Scientific SM6033 User manual

User Manual
Precision LCR Meter
SM6033

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Contents
Chapter 1 First Time Operation ............................................................... 7
1.1 To Inspect the package ........................................................... 8
1.2 Power connection ................................................................... 8
1.3 Fuse .................................................................................... 8
1.4 Environment ......................................................................... 9
1.5 Use of Test Fixture ................................................................. 9
1.6 Warm-up .............................................................................. 9
1.7 Other features ......................................................................10
Chapter 2 Introduction .........................................................................11
2.1 Introduction to front panel .....................................................11
2.2 Introduction to rear panel ......................................................13
2.3 Introduction to display zone ...................................................14
2.4 Main menu keys and corresponding displayed pages ..................15
2.4.1 [DISP] ...........................................................................15
2.4.2 [SETUP] .........................................................................15
2.4.3 [SYSTEM] .......................................................................15
2.5 Basic Operation ....................................................................16
2.6 Start the instrument..............................................................16
Chapter 3 Introduction to [DISP] ...........................................................18
3.1 <MEAS DISPLAY> .................................................................18
3.1.1 Test function ...................................................................19
3.1.2 Test range ......................................................................21
3.1.3 Test frequency ................................................................21
3.1.4 Test level .......................................................................22
3.1.5 DC bias ..........................................................................23
3.1.6 Test speed ......................................................................24
3.1.7 Tools .............................................................................24
3.1.8 Save LCR test result by U disk ...........................................25
3.2 <BIN NO. DISP> ..................................................................26
3.2.1 Comparator function ........................................................27
3.3 <BIN COUNT DISP> ..............................................................27
3.3.1 PARAM ...........................................................................28
3.3.2 NOM. .............................................................................28
3.3.3 BIN ...............................................................................28
3.3.4 HIGH/LOW .....................................................................29
3.3.5 COUNT ..........................................................................29
3.3.6 AUX ..............................................................................29
3.3.7 OUT ..............................................................................29
3.4 <LIST SWEEP DISP> .............................................................29
3.4.1 Sweep mode ...................................................................30
3.4.2 FREQ (Hz) ......................................................................31
3.4.3 Cp[F] D[ ] ......................................................................31

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3.4.4 CMP (Compare)...............................................................31
3.5 <TRACE SWEEP> .................................................................31
3.5.1 FORMAT .........................................................................32
3.5.2 SCALE ...........................................................................32
3.5.3 READ .............................................................................32
3.5.4 TRACE ...........................................................................33
3.5.5 POINTS ..........................................................................33
3.5.6 TRIGGER ........................................................................33
3.5.7 SA E CS & SA E AS .......................................................33
3.6 <MEAS SETUP> ....................................................................34
3.6.1 Trigger mode ..................................................................36
3.6.2 Auto level control function ................................................36
3.6.3 Bias current isolation function ...........................................37
3.6.4 Average .........................................................................38
3.6.5 Level monitor function .....................................................38
3.6.6 Delay time .....................................................................39
3.6.7 Output impedance ...........................................................39
3.6.8 Deviation test function .....................................................39
3.7 <CORRECTION> ...................................................................41
3.7.1 OPEN .............................................................................42
3.7.2 SHORT ...........................................................................43
3.7.3 LOAD .............................................................................45
3.7.4 Load correction test function .............................................46
3.7.5 Cable length selection ......................................................46
3.8 <LIMIT TABLE> ....................................................................47
3.8.1 Swap parameter ..............................................................47
3.8.2 Limit modes of compare function .......................................48
3.8.3 Set nominal value of tolerance mode ..................................49
3.8.4 Comparator function ON/OFF ............................................49
3.8.5 Auxiliary bin ON/OFF .......................................................50
3.8.6 HIGH/LOW .....................................................................51
3.9 <LIST SWEEP SETUP> ..........................................................52
3.9.1 MODE ............................................................................52
3.9.2 Test parameter ...............................................................52
3.9.3 Sweep parameter setup ...................................................53
3.10 TRACE SWEEP SETUP ............................................................54
3.10.1 Function.........................................................................54
3.10.2 Level .............................................................................54
3.10.3 DC Bias ..........................................................................55
3.10.4 Trace .............................................................................55
3.10.5 Range ............................................................................55
3.10.6 Scale .............................................................................55
3.10.7 Frequency ......................................................................55
3.10.8 Speed ............................................................................55

