MTM400

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MTM400A
MPEG Transport Stream Monitor
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Quick Start User Manual
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071-2492-02
xx MTM400A
MPEG Transport Stream Monitor
ZZZ
Quick Start User Manual
www.tektronix.com
071-2492-02
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This warranty is for the hardware.
Warranty
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective
product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and
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connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or
d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration
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AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
[W2 – 15AUG04]
This warranty is for the software media.
Warranty
Tektronix warrants that the media on which this software product is furnished and the encoding of the programs on the media will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of shipment. If any such medium or
encoding proves defective during the warranty period, Tektronix will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective medium.
Except as to the media on which this software product is furnished, this software product is provided “as is” without warranty of any
kind, either express or implied. Tektronix does not warrant that the functions contained in this software product will meet Customer’s
requirements or that the operation of the programs will be uninterrupted or error-free.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty
period. If Tektronix is unable to provide a replacement that is free from defects in materials and workmanship within a reasonable
time thereafter, Customer may terminate the license for this software product and return this software product and any associated
materials for credit or refund.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE MEDIA OR REFUND
CUSTOMER’S PAYMENT IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF
THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
[W9b – 15AUG04]
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READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
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on the media will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of shipment. If
any such medium or encoding proves defective during the warranty period, Tektronix will provide a replacement in exchange for the
defective medium. Except as to the media on which the Program is furnished, the Program is provided "as is" without warranty of
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requirements or that the operation of the Program will be uninterrupted or error-free.
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If Tektronix is unable to provide a replacement that is free from defects in materials and workmanship within a a reasonable time
thereafter, Customer may terminate the license for the Program and return the Program and any associated materials for credit or
refund.
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video test sequences and video clips (together “Video Test Sequences”). If so, the following terms describe Your rights to the
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . iii
Compliance Information .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . v
EMC Compliance. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . v
Safety Compliance .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . vi
Environmental Considerations.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . viii
Preface .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ix
Key Features .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ix
Applications . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . x
Documentation . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . xi
Firmware Upgrades . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. xii
Manual Conventions . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. xii
Installation.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . .. . 1
Before Installation . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 1
Operating Considerations. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 2
Hardware Installation .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 3
Connecting to the Instrument . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 10
Powering the Instrument On and Off . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 14
Network Installation . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . 14
Setting Up the Network . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 18
RUI Platform Requirements . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 19
Installing Japanese Font Extensions on your PC. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 20
Video Thumbnail Support. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 22
Licensing . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 23
Operation. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 27
Getting Acquainted with your Instrument. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 27
RUI Displays. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . 30
WebMSM Monitoring Software . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 34
Procedures. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. 35
Starting the RUI .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 35
Setting up the FlexVuPlus™ Display . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 38
Saving and Using Configuration Files . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 43
Capturing a Recording . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 46
Applications . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 51
Configuring an RF Interface Card . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 52
Monitoring RF Stream Quality .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 55
Configuring an IP Video Interface Card . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 59
RF Off-Air Performance Monitoring .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 65
Product Options and Upgrades . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 71
Options .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 71
Field Upgrade Kits .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 72
Upgrading the Firmware Version .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 73
Index
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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.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury

Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric
shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult
the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
The inputs are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.
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 Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by
qualified service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has
proper ventilation.
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Terms in this Manual

These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.
Symbols and Terms on the Product

These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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Compliance Information
This section lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and environmental standards with which the instrument
complies.
EMC Compliance
EC Declaration of Conformity – EMC
Meets intent of Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following
specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
EN 61326-1 2006. EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. 1 2
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
IEC 61000-4-2:2001. Electrostatic discharge immunity
IEC 61000-4-3:2002. RF electromagnetic field immunity
IEC 61000-4-4:2004. Electrical fast transient / burst immunity
IEC 61000-4-5:2001. Power line surge immunity
IEC 61000-4-6:2003. Conducted RF immunity
IEC 61000-4-11:2004. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity
EN 61000-3-2:2006. AC power line harmonic emissions
EN 61000-3-3:1995. Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker
European Contact.
Tektronix UK, Ltd.
Western Peninsula
Western Road
Bracknell, RG12 1RF
United Kingdom
1 This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference.
2 Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.
Australia / New Zealand Declaration of Conformity – EMC

Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard, in accordance with ACMA:
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in accordance with EN 61326-1:2006.
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Safety Compliance
EC Declaration of Conformity – Low Voltage
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
EN 61010-1: 2001. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use.
U.S. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Listing

UL61010B-1:2003, First Edition, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory
Use.
Canadian Certification
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92 - Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and
Laboratory Use.
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1B 97 - Amendment 2 to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92 - Safety Requirements for Electrical
Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use.
Additional Compliances
IEC 61010-1: 2001. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
Equipment Type
Test and measuring equipment.
Safety Class
Class 1 – grounded product.
Pollution Degree Description

A measure of the contaminants that could occur in the environment around and within a product. Typically the internal
environment inside a product is considered to be the same as the external. Products should be used only in the environment
for which they are rated.
Pollution Degree 1. No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Products in this category are generally
encapsulated, hermetically sealed, or located in clean rooms.
Pollution Degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is
caused by condensation must be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary condensation
occurs only when the product is out of service.
Pollution Degree 3. Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution that becomes conductive due to condensation.
These are sheltered locations where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected from direct
sunshine, rain, or direct wind.
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Pollution Degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical
outdoor locations.
Pollution Degree
Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Note: Rated for indoor use only.
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Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product End-of-Life Handling

Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The
equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the
product’s end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural
resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are
reused or recycled appropriately.
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according
to Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and
batteries. For information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web
site (www.tektronix.com).
Perchlorate Materials. This product contains one or more type CR lithium batteries. According to the state
of California, CR lithium batteries are classified as perchlorate materials and require special handling. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for additional information.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances

This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS
Directive.
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Preface
Preface
This manual describes the MTM400A MPEG Transport Stream Monitor, which provides a complete solution for transmission
monitoring of MPEG transport streams over RF, IP, and ASI interfaces. The MTM400A monitor uses a single transport stream
processor platform packaged in a 1 RU rackmount chassis to provide monitoring of a transport stream at data rates up to
155 Mbps. The platform is used to provide an extended confidence monitoring product that, with the addition of software
options, provides comprehensive diagnostic monitoring capabilities.
The extended confidence monitor provides key MPEG tests; this basic level of functionality and low cost enables widespread
deployment throughout a transmission network, facilitating rapid fault isolation. The diagnostic monitoring options provide
more in-depth analysis of the MPEG transport stream, including recording capability, PSI/SI/PSIP/ARIB analysis, and unique
user-defined template tests to ensure right content, right place, right time. Deployed at key network nodes, the MTM400A
monitor enables the cause of faults to be pinpointed and solved.
Key Features
Multilayer, multichannel, remote monitoring, and measurement at IP, RF and Transport Layers to DVB (TR 101 290),
ATSC, DigiCipher ® II (DCII), and ISDB (terrestrial, satellite and mobile) standards.
The Gigabit Ethernet Interface allows monitoring and measurement of key IP parameters. Designed for monitoring
networks that carry Multi Program Transport Streams (MPTS) or Single Program Transport Streams (SPTS) over Gigabit
Ethernet networks. Option GE of the MTM400A provides:
Simultaneous monitoring of both IP and MPEG layers to enable rapid fault isolation
Comprehensive confidence monitoring of video over IP with optional Gigabit Ethernet electrical and optical interfaces,
IP protocol support including UDP, RTP, with Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP), Address Resolution
Protocol (ARP) & Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP Remote ping)
Comprehensive confidence monitoring at the RF modulated layer with optional COFDM, 8VSB, Turbo 8PSK, QPSK
(L-Band), and QAM interface MER, BER, and constellation displays
Critical RF measurements, MER, and EVM provide early indication of signal degradation before any picture impairment
is visible to the end customer without additional costly RF test equipment
Ability to switch between IP or RF and ASI/SMPTE monitoring when one of the optional interface cards is installed; only
one interface card (IP or RF) can be installed at a time
DPI (SCTE-35) Local content insertion monitoring
User-defined template monitoring option, with automatic baseline configuration, to ensure that the right content is at the
right place at the right time while content ratings checking ensures that only the appropriate content is broadcast
Remote recording allows capture and analysis of stream events for expert offline analysis to diagnose difficult and
intermittent problems, requiring no engineer site visits
Scalable, upgradeable monitoring capability provides extended confidence monitoring, where you buy the capability
you need when you need it
In-field upgrades, minimizes upgrade time
Simple user interface minimizes staff familiarization time
IPv4 and IPv6 support
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Applications
Contribution and primary distribution
Terrestrial distribution
Cable headend monitoring
DTH or network operator satellite uplink monitoring
IPTV
Edge network monitoring
ASI to RF
IP to RF (requires two MTM400A Units)
IP to ASI
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Documentation
Table i lists the product documentation for the MTM400A monitor and shows the location(s) where you can find the
documents: printed manual, product documentation CD-ROM, or the Tektronix Web site.
Table i: Product documentation

Item (Tektronix part number) Purpose Location
Quick Start User Manual (071-2492-xx Provides installation and high-level
English, 071-2493-xx Japanese, operational overviews (this manual)
071-2632-xx German)
RUI v3.0 Upgrade Technical Describes the RUI changes introduced
Reference (077-0174-xx) with the MTM400A monitor and
provides instructions for changing the
RUI version
Technical Reference (077-0175-xx) Provides in-depth operating
information
Specifications and Performance Provides complete product

Verification Technical Reference specifications and a procedure
(077-0176-xx) for verifying the operation of the
instrument
Release Notes (077-0181-xx) Describes late breaking product
information and operational issues
Test Parameter and Configuration File Provides information about using test
Technical Reference (077-0177-xx) parameters and configuration files
Programmer Manual (077-0178-xx) Provides information about remote

command syntax
Declassification and Security Provides instructions for removing

Instructions (077-0179-xx) your proprietary information from the
instrument
MTM4UP Upgrade Instructions Provides instructions for installing
(075-0973-xx) software and hardware upgrades
WebMSM Web Monitoring System Provides instructions for using the

