AUDIO ANALYZER

VP-7721A

Panasonic®
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Matsushita Communication
Industrial Co., Ltd.
4-3-1, Tsunashima-Higashi
Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Japan
Tel: (045)531-1231
Telex: 3822-671 Printed in Japan
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SAP'B'fi PRBCAUTIONS

GENERAL PONER SOURCB

This instrument has been designed and This instrument is intended to

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protection and protection of the
operate from a mains supply that will
not be more than 250 volts rms.
,~ surrounding area against damage, and
has been supplied in a safe condition.
For suitable voltage selection, see
the INSTALLATION paragraph in this
I The following precautions must be
observed by the user to ensure safe
manual.

operation and to retain the

[ instrument in a safe condition.
BEFORE SUPPLYIHG POWER
[ Verify that the instrument is set to
suit the available mains voltage and
that the correct fuse is installed.
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PROTECTIVE EARTH
[ The protective earth of the instru-
ment must be connected to the earth
before connecting the instrument to
the product input or output terminals.
[, A protective ground connection by way
of the grounding qonductor in the
power cable is essential for safe
[ operation.
The plug shall only be inserted into a
socket outlet provided with a
protective earth contact.
[ USE OF PROPER FUSE
SAP'B'fi SYMBOUl
[ & Instruction manual symbol: The
instrument will be marked· with
HAZARD ARISING FRC»l LOSS OF GROUND
The protective action must not be
negated by the use of an extension
cord without protective conductor.
If this instrument is to be energized
via an autotransformer for voltage
reduction, make sure the common
terminals is connected to the earth
terminal of the power source.
DIIMIIGE 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.
Use only the fuse of correct type,
voltage rating and current rating as
specified in the
paragraph in this manual.
INSTALLATION

this symbol when it is necessary

[ for the user to refer to the
instruction manual for safety. REMOVAL OF COVERS
Removal.of covers is likely to expose
High voltage symbol : Dangerous live parts although reasonable pre-
[~w voltage exceeding 1
indicated by this symbol.
kV is cautions have been taken in the design
of the instrument to shield such
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parts. The instrument shall be dis-
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Protective earth terminal. connected from the supply before car-
rying out any adjustment, replacement
V>. /[wARN10)J The WARNING sign is a head- or maintehance and repair during
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that should be observed to
which the instrument shall be opened.
If any adjustment, maintenance or
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hazards. shall only be carried out by a
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0 I CAUTION I The CAUTION sign leads the the hazard involved.
,l, L - - - - -1 precaution(s) that should
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or destruction
instrument.
of the DO NOT OPERATE IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
To avoid explosion, do not operate the
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Table of Contents

1. GENERAL
1.1 outline ...•.••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••.••..•....•.••.••.• 1-1
[. 1.2 Oscillator •••••••••••••••••.•.•.•••.•..•••..•••.•..•.••.••••••••• 1-1
1.3 Distortion Meter •••••••....•.••••.••.••...••••••••.•.••.••••.•••• 1-2
1.4
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Level Meter .••.••..•••••.•••••• •'• •.•••..•••••.•..•..••.••••••..•• 1-3
S/N Meter •.•••...•.••••••••.••.••••.•.....•..•...•....•....••••• • 1-'4
1.6 Presetting •••••••••..••..•••••.••.•••••••••••••.......••.••.••• •. 1-4
[ 1. 7 Remote Control 1-4
1.8 Microprocessor Control •.••••••.••.••.•••.••••.••..••..•.••••.•. • • • 1-5
1. 9 Floating Input . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

[ 2. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

3. INSTALLATION
[ 3.1 Power Requirements .•.•....•.........•..............•.....•....... 3-1
3. 2 Mains Voltage Selection..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 &
[ 3.3 Fuse ........•..........................•......................... 3-2&
3.4 Power Cable •.....••...•....................•........•.....•...... 3-3
[ 3.5 Interconnection with Other Equipment .••••.•..•....•.••••...••.•.• 3-4
3. 6 Mounting on the Bench . • • . . . • • • • • . . . . . • . • • . • . • • • . . . . • • . . . • . . • . . • • • 3-4

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Rack Mounting ..••••...•..••.•.....•.••...•.•.•.....•.•..•..• • ...•. 3-4
Preparation for use ••.•..•..•.••.....••.•...•.••.....•••....•.••• 3-5

[ 4. OPERATION ...••.•.••..•••.••••••••..•.••••• ; ••••..••. • • • ...•. • • • • • . • • 4-1

4.1 outline .....••••••••••...•••••••.••.•••••••.••..••.••• • • ..•. • • • • • 4-1
[ 4.2 Description of the Front Panel ...••••••••.••.••.•.•.......•...... 4-1
4. 3 Basic Operation •.....•.•.•..••••....••••••.••..•..••.••.. • .•••... 4-7
[ Notes for safety .....•.••••••••••..•.•.••••.... • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • · 4- 7
Turning on the power .••.•..•......•••• ·••.••.••. • • .. • • • • • • • • • • • · • 4-7

[ Connection •.••.••.•••••••••.••••• • .•••••• • • . • .•• • • • • • • • . • • • • • • , • 4-8

Oscillator frequency setting ••••••..•••••••..••...••.••. • • • • • • • • 4-8
('· output amplitude setting ••..•.••••••.•.••••••.....•..•.. • • • • • •• • 4-10
L Level measurement ••....••••••.•.••••••.••••.•.•......... • • • • • • • • 4-11
Distortion measurement •.•.•••.••••••••••..•••••••.•••••. • • • • • • • • 4-14
S/N measurement •.•••.•.••••.•..•. •. • ••••. • ••••••• • • • • • • • · · · · • • • • 4-15

' Preset ••.••.•.••..•..•.•...• • •••• • • • • • ••• • • • ••• • • • • • • • • • • · · · · · · · 4-19

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l 4.4 Cautions to be observed during Actual Measurement •••••••••••••••• 4-21

4. 5 Distortion Measurement using Internal Oscilla.tor ••••••••.••.••••• 4-29
4.6 Distortion Measurement of an External Source .••••••.••••••••••••. 4-31
4. 7 Level· Measurement • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . . • • • • . . • • • . . . • • • • • • • • • • • . 4-32

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S/N Measurement ••••••.••••••••••••••.••••••.•••••.••.•• • ••.•••.•• • 4-33
Preset Application •.•...••.••••••••.••••••••••••.••.••••••••.•••. 4-34
4 .10 Remote Control • . • • . . . • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • . • . • • • • . • • • • • • . • . . . . 4-34

5. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE . • . • . . • . . . . . . . • • • . . . • . • . . . . • • . . . . . • • . . • • . • . . • 5-1

[ 5.1 Cleaning • . • . • • • • . • . • • • • • • • . . • . • . • • . . • • . • . • • • • • . . • . . . . . . • • . • . • . • • • 5-1
5.2 Replacement of Protect'ive FUSE (S) ...•...........•...•........... 5-1

[ 5.3 Calibration and Service .....•.......•.... • • ... • ... • • .. • • • • • • • • • • • 5-2

5. 4 Storage ................•...........•.•... • • • • • • • • • • • • • · • • • · · • • • · · 5-2

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1.1 Outline
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The Model VP-7721A Audio Analyzer
is a versatile audio measurement
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is most effectively used as an,
automatic tuning distortion Fig. 1-1 Functional construction of
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the VP-7721A

[" Besides the normal mode of operation using digital displays and auto
ranging meters, the VP-7721A can perform preset operations. The

[ VP-7721A stores sixteen front panel setups and recalls them at a time
whenever needed.
The operational ease has been largely improved by microprocessor
[ control, however, the analYzer is compact in size measuring only 10 cm
high and 35 cm deep. It is convenient for use in the production or
[ inspection line and on service benches as well as research and develop-
ment of audio equipment.

C 1. 2 Oscillator

[ Signal source used in the VP-7721A is a "bridged-T" oscillator which

provides a sine-wave signal from 5 Hz to 159".9 kHz. It attains a dis-

L tortion factor of 0.002% or less in the range of 50 Hz to 20 kHz.

maximum output voltage is 1.58 V rms into a 600-ohm load (3.16 V rms
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open-circuited) and can be attenuated in 0.1-dB steps by an attenuator

[ with a total attenuation of 79.9 dB. Either display in dBm (0 dBm =
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C"' 1 mW into 600-ohm) or dB (0 dB= 1 V rms, into 600-ohm) is selectable.
L The direct reading range covers -73.7 dBm to 6.2 dBm or -75.9 dB to 4.0
dB (0.16 mv to 1.58 v rms).

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The four ?-segment LED's indicate frequencies up to four digits and
output amplitudes up to three digits (with a minus sign). The lower

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decremented by the up/down keys located beneath each digit. The lower
two digits can also be controlled by a rotary encoder. Frequency ranges
are automatically switched when the numeral on the digital frequency
indicator passes through each cross point (concerned with 1599 or 16) •
The current range can be known by reading the range indicator (LEDs) and
the decimal point on display. The indicator displays frequencies or
[ output amplitudes, whichever selected to be controlled. The display can
be switched manually, however, the setting reverts to the previous one

!. in the following up or down keystroke.

r: 1.3 Distortion Meter

Distortion meter section of the VP-7721A contains a tracking rejection

L filter which is tuned to the oscillator frequency. A multi-stage

filter circuit achieves a wide and steep frequency response,

[ permitting signals with some frequency shift to be measured and a dis-

tortion factor of down to 0.001% to be displayed. The meter measures
total harmonic distortion from 0.003% full scale to 100% full scale in
[ ten ranges that can be switched automatically.
Since the distortion meter utilizes the Ratio Calculating Method*, the
[ operator is released from the tedious set-level procedure. The ampli-
tude of the input signal is monitored on the other meter. If the
[ amplitude deviates from the range suitable for measuring the distortion
factor, an annunciator lights. The distortion meter can be adapted for

[ automatic range switching, in which the appropriate range is automati-

cally selected. Figure 1-2 shows a conceptional block diagram of the
VP-7721A.
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[ * A conventional distortion meter determines distortion factors by
dividing the (amplitude of the signal which excludes the fundamental
component) by the (total signal amplitude}.
It requires that the total signal amplitude be set to a reference
value (set-level) before the distortion factor can be read directly
from the amplitude of the signal which excludes the fundamental
component. However, direct reading of the calculated ratio between
these two types of signals eliminates the need of the set-level proce-
dure. It was developed by Matsushita and has been used in the VP-7702
series and later.