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3.10.9 Format ..........................................................................55
3.10.10 Trigger ...........................................................................55
3.10.11 Mode .............................................................................56
3.10.12 Start delay .....................................................................56
3.10.13 Point .............................................................................56
3.10.14 Step delay ......................................................................56
3.10.15 Maximum and minimum ...................................................56
3.10.16 START ...........................................................................56
3.10.17 END ..............................................................................56
3.10.18 Coordination range settiing ...............................................57
Chapter 4 [SYSTEM] and <FILE MANAGE> ..............................................58
4.1 <SYSTEM SETUP> ................................................................58
4.1.1 MAIN FUNC ....................................................................58
4.1.2 Key Sound .....................................................................60
4.1.3 PASS BEEP .....................................................................59
4.1.4 FAIL BEEP ......................................................................59
4.1.5 LANGUAGE .....................................................................59
4.1.6 THEME ...........................................................................60
4.1.7 PASS WORD ...................................................................60
4.1.8 BUS MODE (Reserved function) .........................................60
4.1.9 GPIB ADDR (Reserved function) ........................................61
4.1.10 TALK ONLY .....................................................................61
4.1.11 BIAS SRC .......................................................................61
4.1.12 BAUD RATE ....................................................................62
4.1.13 DATE/TIME .....................................................................62
4.2 LCR <FILE MANAGE> ............................................................63
4.2.1 Setup file for single-group component (*.STA) .....................63
4.2.2 U-disk manage performance .............................................64
4.2.3 Operation steps for file management ..................................65
Chapter 5 Execute LCR operation and some examples ..............................67
5.1 Correction operation ..............................................................67
5.1.1 Sweep correction.............................................................67
5.1.2 Point-frequency correction ................................................67
5.2 Correct connection of DUT ......................................................68
5.3 Eliminate the influence of stray impedance ...............................69
5.4 Operation example for testing inductance .................................70
5.5 Operation example of testing capacitance by multi-frequency list
sweep ..........................................................................................72
5.6 Operation example of load correction .......................................75
Chapter 6 Performance and Test ............................................................77
6.1 Test function ........................................................................77
6.1.1 Parameter and symbol .....................................................77
6.1.2 Test combination .............................................................77
6.1.3 Mathematical operation ....................................................77

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6.1.4 Equivalent mode .............................................................77
6.1.5 Range ............................................................................77
6.1.6 Trigger ...........................................................................77
6.1.7 Delay time .....................................................................78
6.1.8 Connection modes of test terminals ...................................78
6.1.9 Test speed (Frequency>=10kHz) .......................................78
6.1.10 Average .........................................................................78
6.1.11 Display digit ...................................................................78
6.2 Test signal ...........................................................................78
6.2.1 Test signal frequency .......................................................78
6.2.2 Signal mode ...................................................................79
6.2.3 Test signal level ..............................................................79
6.2.4 Output impedance ...........................................................79
6.2.5 Monitor for test signal level ...............................................79
6.2.6 Maximum measurement display range ................................79
6.2.7 DC bias voltage source .....................................................80
6.2.8 Diode test ......................................................................80
6.3 Measurement accuracy ..........................................................80
6.3.1 │ Z │ , │ Y │ , L, C, R, X, G, B accuracies ...............................80
6.3.2 D accuracy .....................................................................81
6.3.3 Q accuracy .....................................................................81
6.3.4 Θ accuracy .....................................................................81
6.3.5 G accuracy .....................................................................81
6.3.6 Rp accuracy ....................................................................81
6.3.7 Rs accuracy ....................................................................82
6.3.8 Accuracy factor ...............................................................82
6.3.9 DCR accuracy .................................................................86
6.4 Performance test ..................................................................86
6.4.1 Working condition ............................................................86
6.4.2 The used instruments and devices .....................................87
6.4.3 Function check ................................................................87
6.4.4 Test signal level ..............................................................87
6.4.5 Frequency ......................................................................88
6.4.6 Measurement accuracy .....................................................88
6.4.7 Accuracy of C and D ........................................................88
6.4.8 Accuracy of L ..................................................................88
6.4.9 Accuracy of Z ..................................................................88
6.4.10 Accuracy of DCR .............................................................89
Chapter 7 Command Reference .............................................................90
7.1 Subsystem commands for SM6033 ..........................................90
7.1.1 DISPlay subsystem commands ..........................................90
7.1.2 FREQuency subsystem commands .....................................92
7.1.3 OLTage subsystem commands .........................................93
7.1.4 CURRent subsystem commands .........................................93

