Castle group KA018 Operating Manual page 12

DAT G I
ENERAL NFORMATION
The GA504 DAT Recorder can be used in conjunction with the KA018 to
record noise either continuously, manually using the remote DAT switch, or
automatically by setting the Pro DX Sound Level Meter to start and stop
recording at user specified sound pressure levels.
The DAT powers down automatically after approximately 2 minutes if not
being used to save battery life. The DAT will power ON automatically if a
recording is made either via your Pro DX Meter or from pressing the
Remote DAT Switch. When ON the DAT is powered from the KA018
batteries. Internal DAT batteries are not required.
The DAT Recorder is supplied with it's own manual and it is recommended
that you are familiar with it's operation prior to setting up with a KA018.
It is strongly recommended that you set the correct time and date in the
DAT machine before proceeding with any recordings.
S T DAT C
ETTING HE
The DAT machine returns to its default settings when powered down and
therefore it is recommended that the DAT Clock is set each time your
KA018 kit is used. This will stamp the correct Date and Time for any
recordings on the tape.
Follow the instructions below to set the time and date, or refer to the DAT
operating manual for more in-depth information.
1 Press the CLOCK / SET button on the DAT for more than 4 seconds.
2 Press the + or – buttons to set the current year. Press the CLOCK /
SET button when the correct year is selected.
3 Repeat step 2 to set the current Month, Date, Day, Hour, Minute and
Seconds. The display will then stop flashing and the clock will begin to
operate.
To Exit the Clock Setting Mode press the STOP button.
To view the clock as either 12 Hours or 24 Hours press and hold the +
button for longer than 2 seconds.
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DAT R S
EMOTE WITCH
The supplied Remote Switch
control over the DAT recording.
For operation of the DAT Remote Switch connect
to the 'I/O' socket on the KA018 case.
Press the switch once to start the DAT machine
recording. The integral button LED will illuminate
Red when recording.
Press the switch once to stop the DAT machine
recording. The integral button LED will cease to
illuminate indicating the DAT is not recording.
The Remote Switch will still operate even if the
Pro DX Meter has been set for automatic
recording as described in the previous section. However the Remote Switch
will not interfere with recording if the recording was activated automatically
via your Pro DX Meter. Likewise the Remote Switch will not interfere with a
recording if started automatically via your Pro DX Sound Level Meter.
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ROUBLE HOOTING
If the DAT starts recording when the KA018 kit is first powered then check
that the Pro DX Sound Level Meter is securely connected via the 9 pin D-
Plug.
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