1740A Series, 1750A Series, & 1760 Series
Waveform/Vector Monitors
S/N B020000 and Above
070-8469-03
This document applies to firmware version 2.00
and above.
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes
that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 500, Beaverton, OR 97077
TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
WARRANTY
Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment. If a product proves defective during this
warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor,
or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration
of the warranty period and make suitable a rrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be
responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with
shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a
location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for
paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or ina dequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warra nty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or servic e the product;
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any
damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been
modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or inte g ration increases the time
or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS W ARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’
RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS W ARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR
THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Table of Contents
Specifications
General Safety Summaryix...................................
Service Safety Summaryxi....................................
Table 6--4: Control Circuit Test Points6--8........................
Table 6--5: Shut down logic levels6-- 9............................
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Table 6--6: High Volts Supply Fault Symptoms6--10.................
Table 6--7: High voltage oscillator test points6--11..................
Table 6--8: Main Board Plug Connections6--22.....................
Table 7--1: Power cord identification7--2.........................
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
ToAvoidFireor
Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Symbols and Terms
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Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
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CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
WARNING
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
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Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service
procedures.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then
disconnect the power cord from the mains power.
Use Caution When Servicing the CRT. To avoid electric shock or injury, use
extreme caution when handling the CRT. Only qualified personnel familiar with
CRT servicing procedures and precautions should remove or install the CRT.
CRTs retain hazardous voltages for long periods of time after power is turned off.
Before attempting any servicing, discharge the CRT by shorting the anode to
chassis ground. When discharging the CRT, connect the discharge path to ground
and then the anode. Rough handling may cause the CRT to implode. Do not nick
or scratch the glass or subject it to undue pressure when removing or installing it.
When handling the CRT, wear safety goggles and heavy gloves for protection.
Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may
exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and
disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.
X-Radiation. To avoid x-radiation exposure, do not modify or otherwise alter the
high-voltage circuitry or the CRT enclosure. X-ray emissions generated within
this product have been sufficiently shielded.
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Preface
Servicing Information
This manual provides servicing information for the 1740A/1750A/1760--Series
of instruments. The 1750A is identical to the 1740A, except that the 1750A--Series makes SCH Phase measurements. The 1760-Series adds component analog
measurement capability to the basic 1740A-Series, and the 1760-Series Option
SC adds the same component analog measurement capability to a 1750A-Series
instrument.
This manual supports both module level (for module exchange) and component
level servicing. Module level servicing uses the block diagram and its descriptions to isolate a problem to the circuits on a particular circuit board. Component
level servicing also uses the theory of operation, schematic diagrams and circuit
board parts locating illustration and cross reference indexes (part location charts).
Specific procedures for troubleshooting and disassembly in this manual should
only be attempted by competent service technicians. Be sure to read and follow
all Warnings and Cautions when performing maintenance.
The last sections of this manual contain the Replaceable Parts Lists, Circuit
Board Illustrations, and Schematic Diagrams needed to isolate and replace faulty
components. Replacement part ordering information can be found in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Performance Verification
These instruments are designed to be returned to operation within stated
specifications through a PC-based adjustment procedure. The disk holder for this
manual contains two computer disks: 1. A software disk containing instruments
operating software (Version 2.2 or greater). 2. A calibration software disk.
An IBM compatible personal computer (PC) with a DOS 3.3 or higher operating
system, and a 3
readjustment procedure or reload the operating software.
The spare software disk is provided in case the Main circuit board, which
contains the software, requires replacement. In all cases, the operating software
must be Version 2.2 or above to perform the Readjustment Procedure.
The specifications contained in the Specification section of this manual contain
Performance Verification step numbers.
1
/2inch high density floppy drive is required to perform the
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Preface
Contacting Tektronix
Phone1-800-833-9200*
AddressTektronix, Inc.
Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
Web sitewww.tektronix.com
Sales support1-800-833-9200, select option 1*
Service support1-800-833-9200, select option 2*
Technical supportEmail: techsupport@tektronix.com
1-800-833-9200, select option 3*
6:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
*This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a
voice mail message.
Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the
Tektronix web site for a list of offices.
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Specifications
The tables in this chapter list the specifications for the 1740A, 1750A, and 1760
Series waveform monitors. Items listed in the Performance Requirement column
are generally quantitative, and can be tested by the Performance Verification
procedure in the service manual. Items listed in the Reference Information
column are useful operating parameters that have typical values; information in
this column is not guaranteed.
The second column of the two column format contains all of the descriptive
material about the listed characteristic. The performance verification procedure
step number, used to verify the characteristic, is also in this column. This series
of instruments is designed to operate on both PAL and NTSC standards, so some
of the tolerances are defined in millivolts and IREs; in these dual value tolerances, P AL values appear in parentheses.
Performance Requirements (Req) . Items with this designation are critical to
instrument performance. In most cases, a tolerance and a performance verification step number are listed. However, there are a few areas where instrument
operation verifies that the performance requirement is met.
Product Description
Reference Information (RI). This information about the instrument operation may
have a tolerance listed, but these should be considered as typical, not absolute.
Performance Verification Step. This item identifies the location of the test method
in the Performance Verification procedure.
The specifications listed in the Electrical Specifications portion of these tables
apply over an ambient temperature range of +0 _ Cto+40_C. The rated
accuracies are valid when the instrument is calibrated in an ambient temperature
range of +20 _Cto+30_C.
