1. 1. Module 1: Introduction
   1. 1.1 Navigation Overview
   2. 1.2 DSAM Tutorial Overview
   3. 1.3 The Acterna Digital Services Activation Meter (DSAM)
   4. 1.4 The Acterna DSAM Family of Test Instruments
   5. 1.5 Overview of the DSAM Tutorial
   6. 1.6 The DSAM Tutorial Modules
   7. 1.7 The DSAM Tutorial Modules (Continued)
   8. 1.8 The DSAM Tutorial Modules (Continued)
   9. 1.9 Basic Terminology and Concepts
   10. 1.10 Module Wrap-Up
2. 2. Module 2: DSAM Overview
   1. 2.1 DSAM Overview
   2. 2.2 DSAM Feature Description
   3. 2.3 DSAM Measurement Features
   4. 2.4 DSAM Upgrades
   5. 2.5 DSAM Power and Connectivity
   6. 2.6 Powering the DSAM
   7. 2.7 Charging the DSAM Battery
   8. 2.8 DSAM LED Indicators
   9. 2.9 Interpreting the Charge LED
   10. 2.10 Module Wrap-Up
3. 3. Module 3: Working With the DSAM
   1. 3.1 Working With the DSAM
   2. 3.2 Identifying the Parts of the DSAM Keypad
   3. 3.3 Using the DSAM Keypad
   4. 3.4 Powering On, Accessing Modes and Making Menu Selections
   5. 3.5 Entering Alphanumeric Information
   6. 3.6 Entering Alphanumeric Information (Continued)
   7. 3.7 Editing Alphanumeric Information
   8. 3.8 Using Softkeys
   9. 3.9 Using the Shift Key / Function Key Combinations
   10. 3.10 Using the Shift Key / Function Key Combinations (Continued)
   11. 3.11 Viewing the DSAM Information Screens: General Info
   12. 3.12 Viewing the DSAM Information Screens: Status
   13. 3.13 Viewing the DSAM Information Screens: Details
   14. 3.14 Viewing the DSAM Information Screens: Details (Continued)
   15. 3.15 Viewing the DSAM Information Screens: Options
   16. 3.16 Module Wrap-Up
4. 4. Module 4: Configuring the Meter
   1. 4.1 Configuring the Meter
   2. 4.2 Configuring the DSAM
   3. 4.3 Accessing the Configuration Menus
   4. 4.4 Describing the General Configuration Options
   5. 4.5 Describing the General Configuration Options (Continued)
   6. 4.6 Describing the General Configuration Options (Continued)
   7. 4.7 Describing the General Configuration Options (Continued)
   8. 4.8 Modifying Configuration Information
   9. 4.9 Editing the Limit Set Configuration
   10. 4.10 Accessing the Limit Set Configuration
   11. 4.11 Editing the Limit Set Configuration
   12. 4.12 Using the Edit Limit Sets Softkeys To Complete Your Modifications
   13. 4.13 Configuring DOCSIS Throughput
   14. 4.14 Setting Additional Configuration Options
   15. 4.15 Configuring a Channel Plan
   16. 4.16 Building and Editing a Channel Plan
   17. 4.17 Accessing the Channel Plan Menu
   18. 4.18 Accessing the Build a New Channel Plan Screen
   19. 4.19 Building a New Channel Plan: Enter the Channel Plan Name
   20. 4.20 Building a New Channel Plan: Select a Channel Plan Template
   21. 4.21 Building a New Channel Plan: Enter the Stop Frequency and Begin Scanning
   22. 4.22 Editing the Channel Plan You Created
   23. 4.23 Editing the Channel Plan You Created: Identifying Scrambled Channels
   24. 4.24 Editing the Channel Plan You Created: Finding a Channel
   25. 4.25 Editing the Channel Plan You Created: Changing an Analog Channel to Digital
   26. 4.26 Describing Digital Channels
   27. 4.27 Editing the Channel Plan You Created: Changing an Analog Channel to Digital-Final Step
   28. 4.28 Editing the Channel Plan You Created: Changing a Channel to DOCSIS
