Service Manual FSH3-TV

Broadcasting
Division
Service Manual
TV Analyzer
R&S FSH3-TV
2111.7005.63
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Dear Customer,
R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
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R&S FSH3-TV Service Manual
Contents of Manual for Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSH3-TV
Service Manual - Instrument

The Service Manual - Instrument describes how to check compliance with rated specifications, as well
as instrument function, repair, troubleshooting and fault elimination. It contains all information required
when repairing the R&S FSH3-TV by replacing modules.
This Service Manual consists of four chapters and an annex (chapter 5) that describes how to ship the instru-
ment and to order spare parts.
Chapter 1 provides all the information necessary to check for compliance with rated specifica-
tions. The required test equipment is also specified.
Chapter 2 describes the manual adjustment of the calibration source and of the frequency ac-
curacy as well as the automatic adjustment of individual module data following mod-
ule replacement.
Chapter 3 describes the design as well as simple measures for repair and fault diagnosis, in-
cluding in particular the replacement of modules.
Chapter 4 contains information about extensions and modifications by installing instrument

software and retrofitting options.
Chapter 5 describes how to ship the instrument and order spare parts, and contains spare
parts lists.
Operating Manual
The Operating Manual provides information about the technical specifications, the controls and connec-
tors on the front and rear panel, required steps for placing the instrument into operation, the basic oper-
ating concept, as well as manual and remote control.
Typical measurement tasks are explained in detail using the functions of the user interface and program
examples.
The Operating Manual also provides useful information on preventive maintenance and fault diagnosis
by means of warnings and error messages output by the unit.
Quick Start Manual

The Quick Start Manual provides information about typical measurement tasks, the basic operation
concept, as well as manual. Each of these items is explained in detail using the functions of the user
interface and program examples.
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Service Manual R&S FSH3-TV
Service and Repair

If your equipment requires service or repair or if you want to order spare parts and modules, please
contact your Rohde & Schwarz support center or our spare parts express service.
Rohde & Schwarz representatives and the address of our spare parts express service are listed in the
front section of this service manual.
You will need to provide the following information in order for us to respond to your inquiries quickly and
accurately and to determine whether the warranty for your instrument is still valid:
• Instrument model
• Serial number
• Firmware version
• Detailed error description in case of repair
• Contact partner for checkbacks
Rohde & Schwarz offers the following calibrations:

• Calibration on R&S-type test systems. The calibration documentation meets the requirements of the
quality management system ISO 9000.
Refer to Chapter 5 for a detailed description of how to ship the instrument and to order spare parts.
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R&S FSH3-TV Test Instructions
1 Performance Test
Test Instructions
• The rated specifications of the analyzer are tested after a warm-up time of at least 15 minutes. Only
by adhering to this requirement can compliance with the guaranteed data be ensured.
• Values specified in the following sections are not guaranteed. Only the technical specifications
provided on the data sheet are binding.
• The values specified in the data sheet are the guaranteed limits.
• Inputs for settings during measurements are shown as following:
[<KEY>] Press a key on the front panel, eg [SPAN]
[<SOFTKEY>] Press a softkey, e.g. [MARKER -> PEAK].
[<nn unit>] Enter a value and terminate by entering the unit, e.g. [12 kHz].
Successive entries are separated by [:], e.g. [ BW : MANUAL RES BW : 3 kHz ].
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Measuring Equipment R&S FSH3-TV
Measuring Equipment and Accessories
Item Type of Equipment R&S order

Specifications recommended Use
equipment recommended no.
1 Signal generator Frequency: Frequency response

10 MHz to 3 GHz R&S SML03 1090.3000.13 Frequency accuracy of
Uncertainty of frequency: 0.1 ppm reference oscillator
Phase noise at 500 MHz:
< -100 dBc (1Hz) @ 10 kHz
< -110 dBc (1Hz) @ 100 kHz
< -130 dBc (1Hz) @ 1 MHz
2 6-dB divider Weinschel Frequency response

(power splitter) 1506A
3 Power meter R&S NRVD 0857.8008.02 Frequency response
4 Power sensor 1 MHz to 6 GHz R&S NRV-Z4 0828.3618.02 Frequency response

RSS 0.8%
Meter noise 20 pW
5 N cable Attenuation < 1 dB to 6 GHz Tracking generator output

level
6 50- 1 MHz to 6 GHz Noise display

termination
Return loss -10 dB
7 Analog TV TV standard B/G R&S SFM 2007.9106.50 Analog TV Receiver

Transmitter
Video S/N, weighted to CCIR 567 >
63 dB
8 Video Signal TV standard B/G R&S SGPF 2016.4049.02 Analog TV Receiver

Generator
R&S SAF 2007.1005.02
Video S/N, weighted to CCIR 567 >
70 dB R&S SFF 2007.1057.02
9 Video Analyzer TV standard B/G R&S VSA 2013.6057.03 CCVS output
10 Digital TV DVB-C QAM Modulator R&S SFQ 2072.5501.10 Digital TV Receiver QAM
Transmitter MER > 43 dB
11 Digital TV 8-VSB/ATSC Modulator R&S SFQ 2072.5501.10 Digital TV Receiver 8-VSB

Transmitter MER > 43 dB
12 Oszilloskop 50-J input impedance Tek TDS 3052 CCVS output measured
with Tek TDS 3052
TS-ASI amplitude
13 75- DC to 5 MHz R&S RMF2 0265.6863.00 CCVS output measured
termination with R&S VSA
14 75-J / 50-JK attenuation 5.7 dB to 6 dB Huber + TS-ASI amplitude

resistive Suhner
matching pad
6001.01.A
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R&S FSH3-TV Performance Test Spectrum Analyzer
Performance Test Spectrum Analyzer

Checking the frequency accuracy
Test equipment: Signal generator (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and

Accessories", item 1)
Test setup: Connect the signal generator to the RF input of the R&S FSH3-TV.
Signal generator settings: - Frequency 1 GHz

- Level -30 dBm
R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [ PRESET ]

- [ FREQ : 1 GHz ]
- [ SPAN : 100 kHz ]
- [ BW : MANUAL RES BW : 10 kHz ]
- [ MARKER : MARKER MODE : FREQ COUNT ]
Measurement: Read out the frequency value (Count:) of the marker.

Nominal frequency: ............................................................ 1.0 GHz ± 1 kHz
Note: The frequency of the reference oscillator can be adjusted by means of a

service function (refer to Chapter 2 "Adjustment").
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Performance Test Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSH3-TV
Checking the level accuracy and the frequency response

Test equipment: - Signal generator (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
- Power meter (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
- Power sensor (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
- 6-dB power splitter (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
Determining the level accuracy at 100 MHz

Test setup: Connect the power sensor (item 4) to the power meter and execute
function ´ZERO´ when there is no signal applied to the power sensor.
Connect the RF output of the signal generator to the input of the
divider.
Connect output 1 of the divider to the power sensor / power meter.
Connect output 2 of the divider to the RF input of the R&S FSH3-TV.
Signal generator settings: - Frequency 100 MHz

- Level 6 dBm
Determine the output power of the signal generator with the power
meter. Adjust the output power of the generator until the power meter
shows
0 dBm.
R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [ SETUP : GENERAL: PRESET SETTINGS: DEFAULT]

- [ PRESET ]
- [ FREQ : 100 MHz ]
- [ AMPT: 0 dBm ]
- [ SPAN : 100 kHz ]
- [ TRACE : DETECTOR : RMS ]
Set the marker to the peak of the signal.

- [ MARKER: SET MARKER: PEAK ]
Evaluation: The difference between the signal levels measured with the power meter
and the level reading of the marker reflects the absolute level error of the
R&S FSH3-TV. It can be calculated as:
Level error100 MHz = L - Lpowermeter
Checking the frequency response

For the measurement of the frequency response, the value at 100 MHz for each reference level setting
is used as the reference. The reference level influences the RF attenuation (RF attenuation = +10 dBm
+ reference level).
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Test setup: Connect the RF output of the signal generator to the input of the
divider.
Connect output 2 of the divider to the RF input of the SA.
Signal generator settings: - Frequency {fin} *

- Level -4 dBm
Determine the output power of the signal generator with the power meter.
Adjust the output power of the generator until the power meter shows
-10 dBm.
- [ PRESET ]
- [ SETUP : HARDWARE SETUP: DYNAMIC RANGE: LOW NOISE ]
- [ AMPT : Ref_Lev*) ]
- [ SPAN : 100 kHz ]
- [ FREQ : CENTER : {fin} * ]
*) Refer to table under “Performance Test Report” for values of Ref_Lev
and fin.
The frequency response with RF preamplifier has to be checked also. To
switch it on please enter:
- [ SETUP : HARDWARE SETUP: PREAMP: ON ]
Reference measurement:
- Level -4 dBm
Evaluation: Determine signal level Lpowermeter.
The signal level L is displayed by the level reading of the marker.
Ref100MHz = L - Lpowermeter
Measurement:
Signal generator settings: - Frequency {fin}
Refer to table under “Performance Test Report” for values of {fin}.
Power meter settings: Determine the signal level Lpowermeter. To achieve higher accuracy,
compensating the frequency response of the power sensor is
recommended.
R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [ FREQ : {fin} ]
Refer to table under “Performance Test Report” for values of {fin}.
Evaluation: The frequency response can be calculated as:
Frequency response = L - Lpowermeter - Ref100 MHz
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Checking the accuracy of the RF attenuator

Test principle: The RF attenuator of the R&S FSH3-TV can be switched from 0 to 30 dB
in 10-dB increments by changing the reference level (RF attenuation =
+10 dBm + reference level).

Frequency 100 MHz
Maximum level 6 dBm
divider.

- Level -14 dBm
meter. Adjust the output power of the signal generator until the power
meter shows -20 dBm ± 0.2 dB.

