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MPEGscope Startup Guide
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Right Contents Introduction............................................................................................................................................... 1-1 top margin for modules For More Information .............................................................................................................................. 1-3 How To Contact Us ................................................................................................................................. 1-
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1 • For More Information 1-3 • How To Contact Us 1-4 Introduction
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Introduction Welcome to MPEGscope, your new digital video test solution from Hewlett-Packard. Combining real–time functionality with offline analysis of MPEG, DVB, ATSC, ISDB, and private streams, MPEGscope can speed the process of verifying and debugging digital video encoders, multiplexers, and decoders. With MPEGscope, real–time analyzing begins automatically as soon as you receive transport stream data. You can record, capture, store, play, trigger on specific errors, and analyze data
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Introduction For More Information For More Information If you are using MPEGscope for the first time or performing a new task, MPEGscope’s online help can guide you quickly to information you may need. You can access help in the following ways. • Select Help Topics from the Help menu to access the MPEGscope help environment. You can then use Contents, Index, or Find to locate information about a specific topic. You can also enter the help environment from any dialog containing a Help button
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Introduction How To Contact Us How To Contact Us If you need technical support, contact the support center in your region. Location Telephone Email North America 9780 South Meridian Blvd 1-800-698-0061 Americas_Support@agilent.com Englewood, Colorado USA 80112 Europe PO Box 999 Mail Stop 70 +31 20 547 9900 ots-europe@agilent.com 1180 AZ Amstelveen You may also call these The Netherlands local numbers: France +33-1-69294114 customer-care_tfo@agilent.com UK +44-1344-366 666 test-measurement_uksup
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2 • Starting an MPEGscope Test Session 2-2 • Connecting to Interfaces 2-4 • Connecting an External Clock Source 2-11 • Connecting an External Trigger Cable 2-12 • Troubleshooting 2-13 Getting Started
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Getting Started Starting an MPEGscope Test Session This section leads you quickly through the necessary steps to begin testing with MPEGscope. You can find more detailed information in the guides specified below. Computer user’s guide (for Set up MPEGscope 1 instructions on setting up and connect the and using the computer in keyboard, mouse, and which your MPEGscope is monitor. installed) Power on 2 Microsoft NT® user’s guide MPEGscope. The (for instructions on setting test softwa
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Getting Started Starting an MPEGscope Test Session “Connecting to Interfaces”, Connect MPEGscope 3 page 2–4. to the system under test. CAUTION If you experience a problem during setup, refer to “Troubleshooting”, page 2–13, for instructions. Do not remove the cover or handle any MPEGscope hardware unless advised to do so by your HP customer support representative. Please disregard any instructions in your PC user’s guide directing you to check or install components inside your PC. Inter
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Getting Started Connecting to Interfaces Connecting to Interfaces MPEGscope comes equipped with a DVB-SPI (Synchronous Parallel Interface) on the main MPEGscope board, and may also have another interface installed if you have purchased an optional interface. The following sections explain how to connect your system under test to the MPEGscope interfaces. The MPEGscope interface cards are positioned differently depending on the model of computer. The illustration below shows the slot position
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Getting Started Connecting to Interfaces . CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) All connectors on MPEGscope and the IEEE 1394 interface are susceptible to electrostatic discharge. Take the necessary anti-static precautions to minimize electrostatic damage. WARNING: Shock Hazards Be aware of shock hazards when connecting equipment. Use the supplied power adapter which can handle the required loads and protect you from electrical shock. Do not defeat the purpose of MPEGscope’s power cor
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EXT CLK IN Getting Started Connecting to Interfaces To Connect to the DVB-SPI Interface The DVB-SPI (Synchronous Parallel Interface) includes two adapter cables that ™ adapt the SPI interface’s AMPLIMITE 26-pin connectors to DVB-standard DB-25 connectors. SPI Interface DVB–SPI Tx DVB–SPI Rx Connect the output line to Connect the input line to 2 1 the DVB PI OUT port using the DVB PI IN port using the other adapter cable. one of the adapter cables. 2-6
