R&S®VTS
Compact Video Tester
User Manual
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2116122802
User Manual
Version 14
This manual describes the R&S®VTS (2115.7100.02) with firmware version FW 02.20 and later.
In addition to the base unit, all available options are described. For details on options, see the data sheet.
© 2020 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
Mühldorfstr. 15, 81671 München, Germany
Phone: +49 89 41 29 - 0
Email: info@rohde-schwarz.com
Internet: www.rohde-schwarz.com
Subject to change – Data without tolerance limits is not binding.
R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
2116.1228.02 | Version 14 | R&S®VTS
Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol , e.g. R&S®VTS is indicated as
R&S VTS.
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Contents
Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................. 13
1.1 Documentation Overview........................................................................................... 13
1.1.1 Getting Started Manual................................................................................................. 13
1.1.2 User Manuals and Help.................................................................................................13
1.1.3 Tutorials.........................................................................................................................13
1.1.4 Printed Safety Instructions............................................................................................ 13
1.1.5 Data Sheets and Brochures.......................................................................................... 14
1.1.6 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA).......................................... 14
1.1.7 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc..............................................14
1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation.................................................................14
1.3 Key Features................................................................................................................15
2 Safety and Regulatory Information.................................................... 16
2.1 Safety Instructions......................................................................................................16
2.2 Labels on the Product................................................................................................ 18
2.3 Warning Messages in the Documentation................................................................19
2.4 Korea Certification Class B........................................................................................19
3 Operating Concepts.............................................................................20
3.1 Home Screen............................................................................................................... 20
3.2 Basic Layout of the Application Screen................................................................... 22
3.3 On-Screen Actions......................................................................................................25
3.3.1 Using the Toolbar.......................................................................................................... 25
3.3.2 Hiding or Displaying a Parameter Pane........................................................................ 26
3.3.3 Setting Parameters....................................................................................................... 26
3.3.4 Scaling and Evaluating Diagrams................................................................................. 30
3.4 Changing between Open Applications..................................................................... 32
3.5 Presetting the R&S VTS..............................................................................................32
3.6 Managing Your Favorites............................................................................................33
3.7 Getting Help.................................................................................................................34
3.7.1 Displaying Help............................................................................................................. 34
3.7.2 Navigating in the Help................................................................................................... 35
3.8 Operating the R&S VTS in a LAN...............................................................................37
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3.8.1 Connecting the R&S VTS to a Network........................................................................ 38
3.8.2 Connecting the R&S VTS to a Computer......................................................................38
3.8.3 Zero Configuration Networking..................................................................................... 39
3.8.4 Configuring the Network Card.......................................................................................39
3.8.5 Firewall Settings............................................................................................................40
3.9 Setting Up Remote Operation.................................................................................... 41
3.9.1 Using the Remote Desktop........................................................................................... 41
3.9.2 Using a VNC Client....................................................................................................... 43
3.10 Setting Up Remote Control........................................................................................ 44
3.10.1 VISA Libraries............................................................................................................... 44
3.10.2 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols..................................................................... 45
3.10.3 Basic Procedures.......................................................................................................... 46
3.10.4 Using Raw TCPIP/Sockets........................................................................................... 47
4 Getting Started..................................................................................... 54
4.1 Preparing for Use........................................................................................................ 54
4.1.1 Lifting and Carrying....................................................................................................... 54
4.1.2 Unpacking and Checking.............................................................................................. 54
4.1.3 Choosing the Operating Site......................................................................................... 54
4.1.4 Considerations for Test Setup.......................................................................................57
4.1.5 Connecting to Power.....................................................................................................57
4.1.6 Connecting External USB Devices................................................................................57
4.1.7 Switching On or Off....................................................................................................... 58
4.1.8 Checking the Provided Options.....................................................................................59
4.1.9 Turn-On Tests................................................................................................................60
4.2 Instrument Tour...........................................................................................................60
4.2.1 Front Panel....................................................................................................................60
4.2.2 Rear Panel.................................................................................................................... 62
4.2.3 Accessories...................................................................................................................75
5 File and Data Management..................................................................79
5.1 Saving and Recalling Instrument Settings............................................................... 80
5.2 Saving and Loading Files...........................................................................................81
5.3 File Dialog.................................................................................................................... 82
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6 Basic Instrument Configurations....................................................... 87
6.1 System Tab.................................................................................................................. 87
6.2 Remote Tab..................................................................................................................89
6.3 License Keys Tab........................................................................................................ 93
6.3.1 Displayed Information and Common Buttons................................................................93
6.3.2 Installing License Keys..................................................................................................95
6.4 SW/HW-Equipment Tab...............................................................................................98
6.5 Hardware Settings Tab..............................................................................................100
6.5.1 Reference Subtab....................................................................................................... 100
6.5.2 Update Subtab............................................................................................................ 101
6.6 Service Tab................................................................................................................ 102
