Using PXI-5431and PXI-1411 to test MPEG-2 encoder/decoder

I am looking into a way to test an MPEG-2 encoder/decoder.  I have found the PXI-5431, that can generate a NTSC signal which is what I need and the PXI-1411.  So, I guess my question is: would this be a good set up to use the 5431 to generate a signal and the 1411 to acquire the signal and do some comparisons to the two.  Has anyone done this type of testing?  What type of comparisons could be done to the two video signals to verify signal quality(I know very little about video signals)? Or maybe acquire using the PXI-5122?
Thanks,
Brian

Hi BrianPack,
I have some questions.  Please be much more detailed and specific in your next response.  Try not to use pronouns.  Instead, every time you want to use the word "it" or "card", instead use the proper names, such as the "PXI-5122".
What card are you referring to in your first sentence?
When you say (it) "can be configured to decode and encoded MPEG video", do you mean to say you are attempting to encode analog video?
With all the MPEG encoding and decoding, which cards are you referring to?  Your two cards, or two NI modules?
When you generate into the encoder, are you wanting to generate from the NI 5431?  If this is true, what video standard are you wanting to use?
The Frequency Response, Video Resolution, SNR, and composite signal amplitude measurements should be available with the NI 5122 and MicroLEX VideoMaster.  I'm not sure about the NI 1411 because I only support NI's Modular Instruments, but here are the specification sheets for VideoMaster:
http://www.microlex.dk/products/video/videomaster-component.pdf 
If you want more information on the NI 1411, it would be best to post a message on the IMAQ/Vision forum.  For now, please respond with more specific information and I'll be happy to assist you!
Chad Erickson
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