Getting Started
R&S
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CMW500
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You can also use the internal display and the external monitor in parallel, so that both
displays show the same image (dual display clone). For this configuration you must mod-
ify the display driver settings. They can be accessed for example via the Windows XP
Quick Launch Toolbar. Select "Digital Display" (the external monitor) as primary device
and "Notebook" (the internal display) as secondary device. A reboot may be required
after modification of the driver settings.
Please note that the default resolution configured for the external monitor equals 800 x
600 pixel. You can modify this value in the Windows XP settings. But the resolution is
reset to 800 x 600 pixel by each reboot.
2.3 Trying Out the Instrument
This chapter helps you to get familiar with the R&S CMW500. It provides sample sessions
with a generator, a measurement and a signaling application.
In the sample sessions you control the instrument manually, using a mouse and key-
board. You display the GUI on the built-in display (if available) or on an external monitor
or access it via a "Remote Desktop" connection.
As a prerequisite the instrument must be set up, connected to the mains system, and
started up. The required devices must be connected.
For additional information see:
● chapter 2.1, "Putting the Instrument into Operation", on page 11
● chapter 2.2.3, "Connecting External Devices", on page 25
● chapter 2.5.3.3, "Remote Desktop Connection", on page 48
Reset
To obtain predictable results it is recommendable to reset the R&S CMW500 to a definite
state before you try out the examples in this chapter. Press RESET to open the "Reset"
dialog and perform a preset.
2.3.1 Generating an RF Signal
Generators provide RF signals for test purposes. All generators are controlled in an anal-
ogous manner. The following example uses the General Purpose RF (GPRF) generator.
The GPRF generator provides an RF signal at constant frequency or at a series of con-
figurable frequencies and levels. It is also possible to generate an RF signal that is
modulated using a waveform file. All RF signals are configured in a similar way.
To configure the GPRF generator for dual-tone signal at constant frequency,
1. Open the "GPRF Generator" application, e.g. from the task bar (press "TASKS" to
open the task bar).
If the application is not present in the task bar, enable it in the "Generator/Signaling
Controller" dialog (press "SIGNAL GEN" to open the dialog).
Trying Out the Instrument
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