7 AV Distortion Analyzer Application.................................................. 103
7.1 Main Dialog of the Application.................................................................................103
7.2 Monitor View..............................................................................................................104
7.3 Common Buttons and Dialogs.................................................................................107
7.3.1 Buttons Pane...............................................................................................................107
7.3.2 Set Reference Dialog.................................................................................................. 108
7.3.3 Edit Settings Dialog..................................................................................................... 113
7.3.4 Visible Error Definition Dialog......................................................................................117
7.3.5 Picture Failure Point Dialog.........................................................................................117
7.3.6 Audio Failure Point Definition Dialog...........................................................................118
7.3.7 Freeze Settings Dialog................................................................................................ 118
7.3.8 Rendering Rate Settings Dialog.................................................................................. 118
7.3.9 Latency Settings Dialog...............................................................................................119
7.3.10 Setting Options Dialog................................................................................................ 120
7.4 Input Subtab.............................................................................................................. 120
7.5 Detection Subtab.......................................................................................................123
7.6 List Subtab.................................................................................................................124
7.7 Trace Subtab..............................................................................................................127
7.8 Log Subtab................................................................................................................ 129
8 Video Analyzer Application...............................................................132
8.1 Main Dialog of the Application.................................................................................132
8.2 Input Subtab.............................................................................................................. 132
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8.3 Scope Subtab............................................................................................................ 136
8.4 Vector Subtab............................................................................................................142
8.5 Auto Subtab...............................................................................................................145
9 Audio Analyzer Application.............................................................. 158
9.1 Main Dialog of the Application.................................................................................158
9.2 Input Subtab.............................................................................................................. 158
9.3 Ch. Status Subtab..................................................................................................... 163
9.4 Level Subtab..............................................................................................................173
9.5 THD+N Subtab........................................................................................................... 178
9.6 Freq. Resp. Subtab................................................................................................... 180
9.6.1 Common Settings and Commands............................................................................. 180
9.6.2 FFT Spectrum Measurement Mode............................................................................ 181
9.6.3 Frequency Sweep Measurement Mode...................................................................... 183
9.7 SNR Subtab............................................................................................................... 185
9.8 Crosstalk Subtab.......................................................................................................187
9.9 Ch. Phase Subtab......................................................................................................189
9.10 Quality Subtab...........................................................................................................191
9.11 Weighting Filters....................................................................................................... 196
9.12 Suitable Test Signals and Procedures.................................................................... 203
9.12.1 Level Measurement.....................................................................................................204
9.12.2 THD+N Measurement................................................................................................. 205
9.12.3 Frequency Response Measurement........................................................................... 206
9.12.4 Signal to Noise Ratio Measurement............................................................................206
9.12.5 Crosstalk Measurement.............................................................................................. 207
9.12.6 Channel Phase Measurement.....................................................................................207
10 HDMI Applications............................................................................. 208
10.1 HDMI Generator Application.................................................................................... 208
10.1.1 Main Dialog of the Application.....................................................................................208
10.1.2 Output Subtab............................................................................................................. 209
10.1.3 Signal Subtab..............................................................................................................213
10.1.4 HDCP Subtab..............................................................................................................225
10.1.5 InfoFrame Subtab....................................................................................................... 228
10.1.6 EDID Reader Subtab.................................................................................................. 251
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10.1.7 SCDC Subtab..............................................................................................................253
10.1.8 CTS Subtab.................................................................................................................257
10.1.9 CEC Subtab................................................................................................................ 272
10.2 HDMI Analyzer Application...................................................................................... 274
10.2.1 Main Dialog of the Application.....................................................................................275
10.2.2 Input Subtab................................................................................................................275
10.2.3 Video Subtab...............................................................................................................279
10.2.4 Audio Subtab...............................................................................................................282
10.2.5 HDCP Subtab..............................................................................................................285
10.2.6 InfoFrame Subtab....................................................................................................... 288
10.2.7 SCDC Subtab..............................................................................................................290
10.2.8 CTS Subtab.................................................................................................................293
10.2.9 CEC Subtab................................................................................................................ 323
10.3 CEC/DDC Analyzer Application............................................................................... 325
10.3.1 Main Dialog of the Application.....................................................................................326
10.3.2 Configuration Subtab.................................................................................................. 326
10.3.3 Command Subtab....................................................................................................... 328
10.3.4 Tracer Subtab..............................................................................................................335
10.3.5 Addressing the DUT....................................................................................................338
10.3.6 Customizing CEC Command Hotkeys........................................................................ 339
10.4 Content and Codes................................................................................................... 339
10.4.1 Patterns.......................................................................................................................340
10.4.2 HDR Signals................................................................................................................342
10.4.3 Video Codes................................................................................................................345
