Instrument Overview - Larson Davis SoundAdvisor Reference Manual

Module 2

Instrument Overview

In this module:
2.1 Instrument Hardware Overview .........................................................................................2-2
2.2 Using the Keypad ................................................................................................................2-3
2.2.1 Navigating and Selecting ......................................................................................2-4
2.2.2 Basic Run Functions ..............................................................................................2-4
2.2.3 Entering Text .........................................................................................................2-4
2.3 Display Elements Overview .................................................................................................2-5
2.3.1 Changing Display Color Themes .......................................................................... 2-5
2.3.2 Using Tabs and Pages ...........................................................................................2-5
2.3.3 About Status Bar Icons and Indicators ................................................................2-6
2.3.4 Main Menu Overview .............................................................................................2-9
2.3.5 Tools Menu Overview ..........................................................................................2-10
2.3.6 Power Control Menu Overview ...........................................................................2-11
SoundAdvisor Model 831C
T
he SoundAdvisor Model 831C accomplishes all tasks related to
sound monitoring. The 831C is a reliable and diversely competent
meter. With the 831C, you can:
• Measure all area sound
• Stream and record audio continuously or for events using
sample rates up to 51.2 ksps in compressed or uncompressed
format
• Communicate with via USB, Ethernet, cellular, or WiFi
• Operate completely from the device itself, or remotely using G4
LD Utility software
• Easily expand memory using USB memory
• Automatically synchronize the clock with Network Time
Protocol (NTP) or GPS for optimal accuracy
• Select desired color theme on the full-color graphic LCD display
with touchscreen user interface
This module describes the hardware and visual components that make
up the 831C.
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