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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the area during the operation so that the mains switch
can be easily accessible.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, of procedures other than those may result in
and the point where they exit from the apparatus. hazardous radiation exposure.
11. Only use attachments/accessories by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-
over.
Phonic understands the importance of sound ● Maximum level and peak hold display
reproduction management. We know that as a ● 4 standard response times: 35 ms, 125 ms (F),
professional, your main concern is sound quality. 250 ms (M), 1 sec (S)
Consequently, with an audio tool like the PAA3, you ● 10 memories for measurement, and 6 for aver-
expect a precise ruler to obtain proper measure- age calculation
ments and guarantee the best possible quality of
● 31-band EQ setting level display (boost/cut)
sound that any professional would expect. Phonic,
therefore, took the utmost of care in ensuring ● 160 x 160 graphic display with backlight and
the PAA3 is an extremely accurate and effective contrast adjustment
means for you to gather all the useful data to ● Phase checker
determine what your set up needs. ● SPL meter Calibration through sound level
calibrator (eg: B & K Type 4231)
To help you familiarize yourself with the PAA3,
● Reverb Time (RT60) Analyzer
this manual includes instructions on every func-
tion listed in the main menu and sub-menus. It is ● Noise generator with pink noise, 1 kHz and
recommended that you take the time to have a polarity test signal, balanced output
read of it, before you store it in an easily accessible ● USB communication port, for simultaneous
place, in case it’s needed in future. operation through laptop or PC
● Low power consumption for up to 7 hours
continuous operation with 4 AA size alkaline
batteries (adapter power supply operation
available. When power is used from adapter,
it automatically cuts off battery power)
● 3 power modes: (1) Power saving mode:
Auto Off- when none of the buttons has been
pressed for 15 minutes (2) Manual Off (3) Off
● XLR input and output sockets
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1 x USB Cable
1 x Leather Case
1 x 3/8” and 5/8” Microphone Stand Adaptors
1 x CD-ROM including 26 test signals and software for PC interface
1 x User Manual (though if you didn’t receive the user manual, you probably aren’t reading this)
●
4 x AA Size Batteries ●
Power Adaptor ●
CD-ROM
●
USB Cable ●
Microphone Stand Adaptors
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4. Left / Up Button
Press this button to scroll up or to the left of
the currently selected option. 6
5. Enter Button
Press this button to move from Real Time
Spectrum Analyzer (RTA) display to the
PAA3’s function menu. After moving the
cursor to a desired function in the menu by 7
the right/down or left/up buttons, press the 8
enter button to select.
6. Jog Control
Jog control, on the left-hand side of this unit, Please note that this will not charge batteries
provides users with a hassle free method of placed into the PAA3’s batery compartment.
scrolling menus and selecting options with
a single hand. Simply rotate to scroll up and 8. USB Port
down menus and push the wheel inwards to This USB connector is for the addition of the
select (to either enter a sub menu or finalize provided USB cable, to be connect the PAA3
a setting). Alternately, the three function
to any desktop or notebook computer with
buttons (the afore-mentioned buttons 3 to
5) may also be used to scroll options and a USB port. Please see the Simultaneous
finalize selections. Operation With Desktop Computer section
for more information.
7. 5V DC Power Input
This port is used to connect the included
5V AC to DC converter. When adapter is
plugged in, the battery power will be replaced
by the adaptor, allowing users to use the
PAA3 without fear of running out of power.
Use the adapter provided along with the
PAA3 only, as to avoid damaging the device.
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10. Female XLR Socket (Line Input)
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This port allows you to send balanced,
linelevel input to the PAA3. This signal input
allows you to measure signals in dBu, dBV
or AC voltage for balanced and unbalanced
signals. It is particularly useful for checking
the phase of a connections.
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11. Contrast Control
By adjusting this control, users can change 13
the contrast of the PAA3’s LCD screen to
better adapt the device to different lighting
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ten memories. Please refer to MEMORY/
RTA (Real Time Analyzer) - Accoustic STORE for more information.