10.4.4 CEC Communication...................................................................................................356
11 Time Domain Analyzer Application.................................................. 360
11.1 Main Dialog of the Application.................................................................................361
11.2 Input Subtab.............................................................................................................. 362
11.3 Scope Subtab............................................................................................................ 364
11.4 CTS Subtab................................................................................................................372
11.5 Compliance Tests......................................................................................................380
11.5.1 HDMI 1.4..................................................................................................................... 380
11.5.2 HDMI 2.0..................................................................................................................... 394
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12 MHL Applications...............................................................................403
12.1 MHL Generator Application......................................................................................403
12.1.1 Main Dialog of the Application.....................................................................................403
12.1.2 Output Subtab............................................................................................................. 403
12.1.3 Signal Subtab..............................................................................................................405
12.1.4 InfoFrame Subtab....................................................................................................... 417
12.1.5 EDID Reader Subtab.................................................................................................. 428
12.1.6 CTS Subtab.................................................................................................................430
12.1.7 CBUS Subtab..............................................................................................................434
12.2 MHL Analyzer Application........................................................................................437
12.2.1 Main Dialog of the Application.....................................................................................437
12.2.2 Input Subtab................................................................................................................438
12.2.3 Video Subtab...............................................................................................................440
12.2.4 Audio Subtab...............................................................................................................443
12.2.5 HDCP Subtab..............................................................................................................446
12.2.6 InfoFrame Subtab....................................................................................................... 447
12.2.7 CTS Subtab.................................................................................................................450
12.2.8 CBUS Subtab..............................................................................................................457
13 Remote Control Basics......................................................................460
13.1 SCPI Commands and Responses............................................................................460
13.2 SCPI Command Syntax............................................................................................ 461
13.2.1 Syntax for Common Commands................................................................................. 461
13.2.2 Syntax for Device-Specific Commands.......................................................................461
13.2.3 Command Sequence and Synchronization.................................................................468
13.3 Status Reporting System......................................................................................... 468
13.3.1 Hierarchy of Status Registers..................................................................................... 469
13.3.2 Structure of a SCPI Status Register............................................................................470
13.3.3 Contents of the Status Registers................................................................................ 472
13.3.4 Application of the Status Reporting System................................................................475
13.3.5 Reset Values of the Status Reporting Systems...........................................................477
13.4 General Programming Recommendations............................................................. 477
14 Remote Command Reference...........................................................479
14.1 Notation......................................................................................................................479
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14.2.10 SYSTem Subsystem................................................................................................... 502
14.2.11 TEST Subsystem.........................................................................................................511
Contents
14.1.1 Addressing Module Slots............................................................................................ 480
14.2 Common and General Commands.......................................................................... 480
14.2.1 Common Commands.................................................................................................. 481
14.2.2 CALibration Subsystem...............................................................................................486
14.2.3 DIAGnostic Subsystem............................................................................................... 486
14.2.4 HCOPy Subsystem..................................................................................................... 486
14.2.5 INSTrument Subsystem.............................................................................................. 487
14.2.6 MMEMory Subsystem................................................................................................. 489
14.2.7 SENSe Subsystem......................................................................................................496
14.2.8 SOURce Subsystem................................................................................................... 497
14.2.9 STATus Subsystem.....................................................................................................498
14.3 AV Distortion Analyzer Application......................................................................... 511
14.3.1 ABORt Subsystem.......................................................................................................511
14.3.2 CLEar Subsystem....................................................................................................... 512
14.3.3 CONFigure Subsystem............................................................................................... 512
14.3.4 DISPlay Subsystem.................................................................................................... 548
14.3.5 INITiate Subsystem.....................................................................................................549
14.3.6 MMEMory Subsystem................................................................................................. 549
14.3.7 READ Subsystem....................................................................................................... 551
14.3.8 ROUTe Subsystem......................................................................................................578
14.4 Video Analyzer Application......................................................................................579
14.4.1 Parameters for Composite Input Signals.................................................................... 580
14.4.2 Parameters for Component, HDMI, MHL Input Signal................................................ 587
14.4.3 Test Signals.................................................................................................................595
14.4.4 Status of Measured Parameters................................................................................. 596
14.4.5 CALCulate Subsystem................................................................................................ 597
14.4.6 CONFigure Subsystem............................................................................................... 597
14.4.7 DISPlay Subsystem.................................................................................................... 641
14.4.8 INITiate Subsystem.....................................................................................................644
14.4.9 MMEMory Subsystem................................................................................................. 646
14.4.10 READ Subsystem....................................................................................................... 648
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14.4.11 ROUTe Subsystem......................................................................................................667
14.4.12 SENSe Subsystem......................................................................................................669
14.4.13 UNIT Subsystem......................................................................................................... 670
Contents
14.5 Audio Analyzer Application..................................................................................... 671
14.5.1 ABORt Subsystem...................................................................................................... 671
