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Signal Path Compensation (SPC)
The signal path compensation (SPC) routine optimizes
the oscilloscope signal path for maximum measurement
accuracy. You can run the routine anytime but you
should always run the routine if the ambient temperature
changes by 10_ C or more.
To compensate the signal path, do the following steps:
1 Disconnect all probes or cables.
2 Push the UTILITY button.
3 Push the System screen button to select Cal.
4 Push the Signal Path screen button.
5 Push OK Compensate Signal Path.
Setting the User Interface Language
To set the user interface language, do the following
steps:
1 Push the UTILITY button.
2 Push the System screen button to select Config.
3 Push a side menu button to select a language.
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Adjusting Time and Date
To set your oscilloscope to the current date and time, do
the following steps:
1 Push the UTILITY button.
2 Push the System menu button to select Config.
3 Push the Set Date & Time menu button.
4 Use the side menu buttons and general purpose knob
to adjust the date and time values.
5 Push the OK Enter Date/Time menu button to set
the instrument date and time.
User Manual
The TDS3000B Series DPO Oscilloscope Manuals and
Application Notes CD contains the TDS3000B Series
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope User Manual, translated
into all supported languages. The user manual contains
complete information on how to operate your
TDS3000B Series oscilloscope.
The CD also contains manuals for all TDS3000B Series
accessories, application notes, oscilloscope and probe
fundamentals, and software to install the Adobe Acrobat
Reader, which is required to view the online documents.