   29. 4.29 Editing Channel Plans
   30. 4.30 Editing the Channel Plan You Created: Wrap Up
   31. 4.31 Configuring Autotest Channels
   32. 4.32 Configuring Browser Settings
   33. 4.33 Module Wrap-Up
5. 5. Module 5: Taking Basic Measurements
   1. 5.1 Taking Basic Measurements
   2. 5.2 Taking Measurements with the DSAM
   3. 5.3 Preparing to Perform Measurement
   4. 5.4 Running Autotests
   5. 5.5 Running a Cable Modem Autotest
   6. 5.6 Running a Cable Modem Autotest (Continued)
   7. 5.7 Running a Cable Modem Autotest (Continued)
   8. 5.8 Running a Cable Modem Autotest (Continued)
   9. 5.9 Taking Basic Measurements
   10. 5.10 Accessing the Measure Mode and Checking Signal Levels
   11. 5.11 Reviewing the Level Measurement Display
   12. 5.12 Reviewing the Level Measurement Display (Continued)
   13. 5.13 Understanding the DSAM's Miniscan Measurement
   14. 5.14 Running a Miniscan Measurement
   15. 5.15 Running a Miniscan Measurement (Continued)
   16. 5.16 Changing and Selecting Miniscan Channels
   17. 5.17 Using the Miniscan View Menu
   18. 5.18 Viewing Additional Details
   19. 5.19 Viewing a Full Scan
   20. 5.20 Describing the Full Scan
   21. 5.21 Viewing Additional Details
   22. 5.22 Measuring Tilt
   23. 5.23 Module Wrap-Up
6. 6. Module 6: Taking DOCSIS Measurements
   1. 6.1 Taking DOCSIS Measurements
   2. 6.2 Taking DOCSIS Measurements with the DSAM
   3. 6.3 Preparing to Perform DOCSIS Measurements
   4. 6.4 Taking DOCSIS Measurements: Ranging and Registering
   5. 6.5 Accessing the DOCSIS Service Test
   6. 6.6 Setting Up the DOCSIS Service Test
   7. 6.7 Describing the DOCSIS Ranging Test Results
   8. 6.8 Troubleshooting DOCSIS Problems
   9. 6.9 Checking the DOCSIS Registration
   10. 6.10 Running the DOCSIS Service Test
   11. 6.11 Running the DOCSIS Service Test (Continued)
   12. 6.12 Running the DOCSIS Service Test (Continued)
   13. 6.13 Running the DOCSIS Service Test (Continued)
   14. 6.14 Running the DOCSIS Service Test (Continued)
   15. 6.15 Checking the DOCSIS Registration
   16. 6.16 Running Additional DOCSIS Tests
   17. 6.17 Taking Additional DOCSIS Measurements
   18. 6.18 Describing the Throughput Test
   19. 6.19 Running a Throughput Test
   20. 6.20 Running a Throughput Test (Continued)
   21. 6.21 Running a Packet Loss Test
   22. 6.22 Running a Packet Loss Test (Continued)
   23. 6.23 Running a Ping Test
   24. 6.24 Running a Ping Test (Continued)
   25. 6.25 Discussing Ping Test Parameters
   26. 6.26 Displaying the Ping Test Results
   27. 6.27 Troubleshooting Installations
   28. 6.28 Module Wrap-Up
7. 7. Module 7: Taking Advanced Measurements
   1. 7.1 Taking Advanced Measurements
   2. 7.2 Taking Advanced Measurements with the DSAM
   3. 7.3 Using the Constellation Display
   4. 7.4 Accessing the Constellation Display
   5. 7.5 Describing the Constellation Display
   6. 7.6 Modifying the Constellation Sample Rate
   7. 7.7 Performing Additional Advanced Tests
   8. 7.8 Performing Spectrum Scans
   9. 7.9 Performing an Upstream Spectrum Scan
   10. 7.10 Adjusting the Display Reference
   11. 7.11 Adjusting the Display Reference (Continued)
   12. 7.12 Performing a Downstream Spectrum Scan
   13. 7.13 Describing the Downstream Spectrum Display
   14. 7.14 Changing the Downstream Spectrum Center Frequency
