Level/Trigger Controls

Holdoff knob
Dual purpose knob used with the HORIZONTAL CONTROL.
As trigger level control, used to set the voltage level the trigger must cross to cause an aquistion
(see #5 and 6 on the DISPLAY AREA).
As a holdoff control, used to set time when next trigger can be accepted

Trigger Menu:
Enter the waveform TRIGGER MENU

Set Level to 50%
Automatically set the level at 50% of the signal level
(like excatly in the middle)

Force Trigger
Old Jedi mind trick
Err... I meant, it sets an acquisition whether or not there is an adequate trigger signal.
(one of those great 'auto' buttons)

Trigger View
Hold down to see the trigger waveform in place of the existing wave.