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7.1.5 AMPLitude subsystem commands ......................................94
7.1.6 Output RESistor subsystem commands ...............................94
7.1.7 OUTPut subsystem commands ..........................................95
7.1.8 BIAS subsystem commands ..............................................96
7.1.9 FUNCtion subsystem commands ........................................97
7.1.10 LIST subsystem commands ............................................ 101
7.1.11 APERture subsystem commands ...................................... 105
7.1.12 TRIGger subsystem commands ....................................... 105
7.1.13 FETCh? subsystem commands ......................................... 107
7.1.14 CORRection subsystem commands ................................... 110
7.1.15 COMParator subsystem commands .................................. 116
7.1.16 Mass MEMory subsystem commands ................................ 121
7.2 GPIB Common Commands ................................................... 122
Chapter 8 Handler ............................................................................. 125
8.1 Description .............................................................................. 125
8.2 Operation ................................................................................ 125
Chapter 9 Maintenance & Service ........................................................ 139
Chapter 10 Warrantyr .......................................................................... 140

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Chapter 1 First Time Operation
When you receive the instrument, some inspections are necessary, and the
condition must be understood and available before installing the instrument.
1.1 To nspect the package
Inspect the shipping container for damage after unpacking it. It is not
recommended to power on the instrument in the case of a damaged container.
If the contents in the container do not conform to the packing list, notify us or
your dealer.
1.2 Power connection
1) Power-supplying voltage range: 100~120 ac or 198~242 ac. Being related
with the power setup on the rear panel.
2) Power-supplying frequency range: 47~63Hz.
3) Power-supplying power range: less than 80 A.
4) Power supplying input phase line L, zero line N, ground lead E should be as
same as the power plug of the instrument.
5) After careful design, the instrument can reduce the clutter jamming caused
by AC power terminal input, however, it should be used under the
environment with low-noise. Please install power filter if being unavoidable.
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Warning: n order to prevent user and instrument from being hurt by
leakage, it is necessary for user to guarantee the ground line of supply
power being reliably grounded.
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1.3 Fuse
The instrument has installed fuse, so operators should use the installed fuse of
our company.
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Warning: Be sure that the location of fuse is consistent with
power-supplying voltage range before charging.
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1.4 Environment
1) Please do not operate the instrument in the place that is vibrative, dusty,
under direct sunlight or where there is corrosive air.
2) The normal working temperature is 0℃ ～ 40℃, relative humidity ≤75%, so
the instrument should be used under above condition to guarantee the
accuracy.
3) There is heat abstractor on the rear panel to avoid the inner temperature
rising. In order to keep good airiness, please don’t obstruct the left and right
airiness holes to make the instrument maintain the accuracy.
4) Although the instrument has been specially designed for reducing the noise
caused by ac power, a place with low noise is still recommended. If this
cannot be arranged, please make sure to use power filter for the instrument.
5) Please store the instrument in the place where temperature is between 5℃
and 40℃, humidity is less than 85%RH. If the instrument will not be put in
use for a time, please have it properly packed with its original box or a similar
box for storing.
6) The instrument, especially the test cable should be far from strong
electro-magnetic field, to avoid the jamming on measurement.
1.5 Use of Test Fixture
Please use the accessory test fixture or cable supplied with unit, the test fixture
made by user or from other company may cause the incorrect
measurement result. The test fixture or cable should be kept clean, as well as
the pin of DUT, thus to guarantee the good connection between DUT and fixture.
Connect the fixture or cable to four test terminals Hcur, Hpot, Lcur, Lpot on the
front panel. As for the DUT with shielding shell, connect shielding layer or ground
“┴”.
Note: When test fixture or cable is notconnected, the instrument will display an
unstable test result.
1.6 Warm-up
1) To guarantee the accurate measurement, the warm-up time is no less than
15min.
2) Please not turn on or off instrument frequently, in order to avoid the inner
data fluster.

