FM/AM SIGNAL GENERATOR VP-8177A,ayaa SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This instrument has been designed and tested to ensure reasonable personal protection and protection of the surrounding area against damage, and has been supplied in a safe condition, The following precautions must be observed by the user to ensure safe operation and to fetain the instrument in a safe condition. Damage in transport or storage Whenever it is likely that protection has been impaired, for example as a result of damage caused by abnormal stresses in transport or storage, the instrument shall be made inoperative and be secured against any unintended operation. Removal of covers Removal of the covers is likely to expose live parts although reasonable precautions have been taken in the design of the instrument to shield such parts. The instrument shall be disconnected from the supply before carrying out any adjustment, replacement or maintenance and repair during which the instrument shall be opened. If any ad- justment, maintenance or repair under voltage is inevitable it shall only be carried out by a skilled person who is aware of the hazard involved. Note that capacitors inside the instrument may still be charged when the instrument has been disconnected from the supply. Before carrying out any work inside the instrument, “capacitors connected to high voltage points should be discharged; to discharge mains filter capacitors, if fitted, set the instrument supply switch to ON. Fuses Make sure that only fuses supplied with the instrument as spare parts are used for replacement.For further replacement, please order the fuses quoting the Matsushita part numbers listed in the replaceable parts table in the instruction manual, and address the order to your nearest Matsushita's representative ‘The use of other kinds or mended fuses and the short-circuiting of fuseholders shall be avoided. Operating voltage The primary windings of the power transformer in this instrument is arranged so as to suit the mains voltage depending on the country of destination, The suitable voltage is labelled on the supply infor- mation plate located adjacent to the power cord entrance and also on the tag tied to the power cord. To prevent damage to the instrument, make sure to reconfirm the suitable voltage before connecting mains supply. If it is desired to convert to a different mains voltage, consult with Matsushita's representative. Protective earth ‘The protective earth of the instrument must be connected to the earth before the instrument is switched on. For this purpose the instrument is equipped with a three-wire power cable. The plug shall only be inserted into a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. The protective action must not be negated by the use of an extension cord without protective conductor. If it is unavoidable to insert into a two-pole socket outlet without a protective earth contact, use the grounding adapter supplied with the instrument and carefully connect the earth lead to a protective earth before connecting mains supply. eeeCONTENTS 1,1 INTRODUCTION 2 CARRIER FREQUENCY 3 OUTPUT LEVEL .. 1.4 MODULATION ..... 5 6 PRESET ........0005 REMOTE CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS .. OPERATION 3,1 FRONT PANEL FEATURES 3,2 PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS 3.3 OPERATING MODES .......... 3.4 FREQUENCY CONTROL........ 3.5 OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL .. 3.6 MODULATION CONTROL 3.7 F-L-M ASSORTED PRESET (A) CAPABILITY EXAMPLE OF PRESET DATA ) STORE OPERATION .. ) RECALL OPERATION .... (3B (Cc (D () ) MODIFICATIONS AFTER RECALL 3.8 INDEPENDENT OUTPUT LEVEL PRESET REMOTE CONTROL 3-2 3-2 3-4 3-6 3-8 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-13 3-16 3-17 3-19aeerty 1, GENERAL 1.1 INTRODUCTION The Model VP-8177A is a signal generator which develops CW, AM or FM wave in frequency ranges from 100 kHz to 30 MHz and from 30 MHz to 110 MHz. The calibrated output level is variable from -19 dB to 99 4B in 1-dB steps. Two types of preset facility are provided for rapid and easy operation in measurement and alignment of radio receivers in production lines. The carrier frequency, output level and modulation functions can be remotely controlled with a simple external fixture. This versatile instrument measures only about 10 cm high, 43 cm wide and 25 cm deep, weighing