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TableĂofĂContents General Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contacting Tektronix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi xiv Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Preset File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-95 Contents of the Preset File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saving a Preset File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading a Preset File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . An Example Preset File . . . . . .
Table of Contents ListĂofĂFigures Figure 1-1: Rear panel power connector and power switch . . . . . . . . Figure 1-2: Front panel power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1-3: Select TS File dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1-4: Equipment connection for the functional check . . . . . . . . 1-8 1-8 1-10 1-11 Figure 2-1: MTG300 front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 2-2: MPEG generator rear panel .
Table of Contents Figure 3-6: TOT Item dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Figure 3-7: STT Item dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Figure 3-8: Relationship between the daylight savings time parameters in the STT Item dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Figure 3-9: Network dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Figure 3-10: Drive dialog box . . .
Table of Contents Figure B-2: Network dialog box for the MPEG generator . . . . . . . . . Figure B-3: Set MTG Host Name dialog box for MTG Comm+ . . . . . Figure B-4: MTG Comm+ application window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure B-5: User Check dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure B-6: Set Psync dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure B-7: Set Options dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Figure D-8: Equipment connection for verifying the serial output . . Figure D-9: Equipment connections for verifying the external clock input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure D-10: Equipment connections for verifying the external reference input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-12 D-17 Table 1-1: Main product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Table 3-16: STT Item dialog box parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 3-17: Bezel menu commands for the STT Item dialog box . . . Table 3-18: Relationship of DS parameters in the STT Item dialog box to the status of the daylight savings time fields . . . . . Table 3-19: UTILITY pull-down menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 3-20: Network dialog box parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 3-21: Bezel menu commands for the Network dialog box .
Table of Contents Table 3-50: PMT icon text descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 3-51: PMT icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) . . . . . Table 3-52: Bezel menu commands for the PMT Interval dialog box Table 3-53: PCR icon text descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 3-54: PCR icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) . . . . . Table 3-55: Bezel menu commands for the PCR Interval dialog box Table 3-56: PCR Stress dialog box parameters . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Table 3-85: GARBAGE icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 3-86: SDT, BAT, EIT, RST, ST, DIT, SIT, LIT, ERT, ITT, PCAT, SDTT, DCT, and DLT icon text descriptions . . . . . . . . . . Table 3-87: SDT, BAT, EIT, RST, ST, DIT, SIT, LIT, ERT, ITT, PCAT, SDTT, DCT, and DLT icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Table B-3: MTG Comm+ File menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table B-4: User Check dialog box parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table B-5: Set Psync dialog box parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table B-6: MTG Comm+ View menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table B-7: MTG Comm+ Remote menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table B-8: MTG Comm+ Utility menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Safety Summary 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. Connect and Disconnect Properly.
General Safety Summary Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. 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 the marking. CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. Symbols on the Product.
Preface The user manual for the MTG100 and MTG300 MPEG Generator contains the following sections: Getting Started briefly describes the MTG100 and MTG300 MPEG Generator and provides installation instructions, options listing, accessories listing, repacking instructions, and power on and off instructions. Operating Basics provides an overview of the front panel controls and rear panel connections, operating principles, basic operating procedures, and numeric input methods.
Preface description of the operation of the instrument. This manual is an optional accessory. Contacting Tektronix Phone 1Ć800Ć833Ć9200* Address Tektronix, Inc. Department or name (if known) 14200 SW Karl Braun Drive P.O. Box 500 Beaverton, OR 97077 USA Web site www.tektronix.com Sales support 1Ć800Ć833Ć9200, select option 1* Service support 1Ć800Ć833Ć9200, select option 2* Technical support Email: techsupport@tektronix.com 1Ć800Ć833Ć9200, select option 3* 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Getting Started This section provides the following information: Product description List of standard and optional accessories List of instrument options Initial product inspection procedure Installation instructions Instructions for repackaging the instrument for shipment Functional check procedure Product Description The MTG100 and MTG300 MPEG Generators store and playback MPEG-2 transport streams that are compliant with ATSC, DVB, and ARIB standards.
Getting Started The MPEG generator comes from the factory with sample transport stream files loaded on the hard drives. To prevent the loss of these files, it is recommended that you use the MTG Comm + application to save copies of these files. Refer to Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers.
Getting Started Accessories Table 1-2 lists the standard and optional accessories provided with the MTG100 and MTG300 MPEG Generators. Table 1Ć2: Standard and optional accessories Accessory Std. Opt. Tektronix part number MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator User Manual D 071Ć0615ĆXX MTG Comm+ File Transfer Application Software Disk, 3.
Getting Started Initial Product Inspection Perform the following product inspection procedure when you initially receive your instrument: 1. Inspect the MPEG generator shipping carton for external damage, which indicates possible damage to the instrument. 2. Remove the MPEG generator from the shipping carton, and then check that the instrument has not been damaged in transit. Prior to shipment the instrument is thoroughly inspected for mechanical defects.
Getting Started Table 1Ć4: Power cord options Option number Normal usage Plug configuration Tektronix part number $ $ ! $ $ $ $ ! $ $ $ $ " # $ $ MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.
Getting Started Installation Before you install the instrument, refer to the General Safety Summary at the front of this manual for power source, grounding, and other safety information. Environmental Operating Requirements Verify that the location of your installation has the proper operating environment. CAUTION. Damage to the instrument can occur if this instrument is powered on at temperatures outside the specified temperature range.
Getting Started Power Cord Requirements Refer to Table 1-4 on page 1-5 to verify that you are using the proper power cord for your location. Connect the power cord from the rear-panel power connector to the power system. CAUTION. The instrument is shipped with a power cord appropriate for use with your power systems (normal 115 V power system or 230 V power system).
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Getting Started StartĆUp Diagnostics The MPEG generator automatically runs diagnostics when the instrument is powered on using the ON/STBY switch. These diagnostics check that the instrument is performing within its defined operating characteristics. If all of the diagnostic checks are completed without any errors, the instrument displays the menu bar and status bar. . If the instrument chassis temperature is outside the specified operating range, an error will occur during the power-up diagnostics.
Getting Started Functional Check Procedure Perform the following procedure if you are operating the instrument for the first time (to verify that the instrument shipped without damage) or you suspect that the instrument is not working properly: . Before you perform this procedure, install the MPEG generator following the instructions listed in Installation starting on page 1-6. 1. Connect the MPEG generator to a power source, and then turn the instrument on using the power switches. 2.
Getting Started 6. Connect a 75 W cable between the ASI OUT connector on the MPEG generator rear panel to the ASI IN connector on an MPEG decoder. See Figure 1-4. 7. Connect the decoder to a picture monitor. 8. Press the MPEG generator START/STOP button to start the transport stream output. When transport stream output is started, the Output Status indicator in the status bar changes from Stopped to Running. . You can select the test40.
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Operating Basics This section introduces you to the basics of operating the MTG100 and MTG300 MPEG Generators. The information is divided into the following subsections: Functional Overview contains descriptions of the front-panel controls, the rear-panel connectors and power switch, and elements of the display. Using the Menu System provides the basic concepts of how to operate the MPEG generator using the menus and front-panel controls, and how to enter numeric or text input into dialog boxes.
Operating Basics LCD Display. The LCD display uses its 640 x 480 pixel resolution to display transport stream components and the menu systems. Refer to LCD Display Elements on page 2-6 for more information about the display. Bezel Buttons. Use the bezel buttons to access various functions in conjunction with the menu system on the LCD display.
Operating Basics off if the reference clock frequency shifts outside of the ranges listed in Table 2-1. The BUFFER indicator lights when output data is being transferred from the hard disk to the buffer. The EXT indicator lights when an external reference clock signal is input to the rear-panel EXT 27MHz REFERENCE IN connector. The HDD indicator lights when the hard disk drive is in operation.
Operating Basics When the pull-down menus are enabled, press this button to quit the menu operation. Rotary Knob. When the knob icon appears on the display next to an item, the rotary knob controls that item. Use the rotary knob to control the following functions on the LCD display: In the hierarchy display, use this knob to move the Icon cursor between hierarchy items. When a pull-down menu is displayed, use this knob to move between the menu items.
Operating Basics ECL Control. Use this 9-pin D-sub connector to input external ECL control signals to the MPEG generator. ECLā /ā TTLā /ā LVDS Out. Use this 25-pin D-sub connector to output an ECL, TTL, or LVDS signal in parallel or serial formats. EXT 27MHz Reference In. Use this BNC connector to input an external 27 MHz reference clock signal to the MPEG generator. CAUTION. External clock signals with voltages in excess of 1 Vp-p can damage the instrument.
Operating Basics Power. Use this power connector to apply power to the instrument using the supplied power cord. Display Elements Figure 2-3 shows the location of the LCD display elements. These elements are described starting below. Menu Bar. The Menu bar displays the names of the four pull-down menus: FILE, OUTPUT, CONFIG, and UTILITY. Press the Menu button to enable or disable the pull-down menus. When the pull-down menus are enabled, the currently selected menu name is highlighted.
Operating Basics PullĆdown Menu. Press the Menu button to toggle the pull-down menu display for the selected menu on and off. The contents of the menu depends on the type of the selected hierarchy icon.
Operating Basics Knob Icon. The knob icon appears adjacent to items on the display to indicate that the rotary knob controls that item. For example, when the knob icon appears next to a menu (as shown in Figure 2-3), you can use the knob to move through the menu items. When the knob icon appears in a dialog box adjacent to a highlighted parameter value, you can use the knob to adjust that value. Status Bar.
Operating Basics Using the Menu System This section describes the basics of using the MPEG generator’s menu system and the methods for entering numeric and text input in the various dialog boxes. The menu system on the MPEG generator provides access to instrument settings and to operational functions such as the selection of transport stream output parameters.
Operating Basics Figure 2Ć6: Example of a displayed pullĆdown menu When a pull-down menu is displayed, the knob icon is displayed at the upperright side of the command list. The knob icon represents the capability of the rotary knob to move the highlighting (selecting) bar through the command list. You can also move through the command list using the up and down arrow buttons. Press the left control button or the OK bezel button to execute the highlighted command.
