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1. Controls and Functions (cont.):
Rotary Switch
OFF
Turns the 296 completely off.
V
Used to measure AC and DC volts.
Ω
Used to measure resistance and
use the continuity buzzer.
Used to measure diodes.
FRQ
Used to measure the frequency of
the current through the jaws.
A
Used to measure AC amps.
OFF
Turns the 296 completely off.
Input Jacks
COM
Black test lead connection for
ACV, DCV, , Continuity Buzzer and
Diode Test functions.
V/
Ω
Red test lead connection for all
ACV, DCV, , Continuity Buzzer and
Diode Test functions.
D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
1. Controls and Functions:
Push Buttons
TRIM
Activates TRIM, PEAK and HDR
functions (Except on Frequency
Range).
FUNC
Toggles between AC and DC volts,
amps and or functions.
RNG
Activates manual ranging. Hold in
for 2 seconds to return to
autorange.
HOLD
Holds the reading on the display
until the button is pushed a
second time.
REC
Activates the Min/Max/Record
mode. (Except on Frequency
Range).
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