This function analyzes the audio received through 6. Scroll through the various values located
either the built-in mic or Line In connection, divided in the ‘Hz’ box until you come to a flashing
into 31-bands at 1/3 octave intervals, and displays ESC. Press enter to exit RTA mode.
the relevent information on a bar graph that shows
the decible level of each band of sound from 20 Hz SPL (Sound Pressure Level) Meter
to 20 kHz in four different response times (35 ms, This feature of the PAA3 gives users an accurate
125 ms, 250 ms, and 1 sec) and in three weighting measurement of the overall “loudness” of their
types (A weighting, C weighting and Flat). For sound, measured in decibels (dB). This is a true
more info on response times and weighting, please RMS-measurement, using standard display time
consult the appropriate sections. average, and standard A, C, and Flat weightings.
Procedure: Procedure:
1. After the start up sequence of the PAA3 is 1. Enter the SPL/LINE menu and set the
complete, the real time analyzer will appear measurement unit to SPL.
on the LCD screen. 2. You may select a range level, weighting,
2. Go to the SETTING menu to set the response time or a maximum level by going
appropriate weighting, level range, response into the SETTINGS menu, then onto the
time, or other relevant properties. appropriate menus. The selected values of
3. Select VALUE from the main menu to enter these options will be displayed above the
RTA mode. RTA on the PAA3’s default screen.
4. Press ENTER to freeze measurement data. 3. On the main RTA display, hold the ENTER
Press ENTER again on the highlighted button for approximately 2 seconds to
VALUE to view the value of each center activate the SPL screen. Press the ENTER
frequency. button once to exit.
5. Use the LEFT/UP and RIGHT/ DOWN NB:You can easily refresh the Max SPL value
buttons or simply scroll the JOG control by holding both the ← left and → right keys
to view the level of dB SPL in real-time for simultaneously for at least one second.
the center frequency of all 31 bands. The
default readout is the ALL FREQUENCY
level. Beneath you will find two readouts:
the numbers in the left column display
the frequency while the numbers in the
right column display the frequency levels.
The graphic shown indicates that the user
has set the level range at 50~110 SPL, A
weighting. The max level during the time
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measurements can be accumulated. When RT60 number), a dot will appear next to the number
measurements are accumulated, the average to show that a memory slot is selected. When
of said memories is automatically taken and all memories are selected, simply select AVG to
displayed onscreen. After 30 memories have been determine the average, or ESC to escape. When
accumulated, users will be forced to store their differently weighted items are attempted to be
data, or else lose it. averaged, a warning will appear onscreen advising
users to select again.
Store: STO
Recall: RCL
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1. Enter the SPL / LINE menu and set the 3 7 ESC
measurement unit to dBu, dBV, or voltage, 4 (6& 82))
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as required.
2. You may select a range level, weighting,
response time or a maximum level by going A 31 100 315 1K 3.15K 10K
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automatically revert back to the EQ SETTING
menu as soon as calculations are complete.
ATTENTION:
It is not recommended to calculate average of saved
data with different weighting settings. The PAA3 will
ignore the peak value when calculating the average,
even if the peak value was activated.
Procedure:
1. Enter into the MEMORY menu and select
EQ Setting
RECALL.
2. Select any of the used memory slots (indicated The EQ setting of audio system will vary from one venue
by a box surrounding the slot number) from 1 to to another. The ultimate goal in setting your EQ is to
10 or A to F. create a completely flat response and to eliminate every
3. Each value will be displayed under VALUE in possible source of feedback. Though the PAA3’s EQ
a 31-band center frequency value and an all SETTING function, even a novice user can successfully
frequency value. accomplish this.
4. When you see a flashing ESC in the Hz column,
press ENTER to return to the MEMORY menu.
Average
The user can choose from memories 1 to 10 to compute
average calculations, which are essential for EQ setting.
Procedure:
1. Play the pink noise from the included CD (or from
the PAA3 GENERATOR tool) through your audio
system.