Operating Basics Figure 2Ć7: Display states of the pullĆdown menu commands Bezel Menu The Bezel menu displays a variety of commands. The commands change to correspond to the transport stream item selected by the Icon cursor in the hierarchy display, or to correspond to functions in a displayed dialog box. Accessing Bezel Menu Commands.
Operating Basics Table 2Ć2: Display states of the Bezel menu commands Menu command Description & ! # $ ! % ! % & ! # % $ ! # % ' $ # % ! $ ! & ! # ! $ !
Operating Basics Numeric Input Using the Rotary Knob. The knob icon is displayed next to a selected dialog box parameter when you can use the rotary knob to change the parameter value. Figure 2-10 shows a dialog box that can use the rotary knob to enter numeric values. You can use the rotary knob to change the value of the numeric digit indicated by the underscore character. Use the arrow buttons to select any digit value to change with the knob.
Operating Basics 3. Enter all of the desired characters then press the OK bezel button to complete the text entering process. Press the Cancel bezel button to cancel text input and return to the previous display. Figure 2Ć11: Dialog box for text input You can also use any file name listed in the Filename box instead of entering all of the characters for a new file name. Perform the following procedure to use the file name for entering a new file name: 1.
Operating Basics Figure 2Ć12: PopĆup message box Output Loop Modes The MPEG generator continuously outputs a transport stream using one of three user-selected looping methods: No Update, Auto Update, or Stress (MTG300 only). You can set the output loop mode using the Configure pull-down menu. . For the transport stream packet with the transport_scrambling_control value of 0, the PTS and DTS values are not updated even if the output loop mode is set to Auto Update or Stress.
Operating Basics Auto Update Mode Stress Mode (MTG300 Only) 2Ć16 In the Auto Update loop mode, you can change the following timing values: PCR (Program Clock Reference), continuity_counter, PTS (Presentation Time Stamp) / DTS (Decoding Time Stamp), TDT (Time and Data Table) /TOT (Time Offset Table), and STT (System Time Table). The Stress loop mode is only available with the MTG300 MPEG Generator. In the Stress loop mode, all of the real-time transport stream stress functions are available.
Tutorials This section provides the following tutorials to familiarize you with the basic functions of the MPEG generator: Outputting a transport stream Changing the PCR interval (MTG300 only) Inserting an EIT (MTG300 only) . These tutorials do not cover all the features and functions of the MPEG generator. The tutorials are intended to introduce you to the operations required to execute the instrument’s basic functions.
Tutorials Outputting a Transport Stream The hard disk drive of the MPEG generator is shipped with files containing factory-supplied samples of transport streams. This tutorial opens one of these sample files and outputs the transport stream. Perform the following steps to select and output a stored transport stream: 1. Press the front-panel MENU button to enable the pull-down menu display. When the pull-down menus are enabled, the name of the selected pull-down menu is highlighted. 2.
Tutorials Figure 2Ć14: Hierarchy view of the transport stream file 5. Connect a 75 W cable between the ASI OUT connector on the MPEG generator rear panel to the ASI IN connector of the MPEG test system. 6. Press the MPEG generator START/STOP button to start the transport stream output. When transport stream output is started, the Output Status indicator in the status bar changes from Stopped to Running. 7. Set up the MPEG test system to monitor the transport stream output from the MPEG generator.
Tutorials Figure 2Ć15: Transport stream display from a Tektronix MTS200 Series Real Time Analyzer Changing the PCR Interval (MTG300 Only) This tutorial changes the PCR (Program Clock Reference) interval of the transport stream data. The PCR is a time stamp in the transport stream from which decoder timing is derived. Perform the following steps to change the PCR interval (if your equipment is still set up from the previous tutorial, proceed to step 6): 1.
Tutorials 5. Connect a 75 W cable between the ASI OUT connector on the MPEG generator rear panel to the ASI IN connector of the MPEG test system. 6. Press the MPEG generator START/STOP button to start the transport stream output. When transport stream output is started, the Output Status indicator in the status bar changes from Stopped to Running. 7.
Tutorials 11. Press the Keep Stress bezel button to accept the value change and close the PCR Interval dialog box. Observe that when you changed the PCR interval value, the color of the PCR interval value displayed to the right of the PCR icon changed to orange to indicate a user-defined value. 12. Observe that the PCR interval is 100 ms as measured on the MPEG test system. Figure 2-18 shows the PCR interval monitored by the Tektronix MTS200 Series MPEG test system.
Tutorials Inserting an EIT (MTG300 Only) This tutorial inserts an EIT (Event Information Table) into the transport stream. This EIT data is contained on the hard disk of the instrument as a file (*.eit). Perform the following steps to insert an EIT: 1. Press the front-panel MENU button to enable the pull-down menu display. When the pull-down menus are enabled, the name of the selected pull-down menu is highlighted. 2. Use the left and right arrow buttons to select the CONFIG pull-down menu. 3.
Tutorials Figure 2Ć20: Insertion Setup dialog box 5. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the PID parameter in the Insertion Setup dialog box as shown in Figure 2-20. 6. Use the rotary knob to set the PID value to 18 (0x12), and then press the Apply bezel button to accept the settings and close the dialog box. 7. Press the START/STOP button to start transport stream output. When transport stream output is started, the Output Status indicator in the status bar changes from Stopped to Running. 8.
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Reference The Reference section is divided into the following subsections: Bezel Menu describes how the bezel menu functions vary with the current mode of the instrument. Pull-down Menus describes the function of each selection available in the pull-down menus. Hierarchy Display describes the icons used by the MPEG generator to represent transport stream elements, and lists the Bezel menu functions available with each icon type.
Reference The following subsection, Pull-down Menus, contains descriptions of the Bezel menu commands that interact with the pull-down menus. Refer to Hierarchy Display on page 3-25 for descriptions of the Bezel menu commands associated with each type of transport stream element. MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.
PullĆdown Menus This subsection describes the function of each selection available in the pull-down menus and their associated Bezel menu selections. The four pulldown menus listed in the Menu bar provide the following general functions: The FILE menu contains commands for managing various file operations. The OUTPUT menu contains commands for defining output parameters.
Pull-down Menus FILE PullĆdown Menu The FILE pull-down menu contains commands for managing various file operations. Table 3-1 describes the commands in the FILE pull-down menu. Table 3Ć1: FILE pullĆdown menu commands Command Description Open TS File... Opens a stream file stored in the /main/usr/ts directory of the MPEG generator. When you open a new transport stream file, the currently set insertion functions are all canceled. When you select this command, the Select TS File dialog box appears.
Pull-down Menus Select TS File Dialog Box When you select the Open TS File... command from the FILE pull-down menu, the Select TS File dialog box appears as shown in Figure 3-1. Use the rotary knob or the arrow buttons to highlight the desired file. Press the OK bezel button or the left control button to load the highlighted file. Table 3-2 describes the Select TS File dialog box parameters and Table 3-3 describes the Bezel menu commands associated with the dialog box.
Pull-down Menus OUTPUT PullĆdown Menu The OUTPUT pull-down menu contains commands for defining output parameters. Table 3-4 describes the commands available in the OUTPUT pull-down menu. Table 3Ć4: OUTPUT pullĆdown menu commands Command Description Packet Size Sets the packet size (in bytes) for the stream. You can set the packet size to 188 (188 + 0), 204 (188 + 16), 208 (188 + 20) bytes, or Non TS. A file downloaded in Non TS standard is always output in Non TS standard.
Pull-down Menus Figure 3Ć2: Clock dialog box Table 3Ć5: Clock dialog box parameters Parameter Description Ext. Input Sets which clock will be used as the reference for the stream output. You can select from the following settings: INT REF (internal reference) uses the internal clock of the MPEG generator as the clock reference. EXT REF (external reference) allows you to input a sine wave on the EXT 27MHz REFERENCE IN connector for use as the clock reference.
Pull-down Menus Table 3Ć5: Clock dialog box parameters (Cont.) Parameter Description TS Bit Rate Sets the clock rate for the transport stream output. You can enter the clock rate using one of the following methods (the first method provides greater clockĆrate precision): D Enter values into the numerator and denominator fields, and then press the Ratio Bezel button. The MPEG generator will then calculate the clock rate based on the ratio of the numerator and denominator values.
Pull-down Menus CONFIG PullĆdown Menu The CONFIG pull-down menu contains commands for setting the output loop mode and the initial PCR values, and inserting an insertion file and a TOT/STT. Table 3-7 describes the commands available in the CONFIG pull-down menu. Table 3Ć7: CONFIG pullĆdown menu commands Command Description Loop Mode Sets the loop mode used to output a transport stream. You can select No Update, Auto Update, or Stress (MTG300 only).
Pull-down Menus Table 3Ć7: CONFIG pullĆdown menu commands (Cont.) Command Description TDT/TOT/STT Update Sets whether or not the timing values of the TDT/TOT/STT are updated in the Auto Update and Stress output loop mode. You can select ON or OFF. When you set it to OFF, the TDT..., TOT..., and STT... bezel menus are disabled. Auto play on power up Sets whether or not the transport stream is automatically output using the last powerĆdown settings when you turn the MPEG generator on.
Pull-down Menus Table 3Ć8: Start/End Packet dialog box parameters (Cont.) Parameter Description Start Packet Sets the number of the start packet in the transport stream. End Packet Sets the number of the end packet in the transport stream. The number of (End Packet-Start Packet) is need to be more than 5000 packets.
Pull-down Menus Table 3Ć11: Bezel menu commands for the PCR Start Value dialog box Command ! Insertion Setup Dialog Box (MTG300 Only) Description " # ! # " # ! # ! ! ! ! ! ! When you select the Insert Section/TS...
Pull-down Menus Table 3Ć12: Insertion Setup dialog box parameters Parameter Description Filename Shows the directory path and name of the section or transport stream file selected in the Select Insert File dialog box. The default directory path is /main/usr/insert. Table ID Shows the table_id value of the table corresponding to the section file. The value is automatically defined by the selected file. This parameter appears only when the selected insertion file is a section file.