- [ PRESET ]
- [ SETUP : HARDWARE SETUP: DYNAMIC RANGE: LOW NOISE ]
- [ FREQ : 100 MHz ]
- [ SPAN : 10 kHz ]
- [ BW : MANUAL VIDEO BW : 100 Hz ]
- [ AMPT: 0 dBm ]
Reference measurement: Set the marker to the peak of the signal.
[ MARKER: SET MARKER: PEAK ]
Ref0dBm = L - Lpowermeter
Measurement

- Level Ref_Lev *) – 14 dB
*) Refer to table under “Performance Test Report” for values of {Ref_Lev}.
shows the value Ref_Lev – 10 dB.
R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [ AMPT : {Ref_Lev} ]

Evaluation: The signal level L is displayed by the level reading of the marker.
The difference between the level inaccuracy of the R&S FSH3-TV and
Ref0dBm (at 10 dB RF-Att) is the uncertainty of the RF attenuation:
IF-Gainaccuracy = (L - Lpowermeter ) – Ref0dBm
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Checking the accuracy of the IF gain setting

Test principle: The IF gain of the R&S FSH3-TV can be switched from 0 to 15 dB by
changing the reference level.

Frequency 100 MHz
Maximum level -10 dBm
divider.
Connect output 2 of the divider to the RF input of the SA.

- Level -4 dBm
shows -10 dBm ± 0.2 dB.

- [ PRESET ]
- [ FREQ: 100 MHz ]
- [ SPAN : 10 kHz ]
- [ BW : MANUAL RES BW: 1 kHz ]
- [ BW : MANUAL VIDEO BW : 100 Hz ]
- [ AMPT : Ref_Lev *)]
*) Refer to table under “Performance Test Report” for values of {Ref_Lev}.

Ref-10dBm = L - Lpowermeter
Measurement

- Level Ref_Lev + 6 dB
shows the value Ref_Lev ± 0.2 dB.
R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [ AMPT : {Ref_Lev} ]

*) Refer to table under “Performance Test Report” for values of Ref_Lev.
- [MARKER: SET MARKER: PEAK ]
Ref-10dBm (at 0 dB IF gain) is the uncertainty of the IF gain:
IF-Gainaccuracy = (L - Lpowermeter ) - Ref-10dBm
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Checking the displayed average noise floor

Test equipment: 50- termination (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
Test setup: Terminate the RF input of the R&S FSH3-TV with 50 .

- [ PRESET ]
- [ SPAN : ZERO SPAN ]
- [ Manual Res BW : 1 kHz ]
- [ Manual Video BW : 10 Hz ]
- [ TRACE : TRACE MODE: AVERAGE ]
- [ AMPT : -30 dBm ]
- [ FREQ : {fn} ]
Refer to table under “Performance Test Report” for values of fn.
Measurement: Read out the marker level.
Evaluation: The displayed average noise floor is displayed by the level reading of the
marker.
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Checking the phase noise

Test equipment: Signal generator (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
Frequency 500 MHz
Level 0 dBm
Phase noise at 500 MHz: < -100 dBc (1Hz) @ 10 kHz
< -110 dBc (1Hz) @ 100 kHz
< -120 dBc (1Hz) @ 1 MHz
Test setup: Connect the RF output of the signal generator to the RF input of the
R&S FSH3-TV.

- Level 8 dBm *)
*) The overrange of the AD converter is used for higher dynamic range.

- [ PRESET ]
- [ FREQ : 500 MHz ]
- [ AMPT : 0 dBm ]
- [ SPAN : {span} ]
- [ BW : RBW MANUAL : {RBW} ]
Depending on the offset, refer to the table below for values of RBW and
span.
- [ TRACE : TRACE MODE: AVERAGE ]
- Marker to peak
[MARKER: SET MARKER: PEAK ]
- Delta marker to {offset}
[MARKER: DELTA: {offset}: kHz ]
- Set marker mode to noise measurement
[MARKER: MARKER MODE: NOISE ]
Evaluation: The phase noise is displayed in the marker field by the reading
Delta [dBc/Hz]´.
Phase noise measurement settings
Offset Span RBW
30 kHz 100 kHz 1 kHz
100 kHz 220 kHz 10 kHz
1 MHz 2.2 MHz 100 kHz
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Checking the display linearity

Test setup: Connect the power sensor (item 4) to the power meter and execute
function ´ZERO´ when there is no signal applied to the power sensor.
Connect the RF output of the signal generator to the input of the
divider.
1st Measurement
0 to 30 dB below reference level

- Level + 6 dBm
shows
0 dBm.

- [ PRESET ]
- [ AMPT: 0 dBm ]
- [ FREQ: 100 MHz ]
- [ SPAN : 10 kHz ]
- [ SWEEP: MANUAL SWPTIME : 1 s ]

Ref0dBm = L - Lpowermeter

- Level Sig_Lev + 6 dB
Refer to table under “Performance Test Report” for values of {Sig_Lev}.
shows the value of {Sig_Lev}.
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Ref0dBm is the uncertainty of the display linearity:
Linearityuncertainty = (L - Lpowermeter ) – Ref0dBm
2nd Measurement Because the sensitivity of the power meter is limited, the internal RF
30 to 50 dB below reference attenuator of the Galaxy is used to increase the dynamic range of the
level input signal.
R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [ AMPT: 20 dBm ]

- Level - 4 dBm
shows
-10 dBm.

With the result of the 1st linearity measurement, a new correction factor is
to be calculated. “Linearityuncertainty (-30dB)” is the measured uncertainty of
the R&S FSH3-TV linearity at 30 dB below reference level.
Ref20dBm = (L - Lpowermeter ) – Linearityuncertainty (-30dB)

- Level Sig_Lev + 6 dB
Refer to table under “Performance Test Report” for values of {Sig_Lev}.
shows the value Sig_Lev ± 0.2 dB.
Ref20dBm is the uncertainty of the display linearity:
Linearityuncertainty = (L - Lpowermeter ) – Ref20dBm
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Performance Test Tracking Generator R&S FSH3-TV
Performance Test Tracking Generator

Checking output level / frequency response
Test equipment: - N cable (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and Accessories“,
item 5)
Frequency up to 3 GHz
Maximum attenuation < 0.2 dB
Test setup: Connect the tracking generator output to the RF input of the
R&S FSH3-TV.

- [ PRESET ]
- [ MEAS: TRACKING GENERATOR ]
- [ AMPT : REF 10 dB ]
- [ FREQ : START FREQ 10 MHz ]
The output level of the tracking generator can be set to 0 dBm. Check the
output level also with this setting:
- [ SETUP : GENERAL: PRESET SETTINGS: DEFAULT]

- [ PRESET ]
- [ MEAS: TRACKING GENERATOR ]
- [ MEAS: TG ATT 0 dB ]
- [ AMPT : REF 10 dB ]
- [ FREQ : START FREQ 10 MHz ]
- [ FREQ : STOP FREQ 3 GHz ]
Measurement: Tune the marker to the maximum level of the trace.

- [MARKER: <tune the marker> ]
Read out the marker level.
Tune the marker to the minimum value of the trace.
Read out the marker level.
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R&S FSH3-TV Performance Test Analog TV Receiver
Performance Test Analog TV Receiver

Checking the video and audio demodulation performance
Test equipment: Analog TV Transmitter (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
Video Signal Generator (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
Test setup: Connect the Video Generator output to the TV transmitter VF input on
front panel.
Connect the RF output of the TV transmitter to the RF input of the
R&S FSH3-TV.
R&S SGPF, R&S SAF, R&S SFF - Amplitude cal.

Video generator settings: - CCIR 17 signal located in line 17
- Black signal located in line 6
R&S SFM TV transmitter - Press function key F2 during startup for default settings of SFM.
settings: - STANDARD B/G, general, Mono 1-Mono 2
- VIDEO, Testgen. external, Front 75 J
- RF FREQUENCY 1000 MHz
- RF LEVEL -15 dBm
- MODULATOR, Vision Modulator, Residual Carrier 11 %
R&S FSH3-TV settings, - [ SETUP : GENERAL: PRESET SETTINGS: DEFAULT]

Vision modulation measurement: - [PRESET]
- [SETUP: LOCAL SETTINGS: ANALOG TV STANDARD: G/H:
GENERAL: FM5.5/FM5.742]
- [MEASURE: MEASURE: ANALOG TV RECEIVER: VISION
MODULATION]
- [ FREQ : 1000 MHz ]
- [ TRACE: TRACE MODE: AVERAGE: 5 ENTER]
- [ MEASURE : LEVEL: LEVEL ADJUST]
Evaluation modulation depth: The modulation depth of the vision carrier is displayed. The measured
modulation depth is applied for calculation of the luminance bar amplitude
at 89 % modulation depth.
R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [MEASURE: MEASURE: ANALOG TV RECEIVER: MEASUREMENT

LIST]
- [ FREQ: 1000 MHz ]
- [ MEASURE: LEVEL: LEVEL ADJUST]
Evaluation Video S/N, The weighted Video S/N (bar), the luminance bar amplitude, the FM
Luminance Bar Amplitude at carrier presence and the FM audio mode is displayed in the measurement
89 % modulation depth, FM list.
sound carrier presence and The luminance bar amplitude at 89 % modulation depth can be
FM mode: calculated:
CurrentLumBarAmpl(abs)
LumBarAmpl @ 89%ModDepth =
CurrentModDepth 1.1236V
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Performance Test Analog TV Receiver R&S FSH3-TV
Checking the Video output level at CCVS output

Using R&S VSA
Video Analyzer (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
75-J Ktermination (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
front panel.
R&S FSH3-TV.
Connect the BNC connector of the R&S FSH3-TV to the input A of the
Video Analyzer
Terminate the input A with 75-JK termination.
R&S SGPF, R&S SAF, R&S SFF - Amplitude cal. (= default)

