Rigol DS1204B User Manual (English)

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Questions and Answers:

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shannonhillAug 3, 2025
What to do if my Rigol DS1204B Test Equipment oscilloscope doesn't display any waveform after pressing the RUN/STOP button?
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  Ashley FriedmanAug 4, 2025
  If your Rigol Test Equipment oscilloscope isn't showing a waveform after you press RUN/STOP, here's what to check: * See if the Trigger Mode is set to “Normal” or “Single” and whether the trigger level is outside the signal range. If the trigger level is out of range, adjust it using the knob or by pressing the 50% button. * Alternatively, set the Trigger Mode to “AUTO”. * You can also push the AUTO button to attempt to automatically display the waveform.
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muellerlauraAug 8, 2025
How to fix a dark screen on my Rigol Test Equipment oscilloscope after powering it on?
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  Tim WellsAug 8, 2025
  If your Rigol Test Equipment oscilloscope screen remains dark after powering on, try these steps: * First, check the power cord connection to ensure it's secure. * Next, verify that the power switch is turned on. * If both are fine, restart the oscilloscope. If the problem persists after these steps, further assistance may be needed.
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Anthony FreemanAug 12, 2025
Why doesn't a waveform appear on my Rigol DS1204B after signal acquisition?
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  hooversarahAug 12, 2025
  If a waveform doesn't appear on your Rigol Test Equipment after signal acquisition, consider the following checks: * Ensure the probes are correctly connected to the signals and firmly attached to the channels. * Also, verify that the probes are properly connected to the object being tested and that the circuit generates a signal at the test point. * Finally, try repeating the acquisition.
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justincookAug 16, 2025
How to get a stable waveform display on Rigol DS1204B Test Equipment oscilloscope?
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  Rachel ReynoldsAug 16, 2025
  To achieve a stable waveform display on your Rigol Test Equipment oscilloscope, consider these adjustments: * Check that the Trigger Source is set to the channel you are using. * Verify the Trigger Type: use “Edge” for normal signals and “Video” for VIDEO signals. * Try switching the coupling to HF Rejection or LF Rejection to filter out noise that might be disturbing the trigger. * Adjust the trigger Sensitivity and the hold off time.
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Cassandra WilkinsAug 20, 2025
What causes incorrect measurement results on Rigol DS1204B Test Equipment (10x higher or lower)?
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  Adam FletcherAug 20, 2025
  If the measurement result on your Rigol Test Equipment is significantly off (10 times higher or lower than expected), the most likely cause is a mismatch between the probe attenuation and the channel attenuation. Check if the probe attenuation setting matches the channel attenuation setting.
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Holly PetersenAug 25, 2025
How do I resolve a ladder-like waveform display on my Rigol DS1204B Test Equipment oscilloscope?
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  juliesalazarAug 26, 2025
  If your Rigol Test Equipment oscilloscope displays a signal as a ladder-like waveform: * The time base setting may be too slow. Turn the horizontal knob to increase the horizontal resolution. * Alternatively, the display Type might be set to “Vectors”. Set it to “Dots” mode to improve the display.
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Sally KochAug 29, 2025
Why can't my Rigol DS1204B Test Equipment connect to a PC or PictBridge printer via USB?
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  Luis BrockAug 30, 2025
  If your Rigol Test Equipment is unable to connect to a PC or PictBridge printer via USB: * When connecting to a PC, if you see an “Unknown device” message or a prompt indicating a scanner or camera was found, go to the Utility menu, choose I/O Setting, and check the USB Device menu. If it's set to “PictBridge”, switch it to “Auto Detect” or “Computer”. * If connecting to a PictBridge printer is unsuccessful, switch the USB Device menu to “Auto Detect” or “PictBridge”. In either case, restarting the oscilloscope may be necessary.

Rigol DS1204B Specifications

General

Bandwidth	200 MHz
Channels	4
Display	7 inch TFT LCD
Timebase Range	2 ns/div to 50 s/div
Trigger Modes	Edge, Pulse, Video, Slope, Alternate
Weight	2.5 kg
Vertical Resolution	8 bits
Input Coupling	AC, DC, GND
Sample Rate	2 GSa/s
Display Resolution	800 x 480
Trigger Types	Edge, Pulse, Video
Interfaces	USB, LAN, GPIB (optional)
Input Impedance	1 MΩ
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 45-440 Hz