Wildlife Acoustics sm3bat, User Manual

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SM3BAT Overview SM3BAT User Guide
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BIOACOUSTIC MONITORING SYSTEMS
SM3BAT LCD Display and Buttons
Check Status: Displays the status of the device and illuminates the LCD
screen backlight for visibility in dark or low-light environments. Remains
lit while you continue pressing buttons to operate the device. Turns off
after 5 seconds of inactivity.
LCD Screen: Displays the main menu, status information, and other details
when the recorder is awake. Blank when the unit is sleeping to save power.
Main Navigation Buttons: Press the directional arrow buttons on this panel
and view the menu options on the LCD screen to control the unit.
Press ▲ Up or ▼ Down to navigate lists of options. Press ► Right to
advance to the next submenu or value. Press ► Right to save your changes.
Press ◄ Left to cancel or go back to the last menu item. Press ENTER/MENU
to navigate menus, select options, and to confirm entries.
LED Indicator: Flashes
☼
green once per second when recording. Flashes
☼
red once per second when triggers are enabled and the recorder is awake and
armed, but not currently recording. To disable see Section 6.3.
Program Start: Closes any open menus and starts your current program.
Depending on the schedule, the device may begin recording immediately or go
to sleep until a scheduled recording event. If a program is already
running, pressing this button does nothing.
Program Stop: Stops the active program and returns to the main menu. You
may need to hold the button for a couple seconds to register in some modes.
In an open menu, pressing this button does nothing.