Instructions

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CONTENTS
1 Product Introduction .....................................................................................................6
1.1 Items Supplied ..........................................................................................................6
1.2 Using this Manual - Cross References .....................................................................6
1.3 Product Description and Capabilities ........................................................................6
1.4 Initial Use - Charging the Battery | Switching On ......................................................7
1.4.1 Setting the Date and Time ......................................................................................7
2 Basics of Operation ......................................................................................................8
2.1 External Connections ...............................................................................................8
2.1.1 DC Power Input ......................................................................................................8
2.1.2 RF Signal Input .......................................................................................................8
2.1.3 Demodulated Audio Output .....................................................................................8
2.1.4 USB Host Connector (for USB Flash Memory) .......................................................9
2.1.5 USB Device Connector (for connection to a PC) .....................................................9
2.1.6 Trigger Input/Output ................................................................................................9
2.2 Bench-top and Portable Use.....................................................................................9
2.2.1 Tilt Stand.................................................................................................................9
2.2.2 Screen Protector and Sun Shield ............................................................................9
2.3 Batteries and AC Line Power.................................................................................. 10
2.3.1 Battery Operation ..................................................................................................10
2.3.2 AC Line Operation ................................................................................................10
2.3.3 Power Saving for Battery Operation ......................................................................10
2.4 Display and Controls Layout ................................................................................... 11
2.5 Touch Screen Operation ........................................................................................ 12
2.5.1 Finger Tip Operation .............................................................................................12
2.5.2 Stylus Operation ...................................................................................................12
2.5.3 Operation using only the Hard Keys .....................................................................12
2.5.4 Navigator Keys - Mode Selection ..........................................................................12
2.6 Instrument Status Information................................................................................. 12
2.7 On-screen Help ...................................................................................................... 12
3 Quick Start Guide ........................................................................................................ 13
4 Operation using the Menu System ............................................................................ 14
4.1 Setting the Frequency Range of the Sweep ........................................................... 14
4.1.1 Centre ...................................................................................................................15
4.1.2 Span .....................................................................................................................15
4.1.3 Start/Stop ..............................................................................................................16
4.1.4 Step Size ..............................................................................................................16
4.1.5 Frequency Presets ................................................................................................17
4.1.6 Sweep Time ..........................................................................................................17
4.2 Zero Span Mode (Demodulation Mode) ................................................................. 17
4.2.1 Audio Demodulation Sub Menu ............................................................................17
4.2.2 Waveform Demodulation Sub Menu (when fitted) .................................................18
4.3 Setting the Sweep Mode, Bandwidth (RBW / VBW) & Detector ............................. 19
4.3.1 RBW / VBW ..........................................................................................................19
4.3.2 Sweep Time (and the Sweep Progress Indicator Line) .........................................19
4.3.3 Sweep Control ......................................................................................................20
4.3.4 Scan Mode (when fitted) .......................................................................................20
4.3.4.1 Manually Controlling the Sweep .....................................................................20
4.3.4.2 Triggered Sweep (when fitted) .......................................................................21
4.3.5 Sweep Mode .........................................................................................................21