Operating Instructions
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TDS 684A, TDS 744A, & TDS 784A Service Manual
Brief status
information
Position of waveform
record relative to
the screen and display
General purpose
knob readout
Waveform reference
symbols shows ground levels
and waveform sources
Graticule and waveforms
Side menu area.
Readouts for
measurements
move here when
CLEAR MENU
is pressed.
Main menu display area. Readouts in lower graticule
area move here when CLEAR MENU is pressed.
Pop-up menu
Vertical scale, horizontal scale,
and trigger level readouts
Figure 2–1: Map of Display Functions
Push the HELP front-panel button to enter help mode. Front-panel knobs and
buttons now display information about their function when turned or pushed.
Push HELP again to exit help mode.
To get help information on a menu item, display the menu desired (if you are in
help mode, exit help first). Push HELP. Now the menu buttons display
information about their function when pushed.
Push the SHIFT, then the STATUS front-panel buttons to display the status
menu. You will find messages reflecting the state of the acquisition system,
whether it is running or stopped (and if it is stopped, why), as well as
setup-related information.
How to Use Help
How to Use the Status
Menu