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Chapter 4 Main Feature Description
This chapter provides some general information that you need to learn before using an
oscilloscope. It contains:
1. Oscilloscope setup
2. Trigger
3. Data acquisition
4. Waveform scaling and positioning
5. Waveform measurement
4.1 Oscilloscope Setup
While operating the oscilloscope, you may often use three features: Autoset, saving a setup and
recalling a setup. Hereinafter they are introduced one by one.
Autoset: This function can be used to adjust the horizontal and vertical scales of the oscilloscope
automatically and set the trigger coupling, type, position, slope, level and mode, etc., to acquire a
stable waveform display.
Saving a Setup: By default, the oscilloscope will save the setup each time before being closed,
and automatically recall the setup once being turned on. (Note: If you modify the setup, please
wait for more than 5 seconds before turning off the oscilloscope to ensure the proper
storage of new settings.) You can save 10 settings permanently in the oscilloscope and reset
them as necessary.
Recalling a Setup: The oscilloscope can recall any of your saved setups or the default factory
setup.
Default Setup: The oscilloscope is preset for normal operations when it is shipped from the
factory. This is the default setup. You may recall this setup at any time for your requirements. To
view the default settings, refer to
Section
5.6.3.
4.2 Trigger
The trigger determines when the oscilloscope begins to acquire data and display a waveform.
Once a trigger is properly set up, the oscilloscope can convert unstable displays or blank screens
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