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Model Three - Operation Manual
5.
Basic Operation
Chapter 5
Once you have set up the Model Three’s parameters, you are ready to
operate the device.
There are a number of tests you can perform with the Model Three:
•
Single channel level tests
•
Frequency mode
•
Channel scans
•
Limit tests
•
Frequency scanning (spectrum)
•
Hum measurement
•
QAM measurement
•
Tilt and favorite channel levels
Fast Setup
The Model Three features a Fast Setup function for each measurement
mode. The specific setup menu for each mode can be accessed directly
by pressing the
SET
SET
7 STU
key once while in the Measurement mode. This
makes it unnecessary to go back to the main
SETUP
menu and look for
nested sub-menus. This allows the operator to quickly make changes in
the settings and return to Measurement mode with no wasted time.
The Model Three displays readings down to -
50 dBmV (+10 dB
μμμμμ
V). All signal levels that are
below -40 dBmV (+20 dB
μμμμμ
V) are displayed
with lighter shade digits in all measurement
modes to indicate they are low signal levels.
Pressing the
SET
SET
7 STU
key twice always displays
the main SETUP menu.