Pull-down Menus Table 3Ć12: Insertion Setup dialog box parameters (Cont.) Parameter Description File Interval Sets the time interval between file insertions. The insertion file will be repeatedly inserted into the transport stream output at the specified time interval. You can set the interval from 100 ms to 3000 ms in 10 ms steps. Packet Interval Data in the insertion file is packetized by the MPEG generator prior to being inserted in the transport stream output.
Pull-down Menus Figure 3Ć6: TOT Item dialog box Table 3Ć14: TOT Item dialog box parameters Parameter Description PID Shows the PID value of the TOT you are inserting. Table ID Shows the table_id value of the TOT you are inserting. Interval Sets the period between occurrences of the TOT in the transport stream. You can set the value from 0.5 s to 120 s in 0.1 s steps. Init Date & Time Sets the initial date and time (year / month / day hour : minute : second) of the TOT.
Pull-down Menus The STT Item dialog box allows you to set and control Daylight Savings time parameters. Refer to Controlling Daylight Savings Time on page 3-17 for more information. Table 3-16 describes the STT Item dialog box parameters and Table 3-17 describes the Bezel menu commands associated with the dialog box. Figure 3Ć7: STT Item dialog box Table 3Ć16: STT Item dialog box parameters 3Ć16 Parameter Description PID Shows the PID value of the STT you are inserting.
Pull-down Menus Table 3Ć16: STT Item dialog box parameters (Cont.
Pull-down Menus Beginning of the year (January) or DSĂModeĂ=ĂOFF PrecedeĂDSĂIn DSĂIn PrecedeĂDSĂOut DSĂOut Period of daylight savings time Figure 3Ć8: Relationship between the daylight savings time parameters in the STT Item dialog box Table 3-18 shows the relationship between the parameters in the STT Item dialog box and the status of the daylight savings fields (DS_status, DS_day_of_month, and DS_hour) in the STT.
Pull-down Menus UTILITY PullĆdown Menu The UTILITY pull-down menu contains commands for setting the network configuration, defragmenting the hard disk, or setting system parameters. This menu is also used to perform the instrument self test or reset the instrument settings to the factory defaults. Table 3-19 describes the commands available in the UTILITY pull-down menu. Table 3Ć19: UTILITY pullĆdown menu commands Command Description Network...
Pull-down Menus Table 3-20 describes the Network dialog box parameters and Table 3-21 describes the Bezel menu commands associated with the dialog box. Figure 3Ć9: Network dialog box The settings you enter in the Network dialog box depend on how you connect the MPEG generator to the remote PC. You can connect the MPEG generator directly to a single PC or you can connect it to your local Ethernet network where the MPEG generator can be accessed by network PCs running the MTG Comm+ application.
Pull-down Menus If you connect the MPEG generator to your local Ethernet network, you can access the MPEG generator using any PC on the network running the MTG Comm+ application. To prevent communication conflicts on your network, ask your local network administrator for the correct numbers to enter in the Network dialog box if you connect the MPEG generator to your local Ethernet network.
Pull-down Menus Table 3Ć21: Bezel menu commands for the Network dialog box Drive Dialog Box Command Description Edit... Inputs the address of the selected Network dialog box parameter. After you input the address in the displayed dialog box, press the OK bezel button to set the address. Execute Ping... Sends the ping command to the remote computer to verify that the MPEG generator can communicate with the network.
Pull-down Menus Figure 3Ć10: Drive dialog box System Dialog Box When you select the System... command from the UTILITY pull-down menu, the System dialog box appears as shown in Figure 3-11. The dialog box displays the internal date and time of the MPEG generator and displays general system information including the software and hardware versions installed in the instrument and the compression standards supported by the instrument.
Pull-down Menus Table 3Ć23: System dialog box parameters Parameter Description " &&&& "! " " " #! & " ! " & $ !! "! " " " #! & " " " " # ! " #! # ! " # & " ! " & $ " & " Table 3Ć24: Bezel menu commands for the System dialog box Command % " 3Ć24 Description ! " ! " ! " % MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Gene
Hierarchy Display The MPEG generator displays the selected transport stream using a hierarchy structure. This section describes the hierarchy display, defines each icon you may encounter in the display, and describes the Bezel menu functions associated with each type of hierarchy icon. Overview of the Hierarchy Display The MPEG generator uses icons displayed in a hierarchical structure to show the interrelationship of transport stream components (see Figure 3-12).
Hierarchy Display Figure 3Ć12: Example of the hierarchy display Hierarchy Display Icons Table 3-25 describes the icons you may encounter in the hierarchy display of the MPEG generator for transport streams using the MPEG-2, ARIB, DVB, and ATSC formats. Table 3-26 on page 3-29 describes icons that are specific to transport streams using DVB format. Table 3-27 on page 3-30 describes icons that are specific to transport streams using ARIB format.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć25: Icons used for MPEGĆ2, ARIB, DVB, and ATSC formats Icon ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁ
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć25: Icons used for MPEGĆ2, ARIB, DVB, and ATSC formats (Cont.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć26: Icons specific to DVB format Icon Element type Service Description Table (SDT) One or more transport packets with a PID value of 0x0011 and a table_id value of 0x42. Bouquet Association Table (BAT) One or more transport packets with a PID value of 0x0011 and a table_id value of 0x4A. Event Information Table (EIT) One or more transport packets with a PID value of 0x0012 and a table_id value of 0x4E-0x6F.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć27: Icons specific to ARIB format Icon Element type Service Description Table (SDT) One or more transport packets with a PID value of 0x0011 and a table_id value of 0x42. Bouquet Association Table (BAT) One or more transport packets with a PID value of 0x0011 and a table_id value of 0x4A. Event Information Table (EIT) One or more transport packets with a PID value of 0x0012 and a table_id value of 0x4E-0x6F.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć27: Icons specific to ARIB format (Cont.) Icon Element type Partial Content Announcement Table (PCAT) One or more transport packets with a PID value of 0x22 and a table_id value of 0xC2. Software Download Trigger Table (SDTT) One or more transport packets with a PID value of 0x23 and a table_id value of 0xC3. Download Control Table (DCT) One or more transport packets with a PID value of 0x17 and a table_id value of 0xC0.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć28: Icons specific to ATSC format Icon Element type Master Guide Table (MGT) One or more transport packets with a PID value of 0x1FFB and a table_id value of 0xC7. Terrestrial Virtual Channel Table (TVCT) One or more transport packets with a PID value of 0x1FFB and a table_id value of 0xC8. Cable Virtual Channel Table (CVCT) One or more transport packets with a PID value of 0x1FFB and a table_id value of 0xC9.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć29: Icons specific to ISDBĆS and Non TS format Icon ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ Element type S-TMCC Transport stream to which TMCC information is inserted into 8 bytes in its ReedĆSolomon area (16 bytes).
Hierarchy Display Icon Text and Bezel Menu Commands To the right of each icon, the MPEG generator displays text that describes each transport stream component. The text associated with an icon will change color to indicate the following conditions: Red text indicates that the selected transport stream is not suited for outputting with the Auto Update loop mode. The No Update loop mode is recommended for outputting it.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć31: Transport stream icon text descriptions (Cont.) Parameter Description Consistency error included This message is displayed in red when the PID in the PSI or table_id has no consistency. For ARIB, DVB, or ATSC formats, this error is displayed when PIDs reserved by the standards are not used properly. Multi PSI version included This message is displayed in red when more than one version of the PAT or PMT resides in the transport stream.
Hierarchy Display TS Head Stress Dialog Box. When you select the Stress TS Head... command from the Bezel menu on your MTG300 MPEG generator, the TS Head Stress dialog box appears as shown in Figure 3-13. The stress tests activated from this dialog box are momentary and can only be applied when this dialog box is displayed. Any transport stream setting changes applied by a test revert to their prior state when the test is completed.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć33: TS Head Stress dialog box parameters Parameter Description Sync Byte The setĆup sync_byte value (0 to 255) is replaced at every setĆup packet interval (0 to 65535) by the setĆup number of packets (1 to 65535). Transport Error Indicator The setĆup transport_error_indicator value (0 or 1) is replaced at every setĆup packet interval (0 to 65535) by the setĆup number of packets (1 to 65535).
Hierarchy Display Start/End Packet Dialog Box. When you select the Start/End Packet... command from the Bezel menu on your MTG300 MPEG generator, the Start/End Packet dialog box appears as shown in Figure 3-14. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the desired parameter, and the use the rotary knob or hexadecimal keypad to set the value. Press the Apply bezel button to apply changes.
Hierarchy Display Random Error Stress Dialog Box. When you select the Random Error... command from the Bezel menu on your MTG300 MPEG generator, the Random Error Stress dialog box appears as shown in Figure 3-15. Use the rotary knob or hexadecimal keypad to set the interval. Press the Apply bezel button to apply the random error stress to the transport stream output.
