RIGOL  Chapter 1 Quick Start 
1-6  DS2000E User’s Guide 
Function Inspection 
 
1.  Press Storage  Default to restore the oscilloscope to its factory state. 
2.  Connect the ground alligator clip of the probe to the "Ground Terminal" as 
shown in the figure below. 
3.  Connect one end of the probe to CH1 input terminal of the oscilloscope, and 
connect the other end to the "Probe Compensation Signal Output Terminal". 
 
Figure 1-6 Probe Compensation Signal Output Terminal/Ground Terminal 
 
4.  Set the probe attenuation to 10X, and then press AUTO. 
5.  Observe the waveform on the display. If the waveforms actually shown do not 
match that in the figure below, please perform "Probe Compensation". 
 
Figure 1-7 Probe Compensation Signal 
 
6.  Use the same method to test the other channels.  
 
WARNING 
To avoid electric shock when using the probe, please make sure that the 
insulated wire of the probe is in good condition. Do not touch the metallic 
part of the probe when the probe is connected to high voltage source. 
 
The probe compensation signal can only be used for probe compensation 
adjustment and cannot be used for calibration. 
Probe Compensation Signal Output Terminal 
Ground Terminal