approximately 7 kg. 1.2 CARRIER FREQUENCY Two principles of frequency generation are employed; one direct fundamental oscillation for 30-110 MHz, and another heterodyne down-conversion for 100 kHz-30 MHz. The carrier frequency is always locked to the internal reference crystal oscillator and is settable with resolutions of 100 Hz in 100 kHz - 30 MHz range and 1 kHz in 30-110 MHz range. A 6-digit LED display of the carrier frequency in MHz is provided. An endless rotary switch permits incrementing of the carrier frequency. Twelve keys are used to set the frequency _up and down or to clear in normal mode, and to recall thirt} two predetermined frequencies with output levels and modulation functions in preset mode of operation. 1.3 OUTPUT LEVEL A unique feature is the use of a gle control, 1 dB-stepnet output attenuator for levels from -19 dB to 99 dB e.m.f (open) circuit voltages in terms of dB above 1 microvolt). A 2-digit LED display of the output level is provided. Precise automatic level control circuits render the provision of a monitoring meter and a set level control unnecessary. Besides, four preset keys are used on occasion to recall four optionally predetermined output levels in the range from 0 dB to 99 4B. 1.4 MODULATION Amplitude modulation and frequency modulation are both derived from the internal 400 Hz/l kHz oscillator, External modulation may also be applied, AM depth and FM deviation are variable up to 60% and up to 100 kHz respectively, and are both indicated on the monitoring meter p ‘ovided on the front panel. 1,3 PRESET The sign 1 generator features a versatile preset capability for carrier frequency, output level and modulation functions (AM/FM and INT/EXT). The preset facility is class ed into two types; (1) “F-L-M Assorted Preset", an original naming for this particular instrument, in which the data of carrier fre- quency (F), output level (L) and modulation functions (M) are assorted together and can be stored and recalled at the same time. Up to thirty-two assorted data can be preset. (2) “Independent Output Level Preset" In addition to the above-mentioned F-L-M assorted preset, four output levels can be stored and recalled 1-22G 88 BITS independently of carrier frequency and modulation func- tions. In this case, however, the volume of acceptable F-L-M assorted preset data decreases from 32 to 28 due to the capacity of internal memory device As the memory device (RAM) is battery backed-up, the stored data are retained while turning off the instrument. 1.6 REMOTE CONTROL A 24-p connector on the rear panel provides the remote control function by connecting an appropriate control device. The function includes recall operation of both types of preset data, modulation on/off selection, frequency and output level increment control and frequency up/down,. clear operation.gent 2. SPECIFICATIONS Range: 0.1 - 30 MHz, 30 - 110 Mitz 2 range Display: 6 digits with leading zero suppression Resolution: 0.1 -30 Mis 100 He 30-110 Mis 1 kite Accuracy: Within 4(5 x 10°$ + 1 count) Drift: Within 45 5 10-5 RE OUTPUT Range: -19 48 t0 99.48 (4B = 1 HY, open cireuit) Display: 2 digits Reference level accuracy: Within 41 4B ar9oaB Ateneator accuracy: ‘Within 41.5 @B (Output 0 €8) Within 42 €B (Output 0 €B) Outpt Impedance: 500 own < 1.2 (Output s 66 &B) Spurious: -30 48 or less Residuat modulation (5/1) FM component: As S/N relative to "5 kits deviation, 80 a5 or more post-detection BW 50 Hs to 15 kee AM component: Ax §/N relative to 30% AM, 55 43 or more MODULATION Internal modulation frequencies: {400 Ha, I kis, within 23% External modulation input impedance: 10 ist nominal FM (For carrier frequencies above 200 kts) 0 to 100 tee Deviation: Meter: 10, 30, 100 kets full eeate Accuracy: £105 of fs.d. Distortion: At 75 kis deviation, with postadetection BW of 50 He fo 18 kite and with 50n8 devemphasis (uy $0.15 (2) $0,05% (1 kis rate, RF 10, Tax, 767208 Mit2) Ext, mod. freq, response: 20 Hz to 100 HH, within 1 GB (with reference to 1 40%2) Separation for MPX stereo signal: B55 a5 (test tone | Mele, 75 Kile Geviation, RF 76-108 Miz) MODULATION (coat'a) aM. Range: 0 to 60% Meter: 10, 30, 100% full seale Accurdey: 210% of f 8.4. Distortion: Less then 0,5% (0.1 = 30 Mitz, 30% AM) Less than 1.5% (30 ~ 110 Mit, 450% AM) Incidental FM on AM (20% AM, ks rato) : ‘S150 He (RF: 1-30 MH) $300 He (RF: 30-108 MHz) Ext, mod. freq. response: 120 Hi to 10 Elz, within 41.48 (with reference to 1 kis, carrier frequencies from 0.1 t0 30 ME) PRESET Ul) F-L-M Assorted Preset Carrier frequency (F), output level (L) and ‘modulation functions (M) are assorted together land can be stored or recalled. 