Manager User Manual (077-0116-xx) WebMSM software to monitor multiple
MTM400 and MTM400A monitors
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Firmware Upgrades
Updates to the MTM400A monitor firmware are released to the Tektronix Web site when software problems are fixed or when
new product features are introduced. (See page 73, Upgrading the Firmware Version.)
To check for firmware upgrades, go to the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/products/video_test/mtm400_support.html)
If you have an MTM400 monitor with firmware version 2.6.1 or earlier, you must upgrade the instrument with MTM400A
firmware version 3.0 before upgrading to higher numbered versions. Instructions are included in the MTM4UP Upgrade
instructions.
The Sun Java RTE (run time environment) Version 1.6.0_07 must be installed on your PC for the MTM400A monitor RUI v3.1
to operate successfully. If Java is not present on the PC, an opportunity to download it is offered when the RUI is first opened.
Manual Conventions
The term "RUI" will appear throughout the MTM400A monitor product documentation. The controls of the MTM400A monitor
are accessed using a PC connected to the same network as the instrument. Since the instrument does not have a front-panel
display device, the MTM400A monitor display shown on the PC is referred to as the Remote User Interface (RUI).
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Installation
This section includes instructions for installing the MTM400A monitor, connecting signal cables to the instrument, powering
the instrument on and off, connecting the instrument to a network, and applying the Option Key.
NOTE. Some of the installation instructions require you to use the MTM400A monitor RUI. If you are unfamiliar with the RUI,
refer to the following sections in this manual before installing the instrument:
Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument (See page 27.)

Starting the RUI (See page 35.)
Before Installation
Unpack the instrument and check that you have received all of the standard accessories. (See Table 1.) If you ordered
software or hardware options with your instrument, any accessories shipped with those options are listed at the end of this
manual. (See page 71, Product Options and Upgrades.) Check the MTM400A monitor pages of the Tektronix Web site
(www.tektronix.com) for the most current product accessory information.
Standard Accessories
The following table lists the standard accessories that are shipped with the MTM400A monitor.
Table 1: MTM400A standard accessories

Tektronix part
Accessory number
External grounding kit 020-2852-xx
Tektronix authorization key certificate 063-3158-xx
MTM400A MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Product Documentation CD-ROM Includes the following 063-4135-xx
documents:
Document (Tektronix part number)
Quick Start User Manual (071-2492-xx, English; 071-2493-xx, Japanese; 071-2632-xx, German)
Technical Reference (077-0175-xx)
Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference (077-0176-xx)
RUI v3.0 Upgrade Technical Reference (077-0174-xx)
WebMSM Web Monitoring System Manager User Manual (077-0116-xx)
Video Glossary (25W-15215-1)
MTM400A MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Application Firmware CD-ROM 063-4136-xx
MTM400A MPEG Transport Stream Monitor English Quick Start User Manual (Option L0 only) 071-2492-xx
MTM400A MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Japanese Quick Start User Manual (Option L5 only) 071-2493-xx
MTM400A MPEG Transport Stream Monitor German Quick Start User Manual (Option L3 only) 071-2632-xx
Rackmount slide assembly 351-0751-xx
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Power Cords. The MTM400A monitor is shipped with one of the following power cord options. Power cords for use in
North America are UL listed and CSA certified. Cords for use in areas other than North America are approved by at least one
authority acceptable in the country to which the product is shipped.
Opt. A0 - North America
Opt. A1 - Universal EURO
Opt. A2 - United Kingdom
Opt. A3 - Australia
Opt. A4 - 240 V, North America
Opt. A5 - Switzerland
Opt. A6 - Japan
Opt. A10 - China
Opt A11 - India
Opt. A99 - No power cord or AC adapter
Options
Licensed software options and hardware upgrades are available for the MTM400A monitor. (See page 71, Product Options
and Upgrades.)
Operating Considerations
The following table lists the electrical operating requirements for the MTM400A monitor. The complete electrical operating
requirements of the MTM400A monitor are listed in the MTM400A MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Specifications and
Performance Verification Technical Reference.
Table 2: Electrical operating requirements

Requirement Specification
Temperature, operating +5 °C to +40 °C
Altitude, operating 0 m to 3000 m (9800 ft)
Source voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption (maximum) 1A
Peak inrush current 7.2 A peak at 240 VAC, 50 Hz
Fuse rating Mains fuse is 3.15 A, 250 V, Fast; Not operator replaceable. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Overvoltage category II (as defined in IEC61010-1)
Pollution degree 2 (as defined in IEC61010-1) Rated for indoor use only
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Hardware Installation
This section provides instructions for installing the MTM400A monitor in an equipment rack and installing an SFP module
on the optional Gigabit Ethernet interface card. The instructions for installing an optional interface card are located in the
MTM400A MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Technical Reference.
Central Office Installation
CAUTION. The intra-building interfaces of this platform, including the Gigabit Ethernet interface, are suitable for connection
to intra-building or unexposed wiring or cabling only with shielded and grounded cables at both ends. The intra-building ports
or the equipment must not be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the outside plant or its wiring.
A grounding and bonding strap for use in Central Office RBOC applications is supplied as a standard accessory with each
MTM400A monitor. The instructions for installing the grounding strap are included in the rack mounting instructions.
Rack Mounting the MTM400A Monitor
WARNING. To avoid fire hazard, the MTM400 must be installed in the rack only as specified, and proper ventilation must be
maintained. The right side rack slide must be mounted correctly so that it does not obstruct the adjacent air vent.
Efficient cooling will be maintained in a rack-mounted instrument only if the air temperature at all intake air vents (inside
the equipment rack) does not exceed 40 ºC.
The MTM400A monitor is designed to be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack: a rack-mounting kit is shipped
as a standard accessory with each instrument. The chassis components of the rack slides are shipped from the factory
attached to the instrument as shown in the following figure.
Perform the following steps to install the instrument in an equipment rack.
1. Install the rack-mounting brackets in a desired location in the equipment rack as shown in the following figure. The
position of the rear rack mounting can be adjusted to suit the depth of the rack. Approximately six inches of clearance
is required between the rear panel of the instrument and any rear cabinet panel to allow for connector space and
adequate air circulation.

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Table 3: Rack adapter components

Figure
element Item Description
1 Chassis section Mounted to chassis of monitor
2 Latches
3 Air vents Do not block the air vent holes
4 Stationary section
5 Rear rack mounting
6 Rear rack upright
7 Front rack upright
8 Stop latch hole
9 Stop latch
2. After you install the rack-mounting hardware, pull the slide-out tracks out to the fully extended position.
WARNING. To prevent the instrument from falling and causing personal injury and damage to the instrument, support
the instrument until it is secured in the equipment rack.

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3. Insert the rack slides on the MTM400A monitor chassis into the extended slide-out tracks.
4. Press the stop latches shown in the following figure, and then push the instrument toward the equipment rack until
the latches snap into their holes.
5. Press the stop latches again and push the instrument fully into the equipment rack.
6. Adjust the rack slides as necessary. (See page 7, Adjusting the Rack Slides.)
7. If you are installing the instrument in a Central Office RBOC application, install the grounding strap. (See page 5,
Installing the Grounding Strap.)
8. Tighten the retaining screw on the right side of the front-panel to secure the instrument in the equipment rack.
Installing the Grounding Strap. A grounding and bonding strap kit (Tektronix part number 020-2852-xx) for use in
Central Office RBOC applications is supplied as a standard accessory with each MTM400A monitor.
CAUTION. The intra-building interfaces of this platform, including the Gigabit Ethernet interface, are suitable for connection
to intra-building or unexposed wiring or cabling only with shielded and grounded cables at both ends. The intra-building ports
or the equipment must not be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the outside plant or its wiring.
Perform the following steps to install the grounding strap:

1. After you install the instrument in an equipment rack, pull the instrument out to the extended position on the rack slides.
Depending on your installation location, it may be necessary to remove the instrument from the rack to remove the screw
in the following step. (See page 7, Removing the MTM400A Monitor from the Equipment Rack.)
2. Use a screwdriver with a T-15 TORX tip to remove the top, front-left handle retaining screw (6-32 x 0.375) as shown in
the following figure.

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CAUTION. To limit corrosion, all mating surfaces must be cleaned and treated with an antioxidant before being joined.
In an isolated bonding network (IBN), the requirements of Telcordia document TR-NWT-000295, Isolated and Mesh
Bonding Networks, apply.
3. Using the screw that was removed in step 1, attach the smaller #6 ring terminal of the grounding strap to the top,
front-left handle position as shown in the following figure. Torque the screw to 10 in-lbs to so that the terminal provides
good ground contact.
4. If necessary, reinstall the instrument in the equipment rack. (See page 3, Rack Mounting the MTM400A Monitor.)
CAUTION. All mating surfaces must be cleaned and treated with an antioxidant before being joined. In an isolated bonding
network (IBN), the requirements of Telcordia document TR-NWT-000295, Isolated and Mesh Bonding Networks, apply.

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5. Using the Phillips thread-forming screw (10-32 x 0.500) supplied in the grounding strap kit, attach the larger #10 ring
terminal of the grounding strap to the frame of the equipment rack as shown in the following figure (an MTM400 monitor
is shown). Secure the grounding strap to the equipment-rack frame at an open unused hole in the frame as close to the
MTM400A monitor as possible. Torque the screw to 10 in-lbs to so that the terminal provides good ground contact.
Adjusting the Rack Slides. After installation, if the slide tracks are not properly adjusted, they may bind. Perform
the following steps to adjust the slide tracks:
1. Slide the instrument out of the equipment rack about 10 inches.
2. Slightly loosen the screws holding the slide tracks to the front rails, and allow the tracks to seek an unbound position.
3. Retighten the screws and check the slide tracks for smooth operation by sliding the instrument in and out of the
equipment rack several times.
4. Once the instrument is in place within the rack, tighten the knurled retaining screw to secure the instrument in the
equipment rack.
Removing the MTM400A Monitor from the Equipment Rack. Perform the following steps to remove the instrument
from the equipment rack.
1. Disconnect all signal and power cables from the instrument.
2. Loosen the retaining screw on the right side of the front panel that secures the instrument to the equipment rack.
3. If installed, remove the retaining screw for the grounding strap from the front of the equipment rack.
4. Pull the instrument out of the equipment rack until the stop latches snap into the holes on the rack slides.
5. Press the stop latches, and then remove the instrument from the rack slides.
Maintaining the Rack Slides. The slide tracks do not require lubrication. The dark gray finish on the tracks is
a permanent, lubricated coating.

