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Summary of Contents for RF Venue RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition
- Page 1 RF EXPLORER PRO AUDIO EDITION ® User Manual Updated to Firmware Version 3.06...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................... 3 Description of Main Features ..............................4 Connecting RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition ..........................5 Spectrum Analyzer mode - Main Screen ..........................6 Using menus ................................... 8 Operational Mode menu ................................ 9 Frequency Menu .................................. 10 Analyzer screen in Advanced Mode ............................. -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition has been designed to be intuitive and easy to use. There is no need to read large user manuals to gain advantage of its advanced functionality. Most of the complexity inherent to full sized Spectrum Analyzers is simplified with automatic functionality resolved by the firmware. -
Page 4: Description Of Main Features
✓ High capacity Lithium Ion battery for up to 16 hours of continuous use, rechargeable by USB. ✓ Mac OSX Vantage software and Windows software applications available online ✓ USB Communication protocol is open for custom solutions and extensions. ✓ Free firmware upgrades available RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 4... -
Page 5: Connecting Rf Explorer Pro Audio Edition
CONNECTING THE RF EXPLORER PRO AUDIO EDITION The RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition includes 9 functional buttons on the front side, including contextual HELP and preset handling with the SET button. The unit also includes one 50 ohm impedance BNC RF input connector. -
Page 6: Spectrum Analyzer Mode - Main Screen
The main screen automatically displays a small marker with a triangle shape. This indicates the peak amplitude found in the current frequency span, noted in the first text line in MHz and the second line in dBm at that particular point. The main screen has a number of additional indicators: RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 6... - Page 7 USB refers to Universal Serial Bus, the standard connectivity bus in all modern computers. Our fellow HAM users should not confuse this with Upper Side Band communication, even though uses the same mnemonic. RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 7...
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Page 8: Using Menus
[Menu] from Spectrum Analyzer main screen, you re-open the last menu you were working with. This saves time by not having to navigate through all the menus to go the same place you were before. RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 8... -
Page 9: Operational Mode Menu
USB. For more details read section Charging the internal battery in page 20. • About displays information about installed firmware and versioning. Use any key to get out of this screen. RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 9... -
Page 10: Frequency Menu
To navigate through the menu, just use [Up] and [Down] keys to go to the option you want, then click on [Enter] to edit that option, [Left] or [Right] to go to the digit you want to change, and [Enter] to confirm or [Return] to cancel. RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 10... - Page 11 Start/Stop frequency, moving the visible spectrum to the left or the right 25% on every key press. This is helpful in order to offset the visual range without need to specify a new numeric range. RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 11...
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Page 12: Analyzer Screen In Advanced Mode
Note the actual value used by the device may differ from the value calculated, due to finite tabulated choices. RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 12... - Page 13 No user intervention is required to get the best compromise between scan speed, noise floor and sensitivity every time. The internal RBW setting can be checked anytime in advanced screen mode [Return Key in Spectrum Analyzer View]. RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 13...
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Page 14: Attenuator Menu
Note: Selecting a higher or lower Top dBm value is a very frequent workflow, as you typically want to zoom in or out based on signal power being measured. RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer main screen offers two keyboard shortcuts: [Up] and RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 14... - Page 15 [Left] and [Right] for moving Center Frequency or Span as described before, are very convenient to make configuration changes in real-time without navigating to the Menu settings. Included in RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition is a selectable input stage with three possible signal paths: •...
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Page 16: Configuration Menu
Fast: This mode is recommended for advanced users only. When it is selected on the 15-2700MHz or Plus module, the DSP will not process spurs and therefore unwanted signals could display on screen. RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 16... -
Page 17: Preset Menu
Load action option. Pressing the SET button inside this menu will iterate through all predefined Presets with valid data one by one. This shortcut is faster than manually changing Identifier numbers one by one when you are looking to load a preset. RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 17... -
Page 18: Using Rf Explorer Preset Manager
Presets can be uploaded to / downloaded from the RF Explorer device using USB standard connection, and presets definitions can be imported / exported to share definition among devices easily. For more details please visit online help: http://www.rf-explorer.com/preset RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 18... -
Page 19: Help Button
HELP BUTTON RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition includes HELP button for easy, intuitive context-sensitive help. The HELP text can be displayed in all functional screens, effectively complementing this User Manual with handy information, always available with a simple click. Use the following keys to interact with Help screen: •... -
Page 20: Rf Explorer Internal Battery
We recommend first charging for up to 8hs. It is ok to keep the battery connected to the USB port, the internal charger will stop and start the charge when needed. RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 20... -
Page 21: Using The Battery Dedicated Screen
At this point you can close this screen pressing ENTER or RETURN. If you keep it active for more than 15 seconds, it automatically sets the device in SLEEP MODE - all internal circuits and LCD backlight go off, except for charging and minimal RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 21... - Page 22 3hs charge process, it will keep asking to DISCONNECT USB. By doing so, the firmware adjust for a few seconds the new charge level and save in internal ROM for future use. RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 22...
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Page 23: Charging A Fully Depleted Battery
As described in the previous section, you should enable the Battery screen and keep it charging for the device to automatically set internal circuits to Sleep for overnight charge. SUPPLIED UHF ANTENNA RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 23... - Page 24 The supplied UHF whip antenna is the ideal choice for Pro Audio and Video professionals. The UHF antenna is a high performance, robust rubber duck model for the 400-900MHz range. It covers all TV and Digital TV Broadcast (DTVB) and the range used for all UHF Wireless Microphones from major brands. RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual page 24...
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Page 25: Protecting Your Instrument From Damage
PROTECTING YOUR INSTRUMENT FROM DAMAGE The RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition is a very sensitive device. It can detect signals as low as -120dBm, which is 10E-12mW or 9nA over a 50ohm load. This extreme sensitivity comes at the price of some fragility; your device needs care handling and protection in order to run for many years without problems. -
Page 26: Connecting Rf Explorer To A Computer
CONNECTING RF EXPLORER TO A COMPUTER RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition can be connected to a computer via USB for additional capabilities, including higher resolution screen, additional features and control. For RF Explorer for Windows, please check this link: www.rf-explorer.com/windows For Mac OSX, a free trial of RF Venue’s Vantage software is available at...
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