2. Pick a number of significant locations around the
area the audience will be situated, and take RTA
Procedure: measurements, and save each into the PAA3’s
1. Go to the MEMORY menu and select AVERAGE. memory.
2. Select any combination of data from memories 3. Enter into the MEMORY / AVERAGE menu, and
1 to 10 by moving the cursor to that number and select the saved memories measured from those
pushing the ENTER key, or simply choose ALL locations to calculate the average.
if you want to do the average calculation for all 4. Go to the MEMORY / EQ SETTING menu. You
ten saved measurements. Move the cursor over will discover the amount of dB you need to boost
selected memories and press ENTER again to or cut in each center frequency by using the
unselect. Jog. Control or the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll.
3. A small dot will appear to the left of selected Example shown indicates that the user should
memory slots for identification. cut -5.2 dB at 1 kHz.
4. Highlight AVG and press the ENTER key after
all selections have been made. A list of selected ATTENTION:
measurements will be shown for confirmation. Any user’s EQ setting ability is limited by the temperature
5. Press RUN and the PAA3 will automatically and the size of the audience at the time measurements
calculate the average, or press ESC to cancel. were taken.
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SETTING
WEIGHTING
FLAT
A
C
ESC
Procedure:
1. Go to the SETTING/ WEIGHTING menu.
2. Select an appropriate weighting for the
measurement. A tick appears next to your
selection.
3. Press ESC to the previous menu.
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MAX LEVEL 250 ms (M): Medium
RESET
1 sec (S): Slow
ESC
SETTING
RESP TIME
A 31 100 315 1K 3.15K 10K 35 ms
Procedure: 125 ms (F)
250 ms
ms(M)
1. Enter the SETTING menu, then onto the MAX 1 se c (S)
LEVEL menu. ESC
2. Highlight RESET and press ENTER button to
reset the max level measurement (doing so will
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automatically return you to the SETTING sub-
menu). Press ESC to return if it you do not want
Procedure:
to reset.
1. Go to the SETTING menu, then enter the RESP
3. A new max level display will be shown in the MAX
TIME menu.
column three seconds after returning to the RTA
2. Select an appropriate response time (a tick will
operation.
appear next to your selection), or ESC to cancel.
Quick Refresh: While on the RTA screen, simply
press the left and right buttons simultaneously to
Calibration
refresh the maximum level.
You should never actually need to calibrate your PAA3. If
Peak Hold measurement data or operation of the unit is abnormal,
Peak hold allows the user in RTA mode to constantly however, it may be necessary to. Anyone can calibrate
display the peak values of all measured frequencies, the PAA3 and regain accurate sound pressure level
individually or collectively. measurement by using a sound level calibrator with
1/2” diameter adapter that sends out a 1 kHz tone. A
B&K TYPE 4231 sound level calibrator is suggested.
Procedure:
1. First, turn the PEAK HOLD OFF and set the RESP
TIME (response time) to 250 ms.
2. Place a sound level calibrator with a microphone
connector of a 1/2” diameter close to the PAA3’s
built-in mic.
3. Enter the SETTING menu and activate the
Procedure: function.
1. Enter the SETTING menu, then select the PEAK 4. Adjust the level measured from the SPL calibrator
HOLD option. by pressing UP/DOWN buttons until the level is
2. Highlight and select ON to activate peak hold equal to that of the sound level calibrator (typically
display. 94 dB). Pressing the UP button each time will
3. Highlight and select OFF to cancel the peak hold increase the value by 0.1dB; pressing the DOWN
display function. button each time will decrease by 0.1 dB.
4. Press ESC to return to the SETTING menu. 5. Press the ENTER button to complete the
ATTENTION: When saving the memory with “PEAK calibration and to return to RTA display.
HOLD” on, the peak level will only be displayed when the
user recalls that memory when the PEAK HOLD setting ATTENTION: If you want to cancel calibration, simply
is on. By setting the PEAK HOLD off, the user may press the ENTER button to exit before making any
then view the levels from all frequencies, individually adjustment. To resort the default calibration, simply
or collectively. adjust the offset value to 0.0 dB.
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connection is correct.