32 assorted data can be preset. (2) Independent Output Level Preset ‘output levels ean be stored and recalled independently of carrier frequency and modslation fonctions. Tn this care, the presttable F-L-M assorted data will decrease from 32 t0 26. (NOTES) 1. Preset frequency resolution: 200 Hs (0.1 - 30 Miz), 2 kiis (30 - 110 Métz) 2. Presettable output level range: 0 to 99 4B REMOTE CONTROL (Q) Recall operation of preset data. (2) Moguation ON/OFF. (3) Frequency increment contro. () Ostpat level control in 1-€B steps (5) Frequency wp/down and cleas operation in normal mode MISCELLANEOUS eakage: Wil pot interfere with ms ofa (1 #Y) Power requirements: 100 ¥ 2 10%, 50/60 He, 12 VA approximately (atterabig voltages are 115, 215 oF 240 ¥) Dimensions? 426mm(0!}, 99mm(H), 280mm(D) txcluding lege, tnobe, ete Woisht: Tp appreximately ACCESSORIES 1D sse=+ Ovtput cable 1 l1117 Grounding adapter for power cord LILLE spare fore, 0.5 A LLIILD inetrection manual 2-1ly sevesris 3, OPERATION FRONT PANEL FEATURES POWER switch. Depressed to turn on the instrument. Modulation meter. Indicates AM depth in % or FM peak deviation in kHz. AM control. Adjusted to provide the desired AM depth from 0 to 60%? FM control. Adjusted to provide the desired FM deviation from 0 to 100 kHz. METER RANGE switch. Rotary 3-position switch to select one of three full a scale deflection values for AM (%o) and FM (kHz). © RANGE MHz 0, 1-30/30-110 key. Momentary push switch key to select! either frequency range 0. 1-30 MHz or 30-110 MHz alternately. Selected range is shown by the decimal point in the frequency display. Frequency digital display. 6-digit display of carrier frequency. Carrier e frequencies are always displayed in megahertz. If an unavailable frequency, were displayed, all numerals will blink annunciating the absence of output. © INCREMENT switch. Slide switch to select the frequency digit to be incremented. a: i ding two digits can be selected. cremented. The least significant or succeeding 2 en Saree WRITE key. Pressed to write data into the memory device for preset mode. of operation. Marking | Appellation @ Effect on each | a Appellation | Function D Output level digital display. 2-digit display of output level in dB above @] 4 [upkeys | Increases by 1}. Letter keys|The selected 1 microvolt. @|-y__ [Down keys | Decreases byl. Numeral Bas &. @ PRESET keys, A, B, C and D. Four keys to store and recall four output @§| CLR | Clear keys | Clears to zero. keys assigns the levels in the "Independent output level preset" mode. j t | preset address. OUTPUT connector. 50-ohm BNC receptacle. INT FREQ switch. Selects 400 Hz or 1 kHz internal modulation signal rate. Oo Q©@ Output control. An endless rotary switch with twenty-four detents per Modulation OFF/ON key. Momentary push switch key to make modulation ON revolution to-set the output level in 1-dB steps. and OFF alternately. The LED indicator in the center of the key is on when @ MODE switch. 3-position lever switch to select the setting modes of modulation is ON. frequency and two types of preset functions. © AM/FM key. Mdmentarily pressed key to select AM or FM alternately. @ INCREMENT control. An endless rotary switch with twenty-four detents The indicator is on when FM is selected. per revolution to increment or decrement the selected digit by 1. @3 INT/EXT key. Momentarily pressed key to select the internal or external @ & @ Frequency settings keys. Twelve momentary push switches are modulation alternately. The indicator is on when the EXT modulation is selected. arranged as follows depending on the setting mode. @3) EXT MOD INPUT connector. BNC receptacle for external modulating signal. 