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Installing the SFP Module (GbE Interface Only)

The optional IP Video Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) interface card allows you to remotely monitor and measure the quality of video
over copper and optical IP networks. SFP (Small Format Pluggable) modules are available to facilitate different optical
wavelengths. (See page 71, Product Options and Upgrades.)
WARNING. To avoid exposure to hazardous laser radiation, use only Class 1 lasers as defined in the USA Federal
Regulations CDRH 21 CFR 1040 and IEC/EN 60825/A2:2001.
CAUTION. To prevent static discharge damage, service the product only in a static-free environment. Observe standard
handling precautions for static-sensitive devices while installing this module. Always wear a grounded wrist strap, grounded
foot strap, and static resistant apparel while installing this module.
The following figure shows an SFP module with the optical port plug removed. Use the plug to protect the optical interface
when no cable is connected or the module is not in use.
NOTE. The optical port plug must be in place when no cable is connected.
Installing an SFP Module. Perform the following steps to install an SFP module into the GbE interface card:
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the SFP module, remove power from the MTM400A monitor before removing or inserting an
SFP module.
1. Disconnect the power cord from the instrument.

2. Insert the SFP module into the connector labeled SFP 1000 on the rear panel of the GbE interface card. When pushed in
fully, the module latches into position.
3. Remove the optical port plug and insert the optical fiber cable into the SFP module as shown in the following figure.
When pushed in fully, the cable connector latches into position. Retain the optical port plug for later use when you
need to remove the SFP module from the instrument.
4. Reconnect the power cord to the instrument.

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Removing an SFP Module. Perform the following steps to remove an SFP module from the GbE interface card:
1. Disconnect the power cord from the instrument.
2. Press the top of the SFP module connector to unlatch the optical fiber cable, and then disconnect and withdraw the
cable from the SFP module.
3. Flip down the SFP module retaining latch, and then remove the module from the instrument as shown in the following
figure.
4. Install an optical port plug into the removed SFP module to protect the optical port interface.
5. Reconnect the power cord to the instrument.

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Connecting to the Instrument

The external connectors are all located on the rear panel of the instrument. See the MTM400A MPEG Transport Stream
Monitor Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference for more detailed information about each connector
and the associated signal requirements.
Perform the following procedure to make electrical, signal, and network connections to the MTM400A monitor:
1. After you install the MTM400A monitor in an instrument rack, connect the power cord that was provided with the
instrument to the power connector on the rear panel. Connect the power cord plug to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
CAUTION. To ensure compliance with specified EMC standards and directives, use only high quality shielded cables with
this product. Equipment performance can be affected. Typically, the cables are braid and foil types that have low impedance
connection to shielded connectors at both ends.
2. Use the following figure and table to make the necessary transport stream, network, and peripheral device connections
using the standard connectors at the rear of the instrument.
Table 4: Standard external connectors

Figure
1 Transport Stream Standard hardware
Processor card
2 Interface card Optional hardware (See Table 5.)
3 Power Power input
4 Ethernet 10/100Base-T; RJ-45
5 LTC In Longitudinal time code input
6 Transport stream input 75 Ω , transformer coupled, BNC connectors for the following signal formats:
(ASI/SMPTE) 1
Accepts Burst and Packet mode ASI formats and M2S
7 Transport stream output
(ASI/SMPTE) 1 An active loop-through of the corresponding input
Compliant with SMPTE310M (19.392 Mbps only)
An active loop-through of the corresponding input
8 Alarms (Digital input/output) 26-pin, D-type connector for five alarm relays, three
TTL outputs, and a recording trigger input. The relays and the TTL outputs
are triggered by test failures. The triggers are set using the RUI.
1 ASI/SMPTE Input/Output are software selectable.

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3. If an optional interface card is installed, use the following figure and table to make the necessary transport stream
connections at the rear of the instrument.
Table 5: Optional interface card external connectors

Interface card 1 Figure Connector Description
element
QAM (Annex A) 1 ASI/SMPTE310M input / output Type F connector
QAM (Annex C)
QAM (Annex B2) 2 ASI/SMPTE310M input BNC connector
8PSK/QPSK 3 ASI/SMPTE310M output BNC connector
8VSB
COFDM 4 RF input Type F connector
GbE 5 SFP 1000 Small Pluggable Format module
6 RJ-45 10/100/1000 RJ-45; 10/100/1000BASE-T IEEE
802.3
7 ASI/SMPTE310M input BNC connector
8 ASI/SMPTE310M output
1 Only one optional interface card can be installed at a time.

Installation
Installing the ASI Cable (QAM (Annex B2), 8PSK/QPSK, 8VSB, and COFDM Interfaces Only)
The optional QAM (Annex B2), 8PSK/QPSK, 8VSB, and COFDM interface cards are each shipped with an ASI cable that
enables you to monitor ASI and RF signals (for example, both the input and output of a modulator). To make transport stream
measurements on an RF input, the RF signal must be made available to the Transport Stream Processor card by looping
the interface card ASI output to the Transport Stream Processor card ASI input.
The optional GbE interface card is shipped with an ASI cable that enables you to monitor ASI and IP signals. To make
transport stream measurements on an IP input, the IP signal must be made available to the Transport Stream Processor card
by looping the interface card ASI output to the Transport Stream Processor card ASI input.
NOTE. The QAM (Annex A) and QAM (Annex C) interface cards do not need an external cable connection since these
interface cards are connected to the Transport Stream Processor card inside the instrument.
Perform the following procedure to install the ASI cable:

1. For the QAM (Annex B2), 8PSK/QPSK, 8VSB, and COFDM interface cards only, perform the following steps:
a. Connect an ASI signal to the interface card ASI In connector as shown in the following figure.
b. Connect the output from a modulator to the interface card RF In connector.
c. Connect the ASI cable supplied with the interface card between the ASI/SMPTE310M Out connector on the interface
card and the ASI In connector on the Transport Stream Processor card.
2. For GbE interface cards only, perform the following steps:

a. Connect an ASI signal to the interface card ASI/SMPTE310M In connector.
b. Connect the ASI cable supplied with the interface card between the ASI/SMPTE310M Out connector on the interface
card and the ASI In connector on the Transport Stream Processor card as shown in the following figure.
c. Connect an IP signal to the interface card as follows:

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NOTE. You can connect both an electrical (copper) and an optical IP signal input to the interface card.
Connect an IP over electrical (copper) signal to the RJ-45 10/100/1000 connector.

Connect an IP over optical signal to the SFP 1000 connector if one of the optional SFP optical modules is
installed in that connector.
3. Use the Interface dialog box to configure the instrument to use the installed interface card and to select which signal
input to monitor. (See page 52, Configuring an RF Interface Card.)

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Powering the Instrument On and Off

The MTM400A monitor does not have an external power switch. To power on the instrument, connect the power cord that
was provided with the instrument to the power connector on the rear panel. Connect the power cord plug to a properly
grounded electrical outlet. To power off the instrument, remove the power cord from the instrument.
Network Installation
A major feature of the MTM400A monitor is its configuration versatility. Although the monitor always operates within a
client-server architecture, the following configuration options are available as shown in the following figure:
The instrument can be left unattended. In this setup, the front panel LEDs and any configured external alarms will
indicate monitoring test failures.
The instrument can be monitored from a PC over an Ethernet network or the Internet using the RUI or the Web
Monitoring Systems Manager (WebMSM).
The WebMSM software is installed on a client PC and allows you to monitor and control the MTM400A monitor. The
WebMSM software can be used to monitor all compatible devices on a network (if the appropriate license is held).
The RUI software is downloaded and accessed from the MTM400A monitor using a browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer
with Sun Java 1.6.0_07 or later software installed) on any networked personal computer.
The provided HTML file allows you to open the RUI by typing in the URL http://<IP address> or network identity on a
Web Browser on a client PC. The user permissions are set up to allow an Administrator to have read-write permissions
and a User to have read-only permissions.
When logging in, the default password for the Administrator is "tek"; by default, the User does not require a password.

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Before proceeding, ensure that the following information is available:

MTM400A MAC address: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx
Location 1: rear panel label adjacent to the Ethernet connector
Location 2: main circuit board (internal)
Location 3: instrument top cover (optional)
MTM400A IP address: yyy. yyy. yyy. yyy
Assigned by network administrator
MTM400A software license: zzzzz-zzzzz-zzzzz-zzzzz
Location 1: instrument top cover (optional)
MAC Address
The Transport Stream Processor card in the MTM400A monitor is assigned a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address;
this is also used as the unique address of the complete instrument. The MAC address is printed on labels attached to
the Transport Stream Processor card and the instrument.
The MAC address is written as six pairs of hex digits separated by hyphens, for example, 00-01-F8-A7-33-CC. The MAC
address must be associated with an IP address for the instrument to be able to function within a network.
IP Address
An IP address is assigned to each MTM400A monitor and acts as a unique identifier within a network. An IP address will
be assigned by the Network Administrator. IP addresses are written as four groups of up to three digits, with the groups
separated by periods, for example, 119.183.115.11. The IP address must be associated with a MAC address for the
instrument to be able to function within a network.
New MTM400A monitors are shipped with the IP address set to 0.0.0.0; this is because the IP address that will be used by
a customer is unknown. In this situation, the steps described below must be followed in order to associate the proper IP
address with the MAC address. (See page 18, Setting Up the Network.)
If the IP address is unknown, it must be reset to 0.0.0.0 and set up with a new IP address before the instrument can be used.
Resetting the IP Address

There are two ways of resetting the IP address of an MTM400A instrument to 0.0.0.0 (factory default).
Method 1. If the current IP address of the instrument is known, the address can be reset using the MTM400A user interface.
Method 2. If the current IP address of the instrument is unknown, the address must be reset by clearing the non-volatile
RAM on the Transport Stream Processor card. Clearing the RAM resets all configuration data, including the IP address and
the software option license (option key), to the factory defaults.