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16 - 159.9kHz
1.6 - 15.99kHz
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The distortion meter measures the true rms values. A high-pass filter
and two low-pass filters built in the circuit assure accurate measure-
L ments, free from unwanted frequencies or noise. Distortion character-
istics of the input signal can be monitored at the Monitor output with
[ external equipment (oscilloscope or spectrum analyzer) to provide
additional analysis of the distortion products.

[ 1 .4 Level Meter

[ The AC level meter section of the VP-7721A.measures the true rms value
of input voltage from 0.1 mV full scale to 100 V full scale at 1, 3 and

L 10 steps in 13 ranges. The meter has dual scales of dB (0 dB= 1 V rms)

and dBm (600 ohms, 1 mW), and it can be used over the range of 30 µv to
112 V, -98 dBm to 43 dBm, and -100 dB to 41 dB including the extended
[J scale above the rated full scale. Ranges can be switched manually or
automatically. The REF ADJ (reference adjustment) control is used
conveniently for measuring signal ·levels relative to a reference level
on the meter. The monitor output is used when this instrum2:nt is used
as a high-sensitivity preamplifier.

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1.5 S/N Meter

The Ratio calculating method described i.., Section 1.3 can be used to

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retains the level of the signal, which is divided by the noise level
(rms) for direct reading of the S/N value. The oscillator output of
the VP-7721A is suppressed during noise level measurement for use as a

[ signal source for S/N measurement.

The S/N indicator ranges can be switched automatically. High-pass
filter and low-pass filters can be inserted in the circuit wherever
necessary. The monitor output connector is used for noise component
analysis.

r: 1.6 Presetting

Presetting is useful when specific settings are used repeatedly. For

example, the following seven settings can be stored in register A-1 and
can be recalled at a time simply by pressing keys A and 1.
(1) Frequency 1 kHz

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output amplitude
Measurement function
0 dB
Distortion factor
(4) Low-pass filter frequency 80 kHz
[ (5) Range switching mode Manual
(6) Input level meter range 3V full scale
[ (7) Indicator range 0.1% full scale

A maximum of sixteen similar setups can be stored and recalled.

[ Settings can be revised after they are recalled. The additional sixteen
registers are provided for expansion up to 32 in remote-control
[ operation.

[ 1.7 Remote Control

The VP-7721A has a remote control connector on the rear panel. The

[ function includes a maximum of 32 front panel setups to be recalled,

modification with a rotary encoder, digital display selection, and
HPF/LPF on/off control.

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The bold arrows in Fig. 1-2 indicate microprocessor control path in the

r: VP-7721A. Benefits from the use of a microprocessor are described

later. One inconvenience was the interference that might be caused by
clock signals, which the VP-7721A has successfully overcome by ceasing
clock signals during measurement.

[ 1. 9 Floating Input

L The input terminals of the measurement section in the VP-7721A can be

arranged for both floating and non-floating connection. The floating
connection permits measurement of amplifiers with floating output
[ configuration such as so-called BTL (balanced, transformer-less) type
amplifier.

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,, 2. SPECIFICATIOHS

The rated or reference full-scale deflection of 1.0 on the 0 - 1.12 scale of

r: the Model VP-7721A is described merely as f.s.d. hereinafter throughout this
instruction manual. The point of 1.0 is marked with a small green arrow on
[ the meter panel.

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Fundamental Frequency Range

[ 5Hz to 159.9 kHz in 4 ranges

Frequency display and range indicator are common with the oscillator
section.
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Distortion Measurement Range
[: 0.003 % to 100 % f.s.d. (-90 dB to 0 dB) in 10 ranges

[ Meter Indication
Distortion indicator True rms detection

[ Meter reads dB and% THD.

Input level indicator : Average detection

[ Meter reads input level in V rms, dB and dBm.

[ Fundamental Rejection

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5 Hz to 15.99 kHz 2. 100 dB
16 kHz to 50 kHz 2. 90 dB
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50 kHz to 159.9 kHz ~ 86 dB

[ Second Harmonic Accuracy

5Hz to 15.99 kHz Within,:t1.5 dB
[ 16 kHz to 50 kHz Within ,:t2.5 dB
50 kHz to 159.9 kHz Within +2.5 dB, -4 dB
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Residual Noise and Distortion

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listed in Tables 2-1 and 2-2.

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(Vin rms, 0 dB=100 %distortion factor)

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Input signal
level
>3 V
Ein>1V
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1V.?Ein>O. 3 V
0.3 V
Detection
0.3V~in>0.1 V Bandwidth BW
[- 1OHz-15. 99kHz < -95dB < -85dB <-75dB 80kHz BW
5Hz-50kHz < -85dB < -75dB <-65dB 500kHz BW

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Table 2-2 Residual noise and distortion for floated input

[ (Vin r~s, 0 dB=100 %distortion factor)

Input range ~3 V 1 V 0.3 V

Detection
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level
Ein>1V 1V~Ein>O. 3V 0.3V~Ein>0.1V Bandwidth BW

1OHz-15. 99kHz <-90dB <-80dB <-70dB 80kHz BW

[ 5Hz-50kHz <-80dB <-75dB <-65dB 500kHz BW
50kHz-159.9kHz <-65dB <-65dB <-60dB 500kHz BW
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Input Level
[ Tables 2-1 and 2-2 also show the limitation for the distortion measurement
range.
[ Input level indicator 0.3 V to 100 V f. s. d. in 6 ranges, accurate
within ~5 %of f.s.d.

[ Common Mode Rejection (at 50 Hz, Common for all measurement functions)
40 dB for differential input voltage of 3 V rms or less
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Input Impedance (Common for all measurement functions)
[~ 100 kilohms shunted by < 150 pF (each input to common)

[ Maximum Allowable Input Voltage (Common for all measurement functions)

Maximum allowable input voltage between A (or B) terminal and common

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10 v· to 100 V f.s.d. ranges: 150 V (DC+ AC peak)
3 V f.s.d. or lower ranges : 150 V (DC+ AC peak) for AC component of 17
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[. Maximum Floating.Voltage (Common for all measurement functions)
150 V peak

Filters (Common for all measurement functions)

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-3dB cutoff freq, rolloff
[ 30kHz LPF 30kHz + 5kHz 60dB I decade
80kHz LPF 80kHz + 10kHz 60dB I decade
[ 400Hz HPF 400Hz + 50Hz 60dB I decade

[ Monitor Output
Provides scaled presentation of input after fundamental is rejected.
Output Voltage : Approx. 1 V rms, open circuit, both meters at f.s.d.
[ Output Resistance kilohm + 10 %

[' DC Output (Common for all measurement functions)

Output Voltage : Approx. 1 v, open circuit, meter (LEVEL, SIN,
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DISTORTION) at f.s.d.
kilohm:!:. 10 %

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True rms detection. Meter reads (m) V rms, dB (0 dB=1 V rms) and dBm into

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Accuracy
[ Within ~3 %of f,s.d. at 1 kHz.

f" Flatness (1 kHz reference)

20 Hz to 100 kHz Within ~0.5 dB
5 Hz to 500 kHz
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Residual Noise
f_ 10 uV rms or less

l: Relative Reference Adjustment Range

10 dB or more

(' Monitor Output

Provides scaled presentation of input signal.
[ Output Voltage : Approx. 1 V rms, open circuit, meter (LEVEL, SIN,
DISTORTION) at f.s.d.
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SIN Range
0 dB to 90 dB in 10 ranges
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Meter Indication
[ SIN indicator: True rms detection
Meter reads signal-to-noise ratio in dB
[ Input (S component) indicator : Average detecion. Meter reads iput signal
(S) level in V rms, dB and dBm.