Video generator settings: - CCIR 17 signal located in line 17 (= default)
R&S SFM TV transmitter - Press function key F2 during startup for default settings of SFM.
- RF LEVEL -15 dBm
R&S FSH3-TV settings, - [ SETUP : GENERAL: PRESET SETTINGS: DEFAULT]

Vision modulation measurement: - [PRESET]
MODULATION]
- [ FREQ : 1000 MHz ]
R&S FSH3-TV settings, - [SELECT MEASURE: MEASUREMENT LIST]

Video output level measurement: - [LEVEL: LEVEL ADJUST]
- [SETUP: HARDWARE SETUP: BNC I/O MODE: CCVS OUT]
R&S VSA settings: - Press softkey DEFAULT during startup for default settings of VSA.
- Set average factor to 32
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R&S FSH3-TV Performance Test Analog TV Receiver
Evaluation The R&S VSA displays the video parameter Lum Bar Amplitude (abs)
Luminance Bar Amplitude at which the CCVS output provides with the current vision modulation depth.
89 % modulation depth: The luminance bar amplitude at 89 % modulation depth can be
calculated:
CurrentLumBarAmpl(abs)
LumBarAmpl @ 89%ModDepth =
Using Tek TDS 3xxx

Oscilloscope (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
Resistive Matching Pad (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
front panel.
R&S FSH3-TV.
Connect the BNC connector of the R&S FSH3-TV to the 75-J
connector of the Resistive Matching Pad.
Connect the 50-J connector of the Resistive Matching Pad to the CH1
input of the oscilloscope.
R&S SGPF, R&S SAF, R&S SFF - Amplitude cal. (= default)

Video generator settings for - CCIR 17 signal located in line 17 (= default)
modulation depth measurement:
R&S SFM TV transmitter - Press function key F2 during startup for default setting of SFM.
- RF LEVEL -15 dBm
R&S FSH3-TV settings for Vision - [ SETUP : GENERAL: PRESET SETTINGS: DEFAULT]
modulation measurement: - [PRESET]
MODULATION]
- [ FREQ : 1000 MHz ]
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Performance Test Analog TV Receiver R&S FSH3-TV
R&S FSH3-TV settings for Video Luminance Bar Amplitude [SELECT MEASURE: MEASUREMENT LIST]
level measurement: - [LEVEL: LEVEL ADJUST]
- [SETUP: HARDWARE SETUP: BNC I/O MODE: CCVS OUT]
Oscilloscope TDS 3xxx settings: - SAVE/RECALL: RECALL FACTORY SETUP

- VERTICAL MENU: CUPLING CH1: 50 J
- VERTICAL MENU: SCALE CH1: 100 mVJ
- VERTICAL MENU: BANDWIDTH CH1: 20 MHz
- TRIGGER MENU: SOURCE: CH1
- TRIGGER MENU: TYPE: VIDEO
- TRIGGER MENU: STANDARD: 625/PAL
- TRIGGER MENU: TRIGGER ON: FIELD ODD
- HORIZONTAL MENU: DELAY: ON
- HORIZONTAL MENU: DELAY: 1.010 ms
- HORIZONTAL MENU: SCALE: 1 [s
- MEASURE MENU: GATING: SCREEN
- MEASURE MENU: SELECT MEASUREMENT: AMPLITUDE
- AQUIRE MENU: MODE: AVERAGE 16
- AQUIRE MENU: SINGLE SEQUENCE
Evaluation The oscilloscope TEK TDS3xxx displayes the amplitude which the
Luminance Bar Amplitude at CCVS output provides after the resistive matching pad with the current
89 % modulation depth: vision modulation depth.
The luminance bar amplitude at the CCVS output on 75 Ohm load at
89 % modulation depth can be calculated:
Amplitude 2.46
LumBarAmpl @ 89% ModDepth =
Checking the power measurement in Analog TV and Digital TV

Receiver modes
Test equipment: none
R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [SETUP: HARDWARE SETUP: TV CALIBRATION
Evaluation: The power measurement of the Analog TV and Digital TV Receiver

modes is calibrated.
If the TV calibration routine is successfully completed, the power
measurement of the Analog TV Receiver and Digital TV Receiver is
matched to the Analyzer mode. Otherwise an error message is reported.
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R&S FSH3-TV Performance Test Digital TV Receiver
Performance Test Digital TV Receiver

Only if the option R&S FSHTV-K21 or R&S FSHTV-K22 is installed.
Checking the QAM Modulation Error Ratio performance

Only if the option R&S FSHTV-K21 is installed.
Test equipment: Digital TV Transmitter (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and

Test setup: Connect the RF output of the TV transmitter to the RF input of the
R&S FSH3-TV.
R&S SFQ TV transmitter - Press function key F2 during startup for default setting of SFQ.
settings: - RF FREQUENCY FREQUENCY 1000 MHz
- RF LEVEL: RF LEVEL -15 dBm
- MODULATION: DVB-C QAM
- MODULATION: CAL I/Q ONCE (F3)
- I/Q CODER: SYMBOL RATE 6.9 Msymb/s
- I/Q CODER: MODE: NULL PRBS PACKET

- [PRESET]
- [SETUP: LOCAL SETTINGS: DIGITAL TV STANDARD: QAM / DVB-C /
J.83/A EU CABLE
- [MEASURE: MEASURE: DIGITAL TV RECEIVER: MEASUREMENT
LIST]
- [ FREQ : 1000 MHz ]
- [ MEASURE: LEVEL ADJUST]
Evaluation: The Modulation Error Ratio is displayed in the measurement list.
Checking the 8-VSB/ATSC Modulation Error Ratio performance

Only if the option R&S FSHTV-K22 is installed.

R&S FSH3-TV.
R&S SFQ TV transmitter - Press function key F2 during startup for default setting of SFQ.
settings: - RF LEVEL: RF LEVEL -15 dBm
- MODULATION: ATSC VSB
- MODULATION: CAL I/Q ONCE (F3)
- I/Q CODER: INPUT SELECT: ASI
- RF FREQUENCY PILOT 1000 MHz
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Performance Test Digital TV Receiver R&S FSH3-TV

- [PRESET]
- [SETUP: LOCAL SETTINGS: DIGITAL TV STANDARD: 8-VSB / ATSC
LIST]
- [ FREQ : 8-VSB PILOT 1000 MHz ]
Evaluation: The Modulation Error Ratio is displayed in the measurement list.
Checking the TS-ASI output level at TS-ASI output

Only if the option R&S FSHTV-K21 or R&S FSHTV-K22 is installed.

Accessories", item 10 / 11)
Oscilloscope (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
Resistive Matching Pad (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
R&S FSH3-TV.
Connect the BNC connector of the R&S FSH3-TV to the 75-J
connector of the Resistive Matching Pad.
Connect the 50-J connector of the Resistive Matching Pad to the CH1
input of the oscilloscope.
R&S SFQ TV transmitter settings - Press function key F2 during startup for default setting of SFQ.
in case of QAM DVB-C: - RF FREQUENCY FREQUENCY 1000 MHz
- RF LEVEL: RF LEVEL -15 dBm
- MODULATION: DVB-C QAM
R&S SFQ TV transmitter settings - Press function key F2 during startup for default setting of SFQ.
in case of 8-VSB / ATSC: - RF LEVEL: RF LEVEL -15 dBm
- MODULATION: ATSC VSB
- I/Q CODER: INPUT SELECT: ASI
- RF FREQUENCY PILOT 1000 MHz
- MODULATION: F3 (=CAL I/Q ONCE)
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R&S FSH3-TV Performance Test Digital TV Receiver
R&S FSH3-TV settings in case - [ SETUP : GENERAL: PRESET SETTINGS: DEFAULT]

of QAM DVB-C:
- [PRESET]
- [SETUP: LOCAL SETTINGS: DIGITAL TV STANDARD: QAM / DVB-C /
J.83/A EU CABLE
- [SETUP: HARDWARE SETUP: BNC I/O MODE: TS-ASI OUT]
LIST]
- [ FREQ : 1000 MHz ]
R&S FSH3-TV settings in case - [PRESET]

of 8-VSB / ATSC:
- [SETUP: LOCAL SETTINGS: DIGITAL TV STANDARD: 8-VSB / ATSC
- [SETUP: HARDWARE SETUP: BNC I/O MODE: TS-ASI OUT]
LIST]
- [ FREQ : 8-VSB PILOT 1000 MHz ]
Oscilloscope settings: [SAVE/RECALL: RECALL FACTORY SETUP]

[VERTICAL MENU: 50 J]; (Input impedance of CH1 is set to 50 J.)
[HORIZONTAL SCALE: 2 ns]
[VERTICAL SCALE: 50 mVJ]
[MEASURE: AMPLITUDE]
Evaluation: TS_ASI_Amplitude = Amplitude 2.46
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Performance Test Report Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSH3-TV
Performance Test Report Spectrum Analyzer

Table 1-1 Performance Test Report Spectrum Analyzer
ROHDE & SCHWARZ Performance Test Report Spectrum Analyzer Version 1 August 2005
Model ( ):
Order number:
Serial number:
Test person:
Date:
Sign:
Characteristic Included in Min. value Actual value Max. value Unit
Frequency accuracy Page 1.3

