Larson Davis SoundAdvisor 831C Reference Manual page 13

Module 2 Instrument Overview
In this module:
2.1 Assembling Your 831C SLM .................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Connecting the Microphone and Preamplifier .................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Connecting the Preamplifier to Meter ................................................................. 2-2
2.1.3 Disconnecting the Preamplifier ...........................................................................2-2
2.1.4 Preparing the 831C for Long Term Storage ......................................................... 2-3
2.2 Powering the 831C SLM ....................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 Using Battery Power .............................................................................................2-3
2.2.2 Using External Power ............................................................................................ 2-6
2.2.3 Understanding 831C Power Events and Indicators .............................................2-7
2.2.4 Powering On or Off ................................................................................................2-8
2.2.5 Using the Power Control Page .............................................................................2-8
2.3 Instrument Hardware Overview .........................................................................................2-9
2.3.1 Using the Keypad ................................................................................................2-10
2.3.2 Navigating and Selecting ....................................................................................2-11
2.3.3 Basic Run Functions ............................................................................................2-11
2.3.4 Entering Text .......................................................................................................2-12
2.4 Display Elements Overview ...............................................................................................2-12
2.4.1 Changing Display Color Themes ........................................................................2-12
2.4.2 Using Tabs and Pages .........................................................................................2-12
2.4.3 About Status Bar Icons and Indicators ..............................................................2-13
2.4.4 Main Menu Overview ...........................................................................................2-16
2.4.5 Tools Menu Overview ..........................................................................................2-17
2.4.6 Power Control Menu Overview ...........................................................................2-18
2.1 Assembling Your 831C SLM
2.1.1 Connecting the Microphone and Preamplifier
SoundAdvisor Model 831C
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his module describes the hardware and visual, and display components
that enable the SoundAdvisor Model 831C to perform as a reliable and
diversely competent meter for sound monitoring.
In this section:
2.1.1 Connecting the Microphone and Preamplifier
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• 2.1.2 Connecting the Preamplifier to Meter
• 2.1.3 Disconnecting the Preamplifier
2.1.4 Preparing the 831C for Long Term Storage
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DO NOT handle the microphone and preamplifier without observing
CAUTION
the following items:
Assembling Your 831C SLM 2-1