Getting Started; Operating Tips - Phonic PAA3 User Manual

GETTING STARTED

1. Open the battery compartment and insert four AA
batteries, ensuring the positive and negative ends
are correctly aligned. You may simply opt to use the
6V DC power adaptor. To do so, plug the DC-head
of the power adaptor to the PAA3, and the wallwart
power connector into a suitable AC power source.
ATTENTION: Use the adapter provided along with the
PAA3 only, as to avoid damaging the PAA3. When
connecting the adaptor, ensure the power of the PAA3
is off. Sudden unplugging of the adaptor power may
cause the system to crash.
2. Push the axis base to release the PAA3's built in
microphone. To best measure audio properties, turn
the microphone until it sits at a suitable angle. The
mic will lock into place at around 45 degrees.
3. Set the power switch (on the rear of the PAA3) to the
"ON" position.
4. Press and hold the power button (on the front) for
approximately three seconds to turn the power of the
PAA3 on.
5. A startup screen will appear for about 10 seconds,
then the real time spectrum analyzer will appear on
the screen. Above the RTA, users will note the level
range, weighting type, maximum sound pressure
level, frequency range and SPL meter.
6. If a backlight is needed, simply press the power /
backlight button. Press again to turn the backlight
off.
7. Use the ENTER button to bring up the main PAA3
menu, then the UP / RIGHT and DOWN / LEFT
buttons to navigate through the various options. Press
the ENTER button to enter the main menu and use
the UP / RIGHT and DOWN / LEFT buttons to select
a function. Then press ENTER again to activate the
highlight function or to enter into the submenus.
The user may also use the jog control to activate all
functions.
PAA3

OPERATING TIPS:

All functions can be activated by using the ENTER,
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LEFT / UP and DOWN / RIGHT buttons, or by the jog
control. It is recommended to use these three buttons
when taking low SPL measurements.
Pressing the ENTER button when the ESC (escape)
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is highlighted in most of the function menus will allow
you to exit the main menu or sub-menus.
Press and hold the ENTER button or jog control for
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2 seconds in most of the function menus to return to
the real time spectrum analyzer.
When in RTA mode, holding the jog control or the
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ENTER button for 2 seconds will automatically jump
to the Sound Pressure Level or Signal Level meters.
Always turn off the power by going to the POWER
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menu. Select OFF if you wish to save the measurement
data and function setting into the memory of the PAA3.
You may also simply hold the power / backlight button
for 2.5 seconds.
It is not recommended to continue using PAA3 for any
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measurement when the battery is low. Always have
extra batteries or the 6VDC power adaptor ready to
ensure the accuracy of measurements.
When any result is above the level range, the
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measurement is still accurate unless a CLIPPING
warning appears in the LEVEL box while taking the
measurement. When clipping occurs, reset the level
range.
To refresh the maximum SPL display, press both the
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left and right buttons simultaneously.
Turn on backlight only when the level range is set at
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70~130 dB SPL or -20~+40 dBu. A noise will occur
when turning on the backlight and it may affect the
result of measurements in the lower range.
While taking measurements, hold the right button and
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press enter to immediately jump immediately to the
STORE page.
When the battery is low, a blinking - and very aptly titled -
"BATTERY LOW" icon will appear in the WEIGHT box, and
remain on screen for the last 3 minutes of battery life. Low
quality batteries may cause the PAA3 to shutdown without
warning. An enlarged, blinking battery icon will appear in
the center of the LCD screen if the user starts the PAA3
with insufficient battery power.
Quick Shutdown: Simply press the Power Button down for
around 2.5 seconds and the shutdown procedure will be
initiated automatically. This can save you valuable minutes
while on the job!
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