Reference oscillator
0.999998 ________ 1.000002 GHz
Level accuracy Page 1.4

at 100 MHz with
Ref_Lev = 0 dBm -0.5 ________ +0.5 dB
Frequency response Page 1.4

with
Ref_Lev = 20 dBm
ffresp
10 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
100 MHz Reference dB
500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
1000 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
1500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2000 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2990 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
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R&S FSH3-TV Performance Test Report Spectrum Analyzer

with
Ref_Lev = 10 dBm
ffresp
10 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
1000 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
1500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2000 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2990 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB

with
Ref_Lev = 0 dBm
ffresp
10 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
1000 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
1500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2000 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2990 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB

with
Ref_Lev = -10 dBm
ffresp
10 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
1000 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
1500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2000 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2990 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
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with PreAmp = ON
Ref_Lev = -15 dBm
ffresp
10 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
1000 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
1500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2000 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2990 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB

with PreAmp = ON
Ref_Lev = -25 dBm
ffresp
10 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
1000 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
1500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2000 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2500 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
2990 MHz -1 ________ +1 dB
Attenuator accuracy Page 1.6
RF_Att / Ref_Lev :
0 dB / -10 dBm -0.5 ________ +0.5 dB
10 dB / 0 dBm - Reference - -
20 dB / 10 dBm -0.5 ________ +0.5 dB
30 dB / 20 dBm -0.5 ________ +0.5 dB
PreAmp = ON
0 dB / -15 dBm -0.5 ________ +0.5 dB
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R&S FSH3-TV Performance Test Report Spectrum Analyzer
IF gain Page 1.7

Switching accuracy
Reference level
-10 dBm - Reference - -
-15 dBm -0.5 ________ +0.5 dB
-20 dBm -0.5 ________ +0.5 dB
-25 dBm -0.5 ________ +0.5 dB
Displayed average Page 1.8

Noise floor
fnoise:
9.9 MHz - ________ -105 dBm
101 MHz - ________ -105 dBm
501 MHz - ________ -105 dBm
1001 MHz - ________ -105 dBm
1501 MHz - ________ -105 dBm
2001 MHz - ________ -105 dBm
2501 MHz - ________ -105 dBm
2999 MHz - ________ -105 dBm
Displayed average Page 1.8

Noise floor with
PreAmp = ON
fnoise:
9.9 MHz - ________ -120 dBm
101 MHz - ________ -120 dBm
501 MHz - ________ -120 dBm
1001 MHz - ________ -120 dBm
1501 MHz - ________ -120 dBm
2001 MHz - ________ -120 dBm
2499 MHz - ________ -120 dBm
2999 MHz - ________ -115 dBm
Phase noise Page 1.9

at 500 MHz
Offset frequency:
30 kHz - ________ -85 dBc (1Hz)
100 kHz - ________ -100 dBc (1Hz)
1 MHz - ________ -120 dBc (1Hz)
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Display linearity Page 1.10

0 to -30 dB
Reference level:
0 dBm
Sig_Lev :
0 dBm - Reference - -
-5 dBm -0.2 ________ +0.2 dB
-10 dBm -0.2 ________ +0.2 dB
-15 dBm -0.2 ________ +0.2 dB
-20 dBm -0.2 ________ +0.2 dB
- 25 dBm -0.2 ________ +0.2 dB
- 30 dBm -0.2 ________ +0.2 dB
Display linearity Page 1.10

-30 to -50 dB
Reference level:
20 dBm
Sig_Lev :
-10 dBm - Reference - -

-15 dBm -0.3 ________ +0.3 dB
-20 dBm -0.3 ________ +0.3 dB
- 25 dBm -0.3 ________ +0.3 dB
- 30 dBm -0.3 ________ +0.3 dB
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R&S FSH3-TV Performance Test Report Tracking Generator
Performance Test Report Tracking Generator

Table 1-2 Performance Test Report Tracking Generator
ROHDE & SCHWARZ Performance Test Report Tracking Generator Version 1 August 2005
Serial number:
Test person:
Date:
Sign:
R&S°FSH3-TV: Page 1.12

Level accuracy
output level: -20 dBm
Maximum value -3 ________ +5 dB

Minimum value -7 ________ -1 dB

Level accuracy
output level: 0 dBm
Maximum value -3 ________ +5 dB

Minimum value -7 ________ -1 dB
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Performance Test Report Analog TV Receiver R&S FSH3-TV
Performance Test Report Analog TV Receiver

Table 1-3 Performance Test Report Analog TV Receiver
ROHDE & SCHWARZ Performance Test Report Analog TV Receiver Version 1 August 2005
Serial number:
Test person:
Date:
Sign:
Video S/N Page 1.13

55 ________ dB
Luminance Bar Page 1.13

Amplitude @ 89 %
modulation depth 650 ________ 750 mV
FM Sound Carrier 1 Page 1.13

present ________
FM Sound Carrier 2 Page 1.13

present ________
FM Mode Page 1.13

Dual Sound ________
Luminance Bar Page 1.14

Amplitude @ 89 %
modulation depth at
CCVS output 650 ________ 750 mV
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R&S FSH3-TV Performance Test Report Digital TV Receiver
Performance Test Report Digital TV Receiver

Only if option R&S FSHTV-K21 or FSHTV-K22 is installed.
Table 1-4 Performance Test Report Digital TV Receiver
ROHDE & SCHWARZ Performance Test Report Digital TV Receiver Version 1 August 2005
Serial number:
Test person:
Date:
Sign:

MER (QAM)
(Only if option
R&S FSHTV-K21 is
installed.) 37 ________ dB

MER (8-VSB)
(Only if option
R&S FSHTV-K22 is
installed.) 37 ________ dB

TS-ASI output level 700 ________ 900 mV
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R&S FSH3-TV Quick Verification
2 Adjustment
This chapter describes the adjustment of the software-controlled module data following the replacement
of modules.
The R&S FSH3-TV permits the following manual adjustments:
• Adjustment of the 10-MHz reference oscillator that determines the frequency accuracy of the
R&S FSH3-TV.
• Adjustment of the level accuracy of the R&S FSH3-TV for different attenuator settings.
Adjustment enables you to maintain and restore the data integrity of the instrument.
Manual adjustments must be performed at an ambient temperature between +20°C and +30°C after the
instrument has warmed up.
After the adjustments have been performed, the R&S FSH3-TV offers full data integrity. This can be
verified by performing the Performance Test as described in Chapter 1.
Verifying the functionality of the R&S FSH3-TV is recommended before you start performing
adjustments or the performance test. The verification procedure is described in the following section,
”Quick Verification”.
Quick Verification
The quick verification procedure verifies hardware functionality before full testing can start. Testing of
the following is recommended:
• On/off functionality
• Connections of the power adapter and the AF output
• Display
• Level and noise in Analyzer mode
• S/N in Analog TV Receiver mode
• MER in Digital TV Receiver mode (only if option R&S FSHTV-K21 or/and R&S FSHTV-K22 is
installed)
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Measurement Equipment and Accessories for Quick Verification R&S FSH3-TV
Measurement Equipment and Accessories for Quick

Verification
The quick verification procedure requires a limited amount of equipment.
Item Type of Equipment R&S order

Specifications recommended Use
1 Signal generator Frequency: 10 MHz to 3 GHz R&S SML 1090.3000.13 Level
2 N-cable Attenuation: < 0.2 dB to 3 GHz Tracking generator output

level
3 Analog TV Video S/N, weighted to CCIR 567 R&S SFM 2007.9106.50 S/N of Analog TV Receiver
Transmitter > 63 dB
4 Video Signal Video S/N, weighted to CCIR 567 R&S SAF 2007.1005.02 S/N of Analog TV Receiver
Generator > 70 dB
5 Digital TV MER > 43 dB R&S SFQ 2072.5501.10 Digital TV Receiver

Transmitter
(only if option
FSHTV-K21
or/and FSH-K22 is
installed)
Verifying on/off functionality

None
Test equipment
Switch instrument ON.
R&S FSH3-TV settings
Measurement Verify that the instrument switches ON.
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R&S FSH3-TV Measurement Equipment and Accessories for Quick Verification
Verifying power and AF connections

None
Test equipment
AC power adapter
Accessories
Headphone

Connect the AC power supply.
Reference measurement Verify in the display that the battery symbol changes to a power
plug.
Connect the headphone.

- [ Marker : MARKER DEMOD : AM ]
Reference measurement Verify that a noise signal is heard on the headphone.
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Verifying the display

None
Test equipment
Reference measurement Check the display for disturbance.
Verifying the level and noise

The RF attenuator of the R&S FSH3-TV can be switched from 0 to 30 dB
Test principle
by changing the reference level in the instrument.
Signal generator (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
Test equipment
Accessories for Quick Verification", item 1).
Frequency 100 MHz
Maximum level 6 dBm
Test setup Connect the RF output of the signal generator to the input of the
R&S FSH3-TV.
- Frequency 100 MHz
Signal generator settings
- Level - 20 dBm
- [ SETUP : GENERAL: PRESET SETTINGS: DEFAULT PRESET ]
- [ FREQ : 100 MHz ]
- [ SPAN : 10 kHz ]
- [ BW : RES BW MANUAL : 1 kHz ]
- [ BW : VIDEO BW MANUAL : 100 Hz ]
- [ AMPT: 0 dBm ]
Verification Read the level and verify that it shows -20 dBm +/- 2 dB.
Verify that the noise level in the display is < - 60 dBm.
Check 30 dB attenuation
- Level -30 dBm
Change signal generator setting
- [ AMPT : -10 dBm]
Change R&S FSH3-TV setting
- Level -10 dBm
- [ AMPT : 10 dBm ]
- Level 0 dBm
- [ AMPT : 20 dBm ]
Verification Read the level and verify that it shows 0 dBm +/- 2 dB.
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Verify the tracking generator output level

The generator output must be connected to the RF input and verified.
Test principle
None
Test equipment
Test setup Connect the generator output to the RF input of the

R&S FSH3-TV.