3-13.2 PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS (1) Before plugging this instrument into the Mains supply, be sure that an appropriate’ socket outlet and correct voltage have been selected. Refer to the Safety Precautions pages found at the beginning of this manual. (2) Adjustment of meter mechanical zero With the power switch off, adjust the pointer of the meter to exact zero by turning the mechanical zero adjustment screw just beneath the meter on the front panel. (3) Memory back-up battery Keep the instrument turned on for more than eight hours when the instrument is used first time after unpacking or after long term of storage period. The memory back-up battery built in this instrument is a rechargeable nickel-cadmium cell and is always being re- charged when the instrument is turned on. Normally charged battery will back-up the memory for several weeks, however, a long term of turning off may cause insufficient back-up due to the gradual discharge of the battery. (4) Avoid to apply an external voltage to the OUTPUT connector A DC or AC voltage exceeding 3V may cause the damage of output circuit, An RF Fuse Unit (optionally ordered) is récommended to use for transceiver testing. 3.3 OPERATION MODES The operation of the Model VP-8177A is classified into two modes, one "Normal mode" and the other "Preset mode". In the Normal mode of operation, carrier frequency, output level and modulation functions are controlled independently asa RIS conventional signal generators, The Preset function is further classified into two types, one "F-L-M Assorted Preset” and cic ser "Independent Output Level Preset! In the F-L-M Assorted Preset mode, predetermined data consist of carrier frequency (F), output level (L) and modulation functions (M) are stored into the memory device and can be recalled at the same time by simple addressing keystrokes. As compared with the unique assorted preset feature, the Independent Output Level Preset is rather a supplemental facility g the ease of operation of output level control. Four for impro predetermined values of output level are stored and can be re- called separately from other functions making it easy to modify the output level. Descriptions on each operating procedure will appear as follows. Normal Mode: Frequency control -- Output Level control - one 3.5 Modulation control -- --- 3.7 Preset Mode: F-L-M Assorted Preset - Independent Output Level Preset -BERTI 3.4 FREQUENCY CONTROL (NORMAL MODE) Range selector key a (2) (3) Frequency display Digit selector for incrementing casa / Sree) 2 Intrement control \_Step up keys (4) LStep down keys (4) iClear keys (4) Set MODE switch at 4 position, The mark "AY" stands for "Normal Up/Down" mode of frequency setting. Select desired frequency range by pressing RANGE MHz key. The present range is shown by the position of decimal point in the frequency display. Coarsé tuning Numerals of frequency display except the least significant digit are controlled by four A (step up) keys and four ¥ (step down) keys. When a key is pressed momentarily, the value of the digit right above the key will increase or decrease by 1. If the key is held, the digit will continue to increment or decrement. As the digit passes 9 (incrementing) or 0 (decrementing), the digit to its left will increment or decrement. 364The bottom row of four keys (CLR) are used to clear the corresponding digit to zero for quick setting of frequency in rounded value (e.g. 1.000 MHz or 96.000 MHz). — NOTES 1, Digit control can be made beyond the specified coverage of this instrument. However, the display will blink if | the setting exceeds the limits of available frequency | range. The blinking will cease by putting back the display within the correct range. There are some margins between specified frequency limit and the frequency displayed without blinking. In this range, output of displayed frequency is available with unguaranteed modulation characteristics | 2. when the instrument is fomed on with the MODE | switch set in AY) position, some irregularity may appear in frequency display. For the most cases zeros will be displayed with blinking and rarely the display will include blanked numeral(s). The blinking can be ceased following the NOTE above. The blanked numeral will be recovered by pressing | the. CLR key of the corresponding digit. For the least significant digit, rotate the INCREMENT control clock- wise for about a half turn. Another easier way to completely recover the normal state, simply make a recall operation by the procedure described in paragraph 3.7. Ae BERT(4) Frequency increment The least significant digit is controlled by means of the INCREMENT rotary switch. Clockwise rotation will increase the frequency and counterclockwise rotation will decrease the frequency by 1 digit at each switch detent. As the switch is rotated repeatedly, the digit changes carrying up or borrow- ing down endlessly. Besides the least significant digit, the second or the third digit (which can also be controlled by step up/down keys as mentioned previously) is selected to allow incremental frequency control. The slide swith right above the rotary switch is used for this purpose. 