Dayton manual Install the WT3 software, Set the Windows Volume Controls to Maximum

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Quick Start for the WT3 Woofer Tester

*** VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE ***

NEVER connect the test leads of the WT3 to a speaker that is connected to any other equipment or to an equipment ground! Severe damage could occur to the WT3 unit or to the other equipment. Only connect the WT3 to an unconnected loudspeaker.

Naturally, you will want to test your first woofer as soon as you get your WT3. Here are step-by-step instructions to get you going quickly.

1) Install the WT3 software.

Insert the WT3 CD and allow the file named "WT3_setup.exe" to auto-run. (Alternately you can double-click on the "WT3_setup.exe" file to start the installation

process.)

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software installation

Check for available upgrades at: http://www.daytonaudio.com/wt3updates.html

2)Connect the WT3 hardware unit to any convenient USB port on your computer.

After a few seconds the PC will recognize the new hardware. However, on initial power up the unit requires a full 90 seconds to stabilize before measurements can be made. After this initial plug-in delay, impedance measurements take only a few seconds to complete. This settling time is due to the extremely wide low frequency bandwidth required for high precision measurements down to 1 Hz.

3) Set the Windows Volume Controls to Maximum.

From the task bar, double-click on Volume Control to open the mixer and Raise both the "Master" and the "Wave" sliders to maximum. Make sure the Wave signal is panned to center. Although drivers can be tested at lower signal levels, WT3 was designed to normally be used with the Windows Volume control set at maximum.

4) Launch the WT3 application software.

From the Windows "Start" button select "All Programs" then select "WT3". The WT3 software will launch.

5) Connect the alligator clips from the WT3 unit to the 1k Ohm calibration resistor.

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Online User’s Guide Minimum Requirements for the PC Install the WT3 software Set the Windows Volume Controls to MaximumLaunch the WT3 application software Page After measuring the driver you can Measure the drivers VasPlease Note is Critical for Windows Vista Users Click OK to close the Sound control panel Introducing WT3 WT3 Toolbar Using the WT3 Memories Page Page Frequently Asked Questions about WT3 Removing WT3 from your Computer File Menu Page Page Edit Menu Page View Menu Page Impedance Analyzer Menu Page Page Help Menu Using WT3 to Measure a Woofers Parameters Using WT3 to Measure a Tweeters Parameters Page Using WT3 to Measure a Resistor Page Using WT3 to Measure an Inductor Page Using WT3 to Evaluate a Closed Box Loudspeaker Page Using WT3 to Evaluate a Vented Box Loudspeaker Page Page Using WT3 to Evaluate a Complete Speaker System Page Using WT3 to Diagnose Loudspeaker Fault Conditions Page Page Page Using WT3 to Design a Zobel Network Page Page