[ S Level for SIN Measurements

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[' Input (S component) level indicator :
0.3 V to 100· V f.s.d. in 6 ranges,
accurate within ~5 %of f.s.d.
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(Vin rms, values with dB are.SIN)

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S component
level
2:3 V
Es>1V
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1V2'Es>0.3V
0.3 V
0.3V2Es>0.1 V
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bandwidth BW

!: 5Hz-15. 99kHz
100dB 90dB 85dB 80kHz BW
90dB 85dB 75dB 500kHz BW

r: 16kHz-159. 9kHz 80dB 75dB 60dB 500kHz BW

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(Vin rms, values with dB are S/N)

[' Input range z.3 V 1 V 0.3 V

Detection
S component Es>1V 1VLEs>0.3V 0.3V~Es>0.1 V bandwidth BW
level
[ 5Hz-15. 99kHz
95dB 85dB 80dB 80kHz BW
85dB 80dB 70dB 500kHz BW

L 16kHz-159. 9kHz 75dB 70dB 60dB 500kHz BW

[ Accuracy
Within +1 dB of S/N reading at meter deflection from -1 to +1 dB

[ Flatness
Same as voltmeter
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Monitor Output
[ Provides scaled presentation of noise component only.
Output Voltage: Approx. 1 V rms, open circuit, both meters at f.s.d.
[ Output Resistance 1 kilohm+ 10 %

[ OSCILLATOR
FREQUENCY
[' Display 4 digits

[ Frequency Range 5Hz to 159.9 kHz in 4 ranges

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Accuracy Within .:t 3 %of reading
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Display 3 digits and a minus sign
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dB (OdB=1 V rms, into 600 ohms)
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Variable from 6,2 dBm to -73,7 dBm (4,0 dB to -75,9 dB)

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Accuracy 6,2 dBm to -33,7 dBm Within ± 0,5 dB

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-33,8 dBm to -73,7 dBm Within± 0,8 dB

r Flatness
(-36,0 dB to -75,9 dB)
(1 kHz reference, across 600-ohm load)
Within ±0,3 dB
L: Within ±0,1 dB in 20 Hz to 20 kHz range

[ Output Resistance 600 ohms within ±5 %

DISTORTION
[ Full range (500 kHz BW)
30 Hz to 40 kHz (500 kHz BW)
0. 03 % or less
0.005 %or less
50 Hz to 20 kHz (80 kHz BW) 0, 002 % or less
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[ PRE.SET
Number of memory registers
[ 16
Expandable up to 32 in remote control mode

[ Stored setups
1). Frequency range of the oscillator
[ 2) Frequency of the oscillator
3) Output amplitude of the oscillator
[ 4) Display of the oscillator, frequency or output amplitude
/)- 5) Measurement functions, level, SIN or distortion
[ 6) Fundamental frequency range for distortion measurement
7) Fundamental frequency for distortion measurement
8) Input level range for SIN and distortion measurements
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[ 1) Recall operation of 32 memory registers
2) Frequency or amplitude modification control

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Display selection, frequency or amplitude
Selection of LPF and' HPF

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OTHERS
[7 Ambient
Operable O°C to 40 'c, RH 90 % or less
[ With guaranteed performances 5'C to 35'C, RH 85 %or less

Power Requirements
[. 100, 120, 220, and 240 V + 10 %, 50 or 60 Hz, Approx. 30
VA
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Dimensions 426 mm wide x 99 mm high x 350 mm deep
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Weight Approx. 10 kg
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ACCESSORIES FURIIISHED

[ 1 ·••••••••·•··•· Power·cable
2 ...............
BNC adaptor
1 ............... Spare Fuse (Power supply)
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,, 3.1 Power Requirements

The Model VP-7721A can be operated from any power source supplying

[ 100 v, 120 V, 220 V and 240 V (nominal values}, 50 or 60 Hz. Power

oonsurnption is less than 40 VA.

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is set for the proper mains voltage and is properly fused as
indicated on the rear panel. (See the figure below}
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(shown set for 100 V}
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NOMINAL RANGE
[ lOOV 90-112V
120V 106-132V

[ 220V
240V
196-244V
214-250V
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[ 3. 2 Mains Voltage Selection

Refer to the figure above. Set the NOMINAL VOLTAGE switches to the
1-, setting (100 v, 120 V, 220 V or 240 V} that corresponds to the mains
voltage to be used. The voltage must be within the range noted at

[ the left side of the switches.

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Verify that the proper fuse is installed in the fuse holder.

Ratings of the fuse are noted on the rear panel and listed below with
Matsushita part numbers.

Nominal voltage Fuse

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120V
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[ the specified type is used for replacement. The use of makeshift fuse
and the short-circuiting of fuse holder are prohibited.

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IC The VP-7721A is equipped with a detachable power cable assembly.

The type of the plug shipped with each instrument depends on the
country of destination. The figure below illustrates the power
[ cable available with Matsushita part numbers.

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Plug the power cable into a properly wired receptacle before

[ connecting the instrument to the other equipment.
The interconnections are made with BNC connectors and rear panel

r: 24-pin connector.
Particular consideration should be required for floating connection.
See section 4.4 for detail.

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The 24-pin connectors should only be connected to the remote
control fixture prepared specifically for this instrument.
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3.6 Mounting on the Bench
[ The instrument cabinet has plastic feet and fold-away tilt stand.
The tilt stand raise the front of the instrument for easier
[ operation of the front panel controls.
Stacking with other instruments may be allowed only when it does
[ not cause degradation of the performances due to interference such
as vibration or electromagnetic induction.

[ 3.7 Rack Mounting

C The VP-7721A may be rack mounted by using the Rack Mount Kit HlOO
(Part number VQ-069Hl0). The kit contains two rack flanges, four

[ screws and conversion instrucitons.

conforming JIS C 6010.
It will fit 480 nnn wide racks

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r (1) Adjustment of meter mechanical zero

With the power switch off, adjust the pointer of each meter

L to exact zero by turning the mechanical zero adjustment

screw just beneath each meter on the front panel.

[ (2) 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.

[ (3) Warm-up
Allow a warm-up period of fifteen minutes before using
[ the instrument.

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4.1 outline

The functions of the VP-7721A are based on the distortion meter that

[: links with the low-distortion oscillator as a source of measuring

signal for audio equipment. The distortion meter can operate as a
level meter and, in particular, operate as the S/N meter in the
[ VP-7721A Descriptions on each operating procedure will appear as
follows.

L ~Front panel (to be referred to the panel Section (Page)

layout diagram at the end of this manual) ................... 4.2 (4-1)

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Basic operation (first-time operation) .•••.•.•••••.••.•••. 4.3 (4-7)
Warnings to be observed during actual measurement •.•••.••• 4.4 (4-21)

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Distortion measurement of an external source .•••••.••...•. 4.6
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Numbers in a circle in the panel layout diagram appear in Sections 4.2

[ and other parts of this manual. Section 4.3 contains a description of
full operation of this instrument for familiarization. Sections 4.5 and
[ after are written for readers who are familiar with the basic operations
in Section 4.3. Readers should review Section 4.3 and the description

C of parts in Section 4.2 whenever necessary.

4.2 Description of the Front Panel

C See the panel layout diagram at the end of this manual.

[J 0 POWER switch
Press this switch to turn on the VP-7721A and release it to turn
off.
0 FREQ RANGE LED's
One of the four LED's lights to indicate the selected frequency
[ range. The frequency is indicated on the digital FREQUENCY/
AMPLITUDE display (the units - Hz or kHz - are determined from the
position of the decimal point).

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LED's indicate frequency in four digits and amplitude in three

[ digits and a minus sign (if needed). The displayed frequency is

the frequency of the oscillator in this instrument and also the
tuning frequency of the distortion meter. The amplitude indicates
[ the output level provided by the built-in oscillator defined
across a 600-ohm load.
0 Amplitude unit indicator
One of the two LED's lights to indicate the unit (dB or dBm) of
the indicated output amplitude.
0 DISPLAY key

[ Selects frequency or amplitude alternately; frequency is indicated

when the LED in the key is off, and amplitude is indicated when
the LED is on. The LED on/off is dominated by the mode selector
[ keys @ , however, this key can work alone at any time.
0 MEASUREMENT keys
[ Three keys select the measurement functions: level, S/N, or
distortion. The LED in the selected key lights.
[ 0 INPUT LEVEL meter
Indicates the level of the signal input to the measurement section.

C This meter is used for monitoring input levels during S/N or dis-
tortion measurement. A meter with an average responding

characteristic has been calibrated for therms value of a sine

C wave.
® Meter range indicator LED's
L These 16 LED's indicate selected meter ranges. In level measure-
ment, one out of 16 lights will be on to indicate the range of the
[ meter on the right 0. In S/N or distortion measurement; one of
the upper six LED's lights to indicate the range of the input level

C meter on the left, and one of the remaining 10 lights to indicate

the range of the meter 0 on the right.

[ 0 Indicator
The level, S/N, distortion are indicated by this meter which mea-
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I @ REF ADJ (relative reference adjustment)
Control (variable resistor) with a pull switch. This control
[: is disabled when the pull switch is pressed. When the switch
has been pulled, the control changes the deflection of the

r: meter 0 by about 10 dB during level measurement. This control

shifts the reference point on the scale when only the relative
f. level ratio is measured. This control is disabled during S/N
or distortion measurement. Usually keep this control pushed in.
@
r: UNCAL light
Annunciator light to indicate that the REF ADJ control @ is
pulled _making the meter 0 uncalibrated in level measurement
[ function.
@ MONITOR OUTPUT connector
[ A BNC receptacle wich provides an AC output proportional to the
deflection on meter (v.
[ @ MEASUREMENT RANGE select keys
Two keys select the range for indicator 0 . The up ( .i ) and the
down ( T) arrows indicate direction in which the range indicator
[ LED's® light when respective key is pressed. A single press
of the key changes the range by one. If the key is held, the
[ range will shift continuously after a slight delay.
@ RANGING key
[ The key containing an LED, alternately selects automatic ·ranging
(the LED is off •.. AUTO) ro manual ranging (the LED is on .••

D MANUAL) . When AUTO is selected, ranges for both meters G and 0

are selected automatically.
@ INPUT RANGE OVER/UNDER keys
[ A pair of keys each containing a red LED. The key have no effect
in level measurement. In S/N or distortion measurement, the LED
[ lights to warn the user an excessive (OVER) or insufficient
(UNDER) input signal level. Use the keys to select ranges on

C meter (v Warning is suppressed when automatic ranging has been

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~~'-;· selected. In manual ranging, press the key in which the warning

L LED lights and select an appropriate range. The selected range

will be indicated by one of the upper six of the meter range
indicator LED's®. Function of the two keys marked with arrows
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Slide switch to select floating or unfloating input arrangement

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of the measurement section.
Input connectors A and B
Floating connection can be made using two BNC receptacles, INPUT
A and B, with the slide switch @ in its left position.
With the slide switch @ in its right position, unfloating
[ connection can be made using only the INPUT A receptacle. The
input supplied to the INPUT B receptacle is disconnected from the
[ internal circuit in this arrangemente

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An on/off key with an LED that works only when the internal

circuit is equipped with a weighting filter. If fitted, the circuit

provides a weighting characteristic with the LED in the key on.
@ 80 kHz LPF key
r: On/off key with an LED. When this key is on, the LED is lit and a
low-pass filter that passes frequencies below 80 kHz is inserted
into the circuit.
30 kHz LPF key
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This key functions like @ but it passes frequencies below 30
kHz. (Keys @ and @ turn on and off independently of each
[ other, though they do not turn on at the same time (toggle
operation) • )
@ 400 Hz HPF key
[ On/off key with an LED. When this key is on, a high-pass filter
that passes frequencies above 400 Hz is inserted into the circuit
[ and the LED lights.
@ MODE select keys
[ A set of four keys with LED's. The instrument assumes the
following modes according to the settings of these keys.