3,5 OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL (NORMAL -MODE) Output level display Output connector \ Output control W@ There is only one control knob for normal mode of operation. (Four PRESET keys are used for the Independent Output Levél Preset operation described in paragraph 3.8.) MI The open-circuit output voltage (viz. source e.m.f. behind Zo) is directly read in AB above 1 #V as noted on the front ce panel. e 3-6lM The output level is controlled by single knob in 1-dB steps from -19 4B (0,112 pV rms) to 99 4B (89.1 mV rms), W The output control has 24 detents per revolution and can be rotated endlessly, therefore, about 4-1/2 turns will cover entire output level range. The resultant output voltage is always directly read by 2-digit display. WH No set level adjustment is required. NOTE When the instrument is turned on with the MODE switch = | in AV position, a zero will be displayed for the most cases. Rarely, however, the display may include blanked numeral(s). To recover the normal state, make a récall operation by the procedure described in paragraph 3.7 or 3.8. 3-73.6 MODULATION CONTROL (NORMAL MODE) Modulation meter Meter range selector | -FM deviation control Meter mechanical, zero adjustment -—AM depth control |—Internal modulating frequency selector \ Modulation OFF/ON key External modulating signal input connector / AM/FM | Selector key INT/EXT modulation selector key i The output signals available depending on the modulation controls are as follows. i (1) CW (unmodulated continuous wave) (2) FM (100 kHz maximum deviation) a) Internal modulation by 400 Hz or 1 kHz b) External modulation by external signal from 20 Hz to 100 KHz (3) AM (60% maximum depth) a) Internal modulation by 400 Hz or 1 kHz >) External modulation by external signal from 20 Hz to 10 kHz Note: FM and AM mixed modulation is not available. 3-84G a8 8ttg @ CW (continuous wave) Set the OFF/ON key to OFF with the light in the center of the key off, This will cause CW to be obtained regardless of the setting of other keys or controls. Internal modulation Press the INT/EXT key making the center light off, and select internal modulating frequency of 400 Hz or 1 kHz by INT FREQ switch, Set the METER RANGE switch at 100 position, Then press the OFF/ON key making the center Light on. Q) FM Press the AM/FM key making the center light on, and advance the FM control for desired frequency deviation indicated by the meter. The full scale deflection of the meter is 100 kHz. If required, use 30 kHz full scale range by setting the METER RANGE switch. (2) AM Prees the AM/FM key making the center light off, and advance the AM control for desired modulation depth indicated by the meter. For normal 30% AM, it is recommended to use the meter range of 30% full scale. If modulation depth more than 30% is required, set the METER RANGE switch at 100 position and advance the AM control up to 60%. The maximum available AM depth of this instrument is 60%. @ External modulation Press the INT/EXT key making the center light on, and select FM or AM by the AM/FM key. Apply an external modulating signal to the EXT MOD INPUT connector. 3-9FM and AM controls are also effective for external modula- tion, Input voltage required for 75 kHz FM deviation or.30% AM depth is approximately 1 Vrms. Input impedance is 10 k2 nominally. Note: The maximum allowable input voltage is 44V. Combined DC and peak AC voltage should be within this limit. Less than 2 Vrms without DC component is recommended. ———no TEs ——_—\_—_——, | | 1, The meter indicates FM deviation or AM depth depending on the selected FM dr AM function. | 2. The meter protected against damage caused by over-deflection, however, it is recommended to use the "10" full scale range for only monitoring of the pilot signal level in FM stereo modulation. 3, When applying a composite signal from a stereo modulator, avoid the use of a shielded wire or coaxial cable unless the stereo modulater has i very low output impedance such as 752. ™@ Stereo modulation The outer scale of the meter (100 K#iz full scale) has red marks on 75 kHz and 67.5 kHz points, The 75 kHz deviation corresponds to 100% FM and the 67.5 kHz deviation to 90% FM. When frequency modulated by a composite stereo signal, the 67.5 kHz deviation indicates the specified value of the main channel signal when the pilot signal occupies 10% in order to obtain a deviation of 100%. 