Hierarchy Display Program Allocation Table (PAT) Icon Table 3-39 describes the text information and Table 3-40 describes the Bezel menu commands for the Program Allocation Table (PAT) icon. Table 3Ć39: PAT icon text descriptions Parameter Description PID Shows the PID value of the PAT. TS ID Shows the transport_stream_id value of the PAT. Table ID Shows the table_id value of the PAT. Interval Shows the period of the PAT.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć40: PAT icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) (Cont.) Command Description Replace Section... Replaces the current PAT with the specified section data (section file). When you select this command, the Select Replace File dialog box opens listing the files in the /main/usr/insert directory on the hard drive. The Select Replace File dialog box functions similar to the Select TS File dialog box shown in Figure 3Ć1 on page 3Ć5.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć41: Bezel menu commands for the PAT Interval dialog box Command " !! " !! Description "# ! " " $ " " # " $ # ! ! " & ! " " $ ' # " " $ " % " $ $ # ! ! ' " " Replace Setup Dialog Box. When you select the Replace Section... command from the Bezel menu on your MTG300 MPEG generator, the Replace Setup dialog box appears as shown in Figure 3-17.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć42: Replace Setup dialog box parameters (Cont.) Parameter Description File Size Shows the size of the selected section file. Time System Shows the reference time used by the Start Time parameter to start the file replacement: Relative, TDT, TOT, or STT. Relative is displayed when a TDT, TOT, or STT is not present in the transport stream. TDT, TOT, or STT is displayed when a TDT, TOT, or STT is present in the section file.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć43: Bezel menu commands for the Replace Setup dialog box Transport Stream Description Table (TSDT) Icon Command Description ' & % &% " & " "* % && ! % &" & &"$+ ' & % && ! % ! ! % !+ % && ! ! % ! "% % & " "* ## + ! % % && ! ! % ! +"' ## + % && ! ! % & "'&#'& $" & ! $ &"$ % %&"## "' '%& $ %& $& & ! $ &"$ "'&#'& "$ & % && ! ! % &" ## $ Table 3-44 describes
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć45: TSDT icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) (Cont.) Command Description Replace Section... Replaces the current TDST with the specified section data (section file). When you select this command, the Select Replace File dialog box opens listing the files in the /main/usr/insert directory on the hard drive. The Select Replace File dialog box functions similar to the Select TS File dialog box shown in Figure 3Ć1 on page 3Ć5.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć47: NIT icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) (Cont.) Command Description Reset Replace Cancels the data replacement activated by the Replace Section... command and restores the original data. Replace Section... Replaces the current NIT with the specified section data (section file). When you select this command, the Select Replace File dialog box opens listing the files in the /main/usr/insert directory on the hard drive.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć49: CAT icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) Command Description Stress TS Head... Changes the status of the packet header in the packet containing the CAT. When you select this menu item, the TS Head Stress dialog box appears. Refer to TS Head Stress Dialog Box on page 3Ć36 for more information. Stress SI... Changes the status of the section header in the CAT. When you select this menu item, the Stress SI dialog box appears.
Hierarchy Display Program Map Table (PMT) Icon Table 3-50 describes the text information and Table 3-51 describes the Bezel menu commands for the Program Map Table (PMT) icon. Table 3Ć50: PMT icon text descriptions Parameter Description PID Shows the PID value of the PMT. Table ID Shows the table_id value of the PMT. Interval Shows the period of the PMT. Program Number Shows the program number associated with the PMT.
Hierarchy Display PMT Interval Dialog Box. When you select the Interval... command from the Bezel menu on your MTG300 MPEG generator, the PMT Interval dialog box appears as shown in Figure 3-18. The PMT interval parameter sets the time between occurrences of the PMT in the transport stream. Use the rotary knob or hexadecimal keypad to change the interval. You can set the value from 50 ms to 30000 ms in 1 ms steps. Table 3-52 describes the Bezel menu commands associated with the dialog box.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć54: PCR icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) Command Description Stress TS Head... Changes the status of the packet header in the packet containing the PCR. When you select this menu item, the TS Head Stress dialog box appears. Refer to TS Head Stress Dialog Box on page 3Ć36 for more information. Interval... Changes the period of the PCR. When you select this menu item, the PCR Interval dialog box appears. Refer to PCR Interval Dialog Box on page 3Ć50 for more information.
Hierarchy Display PCR Stress Dialog Box. When you select the Stress PCR... command from the Bezel menu on your MTG300 MPEG generator, the PCR Stress dialog box appears as shown in Figure 3-20. The stress tests activated from this dialog box can only be applied when the dialog box is displayed. Any transport stream setting changes applied by a test revert to their prior state when you exit the dialog box. The PCR Stress dialog box allows you to run two tests: Interval Jitter and Value Jitter.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć56: PCR Stress dialog box parameters Parameter Description Interval Jitter The Interval Jitter test adds jitter to the period of the packets containing a PCR. PCR Interval Sets the frequency of PCRs used as the reference in the program stream. You can set the value from 20 ms to 10000 ms in 1 ms steps. Pattern Selects the waveform type of the waveform used to add jitter. You can select Sine, Square, Triangle, Pulse, Sawtooth, or Random.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć57: Bezel menu commands for the PCR Stress dialog box (Cont.) Video Elementary Stream (VIDEO) Icon Command Description Exit Menu Cancels any setting changes and closes the dialog box. The transport stream output will revert to its prior state. Table 3-58 describes the text information and Table 3-59 describes the Bezel menu commands for the video elementary stream (VIDEO) icon.
Hierarchy Display DTS Stress Dialog Box. When you select the DTS Stress... command from the Bezel menu on your MTG300 MPEG generator, the DTS Stress dialog box appears as shown in Figure 3-21. This function is available only when the dialog box is displayed. The Delay parameter sets the delay time for the DTS. You can set the delay from 0/90 kHz to 4500/90 kHz (0 ms to 50 ms). The transport stream output is varied as the value is changed. Use the rotary knob or hexadecimal keypad to change the delay.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć62: AUDIO icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) Command Description $" ## # $ #$ $%# $ ! $ " $ ! $ $ $ % $ ") #$" ) % # $ $ # % $ $ $" ## ( !! "# " $ ! * " " " $ $ # $ $ $ % $ $' $ & $ & $ & # $ $ ! $ ! " $ $ & $ # $ # $ $ " $ $" #! "$ #$
Hierarchy Display AUDIO_AAC and AUDIO_AC3 Icons Table 3-63 describes the text information and Table 3-64 describes the Bezel menu commands for the AUDIO_AAC and AUDIO_AC3 (ATSC only) icons. Table 3Ć63: AUDIO_AAC and AUDIO_ACĆ3 (ATSC only) icon text descriptions Parameter Description PID Shows the PID value of the audio elementary stream. Stream Type Shows the type of the audio elementary stream (AAC or AC3 (ATSC only)). ES Rate Shows the rate of the elementary stream.
Hierarchy Display Data Stream (DATA) Icon Table 3-65 describes the text information and Table 3-66 describes the Bezel menu commands for the data stream (DATA) icon. Table 3Ć65: DATA icon text descriptions Parameter Description PID Shows the PID value of the data stream. Stream Type Shows the type of the data stream (DATA). ES Rate Shows the rate of the stream. This value is displayed when the ES_rate_flag value in the PES packet header is set to 1.
Hierarchy Display Private Section (DATA_SECT) Icon Table 3-67 describes the text information and Table 3-68 describes the Bezel menu commands for the private section (DATA_SECT) icon. Table 3Ć67: DATA_SECT icon text descriptions Parameter Description PID Shows the PID value of the private section. Table ID Shows the table_id value of the private section. Stream Type Shows the type of the private section.
Hierarchy Display DSM_CC Icon Table 3-69 describes the text information and Table 3-70 describes the Bezel menu commands for the digital storage media command and control (DSM_CC) icon.
Hierarchy Display Entitlement Control Message (ECM) Icon Table 3-71 describes the text information and Table 3-72 describes the Bezel menu commands for the Entitlement Control Message (ECM) icon. The items labeled “Section data only” do not appear when the ECM is a PES (Packetized Elementary Stream) packet. Table 3Ć71: ECM icon text descriptions Parameter Description PID Shows the PID value of the ECM. Table ID (Section data only) Shows the table_id value of the ECM.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć72: ECM icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) (Cont.) Command Description Stress SI... (Section data only) Changes the status of the section header in the ECM. Del Packet Toggles the Delete Packet function between Inactive and Active. When you select this menu item, the Stress SI dialog box appears. Refer to on page 3Ć61 for more information. Inactive: Cancels the delete packet operation. Active: Deletes the selected item from the transport stream.
Hierarchy Display Entitlement Management Message (EMM) Icon Table 3-74 describes the text information and Table 3-75 describes the Bezel menu commands for the Entitlement Management Message (EMM) icon. The items labeled “Section data only” do not appear when the EMM is a PES (Packetized Elementary Stream) packet. Table 3Ć74: EMM icon text descriptions Parameter Description PID Shows the PID value of the EMM. Table ID Shows the table_id value of the EMM. Interval Shows the period of the EMM.
Hierarchy Display GHOST Icon Table 3-76 describes the text information and Table 3-77 describes the Bezel menu commands for the GHOST icon. Table 3Ć76: GHOST icon text descriptions Parameter Description PID Shows the PID value of the GHOST. Packet Rate Shows the average output rate of the packet. Table 3Ć77: GHOST icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) Command Description Stress TS Head... Changes the status of the packet header in the packet containing the GHOST.
Hierarchy Display Private Information (PRI) Icon Table 3-78 describes the text information and Table 3-79 describes the Bezel menu commands for the Private Information (PRI) icon. Table 3Ć78: PRI icon text descriptions Parameter Description PID Shows the PID value of the PRI. Table ID Shows the table_id value of the PRI. Interval Shows the period of the PRI. Table 3Ć79: PRI icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) Command Description Stress TS Head...
Hierarchy Display Adaptation Field Error (ADFERR) Icon Table 3-80 describes the text information and Table 3-81 describes the Bezel menu commands for the Adaptation Field Error (ADFERR) icon. Table 3Ć80: ADFERR icon text descriptions Parameter Description PID Shows the PID value of the ADFERR. Packet Rate Shows the average output rate of the packet.
Hierarchy Display GARBAGE Icon Table 3-84 describes the text information and Table 3-85 describes the Bezel menu commands for the GARBAGE icon.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć87: SDT, BAT, EIT, RST, ST, DIT, SIT, LIT, ERT, ITT, PCAT, SDTT, DCT, and DLT icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) Command Description Stress TS Head... Changes the status of the packet header in the packet containing the SDT, BAT, EIT, RST, ST, DIT, SIT, LIT, ERT, ITT, PCAT, SDTT, DCT, or DLT. When you select this menu item, the TS Head Stress dialog box appears. Refer to TS Head Stress Dialog Box on page 3Ć36 for more information. Stress SI...
Hierarchy Display TDT and TOT Icon Table 3-88 describes the text information and Table 3-89 describes the Bezel menu commands for the Time and Data Table (TDT) and Time Offset Table (TOT) icons.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć89: TDT and TOT icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) (Cont.) Command Description Replace Section... Replaces the current TDT or TOT with the specified section data (section file). When you select this command, the Select Replace File dialog box opens listing the files in the /main/usr/insert directory on the hard drive. The Select Replace File dialog box functions similar to the Select TS File dialog box shown in Figure 3Ć1 on page 3Ć5.