- [ MEAS : TRACKING GEN ]
Verification Verify that the level of the sweep shows 0 dB +5 /-7 dB.
Following internal calibration, verify that the level shows 0 +/-1
dB.
Verify the S/N of the Analog TV Receiver

The Analog TV Transmitter output must be connected to the RF input and
Test principle
the weighted signal to noise ratio must be verified.
Test equipment - Analog TV Transmitter

- Video Signal Generator
Test setup Connect the Video Signal Generator output to the video input
of the Analog TV Transmitter.
Connect the Analog TV Transmitter output to the RF input of the
R&S FSH3-TV.
- Standard B/G PAL

Video Signal Generator settings
- CCIR 17 position Line 17
- Quiet Line Line 6
- Standard B/G, Dual FM sound
Analog TV Transmitter settings
- Frequency 100 MHz
- Level .................................................................. - 20 dBm
- [ SETUP : LOCAL SETTINGS: ANALOG TV STANDARD: B. GENERAL.
FM 5.5 / FM 5.742 ]
- [SETUP : GENERAL: PRESET SETTINGS: DEFAULT PRESET ]
- [ MEAS : ANALOG TV RECEIVER: MEASUREMENT LIST ]
- [ FREQ : VISION CARRIER: 100 MHz ]
- [ MEAS : SET TEST LINE: CCIR 17: Line 17]
- [ MEAS : SET TEST LINE: QUIET: Line 6]
- [ MEAS : LEVEL: LEVEL ADJUST]
Verification Verify that the S/N VIDEO WEIGHTED shows > 55 dB.
Note: The Video S/N, weighted to CCIR 567 of the Analog TV
Transmitter must be greater than 63 dB.
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Verify the MER of the Digital TV Receiver (option R&S FSHTV-K21)

The Digital TV Transmitter output must be connected to the RF input and
Test principle
the Modulation Error Ratio (MER) must be verified.
Test equipment - Digital TV Transmitter (QAM)
Test setup Connect the Digital TV Transmitter output to the RF input of the
R&S FSH3-TV.
- Standard DVB-C (J.83/A)

Digital TV Transmitter settings
- QAM order 64
- Symbol rate 6.9 Msymb/s
- Frequency 100 MHz
- Level - 20 dBm
- [ SETUP : LOCAL SETTINGS: DIGITAL TV STANDARD: QAM / DVB-C

/J.83/B – EU CABLE ]
- [ MEAS : DIGITAL TV RECEIVER: CONSTELLATION DIAGRAM ]
- [ FREQ : CENTER FREQ: 100 MHz ]
- [ MEAS : LEVEL ADJUST]
Verification Verify that the MER shows > 37 dB.
Note: The MER of the Digital TV Transmitter must be better than

43 dB.
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Verify the MER of the Digital TV Receiver (option R&S FSHTV-K22)

The Digital TV Transmitter output must be connected to the RF input and
Test principle
the Modulation Error Ratio (MER) must be verified.
Test equipment - Digital TV Transmitter (8-VSB / ATSC)
Test setup Connect the Digital TV Transmitter output to the RF input of the
R&S FSH3-TV.
- Standard 8-VSB / ATSC

Digital TV Transmitter settings
- Symbol rate 10.672238 Msymb/s
- Pilot frequency 100 MHz
- Level - 20 dBm
- [ SETUP : LOCAL SETTINGS: DIGITAL TV STANDARD: 8-VSB -

ATSC]
- [ MEAS : DIGITAL TV RECEIVER: CONSTELLATION DIAGRAM ]
- [ FREQ : 8-VSB PILOT: 100 MHz ]
- [ MEAS : LEVEL ADJUST]
Verification Verify that the MER shows > 37 dB.
Note: The MER of the Digital TV Transmitter must be better than

43 dB.
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Adjustment R&S FSH3-TV
Adjustment
This section describes the measurement equipment and accessories required for the manual
adjustment of the R&S FSH3-TV, the appropriate preparations of the equipment, and the individual
adjustments.
An adjustment program provides the instructions for the input settings.

Adjustment functions
Caution:
Only qualified personnel should carry out the re-alignment since any change
substantially influences the measurement accuracy of the instrument. For this
reason, the calibration program is available only on the R&S Service Board.
Adjustment Instructions
• The adjustment of the analyzer must be performed after a warm-up time of at least 30 minutes. Only
by adhering to this requirement can compliance with the guaranteed data be ensured.
• Inputs for setting the R&S FSH3-TV during adjustment will be programmed automatically.
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R&S FSH3-TV Measurement Equipment and Accessories
Measurement Equipment and Accessories

Item Type of Specifications recommended Equipment R&S order Use
1 Signal generator Frequency: 10 MHz to 3 GHz R&S SML Frequency accuracy of

Uncertainty of frequency: 0.1 ppm reference oscillator
Phase noise at 500 MHz:

< -100 dBc (1Hz) @ 10 kHz
< -110 dBc (1Hz) @ 100 kHz
< -130 dBc (1Hz) @ 1 MHz
2 6-dB divider Frequency response

(power splitter)
3 Power meter R&S NRVD 0857.8008.02 Frequency response
4 Power sensor 1 MHz to 3 GHz R&S NRV-Z4 0828.3618.02 Frequency response

RSS 0.8%
Meter noise 20 pW
Adjusting the reference frequency accuracy
Signal generator (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and

Test equipment
Test setup Connect the generator to the RF input.
- Frequency 1 GHz
Generator settings
- Level -30 dBm

- [ FREQ : 1 GHz ]
- [ SPAN : 100 kHz ]
- [ MARKER : MARKER MODE : FREQ COUNT ]
The program will adjust the reference oscillator to 10 MHz ± 1 ppm.

Adjustment
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Measurement Equipment and Accessories R&S FSH3-TV
Adjusting the level accuracy of Spectrum Analyzer

- Signal generator (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and
Test equipment
Accessories ", item 1)



Determining the level accuracy at 100 MHz
Test setup Connect the power sensor (item 4) to the power meter and
execute function ´ZERO´ when there is no signal applied to the
power sensor.
Connect the RF output of the signal generator to the input of
the divider.
Connect output 1 of the divider to the power sensor / power
meter.
Connect output 2 of the divider to the RF input of the
R&S FSH3-TV.
- Frequency 100 MHz

Signal generator settings
- Level 6 dBm
Determine the output power of the signal generator with the
power meter. Adjust the output power of the generator until the
power meter shows the expected level “Ampt”. This level is
displayed on the PC display during adjustment.
- Performed automatically via the adjustment program.

Adjustment The program will guide you through the required adjustments for
different levels.
If the measured values are within the programmed limits, the new
Save calibration data
constants will be automatically stored in the R&S FSH3-TV and will
be used for future measurements.
Adjusting the level accuracy of Analog and Digital TV Receiver
Test equipment - none

- [ SETUP : HARDWARE SETUP: TV CALIBRATION ]
- Further settings are performed automatically via the adjustment
program.
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R&S FSH3-TV Frequency Response Correction
Frequency Response Correction

Frequency response correction is part of the RF/IF module and is delivered with the module in an
EEPROM. Any change requires the use of a special test program and test setup. If necessary, the
module must be sent to R&S Service.
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R&S FSH3-TV Instrument Design and Functional Description
3 Repair
This chapter describes the design of the R&S FSH3-TV, simple measures for repair and
troubleshooting, and, in particular, the replacement of modules.
Firmware updates and the installation of software options are described in Chapter 4.
Instrument Design and Functional Description

The following figure shows a block diagram of the R&S FSH3-TV.
RF/IF Board
IF 1 IF 2 IF 3 To
Protection Mainboard
RF IN
Attenuator
0 - 3 GHz
Mixer Filter 4031 MHz Mixer Filter 831.25 MHz Mixer Filter 31.25 MHz ADC 12 Buffer
LowPass 12
Noise
3.2 GHz 800 MHz
TG OUT
4 - 7 GHz
xN
Mixer
Reference
Synthesizer
N = 1 for f < 3 GHz
N = 2 for f > 3 GHz
4-7 10 3615.6
3.2
:4 MHz or 4031.2
GHz
GHz MHz
TCXO REF
Oscillator 1 Oscillator 2 Oscillator

(LO 1) (LO 2) (TG)
EEPROM
Reference
From
Audio
and Trigger TV Board
Interconnector Board
RF/IF Filter
Board Control
Interface
Address, DATA and Control Bus Digital TV TS-ASI
12
Demodulator Interface
Switch Trigger
DATA Detector Risc Ref
Analog TV Video CCVS
Controller
PLL
Program Data Demodulator Clamping TS-ASI

Memory Memory
ADC
Audio
OUT
Sound
Power and Demodulator
Optical Power
Interface Battery Adapter
Management 18 V
Mainboard
Battery
LCD +
Optical Key pad
Module Temp
Adapter
Sense
Fig. 3-1 Block Diagram R&S FSH3-TV
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Instrument Design and Functional Description R&S FSH3-TV
Description of the block diagram

The R&S FSH3-TV is a triple-conversion super-heterodyne receiver for the frequency range 100 kHz to
3 GHz. After signals are received, they are processed by the RF/IF board, TV Board and the Mainboard.
The RF/IF board contains the functions as described below.
Attenuator
The RF signal passes from the input connector RF INPUT to the programmable input attenuator, which
can be switched from 0 dB to 30 dB in increments of 10 dB. The circuitry is protected from overvoltage.
RF to IF conversion
The RF/IF board converts the received frequencies in the range 100 kHz to 3 GHz to the low 31.25 MHz
IF, which is digitized with 25 MHz before it is sent to the mainboard for digital processing. The RF/IF
board also includes the required local oscillators and associated frequency processing circuits. The unit
is housed in silver-plated aluminum packaging.
The input signal passes via the input attenuator and the lowpass filter to the first mixer. The lowpass
filter provides suppression of the image frequency (image = LO+ IF) to keep the conversion
unambiguous. In the 1st mixer the input signal is up-converted to an IF of 4031.25 MHz by means of the
first LO (4031.25 MHz to 7031.25 MHz). The mixer is followed by a low noise IF amplifier, which
compensates for the loss due to mixing. The signal then passes a filter with a 3-dB bandwidth of
approximately 400 MHz for filtering the first IF. The local oscillator frequency required for this conversion
is also generated on the board. This signal is generated by three VCOs synchronized to 100 MHz, which
in turn is synchronized to a Temperature Compensated 10-MHz Xtal Oscillator (TCXO). This TCXO is
electrically calibrated.
The signal from the 1st IF filter is converted to the 2nd IF of 831.25 MHz. The signal is routed to an
831.25 MHz filter with a 3-dB bandwidth of 20 MHz for further signal processing. The filter is followed by
the 3rd mixer, which converts to 31.25 MHz and utilizes an IF filter that has a -3-dB bandwidth of
approximately 2 MHz.
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1st Mixer 1st IF Amp 1st IF Filter 2nd Mixer
7231.25 MHz
3 to 6 GHz B= 600 MHz
10.23 to 13.23 GHz 6.4 GHz
x2 x2
R&S FSH6 only
1st Mixer 1st IF Amp 1st IF Filter 2nd Mixer 2nd IF Amp 2nd IF Filter 3rd Mixer 3rd IF Amp 3rd IF Filter ADC
RF Protect.
Input / Att.
12
0..30dB 100 kHz 4031.25 MHz 831.25 MHz 31.25 MHz