3-10edits B 46 First, set 90% (67.5 kHz deviation) with the main channel (L=R) signal alone and next, set 10% (7.5 kHz deviation) with the pilot signal alone by. selecting the signal of the stereo modulator, and then combine them into 100% (75 kHz devia- tion). It should be noted that the meter does not read 75 kHz for the combined signal. NOTE ——eee | The meter is of an average responding type, and the FM peak deviation has been calibrated by a single sine wave. Therefore, in AM and monaural FM the meter can be directly read as they are modulations by single sine wave, but in modulation by a composite signal, the meter does not respond for the peak value. 3-113.7 F-L-M ASSORTED PRESET (A) CAPABILITY The data of carrier frequency (F), output level (L) and modulation functions (M) under the condition described below are stored and recalled. Frequency: Range Display Resolution 0.1-30MHz 0. 10000% to 30.0000* — 200H2* 30-110MHz 30,000* to 110.000" — 2kH2¥ * The least significant digit will be zero or an even number in preset store/recall operation. After recall, however, normal 100 Hz or 1 kHz resolution can be obtained by increment control. Output level: Range —_Displas Resolution to 99 143 990 ws Values with minus sign can not be stored. Modulation functions: AM or FM Internal or external modulation (B) EXAMPLE OF PRESET DATA ADDRESS | F L M Remarks *## TD) | 455. oz 80dB AM, INT 30% AM, kHz B "7. 0000MHz 2048 | AM, INT 30% AM, IkHz © B) ; 10. 7000mHz | 464B | FM, INT | 75kHz FM, 1kHz (DG | 96.000MHz | 64B | FM, EXT/Ext. stereo sig. BH |108.000mHz 643 | FM, EXT/Ext stereo wick Not included in preset data. 3-12(Cc) STORE OPERATION a. Fundamental procedure Carrier frequency and output level displayed digitally and modulation functions indicated by the light in the center of each key can be stored at the same time, The following three steps are the fundamental procedure to store the data in F-L-M assorted preset mode. 1, Set the MODE switch at its bottom STO position. 2. Assign the preset address by two keys (e.g. [El making each center light on. 3, Press the WRITE key. >, Actual procedure for example (B) a) +Set the MODE switch at its center AY position. «Press. the RANGE switch to select 0.1 - 30 MHz range as indicated by the decimal point in the frequency display. Display the frequency of 0.4550 MHz using A. (up) keys, Y (down) keys, CLR (clear) keys and increment control. Turn the output control knob to display the output level of 80 dB. - Press the Modulation INT/EXT key to select INTernal modulation making the light in the center of the key off. Press the AM/FM key to select AM making the center light off. «(Not as stored data but for later convenience, set the INT FREQ switch at 1 kHz position and make the Modulation OFF/ON key on. Turn the AM control to obtain meter deflection of 30% AM.) Set the mode switch at its bottom STO position. 3-1303) Make keystrokes (] for addressing. The center light in each key will be on. Press the WRITE key. + MODE switch --- 4 (4). (19) (20) Display 1.0000MHz with 4 (up) keys or CLR keys. Turn the output control knob to display 20 4B. MODE switch ----- STO Keystrokes - oo Press WRITE key. MODE switch ----- 47 Display 10.7000MHz with & (up) and ¥ (down) keys. Display 46 dB with the output control knob. Press the AM/FM key selecting FM with the center light on. . (Turn the FM control to obtain meter deflection of 75 kHz FM.) MODE switch ----- STO Keystrokes. ----- (GJ Press WRITE key. . MODE switch ----- 47 Press the RANGE switch to place the decimal point in the frequency display at the MHz (30 - 110) position. -Display 96.000MHz using ¥ (down) keys. Display 6 4B with the output control knob. Press the Modulation INT/EXT key selecting EXTernal modulation with the center Light on.ae (21) MODE switch --- STO (22) Keystrokes --- DB] @ (23) Press WRITE key. (24). Then, press and hold the A (up) key just below the numeral 6 of 96,000 with your left hand, rotate the INCREMENT control to either direction for 14 steps. The display of 110.000 MHz will be obtained. * + Release the 4 (up) key. (25) Keystroke - D) ana will be