USER'S MANUAL. PROLINK-4/4C
On selecting the Carrier / Noise measurement mode the screen displays the
following information:
Figure 10.- Carrier-to-noise ratio measurement (Auto mode).
As well as the video carrier / noise level ratio (20.1 dB in previous figure), the
frequency or channel (depending on the tuning mode selected) and the level of the
video carrier and noise level are also shown.
When measuring channels in the satellite band or digital channels, to measure
the C/N ratio correctly, the bandwidth of the channel must be defined previously, using
the Channel BW function on the TV mode functions menu.
To measure digital channels C/N ratio in Auto mode it is indispensable to tune channel
at its central frequency.
In the case of the presence of adjacent digital channels, these could mask the noise
level measurement when operating in Auto mode. Therefore, you are recommended to
use the Referenced mode.
In the case of an analogue terrestrial signal, when C/N (Auto) mode is selected, the
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value will take several seconds to stabilize (six seconds at the most). An arrow below
the C/N readout represents the measurement cycle and it is necessary to wait the arrow
passes twice on the same point to guarantee a correct measurement.
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C/N (AUTO)
20.1 dB
VIDEO CARRIER:
FREQUENCY
= 1345.5 MHz
LEVEL
=
NOISE:
LEVEL
=
CHANNEL BW
=
performs an in-channel measurement, this involves that C/N
64.1
dBuV
44.1
dBuV
32.0
MHz
IMPORTANT REMARK
IMPORTANT REMARK
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