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CONTENTS
1 Product Introduction .....................................................................................................4
1.1 Items Supplied ..........................................................................................................4
1.2 Using this Manual - Cross References .....................................................................4
1.3 Product Description and Capabilities ........................................................................5
1.4 Initial Use - Charging the Battery | Switching On ......................................................5
2 Safety Information .........................................................................................................6
3 Basics of Operation ......................................................................................................7
3.1 External Connections ...............................................................................................7
3.1.1 DC Power Input ......................................................................................................7
3.1.2 RF Signal Input .......................................................................................................7
3.1.3 Demodulated Audio Output .....................................................................................7
3.1.4 USB Host Connector (for USB Flash Memory) .......................................................8
3.1.5 USB Device Connector (for connection to a PC) .....................................................8
3.1.6 Trigger Input/Output ................................................................................................8
3.2 Bench-top and Portable Use.....................................................................................8
3.2.1 Tilt Stand.................................................................................................................8
3.2.2 Screen Protector and Sun Shield ............................................................................8
3.3 Batteries and AC Line Power....................................................................................9
3.3.1 Battery Operation ....................................................................................................9
3.3.2 AC Line Operation ..................................................................................................9
3.3.3 Power Saving for Battery Operation ........................................................................9
3.4 Display and Controls Layout ................................................................................... 10
3.5 Touch Screen Operation ........................................................................................ 11
3.5.1 Finger Tip Operation .............................................................................................11
3.5.2 Stylus Operation ...................................................................................................11
3.5.3 Operation using only the Hard Keys .....................................................................11
3.5.4 Navigator Keys - Mode Selection ..........................................................................11
3.6 Instrument Status Information................................................................................. 11
3.7 On-screen Help ...................................................................................................... 11
4 Operation using the Menu System ............................................................................ 12
4.1 Setting the Frequency Range of the Sweep ........................................................... 12
4.1.1 Centre ...................................................................................................................13
4.1.2 Span .....................................................................................................................13
4.1.3 Start/Stop ..............................................................................................................14
4.1.4 Step Size ..............................................................................................................14
4.1.5 Frequency Presets ................................................................................................15
4.2 Sweep Time............................................................................................................ 15
4.3 Zero Span Mode ..................................................................................................... 15
4.4 Setting the Sweep Mode and Sweep Bandwidth (RBW) ........................................ 16
4.4.1 RBW .....................................................................................................................16
4.4.2 Video Filter ............................................................................................................16
4.4.3 Sweep ...................................................................................................................16
4.4.3.1 Sweep Rate and the Sweep Progress Indicator Line .....................................17
4.4.3.2 Manually Controlling the Sweep .....................................................................17
4.4.3.3 Triggered Sweep (when fitted) .......................................................................17
4.5 Setting the Level Attenuator, Amplitude Scale, and Limits ..................................... 18
4.5.1 Measurement Units and Graticule .........................................................................18
4.5.2 Reference Level ....................................................................................................18