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Resetting the IP Address using the User Interface. Perform the following steps after you power on the MTM400A
monitor and connect to a network that recognizes the current IP address of the monitor. The following procedure assumes
you know how to start the RUI. (See page 35, Starting the RUI.)
1. Start the RUI, select the administrator

login type, enter the administrator
password, and click Run.
2. Select Configuration (toolbar) > Device
> Network Settings.
3. Make the necessary changes.
If necessary, obtain the Gateway and
Subnet Mask values from the Network
Administrator.
4. When you complete the changes, click
Apply.
5. In the Network Settings have changed

message box, click Apply and Reboot.
The MTM400A monitor is rebooted. This
may take up to 2 minutes.
When the MTM400A monitor emits a
beep, the instrument will respond to the
new network settings. The Connect to
MTM Device dialog box is displayed.
6. Enter the new IP address.

7. Enter your Login Type and Password.
Click Connect.
The MTM400A monitor will download
and display the RUI, indicating that you
are connected to the instrument using
the new IP address.

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Resetting the IP Address by Clearing the NVRAM. If the IP address of an MTM400A monitor is unknown, you
can reset the IP address to the factory default value (0.0.0.0) by resetting the battery-backed, NVRAM on the Transport
Stream Processor card. When you clear the NVRAM, all configuration data is reset to the factory default values, including the
IP address.
CAUTION. When you reset the NV RAM, the software licensing information for the instrument is lost. You will not be able to
access all of the options that you purchased until you reenter the software license (option key) after you reset the IP address.
Perform the following steps to reset the NVRAM:
WARNING. To avoid electric shock, disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing the cover. Failure to
do so could result in injury or death.
1. If necessary, disconnect the power cord and remove the instrument from the equipment rack. (See page 7, Removing
the MTM400A Monitor from the Equipment Rack.)
2. Remove the 21, T-10 TORX retaining screws from the instrument cover, and then lift the cover from the instrument.
3. Use the following figure to locate SW111, and then reset the NVRAM by pressing the NVRAM Reset switch. This action
clears the current configuration and resets the instrument IP address to 0.0.0.0.
4. After you reset the NVRAM, ensure that all components are in place and that all connections are secure, and then
position the cover in place and install the 21 retaining screws. Tighten the screws uniformly.
5. Set up a static ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) entry and test the reset IP address. (See page 18, Setting Up a
Static ARP Entry.)
6. Assign the instrument a desired IP address using the user interface. (See page 16, Resetting the IP Address using
the User Interface.)

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7. Reenter the software license (option key) that was provided with the instrument or upgrade. (See page 23, Entering an
Option Key.)
Setting Up the Network

Setting up an MTM400A monitor for use on a network requires that the instrument and the PC are powered on and attached
to the same Ethernet network. They should also be attached to the same subnet, if present.
Setting Up a Static ARP Entry

To associate the MAC address with the IP address, perform the following steps to make an entry in the ARP (Address
Resolution Protocol) table:
1. On the client PC, open a Command Prompt window (Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt).
2. Enter: C:\> ARP -s <IP address> <Ethernet MAC address>
for example, C:\> ARP -s 192.168.201.19 00-01-F8-A7-33-CC
3. If the command is successful, the prompt is redisplayed with no message.
Testing the IP Address
NOTE. The MTM400A monitor must receive a ping packet before the instrument will configure and store a new IP address.
The ARP command cannot be used if the instrument already has an IP address; it will only work if the IP address of
the MTM400A monitor is 0.0.0.0.
Perform the following steps to test that the network recognizes the IP address of the instrument:
1. On the client PC, in the Command Prompt window, enter:
C:\> ping <IP address>
for example, C:\> ping 192.168.201.19

2. The response should take the following form:
Pinging 192.168.201.19 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.201.19: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128
3. The IP setup is now complete. Close the Command Prompt window.

4. With the IP address successfully set up, the network settings can be completed. (See page 16, Resetting the IP
Address using the User Interface.)

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Network Naming
If the MTM400A monitor is to be accessed by a network name rather than the IP address, the relationship between the IP
address and the network name must be set up on a DNS (domain name server) server on the network. This is not the name
that is set up in the Configuration screen. Contact your Network Administrator for assistance.
When the IP address has been set up, if the MTM400A monitor is to be accessed from a different net or subnet, the
Gateway IP address and the Subnet Mask must be set up. Contact your Network Administrator for assistance. The Gateway
IP address and the Subnet Mask values are set up in the Configuration (toolbar) > Stream > Network Settings page.
The MTM400A monitor must be restarted in order for the settings to take effect.
Network Latency
It has been noted that where access to a remote MTM400A monitor uses a number of internet/intranet links of varying
speeds, the initial RUI download may be initiated successfully, but then the process ceases. The network speed is outside of
the control of Tektronix, but it may be possible to alter some of the local network settings to alleviate the problem. Contact
Tektronix Support for assistance.
RUI Platform Requirements

The RUI can be run on any personal computer (PC) that meets the following requirements. (See Table 6.)
Table 6: RUI platform requirements

Characteristic Description
Minimum Specification 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium Processor (Preferred: 2 GHz)
Operating System Microsoft Windows operating systems Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows
Vista (Recommended: Windows XP Pro)
Disk space 2 GB free disk space
Ethernet 10/100-base T
Installed software Microsoft Internet Explorer, Version 7.0 minimum; Sun Java Runtime Environment
Version 6 Update 7 minimum (1.6.0_07)
RAM 1 GB
CD-ROM Drive 8x
Display 1024 x 768 pixel video monitor with 16 available colors

Installation
Installing Japanese Font Extensions on your PC

The ARIB specifications for the ISDB standard make use of private extensions to the standard Unicode character set
[0xE000-0xF8FF]. These extensions allow you to add additional characters and nonstandard proprietary characters to an
existing font, or as a system-wide default. The extension sets are provided as TrueType Extension files (*.tte). Any extension
sets should be installed using the Private Character Editor, which is supplied as part of the standard Microsoft Windows
operating system.
The RUI is capable of displaying these private character extensions when the operating system on the PC is correctly
configured. If the operating system on your PC has not been configured to display private character extensions, perform
the following steps:
1. Open the Control Panel on your PC and select Regional and Language Options.
2. Select the Advanced tab in the Regional and Language Options dialog box, and then select Japanese from the
drop-down list as shown in the following figure.
3. Click Apply to accept the setting change. After you apply the language setting change, Windows might display a
message stating it needs to reboot. If this message appears, allow the PC to reboot.
4. Rename the TrueType Extension file (*.tte) file that you want to use to eudc.tte, and then copy the file to the following
directory: C:\WINDOWS\Fonts.
5. Select Run from the Start menu, type eudcedit in the Run dialog box, and click OK to run the Microsoft Windows Private
Character Editor. The editor window will appear briefly and then exit. This action makes the appropriate changes to the
registry to register eudc.tte as the system default character extension font.
6. Launch the MTM400A monitor RUI on your PC.
7. Open the Font Configuration page shown in the following figure by selecting Configuration > Preferences > Font from
the toolbar.

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8. If necessary, set the Font Name for Log Entries and Stream Content to <<default>>. The RUI will now display private
characters correctly by obtaining them from the font supplied in the eudc.tte file.

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Video Thumbnail Support

Before thumbnails can be viewed using the RUI, thumbnail support software must be installed on the client PC and the
feature must be enabled in the RUI. If thumbnail support is not installed, a message is displayed when you attempt to view
thumbnails.
The thumbnail support software for the MTM400A monitor is based on modified open source material. The modified code is
included in the executable file, and can be copied to the client PC and inspected if required.
Perform the following steps to install the thumbnail support software:
1. Close the RUI and any instance of Internet Explorer.
2. Locate the Thumbnail Support Package on the MTM400A Application Firmware CD-ROM that was supplied with the
instrument (Tektronix part number 063-4136-xx). You can also download the software package from the Tektronix Web
site (Tektronix part number 066-0945-xx).
3. Open the executable file (Tektronix part number 066-0945-xx). The Welcome screen of the thumbnail support installation
wizard is displayed. Click Next and follow the instructions given in the subsequent screens.
4. In the Setup Type screen, select Typical.
NOTE. If you want to inspect the open source code that forms the thumbnail support package, select the Custom setup type
and enable the Source Code option in the Select Components screen. Click Next to continue.
5. When all stages of the thumbnail support installation wizard are completed, the thumbnail display feature will be available
when the RUI is opened.
6. To enable the thumbnail display, use the RUI Configuration (toolbar) > Stream page, or click Enable Thumbnails on any
of the thumbnail views as shown in the following figure.

