivalent MER (Modulation Error
Ratio) with Equalizer, typical
Display Range: 17 dB to 31 dB with Equalizer
Resolution: 0.1 dB
Accuracy: ±1 dB for MER >25 dB; ±3 dB for MER 25 dB to 31 dB
(Measured at –30 dBm input. For best MER accuracy, maintain the input signal level
between –50 dBm and –15 dBm.)
SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio), typical Display Range: 15 dB to 35 dB
Resolution: 1 dB
Accuracy: ±1 dB for SNR < 25 dB; ±3 dB for SNR 25 dB to 35 dB
BER Pre-RS BER, SER 1 second and 10 seconds windows values are displayed
TEF (Transport Error Flag) Transport Error Flags (uncorrectable error count) in a 1 second window and 10 second
window are displayed
Constellation diagram The 8VSB constellation diagram is a display of I-data history with histograms (the IQ
constellation is not available). This is displayed as Symbol Distribution in the user interface
Echo profile, typical Equalizer filter tap information is displayed.
Display Echo Level range: Normalized real tap values over the range of –1 to 1
Display Delay range: –6.7 μs to 45.5 μs
Table 7: QAM Annex B card characteristics
Characteristic Description
Input frequency range 88 MHz to 858 MHz
Input signal level, typical –64 dBm to –19 dBm (45 dBuV to 90 dBuV relative to 75 Ω)
With either a 64 or 256 QAM input, there are five or fewer Transport Error Flags in
11 seconds, which corresponds to a post FEC rate of 1e–8
≥–30 dBm when operated in an electromagnetic field of 3 V/m or more
Modulation format 64QAM, 256QAM (compliant with ITU J-83 Annex B)
Interleaving mode Level 1 and Level 2 interleaving support compliant with all ITU J-83 Annex B, excluding I,
J = (128,7) and (128,8), and in 256 QAM excluding (8, 16) and (16, 8)
Modulation baud rate 64 QAM: 5.056941 Mbaud/s
256 QAM: 5.360537 Mbaud/s
Spectrum polarity Demodulates both Normal and Inverted IF Spectrum
Receiver bandwidth, QAM B 6 MHz nominal
Connector type Ftype
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Table 7: QAM Annex B card characteristics (cont.)
Characteristic Description
Input termination impedance 75 Ωnominal
Input return loss, typical 5 dB minimum
Ultimate Modulation Error Ratio with
equalizer, typical
≥37 dB with an equalizer
Table 8: QAM Annex B measurements
Measurement Description
RF lock RF lock is indicated by LED and Status
Input level (signal strength), typical
Range –64 dBm to –19 dBm (45 dBuV to 90 dBuV relative to 75 Ω)
Resolution 1 dB
Accuracy ±3 dB
EVM (Error Vector Magnitude), typical
Display Range
64 QAM≤1% to≥5% rms
256 QAM ≤1% to≥2.5% rms
Resolution 0.1%
Accuracy ±1%
MER (Modulation Error Ratio) with
Equalizer, typical
Display Range
64QAM 22 dB to 37 dB
256 QAM 28 dB to 37 dB
Resolution 0.1 dB
Accuracy ±1 dB for MER < 25 dB; ±3 db for MER 25 dB to 34 dB (measured at –30 dBm input)
SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio), typical
Display Range
64 QAM 22 dB to 37 dB
256 QAM 28 dB to 37 dB
Resolution Resolution: 1 dB
Accuracy Accuracy: ±1 dB for SNR < 25 dB; ±3 db for SNR 25 dB to 34 dB
BER (Bit Error Ratio) Pre-RS BER is displayed
TEF (Transport Error Flag) Transport Error Flags (uncorrectable error count) in a 1 second window and 10 second
window are displayed
Constellation The RF constellation is displayed
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