25 MHz
to 3 GHz B= 400 MHz B= 20 MHz B= 2 MHz
1st LO 2nd LO 3rd LO

100kHz
4031.25 .. 7031.25 MHz 3200 MHz 800 MHz
800 MHz
1/4 noise
LO1_TG
3x
VCO
VCO
1/32
or 1/8
1/64
loopfilter loopfilter 1/2 25 MHz
30 kHz 30 kHz (DDC, DCON)
126..188 MHz
or 94..110 MHz Disable
Syn- 20 MHz 100 MHz 50 MHz 50 MHz

PD :1 PD :2 1/5 1/2
:2
con :1
(Spider)
REF_TG
1/M TCXO
M= 2..15
10 MHz
100 MHz
Fig. 3-2 Block Diagram: RF to IF Conversion and Synthesizer
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Tracking generator
The LO frequency of the 1st mixer is routed via isolation amplifiers to the TG mixer. The other input of
the mixer is a fixed frequency of 4031.25 MHz generated with a VCO locked to the TCXO frequency.
The resulting IF signal is routed to the generator output connector.
RF/IF control
The microcontroller available on the mainboard controls the RF/IF setting by programming registers via
an internal serial bus.
For calibration purposes the level correction values are stored in an EEPROM. This EEPROM also
contains module-specific information.
The temperature of the module is continuously measured, and the measured levels will be compensated
for drift if the temperature change is too great.
Mainboard
The mainboard is a combination of the power supply and the functions controlled by a dedicated RISC
controller (ARM 720).
TV Board
In the ANALOG TV RECEIVER – MEASUREMENT LIST and VIDEO SCOPE and DIGITAL TV
RECEIVER – MEASUREMENT LIST and CONSTELLATION DIAGRAM operating modes, the receive
signal is filtered to a bandwidth of 6 MHz, 7 MHz or 8 MHz depending on the set TV standard. The
filtered IF signal is fed to the demodulators which are digitally implemented in ASICs.
The digital TV demodulator is followed by a parallel-serial converter that provides the asynchronous
TS-ASI MPEG transport stream.
The analog TV demodulator makes the demodulated CCVS video signal and the decoded audio signals
available.
A multiswitch routes the TS-ASI and CCVS output signals to the BNC connector or receives external
trigger or reference signals and routes them to the mainboard.
The digital TV demodulator as well as the analog video demodulator are synchronized with the system
clock via a PLL.
Power and battery management

The ON/OFF key is de-bounced with the real-time clock in the controller. The ON/OFF function is
completely software controlled. This implies that the controller must be operational in order for the
instrument to be switched ON. The GP-clock (50 MHz) is derived from the RF/IF board, thus requiring
that this board be present. This frequency will always be present if the power adapter is connected or
the instrument is in the ON state.
If the instrument is in the OFF state and the power supply is connected, the GP will control the charging
function of the battery depending on the battery condition. In the OFF state the maximum charging
current is 1000 mA, which drops to a trickle charge of about 100 mA if the battery is fully loaded. In the
ON state, the charging current is approximately 90 mA. To prevent damage to the battery, the charging
stops if the battery temperature reaches H 0°C or > 45°C.
The power supply and battery management arrangement uses a dedicated IC. The instrument can be
switched ON only if the battery is in operating condition. Thus, if the battery is completely empty, the
instrument cannot be switched ON until the charging current has re-loaded the battery.
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Processing of measured data detectors

The measured data is processed in two dedicated ICs to reduce the sample rate of the input signal to a
value that can be handled by the hardware. The DDC converts the digital IF signal to I/Q base band and
filters the base band signals using low pass filters with programmable bandwidth. In addtiotion it delivers
the AM or FM demodulated audio signal. The DCON Asic detects the envelope of the filtered and
combined base band signal and calculates its logarithm. It contains also the video filter and the different
detectors. In addition it is resposible for the sweep control of the FSH3-TV.
FM
DAC Audio AF OUT
Amp
AM
DAC
Measurement Control
data RAM
DCON
12
TRIGGER
DDC Detectors
Filters
Counter
Address, DATA and control bus
Fig. 3-3 Measured Data Processing
Resolution bandwidths (RBW)

The resolution bandwidths are implemented in the R&S FSH3-TV through digital processing in the DDC
ASIC (Digital Down Converter). The RBW can be selected from within the range 100 Hz to 1 MHz in 1-,
3- or 10-unit increments. The DDC first mixes its input IF to the baseband using an NCO (Numeric
Controlled Oscillator) and then filters the resulting IQ signals via a combination of HDF (High Decimation
Filter) and an FIR (Finite Impulse Response) stages. At the end of the DDC processing chain, the IQ
signal is split into magnitude and phase.
For AF demodulation the amplitude information is used. In the case of FM the phase information is used
and fed to the headphone connector. In the analyzer mode the signal at the position of the marker can
be demodulated. In this case the R&S FSH3-TV stops the sweep for a selectable period of time and
demodulates the input signal. The volume can be adjusted.
For a standard log display of the analyzed spectrum, the magnitude data is converted from linear to
logarithmic in the DCON ASIC (Digital CONtroller).
Video bandwidths (VBW)

The video filters can be adjusted between 10 Hz and 3 MHz in increments of 1/3/10. They are designed
as digital lowpass filters for the video signals in the DCON ASIC. Software can couple the VBW to the
RBW, or the VBW can be set independently.
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Detectors
The R&S FSH3-TV uses a detector for the positive peak and the negative peak value. In the “sample”
mode the measured value is routed directly to the display. In the RMS“ mode the detector determines
the rms value of the input signal for one specific point in the display during the measured time.
Keypad control
Keypad control is a dedicated function of the controller. For the implementation of the rotary knob, an
encoder is used that is detected with a dedicated CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device). This
“One Time Programmable” CPLD is programmed during production.
Serial optical interface

The interface to an external PC has been implemented with optical technology to avoid electrical loops.
The protocol is RS-232-based and is implemented in the instrument by the UART of the controller. It
requires a special optical cable for communication. The maximum baud rate is 115200.
Delivered with the instrument is the optical USB cable, R&S FSH-Z37.
For connection to the electrical RS-232 interface of the PC an optical RS-232 cable can be provided,
R&S FSH-Z34.
Power sensor
The power sensor uses the display of the R&S FSH3-TV. Communication is achieved with a separate
UART from the controller.
Color LCD module

The ¼ VGA passive matrix display is backlighted by an FCC backlight, whose light output can be
adjusted to an optimum between visibility and battery use.
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R&S FSH3-TV Module Replacement
Module Replacement
This section describes the service concept and contains the spare parts list and the basic documents for
the R&S FSH3-TV instrument.
Note: The numbers indicated in brackets refer to items in the mechanical exploded drawings.
Note: The words “left” and “right” in the manual always refer to the front view of the instrument.
• Please pay close attention to the safety instructions in

Caution! the front section of this manual.
• Disconnect the power connector from the instrument
before opening the case.
• Safeguard the replacement site against electrostatic
discharge to prevent damage to electronic components
Wrist strap with cord
of the modules.
• The following two methods of ESD protection can be
used together or separately:
Building ground - Wrist strap with cord to ground connection
- Conductive floor mat and heel strap combination
Ground connection
of operational site
Heel strap
Floor mat
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Module Replacement R&S FSH3-TV
S1 S1
2.4
S2
X2 S2
S2 2.3
9
7
S1 4
2.2 S1
8
10.2
W1 X2
5
10.1
S4 S4
10.3
S4
S4
S4
S4
S4
S4
S4
S3 1
6
S1
S3
2.1
S1
Fig. 3-4 Exploded View
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Overview of the modules
Table 3-1 List of spare parts and order numbers
Reference Part R&S Order Number

1 Battery Pack R&S FSH 1145.5796.02
(R&S FSH-Z32)
2 Housing R&S FSH without top holster 1157.3258.00
2.4 Top holster R&S FSH3-TV 2111.7786.00
3 Front unit R&S FSH3-TV 2111.7828.00
4 LCD module R&S FSH 1157.3229.00
LCD lens R&S FSH3-TV 2111.7092.00
5 RF/IF module R&S FSH3-TV with tracking 2111.7811.00
generator
6 Mainboard R&S FSH3-TV 2111.7805.00
7 N connector R&S FSH 1157.3235.00
8 Interconnection Board R&S FSH3-TV 2111.7770.00
9 Input unit R&S FSH (power and audio 1157.3270.00
connectors, including wire tree)
10 Set of cables R&S FSH3-TV 2111.7792.00
TV Board R&S FSH3-TV 2111.7440.02
21 AC mains adapter for R&S FSH 1157.3293.00
(EU Version)
(UK Version)
(US Version)
AC mains adapter for R&S FSH 1157.3370.00
(AUS Version)
See exploded drawing on the previous page.
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Opening the instrument

(See exploded drawing for related numbers.)
Disconnect the power plug.