[
Table 4-1 Mode switch functions

[ Key with
lighting LED Operation Mode

[ FREQ'
' Increases or decreases frequencies
.
Normal mode

[ AMPTD' ' Increases or decreases output

amplitudes

[ RCL Recalls 16 memory registers from A-1

to D-4
Preset mode

STO (WRITE) Stores data in 16 memory registers

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Eight keys each containing an LED. Their names and use depend on
the mode as follows.
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Keys to be used
Mode Name Use according to the mode
(Conditions)
L AMPTD key
FREQ key: lights.
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@I I I FREQ/AMPTD Increment the digits Same as

[ IG G G.tl up keys above them and

carries up to the
left.

(Not lit.) more significant

,gJ digit.
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down keys above them and left.
k borrows down from the
g
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digit.

[ @ FREQ RANGE FREQ range Shifts the frequency

up key range upward. Invalid
~ {Not lit.)
@ FREQ range Shifts the frequency
[ {Not lit.)
down key range downward.

RCL key lights. STO {WRITE)

[ key lights.
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[ g keys The preset memory register
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keys
{A-1 to D-4).

@ {One LED lights.) 1,2,3,4

[ @ MODIFY digit select switch

2-position slide switch to select the digit to be incremented.
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The least significant digit or the next digit can be selected.
@ MODIFY ceontrol
[ Rotary encoder with 50 detents per revolution. The control
increments or decrements the displayed frequency or amplitude at

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Slide _switch that selects dB or dBm as the output level display

f' unit. The selected unit is indicated by LED 0·

Measuring earth terminal
A terminal that connects directly the chassis of other instrument
[: or the outer braid of a shielded wire.
@ Output connector
[: A BNC receptacle which provides the output signal of the internal
oscillator. The maximum level is 6.2 dBm or 4.0 dB (1.58 V rms)
into a 600 ohm load. The level will be double (3.16 V rms) at an
open end.

r 4.3 Basic Operation

Notes for safety

1) Because care should be taken for safety of the mains supply, read

[ the Item Installation section of this manual before turning on the

power for the first time.

[ Turning on the power

2) Turn on the power by pressing the POWER switch 0; it will lock in

[ place. When power is on, the FREQUENCY/AMPLITUDE display 0 will

light.

[ Oscilloscope

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3) Connect the OSC OUTPUT connector to the INPUT A connector of

r: the measurement section to place the analyzer in the self-diagnosis

mode. (See Fig. 4-1.) A coaxial cable with BNC plugs is recommend-
ed. Set the slide switch @ to the right for unfloating connection.
r: 4) Connect an oscilloscope (1 MHz bandwidth is adequate), to the
MONITOR OUTPUT connector @ as shown in Fig. 4-1. Observing
waveforms will help you understand the operation of the analyzer.
5) Do not connect the DC OUTPUT ;,nd REMOTE CONTROL connectors on the
rear panel to anything.
6) Press the LEVEL key ,of the MEASUREMENT keys 0 (the LED in the key

[ : will light) to select level measurement function.

NOTE
As described under S/N measurement, the internal oscillator
[ produces no signal during S/N measurement (the S/N key of
the MEASUREMENT keys© is pressed). In this state, the
[ oscillator frequency and output amplitude are ordinarily
displayed on the digital display, and up/down operation is
[ effective but no signals appear at the. output connector @·
When using the internal oscillator as a low-frequency

[ oscillator, press the LEVEL or DISTN key with the

corresponding LED in the key on.

[ Oscillator frequency setting

7) Press the FREQ : key of the MODE select keys @ with the LED in
[ the key on. In this state, the oscillator frequency can be switched
up or down. One of the four FREQ RANGE LED's @ l'ights to indicate
[ the selected range. The FREQUENCY/AMPLITUDE display 0 displays
the frequency currently generated.

[ NOTE----------------
The VP-7721A does not display the frequency counted by the
frequency counter; rather, it controls the oscillator so that
C it generates the frequency displayed. Accuracy is merely 2

[zc; to 3 percent of the displayed value (see the Specification

in this manual), however, the S/N ratio of the signal source
is kept high. (The LED digit numeral devices are statical-
ly lit and µP clocks are ceased during measurement.)

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[ 8) Press each of the three frequency-up keys @. Pressing a key
increments the digit above it by 1, and holding the key causes the

r digit to advance continuously with a slight delay.

key operation.
up to 159.9 kHz.
Check individual
'.the frequency range can be automatically incremented

[ 9) Press each of the three frequency-down keys @. In contrast with

the frequency-up keys, the digit is decreased, thereby causing the

[ frequency range to be decremented automatically down to 5.0 Hz.

10) Turn the MODIFY control @· clockwise to increase the frequency

[ and counterclockwise to decrease the frequency step by step.

rotation of this knob represents 50 detents. Since it can be turned
One

endlessly, the frequency can be varied through all ranges. Carry

[ up, borrow down, and automatic range switching can be performed.
'.the digit to be changed is selected by the MODIFY digit select
[: switch @.
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[ As described in 8), 9) and 10), the frequency can be
controlled by either six up/down keys @ ,@ or the

[ MODIFY control in the normal mode.

'.the MODIFY rotary switch is named so because it is used
to modify the values when the up/down keys have been
[ disabled after recall in the preset mode.

[ 11) '.the frequency range-up key @ and frequency range-down key @

switch the frequency range. The frequency is multiplied or
[ divided by 10 each time a key is pressed, thus changing the
frequency rapidly by a large amount. In the lowest range (5 to

[ 159.9 Hz) the range-up/down key may have to be pressed twice in

some cases since the ratio of this range exceeds 10.
Example: 12.0 Hz, 120.0 Hz, 1.200 kHz, 12.00 kHz, 120.0 kHz.
[ ('.these keys can be called the decade-up/down keys.)

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The frequency range does not change in the case when the

[ next step will be supposed to cause the frequency beyond

the specified limits from 5 Hz to 159.9 kHz. Similar
operation will be observed in frequency up/down key-
[ stroke except the least significant digit. That is, if
the next step of incrementing or decrementing a value
[ with these keys will be supposed to cause it to overflow
the allowable frequency range, the up/down operation
[ would stop.

[ Proceed to the next operation after setting the frequency to 1.000

kHz.

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12) Press the AMPTD : key of the MODE select keys @ with the LED in
[" the key on. This operation enables the normal up/down operation of
the output amplitude of the oscillator. The FREQUENCY/AMPLITUDE
[ indicator 0 displays the level of the output signal supplied to
the output connector @.
[ NOTE

The analyzer does not display a value as measured by the

digital voltmeter but rather the output level reduced by
[ the built-in attenuator from the maxilllum oscillator

r output, which is maintained at a constant amplitude.

13) As with the frequency operation, the three amplitude-up keys@

[ and three amplitud'?-down keys @ or the MODIFY control @ can be
used for increasing or d::,creasing the displayed value. The

[ difference is that the range-up/down keys @ and @ are

disabled.
14) Determine whether the output signal level is displayed by the
[ •/ voltage (dB) (0 dB= l V rms into 600 Q load) or by the available
power (dBm) (600 Q, referred to l mW) by the amplitude unit select
[ switch @. This is shown by the amplitude unit indicators G) to
the right of the digital display.
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0 6.2 to -73.7 dBm and 4.0 to -75.9 dB.
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As ~xplained in item 7) and 12), the FREQUENCY/

!' AMPLITUDE display indicates the frequency when the FREQ

A .
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when the AMPTD, key is pressed. That is, whatever is
to be incremented/decremented (frequency or amplitude)
is automatically indicated on the digital display.
Use the DISPLAY key@ if it is desired to change the
frequency display to the output amplitude display and
[ vice versa. The LED in the DISPLAY key is off for
frequency display and on for output amplitude display.
This key does not normally need to be operated since it
A
is dominated by the selection of FREQ, key and AMPTD,
A
key. After the display has been changed by hand,
[ operation of a frequency or amplitude UP/DOWN key
returns the current display to the original display.
[ The MODIFY control @ only varies the current
display.
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The output amplitude operation described above will also be used

[ for level measurement belowa

Level measurement
[ 15) Press the LEVEL key of the MEASUREMENT keys © with the LED in the
key on. The analyzer is now set to measure voltage levels.
[ (Because the LEVEL key was pressed in step 6) and remains there,
this instrument provides· the level measurement function with which
[ you have been able to measure the oscillator output level with the
measurement setup in Fig. 4-1.)

