Connect an external monitor or projector
Use the video outputs to send the instrument display to a projector or to a flat-panel LCD monitor.
Procedure
1. Power on the oscilloscope.
2. Connect the appropriate video cable to the projector or monitor. Connect the other end to the HDMI connector on the oscilloscope.
3. Power on the projector or monitor.
4. Follow the projector or monitor instructions to set up and adjust the image.
ESD prevention guidelines
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage oscilloscope and some probe inputs. This topic discusses how to avoid this type of damage.
ESD is a concern when handling any electronic equipment. The instrument is designed with robust ESD protection, however it is still
possible that large discharges of static electricity directly into the signal input may damage the instrument. Use the following techniques to
prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging the instrument.
• Discharge the static voltage from your body by wearing a grounded antistatic wrist strap while connecting and disconnecting cables,
probes, and adapters. The instrument provides a ground connection for attaching a wrist strap (above the Probe Comp ground
connector).
• A cable that is left unconnected on a bench can develop a large static charge. Discharge the static voltage from all cables before
connecting them to the instrument or device under test by momentarily grounding the center conductor of the cable, or by connecting a
50 Ω termination to one end, before attaching the cable to the instrument.
• Before you apply power, connect the instrument to an electrically-neutral reference point, such as earth ground. To do this, plug the
three-pronged power cord into an outlet grounded to earth ground. Grounding the oscilloscope is necessary to ensure safety and to
take accurate measurements.
• If you are working with static sensitive components, ground yourself. Static electricity that builds up on your body can damage
static-sensitive components. Wear a wrist strap to safely send static charges on your body to earth ground.
• The oscilloscope must share the same ground as any circuits that you plan to test.
Configure the instrument
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