Switch the instrument to OFF.
Loosen the six (S1) screws and remove the top cover (2.4) and bottom cover (2.1).
Disconnect the connector (X2).
Loosen the three (S2) screws and remove the grip cover (2.3).
Loosen the two (S3) screws and remove the rear case (2.2).
Loosen the nine (S4) screws and remove the mainboard shielding.
Closing the instrument

Mount the mainboard shielding and fasten the nine (S4) screws.
Note that the shielding of wire-tree (W1) is reconnected again.
Mount the rear case (2.2) and fasten the two (S3) screws.
Mount the grip cover and fasten the three (S2) screws.
Connect the connector (X2).
Mount the top cover (2.4) and bottom cover (2.1).
Fasten the six (S1) screws .
Perform the quick verification test.
Refer to Chapter 2 “Adjustment”.
Caution! Note that the connecting cables are still connected.
Note: When detaching the connectors, proceed with caution.
Fig. 3-5 Opening the instrument
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Replacing the battery

Open the instrument.
Disconnect connector (X1).
Replace the battery.
Connect (X1).
Close the instrument.
Charge the battery.
Note: It is recommended that battery charging be performed with the instrument switched OFF and
the AC power connected to the mains. The charging time for a full battery is about 4 hours.
X1
Fig. 3-6 Replacing the battery
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Replacing the housing

Housing parts:
2.1: Bottom cover
2.2: Rear case
2.3: Grip cover
2.4: Top cover
Notes: When replacing the rear case, the existing type plate must be placed on the new rear
case, or the old series number must be written on the new type plate.
When the grip cover is replaced, the “input unit power/audio connections” have to be
placed in the new grip cover. See also Replacing the power/audio connections.

Replace the specific housing part.
2.3
2.1
2.4
2.2
Type Plate
Fig. 3-7 Replacing the housing
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Replacing the front unit for R&S FSH3-TV

Remove the battery .
Remove the Main Unit:
Disconnect the connectors (X3), (X4), and (X5).
Remove the main unit by unscrewing the two (S5) screws.
Remove the LCD colour module:
Losen the four (S6) screws.
Remove the LCD colour module.
Use the new front unit to assemble the instrument again.
Before mounting the unit, make sure that no dust is present between the front unit and
the LCD colour module.
Mount the LCD colour module with the four (S6) screws.
Mount the Main Unit with the two (S5) screws.
Connect the connectors (X3), (X4), and (X5).
Mount the battery.
Main Unit
S5
S5
S6
S6 Color LCD
X3 X5 Module
X4
S6
X4 S6
X5
X6
X3
Fig. 3-8 Replace Front Unit
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Replacing the Color LCD Module

Remove the battery
Remove the Main Unit:
Disconnect the connectors (X3), (X4), and (X5).
Remove the main unit by unscrewing the two (S5) screws.
Remove the LCD colour module:
Losen the four (S6) screws.
Remove the LCD colour module.
Use the new module to assemble the instrument again.
Before mounting the unit, make sure that no dust is present between the front unit and
the colour module.
Mount the LCD colour module with the four (S6) screws.
Mount the Main Unit with the two (S5) screws.
Connect the connectors (X3), (X4), and (X5).
Mount the battery.
S6 S6
LCD Retaining Plate
X5
S6
S6
X6
X4
X6
X3
Fig. 3-9 Replacing the Color LCD Module
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Replacing the TV Board

Remove the battery.
Disconnect the coaxial connector of the coaxial cable to the RF/IF Board at TV Board side.
Disconnect both coaxial cables on TV Board side.
Disconnect the film cable on TV Board side.
Loosen the four outer screws (S13) and remove the TV Board.
Connect the film cable from Interconnector Board to the new TV Board.
Mount the new TV Board and fasten the four screws (S13).
Connect both coaxial cables.
Mount the Battery.
Perform the manual adjustment.
Fig. 3-10 Replacing the TV Board
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Replacing the RF/IF module

Remove the battery.
Disconnect both flat cables, both coaxial cables and remove the copper folio.
Disconnect the connectors (X7) and (X9).
Remove the RF/IF module by unscrewing (S7).
Remove the binder and BNC connector block:
Loosen the four (S8) screws.
Remove the connector block.
Mount the new RF/IF module.
Mount the binder and BNC connector block with the four (S8) screws.
Connect connectors (X7) and (X9).
Mount both flat cables including the ferrite and both coaxial cables.
Fasten the calbes with the copper folio.
Mount the Battery.
S8
S8 Binder and BNC
S8 Connector Block
S8
S7
Tape
X7
X8
X9
Fig. 3-11 Replacing the RF/IF Module
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Replacing the mainboard

The mainboard contains information about the instrument like the serial number. Special tools are
necessary to update this information after replacement of the mainboard. Therefore the exchange of the
mainboard is possible in a R&S Service Center, only.

Remove the battery.
Remove the TV Board.
Loosen the two (S5) screws.
Disconnect the connectors (X3), (X4), (X5), (X7), (X8) and (X9).
Loosen the distance screws (S12) and remove the board.
Mount the new board and fasten (S12).
Connect connectors (X3), (X4), (X5), (X7), (X8) and (X9).
Mount the TV Board including cables.
Mount the Battery.
Fig. 3-12 Replacing the Main Board
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Replacing the N connector

Remove the battery.
Remove the TV Board.
Remove the RF/IF module by unscrewing (S7).
Disconnect the flat cable (X8).
Disconnect the connectors (X7) and (X9).
Loosen the two screws (S9) from front RF housing for each N connector.
Loosen the 9 screws (S10) from the RF housing.
Remove the front RF housing.
Clean the center contact of solder left from the N connector to be replaced.
Loosen the other two screws (S9) from the appropriate N connector.
Mount the new connector by first screwing it into the rear RF housing.
Solder the center connection.
Mount the front RF housing (S10).
Fasten the two screws (S9) to the front RF housing for each the N connector.
Mount the binder and BNC connector block with the (S8) screws.
Mount the flat cable (X8), including the ferrite.
Connect the connectors (X7) and (X9).
Mount the RF/IF module (S7).
Mount the TV Board.
Mount the Battery and close the instrument.
S9
S9
S9
S9
Rear RF Housing
S8
S8
S8 S9
S9 Front RF Housing
Binder and BNC
Connector Block
X10 S10
S10
S10
S10
S10
Fig. 3-13 Replacing the N-Connector
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Replacing the binder and BNC connector block

(See exploded view for references).

Remove the copper folio.
Disconnect both flat cables at connector block side.
Mount the binder and BNC connector block with the four (S8) screws.
Connect the connectors (X7).
Mount the flat cables.
Mount the copper folio.
S8
S8
S8
S8
X10
X7
Fig. 3-14 Replacing the Binder and BNC connector block
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Replacing the power/audio connections

Remove the top cover.
Disconnect the connector (X2)
Remove the connection wire tree from the grip cover.
Mount the wire tree again.
Mount the top cover.
X2
Fig. 3-15 Replacing the Power/ Audio Connections
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Replacing a cable from the cable set

Note: The cable set is needed in the event that a cable is damaged during the replacement of
one of the modules.
Cables from the set:

10.1: 50-p
10.2: Flat flexible cable, 8 connections
10.3: Flat cable 22-p
10.4: Flat flexible cable, 8 connections
10.5: coaxial cable to RF/IF module
10.6: coaxial cable to BNC connector
For replacement instructions, refer to the individual modules.
Fig. 3-10 Cable set
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Troubleshooting R&S FSH3-TV
Troubleshooting
Malfunctions can have simple causes but can also be due to faulty components or modules.
These troubleshooting instructions can be used to locate causes of error down to the board level and to
return the instrument to operability by replacing boards.
We recommend that the instrument be shipped to our experts at the service centers (refer to address
list) for module replacement and further error correction.
Warning! Do not plug or unplug boards without first disconnecting the battery and
the AC Power Supply!
Note: When problems occur, first check whether any connections (cables, plug-in connections of
boards, etc) are damaged or incorrectly connected.
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R&S FSH3-TV Troubleshooting
Overview of errors, causes, and possible corrective actions

This section lists various errors, the probable module causing the problem, and the suggested corrective
action.
Troubleshooting problems in switching on the instrument
• Error: R&S FSH3-TV cannot be switched on.

Note: When the instrument is switched on, a beep is issued to indicate that the instrument has
started.
Troubleshooting procedure Possible cause of error and further steps
Verify that the AC power is present. Connect the adapter to the mains and wait several
minutes until the charger has recharged the battery.
Press the On button for > 5 s. This will force the instrument to perform a software reset
and a reset of the internal RAM. The instrument firm-
ware will restart and all data will be reset.
Open the instrument and check the battery. Voltage > 7.2 V.
Check the connectors from the AC power Power connector broken.

supply: X2 and X7 (refer to section “Repair”).
Replace the power and audio connections.
Replace the mainboard (refer to “Replacing the
module”).
• Error: Display remains dark although the beep indicated that the software was started.
Open the instrument and check X4 (backlight Backlight connection open or backlight converter
connector). broken.
Connect again, or replace the mainboard or LCD colour
module.
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Troubleshooting R&S FSH3-TV
• Error: Display has erroneous colours and characters.
Open the instrument and check X5 and X6 Data connection broken, or circuitry on the mainboard
(LCD data). defective.
Connect again, or replace the mainboard or LCD colour
module
• Error: Frequency response not compliant with specification.

This response can only be corrected at the service center. Replace the RF/IF module.
• Error: Level display very noisy.
Check the N connector. The N connector is soiled.