on.) (26) Press WRITE ke The frequency incrementing procedure in step (24) is a special technique not mentioned in the paragraph of normal setting mode. In step (24), it is naturally possible to follow a normal procedure as described for other data. The special technique is applicable in some cases where rapid frequency setting is needed. Setting the MODE switch at STO position, hold an A (up) or a Y (down) key just below the digit to be incremented or decremented and rotate the INCREMENT control to either direction. The key with its center light on does not require repressing GB] has been lit, keystrokes [I], Q. [8]. This fact is applied for saving keystrokes in actual to select. For example, if [2], ---, [respectively addresses receiver measurements by allocating required frequencies into one group.aif, 46-88-8113 (D) RECALL OPERATION qa) Set the MODE switch at its upper RCL position. NOTE 1, A couple of illuminated keys usually assigns the pre- set address, however, at the time just after MODE switch has been turned to RCL position, two illumi- nated keys do not always assign the correct address. Proceed desired recall keystrokes ignoring the illumi- nation of keys just after MODE switch was turned to RCL position, Once a recall operation has been done, the correct assignment will be assured, When the instrument is turned on with MODE switch at RCL position, the data of. (1) will automatically be recalled always. Therefore, no attention is re- quired for irregular displays as mentioned in the pre- vious paragraphs. | It is recommended to maintain MODE switch at RCL position always before turning on or during not in use. The recall operation does not affect the illumination | of four output PRESET keys, while the PRESET keys can be used freely for Independent Output Level Preset operation, (2) Keystrokes [J data addressed to (A) [1]. 0,4550MHz (F), 80dB (L) and (NTernal AM (M) will recall the F-L-M assorted preset be displayed on the front panel following the foregoing example.Whe aewanrya, (3) Press keys [B) and [2] making each center light on. The displayed frequency and output level change to 1,0000MHz and 20dB. The modulation functions are left unchanged. (4) Keystrokes [€] G) recall 10.7000MHz, 46dB and INTernal FM. (5) Keystrokes [D) @ recall 96.000MHz, 6dB and EXTernal FM and additional keystroke [5] changes the frequency to 110, 000MHz. (6) Twelve keys are used to recall thirty-two F-L-M to (A) B). assorted preset data ( [A] (E) MODIFICATIONS AFTER RECALL (1) Frequency Frequency increment control can be made as the same manner in the normal mode. The endlessly rotatable INCREMENT switch is always in preparation for use regardless of the position it has been set. Recall a preset frequency by keystrokes mentioned previously disregarding the position of the INCREMENT rotary switch, and then you can control the least icant digit or the next digit or the third digit from signi the recalled frequency by means of the rotary switch. Clockwise rotation increases frequency and vice versa. inal preset fre- If it is required to return to the ori quency after some incremental variation has been given, simply recall the preset frequency again by pressing either addressed key with center light on.aeercid 7 (3) —_——. nore ——_________ The RANGE selector key has no effect during | | preset mode of operation. Lo Output level The output control knob on the front panel is used to modify the recalled output level just as the same manner in frequency increment control. Additionally, quick modifications can be obtained utiliz ing the Independent Output Level Preset feature (described in 3.8) unless four addresses using key [5] ‘have been assigned. Modulation functions As the FM/AM key and the INT/EXT key is always effective, it is free to change the functions after recall operation, NOTE —— The total number of the addresses for the F-L-M to BD assorted preset data is 32 from [A] However, if the Independent Output Level Preset operation (described in the next paragraph) is essential, four addresses including key [8] (i.e. @. BB. (S] and ()_[B)) can not be used for this assorted preset operation. [ee NOTES at the end of the next paragraph 3.8.)3.8 INDEPENDENT OUTPUT LEVEL PRESET WM This feature is available under the condition that the F-L-M Assorted Preset operation requires 28 or less datd to be preset and four addresses including key [8] (i.e. A) @, B @, GW