Hierarchy Display MGT and PIT Icons Table 3-90 describes the text information and Table 3-91 describes the Bezel menu commands for the Master Guide Table (MGT) and Program Identifier Table (PIT) icons. Table 3Ć90: MGT and PIT icon text descriptions Parameter Description PID Shows the PID value of the MGT or PIT. Table ID Shows the table_id value of the MGT or PIT. Interval Shows the period of the MGTĂor PIT.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć91: MGT and PIT icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) (Cont.) Command Description Replace Section... Replaces the current MGT or PIT with the specified section data (section file). When you select this command, the Select Replace File dialog box opens listing the files in the /main/usr/insert directory on the hard drive. The Select Replace File dialog box functions similar to the Select TS File dialog box shown in Figure 3Ć1 on page 3Ć5.
Hierarchy Display TVCT, CVCT, RRT, EIT, CETT, and EETT Icons Table 3-92 describes the text information and Table 3-93 describes the Bezel menu commands for the Terrestrial Virtual Channel Table (TVCT), Cable Virtual Channel Table (CVCT), Rating Region Table (RRT), Event Information Table (EIT), Channel Extended Text Table (CETT), and Event Extended Text Table (EETT) icons.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć93: TVCT, CVCT, RRT, EIT, CETT, and EETT icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) (Cont.) Command Description Replace Section... Replaces the current TVCT, CVCT, RRT, EIT, CETT, or EETT with the specified section data (section file). When you select this command, the Select Replace File dialog box opens listing the files in the /main/usr/insert directory on the hard drive.
Hierarchy Display System Time Table (STT) Icon Table 3-94 describes the text information and Table 3-95 describes the Bezel menu commands for the System Time Table (STT) icon. Table 3Ć94: STT icon text descriptions Parameter Description PID Shows the PID value of the STT. Table ID Shows the table_id value of the STT. System Time Shows the system type of the STT. Initial Time Shows the initial data and time (year / month / day hour : minute : second) of the STT.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć95: STT icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) (Cont.) Command Description Replace Section... Replaces the current STT with the specified section data (section file). When you select this command, the Select Replace File dialog box opens listing the files in the /main/usr/insert directory on the hard drive. The Select Replace File dialog box functions similar to the Select TS File dialog box shown in Figure 3Ć1 on page 3Ć5.
Hierarchy Display Transport Stream (TS) Icon Table 3-97 describes the text information for the Transport Stream (TS) icon used with the S-TMCC and M-TMCC icons. Table 3Ć97: Transport stream icon text descriptions Non TS Icon Parameter Description Relative TS Shows the relative transport stream number. TS_ID Shows the ID number for the transport stream. Contract Slot Shows the number of contract slots.
Hierarchy Display Table 3Ć100: INS_SI icon Bezel menu commands (MTG300 only) Command Description ! % & # $ & $% "$ & !% $& "! % & "! ! +"' % & & % !' & & !% $& "! &'# " "* ## $% $ &" "! # - "$ "$ ! "$ & "! & INS_TS Icon & % & "! ! ! % " & % && ! % Table 3-101 describes the text information and Table 3-102 describes the Bezel menu commands for the INS_TS (TS insertion file) ic
Hierarchy Display INS_TDT and INS_TOT Icons Table 3-103 describes the text information and Table 3-104 describes the Bezel menu commands for the INS_TDT (TDT inserted by the MPEG generator) and INS_TOT (TOT inserted by the MPEG generator) icons.
Hierarchy Display INS_STT Icon Table 3-105 describes the text information and Table 3-106 describes the Bezel menu commands for the INS_STT (STT inserted by the MPEG generator) icon. Table 3Ć105: INS_STT icon text descriptions Parameter Description PID Shows the PID value (0x1FFB) of the STT. Table ID Shows the table_id value (0xCD) for the STT. Packets Shows the total number of packets in the STT. Initial Time Shows the initial date and time of the STT. Interval Shows the period of the STT.
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Replacing and Inserting Section Data (MTG300 Only) The MTG300 MPEG Generator provides the capability to replace section data such as CATs, NITs, PATs, and PMTs in a transport stream with user-specified data. The MPEG generator also allows you to insert user-specified section data into a transport stream. These features allow you to change the status of SI or PSI tables to check if a receiver is operating correctly when the table information is updated. .
Replacing and Inserting Section Data (MTG300 Only) Figure 3Ć23: Select Replace File dialog box Figure 3Ć24: Replace Setup dialog box 5. The Replace Setup dialog box lets you set the parameters for how the section data will be replaced and packetized. Refer to Replace Setup Dialog Box on page 3-42 for information about the dialog box parameters.
Replacing and Inserting Section Data (MTG300 Only) Section Modes The replacement section data (section data file) is packetized by the MPEG generator to produce transport stream packets when you replace section data in a transport stream. The MPEG generator provides two section modes, Single and Multi, to let you set whether one (Single), or more than one (Multi) section data is contained in a transport stream packet. This subsection describes the difference between these two section modes.
Replacing and Inserting Section Data (MTG300 Only) Replacement Modes The MPEG generator provides two replacement modes in the Replace Setup dialog box for replacing the selected section data: Section End and Timing. This subsection describes the differences between these two modes. Section End Replacement Mode.
Replacing and Inserting Section Data (MTG300 Only) Timing Replacement Mode. In the Timing replacement mode (see Figure 3-28), data replacement starts immediately when the time set in the Start Time parameter of the Setup Replace dialog box arrives. After the time set in the Continuous Time parameter of the Setup Replace dialog box arrives, the data replacement is ended.
Replacing and Inserting Section Data (MTG300 Only) Inserting Section Data Perform the following procedure to insert section data into the transport stream: 1. Open the CONFIG pull-down menu. If the pull-down menus are not enabled (the Icon cursor is displayed), press the MENU button to enable the pull-down menus. 2. Select the Insert Section/TS... command, and then press the OK bezel button. This opens the Select Insert File dialog box shown in Figure 3-29. Figure 3Ć29: Select Insert File dialog box 3.
Replacing and Inserting Section Data (MTG300 Only) Figure 3Ć30: Insertion Setup dialog box 6. After you set the Insertion Setup dialog box parameters, press the Apply bezel button to confirm the settings, close the dialog box, and start the section data insertion. When section data insertion starts, the icon representing the inserted data appears at the end of the hierarchy display. The inserted-data icon is displayed with a blue background.
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Adding Jitter to PCRs (MTG300 Only) The MTG300 MPEG generator provides the capability to add jitter to PCRs (Program Clock References). Adding jitter to PCRs allows you to simulate transmission delay variations and to test the robustness of decoders under various conditions. The MPEG generator provides two types of jitter functions: Interval Jitter and Value Jitter.
Adding Jitter to PCRs (MTG300 only) 3. The PCR Stress dialog box lets you set how the parameters for how jitter will be added to the PCR. The PCR Stress dialog box is divided into the following two fields: Interval Jitter. Use this field to add jitter to the period of the transport stream packets containing a PCR. Value Jitter. Use this field to add jitter to the program_clock_reference_base value and the program_clock_reference_extension value in the adaptation field.
Adding Jitter to PCRs (MTG300 only) # %$ ! %& $ & # ! %$ % %% # "& # % #' $ # ' # % % # %% # $ !! Figure 3Ć32: Changing the PCR interval in the Period mode Deviation Mode. In this mode, PCR interval varies by the amplitude variation of the waveform selected in the Pattern item with reference to standard PCR interval.
Adding Jitter to PCRs (MTG300 only) # %$ ! %& $ & # ! %$ % %% # "& # % #' $ # ' # % % # %% # $ !! Figure 3Ć33: Changing the PCR interval in the Deviation mode Value Jitter Function The Value Jitter function, accessed through the PCR Stress dialog box (see Figure 3-31), allows you to add jitter to the program_clock_reference_base value and the program_clock_reference_extension value in the adaptation field of transport stream p
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Preset File The MPEG generator provides the capability to save the user-defined instrument settings on the hard disk as a preset file and load the instrument settings saved as a preset file. This section describes the contents of the instrument settings saved as a preset file and how to save and load a preset file. The preset file has the extension of .set and save the /usr/preset directory on the hard disk. . The preset file cannot be saved on a floppy disk directory.
Preset File Saving a Preset File This subsection provides the procedures to save the current instrument settings on the hard disk as a preset file. Perform the following steps to save a preset file: 1. Set the instrument settings that you want to save. 2. Select Save Preset... from FILE pull-down menu, and then press the OK bezel button. This opens the Input Preset Filename dialog box shown in Figure 3-35. Figure 3Ć35: Input Preset Filename dialog box 3.
Preset File Loading a Preset File This subsection provides the procedures to load an instrument settings saved as a preset file. . When you load the preset file contained the information of the insertion file(s) and replace file(s), the appropriate file(s) must be resided on the hard disk of the MPEG generator. If the appropriate file(s) is(are) not resided on the hard disk, the settings of the preset file are not reproduced exactly. Perform the following steps to load a preset file: 1.
Preset File An Example Preset File You can view (and edit) a preset file with a text editing application such as Notepad. An example of a preset file is shown below. '12).- -2314,'-3 #%*'3 )9' 73'1-#+ -/43 -3'1-#+ '( '5'+ .1,#3 !.1& ../ .&' 31'22 2 3#-& -2'13 &3 33 3#3' -3'1(#%' #1#++'+ 4,$'1 #2' '7 +.%* 1'04'-%8 ' %1 3#13 #2' .4-3 ' %1 3#13 73'-3).- .
File Operations This section explains the following file operations used in the MPEG generator: Creating a new folder Copying a file Deleting a file or folder Renaming a file name or folder name Refer to Preset File beginning on page 3-95, how to save and load a preset file. Creating a new folder . You cannot create a new folder (subdirectory) in the same hierarchy as that of the insert, preset, and ts folders (directories) on the main drive (hard disk drive).
File Operations 2. Press the Drive... bezel button to open the Select Drive dialog box shown in Figure 3-38. Figure 3Ć38: Select Drive dialog box 3. Select the drive (Main or Floppy) in which you want to create a new folder, and press the OK bezel button. 4. Use the down arrow button to highlight the Filename column in the Input new folder name dialog box, . 5. Use the rotary knob and the Down Level bezel button to select the directory under which you want to create a new folder. 6.
