Chapter 1 Quick Start    RIGOL 
MSO1000Z/DS1000Z User’s Guide    1-7 
Function Inspection 
 
1.  Press Storage  Default to restore the oscilloscope to its default 
configuratiuon. 
2.  Connect the earth alligator clip of the probe to the “Ground Terminal” as shown 
in the figure below. 
3.  Use the probe to connect the input terminal of CH1 of the oscilloscope and the 
“Compensation Signal Output Terminal” of the probe. 
 
 
Figure 1-7 To Use the Compensation Signal 
 
4.  Press AUTO. 
5.  Observe the waveform on the display. In normal condition, the square waveform 
as shown in the figure below should be displayed. 
 
 
Figure 1-8 Square Waveform 
 
6.  Use the same method to test the other channels. If the square waveforms 
actually shown do not match that in the figure above, please perform “Probe 
Compensation”. 
 
 
To avoid electric shock when using the probe, please make sure that the 
insulated wire of the probe is in good condition and do not touch the 
metallic part of the probe when the probe is connected to high voltage 
 
 
The signal output from the probe compensation connector can only be used for 
probe compensation adjustment and can not be used for calibration. 
Compensation Signal Output Terminal 
Ground Terminal