EXFO EXpert IPTV Test Tools (FTB-1 / 2 Pro) - Manual (Page 23)

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7.3 Set Top Box Emulation Test
The Set Top Box Emulation Test allows IGMP or RTSP join& leave requests to one or multiple
IPTV streams.
Once the stream(s) become detected and synchronized to the test metrics start and live video
preview is available on non-encrypted streams.
Number of channels that can be tested simultaneously is limited to 10. Exceeding this number
will generate an ERROR message.
Live Preview is limited to one stream.
To start the Set Top Box Emulation Test:
· Assuming that Setup has been already configured or default is uses start test press
.
· From the STB channels pulldown menu select Multicast , VoD or Run auto test:
For Multicast streams:
· Choose the channel to be tested from the
Channel List in the STB
· Click button of the chosen channel in the Set Top Box. This will initiate
IGMP request for this multicast channel. Once the stream is detected it will show up in
the Test Log box as active.
· Repeat this process for all channels to be tested.