Tones:
Procedure: Pink noise: mostly used for acoustic
1. Go to the SPL/LINE and select dBu to environment adjusting. For example: sound
check a device’s output connection or SPL system equalization. Polarity: often used to
to check a speaker’s wiring. check the phase of speakers.
2. Go to the SETTING menu, and select 1 kHz tone: a widely used among the
POLARITY (or play the included PAA3 CD professionals for audio signal testing.
through your system).
3. If checking speaker wiring, stand one
GENERATOR
meter in front of the speaker that plays the OFF
polarity signal, go to the PINK NOISE
PHASE CHECK menu POLARITY
and activate. 1K Hz
4. A large “+” appearing on ESC
screen means the signal
is in phase, and the wiring
is correct.
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5. If instead of a “+” you get
a “-”, the speaker is out
of phase and should be Procedure:
corrected. 1. Connect the PAA3 to your audio system via
6. A big “?” or a screen the XLR-male connector on the bottom of
switching between plus the device.
and minus symbols 2. Go into the GENERATOR menu and select
means the sound one of the signal to activate.
pressure level is at a level 3. Select ESC to return to previous menu or
that is not detectable by press OFF to cancel.
the PAA3. So turn it up!
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The device will automatically shutdown. If that’s too
easy, and you prefer to do things the difficult way,
you may also do one of the following:
POWER
AUTO OFF
MANUAL OFF
OFF
ESC
Procedure:
1. Enter the POWER menu.
2. Select AUTO OFF, and the PAA3 will
automatically shut itself down after being
left idle for 15 minutes.
3. Selecting MANUAL OFF will disable AUTO
OFF mode, and ensure the PAA3 will not
shut itself down automatically, unless the
batteries are low.
4. Select OFF, and the PAA3 will immediately
shut down, saving all of your settings and
measurement data before hand.
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taking measurements in areas that require provided USB cable, then turn the PAA3
an absense of any individuals. It also allows on.
users to to save and print data stored in the 3. Go to FILE, select ON LINE to connect to
PAA3’s memory. the PAA3. The data previously saved in
The PAA3 software, supported by Windows the PAA3 will immediately be uploaded.
98 and above, can be found on the included 4. As soon as uploading is finished, you
CD (which, incidently, also contains 26 testing may begin to operate PAA3 by moving
signals). With this program, most functions are the cursor of the mouse and click the
easily accessible through a menu identical to onscreen MENU to enter the various
that of the PAA3 device itself. functions of the PAA3.
5. Now that PAA3 is operating simultaneously
ATTENTION: When operating the PAA3 with the PC. The functions being activated
through a PC, it is recommended that you will show both on the PAA3 and the PC
make use of the power adapter instead of or laptop.
batteries. Also, choose an optimal position for 6. Go to FILE and click ON LINE once more
the PAA3 to be placed before controlling the if you need to disable the PAA3’s online
PAA3 with your computer. operation.
Using the PAA3 on line:
Installing the PAA3 software:
1. Turn on the computer and insert the PAA3 The simple menu located below the FILE pull
CD provided. down menu at the top left hand side of main
2. Find paa3_setup.exe on the disc and PAA3 program will allow users to access
double click to begin installation. the PAA3’s functions. This menu is basically
3. Select an appropriate installation directory identical to that of the PAA3 itself, so as long
and click “next” to continue. The PAA3 as you can navigate the PAA3 menu, you will
software will be installed automatically. be able to navigate this one.
Display Type:
Clicking on the SPL METER (or LEVEL METER)
button to the right of the aforementioned menu
will allow users to switch the on screen display
type between that of the spectrum analysis and
the meter display.
Memories:
Taking up most of the bottom half of the PAA3
program window is the memory section.
Here lists all stored memories of the PAA3,
downloaded to the computer. The two tabs
allow users to view either the RTA memories
or RT60 memories stored.
Backlight:
The backlight button to the right-hand-side of
the PAA3 program will allow users to remotely
active the PAA3’s backlight.
