Tektronix TSG 601 Operating Basics

TSG 601 User Manual 3

Operating Basics

Thank you for choosing the Tektronix TSG601—and thank you for

reading this manual. To begin using the instrument as quickly as pos-

sible, see “Using your TSG 601,” beginning on page 5. For even

more information on selected topics, turn to “Details,” on page 17.

First, though, read the next section for tips on supplying power to the

instrument.

Powering the Instrument

The TSG 601 is DC powered. You may power it with the standard

AC adapter, the optional 9.6 V NiCad battery pack, eight standard

AA batteries, or a “BP” type battery pack with the correct voltage

and polarity. The external DC power connector is on the left side of

the instrument (see the illustration above). Open the battery compart-

Contents

Main Page Warranty Page EC Declaration of Conformity Page Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Page General Safety Summary To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury Safety Terms and Symbols Battery Recycling Getting Started Page Operating Basics Powering the Instrument Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Details Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Appendix A: Characteristics Safety Standard Compliance 26 TSG 601 User Manual Specification Tables Table 1: Test Signal Characteristics TSG 601 User Manual 27 Table 1: Test Signal Characteristics (Cont.) 28 TSG 601 User Manual Table 1: Test Signal Characteristics (Cont.) Table 2: Encoding Parameters Page 30 TSG 601 User Manual Table 3: Serial Digital Video Output (Cont.) Table 4: Cable Simulator TSG 601 User Manual 31 Table 5: Character Identification Table 6: Signal Characteristics for Embedded Serial Audio 32 TSG 601 User Manual Table 7: Audio Channel Status Bits TSG 601 User Manual 33 Table 7: Audio Channel Status Bits (Cont.) Table 8: 525/59.94 Embedded Serial Audio Sample Distribution 34 TSG 601 User Manual Table 8: 525/59.94 Embedded Serial Audio Sample Distribution (Cont.) Table 9: 625/50 Embedded Serial Audio Sample Distribution TSG 601 User Manual 35 Table 9: 625/50 Embedded Serial Audio Sample Distribution (Cont.) 36 TSG 601 User Manual Table 10: Physical Characteristics Table 11: Environmental Characteristics Waveform Diagrams Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Appendix B: Replaceable Parts Page Appendix C: User Service Battery Hints The Diagnostic Menu Page Preventive Maintenance