Tektronix MTS4SA MPEG User manual

User Manual

MTS400 Series

MPEG Test Sytems

Analyzer Applications

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User Manual

MTS400 Series

MPEG Test Systems

Analyzer Applications

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Table of Contents

General Safe ty Summary xi..........................................

Preface xiii...................................................

Related Documentation xiv...........................................

Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer

Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer - Getting Started 1--1........

TSCA Features 1--2..................................................

File Analysis and Real-Time Modes 1--3.................................

Technical Background 1--3............................................

User Interfa ce 1--4...................................................

CaptureVu Feature 1--5...............................................

Triggered Rec ording 1--6..............................................

Starting the TSCA Software 1--7........................................

Interface Card Overview 1--15..........................................

Setting Up the IP Interface 1--18.........................................

Real-Time Interface Presets 1--30........................................

Starting Analysis 1--31.................................................

Setting the Stream Content Font 1--32....................................

Understanding the TSCA Window 1--37...........................

TSCA Top Level Displays 1--38.........................................

TSCA Window Components 1--39.......................................

Error Status LEDs 1--43................................................

Context Menus 1--44..................................................

Using the Program View 1--45....................................

Program Navigation - Transport Stream Node 1--47.........................

Program Navigation - Program Nodes 1--53................................

Program Navigat ion - E lementary Stream Node 1--55........................

Using the Tests View 1--59.......................................

Tests Navigation - All Tests 1--63........................................

Test Navigation - Test Nodes 1--64.......................................

Test Navigation - PID Nodes 1--65.......................................

Using the Tables View 1--67......................................

Table Summ ary Pane 1--68.............................................

Tables Detail View - Section View 1--69...................................

Tables Detail View - SI Repetition Graphs 1--71............................

Export SI/PSI as XML 1--71............................................

Using the PID View 1--73........................................

PIDView-AllPIDs 1--74..............................................

PID View - Detail View (All PID and PID Group) 1--75......................

PID View - Detail View (PIDs) 1--76.....................................

Using the Packets View 1--79.....................................

Packet Navigation Bar 1 --80............................................

Packet Navigation - Filter Nodes 1--81....................................

Packet Detail View 1--82...............................................

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Using the Interface View 1--85....................................

Detail View Tabs 1--86................................................

Readings and Controls 1--86............................................

RF Interface Views 1--88...............................................

IP Video Gigabit Ethernet Interface 1--99..................................

GbE Video over IP Interface 1--108.......................................

Common User Interface Concepts 1--109............................

Windows Management 1--110............................................

Icons 1--112..........................................................

Graph Management 1--115..............................................

Timing Graphs 1--121..................................................

Bit Rate Graphs 1--123.................................................

PIT Graph 1--123......................................................

Thumbnail Views 1--124................................................

Parameter Edit 1--126..................................................

Event Log 1--129......................................................

Bit Rates 1--132.......................................................

EPG View 1--137......................................................

MPE Views 1--141.....................................................

CaptureVu Feature 1--142...............................................

Triggered Recording 1--146..............................................

Menu Bar a nd Options 1--150............................................

Configuration 1--152...................................................

Script Files 1--158.....................................................

Task Examples 1--163............................................

Which Tests Have Failed in an Analyzed Stream? 1--164......................

How Many PIDs Are There in a Stream?

How Many PIDs Are Referenced?

How Many Are Unreferenced? 1--167..................................

What Tests Have Been Applied to a Program PID? 1--168.....................

Establish the Stream Type of a PID 1--169..................................

How Many Programs Are There in the Stream? 1--170........................

What Are the Content s of t he Programs?

And W hat PIDs Are They On? 1--172..................................

What is the Bit Rate of Each PID in a Program? 1--173........................

What is the Latest Version Number

of the Program Association Table (PAT) in the SI? 1--176..................

Examine a Transport Packet 1--177........................................

SI/PSI Nodes 1 -- 179..............................................

Packetized Elementary Stream Analyzer

Getting Started 2--1............................................

Starting the Program 2--2..............................................

Options 2--5........................................................

Opening a File 2--8..................................................

Menus and Controls 2 --11.......................................

Toolbar 2--11........................................................

Status Bar 2--13......................................................

Slider Bar 2 --14......................................................

Menus a nd Options 2--17...............................................

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Packet Hex View 2--21..........................................

Packet Header 2--22...................................................

Event Log 2--25................................................

Packet Selection 2--25.................................................

Packet Header Interpretation 2--29................................

Program Structure 2--33.........................................

The Diagra m 2--34....................................................

Selecting a Packet Type 2--35...........................................

PTS/DTS Timing Analysis 2--37..................................

Access Unit Selection 2--40.............................................

Scrolling the View 2--40...............................................

Video Streams 2--41...................................................

