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Quick Reference - Controls and Display

See the ds32a User’s Manual for details

Display

Diaphragm Mode
        (Green)

Amplify Mode  (Blue)
LED On - Amplified - Volume is Adjustable
LED Off - Acoustic - Volume is Pre-Set

Bell Mode 
  (Green)

Low Battery (Red)
Change Batteries

Control Panel

Power On Click to turn on 

Power Off (auto or manual)
Shuts off automatically after 2 minutes*  
OR Pus& Hold until all LEDs lightRelease.
* time is programmable up to 5 min. Clicking 
  any key will extend on-time up to 5 min. max.

Advanced Use - Preset and Save all your power-on Mode preferences 
Program the ds32a to power up in most recent Modes, or in your preset configuration.
Recent Mode wakeup -  Push+Hold Power key 5 secs, Red LED flashes slowly, Release.
Preset Modes -  (1) Set ds32a in your preferred modes. (ALL Modes are memorized).
                           (2) Set auto shutoff time - Click the Power key the number of minutes
                                 ds32a should stay on before auto shutoff (2, 3, 4, or 5 minutes).
                           (3) Push+Hold Power key >10 secs, Red LED flashes faster, Release. 

Bell or Diaphragm Select

Click to alternate Bell/Diaphragm

Noise Rejection On/Off

Push & Hold for >2 secs, Release
to turn Noise Rejection On/Off.
Adjusts for high ambient noise 
or regular office environments.

Amplify - 

 Amplification On/Off

Click to alternate between volume-adjustable Amplified mode 
and pre-set Acoustic mode similar to an acoustic stethoscope.

Mute

Push & Hold key down to temporarily Mute sound - useful
if patients speak when listening to carotid, pediatric use, etc.

Rhythm

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AMPLIFY

BELL / DIAPHRAGM

POWER

Volume Control

behind Control Panel
(active when Blue LED    is On)

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Summary of Contents for Rhythm ds32a

Page 1: ...Thinklabs User s Manual Recording Package Sony ICD UX71 81 Rhythm ds32a High Resolution Auscultation...

Page 2: ...ltaneously connected to other equipment Recording attachments that connect to an iPod are permissible since they are powered by the iPod Stethoscope connected to a notebook computer as long as the com...

Page 3: ...rence Controls and Display 7 Initial Setup 9 Connecting the ds32a Stethoscope to Sony IC Recorder 10 Recording Sounds Tips for Best Sound Quality 11 Playback of Sounds Selecting Headphones 12 Transfer...

Page 4: ...n and ambient noise coupling through air borne transducers or tubing The EmD is pressure modulated By subtle variation of Probe pressure amplitude and frequency response can be tuned to listen to spec...

Page 5: ...Cable 2 x Extra Eartips Quick Reference Guide Sony ICD UX71 81 Digital Audio Recorder Thinklabs Phonocardiography Software available for free download on Thinklabs website http www thinklabsmedical c...

Page 6: ...ly Release Preset Modes 1 Set ds32a in your preferred modes ALL Modes are memorized 2 Set auto shutoff time Click the Power key the number of minutes ds32a should stay on before auto shutoff 2 3 4 or...

Page 7: ...p 2 Setting the Clock Refer also to the Sony IC Recorder Operating Instructions Recording Messages section To record from the ds32a Digital Stethoscope the Sony Recorder should be set to the settings...

Page 8: ...t 2 SECONDS and then place it on the Mitral area the two recordings will automatically be saved as separate files This can be very convenient but you do need to be aware of this automation to avoid co...

Page 9: ...s shown below 4 As shown adjust the VOLUME CONTROL on the ds32a to the maximum level 10 if you find that recordings are distorted or clipped peaks distorted adjust the VOLUME down to a level which is...

Page 10: ...to find a preferred Volume level that optimizes recording and listening clarity When you are recording optimize for recording quality Generally higher volume settings produce better recording quality...

Page 11: ...ck 2 Turn OFF the ds32a by holding the POWER key on the ds32a for 2 seconds and releasing Do not hold the ds32a POWER key for more than 5 seconds This performs a different function Playback of Sounds...

Page 12: ...er quickly and easily The files on the Sony ICD UX71 81 are recorded using MP3 format If you set the recording quality to SP the bit rate is sufficiently high that sound quality will be suited to reco...

Page 13: ...iding you with complete control over signal processing functions Experiment with each setting to select the best for each situation Diaphragm Pressure and Skin Contact The ds32a Probe uses Electromagn...

Page 14: ...e repair service and contact information visit the Thinklabs website at www thinklabsmedical com and check the Support page Before shipping the product for repair please contactThinklabs first at serv...

Page 15: ...tion EmD Electromagnetic Diaphragm ANR2 are all trademarks of Thinklabs Medical LLC Centennial CO 80111 http www thinklabsmedical com service thinklabsmedical com 800 918 1088 6571 South Pontiac Court...

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