Manual
Table Of Contents
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 - GETTING STARTED
 - QUICK REFERENCE
- Menu Tree / Operation Shortcuts
- Convention
 - Acquire Key
 - Acquire Key - Segments
 - Autoset Key
 - CH1 ~ 4 Key
 - Cursor Key
 - Display Key
 - Help Key
 - Math Key
 - Measure Key
 - Hardcopy Key
 - Run/Stop Key
 - REF Key
 - Save/Recall Key
 - Test Key
 - Test Key – Go-NoGo
 - Trigger Type Menu
 - Trigger Edge Menu
 - Trigger Delay Menu
 - Trigger Pulse Width Menu
 - Trigger Video Menu
 - Trigger Pulse Runt Menu
 - Trigger Rise & Fall Menu
 - Trigger Timeout Menu
 - Utility Key
 - Utility Key – I/O
 - Utility Key – File Utilities
 - Utility Key – Wave Generator - Demo Outputs
 - Search - Edge
 - Search – Pulse Width
 - Search - Runt
 - Search – Rise/Fall Time
 - Zoom Key
 - Option Key
 
 - Default Settings
 - Built-in Help
 
 - Menu Tree / Operation Shortcuts
 - MEASUREMENT
 - CONFIGURATION
 - OPTIONAL SOFTWARE and APPS.
 - SAVE/RECALL
 - FILE UTILITIES
 - HARDCOPY KEY
 - REMOTE CONTROL CONFIG
 - MAINTENANCE
 - FAQ
- I connected the signal but it does not appear on the display.
 - I want to remove the (Measurement result / FFT result / Help contents) from the display.
 - The waveform does not update (frozen).
 - The probe waveform is distorted.
 - Autoset does not catch the signal well.
 - I can’t save files to the internal memory.
 - The display image printout is too dark on the background.
 - The date and time settings are not correct.
 - The accuracy does not match the specification.
 
 - APPENDIX
 - INDEX
 
    GDS-2000A Series User Manual 
10 
GETTING STARTED 
This chapter describes the GDS-2000A in a 
nutshell, including its main features and front / 
rear panel introduction. After going through the 
overview, follow the Set Up section to properly 
set up the oscilloscope for first time use. The Set 
Up section also includes a starter on how to use 
this manual effectively. 
GDS-2000A Series Overview ............................................ 11 
Series lineup .......................................................................... 11 
Main Features ....................................................................... 12 
Accessories ............................................................................ 13 
Package Contents ................................................................. 15 
Appearance ..................................................................... 16 
GDS-2074A/2104A/2204A/2304A Front Panel ........... 16 
GDS-2072A/2102A/2202A/2302A Front Panel ........... 17 
Rear Panel ............................................................................. 24 
Display ................................................................................... 26 
Set Up ............................................................................. 29 
Tilt Stand ............................................................................... 29 
Module Installation .............................................................. 30 
Software Installation ............................................................ 31 
Power Up .............................................................................. 32 
First Time Use ...................................................................... 33 
How to Use This Manual .................................................... 35 