Audio Streams 2--43..................................................

AC-3 Audio Streams 2--45.............................................

AAC Audio Streams 2--46..............................................

T-STD Buffer Analyzer

Getting Started 3--1............................................

Suitable Streams 3--1.................................................

Table Handling 3--2..................................................

Starting the Program 3--2..............................................

Settings 3--5........................................................

Opening an MPEG File 3--9...........................................

Opening a BMR File 3--10.............................................

Window Layout 3--11.................................................

Initial Processing of MPEG Files 3--11....................................

Initial Processing of BMR Files 3--12.....................................

Menus and Controls 3--13.......................................

Toolbar 3--13........................................................

Status Bar 3--15......................................................

Menu Options 3--16...................................................

Stream List 3--21...............................................

Selecting Streams 3--23................................................

Processing Streams 3--23...............................................

Event and Message Logs 3--27....................................

Global Event L og 3--27................................................

PID Eve nt Log 3--28..................................................

Trace 3--28..........................................................

Results Graphs 3--35............................................

Common Features 3-- 35................................................

Elementary Buffer Graph 3--46..........................................

Multiplex or Main Buffer Graph 3--46....................................

Transport Buffe r Graph 3--47...........................................

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Elementary Stream Analyzer

Elementary Stream Analyzer 4--1................................

Starting the ES Analyzer 4--2..........................................

OpeninganMPEGStream 4--3.........................................

Understanding the Main Window and Icons 4--5...........................

Tree View and Navigation 4--8.........................................

Header, E xtension and Hex Displa ys 4--10.................................

Error Testing Methods and Outputs 4-- 15..........................

Run Through Stre am Test Mode 4--16....................................

Error Filtering 4--17...................................................

Status Bar 4--23......................................................

Regression Testing and Error Log Files 4--24...............................

Reports and Field Selection 4--27........................................

Demultiplexing Transport Streams to PES or Elementary Output Files 4--30......

Working with Transport and PES Streams 4--31....................

Using Packet View 4--31...............................................

Understanding PES 4--32...............................................

Working with Video Streams 4--35................................

Viewing the Sequence Hea der 4--36......................................

Viewing the GOP and Picture Header 4--37................................

Displaying the Slice and Macroblock 4--42................................

Analyzing Picture Quality 4--44.........................................

Using the Video Viewer for Picture Analysis 4--57..........................

Working with Audio Streams 4--61................................

Understanding MPEG Audio Streams 4--61................................

Audio Player 4--62....................................................

Understanding Dolby Digital (AC-3) Audio Streams 4--68....................

Working with Program Streams 4--71..............................

Viewing Pack and System Headers 4--72..................................

Viewing the Program Stream Map 4--73...................................

Working with Teletext 4--75......................................

VBI (E nhanced Teletext Support) 4--76...................................

Advanced Audio Compression 4--79...............................

ADIF Stream Forms 4--81..............................................

ADTS Stream Forms 4--89.............................................

Closed Caption An alysis 4--91....................................

Enabling Closed Caption Analysis 4 --91...................................

Selecting Closed Caption Analysis Standard 4--92...........................

CC-EIA608 Support 4--93..............................................

CC-EIA708 Support 4--94..............................................

Dumping Closed Caption Statistics 4--98..................................

DVB Subtitle Stream Analysis 4--101...............................

DVB Subtitle Data Tab 4--103............................................

Page Vi ew Tab 4--106..................................................

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List of Figures

Figure 1--1: TSCA Program view - Deferred analysis 1--1............

Figure 1--2: TSCA Start-up - Offline File Analysis 1--7..............

Figure 1--3: TSCA Start-up - Real-Time Analysis 1--8...............

Figure 1--4: Stream Interpretation dialog box 1--9..................

Figure 1--5: TSCA Open File An alysis (Offline) dialog box 1--11.......

Figure 1--6: TSCA Real-time Interface dialog box 1--14...............

Figure 1 -- 7: Open Transport Stream dialog box 1--16.................

Figure 1 -- 8: Firmware update 1--17................................

Figure 1 -- 9: GbE Configure Interface dialog box 1--19................

Figure 1 -- 10: Single subscription mode 1--23........................

Figure 1--11: Multicast subscription mode 1--24.....................

Figure 1--12: Setting up th e IP interface 1--27.......................

Figure 1--13: UDP flow selection dialog box 1--29....................

Figure 1--14: TSCA window showing analysis progress 1--31..........

Figure 1--15: Selecting a display font from the

Configuration dialog b ox 1--33................................

Figure 1--16: FlexVu Plus Window 1--37............................

Figure 1--17: Analyzer win dow 1--38...............................

Figure 1--18: Analyzer win dow - no file 1--42........................

