User's Manual

Chapter 12 IP Video Testing
VideoCheck test
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Monitor mode
In the monitor mode, up to 3 simultaneous streams can be analyzed at one time, with statistics avail-
able for up to 10 previous streams.
If monitoring on an Ethernet interface, you may need an Ethernet hub (such as a NETGEAR®
EN 104) between the CO and the set-top-box, as shown in Figure 18 below.
To run IP video tests in Monitor mode
1 Verify that the network connection is established.
2 From the main Video menu, select a result menu.
– To view results for a specific stream, select Stream 3 Results (or the desired stream
number).
– To view total results for all streams, select Video Results.
3 Use the left or right arrow key to scroll through the screens.
4 To save a test report, press the utility (i) key and then select Save Report, and then specify
the report settings such as report name, report format, technician ID, location, and other
settings as needed.
5 To clear (or reset) the results, use the * key.
This will either Clear Stream if you are on a Stream Results menu or Clear Stats if you are on
the Total Video Results menu.
See “Video results” on page 134 to learn what your results mean.
VideoCheck test
The VideoCheck test is an automated test used to verify the channels are provisioned as the
subscriber requested. See “Running the VideoCheck test” on page 34.
Figure 18 IP video monitoring with a hub
STB
CO
Ethernet Hub
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