Clean or replace the N connector.
Replace the RF/IF module.
• Error: Several keys on the keypad do not respond.
Check X3. The connection is not operational or the keypad is

broken.
Correct the connection, or replace the front unit.
• Error: Power sensor does not respond properly.
Check X8 and X10. The connection is not operating correctly, the binder
connector is broken, the mainboard is broken, or the
cables are broken.
Correct the connection.

Replace the binder and BNC connector block.
Replace the mainboard.

Replace any broken cable in the cable set.
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R&S FSH3-TV Troubleshooting
• Error: Analog TV Receiver does not work.
Check coaxial connection between RF/IF The connector is broken, the TV Board is broken or the
module and TV Board. mainboard is broken.
Correct the connection.

Replace the coaxial cable.
Replace the TV Board.
Replace the mainboard.
• Error: Analog TV Receiver does not work properly, but Digital TV Receiver works.
Check TV Board. The Board is broken.
• Error: Digital TV Receiver does not work properly, but Analog TV Receiver works.
Check TV Board. The Board is broken.
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R&S FSH3-TV Installing New R&S FSH3-TV Software
4 Software Updates / Installing Options
This chapter provides information on software updates and how to install options on the R&S FSH3-TV.
Additional manuals supplied along with software/firmware updates or with options obtained later can be
recorded here.
Installing New R&S FSH3-TV Software

A new firmware version can be installed via the R&S website. You can download the newest software
version, and the new software can be loaded onto the R&S FSH3-TV by using the setup program.
The instructions are included in the program.
Installing the Options

The following options are available with the R&S FSH3-TV:
DVB-C / J.83/A/B/C (QAM) Firmware for R&S FSH3-TV R&S FSHTV-K21 2111.7211.02
ATSC / 8-VSB Firmware for R&S FSH3-TV R&S FSHTV-K22 2111.7228.02
Remote Control via USB repectively RS-232-C R&S FSHTV-K1 2111.7140.02
Vector Transmission and Reflection Measurements R&S FSH-K2 1157.3387.02
Receiver Mode R&S FSH-K3 1157.3429.02
Distance to Fault Measurement R&S FSH-B1 1145.5750.02
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R&S FSH3-TV Shipping of Instrument and Ordering of Spare Parts
5 Documents
This chapter provides information on how to order spare parts, and it also contains the spare parts list.
Shipping of Instrument and Ordering of Spare Parts

Please contact your Rohde & Schwarz support center or our spare parts express service if you need to
request service, repair your equipment, or order spare parts and modules.
The list of Rohde & Schwarz representatives and the address of our spare parts express service are
provided in the front section of this service manual.
You will need to provide the following information in order for us to respond to your inquiries quickly and
accurately and to determine whether the warranty for your instrument is still valid:
• Instrument model
• Serial number
• Detailed error description in case of repair
• Contact partner for checkbacks
Shipping of instrument
When shipping the instrument, be sure to provide sufficient mechanical and anti-static protection:
Repack the instrument as it was originally packed. The antistatic packing foil prevents unintentional
electrostatic charging from occurring.
If you do not use the original packaging, include sufficient padding to prevent the instrument from
slipping inside the package. Wrap antistatic packing foil around the instrument to protect it from elec-
trostatic charging.
Shipping of a module
When shipping a module, be sure to provide sufficient mechanical and antistatic protection:
Ship the module in a sturdy, padded box.
Wrap the board in antistatic foil.

If the packaging is antistatic but not conductive, additional conductive packaging is required. The ad-
ditional packaging is not required if the enclosed packaging is conductive.
5.1
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Shipping of Instrument and Ordering of Spare Parts R&S FSH3-TV
Ordering spare parts

To deliver replacement parts promptly and correctly, we need the following information:
• R&S order number (refer to the spare part lists in this chapter)
• Designation
• Number of units
• Instrument type for the replacement part
• Contact person for possible questions
The R&S order number to be used when ordering replacement parts and modules as well as power
cables can be found further below.
Refurbished modules
Refurbished modules are an economical alternative to original modules. It should be kept in mind that
refurbished modules are not new, but repaired and fully tested parts. They may have signs of use but
they are electrically and mechanically equivalent to new modules.
To find out which refurbished modules are available, please contact your Rohde & Schwarz represen-
tative (or the central service division at Rohde & Schwarz in Munich).
Return of defective replaced modules
Defective modules of the replacement program that can be repaired may be returned within 3
months after delivery of the replaced module. A repurchasing value is credited.
Excluded are parts that cannot be repaired, e.g. PCBs that are burned, broken or damaged by repair
attempts, incomplete modules, or parts that have endured heavy mechanical damage.
Defective parts must be sent back with an accompanying document of returned items containing
the following information:
• R&S order number, serial number and designation of the removed part
• Precise description of the error
• R&S order number, serial number and designation of the instrument the part was removed from
• Date of part removal
• Name of the technician who exchanged the part
A document of returned items is provided along with each replacement module.
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R&S FSH3-TV Spare Parts
Spare Parts
The R&S Order numbers necessary for ordering replacement parts and modules can be found in the
spare part lists provided below.
List of R&S FSH3-TV spare parts
The following table lists available spare parts together with their R&S order numbers.
Reference Part R&S Order Number
1 Battery Pack R&S FSH 1145.5796.02

(R&S FSH-Z32)
2 Housing R&S FSH without top holster 1157.3258.00
2.4 Top holster R&S FSH3-TV 2111.7786.00
3 Front unit R&S FSH3-TV 2111.7828.00
4 LCD module R&S FSH 1157.3229.00
LCD lens R&S FSH3-TV 2111.7092.00
5 RF/IF module R&S FSH3-TV with tracking 2111.7811.00
generator
6 Mainboard R&S FSH3-TV 2111.7805.00
7 N connector R&S FSH 1157.3235.00
8 Interconnection Board R&S FSH3-TV 2111.7770.00
9 Input unit R&S FSH (power and audio con- 1157.3270.00
nectors, including wire tree)
10 Set of cables R&S FSH3-TV 2111.7792.00
TV Board R&S FSH3-TV 2111.7440.02
(EU Version)
(UK Version)
(US Version)
AC mains adapter for R&S FSH 1157.3370.00
(AUS Version)
Note: The reference can be found in the exploded drawing in Chapter 3.
Important Note!
When replacing a module, please pay careful attention to the safety instructions
and the repair instructions provided in chapter 3 and at the beginning of this ser-
vice manual.
When shipping a module, be sure to provide sufficient mechanical and antistatic
protection.
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Contents of Manual for Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSH3-TV

Service Manual - Instrument

Chapter 4 contains information about extensions and modifications by installing instrument

Quick Start Manual

Service and Repair

Rohde & Schwarz offers the following calibrations:

Measuring Equipment and Accessories

Item Type of Equipment R&S order

1 Signal generator Frequency: Frequency response

2 6-dB divider Weinschel Frequency response

3 Power meter R&S NRVD 0857.8008.02 Frequency response

4 Power sensor 1 MHz to 6 GHz R&S NRV-Z4 0828.3618.02 Frequency response

5 N cable Attenuation < 1 dB to 6 GHz Tracking generator output

6 50- 1 MHz to 6 GHz Noise display

7 Analog TV TV standard B/G R&S SFM 2007.9106.50 Analog TV Receiver

8 Video Signal TV standard B/G R&S SGPF 2016.4049.02 Analog TV Receiver

9 Video Analyzer TV standard B/G R&S VSA 2013.6057.03 CCVS output

11 Digital TV 8-VSB/ATSC Modulator R&S SFQ 2072.5501.10 Digital TV Receiver 8-VSB

14 75-J / 50-JK attenuation 5.7 dB to 6 dB Huber + TS-ASI amplitude

Performance Test Spectrum Analyzer

Test equipment: Signal generator (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and

Signal generator settings: - Frequency 1 GHz

R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [ PRESET ]

Measurement: Read out the frequency value (Count:) of the marker.

Note: The frequency of the reference oscillator can be adjusted by means of a

Checking the level accuracy and the frequency response

Determining the level accuracy at 100 MHz

Signal generator settings: - Frequency 100 MHz

R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [ SETUP : GENERAL: PRESET SETTINGS: DEFAULT]

Set the marker to the peak of the signal.

Checking the frequency response

Signal generator settings: - Frequency {fin} *

Checking the accuracy of the RF attenuator

Test equipment: - Signal generator (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and

Signal generator settings: - Frequency 100 MHz

R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [ SETUP : GENERAL: PRESET SETTINGS: DEFAULT]

Signal generator settings: - Frequency 100 MHz

*) Refer to table under “Performance Test Report” for values of {Ref_Lev}.

R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [ AMPT : {Ref_Lev} ]

Checking the accuracy of the IF gain setting

Test equipment: - Signal generator (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and

Signal generator settings: - Frequency 100 MHz

R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [ SETUP : GENERAL: PRESET SETTINGS: DEFAULT]

*) Refer to table under “Performance Test Report” for values of {Ref_Lev}.

Reference measurement: Set the marker to the peak of the signal.

Signal generator settings: - Frequency 100 MHz

R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [ AMPT : {Ref_Lev} ]

Checking the displayed average noise floor

Test setup: Terminate the RF input of the R&S FSH3-TV with 50 .

R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [ SETUP : GENERAL: PRESET SETTINGS: DEFAULT]

Measurement: Read out the marker level.

Checking the phase noise

Signal generator settings: - Frequency 500 MHz

*) The overrange of the AD converter is used for higher dynamic range.

R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [ SETUP : GENERAL: PRESET SETTINGS: DEFAULT]

Phase noise measurement settings

Offset Span RBW

30 kHz 100 kHz 1 kHz

100 kHz 220 kHz 10 kHz

1 MHz 2.2 MHz 100 kHz

Checking the display linearity

Signal generator settings: - Frequency 100 MHz

R&S FSH3-TV settings: - [ SETUP : GENERAL: PRESET SETTINGS: DEFAULT]