ana BD) are not assignea. ™@ MODE switch ‘Three-position lever switch, MODE, has two kinds of maz- kings on both sides of its lever: | RCL, AY and STO on the left side of the lever have been quoted throughout the foregoing description. To summarize, AY stands for Normal frequency up/down mode, and STO and RCL are used for store and recall operation of the F-L-M Assorted Preset data. 5 On the other hand, the marking RCL/STO on the right side of the switch lever is used for the Independent Output Level Preset operation. It means that four PRESET keys can be used in upper two positions of the lever switch. In other words, the lever switch selects one of two functions of the WRITE key. With the lever set at its bottom STO position, the WRITE key is used to store the F-L-M Assorted data and at upper two positions (RCL/STO) the WRITE key is used to store the Independent Output Level Preset data. ™ Preset (store) operation (1) Set the MODE switch at either RCL/STO ( AV or RCL on the left side) position. (2) Select a key from four PRESET keys, A through D, and press it making the light in the center of the key on. (3) Display a desired output level to be preset by rotating the output control. 3-19(4) Press the WRITE key. Mm Example ‘Allocation | Procedure Key | Ovtpet Press | Rotate output control "Press level | key: | to obtain display of: | key: A oaB | OA | ° @® write B | 3043] @8 30 © write c | 6oaB | Me 60 |@ write D | 90aB | @ D 90 @ WRITE ™@ Recall operation Press the key which has been allocated’and stored. For example above, the keys A, B, C and D will recall 0 4B, 30 dB, 60 4B and 90 dB respectively. The center light of the pressed key will be on. ™@ Applications 1) When a particular output level is often required, ‘it is Pi a recommended to preset the value to the most easy-to- use key. (e.g. the rightmost key D.) (2) Even if particular output levels were not required to be preset, it is helpful to preset four typical values as the example above, because any desired output level will be obtained within one rotation of output level control by recalling the nearest preset value. 3-20wage Mig) . When four addresses including key are used NOTES ————____, Output levels with minus sign (-19 to -1 4B) can not be stored. Pressing the WRITE key while display- ing an output level with minus sign, the sign will be deleted from the display and the voltage without minus sign will be written into the memory. for the F-L-M Assorted Preset operation, four | output PRESET keys, A, B, C and D recall the | output data of assorted preset addressed by [A] [8], Bo. o and respectively. If the store operation of the Independent Output Level | Preset were made, the output data of assorted preset addressed by [i] © ® ana [D & wit be deleted and replaced by newly stored ones. Conversely, if the store operation of the F-L-M Assorted Preset were made using addresses that include key [B], the stored data of the Independent Output Level Preset will be deleted and replace by newly stored ones. Briefly, the memories are commonly used for four addresses including key and four output PRESET keys. | 3-21143 4, REMOTE CONTROL .1 CAPABILITY The operation of the twelve frequency setting keys, four output preset keys, modulation OFF/ON key, frequency increment and output level rotary switches are remotely controlled as des- cribed below. (1) Recall operation of 32 F-L-M assorted preset data With the MODE switch set in the upper RCL position, the assorted data (Frequency, Output Level and Modulation functions) are recalled by means of twelve keys, A through D and 1 through 8. (2) Recall operation of 4 preset output levels With the MODE switch set in the upper or middle RCL/STO positions, the four preset output levels can be recalled independently of frequency and modulation by means of four PRESET keys, A through D. NOTE: This recall operation cannot be controlled coinciden- tally with the F-L-M assorted preset. (3) Frequency up, down and clear operation With the. MODE switch set in the middle AY position, fre- quency can be controlled by twelve keys as described in the paragraph 3.4 in this manual. (4) Modulation on/off operation Switched just as the same manner as the MODULATION OFF/ON key on the front panel. (5) Frequency increment and output level control Two 24-detent endless rotary switches for frequency incre- ment and 1 dB-step output attenuator are controlled remotely