[ 16) Use the RANGING key @ to determine whether the indicator range
is switched automatically or manually. The lamp of this key turns
on or off alternately each time it is pressed. Turn off the
[ .,::,'..:. RANGING key to select AUTO. One of the 16 meter range indicators
® will light and indicates the range of the meter 0 to read the
l input level .
1 7) Keep the REF ADJ knob @ depressed.
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0 according to steps 13) and 14).

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Because connection is made as shown in Fig. 4-1, output

r: from the oscillator is not terminated with a 600-ohm

load. Inserting a 600-ohm termination pad at the INPUT
A connector causes the level meter to read the value
displayed on the digital display in dB or dBm.
Otherwise, the level meter indicates a value 6 dB higher
[ than the value displayed on the digital display for both
dB and dBm. That is; the unloaded output of the oscil-
[ lator is measured.

[: 19) Use the meter@ at the right to measure the level.

small meter Ci),
Ignore the
which reads the same as the large meter in the
0.3 V (-10 dB) range or higher.
20) The range is switched automatically near the points indicated by
the arrows (+) in Fig. 4-2.
[ Visually check the meter pointer
to see if the output amplitude
Downrange
[' of the oscillator on the
Uprange

analyzer can be changed over

L many ranges.
21) Press the RANGING key @ to
select the range manually with
[ the LED in the key on. The
MEASUREMENT RANGE select keys
[ (A and T) @ are used to
shift the range upward or
Fig. 4-2 Range switching points
[' downward respectively.
Pressing a key causes the range

[ to be switched by one range; and

holding a key causes the range to be switched continuously with a
slight delay.
The INPUT RANGE OVER/UNDER keys @ of the same type are disabled
since they are not required for level measurement.

L 22) When an oscilloscope is connected through the MONITOR OUTPUT con-

nector @, the waveform of a level measured signal (in this case,
the 1-kHz sine wave output from the oscillator) can be observed.
0 Make sure that the monitor output amplitude varies proportionally

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displayed when the meter reads the rated fu11· scale.

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uncalibrated.
@. The meter is now
The meter deflection can be increased continuously
by about 10 dB. The UNCAL light @will be on in this case.
[ Set the output anplitude display of the oscillator to -10.0 dB.
Press the RANGING key @ to set the AUTO mode, and rotate the REF
[ ADJ knob @ so that the meter reads O dB. Then proceed to the
next step.
[ 24) The HPF and LPF do not affect the operation because the oscillator
frequency is set to ·1.000 kHz. Changing the frequency, the filter

[ effect can be checked.

Press the FREQ : key of the MODE select keys @ to place the
analyzer in the frequency-up/down mode and to display the frequency.
[ 25) Turn off the HPF 400 Hz @, LPF 30 kHz @, and LPF 80 kHz @
keys with the LED in each key off. The HPF key @ is turned on
[ and off independently. The LPF keys @, @ are toggled, so
pressing only the key with the LED on turns both LED's off.
[ 26) The WEIGHTING key @ is effective only when the optional weighting
filter is installed within the analyzer. If fitted, turn it off.

[ The key has no effect and remains off in a standard model.

27) Check the deflection of the level meter, changing the oscillator
frequency from 5 Hz to 159.9 kHz. The deviation from ·o dB set in
[ step 23) indicates the output amplitude characteristics of the
analyzer. (For stringent checking, a 600-ohm termination pad
[ should be inserted at the INPUT A connector).
28) Turn each of the three filters on and read the meter, varying the

L, oscillator frequency to check the characteristics of each filter.

The characteristics of the weighting filter can also be checked if

[ it is installed.

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There is no problem in reading the level attenuated by a

I: filter at low meter ranges (sensitivity is high), but

the input signal level (oscillator output amplitude)

r: should not be increased when the meter indicates a too-

small value for high attenuation. This is because the
amplifier proceeding the LPF or HPF (see Fig. 1-2) may
[ be saturated by excessive input. Whether the amplifier
is saturated or not can be checked by observing the
[ waveforms appearing on the oscilloscope. When checking
filter characteristics, first, determine a standard
[~ level for measurement (e.g. at l kHz), and be careful
not to change the input signal level at other

[ frequencies.

This is the last step of level measurement. Advance to the next

[ operation. Turn off all filters, turn off the RANGING key for AUTO,
set the oscillat~r frequency to 1.000 kHz, and set the output
[ amplitude to 4.0 dB.

[ Distortion measurement

29) Press the DISTN key of the MEASUREMENT keys@ to set the analyzer
for measuring distortion.
[ 30) The large meter 0 at the right indicates the distortion of the
output signal of the oscillator of the analyzer.
[ Because both the INPUT LEVEL meter Ci) and the indicator 0 are
placed in the automatic ranging mode, the meters deflect properly
[ and the distortion can be measured without manual operation. The.
meter ranges of 3 V (10 dB) or 10 V (20 dB) and 0.003% (-90 dB) will

[j be selected. The range display LED associated with 3 V or 10 V

indicates the range of the INPUT LEVEL meter (2) and the range
display LED associated with 0.003% indicates the range of the
[ indicator 0.
31) The REF ADJ control @ has no effect during this operation.
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[ 32) Turning on the LPF 80 kHz @ or LPF 30 kHz @ key decreases the
noise component, thereby decreasing the distortion factor. This

i-: state can be visually checked by observing the monitor output with
an oscilloscope. The monitor output provides the distortion and

[ noise components excluding the fundamental component.

33) Measure the distortion factor, varying the frequency and amplitude
of the oscillator. It will be found very easy to use - neither the
[ frequency nor the meter range need to be set. The range can also
be selected manually, in which case the OVER and UNDER annunciators
[ of the INPUT RANGE OVER/UNDER keys @ warn the operator of
excessive input or too little input. If either LED comes on,
r. select the appropriate range to turn it off.
NOTES
[ '
(1) The input signal levels below 1 V will limit the
selectable ranges for distortion measurement.
Detailed information will be described later in
[ paragraph 4.5.
(2) The use of the LPF and HPF restricts the frequency
[ of the measurable fundamental wave as follows:
LPF 80 kHz 20 kHz (max.)

[ LPF 30 kHz 7.5 kHz (max.)

HPF 400 kHz .••• 500 Hz (min.)

[ This is the last step in measuring the distortion. Turn off all
filters and turn off the RANGING key, placing the analyzer in the
[ AUTO mode. Set the oscillator frequency to 1.000 kHz, and the
output amplitude to 4.0 dB.
[
S/N measurement

0 34) When the S/N measurement function is enabled with the connection
(Fig. 4-1) kept as is and the set state unchanged, the S/N of the
analyzer itself will be indicated. The S/N in this case implies
[ -?!.~ the degree of residual noise content.
To measure the S/N ratio, press the S/N key of the MEASUREMENT keys
[ @ with the LED in the key on. The meter range indicator 0
shifts, and after a pause the range will shift again and will be

~~ 0
stable. The large meter
Both the INPUT LEVEL meter
0
Ci)
at the right indicates the S/N ratio.
and indicator G) are in the
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r: automatic ranging mode; therefore, the appropriate range is selected
and the S/N ratio is indicated. The meter ranges of 3 v (10 dB) or

r: 10 V (20 dB) and -90 dB will be selected. The meter range LED
associated with 3 V or 10 Vindicates the range of the INPUT LEVEL
meter 0) indicating the S (signal) component and the LED of -90 dB
I: indicates the range of the S/N meter@ during S/N measurement.
NOTE
[ The S/N ratio is indicated in dB. The ranges below O dB
are used for S/N measurement ignoring minus signs (ten
[' ranges from O dB to 90 dB). The S/N meter uses only the
dB scale in green (-20 to +l dB), and the plus and minus

r: signs should be inverted for reading.

Example: Range display -90 dB }
S/N 96 dB

t: Meter reading -6 dB

35) The S/N ratio is calculated as the ratio of the S (signal) component
[ to N (noise) component. The meter@ indicates the result. Pres-
sing the S/N key causes the analyzer to operate as shown in Fig. 4-3.
[
[ S/N S component is

[
•
Pressed
automatically
switched to
N component. N component ..... This value is compared
0 to the stored S com-
ponent, S/N is calculated
and the result is indicat-
ed by the meter ®.
Ampli-!
tude
[
This value is stored, and indicated
by the INPUT LEVEL meter (j) even
[~ J About
1. 5sec.
after switching from S to N.
-----Time

Fig. 4-3 S/N measurement

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36) As shown in Fig. 4-3, pressing the S/N key causes the output of the
oscillator to be stored as the S component. (In this case, 10-dB
signal is applied to the measurement circuit because the output
amplitude of 4.0 dB is displayed, and the output is not terminated
with a 600-ohm load.) The INPUT LEVEL meter G) goes into the 10-dB
range and indicates 10 dB (3.2 V). The S/N meter 0 is placed in
the 0-dB range. The operation described above is performed for 1.5

[ seconds as shown in Fig. 4-3. The S component is then eliminated

and only the N component is left. (The S component input level of

[ 10 dB is stored and the INPUT LEVEL meter G)

retains the deflec-
tion.) Because the oscillator provides no output, most of the N
r-- component is the residual noise within the measurement circuit. The
1. S/N ratio is calculated from the stored S level and the residual N
level; the range of the meter 0 automatically changes, and the
meter provides direct indication of the S/N ratio.
37) The REF ADJ knob @ has no effect while the S/N ratio is measured.