14.5.2 CALCulate Subsystem................................................................................................ 672
14.5.3 CONFigure Subsystem............................................................................................... 677
14.5.4 DISPlay Subsystem.................................................................................................... 685
14.5.5 INITiate Subsystem.....................................................................................................686
14.5.6 MMEMory Subsystem................................................................................................. 686
14.5.7 READ Subsystem....................................................................................................... 688
14.5.8 ROUTe Subsystem......................................................................................................747
14.5.9 SENSe Subsystem......................................................................................................749
14.6 HDMI Generator Application.................................................................................... 757
14.6.1 ABORt Subsystem...................................................................................................... 758
14.6.2 CONFigure Subsystem............................................................................................... 758
14.6.3 DISPlay Subsystem.................................................................................................... 841
14.6.4 INITiate Subsystem.....................................................................................................841
14.6.5 MMEMory Subsystem................................................................................................. 842
14.6.6 READ Subsystem....................................................................................................... 843
14.6.7 ROUTe Subsystem......................................................................................................862
14.7 HDMI Analyzer Application...................................................................................... 863
14.7.1 ABORt Subsystem...................................................................................................... 863
14.7.2 CONFigure Subsystem............................................................................................... 864
14.7.3 DISPlay Subsystem.................................................................................................... 883
14.7.4 INITiate Subsystem.....................................................................................................883
14.7.5 MMEMory Subsystem................................................................................................. 884
14.7.6 READ Subsystem....................................................................................................... 887
14.7.7 ROUTe Subsystem......................................................................................................949
14.8 CEC/DDC Analyzer Application............................................................................... 950
14.8.1 ABORt Subsystem...................................................................................................... 951
14.8.2 CLEar Subsystem....................................................................................................... 951
14.8.3 CONFigure Subsystem............................................................................................... 951
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14.8.4 DISPlay Subsystem.................................................................................................... 964
14.8.5 INITiate Subsystem.....................................................................................................964
14.8.6 MMEMory Subsystem................................................................................................. 965
14.8.7 READ Subsystem....................................................................................................... 966
14.8.8 ROUTe Subsystem......................................................................................................969
14.9 Time Domain Analyzer Application......................................................................... 970
14.9.1 ABORt Subsystem...................................................................................................... 970
14.9.2 CONFigure Subsystem............................................................................................... 970
14.9.3 DISPlay Subsystem.................................................................................................... 979
14.9.4 INITiate Subsystem.....................................................................................................979
14.9.5 MMEMory Subsystem................................................................................................. 979
14.9.6 READ Subsystem....................................................................................................... 980
14.9.7 ROUTe Subsystem......................................................................................................991
14.9.8 SENSe Subsystem......................................................................................................992
14.9.9 UNIT Subsystem......................................................................................................... 993
14.10 MHL Applications......................................................................................................993
15 Installed Software.............................................................................. 994
15.1 Operating System..................................................................................................... 994
15.1.1 Login........................................................................................................................... 994
15.1.2 Windows 7 Start Menu................................................................................................ 994
15.1.3 Using the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)................................................ 995
15.2 Additional Software.................................................................................................. 995
15.3 Backup and Restore Application.............................................................................995
15.3.1 Creating a Backup.......................................................................................................997
15.3.2 Restoring a Selected Backup Version.........................................................................998
15.3.3 Deleting a Backup....................................................................................................... 999
16 Troubleshooting............................................................................... 1000
16.1 Issues....................................................................................................................... 1000
16.2 Device-Specific Errors Messages..........................................................................1000
16.3 SCPI Error Messages..............................................................................................1000
16.4 Contacting Customer Support...............................................................................1005
17 Transporting.....................................................................................1007
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18 Maintenance, Storage and Disposal...............................................1008
18.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................... 1008
18.2 Storage.....................................................................................................................1008
18.3 Disposal................................................................................................................... 1008
List of Commands............................................................................1009
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Preface
Documentation Overview
1 Preface
Provides an overview of the user documentation and the conventions used in the documentation.
1.1 Documentation Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the R&S VTS user documentation. Unless specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S VTS product page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/vts
1.1.1 Getting Started Manual
Introduces the R&S VTS and describes how to set up and start working with the product. Includes a sample application and general information, e.g. safety instructions, etc.
A printed version is delivered with the instrument.
1.1.2 User Manuals and Help
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. Also provides an introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control commands with
programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument interfaces and
error messages. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.
The contents of the user manual is available as help on the R&S VTS. The help offers
quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the base unit and the
software options.
For detailed information on how to use the help, refer to the Chapter 3.7, "Getting
Help", on page 34.
1.1.3 Tutorials
Tutorials offer guided examples and demonstrations on operating the R&S VTS. They
are provided on the product page of the internet.
1.1.4 Printed Safety Instructions
Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is delivered with
the product.
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Conventions Used in the Documentation
1.1.5 Data Sheets and Brochures
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S VTS. It also lists the
options and their order numbers, and optional accessories.