The 1740A/1750A/1760 Series is a half-rack width by three-rack-unit high
instrument. It is a versatile waveform monitor/vectorscope for composite and
component television signals. Most circuitry and the mechanical components are
shared throughout the series. In addition to NTSC and PAL standard versions, a
dual standard (NTSC/PAL) version is available.
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These instruments employ a bright, post accelerated CRT with lighted internal
graticule. The parallax free internal graticule structure contains targets and
markings for both the vector and waveform functions. The “Lightning” graticule,
for the 1760 Series, is electronic, in order to keep from complicating the
waveform/vector graticule. Option 74, which uses a white phosphor (P4) CRT, is
available for all three instrument series.
These monitors are microprocessor controlled to provide greater versatility.
Switch settings, affecting the operation of the instrument, are continuously
polled by the processor, with any change in status acted upon immediately.
Current operating conditions are preserved in Non-Volatile Random Access
Memory (NOVRAM), which returns the front panel settings to the current
settings, in the event of power interruption (either accidental or routine power
down).
Many operational measurements are performed on a repetitive basis, and these
instruments provide a method of repeating common measurements by simply
selecting stored measurement settings from a CRT menu list. The common
measurement front panel settings can be stored and named by the user. Measurement specific, front-panel settings can be recalled by pushing the front-panel
Preset Menu button and selecting the desired preset by name or number.
Many functions that were formerly selected by changing internal jumpers and/or
wire straps are now accessible through on screen menu selections. Menus are
selected by pushing the appropriate front panel Menu selection. Menu items are
then selected by pushing one or more of the assignable switches and/or rotating
the assigned front-panel control. Once selected these menu choices are retained
until changed by subsequent reconfiguration.
The front panel provides both assignable switches (located next to the CRT) and
controls (located beneath the CRT), that operate with CRT readout to increase
functionality without cluttering the limited front panel area. Function of these
switches and controls is dictated by the front-panel Display and initial Menu
choices.
The 1740A Series is a full capability waveform/vector monitor that also provides
audio and time code measurements. The 1750A Series has all of the capabilities
of the 1740A Series, with the addition of SCH phase measurements.
The 1760 Series combines component measurements with the composite
capabilities of the 1740A/1750A Series. It incorporates all of the measurements
of the 1740A Series with a full set of component analog measurements. The
assignable cursors, along with the CRT readout can be used for time, voltage,
and phase measurements. The system of Menus and CRT readout simplifies the
configuration of this monitor for measurement or monitoring of signal characteristics.
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Table 1- 1: Waveform vertical deflection
CharacteristicPerformance requirement
Deflection FactorReq: 1 V full scale (X1): 1 volt input displayed within 1% of 140 IRE (1.00 VPAL)
X5 Gain: 0.2 volt input displayed within1% of 140 IRE (1.00 VPAL)
X10 Gain: 0.1 volt input displayed within 1% of 140 IRE (1.00 VPAL)
RI:Any one of the 8 inputs
Performance Verification Procedure Step
RI:
1 V , 0.2 V, and 0.1 V from accurate source (VAC) can be made full scale.
V ariable Gain RangeReq: 0.2X to 1.4X
Performance Verification Procedure Step
RI:
VAC of 1 V and 0.2 V can be displayed as full scale with appropriate Gain
settings.
:9
:9
OverscanReq: ≤1% variation in baseline of chroma when positioned anywhere between sync tip
and 100% white
RI:X1, X5, or X10 with any variable gain setting
Performance Verification Procedure Step
RI:1 V peak to peak Modulated Sin
: 16
2
composite video signal.
Frequency and Transient response performance requirements (PR), with any gain
setting, override any overscan specification.
Video Maximum Operating Input VoltageRI:--1.8 V to +2.2 V, (all inputs, A -- B3) DC+peak AC
Absolute Video Input VoltageRI:--8.5 V to +8.5 V ( DC+peak AC)
Video Input DC ImpedanceRI:≥20k Ω
Video Input Return LossRI:Typically ≥40 dB to 6 MHz
RI:Loop through terminated in 75 Ω. Power on or off.
Video Input DC Offset Between ChannelsReq: ≤1IRE(7mVPAL)
RI:Typically ≤1mV
Performance Verification Procedure Step
RI:Inputs terminated in 75 Ω.
: 4
Video Input Offset RangeRI:CHA2, A3, B2, & B3 can be offset from CHA1 or CHB1 by ±350 mV
RI:No signal applied, terminated in 75 Ω and rotate Variable Gain between
minimum and maximum.
Video Input Loop-Through IsolationRI:Typically ≥70 dB
Video Input Crosstalk Between ChannelsRI:Typically ≥60 dB
RI:All inputs terminated in 75 Ω.
Frequency Response (Flat)
Req: ±2% to 10 MHz (X1 Gain)
±4% to 10 MHz (X5 and X10 Gain), on screen signal (0.2 V or 0.1 V)
RI:Leveled Sinewave Generator
RI:All inputs AC or DC coupling
Performance Verification Procedure Step
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Table 1- 1: Waveform vertical deflection ( Cont.)
CharacteristicPerformance requirement
Luminance Filter GainReq: 1 ±1%
RI:Reference is FLAT at 50 kHz
Performance Verification Procedure Step
RI:Leveled Sinewave Generator.
Luminance and chrominance filter offset is typically 1mV.
: 13
Luminance Filter ResponseReq: ≤3 dB attenuation at 1 MHz