File Operations Figure 3Ć39: File copy dialog box 2. Press the Source... bezel button to open the Select source file dialog box. 3. Press the Drive... bezel button to open the Select Drive dialog box. 4. In the dialog box, select the source drive (Main or Floppy), and press the OK bezel button. 5. Use the rotary knob and the Down Level bezel button to select the source file, and then press the OK bezel button. 6. Press the Destination... bezel button to open the Input destination file name dialog box. 7.
File Operations Deleting a file or folder . You cannot delete the insert, preset, or ts folder on the main drive (hard disk drive). Also, you cannot delete the folder which contains some files. Perform the following procedures to delete a file or folder: 1. Select Delete... from FILE pull-down menu, and then press the OK bezel button. This opens the Select file dialog box. 2. Press the Drive... bezel button to open the Select Drive dialog box. 3.
File Operations 2. Press the Old file name... bezel button to open the Select file dialog box. 3. Press the Drive... bezel button to open the Select Drive dialog box. 4. In the dialog box, select the drive (Main or Floppy) which contains the file or folder that you want to rename, and press the OK bezel button. 5. Use the rotary knob and the Down Level bezel button, select the file or folder that you want to rename, and then press the OK bezel button. 6. Press the New file name...
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Appendix A: Specifications This section is divided into two subsections. General Characteristics lists the functional, electrical, mechanical, and environmental characteristics of the MPEG generator. Certifications and Compliances lists the national and international standards to which the MPEG generator complies. General Characteristics This section lists the functional, electrical, mechanical, and environmental characteristics of the MPEG generator.
Appendix A: Specifications Table AĆ1: Functional characteristics Characteristics Description General Analyzed TS standard MPEGĆ2, DVB, ARIB, ATSC Supported Packet format 188, 204, 208 bytes, Non TS Loop mode No Update Stream is output with no editing functions available.
Appendix A: Specifications Table AĆ1: Functional characteristics (Cont.) Characteristics Description Delete packet MTG300 only Target packet PCR interval setting PCR interval PCR interval jitter adder Deletes the selected item from the transport stream. If other items with the same PID value as the selected item exist in the transport stream and they are contained in one packet, they are also deleted from the transport stream (except for the PCR). MTG300 only 20 ms to 10.
Appendix A: Specifications Table AĆ1: Functional characteristics (Cont.) Characteristics Description SI header change MTG300 only Target packets One selected item. If two or more sections are contained in one packet, all of the sections are changed by the operation.
Appendix A: Specifications Table AĆ2: Electrical characteristics (Cont.) Characteristics Description External reference input Connector type BNC Frequency 27 MHz, 1 ppm recommended. Input level, typical 800 mV ± 200 mV (pĆp) Input impedance, typical 50 W (at 27 MHz) ECL control input Connector type DĆsub, 9 pin Frequency 62.5 kHz to 10 MHz, select parallel output. 0.5 MHz to 64 MHz, select serial output. Input level, typical Differential ECL Termination, typical 110 W, line to line.
Appendix A: Specifications Table AĆ2: Electrical characteristics (Cont.) Characteristics Description ECL/TTL/LVDS output (serial) Connector type DĆsub, 25 pin (the same connector as Parallel output) Output level (Output on) (J310101 and above) Note: Do not connect the Asserted Low pins for singleĆend use. Do not connect the Not ManĆ aged" pins to GND pins. TTL 0 V to 2.8 V (without termination) LVDS 0.8 V to 1.60 V (without termination) ECL* -1.8 V to -0.
Appendix A: Specifications Table AĆ2: Electrical characteristics (Cont.) Characteristics Description Rise/fall time (20% to 80%) t 1.2 ns Transmission format Data packets (Insert Packet unit), Data Bursts (Insert Word unit) SSI output Complies with SMPTE 310M. Connector type BNC Impedance 75 Data rate 1 Mbps to 40 Mbps (Not managed when the data frequency is more than 40 Mbps.) Output voltage 800 mV ± 10 % Return loss u 30 dB , 100 kHz to 80 MHz Drift and wander t 0.
Appendix A: Specifications Table AĆ4: Environmental characteristics Characteristics Description Temperature Operating +5_ C to +40_ C NonĆoperating -20_ C to +60_ C Relative humidity Operating 20% to 80% (No condensation) Maximum wetĆbulb temperature 29.4_ C NonĆoperating 5% to 90% (No condensation) Maximum wetĆbulb temperature 40.0_ C Altitude Operating To 4.5 km (15,000 feet). Maximum operating temperature decreases 1_ C each 300 m above 1.5 km. NonĆoperating To 15 km (50,000 feet).
Appendix A: Specifications Certifications and Compliances This subsection lists the national and international standards to which the MPEG generator complies. Table AĆ5: Certifications and compliances Category Standards or description EC Declaration of Conformity EMC Meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Appendix A: Specifications Table AĆ5: Certifications and compliances (Cont.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers MTG Comm+, a standard accessory with the MPEG generator, is a software application for a PC using the Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/NT operating system. MTG Comm+ provides the capability to transfer stream, insertion, or preset files between a PC and the MPEG generator using the Ethernet interface.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Installing MTG Comm+ The following installation instructions assume that you are familiar with the basics of using the Windows operating system. If necessary, read your Windows user documentation before installing MTG Comm+. Perform the following procedure to install MTG Comm+: 1. Be sure that your PC meets the requirements listed under PC System Requirements on page B-1 before proceeding with the installation. 2.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Creating a Desktop Shortcut Icon Perform the following procedure to create an icon on your PC desktop that you can use to run the MTG Comm+ application: 1. On your PC display, move the mouse cursor to any unoccupied desktop area, and then click the right mouse button to open the desktop menu. 2. From the desktop menu select New, and then select Shortcut to open the Create Shortcut dialog box. 3. Click the Browse... button in the Create Shortcut dialog box. 4.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Connecting Your PC(s) to the MPEG Generator MTG Comm+ uses the rear-panel Ethernet port on the MPEG generator to communicate with a PC (see Figure 2-2 on page 2-4) using 100BASE-T.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Ethernet Parameters for the MPEG Generator. Perform the following procedure to set the Ethernet network parameters for the MPEG generator: 1. Select Network... from the Utility pull-down menu on the MPEG generator. This will open the Network dialog box shown in Figure B-2. The settings you enter in the Network dialog box depend on how you connect the MPEG generator to the remote PC.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers 3. If you connect the MPEG generator to your local Ethernet network, perform the following steps to set the Network dialog box parameters: When a DHCP server is in the network. If the DHCP server is in the network, when you select Enable in the DHCP Client item, the MPEG generator functions as a DHCP client. In this case, you can register the addresses such as the IP address and subnet mask used by the MPEG generator.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers MTG Comm+ Operating Basics This section describes the basics of operating the MTG Comm+ application.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers To prevent the transfer of bad data to the MPEG generator, be sure to select and enter the correct parameters in the User Check dialog box. Entering incorrect parameters, such as an incorrect format standard, will result in files that cannot be transferred or will not be able to be properly played out from the MPEG generator.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Elements of the MTG Comm+ Window Figure B-4 shows the MTG Comm+ application window. Table B-1 provides a description of the elements in the application window. Figure BĆ4: MTG Comm+ application window MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Table BĆ1: Elements of the MTG Comm+ window BĆ10 Element Description Title bar The Title bar displays the name of the application and contains the standard windowĆsizing boxes for Windows. Menu bar The Menu bar displays the names of the five pullĆdown menus. Refer to on page BĆ12 for detailed information about the functions available in the menus.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Table BĆ2: Toolbar button descriptions Icon ÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ Name $ Function # )# $ ( ' " ) % # $ $ ) % ' $ $ $" # " " ) %" $ $ " $ ") $ " $ " # $ $ " " ) & ' !% & $ $ $ $
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Using the MTG Comm+ Menus The Menu bar displays the names of the five pull-down menus: File, View, Remote, Utility, and Help. This section describes the function of each selection in these menus. File Menu The File menu contains commands for managing file operations and for exiting the MTG Comm+ application. Table B-3 describes each of the File menu commands. Table BĆ3: MTG Comm+ File menu commands Command Function PC to MTG...
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers User Check Dialog Box. The User Check dialog box (see Figure B-5) appears after you click the Open button in the Open File dialog box when you are transferring a file from the PC to the MPEG generator. Table B-4 describes the User Check dialog box parameters. Refer to Transport Stream File Requirements on page B-7 for important information about the requirements of the transport stream files downloaded using this dialog box.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Table BĆ4: User Check dialog box parameters Parameter Description File Displays the directory path and file name of the stream file you selected to transfer to the MPEG generator. File Size Displays the file size of the stream file you selected to transfer to the MPEG generator. Standard Sets the format to be used by the MPEG generator to playback the stream file you are transferring to the generator.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Table BĆ4: User Check dialog box parameters (Cont.) Parameter Description Data Rate Sets the default clock rate used by the MPEG generator to playback the stream. The MTG Comm+ application analyzes the selected stream and automatically approximates the data rate. You can enter values in the fraction fields to provide greater clock accuracy.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Set Psync Dialog Box. The Set Psync dialog box (see Figure B-6) appears after you click the Psync button in the User Check dialog box. Table B-5 describes the Set Psync dialog box parameters. Figure BĆ6: Set Psync dialog box Table BĆ5: Set Psync dialog box parameters BĆ16 Parameter Description Psync Sets the status of the PSYNC signal output from the ECL/TTL/LVDS connector.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers View Menu The View menu contains commands that control the appearance of the MTG Comm+ application window. Table B-6 describes each of the View menu commands.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Remote Menu The Remote menu contains commands that load the transport stream file or preset file and control the data output of the MPEG generator. Table B-6 describes each of the Remote menu commands. Table BĆ7: MTG Comm+ Remote menu commands Utility Menu Command Function Load Loads the selected stream file or preset file. Run Starts the stream output on the MPEG generator. Stop Stops the stream output on the MPEG generator.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Set Options Dialog Box. The Set Options dialog box (See Figure B-7) appears after you select Options command in the Utility menu. Table B-9 describes the Set Option dialog box parameters.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers MTG Comm+ Tutorials After you have connected the MPEG generator to the PC using an Ethernet cable and set the required network parameters, you can use MTG Comm+ to transfer files between the PC and the MPEG generator. NOTE. The convention used by the MTG Comm + application is to call file transfers from the PC to the MPEG generator a “download,” and to call file transfers from the MPEG generator to the PC an “upload.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Insertion file. Perform the following steps to download an insertion file from the PC to the MPEG generator: 1. Select PC to MTG... from the File pull-down menu to open the PC to MTG Download dialog box. 2. In the PC to MTG Download dialog box, highlight the insertion file on the PC that you want to download, and then click the Download button to open the Insert File dialog box shown in Figure B-8.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers 4. When you click the Edit button, you can view the content of the preset file and edit it. 5. Click the OK button to download the file. Figure BĆ9: MTG Comm+ Preset File dialog box Uploading a File to the PC The procedure for uploading a file from the MPEG generator to the PC is the same for a stream file, an insertion file, and a preset file.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Automatic Determination of Standard MTG Comm+ automatically determines the standard of the selected stream file using the procedures shown in Figures B-10 and B-11. In general, it is recommended to use the standard selected as the result of the automatic determination. If you change the standard as shown below, the stream file may not be analyzed correctly.
