Instructions

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CONTENTS
1 Product Introduction .................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Items Supplied ......................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Using this Manual - Cross References .................................................................... 5
1.3 Product Description and Capabilities ....................................................................... 5
1.4 Initial Use - Charging the Battery | Switching On ..................................................... 6
1.4.1 Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................... 6
2 Basics of Operation ..................................................................................................... 7
2.1 External Connections ............................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 DC Power Input ...................................................................................................... 7
2.1.2 RF Signal Input ...................................................................................................... 7
2.1.3 Demodulated Audio Output .................................................................................... 7
2.1.4 USB Host Connector (for USB Flash Memory) ....................................................... 8
2.1.5 USB Device Connector (for connection to a PC) .................................................... 8
2.1.6 Trigger Input/Output ............................................................................................... 8
2.2 Bench-top and Portable Use .................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Tilt Stand ................................................................................................................ 8
2.2.2 Screen Protector and Sun Shield ........................................................................... 8
2.3 Batteries and AC Line Power ................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 Battery Operation ................................................................................................... 9
2.3.2 AC Line Operation .................................................................................................. 9
2.3.3 Power Saving for Battery Operation ....................................................................... 9
2.4 Display and Controls Layout .................................................................................. 10
2.5 Touch Screen Operation ........................................................................................ 11
2.5.1 Finger Tip Operation ............................................................................................ 11
2.5.2 Stylus Operation ................................................................................................... 11
2.5.3 Operation using only the Hard Keys ..................................................................... 11
2.5.4 Navigator Keys - Mode Selection ......................................................................... 11
2.6 Instrument Status Information ................................................................................ 11
2.7 On-screen Help ...................................................................................................... 11
3 Quick Start Guide ....................................................................................................... 12
4 Operation using the Menu System ........................................................................... 13
4.1 Setting the Frequency Range of the Sweep .......................................................... 13
4.1.1 Centre .................................................................................................................. 14
4.1.2 Span ..................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.3 Start/Stop ............................................................................................................. 15
4.1.4 Step Size .............................................................................................................. 15
4.1.5 Frequency Presets ............................................................................................... 16
4.2 Sweep Time ........................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Zero Span Mode (Demodulation Mode) ................................................................. 16
4.4 Setting the Sweep Mode and Sweep Bandwidth (RBW) ....................................... 17
4.4.1 RBW ..................................................................................................................... 17
4.4.2 Video Filter ........................................................................................................... 17
4.4.3 Sweep .................................................................................................................. 17
4.4.3.1 Sweep Rate and the Sweep Progress Indicator Line ..................................... 18
4.4.3.2 Manually Controlling the Sweep .................................................................... 18
4.4.3.3 Triggered Sweep (when fitted) ....................................................................... 18
4.5 Setting the Level Attenuator, Amplitude Scale, and Limits .................................... 19
4.5.1 Measurement Units and Graticule ........................................................................ 19
4.5.2 Reference Level ................................................................................................... 19