[ 38) The LPF's and HPF are used for limiting the bandwidth in which the
N component is detected. Turning on the 30 kHz or 80 kHz LPF key

L decreases the deflection of the S/N meter because the S/N ratio is
increased. The residual noise can be checked by observing the
monitor output with an oscilloscope.
[ 39) The meter range can be switched manually by pressing the RANGING
key @ with the LED in the key on indicating MANUAL mode. In
[ this mode, after the S/N key is pressed and the S component stored,
the 0-dB meter range display LED is lit if the input meter range is

[ appropriate for the input S component level. To read the S/N

ratio, lower the range to the desired level by pressing the T
@.
[ key of the MEASUREMENT RANGE select keys If an incorrect
input meter range is selected, either LED built in the INPUT RANGE
OVER/UNDER keys @ annunciates, indicati."lg excessive input (OVER)
[ or too little input (UNDER) for 1.5 seconds of S component
measurement period. Select another range by pressing the key until
the annunciator goes off during S component measurement. When the
key is pressed, S/N will be measured without the need of pressing

L the S/N key again.

After S component has been removed in S/N measurement, the UNDER

[i CJ
light will be on. Note that this is not a warning but a normal
state measuring N component.
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(1) The input signal levels (S components) below 1 V

r: will limit the selectable ranges for S/N measure-

ment. Detailed information will be described later

[ (2)
in paragraph 4.8.
In principle, the S/N key is pressed once more when
r~ the frequency or amplitude of the S component (in
L this case, the signal output from the oscillator)
changes. With a restriction that the S/N measure-
[ ment is made using the internal oscillator, the
analyzer is designed so that the same operation as
[. the S/N key is repressed is executed internally
just after the frequency or amplitude setting key

[ strokes. In manual ranging mode, however, the S/N

meter range does not return to O dB as described in
step 39).
[ (3) The S component is stored by charging a capacitor.
The stored value gradually decreases with time;

L however, its accuracy is not affected within three

minutes. Repress the S/N key if the S/N ra.tio

[ measurement prolongs for three minutes or more.

(4) As described above, the oscillator does not provide

C the normal output signal while the S/N key is on.

In this state, the frequency or output amplitude is
indicated normally in the digital display. The
[ display merely indicates the value within 1.5
seconds immediately after the S/N key is pressed.
[ When the oscillator of the analyzer is to be used
as an audio frequency oscillator only, the LEVEL or

[: DISTN key of the MEASUREMENT keys® must be kept

on.
r
L The operations in the preceding description (oscillator frequency,
output amplitude, level measurement, distortion measurement, and
[ S/N measurement) are basic to this instrument. These operations
are called "normal operation" because setting of each operation is
[ N
0
done when necessary.
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!~ In addition to these operations, the analyzer can be preset to any of
16 setups. The following describes how to preset the analyzer.

L Preset

!: 40) Preset is a facility that enables to store various setups for

measurements and to recall them with simple keystrokes. The
r- following are the basic procedure.
L
Basic procedure for storing
r: a. To set up a required state, do normal operations for
individual functions.
[' b. Press the STO (WRITE) key of the MODE select keys
@ ; this will cause the blinking of two keys 0
and IT].
L c. Specify a preset address with a pair of keys
{example: @ 0>. Keys 0 and IT] go off and the
[ specified keys begin to blink.
d. Press the STO (WRITE) key. The specified two keys
[ stop blinking and remain lit. This implies the
setup has been stored.
[
Basic procedure for recalling

[ a. Press the RCL key of the MODE select keys @; two

keys.~ and [I] will be lit. The contents stored

[ at address 0 0 are recalled.

b. Press the keys for a specific address (example: GJ
G) . The selected two keys light, then the
[ contents at that address are recalled.

[ 41) Data on the following items can be stored:

a. Frequency range .•. Both the oscillator frequency range and the

[ ,J~,
fundamental frequency range for the
distortion measurement

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b. Frequency . . . . . . . . . Both the oscillator frequency and the
fundamental frequency for the distortion
measurement
I',,.
~o c. output amplitude of the oscillator
N,
0 d. Display of the oscillator (frequency or amplitude)

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e. Measurement function (level meter, distorLion meter, or S/N
meter)

r: f.
g.
Indicator ranging
Input level meter range
(manual or automatic)

h. Indicator range
L i. On/off of LPF, HPF, and WEIGHTING (if fitted)
42) Controls that can be set mechanically (MODIFY di~it select switch
[ @, amplitude unit select switch (dB/dBm) @, and REF ADJ
control @l cannot be stored. They can be operated at any time.
43) Do setting of level measurement of the normal operation according
to steps 15) to 28), and store the settin~ according to step 40),
specifying addresses 0 [I] to 0 GJ, and 0 OJ to 0 [TI.
44) Return to normal operation. Do setting for distortion measurement
according to steps 29) to 39), and store the setting in addresses
@ OJ to 0 [TI.
45) Return to normal operation and do setting for S/N measurement
[ according to steps 34) to 39), and store the setting in addresses
~ OJ to [EJ [TI.
[ 46) Press the RCL key to recall the contents stored at address
in step 43). The displays on the front panel indicate the contents

[ at address A-1.
47) Recall all addresses 0 0 to 0 0 in sequence. Ensure that
all settings stored in steps 43) to 45) are recalled.
[ 48) Data stored in the 16 memory registers (addresses A-1 to D-4) are
saved, even after power to the analyzer is turned off. Confirm
[ this by turning the POWER switch (D off and on.
49) The analyzer was designed so that the state set immediately before

[ power is turned off is restored when the analyzer is powered up

agai.n. Confirm this also.

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4.4 Cautions to be observed during Actual Measurement

(1) dB/dBm selection-AMPTD switch

The switch selects whether the oscillator

r AMPTD

dBJlllllID ldBm
1V0dB 1mW
output amplitude is represented in dB or
dBm (see 4.3 14)).
Set the switch to the desired position
[ INTO soon

Fig. 4-4
prior to the use and be careful not to
touch the switch during.measurement.
The dBm unit is naturally used in a 600-ohm terminated line since
the unit is clearly defined in terms of power dissipated in a

[ 600-ohm load.
The dB unit is only conditionally definite because it is a relative
voltage ratio as 1 V rms being O dB; a 6-dB difference depends on
whether the output has a matched load or not. Remember that the
output of the VP-7721A has been calibrated with a 600-ohm load.
[ This is noted by INTO 6oon marked beneath the switch on the front
panel as shown in Fig. 4-4.

[ Measuring the voltage at the OSC OUTPUT connector directly with

a high-impedance voltmeter (e.g. the level meter section of the

[ VP-7721A) reveals that the output is 6 dB higher than the displayed

value. To supply the exact level appearing in the digital display,
the oscillator output should be terminated with a 600-ohm load.

(2) Oscillator output

[ 600,l osc
OSC OUTPUT ATT OUTPUT
0
600,l Zo=600>l 600,l
A\:..

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MAX. lOk>l

~ ~ .L
10,l
[
Fig. 4-5 Fig. 4-6
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Fig. 4-6 shows the oscillator output circuit. The common side

r·:
(S? ) of the OSC OUTPUT connector (outer metal shell of the
BNC connector) is floated from the chassis ( ;,;J,.- ). This
floating scheme is not primarily for floating voltage but for
L_ preventing a ground loop which may be formed by connecting this
instrument to the device under measurement. The common side
[ is usually connected to the chassis ground directly at an
appropriate point in the measurement setup. For floating

[' requirement, however, up to 5 volts can be applied without

affecting the perfomance.
The maximum allowable floating voltage without damage is 10
[ volts (peak) as noted on the front panel (Fig. 4-5).
If a non-floating input equipment is connected to this connec-
[ tor, the common side ( 9) is grounded directly. This is a
normal state for audio frequency measurements.

[ The metal terminal marked with ..I. (see Fig. 4-5) is used to
connect a separate wire which links the chassis or to connect

[ the braid of a shielded wire to provide common ground.

The output of the oscillator is an unbalanced type due to the
circuit configuration shown in Fig. 4-6.
[ Be careful not to apply an external voltage to the OSC OUTPUT
connector accidentally.
[ Applying 12 volts or more across "A" in Fig. 4-6 will deteri-
orate internal components.

[
The maximum permissible voltage between the center conductor

[ of the OSC OUTPUT connector and the chassis is also 10 volts

(peak) .

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I. (3) Common side of the measurement input
DC
OUTPUT MONITOR
(Rear) OUTPUT

-~.
INPUT INPUT A
A
[ lOOkll ?
A'~~ INPUT B
[ lOOkll lOOkll
7
w
[
Fig. 4-7
-lOll Common
AllR25

Fig. 4-8
[
[ When a very low level or distortion is measured, a problem caused
by a ground loop can occur due to device interconnection. To
avoid the problem, the common sides ( ~ ) are connected together,
[ and they are connected to the chassis ( ~) through a 1O-ohm
resistor ( see Fig. 4-8) . So the common side ( W) cannot be
[ voltage floated. If an output terminal of a device with floating
voltage is connected to the INPUT A or B BNC connector directly,
[ the floating side of the device will be short-circuited to the
chassis through the 1O-ohm resistor and may cause either damage to

[ the device under measurement or burning out of the 10-ohm resistor,

AllR25.
The floating connection is described in the following paragraph (4).

(4) Connection between a device under test and the input connectors.
[ The measurement section of the VP-7721A provides two input BNC
connectors and a switch to select either floating or non-floating

C input connection (see Fig. 4-7). The input signal path is changed
by the operation of the switch as illustrated in Fig. 4-9.

[
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[ '
w . w 10~

INPUT A
lOOkQ
!INPUT A Measure-
ment
,100kl1

[ section

INPUT B
lOOkr? 'INPUT B
1100kl1
[.
r: Input signal is applied to the
INPUT A connector between center
Input signal is applied to the
INPUT A and B connectors between

L conductor and outer shell through

a co-axial cable.
both center conductors through two
co-axial cables.
[ ' Input impedance: 100 kn Input impedance: 200 kn
INPUT B connector has no effect in The outer conductor (braid) of each
this switch position. co-axial cable is not a signal path
[ but serves merely as a shield.
Fig. 4-9 Input circuit arrangement
[
The actual interconnection are made as shown in Fig. 4-10
[ (Floating) and Fig. 4-11 (Non-floating).