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers Start Check that sync_byte (0x47) exists within 5 sequential packets in a range from the top of the file to the 9,792th (204X48) byte, and that the size of these packets is 188, 204,or 208 bytes. * In this case, data located before sync_byte are regarded as invalid data (invalid data #1).
Appendix B: Using MTG Comm+ for File Transfers 1 Perform the following checks in a range from the first packet to the (26X8)th packet: 1. Is the packet size 204? 2. Search for a packet in which Super Frame Flag of TMCC basic information is set. 3. Is Frame Flag set in such packet? 4. Search for the next Frame Flag On (let the number of packets between the first and the next such packet be the number of slots). 5. Is the number of slots less than 26? 6. Search for the next Frame Flag On. 7.
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Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application ReMux is the application software that can be accessed from the toolbar of the MTG Comm+ application. ReMux provides the capability to create a transport stream of super frame structure defined in the ISDB-S system from a MPEG2 transport stream. This section describes the functions of the ReMux application and how to create a transport stream of super frame structure.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application Elements of the ReMux Window Figure C-2 shows the ReMux application window. Table C-2 provides a description of the elements in the application window. Figure CĆ2: ReMux application window CĆ2 MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application Table CĆ1: Elements of the ReMux window Element Description Title bar The Title bar displays the name of the application and contains the standard windowĆsizing boxes for Windows. Menu bar The Menu bar displays the names of the six pullĆdown menus. Refer to Using the ReMux Menus on page CĆ5 for detailed information about the functions available in the menus. Toolbar The toolbar provides shortcut buttons for many of the most often used menu commands.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application Table CĆ2: Toolbar button descriptions Icon ÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ Name # ! " New ! ! " Open ! " ! " Save ! ! " Add ! ! " Delete
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application Using the ReMux Menus The Menu bar displays the name of the six pull-down menus: File, Edit, View, ReMux, Window, and Help. This section describes the function of each selection in these menus. File Menu The File menu contains commands for managing file operations and for exiting the ReMux application. Table C-3 describes each of the File menu commands.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application Table CĆ4: Select Remux Mode dialog box parameters Edit Menu Parameter Description ReMux to MĆTMCC TS Creates a transport stream of MĆTMCC structure from a transport stream. ReMux to MĆTMCC TS from SĆTMCC TS Creates a transport stream of MĆTMCC structure from a transport stream of SĆTMCC structure. Make SĆTMCC TS Creates a transport stream of SĆTMCC structure from a transport stream.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application OPTION Dialog Box. The OPTION dialog box (see Figure C-4) appears after you select the Option command in the ReMux menu. Table C-4 describes the Select Remux Mode dialog box parameters.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application View Menu The View menu contains commands that control the appearance of the ReMux application window. Table C-9 describes each of the View menu commands.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application Figure CĆ5: Editing window for the Make SĆTMCC TS mode The information displayed at the right side of the TMCC icon has following meaning: Selecting a Transport Stream File. 3. Select Add from the Edit pull-down menu or clock the + (Add) button on the toolbar to open the Open dialog box. 4.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application Figure CĆ6: Edit TS Information dialog box In this dialog box, you can set the following parameters: File: Specifies the transport stream file to be converted to a transport stream file of S-TMCC structure. Data Rate: Specifies the data rate of the transport stream. You cannot set the value exceed the data rate of the effective slots.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application Initial Delay: Specifies the number of delay packets (i.e., null packets) to be inserted at the start of re-multiplex. You can set the value in the range of 0 to 65535. 5. After you change the parameters, click the OK button to confirm the changes and close the dialog box. This displays a transport stream icon under the TMCC icon (See Figure C-7).
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application Editing the TMCC Information for the Transport Stream. 6. Double-click the TMCC icon to open the Edit TMCC Information dialog box to edit the TMCC information for the transport stream (See Figure C-8). Figure CĆ8: Edit TMCC Information dialog box (SĆTMCC) In this dialog box, you can set the following parameters: H Transmitter/Receiver Control Information: Sets the transmission/receiving control information.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application ReMux to MĆTMCC TS from SĆTMCC TS Mode This mode allows you to create a transport stream of M-TMCC structure from a transport stream of S-TMCC structure. This subsection describes the procedure to create a transport stream of M-TMCC structure from a transport stream of S-TMCC structure. 1. Select New from the File pull-down menu or click the New button on the toolbar to open the Select Remux Mode dialog box shown in Figure C-3 on page C-5. 2.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application 5. In the dialog box, set the parameters, and then click the OK button. This displays a transport stream icon in the window. Multiplexing Transport Streams. In the ReMux to M-TMCC TS from S-TMCC TS mode, you can multiplex transport streams of S-TMCC structure until the total number of slots reached to 48. 6. Select Add from the Edit pull-down menu or click the + (Add) button on the toolbar to open the Open dialog box. 7.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application Editing the TMCC Information for the Transport Stream. 10. Double-click the TMCC icon to open the Edit TMCC Information dialog box for editing the TMCC information for the transport stream (See Figure C-11). Figure CĆ11: Edit TMCC Information dialog box (MĆTMCC) In this dialog box, you can set the following parameters: Order of Change: Sets the TMCC change instruction. You can set the value in the range of 0 to 31.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application Creating a Transport Stream of MĆTMCC Structure. 12. Select Execute in the ReMux pull-down menu or click the " (Execute) button to open the Save As... dialog box. 13. In the dialog box, specify a file name, and then click the Save button. If the number of slots of the transport stream of M-TMCC structure you are going to create is less than 48, a dummy transport stream(s) is(are) inserted so that the number of slots reached to 48.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application This illustration shows the positional relationship when inserted TMCC information and the transport stream 3 after the transport stream 1 while two transport streams have been multiplexed. The new TMCC information is inserted to the position two frames before the location to which the transport stream to be newly multiplexed is inserted. 16.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application Creating a Transport Stream of MĆTMCC Structure. 21. Select Execute in the ReMux pull-down menu or click the " (Execute) button to open the Save As... dialog box. 22. In the dialog box, specify a file name, and then click the Save button. If the number of slots of the transport stream of M-TMCC structure you are going to create is less than 48, a dummy transport stream(s) is(are) inserted so that the number of slots reached to 48.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application Selecting a Transport Stream File. 3. Select Add from the Edit pull-down menu or clock the + (Add) button on the toolbar to open the Open dialog box. 4. In the dialog box, select a transport stream file, and then click the Open button to open the Edit TS Information dialog box shown in Figure C-6 on page C-10. 5. In the dialog box, set the parameters, and then click the OK button. This will display a transport stream icon in the window.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application DeMux MĆTMCC TS Mode This mode allows you to de-multiplex (separate) the original transport stream from a transport stream of M-TMCC structure. The transport stream thus de-multiplexed, in addition, is bit-rate converted to a packet form of 204 bytes. This subsection describes the procedure to de-multiplex the original transport stream from a transport stream of M-TMCC structure. 1.
Appendix C: Using the ReMux Application Figure CĆ15: DEMUX dialog box In this dialog box, you can set the following parameters: Save to: Specifies the directory to which the de-multiplexed transport stream to be saved. TS: Selects the transport stream(s) to be de-multiplexed. Click the check box at the front of the file name to select the file to be de-multiplexed. When you click the ... button at the right side of file name, the Save As...
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Appendix D: Performance Verification This appendix provides procedures which verify the performance of the MPEG generator. These tests comprise a valid confirmation of performance and functionality when the following conditions are met: The MPEG generator must be operating in an environment that is within the operating limits described in Table A-4 on page A-8. The MPEG generator and test equipment must have had a warm-up period of at least 20 minutes.
Appendix D: Performance Verification *" *&)" ! &!$ *" *&)" ! &!$ Figure DĆ1: Custom cable with 9Ćpin and 25Ćpin, DĆtype connectors The MPEG generator is shipped from the factory with sample MPEG test files loaded on the hard disk. Two of these files are required to perform the performance verification procedures. Table D-2 lists the required test files and the performance verification tests that require these files.
Appendix D: Performance Verification Procedures The following conventions are used in the performance verification procedures: Each test lists the characteristic that is being tested and the equipment required to perform the test. Each test contains complete setup instructions, which allows you to perform each test individually or in order. The equipment connection illustrations are specific to the recommended equipment (equipment nomenclature is labeled).
Appendix D: Performance Verification Internal Clock Frequency This test verifies the frequency of the MPEG generator’s internal clock. The following equipment and MPEG test signal is required for this test: Frequency counter Probe test64.trp MPEG test signal Perform the following procedure to verify the internal clock frequency of the MPEG generator: 1.