The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific characteristics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/vts
1.1.6 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current
firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.
The open source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the
used open source software. On the R&S VTS, the open source acknowledgment document is provided as PDF file in C:/Program%20Files/Rohde-Schwarz/VTS/
2.11.0/Tools/.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/vts
1.1.7 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc.
These documents deal with special applications or background information on particular topics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/vts
1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation
The following conventions are used throughout this documentation.
Typographical conventions
Convention Description
"Graphical user interface elements" All names of graphical user interface elements on
the screen, such as dialogs, menus, options, buttons, and softkeys are enclosed by parentheses.
[keys] Key names are written in capital letters.
File names, commands, program code
Input Input to be entered by the user is displayed in italics.
Links Links are displayed in blue font.
"References" References to other parts of the documentation are
File names, commands, coding samples and screen
output are distinguished by their font.
enclosed by parentheses.
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Key Features
Conventions for procedure descriptions
When describing how to operate the R&S VTS, several alternative methods may be
available to perform the same task.
The following table gives an overview how the terms for different operating methods
are related.
For more information on operation refer to the Chapter 3, "Operating Concepts",
on page 20.
Table 1-1: Terms used in the documentation
Term used in
documentation
To click Icon, button To click To press
To double-click Directory, file To double-click To focus and press
To select Menu, command, tab, list
To activate/deactivate
To scroll Scroll bar (vertical or horizon-
To drag & drop Graphical elements, files To drag & drop -
Control in focus Used method and its common term
entry, parameter value
Option To click To focus and press
tal)
1.3 Key Features
The R&S VTS video test center is a universal platform for testing video and audio interfaces on consumer electronics equipment in R&D where a wide variety of applications
need to be addressed and involve different AV interface technologies. The modular
platform accommodates up to eight test modules and can be equipped with additional
software to optimally suit the requirements of specific applications.
Mouse pointer in the
display
To click To focus and press
To scroll To press [PGUP] or
Keyboard
[ENTER] key
[ENTER] key
[ENTER] key
[PGDN] key
See the Rohde & Schwarz Home Page at http://www.rohde-schwarz.com for information on available hardware and software options, data sheet and product brochure,
application notes.
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Safety and Regulatory Information
Safety Instructions
2 Safety and Regulatory Information
The product documentation helps you use the product safely and efficiently. Follow the
instructions provided here and in the Chapter 2.1, "Safety Instructions", on page 16.
Intended use
The product is intended for the development, production and verification of electronic
components and devices in industrial, administrative, and laboratory environments.
Use the product only for its designated purpose. Observe the operating conditions and
performance limits stated in the data sheet.
Where do I find safety information?
Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you of potential dangers and gives instructions on how to prevent personal injury or damage caused by
dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:
●
In Chapter 2.1, "Safety Instructions", on page 16. The same information is provided in many languages as printed "Safety Instructions". The printed "Safety
Instructions" are delivered with the product.
●
Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you need to
take care during setup or operation.
2.1 Safety Instructions
Products from the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies are manufactured according
to the highest technical standards. To use the products safely, follow the instructions
provided here and in the product documentation. Keep the product documentation
nearby and offer it to other users.
Use the product only for its intended use and within its performance limits. Intended
use and limits are described in the product documentation such as the data sheet,
manuals and the printed safety instructions. If you are unsure about the appropriate
use, contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service.
Using the product requires specialists or specially trained personnel. These users also
need sound knowledge of at least one of the languages in which the user interfaces
and the product documentation are available.
If any part of the product is damaged or broken, stop using the product. Never open
the casing of the product. Only service personnel authorized by Rohde & Schwarz are
allowed to repair the product. Contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service at http://
www.customersupport.rohde-schwarz.com.
Lifting and carrying the product
The maximum weight of the product is provided in the data sheet. To move the product
safely, you can use lifting or transporting equipment such as lift trucks and forklifts. Follow the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
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Safety Instructions
Choosing the operating site
Only use the product indoors. The product casing is not waterproof. Water that enters
can electrically connect the casing with live parts, which can lead to electric shock,
serious personal injury or death if you touch the casing. If Rohde & Schwarz provides a
carrying bag designed for your product, you can use the product outdoors.
Unless otherwise specified, you can operate the product up to an altitude of 2000 m
above sea level. The product is suitable for pollution degree 2 environments where
nonconductive contamination can occur. For more information on environmental conditions such as ambient temperature and humidity, see the data sheet.
Setting up the product
Always place the product on a stable, flat and level surface with the bottom of the product facing down. If the product is designed for different positions, secure the product so
that it cannot fall over.
If the product has foldable feet, always fold the feet completely in or out to ensure stability. The feet can collapse if they are not folded out completely or if the product is
moved without lifting it. The foldable feet are designed to carry the weight of the product, but not an extra load.