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Licensing
Software options on the MTM400A monitor are enabled using an Option Key. The Option Key is an encrypted code that
unlocks and enables software and hardware functions that are installed on the instrument. Each option key is unique and is
generated for a specific MTM400A monitor using the serial number and MAC address of that monitor. An option key that is
generated for one monitor will not work when applied to another monitor.
The serial number identifies a specific MTM400 or MTM400A monitor. The MAC address identifies the Transport Stream
Processor board that is installed in the monitor. If there is a hardware failure and the Transport Stream Processor board is
replaced, a new option key will need to be issued because the monitor will then have a different MAC address. The MAC
address is printed on the label on the top cover of the monitor and above the network port on the rear panel.
The MTM400A monitor is shipped from the factory with the appropriate Option Key already applied to support all of the
functions that were ordered. The Option Key is documented on the Tektronix Authorization Key Certificate that is shipped
with the instrument and on the top cover label of the instrument.
NOTE. If the battery-backed RAM in your MTM400A monitor is reset, you must reapply the option key to reenable any of the
software options that were purchased for your monitor.
When you purchase an upgrade to add software options to your instrument, a new Option Key is supplied with the
upgrade kit. You must apply the new Option Key to enable the additional functions you purchased. The original Option
Key that was shipped with the instrument will still be valid. However, it will only enable the functions originally purchased
with the instrument.
Entering an Option Key

Use the following procedure if you need to update or reenter the Option Key on your MTM400A monitor.
1. Close any Web browser windows that

are connected to the MTM400A monitor.
2. Open a Web browser and enter the
IP address or network name of the
MTM400A monitor that you are updating
in the browser address line.
3. In the Connect to MTM Device dialog
box, select Administrator as the login
type, enter the password, and then click
Upload License.

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4. In the Upload License dialog box, enter

the license string that was supplied with
your instrument or upgrade, and then
click Upload.
5. Click Yes in the Upload License
confirmation dialog box.
6. The instrument will now reboot. The
reboot process takes approximately two
minutes to complete.
7. Click Close in the Upload License dialog

box after the Reboot complete message
appears.

box, select Administrator as the login
type, enter the password, and then click
Connect.

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9. Read the Tektronix MTM400A End User

License Agreement and click I Accept.
10. The RUI will now appear.

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Operation
Operation
This section describes the front-panel indicators on the MTM400A monitor, the RUI display elements, and the various views
that are available within the RUI.
Getting Acquainted with your Instrument

Front Panel Indicators
Since the MTM400A monitor is designed to be operated remotely, the local interface is limited to four front-panel LEDs as
shown in the following figure. The LEDs indicate the instrument status. (See Table 7.)
Table 7: Front panel LEDs

Figure element LED name Description
1 SYNC Indicates that a valid MPEG transport stream is connected to the unit.
2 STATUS Indicates the combined state of the tests currently being performed on the
stream. The test reported by the STATUS LED corresponds to the Stream
Tests status in the Analysis > Tests view.
3 ETHERNET Indicates the state of the Ethernet physical link.
4 SYSTEM State of all non-stream items (hardware, time sources). The test reported
by the SYSTEM LED corresponds to the Device Tests status in the
Analysis > Tests view.
Each LED can display one of the following three colors, except the Ethernet LED, which never displays yellow.
Green indicates that the monitor is passing the test.
Red indicates that the monitor is failing the test.
Yellow indicates that the monitor is passing the test, but has failed since the last system reset.

Operation
RUI Display Elements

You can use the RUI to monitor real-time transport streams from your networked PC. (See page 35, Starting the RUI.) The
following figure and table describe the main RUI display elements. The display elements are described in more detail in the
MTM400A MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Technical Reference.

Operation
Table 8: RUI display elements

Figure
1 Title bar Displays the stream name (if specified) that is being monitored followed by the IP
address or network name of the MTM400A monitor.
2 Menu bar Provides access to a selection of system options using drop-down menus.
3 Toolbar Provides shortcuts to often-used menu options.
4 Top-level tabs Selects between the two major display views: FlexVuPlus™ and Analysis.
5 Summary tabs Selects which Analysis view to display. The Summary tabs are displayed in
Analysis mode.
6 Tree view
7 Detail view(s)
8 Status bar Provides a summary of the monitoring status.
9 Main application view
10 Button bar Provides shortcuts to major monitoring functions. You can hide the button bar if
required.
11 Primary buttons
12 Monitoring group
buttons
Color Coding. The buttons and icons in the RUI use the color-coding described in the following table to indicate their
status.
Table 9: Color coding

Color Meaning
Green Operation normal - no error detected
Red Error detected and still present
Blue Warning detected and still present
Yellow Transient error, which has now corrected itself
Gray The corresponding test has been disabled (or is unavailable). All buttons
gray indicates that connection to a device has been lost.
White Test not applicable
Black Maintenance mode

Operation
RUI Displays
FlexVuPlus™ Display
The FlexVuPlus™ display enables the
instrument to perform like a 4-in-1 monitor
on a single incoming stream. The display
allows you to select up to four concurrent
views of a monitored stream and provides
the ability to configure each of the four views
independently. Each of the FlexVuPlus™
views is selected from views that are
available under the Analysis tab.
Refer to Setting up the FlexVuPlus ™ Display
for information about selecting views for the
FlexVuPlus™ display. (See page 38.)

Operation
Analysis View
The Analysis view provides a single main program summary window with different context sensitive views contained
within tabbed frames. This view is intended to provide the maximum amount of useful information while keeping the
screen from appearing cluttered. From the Analysis view window, you can access the following views: Programs, Tests,
Tables, PID, Packets, and Interface.
Analysis - Programs View. The Programs

view provides a fast overview of the transport
stream contents in terms of program content,
bit rate use by each program, and TR 101
290 test results.
Red, amber, and green LEDs highlight errors
associated with each program, or element of
a program, within the transport stream. Red
LEDs indicate that there are errors occurring
in the stream, amber LEDs indicate that
errors have occurred but are now clear, and
green LEDs indicate that no errors have
been detected.
Errors that are detected at lower levels in the
program stream hierarchy propagate up to
the highest level. This allows you to monitor
all of the programs in the stream at a high
level, and then quickly go to lower levels as
necessary to locate a problem.
Analysis - Tests View. The Tests view

allows you to identify the tests that are
indicating errors in a monitored stream.
The error log is automatically filtered by the
selected test, and can also be filtered by the
Packet Identifier (PID).
In addition to the standard first, second,
and third priority tests included in the
TR 101 290 standard, tests are available
for Program Clock Reference (PCR) jitter
and program/PID bit rate. A variability test
enables you to test the changes in the bit
rate of a specific PID, and there are many
tests that are specific to ISDB-T and ISDB-S
streams.
Also displayed in the Tests view are the
results of tests related to the MTM400A
monitor hardware. One example is the
temperature of the system card.

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Analysis - SI/PSI (Tables) View. The SI/PSI

(Tables) view displays the service information
tables from the analyzed stream that comply
with the selected digital video standard.
This includes MPEG-specific program
information, DVB service information, and
ATSC, ISDB program, and system protocol
information.
The tables are grouped together by function
and hyperlinks enable you to quickly access
related information within other tables.
Analysis - PIDs View. The PIDs view

displays information about all of the PIDs
found in the transport stream. When you
select the transport stream, the associated
summary view provides a PID-oriented
overview of the transport stream, displaying
the relative data rates of all of the PIDs
contained within the stream.
The information can be displayed either as
a bar chart or as a pie chart. Pop-up menus
enable limit selection and links.
Each PID is associated with a number of
tests. When one or more tests fail, each
failed test will be listed under the relevant
PID. Select a specific PID to display a
summary of all the associated tests. Select
a specific test to display the Event Log and
Parameters for only that test.

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Analysis - Packets View. The Packets view

displays SFN data when available in DVB
mode, and information packets (IIPs) and
TMCC data in ISDB-T mode.
Analysis - Interface View. The Interface

view tab and the Interface toolbar button are
displayed only when the instrument detects
that one of the optional RF interface cards or
the IP video interface card is installed. When
an interface card is not installed, you can
use the Interface toolbar button to access the
standard interfaces.
The Interface view provides a central location
for information related to the RF and IP
interface cards. The display includes the
following information:
Test results
Graphical representation of specific RF
or IP card measurements
RF or IP card readings and control
settings
The graphical views display a selection of
graphs of instantaneous measurements and
measurement trends. Also available are an
Event Log and a Parameter view.

Operation
WebMSM Monitoring Software

NOTE. A fully licensed version of the WebMSM Monitoring System Manager is available for MTM400 or MTM400A monitors
with RUI v3.0 or above installed. The WebMSM software enables you to monitor transport streams on multiple MTM400
and MTM400A monitors from a single PC.
The WebMSM software package for RUI v3.0 and above is available on the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/software)
and on the application firmware CD-ROM that was supplied with the MTM400A monitor.
If you have a system consisting of several MTM400A monitors, you can expand your monitoring capabilities by using the
Tektronix WebMSM Monitoring System Manager. The WebMSM software is effectively an installed version of the RUI. The
WebMSM software provides additional functionality by allowing you to create hierarchical network views of your systems
using the WebMSM Configuration Editor, and monitor and control multiple devices.
For further information about installing and configuring the WebMSM, refer to the WebMSM Monitoring System Manager
User Manual (Tektronix part number 077-0116-xx).

Procedures
Procedures
This section provides you with example procedures for performing basic instrument operations. Detailed operational
information can be found in the MTM400A MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Technical Reference. The following procedures
are provided:
Starting the RUI
Setting up the FlexVuPlus™ display
Saving and using configuration files
Capturing a recording
The following section describes some applications of the MTM400A instrument.
Starting the RUI

Using the RUI, you can monitor real-time transport streams from your networked personal computer (PC). The RUI software
is downloaded from the MTM400A monitor to the PC each time the instrument is accessed. The RUI can be run on any PC
that has network access to the MTM400A monitor and meets the minimum specifications. (See Table 6 on page 19.)
If your PC does not have the minimum version of Java Virtual Machine, you must download the latest version from the Java
Web site (www.java.com). When the instrument detects an older version, this process is started automatically during the
RUI start-up. If necessary, consult your IT Administrator for further guidance. At the end of the Java update, you may need
to close Internet Explorer and restart the RUI download.
Perform the following procedure to start the MTM400A monitor RUI:
1. On a networked PC, launch Microsoft

Internet Explorer.
2. In the browser address bar, enter
the network identity or IP address
of the MTM400A monitor, for
example: http://TSMonitor01 or
http://192.201.121.231.
When you press the Enter key, a Java
applet is downloaded from the MTM400A
monitor and launched. The file size is
approximately 1.5 MB; the download
time will depend on the network speed
and traffic.