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1.7 Other features
1) Power: consumption power≤80 A.
2) Dimension (W*H*D): 430mm*185mm*473mm
3) Weight: About 13kg.

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Chapter 2 ntroduction
In this chapter, the basic operation features of SM6033 series are described.
Please read the content carefully before using SM6033 series instruments, thus
you can learn the operation of SM6033.
2.1 ntroduction to front panel
Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of SM6033.
1) USB HOST interface
Connect U flash disk so as to save or use a specified file.
2) [KEYLOCK]
Press [KEYLOCK], it will be lighted, which means the function of current panel
is locked. Press it again, it will be off, which means discharging the lock status.
If the password function is ON, it means correct password is necessary when
discharging the key-lock, or the key cannot be unlocked.
When the instrument is controlled by RS232, [KEYLOCK] will be lighted. Press
it again, it will be off, which means discharging the lock status.
3) [DC BIAS]
[DC BIAS] is used to permit or forbid the output of 0-100mA/10 DC bias
source. Press this key, it will be lighted which means DC bias output is
permitted. Press this key once more, it will be off which means DC bias output
is prohibited. The key is useless in some pages where the DC BIAS cannot be
added.
4) [DC SOURCE]
This key is only valid in SM6033A & SM6033C LCR Meter. It is the function of
DC voltage source (-10~+10 ).
5) Brand and model
6) LCD
800*480 colorful TFT LCD display, showing the measurement results and
conditions.

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7) [COPY]
Copy the currently displayed page to USB memory.
8) [DISP]
Press this key to enter into the corresponding test display page.
9) [SETUP]
Press this key to enter into the corresponding test setup page.
10) [SYSTEM]
Press this key to enter into the system setup page.
11) Numerical keys
These keys are used to input data to the instrument. The key consists of
numerical keys [0] to [9], decimal point [.] and [+/-] key.
12) [ESC]
ESCAPE key
13) [←]
BACKSPACE key is used to delete the last numeric of the input value.
14) [CAL]
Execute the calibration operation. Press this key to execute OPEN/SHORT
calibration.
15) PASS indicator
LED indicator shows the test result has passed.
16) [TRIGGER]
When the trigger mode is set to MAN mode, press this key to trigger the
instrument.
17) [RESET]
Press this key, when transformer auto scanning is cancelled, other operation
cannot be executed on other pages.
18) FAIL indicator
LED indicator shows the test result has failed.
19) [ENTER]
This key is used to end the input of data, and confirm and save the data
displayed on the inputting line (the bottom line on LCD).
20) Test terminals (UNKNOWN)
4-teminal test pair are used to connect 4-terminal test fixture or cable to
measure DUT.
The 4 terminals are respectively as follows: Hcur, Hpot, Lpot and Lcur.
21) CURSOR
This key is used to move the cursor on the LCD displayed page. When the
cursor moves to a zone, the corresponding zone will be lightened.
22) Knob for menu selection and numeric input
This knob is used to move the cursor, select and set parameters.
23) Confirmation key
This key is used to end the data input, confirm and save the data input
through knob.
24) Ground terminal

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The ground terminal is connected with the case of instrument, which can be
used to protect or shield the ground connection.
25) FILE
This key is used to enter into FILE MANAGE interface (when in LCR funtion, it
is the only way to enter into the FILE MANAGE interface).
26) Function keys
Six soft function keys are used to select parameters. The corresponding
function of each soft key has been displayed on its left (the right part of LCD).
The function definition varies with different pages.
27) POWER
Power switch
2.2 ntroduction to rear panel
Figure 2-2 shows the rear panel of SM6033.
RATING FUSE
110V/60Hz 80VA
220V/50Hz 80VA T2AL 250V
~
~
T4AL 250V
!
TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK,
THE POWER CORD PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR
MUST BE CONNECTED TO GROUND
DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY BEFORE REPLACING FUSE
WARNING
RS-232C
LAN DEVICE
SCANNER
HANDLER
DC BIAS INTERFACE
IEEE-488
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Figure 2-2 Rear panel
1) HANDLER interface
Handler interface is used to realize the sorting output of test results.
2) LAN interface
LAN interface is used to realize the control and the communication of network
system.
3) Serial Number
Information about instrument serial number.
4) USB DE ICE interface
The tester can communicate with PC through the USB DE ICE interface.
5) SCANNER interface
Control the transformer scanning box through SCANNER interface.
6) IEEE-488 interface
The tester can communicate with PC through GPIB interface.
7) RS232 interface
Series communication interface can realize the communication with PC.
8) Fan window

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Heat elimination, maintaining the normal working temperature
9) Power socket
Input AC power.
10) Fuse Socket
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Warning: Please ensure the rating of fuse is according to power-supply
input voltage range before switching on.
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11) Ground terminal
The ground terminal is connected with instrument casing, available for
protecting or shielding ground connection.
2.3 ntroduction to display zone
SM6033 has a 65k, 7-inch TFT display. The display screen is divided into the
following zones:
1) Display page name
Indicates name of the currently displayed page.
2) Function keys
The zone is used to display the function of soft key. The function of each soft
key can be different depending on menu and function selection.
3) Test result/ condition display zone
In this zone, test result information and current condition are displayed.
4) Help

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In this zone, information about system and user data input is displayed.
2.4 Main menu keys and corresponding displayed
pages
2.4.1 [D SP]
Press this key-[D SP] to enter into the LCR measurement display page, the
following soft keys will be displayed in the soft key zone.
<MEAS D SPLAY>
<B N NO.>
<B N COUNT>
<L ST SWEEP>
<TRACE SWEEP>
<SAVE LOG>
2.4.2 [SETUP]
Press this key-[SETUP], the following soft keys will be displayed in the soft key
zone on the LCR measurement setup page.
<MEAS SETUP>
<CORRECT ON>
<L M T TABLE>
<L ST SETUP>
<TRACE SETUP>
<TOOLS>
2.4.3 [SYSTEM]
This key-[SYSTEM] is used to enter into the system setup page. The following
soft keys will be available:
<SYSTEM SETUP>
<LAN SETUP>
<HANDLER SETUP>
<DEFAULT SETT NGS>
<SYSTEM REST>

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2.5 Basic Operation
Basic operation of SM6033 is as follows:
Use menu keys ([DISP], SETUP], [SYSTEM]) and soft keys to select the
desired page.
Use cursor keys ([←][→]) and the slide switch to move the cursor to the
desired zone. When the cursor moves to a specified zone, the zone will
become reverse expression.
The soft key functions corresponding to the current zone of the cursor will be
displayed in the soft key zone. Users can select and use the desired key.
Numeric keys, [BACKSPACE] and [ENTER] are used to input data.
When a numeric key is pressed down, the usable unit soft key will be
displayed in the soft key zone. You can choose a unit soft key or press [ENTER]
to end data inputting. When [ENTER] is used to terminate data inputting, the
unit of data will be set to a default unit, such as Hz, or A. For example, the
default unit for frequency is Hz.
2.6 Start the instrument
Plug in 3-line power plug.
Caution: Ensure the power-supply voltage and frequency conforms to above
specifications. Power input phase line L, neutral line N, ground line E should be
the same as that of the instrument.
Press the power switch at the left corner on the front panel and then a boot screen
will appear which displays instrument model and the version number of the
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If the password protection function is on, users are required to input the
password and then press [ENTER] to enter into the page of main menu.
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Note: The instrument has a default password-2829. In your practical use, you
can change it and set your own one. Please see <SYSTEM> section for more
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Chapter 3 ntroduction to [D SP]
3.1 <MEAS DISPLAY>
When the LCR function is applied, press [DISP], the <MEAS DISPLAY> page will
be displayed on screen as shown in the following figure.
SM6033-301
On this page, the test result is displayed in upper-case character. The
measurement control parameters can be set in this page:
Test function (FUNCA)
Test function (FUNCB)
Test frequency (FREQ)
Test level (LE EL)
Test range (RANGE)
Test speed (SPEED)
DC bias (DC BIAS)
DC voltage source (DC SRC)
There are 8 zones in this page: FUNCA, FUNCB, FREQ, LE EL, RANG, SPEED, DC
BIAS, DC SRC. The details will be discussed later.
The test result/ condition display zone shows the information about test condition.
These conditions can be set on <Measure> page or <Correction> page.
Signal source voltage/ current monitor (Vm, m)
Open, short, load correction ON/OFF status (CORR)

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3.1.1 Test function
In a measurement period, SM6033 can test four parameters for an impedance
component: two primary parameters and two secondary parameters. Parameters
that can be tested are as follows:
Primary parameters
|Z| (Module of impedance)
|Y| (Module of admittance)
L (Inductance)
C (Capacitance)
R (Resistance)
G (Conductance)
DCR (DC resistance)
Secondary Parameters
D (Dissipation factor)
Q (Quality factor)
Rs (Equivalent Series Resistance ESR)
Rp (Equivalent Parallel Resistance)
X (Reactance)
B (Admittance)
θ (Phase Angle)
Test results of primary and secondary parameters are respectively displayed in
two lines in the form of upper-case characters. The primary parameter displays in
the upper line while the secondary parameter displays in the lower line.
Operation steps for setting test function:
1) Move the cursor to FUNCA zone, the following soft keys will be displayed on
the screen.
 Cp—…→
 Cs—…→
 Lp—…→
 Ls—…→
 Z—…→
 ↓
2) Press the soft key corresponding to Cp—…→, the following parameters will be
shown for your choice.
 Cp-D
 Cp-Q
 Cp-G
 Cp-Rp
 ←
Press the soft key corresponding to your desired parameter. Then press ← to
return to upper soft key menu.
3) Press Cs—…→, the following parameters will be shown for your choice.
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 Cs-Q
 Cs-Rs
 ←
Press the soft key corresponding to your desired parameter. Then press ← to
return to upper soft key menu.
4) Press Lp—…→, the following parameters will be shown for your choice.
 Lp-D
 Lp-Q
 Lp-G
 Lp-Rp
 ←
Press the soft key corresponding to your desired parameter. Then press ← to
return to upper soft key menu.
5) Press Ls—…→, the following parameters will be shown for your choice.
 Ls-D
 Ls-Q
 Ls-Rs
 ←
Press the soft key corresponding to your desired parameter. Then press ← to
return to upper soft key menu.
6) Press Z—…→, the following parameters will be shown for your choice.
 Z-d
 Z-r
 Z-Q
 ←
Press the soft key corresponding to your desired parameter. Then press ← to
return to upper soft key menu.
7) Press ↓, another group of soft keys will be shown.
 Y—…→
 R—…→
 G—B
 DCR
 ←
Press the soft key corresponding to your desired parameter. Then press ← to
return to upper soft key menu.
8) Press Y—…→, the following parameters will be shown for your choice.
 Y-d
 Y-r
 ←
Press the soft key corresponding to your desired parameter. Then press ← to
return to upper soft key menu.
9) Press R—…→, the following parameters will be shown for your choice.
 R-X
 Rp-Q