[ VP-7721A
osc INPUT Switch
OUTPUT
[ A B ,!iii[]
~Ok!]

[
INPUT
-,
[--~~- OUTPUT I RL

O---'-----___.-e-1-----__J
Device under test
(Floating output)
[
Fig. 4-10 Floating connection

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VP-7721A
osc INPUT Switch

r: OUTPUT

IINPUT
I
[ OUTPU
Device under test
(Non-floating output)

Fig. 4-11 Non-floating connection

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[ '
The maximum floating voltage is 150 volts. It is specified as the
peak value of the voltage that appears between center conductor of
[ the INPUT A or B connector and the common ( 7 ). Accordingly it
is equivalent to the maximum allowable input voltage described in
[ the succeeding paragraph (5). Note that excessive floating voltage
may cause damage to the instrument.
[
[ ,---------------,'I WARNING l~r------------~
If the input signal level or the floating voltage exceeds 50V,
[ particular attention should be paid not to touch an exposed point on
the line to be connected to the center conductor of the INPUT A or B
[ connector.

0 Note 1) Non-floating cqnnection can only be made to the INPUT A

connector (Fig. 4-11).

C For floating connection, both A and B connectors are used

(Fig. 4-10).

[ The connectors A and Bare interchangeable.

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Note 2) Be careful not to connect a device with floating output to

the VP-7721A set to non-floating arrangement as shown in
Fig. 4-11. It may cause either damage to the device or
burning out of the 10-ohm resistor, AllR25 within the

[ instrument.

Note 3) A device with non-floating output can be connected to the

[ VP-7721A set to either floating or non-floating arrangement.
However, it basic.ally should be set to non-floating
arrangement as shown in Fig. 4-11 for more accurate measure-
ment of very low level or distortion. This is because the

[ noise and distortion contents inherent in the amplifiers,

A2 and A3 shown in Fig. 4-9 are removed from the signal path
in the non-floating arrangement. Tables 2-1 through 2-4 in
[ the Specifications show the differences of the performance.

[ (5) Maximum allowable input voltage

[ C3
0.0lµF
Cl

[ INPUT A{0+--2-.211µ-F_--l ATT

100 k(l l00kD.
100 k.0.
l00k!l.

[ 10

[ 100 k.O.

ATT 100 k!l.

INPUT B
C 100 k(l CZ
2.ZµF
100 k!l.

C4

C 0.0lµF

't Fig. 4-12 Input circuit

[
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r- Fig. 4-12 shows the input circuit of the analyzer. The DC com-
ponent of input signals is blocked by capacitors Cl and C2. If

r: the input signal frequency is high enough to pass C3 and C4, the
level of applied signal must be limited to avoid deteriora·cion

r-: of semiconductors in the ranges 3V full scale or less where the

attenuators (ATT in Fig. 4-12) are "though" state.

r~ The value given by the steeply falling curve in Fig. 2-1 (Speci-
fications section) is the maximum allowable peak input AC
component. Be careful to observe the limit in frequencies above
[ 17 kHz with the measurement range of 3V full scale or less.

r- (6) Protective measures in the oscillator output circuit

L I
ATT
Zo 600
FUSE
lA osc
OUTPUT
600.{l
.1,

[ \
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FUSE
[ Floating output
10 k.U lA
amplifier in the Vz l0V
oscillator section 1 on
[ AllR25

[ Fig. 4-13 Oscillator output circuit

The output circuit of the oscillator section of the VP-7721A

[ includes the protective measures as illustrated in Fig. 4-13.
The fuses and diodes protect the floating output amplifier and
[ other component parts from damage caused by an incorrect
connection with a device under measurement.

C For fuse replacement, see the Maintenance section of this manual.

The following CAUTION will give information to prevent the blow

[ out of the fuse (s).

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r: Non-floating connection as shown in Fig. 4-11 has a possibility of hazard.

Fig. 4-14 illustrates the interconnection between an amplifier and the
VP-7721A in non-floating arrangement.

Oscillator
,_ Amplifier
under r~-Measurement
section AlF2) measurement 1 section
' 11
output line 11 I
r

~~
Aeo Load
r: AlF3
eo -,
'II
RL
sn l~center conductor
'
Gain A 1.....---outer metal shell

[ /---
Withstands RL « 10 kll
11
Cornmon 11 lead I 100.
AllR25
IOV lOV
----.----- _ _ _ _j'
[ ~ ~ Protection

[
Fig. 4-14 Non-floating interconnection
[
If the "Common" lead shown by dotted line in Fig. 4-14 is disconnect under
[ the condition that the amplifier gain A is large and the load RL is small
enough compared with 10 kilohms, the voltage appearing across 10 kD (i.e.
[ the voltage between the common side of the oscillator and the chassis) will
have the value of Aeo.

[ Aeo can reach up to approximately power supply voltage of the amplifier

under measurement. If it exceeds 10 volts, the protective diodes are
activated and the current begins to flow through the fuses A1F2 and AlF3.
[ The current exceeding 1 ampere will blow out the fuse (s).

[ If the 11
Conunon 11 lead is connected correctly but the input common side is
connected to the chassis (?f,7--) instead of BNC metal shell (w), Aeo is
[ applied across RL and lOD in series. When Aeo.10/(RL+lO) exceeds 1.2 volts,
the lOD resistor, A11R25 will burn out.

G
N Accordingly the following precautions should be observed for non-floating
C:
input arrangement.
[
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[' (1) Minimize the output power of the amplifier under measurement when
interconnection lead wires are connected or disconnected.

r: (2) Do not disconnect the "Common" lead in Fig. 4-14 during measurement.
If it is required, disconnect "Output line" or connection between

[ the load RL and the VP-7721A prior to the "Common" lead.

(3) When it is required to provide a measurement fixture, such as signal

[ selector switch, insert it between the load RL and the VP-7721A.
If it is essential to insert such a fixture between the amplifier and
[' the load RL, the switching timing should be so arranged that the common
side is switched during the disconnected period of the "Output line".

L (4) Never connect a BTL type (balanced, transformer-less type) power

amplifier to the input connector in non-floating arrangement. Use the

[ floating connection for this type of amplifier.

4.5 Distortion Measurement using Internal Oscillator

[ a) Basic operation is the same as that described in Section 4.3.
Connect the device to be tested to the analyzer as shown in Fig.
[ 4-15. In this connection, the analyzer acts as an automatic tuning
distortion measurement set.
[
VP-7721A audio analyzer
[
Oscillator osc
OUTPUT
output
[ Earth term in al Distortion meter input

Chassis or
enclosure
[ \ Device to be
tested
Out-
ut
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[
[ b) When the input and output of the device to be tested fits BNC
connectors, the connection shown in Fig. 4-15 is possible. Coaxial
cables are recommended. To prevent induction interference, connect
a metal part of the device to be tested (such as chassis or

r: c)
enclosure) to the earth terminal of t.~e analyzer as shown in Fig.
4-15
When the input impedance of the device under test is 600-ohm,
[ signals of the level displayed in the digital display are applied
under the connection shown in Fig. 4-15 However, if the device

[ under test has a high impedance, insert a 600 Q termination pad at

point 0- When the signal level is read in dBm, the signal should

[ he terminated with 600 Q. When the signal level is read in dB, the
analyzer can be connected directly to a high-impedance input
terminal only if you remember that the signal level is 6 dB higher
[: than indicated.
d) The operation of the oscillator and distortion meter is the same as
[ that for the normal operation in Section 4.3. Turning off the
RANGING key (AUTO mode) causes the input level meter and distortion

[ meter deflects appropriately.

e) The input signal level below 1 V requires the input level meter

[ range setting of 1 V or 0.3 V full scale.

measurement, the usable distortion indicator range will be limited
For these low input level

as shown in Table 4-3. The limitation also depends on the use of

[ either LPF, 30 kHz or 80 kHz.

[ Table 4-3 Limitation of distortion range

[ INPUT LEVEL
METER range
LPF Distortion indicator range

3V - 100V
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full scale
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any
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All ranges can be selected.

1 V full
C scale ON

OFF
All ranges can be selected.

-90 dB (0.003% full scale) range cannot be

selected.
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0.3 V ON All ranges can be selected.
full scale
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0 OFF
-80 dB (0.01% full scale) and -90 dB (0.003%
full scale) ranges cannot be selected.
N

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r f) Additional limitations should be considered for accurate distortion
measurement even in the selectable ranges due· to the residual noise
or distortion within the analyzer.
Tables 4-4 and 4-5 (indentical to Tables 2-1 and 2-2, respectively
in the Specifications) describe the conditions.
[
Table 4-4 Residual noise and distortion for unfloated input
[ (Vin rms, 0 dB=l00% distortion factor)

Input range 2:3V lV 0.3V

Detection
[ Input signal
level
Ein>lV 1V2:Ein>0.3V 0.3Ve::Ein>0.1V Bandwidth BW

10Hz-15.99Hz <-95db <-85dB <-75dB SOkHz BW

[ SH -SOkHz <-85dB <-75dB <-65dB SOOkHz BW
50kHz-159.9kHz <-65dB <-65dB <-60dB 500kHz BW
[ Table 4-5 Residual noise and distortion for floated input
(Vin rrns, 0 dB=lOO % distortion factor)
[ Input range .2:_3V lV 0.3V
Detection
Input signal Ein>lv 1V.2:_Ein>0.3V 0. 311.2:.Ein>O. lV Bandwidth BW
[ level
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· 5Hz-50kHz <-80dB <-75dB <-65dB SOOkHz BW
C 50kHz-159.9kHz <-65dB <-65dB <-60dB SOOkHz Bw

[ When the HPF and both LPFs are turned off, the detection bandwidth
is set to 500 kHz BW, which is the bandwidth of this analyzer
[ proper. SO-kHz BW is set by turning on the 80 kHz LPF.