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CAUTION. The Java applet will not run unless a temp directory is properly configured on the PC. A temp directory is set up
by default in the Windows XP operating system; previous operating systems may require operator action.
The Java applet will not run unless the Sun Java Virtual Machine is installed. Type java -version at the command prompt
to verify that it is installed and that the version is 1.6.0_07 or greater. If it is not installed, you can download the latest
version from the Sun Web site, www.java.com\getjava.
If you have to update the Java version on the PC, restart this procedure at step 2.

box, select the Login Type, Administrator
or User, from the drop-down list.
Administrator: Gives full read/write
access to all views and settings, including
options where installed.
User: Gives read only access to all views
and settings, including options where
installed. You can also reset alarms.
4. Enter the password. The default
password for Administrator is tek; no
password is allocated to User. You
can change the passwords; refer to the
MTM400A Technical Reference manual.
5. Select Connect to accept the details.
Select Cancel to close the dialog box
and exit the start process.
6. Read the End User License Agreement,

scroll to the bottom of the document and
click I Accept.

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7. On starting, the FlexVuPlus™ view is

displayed. For first use, a default set of
views are displayed.
When you exit the RUI, your arrangement
of views will be remembered the next
time you access the RUI.
After you access the RUI, the PC
remembers the connection and makes
an entry in the Start > All Programs >
Tektronix menu. The default name of
the Start menu entry takes the following
form: MTM Viewer - <IP Address>,
where IP Address is the IP address
of the MTM400A monitor to which
you connected. You can change the
default name of the Start menu entry
by right-clicking on the menu entry and
selecting Properties.

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Setting up the FlexVuPlus™ Display

Using FlexVuPlus™, you can select up to four views from the analysis detail views to be displayed together to facilitate basic
transport stream monitoring or more detailed diagnostic monitoring, for example, monitoring the quality of an RF stream.
For this exercise, close each of the currently

displayed FlexVuPlus™ panels by clicking
the X in the top right corner of each panel.
This is not necessary, but it may help you
visualize the following procedure more easily
as each panel is populated. Note that each of
the four FlexVuPlus™ panels are numbered.

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Set up panel 1
1. Select the Analysis tab and then the
Tests tab.
In the top right corner of all detail views
is a FlexVuPlus™ panel select button.
You can use this button to display a
replica of the detail view in the selected
FlexVuPlus™ panel.
2. In the Test Summary view, use the

FlexVuPlus™ panel select button to
replicate the view in panel 1.
3. The FlexVuPlus™ display now contains

the Test Summary view in panel 1.

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Set up panel 2
4. Click the Analysis tab, and then click
the Programs tab.
5. In the Thumbnails view, use the


the Thumbnail view in panel 2.

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Set up panel 3
7. Select the Analysis tab, and Tests tab.
8. In the Test Failures view, use the


the Test Failures view in panel 3.

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Since only three panels are used in this

example, you can expand the thumbnails
view to fill the right side of FlexVuPlus™.
You can expand panel 2 vertically by
selecting the panel expand button.
(Similarly, you can expand panels

horizontally using the horizontal panel
expand button.)
10. Expand panel 2 to display the complete

FlexVuPlus™ basic monitoring view.
To summarize, in this view you can immediately see the following:

In the Tests Summary view (FlexVuPlus™ panel 1), which tests have failed.
In the Test Failures view (FlexVuPlus™ panel 3), which tests have failed most recently.
In the Thumbnails view (FlexVuPlus™ panel 2), which elementary streams are currently carrying video content.

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Saving and Using Configuration Files

Configuration files provide a means of implementing and storing different monitoring configurations of the instrument. For
example, a specific setup on one instrument can be saved and subsequently uploaded to other instruments. Refer to the
MTM400A MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Test Parameter and Configuration File Technical Reference for more information.
In the MTM400A monitor, configuration settings files are held in storage slots; eight storage slots are available for each
stream. Storage slots can be filled by either storing the current configuration or by uploading a configuration file from the
client PC. To implement the setting held in a storage slot, the configuration file must be activated. The following diagram
illustrates the handling of configuration files.
In the following procedure, you will complete the following steps:

Save the current configuration
Download a saved configuration file to your PC
How to upload a configuration file from your PC
How to activate a configuration file
1. Click Configuration on the toolbar to

open the Configuration dialog box.

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2. In the Configuration dialog box, select

Stream > Slot Management.
The remainder of this procedure uses
controls on the Configuration Slot
Management page.
3. To save the active (current) configuration,

highlight the slot that the file is to be
saved into, for example, Slot 7.
(If you want to save the Current
configuration, you must copy it to a slot
first.)
4. Click Copy Current.
5. To download a configuration file from

a slot to your PC (or the network),
highlight the slot containing the file to be
downloaded.
6. Click Download.
7. In the Save dialog box, specify the name
and location of the saved file and click
Save.
The name displayed in the Current and
Slot fields is contained in the file header
and does not necessarily correspond
with the file name.
Downloaded configuration files can be
modified using a text editor or an XML
editing program.

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8. To upload a configuration file from your

PC (or the network), highlight the slot
containing the file to be uploaded, for
example, Slot 7.
9. Click Upload.
10. In the Open dialog box, locate the

configuration file to be uploaded and
click Open.
The file has been uploaded to the
highlighted slot, that is, Slot 7.
11. To make a configuration file active,

highlight the slot containing the file to be
activated, for example, Slot 7.
12. Click Activate.

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Note that the name in the highlighted

slot, Slot 7, has been copied to the
Current slot. The MTM400A monitor
will be reconfigured in accord with the
activated configuration file.
Capturing a Recording
To be able to examine transport stream events in detail, you can make recordings. The onset of recording can be triggered
by any of the following events:
Manual - you start the recording
External rising or falling signal edges - supplied via an external signal connection
Test failures - you can specify which test failure will trigger recording
In this procedure, you will set up the MTM400A monitor to make a recording of the stream around the failure of a test,
for example, the TR101 290, Priority 1, Continuity test.
Set a Record trigger action flag on the TR101

290, Priority 1, Continuity test.
1. Select Analysis tab, and the Tests tab.
2. In the Test tree view, highlight the
Continuity test: Stream Tests > TR101
290> Priority 1> 1.4 Continuity.
3. From the context menu (hover the mouse
over the test name and click the right
mouse button) select the Record trigger
action.

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The Record trigger action icon is adjacent

to the test name.
Open the Configuration dialog box and set

the recording parameters.
4. On the toolbar, select Configuration to
5. Select Stream > Recording Settings to
open the Recording Settings panel.
6. In the Recording Buffer panel, you can
set the size of the recording and the
proportion of the total recording that is to
be made before the trigger event occurs.
For this example, set the Buffer Size
to 100000 packets and the Pre Trigger
value to 20% of the final recording.
Setting the pretrigger value ensures that
a percentage of the final recording is
made before the trigger event occurs.
You can then view the trigger event in
context.
7. Select Test Failure as the recording
trigger. Any test with a record trigger
action set will initiate recording on failure.

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8. Click Arm to arm the recording function.

From this point, the pretrigger buffer is
kept constantly full in readiness for true
recording to start when a trigger action
(test failure) occurs.
The Trigger State has changed from

Idle to Waiting. The toolbar recording
icons indicate the trigger state.
Recording will starts when the trigger

event occurs. You can close the
Configuration dialog box. The toolbar
recording icons will indicate the recording
status.

Procedures
9. When the trigger event occurs, the

recording will be made.
Save the recording when it is complete.

10. On the toolbar, select Configuration to
11. Select Stream > Recording Settings to
open the Recording Settings panel.
The Trigger State is now Recording
Complete.
12. Click Download to save the recording to

your PC (or the network).

Procedures
13. In the Download Recording dialog box,

specify the name and location of the
recording.
You must clear the recording from the

recording buffer. No further recordings
can be made until this is done.
14. Click Clear to clear the recording buffer.
The Trigger State will return to Idle and
the Progress bar will be cleared.

Applications
Applications
This section provides you with some applications that the MTM400P instrument can be used for and example procedures for
performing basic instrument operations. Detailed operational information can be found in the MTM400A MPEG Transport
Stream Monitor Technical Reference.
You can use the MTM400A instrument to monitor signals at any point in the distribution network. The figure below illustrates
two real-life applications of the MTM400A monitor.
In this example, instrument A is monitoring the RF ingest signal at a local or national head-end. Following ingest, this
multiple-program transport stream may be de-multiplexed, transcoded, and encapsulated into single-program transport
stream flows. Instrument B is set up to monitor the IP flow before it is transmitted across the network.
Procedures cited and described in this section for the MTM400A designated as (A) include the following:
Selecting and configuring an RF interface card, for example, COFDM
Monitoring RF stream quality
Procedures cited and described in this section for the MTM400A designated as (B) include the following:
Setting up an IP video interface card
Monitoring IP session bit rates
In addition, a further practical example of setting up the MTM400A RUI for RF off-air performance monitoring is also provided.

Applications
Configuring an RF Interface Card

If your instrument has one of the optional RF interface cards installed, use the following procedure to configure the RF
interface card and save the settings for future use. Interface settings can be saved as Presets. Each Preset can contain a
different set of interface values. In the Interface dialog box, the Preset name associated with the active set of values is
displayed in bold text. The Preset can be directly modified or duplicated, modified and made active.
The following procedure uses a COFDM interface card as an example. The settings used should be supplied by your
network planner.
Ensure that the interface card is selected
Duplicate the currently active Preset
Rename preset and enter settings
Make preset active
Select Interface Card

1. Check that the RF interface card is
selected. This will be confirmed in the
Status bar, for example, COFDM. If the
interface card is not active, either ASI or
SMPTE will be shown in the Status bar.
2. On the toolbar, select Interface to open

the Configure Interface dialog box.
The ASI and SMPTE selections will

always be present in the Interface dialog
box. The RF interface selection will
appear only when one of the optional
interface cards is installed.
3. If the COFDM interface card is not active,
select COFDM from the Interfaces
drop-down menu in the Interfaces dialog
box.
4. Allow the display to stabilize; this can
take up to 30 seconds. An indication
that the display has stabilized is that the
correct interface name is displayed in the
RUI Status bar.

