Vector Voltmeter Measurement Guide : VVM Overview and Fundamentals : Main Menu
 
Main Menu
The main menu is the primary access point for all instrument controls and measurement selections. The main function for each main menu button is described below.
Main Menu
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FREQUENCY
Contains all frequency control settings such as center frequency, start and stop frequency and span. Refer to FREQUENCY Menu.
AMPLITUDE
Provides access to all amplitude-related settings including reference level, graticule scale, and attenuator/preamp settings. Refer to AMPLITUDE Menu.
MEASURE
Allows choosing the display view, select the measurement type, graph format and turn on/off zero reference. Refer to MEASURE Menu.
SWEEP
Allows continuous or single sweeping, setting IFBW sweep averaging. Refer to SWEEP Menu.
CALIBRATE
Starts/stops calibration, selects cal method and reference state. Refer to CALIBRATE Menu.
PRESET
Presets the mode. Refer to PRESET Menu for detailed information.
FILE
Used to save and recall instrument setups and measurements, limit lines, and screen images. Also provides access to save on event controls. Refer to Saving and Recalling Measurements.
Using Menus
Instrument setup, control, and measurement functions are performed through the use of menus. Menu behaviors are summarized below:
• Selecting a main menu button opens an associated menu.
• The name of the button pressed in the main menu is reflected in the title bar of the resulting menu.
• Menu buttons can change for various measurement settings, instrument setup parameters, and measurement views.
• Selecting the corresponding main menu button for a menu closes the menu.
• Touching status data, a parameter field, or label in the display area opens the corresponding menu and the associated keypad for editing that parameter setting.
• Selecting Accept, Cancel, or the X in the upper right corner closes the menu or keypad.