If stacking is possible, keep in mind that a stack of products can fall over and cause
injury.
If you mount products in a rack, ensure that the rack has sufficient load capacity and
stability. Observe the specifications of the rack manufacturer. Always install the products from the bottom shelf to the top shelf so that the rack stands securely. Secure the
product so that it cannot fall off the rack.
Connecting to power
The product is an overvoltage category II product and has to be connected to a fixed
installation used to supply energy-consuming equipment such as household appliances and similar loads. Be aware that electrically powered products have risks, such as
electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death.
Take the following measures for your safety:
●
Before switching on the product, ensure that the voltage and frequency indicated
on the product match the available power source. If the power adapter does not
adjust automatically, set the correct value and check the rating of the fuse.
●
If a product has an exchangeable fuse, its type and characteristics are indicated
next to the fuse holder. Before changing the fuse, switch off the instrument and disconnect it from the power source. How to change the fuse is described in the product documentation.
●
Only use the power cable delivered with the product. It complies with country-specific safety requirements. Only insert the plug into an outlet with protective conductor terminal.
●
Only use intact cables and route them carefully so that they cannot be damaged.
Check the power cables regularly to ensure that they are undamaged. Also ensure
that nobody can trip over loose cables.
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Labels on the Product
●
If the product needs an external power supply, use the power supply that is delivered with the product or that is recommended in the product documentation or a
power supply that conforms to the country-specific regulations.
●
Only connect the product to a power source with a fuse protection of maximum
20 A.
●
Ensure that you can disconnect the product from the power source at any time.
Pull the power plug to disconnect the product. The power plug must be easily
accessible. If the product is integrated into a system that does not meet these
requirements, provide an easily accessible circuit breaker at the system level.
Cleaning the product
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the product. When cleaning, keep in mind that the
casing is not waterproof. Do not use liquid cleaning agents.
Meaning of safety labels
Safety labels on the product warn against potential hazards.
Potential hazard
Read the product documentation to avoid personal injury or product damage.
Electrical hazard
Indicates live parts. Risk of electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death.
Hot surface
Do not touch. Risk of skin burns. Risk of fire.
Protective conductor terminal
Connect this terminal to a grounded external conductor or to protective ground. This protects
you against electric shock should an electric problem occur.
Connecting headphones
Take the following measures to prevent hearing damage. Before using headphones,
check the volume and reduce it if necessary. If you monitor varying signal levels, take
off the headphones and wait until the signal has settled. Then adjust the volume.
2.2 Labels on the Product
Labels on the casing inform about:
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Personal safety, see "Meaning of safety labels" on page 18.
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Product and environment safety, see Table 2-1.
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Identification of the product on the type plate.
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Korea Certification Class B
Table 2-1: Labels regarding product and environment safety
Labeling in line with EN 50419 for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment after the product has come to the end of its service life.
For more information, see "Electrical and electronic equipment" on page 1008.
Read the manual for information.
Headphone. Take care with the volume setting, see "Connecting headphones" on page 18.
2.3 Warning Messages in the Documentation
A warning message points out a risk or danger that you need to be aware of. The signal word indicates the severity of the safety hazard and how likely it will occur if you do
not follow the safety precautions.
WARNING
Potentially hazardous situation
Could result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
CAUTION
Potentially hazardous situation
Could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
NOTICE
Potential risks of damage
Could result in damage to the supported product or to other property.
2.4 Korea Certification Class B
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3 Operating Concepts
There are three ways to operate the R&S VTS.
Manual operation
You can manually operate the R&S VTS by using an external monitor, keyboard,
mouse.
Manual operation is also called local operation. The principles of manual operation are
explained in the following sections.
Further information:
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How to connect keyboard and mouse
See Chapter 4.1.6, "Connecting External USB Devices", on page 57.
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What to do if you want to operate an R&S VTS that is used by another user in a
remote operation/control session?
Depends on the session type, see "To end the connection at the R&S VTS"
on page 42, "To end the connection at the R&S VTS" on page 44 or "To switch
to manual operation" on page 47.
Remote operation
The R&S VTS can be remote-operated from an external computer. After the connection is set up, the screen content of the R&S VTS is displayed on the monitor of the
external computer. You can operate the R&S VTS using the computer keyboard and
mouse.
This allows convenient operation of the R&S VTS from the desktop even when the
R&S VTS is integrated in a rack in the next room. Remote operation (in contrast to
remote control) does not use remote control commands but a separate Windows software which is installed on the computer.
Further information:
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Chapter 3.9, "Setting Up Remote Operation", on page 41
Remote control
Create programs to automatize repeating settings, tests and measurements. The
R&S VTS is connected to a computer running the program.
Further information:
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Chapter 3.10, "Setting Up Remote Control", on page 44
3.1 Home Screen
After starting the firmware for the first time, the home screen is displayed.