Applications
Duplicate the Preset

An Interface Settings Preset is a
collection of preset values. The Preset
name in bold text contains the active
settings. The active preset can be
modified directly or a duplicate preset
can be made.
For this example procedure, you are
going to duplicate the active preset,
rename it, modify the settings, and make
it the active preset.
5. Click Add to duplicate the active preset.
Rename Preset and Enter Changed Settings
6. The duplicated preset is named Preset;

select and highlight the newly created
preset.
7. In the Preset Name field, change the
name from Preset to Test Preset.
8. Change the rest of the settings; use the
values supplied by your network planner.

Applications
9. Click Apply to confirm the changed

settings.
Activate Preset
10. Highlight the Preset (TestPreset) and
click Apply, to implement the newly
created settings (or any of the other
presets).

Applications
The selected and active preset name,

Test Preset, is bolded.
11. Click OK to close the Interface dialog
box. Verify that monitoring is continuing
satisfactorily.
Monitoring RF Stream Quality

The process of populating FlexVuPlus™ is similar, whichever views you choose. This procedure uses elements from the
Interface views. The selection and placement techniques are similar to those described previously. (See page 38, Setting up
the FlexVuPlus™ Display.)
This procedure assumes that a COFDM RF interface card is installed in the MTM400A monitor. The Analysis Interface tab
will not be displayed if an interface card is not installed.
Select the Analysis tab and then the

Interface tab.
1. In the Readings section of the Graphs
view, use the FlexVuPlus™ panel select
button to replicate the view in panel 1.

Applications
2. In the Graphs view, select RF

Constellation from the Add Graph
drop-down list.
3. Repeat the previous step, selecting the
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Trend graph.
4. In the Graphs view, use the

FlexVuPlus™ panel select button
to replicate the view in panel 2.

Applications
5. Select the FlexVuPlus ™ tab to display

FlexVuPlus™.
Expand FlexVuPlus™ panels 1 and 2
vertically to provide a full display.
In FlexVuPlus™ panel 2, Graphs and

Readings form a single panel.
6. Hide the readings panel in FlexVuPlus™
panel 2 by horizontally expanding the
Graphs panel.

Applications
The final layout should appear as shown.
To summarize, in this view you can see the following:

In the Interface Readings view (FlexVu™ panel 1), interface error values and error states.
In the Interface Graphs view (FlexVu™ panel 3), the RF constellation and signal-to-noise trends.

Applications
Configuring an IP Video Interface Card

Using the example in the following figure, this section describes the procedure for selecting and setting up the IP Video
interface card.
In this example, instrument B is set up to monitor the IP flow before it is transmitted across the network. You must have the
IP Video Gigabit Ethernet Interface card present in the MTM400A instrument.
Procedures cited for the MTM400A designated as (B) include the following:
Setting up an IP Video interface card
Monitoring IP session bit rates
IP network configurations vary widely. When describing how to monitor such networks, assumptions have been made for the
set up information. You should consult your network administrator for the values that you should use.
The remainder of the settings that may be present in the Configure Interface dialog box (Session Settings Criteria) will be
automatically set up when the session is selected in the next steps.
Setting up an IP Video interface card

1. Check that the IP Video Interface card is
selected. This will be confirmed in the
RUI Status bar, for example, GigE. If an
interface card is not active, either ASI or
SMPTE will be shown in the Status bar.

Applications
2. On the toolbar, select Interface to open

the Configure Interface dialog box.
The ASI and SMPTE selections will

always be present in the interface dialog
box. The GbE interface selection will
appear only when one of the optional
interface cards is installed.
3. If the IP Video Interface card is not
active, select GigE from the Interfaces
drop-down menu in the Interfaces dialog
box.
4. Allow the display to stabilize; this can
take up to 30 seconds. An indication
that the display has stabilized is that the
correct interface name is displayed in the
RUI Status bar.

Applications
5. If you need to set up the interface

card, use the settings supplied by your
Network Planner.
Here is a brief summary of each of the
Interface Card Configuration settings:
Connection Type:
Select the line speed and type of the
physical connection from the drop-down
list.
MAC Address:
Enter the MAC address of the GbE card.
You can find this on the label affixed to
the cover of the instrument.
Network Interaction:
Select the way that the interface card
interacts with the connected network.
IPv4 Address:
Enter the IP address of the GbE card.
IPv6 Addressing:
If active IPv6 network interaction has
been selected, you must use this field to
select the means by which the IP address
of the instrument is to be discovered by
the network.
ASI Output:
Set the ASI output format.
(You can find detailed descriptions of
these setting in the MTM400A Technical
Reference.)
Select Apply after each setting is
entered. Finally select OK to accept all
of the settings and close the dialog box.
If you want to set up a preset
configuration, the process is as
described previously for the RF card.
(See page 52, Configuring an RF
Interface Card.)

Applications
6. Select the Analysis tab and then the

Interface tab.
7. In the Detail view, select the IP Tables
tab.
In this example, the Multicast Database
and IP Traffic views are displayed.
8. Ensure that at least one multicast

session is joined and that an IP traffic
flow is selected.
Join a multicast session by selecting the
Join button in the Multicast Database
view.
Select a traffic flow by double-clicking
in the first column in the IP Traffic view.
This view provides a summary of all of
the subscribed sessions.
Indications that you are locked onto a
stream include:
Status bar: The TS Availability and
the Sync LEDs are green or yellow.
Button bar: The Interface button is
green or yellow and displays the
words GigE: Locked.
Monitor Program Content
9. You have now set up and are receiving

a single stream or flow from a multicast
session.
You can start monitoring the program
content of that session using the Analysis
tab views or you can monitor the IP
content in detail using the Analysis
Interface tab view.

Applications
10. For example, to monitor measurements

of the incoming packets, select the
Graphs tab in the Interface detail view.
11. And from the Add Graph drop-down
menu, select Selected session bitrate.
Repeat and select Total session bitrate.
A feature of the RUI is “tear-off’ windows,

which let you display elements of the
RUI in separate windows. The tear-off
windows can be resized as required.
12. Select the tear-off icon of the Graphs
window.

Applications
13. The graphs window is displayed in a

separate window. Resize it to your own
requirements.
14. The bit rate graphs in this screenshot
give the measured values for the last
minute.
15. Use the Trend Timescale drop-down list
to select longer measurement periods.
You can see the instantaneous bit rates
and other measurements in the adjacent
Readings screen.
If these views prove useful, remember that you can set them up in the FlexVuPlus view. (See page 38, Setting up the
FlexVuPlus™ Display.)

Applications
RF Off-Air Performance Monitoring

Scenario
Heavy rain is forecast in your area. Previous experience suggests that this may cause problems with the RF performance.
The power drop can cause the modulation error ratio (MER) and error vector magnitude (EVM) to increase. The net result
can be an increase in bit error rate and the resultant continuity count errors in the transport stream.
With this in mind, you can set up FlexVuPlus™ to display views that will indicate any deterioration in the RF performance.
The following procedure shows you how to set up FlexVuPlus™ to monitor this scenario.
Procedure
1. Select the Analysis tab, and the
Interface tab.
2. In the Interface view, select the Readings

view and use the FlexVuPlus™ panel
select button to replicate the view in
panel 1.

Applications
3. In the Interface view, select the Graphs

view.
4. From the Add Graph drop-down list,

select the RF constellation (all data
carriers).
5. Repeat the action twice more,
selecting the Input Power Trend and
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Trend graphs.

Applications
6. Use the FlexVuPlus™ panel select

button to replicate the graphs view in
panel 2.
7. In the Interface view, select the IF

Error Collection view and use the

Applications
8. Select the FlexVuPlus™ tab to display

the assembled views.
9. You can expand panel 2 vertically by

selecting the panel expand button.

Applications
10. To see a possible deterioration in the

selected trend graphs, you can alter the
sampling period (X axis).
For this scenario, select a sampling
period of one day.
11. The trend graphs (Input Power Trend

and Signal-to-Noise Ratio Trend) now
show values for the last 24 hours; note
the change in the X-axis values.
12. To examine the graphs more closely,

click the tear-off icon.
You can resize the tear-off window to
make viewing the graphs easier.

Applications
13. For this example, add the following

graphs to the tear-off view: Modulation
Error Ratio Trend and Error Vector
Magnitude Trend.
14. Open the Analysis > Tests view and

examine the Event Log for the Priority 1
test 1.4 Continuity.
For the period that input power was
low, you might see a corresponding
increase in the continuity count caused
by out-of-order packets.

