User Manual
RIGOL  Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation 
User’s Guide for DSA800 Series 
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Trig Type 
The trigger type can be Free Run, Video or External. The corresponding icon of the 
trigger type will be displayed in the status bar at the left of the screen.  
1.  Free Run  
The trigger conditions are satisfied at any time and the analyzer generates 
trigger signals continuously. 
2.  Video 
A trigger signal will be generated when the system detects a video signal of 
which the voltage exceeds the specified video trigger level.  
Note: This function is invalid in non-zero span mode or RMS Avg detection or 
Voltage Avg detection in zero span mode.  
3.  External  
In this mode, an external signal (TTL signal) is input from the [TRIGGER IN] 
connector at the rear panel and trigger signals are generated when this signal 
fulfills the specified trigger edge condition. 
Trig Setup 
1.  Trigger Level   
Set the trigger level in video trigger. At this point, the trigger level line (TL) 
and value are displayed on the screen. You can use the numeric keys, knob or 
direction keys to modify this parameter. Please refer to “Parameter 
Setting” for more details.  