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In the left pane, all open applications are displayed. These applications are presented
as a tab in the application screen, see Chapter 3.2, "Basic Layout of the Application
Screen", on page 22.
In the right pane on the "Applications" tab, all available but closed applications are displayed.
In the home screen, you can do the following.
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Opening applications.
See "To open an application" on page 21.
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Closing applications.
See "To close an application" on page 21.
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Changing to the application screen.
See "To change to the application screen" on page 22.
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Using the toolbar to change to important settings and information.
See "Toolbar" on page 23.
To open an application
1. In the right pane on the "Applications" tab, touch and hold the icon of an application
until the color of the icon changes.
2. Slide it into the left pane of the home screen and release it.
Remote command: INSTrument:ACTivate on page 488
To close an application
1. In the left pane, touch and hold the icon of an application until the color of the icon
changes.
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2. Slide it into the right pane of the home screen and release it.
Remote command: INSTrument:DEACtivate on page 488
You can only open and close measurement applications. Signal generating applications are running all the time. Therefore, they are always open and displayed in the left
pane.
To change to the application screen
► In the left pane, click the icon of an application.
Note: You can only display information on applications that are open (displayed in
the left pane).
To display the home screen
You can go back to the home screen at all times.
►
In the toolbar, click .
3.2 Basic Layout of the Application Screen
The title bar with the integrated toolbar is part of the application screen. If an application is open, it is presented as a tab, see Chapter 3.1, "Home Screen", on page 20.
The parameters of each application are grouped by topic on subtabs, a secondary set
of tabs, at the bottom.
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Figure 3-1: Application screen (example)
1 = Title bar
2 = Messages
3 = Toolbar
4 = Tab title
5 = Favorites
6 = Parameter values
7 = Subtabs
Title bar
See (1) in Figure 3-1.
Displays, if available, the host name and the firmware version.
Messages
See (2) in Figure 3-1.
Displays error messages, if an error has occurred. For a detailed description of the
messages, click
. Further information, see Chapter 16.2, "Device-Specific Errors
Messages", on page 1000.
Toolbar
See (3) in Figure 3-1.
Provides quick access to important settings and information.
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Icon Name Description
Windows Opens the Windows "Start" menu.
For information, refer to the Windows 7 documentation.
Hardcopy Creates a screenshot of the current screen content, and opens the "File" dialog.
Enter a filename and select the file format: PNG, JPG or BMP. The default
directory is
D:\VTS\UserData\Hardcopy
Help Displays the help topic that corresponds to the selected parameter set.
See Chapter 3.7, "Getting Help", on page 34.
Preset Opens and closes the "Reset" dialog.
See Chapter 3.5, "Presetting the R&S VTS", on page 32.
File Opens and closes the "File" dialog.
See Chapter 5, "File and Data Management", on page 79.
Setup Opens and closes the "Setup" dialog.
See Chapter 6, "Basic Instrument Configurations", on page 87.
Up Goes to the next higher level.
Home screen Displays the home screen.
See Chapter 3.1, "Home Screen", on page 20.
Tab title
See (4) in Figure 3-1.
Displays the name and status of the application. The status of the application is displayed by an LED symbol.
LED color Application status Description
Gray Inactive Applies only if applications use the same resour-
ces.
Green OK No messages present, signals are OK.
Yellow A warning is active. Input signal is missing, wrong symbol rate, etc.
See Chapter 16.2, "Device-Specific Errors Mes-
sages", on page 1000.
Red A fatal error has occurred. Supply voltage missing, fan defect, etc.
Contact the service.
Information and favorites
See (5) in Figure 3-1.
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Displays the important parameters for the selected application all the time. If a parameter is editable, you can also change its value here.
You can change the favorites, see Chapter 3.6, "Managing Your Favorites",
on page 33.
Parameter values
See (6) in Figure 3-1.
To view and set the parameter values. The status of a parameter is conveyed by its
font and color.
Status Color Font
Active Black Regular
Not active Black Italic
Not conforming to standard Red Regular
Not available* Gray Regular
* Only used for parameter values
Further information:
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Chapter 3.3.3, "Setting Parameters", on page 26
Subtabs
See (7) in Figure 3-1.
Groups the parameters of the selected application by topic.
3.3 On-Screen Actions
Use the mouse and keyboard to set parameters in dialog boxes, enter data, scale diagrams and much more. Most of the control elements and actions on the screen are
based on the Windows concept, and you easily become familiar with the user interface.
3.3.1 Using the Toolbar
For details on the toolbar functions, see "Toolbar" on page 23.
To use toolbar functions
► Click an icon to activate the corresponding function.
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3.3.2 Hiding or Displaying a Parameter Pane
If a dialog is divided into a graph pane and a parameter pane, you can enlarge the
graph pane by hiding the parameter pane.
1.