Figure 1--19: Context menu (example) 1 --44.........................

Figure 1--20: Program view 1--45..................................

Figure 1--21: Program view nodes 1--46............................

Figure 1--22: Historical Multiplex Graph 1--50......................

Figure 1--23: Event log 1--51......................................

Figure 1--24: PCR Graphs view 1--57..............................

Figure 1--25: Tests Navigation view 1--59...........................

Figure 1--26: Test view nodes 1--60................................

Figure 1 -- 27: Test filtering buttons 1--62............................

Figure 1--28: Test Failures screen 1--63.............................

Figure 1--29: Tables view 1--67....................................

Figure 1--30: Tables view - Programs (example) 1--68.................

Figure 1--31: Section payload 1--70................................

Figure 1--32: PID Summary view 1--75.............................

Figure 1--33: PID Information view 1--76...........................

Figure 1--34: Packet view - IS DB detail -IIP 1--83....................

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Figure 1--35: Interface View - Example 1--85........................

Figure 1--36: Interface View - RF - QAM (A nnex B) 1--88.............

Figure 1--37: Interface View - RF - COFDM 1--91....................

Figure 1--38: Interface View - RF - 8VSB 1--94......................

Figure 1--39: Interface View - RF - QPSK/8PSK 1--96................

Figure 1--40: Interface view - IP Video 1--99........................

Figure 1--41: IP Traffic view (tear-off view) 1--100....................

Figure 1--42: IP Video interface Readings view (tear-off view) 1--102.....

Figure 1--43: IP Video interface - Diagnostics 1--105...................

Figure 1--44: IP Video interface graphs (tear-off view) 1--106...........

Figure 1--45: GbE interface - IP Graphs 1--108.......................

Figure 1 -- 46: Window size adjustments 1--111........................

Figure 1--47: Timing graphs 1--116.................................

Figure 1--48: Graph toolbar 1--117.................................

Figure 1--49: Graph context menu 1--118............................

Figure 1--50: Out of range indicator 1--120..........................

Figure 1--51: Bit rate graph 1--123.................................

Figure 1 -- 52: Thumbnail view - Thumbnail view 1--124................

Figure 1--53: Now Playing - Summary view 1--125....................

Figure 1--54: Now Playing - Detail view 1--125........................

Figure 1--55: Test parameters 1--126................................

Figure 1--56: PID test parameters 1--127............................

Figure 1--57: Parameter value - default icon 1--128....................

Figure 1--58: Event log - color coding 1--130.........................

Figure 1--59: Event log - context menu - color 1--131..................

Figure 1--60: Event log - color dialog boxes 1--131....................

Figure 1--61: Bit Rate display selection 1 --132........................

Figure 1--62: Bar chart 1--133.....................................

Figure 1--63: Pie chart 1--136......................................

Figure 1--64: EPG Summary view 1--138............................

Figure 1--65: EPG nodes 1--139....................................

Figure 1--66: MPE view 1--141.....................................

Figure 1--67: Record Settings dialog box 1--146.......................

Figure 1--68: Record Settings dialog box - Armed state 1--149...........

Figure 1--69: Configuration - Test Parameters 1--152..................

Figure 1--70: PCR parameters - Filter settings 1--153..................

Figure 1--71: Configuration - PCR Filters 1--154......................

Figure 1--72: Configuration - Preferences 1--155......................

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Figure 1--73: Configuration - Preferences - Font 1--157................

Figure 1--74: Configuration - Pr eferences - Decode 1--157..............

Figure 1--75: Stream Interpretation dialog box 1--159.................

Figure 1--76: Failed tests - example 1--164...........................

Figure 1--77: Program count 1--171.................................

Figure 1--78: PID count 1--172.....................................

Figure 1--79: Program PID bit rate - bar chart 1--173.................

Figure 1--80: Program PID bit rate - pie chart 1--174..................

Figure 1--81: Bit rate graph 1--175.................................

Figure 1--82: Table Identity and Version (summary view) 1--176.........

Figure 1 -- 83: Table Identity and Version (section view) 1--177...........

Figure 1--84: Primary SI/PSI nodes (DVB example) 1--181.............

Figure 4--1: ADIF header Information 4--81.........................

Figure 4--2: ADIF raw data Information 4--82.......................

Figure 4--3: Single channel element Information 4-- 83................

Figure 4--4: Coupling pair element in formation 4--83.................

Figure 4 -- 5: Coupling channel element information 4--84..............

Figure 4 -- 6: Low frequency element channel information 4-- 84.........

Figure 4--7: Data stream element information 4--85..................

Figure 4--8: Program configuration element information 4--85.........

Figure 4--9: Fill element information 4--86..........................

Figure 4--10: ADIF channels (non-standard) information 4--87.........

