
This instrument features the signal generator capability and BER measurement capability in a single package. The BER function is used to measure the front-end section, the MPEG-2 TS function is used to visually check entire system. In addition to the digital terrestrial TV broadcasting, this instrument can also be used for the connected segment transmission of 1, 3, and 8 segments in digital terrestrial audio broadcasting.
The transmission parameter can be arbitrary set via the front panel controls. The QVGA LCD graphically displays the setting conditions.
The MPEG-2 TS applied from the DVB-ASI or DVB-SPI connector can be encoded/modulated in realtime. In addition to the MPEG-2 TS, broadcasting TS prescribed in the ARIB standards can also be used.
Up to 100 preset conditions can be stored in the memory. Since the stored contents can be categorized into 10 groups, the preset mode is convenient for inspection applications.
The TS can be played back from the HDD drive connected via the USB, or internal HDD drive.
The fading noise can be added to a mobile and portable receiver to check a ghost and multipath.
Consequently, the modulated signal covering VHF and UHF channels can be output. Since a pseudo random signal source (PN) and BER counter are provided, the BER measurement of a TV set and tuner can be performed with this model only. In addition to the internal TS signal, the MPEG-2 TS can be externally applied. Therefore, the receiver can be checked visually and acoustically by using the existing TS. With such versatile capabilities, overall functions of the reception system can be tested.