Click to hide the parameter pane.
The graph is displayed as large as possible.
2.
If you want to display the parameter pane again, click
3.3.3 Setting Parameters
The parameters of each application are grouped by topic on subtabs at the bottom.
To change to another parameter set
► At the bottom of the dialog, select another subtab of the application.
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.
To select a parameter value from a list
The list can consist of alphanumeric parameters, for example "On" and "Off" or "1", "2",
"3".
1.
Click to open the list.
A list with all available values is displayed.
2. Click a list item to select it.
The change takes effect immediately.
3.
If you want to exit the list without changing the values, click again.
To select parameter settings in a dialog
Parameters that require more than one value are configured using a dialog.
1.
Click to open the dialog.
2. In the dialog, change the settings as required.
3. Click "OK".
The dialog is closed and the changes are applied.
4. If you want to exit the dialog without making changes, click "Cancel".
To enter a numeric parameter
1. Click the field content to open the on-screen keypad.
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The selected field content is highlighted. The minimum and maximum value is displayed.
Note: For details on the on-screen keypad, see Chapter 3.3.3.1, "On-Screen Key-
pad", on page 28.
2. If you want to enter a new numeric value, use the digit keys. Separate decimal places by using the decimal point key.
3. If you want to modify a certain digit, select this digit instead of the whole number.
a) Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to this digit.
b) Click a digit key, or click the up/down key.
4. If you want to change the sign of the value, click "±".
5. If you want to change the unit, click a unit key.
6. If you want to save the changes and close the on-screen keypad, click "Enter".
If the entered value exceeds the maximum, the maximum value is set instead.
The change takes effect immediately, and, if the parameter is displayed in the information and favorites pane, it is the parameter is updated.
7. If you want to exit without changes, click "Esc".
To enter an alphanumeric parameter
1. Click the field content you want to change.
The on-screen keyboard is opened.
2. Enter the text as you would on a normal keyboard.
Note: For details on the on-screen keyboard, see Chapter 3.3.3.2, "On-Screen
Keyboard", on page 29.
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Table 3-1: Cursor behavior
Cursor look Function
Horizontal underline Underlined numbers or characters are selected.
Colored rectangle Marked numbers or characters are overwritten.
Vertical line New entries are inserted at the cursor position.
For data input in dialog boxes, the touchscreen provides an on-screen keypad to enter
numeric values and units.
Key Description
0 ... 9 Enters digits.
. Separates the decimal places.
±
us, ms, s Enters the dimension. The available keys depend on the parameter.
Esc Exits the on-screen keypad without changes.
Insert Switches the cursor into insert mode. You can insert digits until the maximum number
Enter Saves the changes and closes the on-screen keypad.
CLR Deletes the field content.
Del Deletes the highlighted digits.
Changes the sign.
of allowed digits has been reached. If you want to switch off the insert mode, click
this key again.
Backspace key; deletes the last digit before the cursor.
Up key; increases the value of the digit on which the cursor is placed. If you want to
increase the step width, place the cursor on a digit to the left. If you want to decrease
the step width, place the cursor on a digit to the right.
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Key Description
Left arrow key; moves the cursor to the left.
Right arrow key; moves the cursor to the right.
Down key; decreases the value of the digit on which the cursor is placed. If you want
to increase the step width, place the cursor on a digit to the left. If you want to
decrease the step width, place the cursor on a digit to the right.
For text input, the touchscreen provides an on-screen keyboard with English layout.
Key Description
Last Returns to the currently defined value, i.e. the value that was used before the key-
board was displayed.
Esc Exits the on-screen keyboard without changes.
Shift Switches the keyboard to capital letters and the special characters. If you want to
return to small letters, click this key again.
CLR Deletes the field content.
Insert Switches the cursor into insert mode. If you want to switch off the insert mode, click
this key again.
Space Enters or inserts a space, depending on the setting of the "Insert" key.
Left arrow key; moves the cursor to the left.
Right arrow key; moves the cursor to the right.
Up key; increases the value of the character or digit on which the cursor is placed.
Down key; decreases the value of the character or digit on which the cursor is
placed.
Enter Saves the changes and closes the on-screen keypad.
Backspace key; deletes the last character before the cursor.
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3.3.4 Scaling and Evaluating Diagrams
Also to the scaling offered by the controls of the graphical user interface, you can also
scale diagrams using the touchscreen.
To shift a diagram in negative or positive x/y-direction
1. Touch and hold the diagram in the middle until a cross is displayed (see Fig-
ure 3-2).
2. Slide your finger to the left, right, up, or down.
3. Release when you have reached the desired position.
Figure 3-2: Shifting a diagram
To compress or stretch the x-axis
1. Touch and hold the diagram in one of the bottom corners until the right or left arrow
is displayed (see Figure 3-3).
2. Slide your finger to the left or right.
3. Release when you have reached the desired scaling.
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