   15. 7.15 Testing the Downstream Spectrum: Tips
   16. 7.16 Module Wrap-Up
8. 8. Module 8: Using the Access Screens
   1. 8.1 Using the Access Screens
   2. 8.2 Describing the Acterna DSAM Access Mode
   3. 8.3 Running the Web Access Test
   4. 8.4 Running the Web Access Test (Continued)
   5. 8.5 Running the Browser Test
   6. 8.6 Accessing the Browser Test
   7. 8.7 Describing RSAM Remote Service Analyzers
   8. 8.8 Running the RSAM Access Application
   9. 8.9 Describing Other Browser Tests
   10. 8.10 Working with Files and Folders
   11. 8.11 Accessing Work Folders
   12. 8.12 Working With Files
   13. 8.13 Working With Files (Continued)
   14. 8.14 Synchronizing to FDM
   15. 8.15 Syncing to FDM
   16. 8.16 Module Wrap-Up
9. 9. Reference Material
   1. 9.1 Cloning a DSAM
   2. 9.2 DSAM Safety Instructions
   3. 9.3 Getting Technical Assistance
   4. 9.4 Replacing the Protective Lens
   5. 9.5 Warranty Information
   6. 9.6 Equipment Return Instructions
   7. 9.7 DSAM Specifications
10. 9.8 Version 2.4
    1. 9.9 Version 2.4 and Other Options
11. 10. Cloning
    1. 10.1 Cloning Introduction
    2. 10.2 Connecting the Meters
    3. 10.3 Configuring Meter #1
    4. 10.4 Configuring Meter #2
    5. 10.5 Wrap_up
12. 11. FDR
    1. 11.1 FDR Introduction
    2. 11.2 FDR Configuration
    3. 11.3 FDR Configuration Details
    4. 11.4 FDR Functional Test
    5. 11.5 FDR Results
    6. 11.6 Wrap-up
13. 12. FieldVeiw
    1. 12.1 FieldVeiw Introduction
    2. 12.2 FieldVeiw Telemetry
    3. 12.3 FieldVeiw Measurement
    4. 12.4 FieldVeiw Measurement Node List
    5. 12.5 FieldVeiw RSG Setup
    6. 12.6 FieldVeiw RSG Turn on
    7. 12.7 FieldVeiw Active Node List
    8. 12.8 FieldVeiw Viewing Options
    9. 12.9 Wrap-up
14. 13. Ingress Resistance Into
    1. 13.1 Ingress Resistance
    2. 13.2 Ingress Resistance File Soft Key
    3. 13.3 Ingress Resistance View Soft Key
    4. 13.4 Ingress Resistance Trouble Shooting
    5. 13.5 Wrap-up
15. 14. Return QAM Generator
    1. 14.1 Return QAM Generator Introduction
    2. 14.2 Return QAM Generator Configuration
    3. 14.3 Return QAM Generator Turn On
    4. 14.4 Wrap_up
16. 15.0 DOCSIS VoIPCheck
    1. 15.1 DOCSIS VoIPCheck
    2. 15.2 VoIPCheck Configuration
    3. 15.3 Running a VoIPCheck Test
    4. 15.4 VoIPCheck Test Results
    5. 15.5 VoIPCheck Segmentation Test
    6. 15.6 VoIPCheck Segmentation Results
    7. 15.7 VoIPCheck Segmentation Results
    8. 15.8 Wrap-up
17. 16. PacketCable VOIP
    1. 16.1 PacketCable VOIP Introduction
    2. 16.2 PacketCable VOIP
    3. 16.3 PacketCable VOIP Call
    4. 16.4 PacketCable VOIP Statistics
    5. 16.5 PacketCable VOIP Quality
    6. 16.6 VOIP Information
    7. 16.7 Wrap-up
18. 9.8 Version 3.2
    1. 17.0 Version 3.2 and Sweep
19. 18.0 Hum and Carrier to Noise
    1. 18.1 Hum and Carrier to Noise Measurements
    2. 18.2 Performing a Hum Measurement
    3. 18.3 Analyzing a Hum Measurement
    4. 18.4 Carrier to Noise Defined
    5. 18.5 Carrier to Noise Setup
    6. 18.6 Module Wrap-up
20. 19.0 QAM Measurements II
    1. 19.1 QAM Measurements II
    2. 19.2 QAM Errors
    3. 19.3 QAM Errored Seconds
    4. 19.4 QAM Ingress
    5. 19.5 QAM DQI Defined
    6. 19.6 Measuring DQI
    7. 19.7 Module Wrap-up
21. 20.0 DSAM Sweepless Sweep
    1. 20.1 Sweepless Sweep Defined
    2. 20.2 What is a Reference?