Figure 4 -- 11: ADIF channels (standard) information 4--88.............

Figure 4--12: ADTS h eader information 4--89.......................

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List of Tables

Table i: Overview of MTS400 Series analyzer applications xiii.......

Table ii: MTS400 Series related documentation xiv................

Table 1--1: MTS400 Series IP interface comparisons 1--18............

Table 1 --2: Toolbar icons 1--39...................................

Table 1--3: Program view tabs 1--46...............................

Table 1 --4: IP Traffic view column descriptions 1--100................

Table 1 --5: IP Video interface readings 1--103.......................

Table 1--6: Object identification icons 1--112........................

Table 1--7: Interface management icons 1--113.......................

Table 1--8: Quick link icons 1--114.................................

Table 1 --9: Timing measurement graphs 1--121......................

Table 1--10: An alysis menu options 1--150...........................

Table 1 --11: View menu options 1--150..............................

Table 1--12: Navigation menu options 1--150.........................

Table 1 --13: Settings menu options 1--151...........................

Table 1 --14: CaptureVu menu options 1--151........................

Table 1--15: Record menu options 1--151............................

Table 1--16: Help menu options 1--151..............................

Table 1--17: PCR settling times 1--155..............................

Table 1--18: Bit rate views 1--173..................................

Table 1 --19: MPEG SI/PSI 1--182..................................

Table 1 --20: DVB SI/PSI 1--182....................................

Table 1 --21: ATSC SI/PSI 1--183...................................

Table 1 --22: ISDB-S SI/PSI nodes 1--184............................

Table 1 --23: ISDB-T and -TB SI/PSI nodes 1--185....................

Table 2--1: File menu options 2--3................................

Table 2--2: View menu options 2--4...............................

Table 2 --3: Settings menu options 2-- 4............................

Table 2 --4: Options menu options 2--4............................

Table 2--5: File menu options 2--17................................

Table 2--6: Edit menu options 2--17...............................

Table 2--7: View menu options 2--18...............................

Table 2 --8: Options menu options 2--18............................

Table 2 --9: Window menu options 2--18............................

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Table 2--10: Help menu options 2--19..............................

Table 3--1: File menu options 3--4................................

Table 3--2: View menu options 3--4...............................

Table 3--3: File menu options 3--16................................

Table 3--4: Edit menu op tions 3--16...............................

Table 3--5: View menu options 3--16...............................

Table 3 --6: Options menu options 3--17............................

Table 3 --7: Process menu options 3--17.............................

Table 3 --8: Trace menu options 3--17..............................

Table 3 --9: Window menu options 3--18............................

Table 3--10: Help menu options 3--19..............................

Table 4--1: Tool Bar icons 4--6...................................

Table 4--2: Navigation icons 4--8.................................

Table 4--3: Header icons 4--10....................................

Table 4--4: Hex Headers Display 4--13.............................

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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.

While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system.

Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and

cautions related to operating the system.

Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and

certified for the country of use.

Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test

leads while they are connected to a voltage source.

Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor

of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be

connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output

terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.

Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings

and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings

information before making connections to the product.

Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that

exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.

Power Disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power

source. Do not block the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all

times.

Do Not Operat e Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels

removed.

Do Not Operat e With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this

product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components

when power is present.

Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.

Wear Eye Prot ection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or

laser radiation exists.

Do Not Operat e in Wet/Damp Conditions.

ToAvoidFireor

Personal Injury

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Do Not Operat e in an Explosive Atmosphere.

Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for

details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result

in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in

damage to this product or other property.

Terms in this Manual

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Preface

The MTS400 Series MPEG systems applications are described in three user

manuals. The full list of applications can be found in the MTS400 Series Quick

Start User Manual. This manual describes the analysis related applications. All

applications are available on the following MTS400 Series products:

H MTS415

H MTS430

H MTS4SA

H MTS400P

H MTX100B (where installed)

Table i: Overview of MTS400 Series analyzer applications

Application

Desktop Icon

Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer (TSCA)

Real-time and deferred transport stream analysis with user-selectable MPEG-2, DVB, ATSC and

ISDB conformance tests. Shows transport structure, header contents, hexadecimal packet

contents, PCR timing /transport rate graphs and error message logs.

Packetized Elementary Stream (PES) Analyzer

PES analysi s with selectable test options. Shows PES program structure, header contents, packet

contents, PTS/DTS timing graphs and analysis reports.

Transport Stream – System Target Decoder (T-STD) Buffer Analyzer

Analyzes program streams modeling their behavior in, and their conform ance to, the

MPEG-2 T-STD Buffer Model . Includes a trace facility.

Elementary Stream Analyzer

Elementary Stream analysis at video picture and audio level. This includes vector graphs and

macroblock pi c ture quality.

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