Appendix D: Performance Verification ASI Output This test verifies that transport stream data is output correctly from the ASI OUT connector on the MPEG generator. The following equipment and MPEG test signal is required for this test: Oscilloscope MPEG test system 75 W BNC cable 75 W to 50 W minimum loss attenuator test64.trp MPEG test signal Perform the following procedure to verify that transport stream data is output correctly from the ASI OUT connector on the MPEG generator: 1.
Appendix D: Performance Verification ! ! " !! " ! Figure DĆ3: Initial equipment connection for verifying the ASI output 5. Verify that the following LEDs on the MPEG generator’s front panel are illuminated: PLL, BUFFER, and HDD. 6. Use the oscilloscope to measure that the signal amplitude is within the range of 720 mV to 880 mV. 7.
Appendix D: Performance Verification ! Figure DĆ4: Second equipment connection for verifying the ASI output 14. In the Real Time Analyzer window, click the Start Analysis toolbar button. 15. Verify that the Hierarchic view is displayed on the screen and that no error messages appear. In addition, verify that the transmission rate is 64 Mbps and that the transport stream packet size is 188 bytes. 16.
Appendix D: Performance Verification ! ! " !! " ! Figure DĆ5: Initial equipment connection for verifying the SSI output 2. Set the oscilloscope controls as indicated below (only the horizontal axis setting is different from the setup in the ASI Output test): Displayed channel . . . . . Vertical axis . . . . . . . . . . Horizontal axis . . . . . . . Horizontal position . . . . Record length . . . . . . . . Acquire mode .
Appendix D: Performance Verification 7. Disconnect the BNC cable from the 75 W to 50 W minimum loss attenuator on the oscilloscope’s input, and then connect the BNC cable to the SSI IN connector on the MPEG test system’s Real Time Analyzer as shown in Figure D-6. 8. Use the parallel interface cable to connect the SSI parallel output to the Real Time Analyzer parallel input on the MPEG test system rear panel as shown in Figure D-6. 9.
Appendix D: Performance Verification 17. In the Real Time Analyzer window, click the Stop Analysis toolbar button to stop analysis. 18. Press the START/STOP button on the MPEG generator to stop the signal output, and then remove the BNC cable from the SSI OUT connector. Parallel Output This test confirms that transport stream data is output correctly in parallel format from the ECL/TTL/LVDS OUT connector on the MPEG generator.
Appendix D: Performance Verification Figure DĆ7: Equipment connection for verifying the parallel output 7. Double-click the Real Time Analyzer icon in the MPEG test system’s Program Group window to start the application. 8. In the Real Time Analyzer window on the MPEG test system, select Settings... from the Configuration menu to open the Settings window. 9.
Appendix D: Performance Verification Serial Output This test confirms that transport stream data is output correctly in serial format from the ECL/TTL/LVDS OUT connector on the MPEG generator. The following equipment and MPEG test signal is required for this test: MPEG test system Parallel interface cable test64.
Appendix D: Performance Verification 7. Double-click the Data Store Administrator icon in the MPEG test system’s Program Group window to start the application. 8. In the Data Store Administrator window, click the A (acquisition) command button to open the Acquisition settings window. 9. In the Acquisition settings window, enter the following selections: Board File . . . . . . . . . . . . . test.trp (or unique file name) Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix D: Performance Verification External Clock Input This test confirms that the external clock input (ECL CONTROL input) on the MPEG generator is functioning correctly. The following equipment and MPEG test signal is required for this test: MPEG test system 75 W BNC cable Custom 9-pin to 25-pin, D-type interface cable test40.
Appendix D: Performance Verification 4. Select Clock... from the OUTPUT menu on the MPEG generator to open the Clock dialog box. 5. Select EXT CLOCK in the Clock dialog box, and then press the OK bezel button. 6. Select Interface : Serial from the OUTPUT menu on the MPEG generator, and then press the OK bezel button. 7. Double-click the Data Store Administrator icon in the MPEG test system’s Program Group window to start the application. 8.
Appendix D: Performance Verification 20. In the Real Time Analyzer window, click the Start Analysis toolbar button. 21. Verify that the Hierarchic view is displayed on the screen and that no error messages appear. In addition, verify that the transmission rate is 40 Mbps and that the transport stream packet size is 188 bytes. 22. Select Interrupt transfer from the Acq/Gen menu in the Data Store Administrator window stop the signal generation. 23.
Appendix D: Performance Verification ! ! $ &"$ (&"( #& $ ! $ &"$ $ $ # ! & %& %'%& $ $ # ! "$ #& Figure DĆ10: Equipment connections for verifying the external reference input 5. Select Clock... from the OUTPUT menu on the MPEG generator to open the Clock dialog box. 6. Select EXT REF in the Clock dialog box, and then press the OK bezel button. 7.
Appendix D: Performance Verification 15. In the Real Time Analyzer window, click the Start Analysis toolbar button. 16. Verify that the Hierarchic view is displayed on the screen and that no error messages appear. In addition, verify that the transmission rate is 64 Mbps and that the transport stream packet size is 188 bytes. 17. In the Real Time Analyzer window, click the Stop Analysis toolbar button to stop analysis. 18. Press the START/STOP button on the MPEG generator to stop the signal output.
Appendix E: Inspection and Cleaning Inspect and clean the instrument as often as your operating conditions require. The collection of dirt can cause instrument overheating and operational failure. Dirt acts as an insulating blanket, preventing efficient heat dissipation. Dirt also provides an electrical conduction path that can cause an instrument failure, especially under high-humidity conditions. Avoid the use of chemical cleaning agents that might damage the plastics used in this instrument.
Appendix E: Inspection and Cleaning Exterior Cleaning Perform the following steps when you clean the exterior of the instrument: To avoid injury or death, unplug the power cord from line voltage before cleaning the instrument. Avoid getting moisture inside the instrument during external cleaning. Use only enough liquid to dampen the cleaning cloth. 1. Remove loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a lint-free cloth. 2.
Glossary ACTS (Advanced Communications Technologies and Services) A set of telecommunication research projects financed by the European Union. ARIB Association of Radio Industries and Businesses. ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee. BAT (Bouquet Association Table) One of the tables defined by DVB-SI. The BAT provides information regarding bouquets (collections of services marketed as a single entity). DVB only. CAT (Conditional Access Table) One of the PSI tables described by the MPEG-2 standard.
Glossary DTS (Decoding Time-Stamp) One of the fields described in the MPEG-2 standard. The DTS may be present in a PES packet header that indicates the time that an access unit is decoded in the T-STD. ECM (Entitlement Control Message) Private conditional access information that specifies control words and possibly other, typically stream-specific, scrambling and/or control parameters. EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture) The PC bus used to communicate with the CARB and PIA boards.
Glossary NIT (Network Information Table) One of the PSI tables described by the MPEG-2 standard and also one of the tables defined by DVB-SI. The NIT conveys information relating to the physical organization of the multiplex; that is, transport streams carried via a given network and the characteristics of the network itself. Transport streams are identified by the combination of an original network ID and a transport stream ID in the NIT.
Glossary SDT (Service Description Table) One of the tables defined by DVB-SI. The SDT contains data describing the services in the system. Examples include: names of services and the service provider. SI (Service Information) Set of tables defined by DVB-SI. The SI provides information on services and events carried by different Multiplexes, and even other networks. SI is structured as six tables (PAT, NIT, CAT, SDT, EIT, and BAT). The applications are only concerned with NIT, BAT, SDT, and EIT.
Index A D AC line voltage requirements, 1-6 Accessories, 1-3 Add TMCC dialog box (ReMux), C-16 Adding jitter to PCRs (MTG300 only), 3-89 Address, Tektronix, xiv ADFERR icon, 3-65 An example preset file, 3-98 Arrow buttons, 2-4 ASI Out connector, 2-5 ASI output, Performance verification, D-5 AUDIO icon, 3-54 AUDIO_AAC icon, 3-56 AUDIO_AC3 icon, 3-56 Auto Update mode, 2-16 DATA icon, 3-57 DATA_SECT icon, 3-58 Daylight Savings time, 3-16, 3-17, 3-74, 3-79 DCT icon, 3-66 Deleting a file, 3-102 Deleting a fol
Index TS Head Stress, 3-36 User Check (MTG Comm+), B-13 Display, 2-2 Display elements, 2-6 DIT icon, 3-66 DLT icon, 3-66 Downloading a file to the MPEG generator, B-20 Drive dialog box, 3-23 DSM_CC icon, 3-59 DTS Stress dialog box, 3-54 E EC declaration of conformity, A-9 ECL Control connector, 2-5 ECL/TTL/LVDS Out connector, 2-5 ECM icon, 3-60 Edit menu (ReMux), C-6 Edit TMCC Information dialog box (ReMux), C-12, C-15 Edit TS Information dialog box (ReMux), C-10 EETT icon, 3-72 EIT icon, 3-66, 3-72 Elaps
Index LED indicators, 2-2 Left control button, 2-3 LIT icon, 3-66 Loading a preset file, 3-97 Loop mode indicator, 2-8 Loop modes, 2-15 M Mechanical characteristics, A-7 Menu bar, 2-6 MENU button, 2-2 Menu system, 2-9 MGT icon, 3-70 MTG Comm+ application, B-1 MTG Comm+ operating basics, B-7 MTG Comm+ tutorials, B-20 M-TMCC icon, 3-75 Multi section mode, 3-83 N Network dialog box, 3-20, B-5 NIT icon, 3-45 No Update mode, 2-15 Non TS icon, 3-76 NULL icon, 3-65 Numeric input, 2-12 Numeric input using the he
Index Replace Setup dialog box, 3-42, 3-82 Replacement modes, 3-84 Replacing section data (MTG300 only), 3-81 Right control button, 2-3 Rotary knob, 2-4, 2-13 RRT icon, 3-72 RST icon, 3-66 T S Safety compliances, A-9 Saving a preset file, 3-96 Scroll bar, 2-6 SDT icon, 3-66 SDTT icon, 3-66 Section End replacement mode, 3-84 Section modes, 3-83 Select Drive dialog box, 3-100 Select Insert File dialog box, 2-23, 3-86 Select Preset File dialog box, 3-97 Select Remux Mode dialog box (ReMux), C-5 Select Repla
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