    3. 20.3 Sweeping a Splitter
    4. 20.4 Module Wrap-up
22. 21.0 DSAM Forward Sweep
    1. 21.1 JDSU Forward Sweep System
    2. 21.2 Sweep Configuration Telemetry Setting DSAM
    3. 21.3 Test Point Compensation
    4. 21.4 db per Div
    5. 21.5 Markers and Max-Min
    6. 21.6 Forward Sweeping the Cascade
    7. 21.7 Sweep Information
    8. 21.8 Module Wrap-up
23. 22.1 JDSU Reverse Sweep System
    1. 22.2 Optimizing the Fiber Node
    2. 22.3 Reverse Telemetry Setting DSAM
    3. 22.4 Test Point Compensation
    4. 22.5 Sweeping the Cascade
    5. 22.6 Module Wrap-up
24. 23 DOCSIS 3.0 and Other Measurements
    1. 23.1 DOCSIS 3.0 and Other Measurements
25. 24 In-Band Carrier to Noise
    1. 24.1 Carrier Noise Overview
    2. 24.2 Out of band Carrier to Noise Measurement
    3. 24.3 In-Band Carrier to Noise Measurement
    4. 24.4 Hardware and Firmware Requirements
    5. 24.5 Settings for Carrier to Noise Measurements
    6. 24.6 Carrier to Noise Measurements Results
    7. 24.7 Module Wrap-up
26. 25.0 Reverse Alignment
    1. 25.1 Reverse Alignment Overview
    2. 25.2 Performing a reverse Alignment Measurement
    3. 25.3 Changing the Active Marker
    4. 25.4 Module Wrap-up
27. 26.0 Return Loopback
    1. 26.1 Return Loopback Overview
    2. 26.2 Calibrating Return Loopback
    3. 26.3 Return Loopback Operation
    4. 26.4 Module Wrap-up
28. 27. SmatScan
    1. 27.1 SmartScan Overview
    2. 27.2 Performing a SmartScan
    3. 27.3 SmartScan Auto Correct
    4. 27.4 Adjusting SmartScan Parameters
    5. 27.5 Wrap-up
29. 28.0 Spectrum Improvements
    1. 28.1 Spectrum Improvements Overview
    2. 28.2 The Spectrum Pre amp
    3. 28.3 New dB per Division Setting
    4. 28.4 Module Wrap-up
30. 29.0 DSAM DOCSIS 3.0 Meter
    1. 29.1 DOCSIS Overview
    2. 29.2 What is Load Balancing
    3. 29.3 What is channel bonding?
    4. 29.4 DOCSIS Primary Channel
    5. 29.5 Hardware Requirements
    6. 29.6 Setting the DOCSIS Primary Channel
    7. 29.6 DOCSIS 3.0 Screens
    8. 29.7 Module Wrap-up