Product Options and Upgrades
Options
The following table lists the software and hardware options that you can order with the MTM400A monitor. Included are the
part numbers of any accessories shipped with the options.
Table 10: Options and optional accessories

Option Description
Software options
MTM400A 01 Recording Capability
02 Transport Stream Service Information Analysis (PSI/SI/PSIP/ISDB structure view
and repetition graphs)
03 Template Testing with Template Scheduling (for user-defined service plan testing)
04 PCR Analysis with Graphical Results views
05 Bit-rate testing including PID groups and PID variability
06 Service logging
07 Automatic channel changing for polling multiple streams
Hardware options
MTM400A QA QAM Annex A interface
QB2 QAM Annex B2 interface, level 1 and level 2
Cable assembly, RF, BNC to BNC, 75 ohm (Tektronix part number 174-5135-xx)
Cable assembly, RF, Coaxial, RFD, 1, 75 ohm, RG179, 8.0 L (Tektronix part number
174-5063-xx)
QC QAM Annex C interface
VS 8VSB interface
Adapter, RF, BNC Jack to F Plug (Tektronix part number 015-0688-xx)
174-5063-xx)
CF COFDM interface
Adapter, RF, BNC Jack to F Plug (Tektronix part number 015-0688-xx)
174-5063-xx)
EP 8PSK/QPSK interface
174-5063-xx)
GE GigE Ethernet interface with 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 electrical port

Option Description
MTM400A SX Optical gigabit Ethernet/fibre channel 850 nm SFP SFF, 1.25/1.0625 Gbaud, 3.3 V,
safety controlled; for GigE interface (Tektronix part number 131-7834-xx)
LX Optical gigabit Ethernet/fibre channel 1310 nm SFP SFF, 1.25/1.0625 Gbaud, 3.3 V,
ZX Optical gigabit Ethernet/fibre channel 1550 nm SFP SFF, 1.25/1.0625 Gbaud, 3.3 V,
Field Upgrade Kits

Field upgrade kits are hardware and software upgrades that you can install after you purchase the MTM400A monitor.
Table 11: Field upgrade kits

Option Description
Licensed software options
MTM4UP 01 Field upgrade to add Recording Capability
02 Field upgrade to add Transport Stream Service Information Analysis
(PSI/SI/PSIP/ISDB structure view and repetition graphs)
03 Field upgrade to add Template Testing With Template Scheduling (for user-defined
service plan testing)
04 Field upgrade to add PCR Analysis with Graphical Results views
05 Field upgrade to add Bit rate testing including PID groups and PID variability
06 Field upgrade to add Service Logging
07 Field upgrade to add automatic channel changing for polling multiple streams
Hardware options
MTM4UP QA Field upgrade to add QAM Annex A Interface
QB2 Field upgrade to add QAM Annex B (Level 1 and Level 2 interleave) Interface
QC Field upgrade to add QAM Annex C Interface
VS Field upgrade to add 8VSB Interface
CF Field upgrade to add COFDM Interface
EP Field upgrade to add 8PSK/QPSK Interface
GE Field upgrade to add Gigabit Ethernet components
SX Field upgrade to add 1000BASE-SX Short Wavelength Optical port with LC
connector (Multi Mode 850nm) to GigE interface
LX Field upgrade to add 1000BASE-LX Long Wavelength Optical port with LC connector
(Single Mode 1310 nm) to GigE interface
ZX Field upgrade to add 1000BASE-ZX Optical port with LC connector (Single Mode
1550 nm) to GigE interface
IFC One-time installation of all selected options and functional verification for one product

Upgrading the Firmware Version

NOTE. The following procedure is only for MTM400A monitors, or for MTM400 monitors that have been previously upgraded
to firmware version 3.1 or higher.
CAUTION. Do not use this procedure to upgrade from version 2.6.1; the process will fail and the software will revert to
version 2.6.1. To upgrade from version 2.6.1 or earlier, refer to the MTM4UP Instructions, Tektronix part number 075-0973-xx.
Updates to the MTM400A monitor firmware are released to the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/software) when
software problems are fixed or when new product features are introduced. Perform the following steps to upgrade the
firmware on your instrument from version 3.1 or higher to the latest version.
NOTE. It is recommended that you initiate the firmware upgrade process from the Connect to MTM Device dialog box that
appears before the MTM400 or MTM400A monitor RUI is launched. Only advanced users should use the Connect to MTM
Device dialog box accessed from the Connect button in the MTM400A monitor RUI toolbar.
1. Download the latest version of the

MTM400A monitor firmware from the
Tektronix Web site and save the file
to a PC that is connected to the same
network as the MTM400A monitor and
meets the RUI platform requirements.
(See Table 6 on page 19.)
The name of the firmware file should be
of the following form: MTM400 <version
number>.zip. This file contains a binary
upgrade file (*.hex) and documentation
files.
2. Unzip the upgrade file that you copied
to your PC. The name of the unzipped
upgrade file should be of the following
form: MTM400 <version number>.hex.
Take note of the location of the unzipped
files.
CAUTION. To prevent upgrade problems that might require the monitor to be returned to Tektronix service for reprogramming,
disconnect all transport stream inputs and outputs from the monitor before performing the firmware upgrade procedure.

3. Remove all transport stream inputs and

outputs from the MTM400A monitor.
4. On the PC, launch the Microsoft Internet
Explorer Web browser.
5. In the address bar of the Web
browser, enter the network name
or IP address of the MTM400A
monitor that you are upgrading,
for example: http://TSMonitor01 or
http://192.158.201.105.
6. Press Enter. A Java applet is
downloaded from the MTM400A
monitor and launched. The file size is
approximately 1.5 MB; the download
time will depend on the network speed
and traffic.
CAUTION. The Java applet will not run unless a temp directory is properly configured on the PC. A temp directory is set up
by default in the Windows XP operating system; previous operating systems may require operator action.
The Java applet will not run unless the Sun Java Virtual Machine is installed. Type java -version at the command prompt
to verify that it is installed and that the version is 1.6.0_07 or greater. If it is not installed, you can download the latest
version from the Sun Web site, www.java.com\getjava.
If you have to update the Java version on the PC, you will need to restart this procedure at step 4.

box, select the Administrator Login
Type from the drop-down list, and
then enter the password. The default
password is “tek" for Administrator.
NOTE. You must log in to the MTM400A monitor using the Administrator login type. The User login type does not have
sufficient permissions to upgrade the instrument firmware.

8. Click Connect to log in to the monitor

and display the RUI window.
9. Click Device in the button bar of the RUI
window to display the Device Information
view.
CAUTION. To prevent upgrade problems that might require the monitor to be returned to Tektronix service for
reprogramming, you must clear the Device Log immediately before uploading the firmware.
10. Clear the device log by clicking the X in

the Device Event Log window.
11. Select File > Exit to close the RUI and, if

necessary, close the associated Explorer
window.
12. Repeat steps 4 to 7 to reopen the
Connect to MTM Device dialog box and
enter the administrator’s password.
13. Click Upload Firmware to open the
Upload Device Firmware dialog box.

14. In the Upload Device Firmware dialog

box, enter the path and name of the
firmware file you saved in step 2 or use
the Browse button to locate and select
the firmware file. Click Start to initiate
the firmware installation.
15. When the firmware upload to the

instrument is complete, a Firmware
upload complete message is displayed in
the Upload Device Firmware dialog box.
16. As stated in the message, the uploaded

firmware will be checked, and if valid,
reprogramming of the instrument and
any installed interfaces will start.
CAUTION. Do not remove power from the instrument during the reprogramming process. If power is removed during
reprogramming, the instrument might be rendered unable to reboot, which will require that the instrument be returned to
Tektronix for repair.

17. Close the upload device firmware dialog

box and click Connect in the Connect to
MTM Device dialog box.
The Initializing dialog box is displayed
for the duration of the reprogramming
process.
The reprogramming process can take up
to twenty minutes.
When the reprogramming process is
complete, the user interface will be
displayed.
18. Verify that the Application Firmware

Version value matches the version of the
upgrade file you used in step 1.
NOTE. The Device Information view details the software and hardware build state of the MTM400A monitor. The values
shown in the above figure might differ from the values shown for your instrument.
The upgrade is complete.


Index
Index
A G N
Accessories GigE interface Network
ASI cable, 12 SFP module, 8 installation, 14
optional, 71 Grounding strap, 3 IP address, 15
SFP module, 8 installing, 5 latency, 19
standard, 1 MAC address, 15
Analysis view, 31 naming, 19
Interface view, 33 H resetting the IP address, 15
Packets view, 33 Hardware installation, 3 setup, 18
PIDs view, 32 Hardware option upgrades, 72 static ARP entry, 18
Programs view, 31 NVRAM
SI/PSI (Tables) view, 32
Tests view, 31
I clearing, 17
Applications Installation, 1
Configuring IP Video Interface firmware, 73 O
Card, 59 hardware, 3 Operating requirements, 2
monitoring RF off-air Japanese fonts, 20 Operation, 27
performance, 65 Interface view, 33 Option key, 15, 23
monitoring RF stream IP address, 15 Optional accessories, 71
quality, 55 resetting, 15 Options
ASI cable, 12 testing, 18 software and hardware, 71
C J P
Capturing a recording, 46 Japanese font extensions Packets view, 33
Central Office RBOC installing, 20 PIDs view, 32
grounding strap, 3, 5 Power
Clearing the NVRAM, 17 L on and off, 14
Power cords, 2
Color coding, 29
LEDs Procedures
Configuring an RF card, 52
front panel, 27 capturing a recording, 46
License configuring an RF card, 52
D software, 23 saving and using configuration
Documentation, xi files, 43
M setting up FlexVu, 38
starting the RUI, 35
E MAC address, 15
Programs view, 31
Electrical requirements, 2 Monitoring software
Equipment rack WebMSM, 34
rack mounting, 3 R
Rack mounting, 3
grounding strap, 5
F removal, 7
Field upgrade kits, 72 slide adjustments, 7
Firmware upgrade, 73 slide maintenance, 7
FlexVuPlus display Related documentation, xi
overview, 30 Remote user interface (RUI), 28
Front panel indicators, 27 RUI, 28
platform requirements, 19

Index
S Software option upgrades, 72 U

Safety Summary, iii Standard accessories, 1 Upgrade
Saving and using configuration Starting the RUI, 35 field kits, 72
files, 43 Static ARP entry, 18 firmware version, 73
Setting up the FlexVu display, 38
SFP module, 8
SI/PSI (Tables) view, 32
T V
Tests view, 31 Video thumbnails
Software
Thumbnails installing support software, 22
license, 23
installing support software, 22
thumbnail support, 22
Software license
reset, 15

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Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument (See page 27.)

Table 1: MTM400A standard accessories

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Table 2: Electrical operating requirements

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Central Office Installation

Rack Mounting the MTM400A Monitor

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Table 3: Rack adapter components

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Perform the following steps to install the grounding strap:

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Installing the SFP Module (GbE Interface Only)

1. Disconnect the power cord from the instrument.

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Connecting to the Instrument

Table 4: Standard external connectors

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Table 5: Optional interface card external connectors

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Perform the following procedure to install the ASI cable:

2. For GbE interface cards only, perform the following steps:

c. Connect an IP signal to the interface card as follows: