To configure the Tilt measurement feature, select:
- the channel plan to be tested,
- up to twelve channels for Tilt measurement, and
- the vertical resolution of the Tilt graph for the best viewing.
To configure your meter for Tilt measurement:
NOTE: Tilt measurement channels are user-defined and correspond to
the active channel plan. Up to twelve channels can be selected for measurement
within each channel plan. A minimum of two channels are required to perform
a tilt test.
1) Confirm that you are using the correct downstream channel plan for your
specific CATV system.
2) Press the SETTINGS softkey, use the arrow keys to select Channel
Plans.
3) Press ENTER.
4) On the SELECT A DOWNSTREAM PLAN screen, use the arrow keys to highlight
the correct plan for the network you are currently servicing.
5) Press ENTER or the DONE softkey.
The name of the plan you have chosen will be displayed on the right-hand
side of the title bar at the top of all subsequent screens.
6) Select up to twelve channels for Tilt measurement.
7) Press the SETTINGS softkey.
8) Use the arrow keys to select Tilt Channels.
9) Press ENTER.
10) On the SELECT TILT CHANNELS screen, use the arrow keys to highlight
the channel you intend to edit.
11) Press the SELECT softkey to enable or disable (depending on
its prior status) that channel.
12) Repeat the process for other channels as necessary.
13) Adjust the vertical resolution of the Tilt graph for the best viewing.
14) Press the VIEW softkey and use the arrow keys to choose 5
dB/div or 10 dB/div and press ENTER.