RIGOL DS1000D - Manual (Page 24)

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User’s Guide for DS1000E, DS1000D Series
1-14
To Understand the Vertical System
Figure 1- 18 shows the VERTICAL controls, CH1, CH2, MATH, REF and OFF buttons
and vertical
, knobs. Following the exercise of the buttons,
knobs, and the status bar to be familiar with the vertical parameters settings.
Figure 1- 18
The vertical system
1. Moves the signal vertically on the display with the
knob.
When turning the
knob, a voltage value is displayed for a short time
indicating its value with respect to the ground reference located at the center of the
screen. Also notice that the ground symbol on the left side of the display moves in
conjunction with the
knob.
Measurement hints
If the channel is DC coupled, measuring the DC component of the signal by
simply noting its distance from the ground.
If the channel is AC coupled, the DC component of the signal is blocked, allow
you to use greater sensitivity to display the AC component of the signal.