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1. Go to FILE, select Print, and a printer readout or view them in the RTA Value column.
selection window will appear. ATTENTION: User may rename every memory
2. Select a printer from the list. by double clicking the number of the memory in
3. Select all data or one of the 16 memories. the memory chart.
Users may also choose to print RT60 data.
4. Choose the print quality level (draft, low Memory Functions:
quality, medium quality, or high quality). The Memory pull down menu (as well as the
5. Click on Print, and the printer window will following options) is not available while the PAA3
disappear as soon as the transmission is is under On Line operation.
complete
Average:
1. Go to MEMORY / AVERAGE pull down
ATTENTION: Along with the 31-band value of the
menu, then select RTA AVERAGE or RT60
selected memory and the EQ SETTING value, the
AVERAGE, to activate average function.
name of the file, date of printing, LEVEL RANGE,
2. Choose by clicking memory 1 to 10 for
WEIGHTING, and maximum level will also be
average calculation. The original level range
printed on the data sheet.
setting of each memory level range will
display next to its number.
3. Click on AVG to run the calculation,
Open File:
the results of which will be displayed
1. When off line, go to the FILE menu and select
immediately.
“Open File”.
4. Select a memory from A~F, and click on
2. Locate the file previously saved in your PC
Save to save the result (the old one will be
and double click it.
over-written), or click on Cancel to exit. User
3. The data is now ready for viewing, editing
can view the result (either in graphic or in
and any additions you may want to make to
text) immediately both in result box or in the
it.
memory chart, with level range displayed at
the top.
Save File:
1. Go to the FILE menu and select Save File. EQ Setting:
2. Select a directory (or create a new one), and 1. Select a memory (1 to 10 or A to F) with which
give a name to the file. you would like to adjust the EQ.
3. Click on SAVE to save the file, and your 2. Go to MEMORY / EQ SETTING and activate
entire session will be saved under that one EQ setting function.
file name. 3. Move the cursor and click on each bar meter
to find out how much dB you need to cut or
Peak Hold: boost for each center frequency.
1. Click on ON to view the peak value of each Clear:
frequency and all frequency. The level can 1. Go to MEMORY, then onto CLEAR.
be found either from the bar meter or in the 2. Select a memory slot, 1 to 10 or A to F,
RTA peak chart on the right hand side of the from the sub-menu, and the memory will be
program window. deleted immediately; select “All” if you need
2. Click on OFF to view the RTA value of each to wipe all memories saved.
frequency and all frequency.
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Noise Generator
(Based on 5VDC power source)
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3 White Noise, 60 seconds
4 250 Hz Sine Wave, 30 seconds
5 500 Hz Sine Wave, 30 seconds
6 1 kHz Sine Wave, 30 seconds
7 2 kHz Sine Wave, 30 seconds
8 5 kHz Sine Wave, 30 seconds
9 10 kHz Sine Wave, 30 seconds
10 12.5 kHz Sine Wave, 30 seconds
11 Stepped Sequence Frequency Up 20Hz~20 kHz, 5 seconds for each frequency: 20Hz, 25Hz,31.5Hz,
40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz, 250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz,630Hz,
800Hz, 1 kHz, 1.25 kHz, 1.6 kHz, 2 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 3.15 kHz, 4 kHz, 5 kHz, 6.3 kHz, 8 kHz,10 kHz,
12.5 kHz, 16 kHz, 20 kHz
12 Channel Test, at 1 kHz, Left Channel, 10 seconds
13 Channel Test, at 1 kHz, Right Channel, 10 seconds
14 Frequency Sweep Up 20Hz~20 kHz, 50 seconds
15 In Phase, at 250 Hz, 30 seconds
16 Out Of Phase, at 250 Hz, 30 seconds
17 Digital Blank, 60 seconds
18 SMPTE/EBU, Time Code, 30 seconds
19 High E
20 Low B
21 Low G
22 Low D
23 Low A
24 Low E
25 Frequency Sweep Up, 20Hz~20 kHz, 35 seconds
26 Frequency Sweep Down, 20 kHz~20Hz, 35 seconds
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简体中文
83mm / 3.3" 39.5 / 1.6"
145mm / 5.7"
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