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  User’s Guide for DS1000B series 
 
To Understand the Vertical System 
As shown in Figure 1-9, there are several series buttons and knobs in the VERTICAL 
control area. The following exercises will gradually conduct you to be familiar with 
the using of the vertical parameters settings. 
 
 
Figure 1-9 
The vertical control window 
 
1. Center the signal on the display with the 
 knob. 
 
The 
 knob moves the signal vertically, and it is calibrated. Note that 
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 and AC components of the 
signal by simply noting its distance from the ground symbol.
 
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.