[ 4.6 Distortion Measurement of an External Source

a) When measuring the distortion of an external oscillator, connect it

C to the analyzer as shown in Fig. 4-16.

VP-7721A audio analyzer

L Low-frequency

INPUT~ E]
Distortion meter
oscillator

OUTPUT
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! b) Connect the external source to the analyzer through a coaxial cable
(see Fig. 4-16). When the measured signal must be terminated with

[" 600 Q, insert a 600-ohm termination pad at point 0·

c) Determine the frequency and output level of the external source,
and place the meters of the analyzer in the automatic ranging mode,

i. which will allow the input level meter deflect appropriately.

described in e) and f) of the preceding section, there are
As

[ restrictions on the input signal level according to the distortion

to be measured. Special care need not be taken when signals of 1 V

[ d)
or more are applied.

Press the FREQ : key of the MODE select keys @ with the LED in
the key on. The digital display indicates a frequency, which can
be changed to the desired value with the eight setting key= (@
@ @ @ ) and the MODIFY control @. In this case, the
frequency displayed is the fundamental tuning frequency. Find a
frequency at which the deflection of the indicator 0 begins to

l decrease. Then, change the frequency in small steps until obtaining

the minimum deflection of the meter 0. The meter reading is the

[ distortion factor, while the digital display is the frequency of the

external source.
~---------------NOTE
[ The digital display does not display the value counted
by a frequency counter. Rather, the frequency of the
[ distortion measurement fundamental rejection filter is
set to the displayed frequency. Therefore, the dis-

C played frequency is not affected by an external signal,

and matches the external signal frequency when the

[ distortion is measured by step d).

displayed value is around ±5%.
The accuracy of the

[ 4.7 Level Measurement

[ The analyzer can also be used as an independent AC level meter indicat-

ing the true rms value. See Section 4.3 for the operation. Since the
INPUT connectors are commonly used for distortion meter and the level
l meter, connect it according to Fig. 4-15 or 4-16.

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a) The S/N ratio can be measured by connecting the device to be

r b)
tested as shown in Fig. 4-15.
The input level of s (signal) component below 1 V requires the input
level meter range setting of 1 V or 0.3 V full scale. For these low
[ input S level measurement, the usable S/N indicator range will be
limited as shown in Table 4-6. The limitation also depends on the
use of either LPF, 30 kHz or 80 kHz.

[ Table 4-6 Limitation of S/N range

INPUT LEVEL
[ METER range
LPF S/N indicator range

3V - 100v
[ full scale
any All ranges can be selected.

1 V full scale ON All ranges can be selected.

[ OFF 90 dB range cannot be selected.

0.3 V ON All ranges can be selected.

[ full scale
OFF 80 dB and 90 dB ranges cannot be selected.

[ c) Additional limitations should be considered for accurate S/N

measurement even in the selectable ranges due to the residual noise
[ within the analyzer.
Tables 4-7 and 4-8 (indentical to Tables 2-3 and 2-4, respectively
[ in the Specifications) describes the conditions.

[ Table 4-7 S/N measurement limit for unfloated input

(Vin rms, values with dB are S/N)

[ Input range
S component
,:3v
Es>lV
lV
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0.3V
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bandwidth BW
level
[ 5Hz-15.99kHz
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-' 90dB BSdB 75dB SODkHz BW
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(Vin rms, values with dB are S/N)

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[ SHZ-15. 99kHa
95dB 85dB 80dB 80kHz BW
85dB 80dB 70dB SOOkHz BW

r 16kHz-159.9kHz 80dB 75dB 60dB

The detection bandwidth is set to 500 kHz by turning off the HPF and
SOOkHz BW

both LPFs, and the detection bandwidth LPF is set to 80 kHz by

turning on only the 80 kHz BPF.

[
4.9 Preset Application

[ The application of the preset operation described in steps 40) to 48) in

Section 4.3 to the measurement in Sections 4.5 to 4.8 will result in

[ highly efficient measurement using the preset function. Up to 16

setups, which can be changed easily, can be recalled inst~ntly. The

[ following remote control expands the number of sets from 16 to 32.

4.10 Remote Control

[ a) The following operations can be controlled remotely.
(1) Preset recall operation (when the LED in the RCL key of the MODE
[ select key @ is on)
Recall operation of 16 preset setups by eight keys (equiva-
C lent to keys A to D, 1 to 4 on the instrument).
Recall operation of additional 16 setups by four keys above
[ (equivalent to keys A to D) and four additional keys.
(2) Selection of digital display (frequency or output amplitude).

[ Equivalent to the DISPLAY key 0 on the instrument.

(3) Modify operation (frequency or output amplitude)
Equivalent to the operation of the MODIFY control @ The
[ display selected by item (2) above can be incremented. The
digit specified by the MODIFY digit select switch @ is
L (4)
controlled.
Fil t.er selection
Equivalent to the HPF 400 Hz @, LPF 30 kHz @, 80 kHz
0 @' and WEIGHTING @ keys.
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Up/down operation (when the FREQ, or AMPTD, key of the MODE
select keys @ is on)
Up/down change of the frequency range or frequency or output
amplitude.
Equivalent to the operation of keys @ to @.
[ b) Remote and local control
Both local and remote control is possible with a remote control

L fixture of the type shown inf) connected to the 24-pin

connector on the rear panel of the analyzer.

[ c) Remote control connector

See Fig. 4-17.

[
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[
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[
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C Micro-ribbon connector AMPHENOL
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[ e) Display of setups
All setups in the remote control mode are displayed on the front

L panel as in local control mode.

[
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Figure 4-18 shows an example of basic connection of a remote

controller which can control operations (1) to (5) in a).
I.
[ (Pin 23) (Pin 22) (Pin 21) (Pin 20)

[ J ~ J p
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MODIFY

L (Pin 24) (Pin 12)

[ Fig. 4-18 Example of a remote control fixture

[ Notes 1. Pin numbers in parentheses are tJ10se of the remote

control connector.
[ 2. Sl to Sl3 and Sl5 to Sl8 are momentary-on switches.
3. S14 is a rotary encoder.

[ It can be ordered with the following part number:

EWT-XDFS2550B

[ 4. The remote control fixture in this example does not need

to be connected to pin 13 (+5V output). Do not allow
50 mA or more to be drawn from this pin for other
L purposes.
5. Connect pin 12 (GND) to the enclosure of the remote
~,.
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[ 6. SlS to Sl8 (keys (I] to 0i are switches not provided
with VP-7721A. By addition of thes.e switches, the number

r of preset addresses can be expanded from 16 (A-1 to D-4)

to 32 (A-1 to D-8).

r g) Switching condition
Switching conditions applied to Sl to Sl2 in Fig. 4-18 are shown in
[ Fig. 4-19.

[~
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state
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is is is is
[ pressed . released. .__________.,
pressed. released.
First succeeding
operation
[ operation

[ Fig. 4-19 Switching conditions

[ Note: 11
LOW 11 is the state that the point is connected to the common
point ( \37) through a resistor of 500 ohms or less, or the
7 voltage of the point against the common point is 0.5 volts or
[
.J less .

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[ 5. MAINTENANCE 'AND STORAGE

[ 5. 1 CLEANING

Clean the panels with a dry, soft cloth. Never use a volatile solvent
such as benzene or lacquer thinner. For coated metallic part, use a
cloth moistured with a very small quantity of neutral detergent.

[ 5.2 REPLACEMENT OF PROTECTIVE FUSE(S)

[ The protective fuse replacement requires removal of bottom cover of the

instrument.

[ '!WARNING I'

[ Disconnect the power cable from mains supply before

removing the bottom cover.
[
(1) Verify that the power cable is disconnected from the instrument.

[ (2) Place the instrument upside-down.

(3) Remove six screws from the bottom cover and pull up the cover
[ off the instrument.

(4) The protective fuses are located as shown in Fig. 5-1.

[
(Seen from the bottom)

[
Front Protective fuses (both lA)
[ panel

[
[ Oscillator case
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[
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[ (5) Replace blown fuse ts) with new one (s). Use only fuses supplied
with the instrument. For further replacement, please order the
fuses quoting Matsushita part number "TSClA", and address the
order to your nearest Matsushita's representative.

(6) Reinstall the bottom cover and secure it with the screws removed
in step (3).

[ 5.3 CALIBRATION AND SERVICE

r: When inspection or maintenance calibration is necessary, or when an

operational problem arises, call the nearest Matsushita 1 s representative.

[ 5.4 STORAGE

[ When the instrument is not used for a long time, cover it with a plastic
wrapper for dust protection and store it in a clean dry environment.

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~ WHEN THE CIRCUIT IS DIVIDED, INTO SOME UNITS ANO AN IDENTIFYING NUMBER IS ASSIGNED

TO EACH UNIT, REFERENCE DESIGNATORS IN EACH CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ARE GIVEN IN ABBREVIATED
FORM. PREFIX WITH EACH IDENTIFYING NUMBER FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION.
EXAMPLES; A I Cl, A6 RJ.

RESISTANCE VALUES IN OHMS AND CAPACITANCE IN PICOFAR.6.DS(FROM 1 TO 9,999~ OR

I MICROFARADS {FROM 0.01 TO 0.99} UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
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t> ¢: FACTORY REWORKED OR CHECKED COMPONENTS.

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