CVR-30B and CVR-120 Installation Manual

Using the Test Set (P/N 1623-01) along with a compatible terminal, perform the following:
WARNING: USE ONLY P/N 1623-01 TEST SET FOR CVR TESTING. FAILURE TO COMPLY
COULD DAMAGE THE CVR AND VOID THE WARRANTY.

NOTE: Test set (P/N 1623-01) incorporates six high level audio out jacks. These un-switched outputs can be
used to transfer CVR audio into Audacity, via (Yamaha USB audio interface audiogram6) audio mixer.

(1) Verify that the test set (P/N 1623-01) POWER Switch is OFF.
(2) Connect +28 VDC and ground leads from power supply to Test Set (P/N 1623-01) +28V and GND jacks.
(3) Connect the test set harness (P/N 1623-01) to recorder unit front and rear connectors.
(4) Connect an RS232C compatible terminal to the test set harness nine pin connector.
(5) Set test set SPKR/HEADSET VOLUME to approximate mid-range.

NOTE: Putty software should be started before applying power to the unit
NOTE: BEFORE APPLYING POWER MAKE SURE ALL SWICHES ON TEST SET (P/N 1623-01) ARE
OFF POSITION

(6) Set GND EQ INTLK Switch ON.

(7) Set EXT CVR-FDR PWR Switch ON.
(8) Set the TEST SET POWER switch to ON.

On Putty software
(9) Type in 3 (Stop) and press ENTER.

TEST SET (P/N 1623-01)

(10) Connect (Yamaha USB audio interface audiogram6) L cable to PA and R to HI FI AREA MIC on TEST
SET (P/N 1623-01)

(11) Set PA and HI FI AREA MIC on switch ON position

NOTE: On Putty software (R = Reverse, clt + R = Reverse x 1000, F = Forward, clt+R = forward x 1000)
On Putty software
(12) Press 2 (Play) following with ENTER.
(13) Press R (reverse) to return the recorder number to start which is (-----) and time in brackets (xx:xx)
(14) Press 3 (Stop) following with ENTER.

(15) Set gain + level to the marked position on the Yamaha USB audio interface audiogram6 by pencil marks.
(16) Make sure recording volume is at maximum
(17) Record channel should be on 2 stereo recorder
(18) Before start recording set project rate 1600Hz for PA and HI FI AREA MIC, and 800Hz for PILOT and
COPILOT
(19) Select record + pause
Click audio track + select (split stereo to mono)
(20) Set CHANNEL SELECT Switches, except PA, to OFF.
(21) Verify that CHANNEL SELECT PA Switch is ON.
(22) Type in 2 (Play) and press ENTER.
(23) On the computer, press R (Reverse) to return to the Record Number recorded in step (9) above, then type
in 3 (Stop) and enter.

NOTE: Pressing R on the terminal will cause the Record counter to reverse 3 seconds per
keystroke. Holding R down will accelerate this process. In order to reverse or forward.
Mode must be in PLAY.
On rotorcraft, during the following tests, note rotor speed frequency on the computer
screen as RPM is announced by the crew. The rotorcraft manufacturer must be contacted
for the Hz to RPM conversion factor for RPM verification.
(24) On the computer, type in 2 (Play) and press ENTER.
(25) Verify that the appropriate announcements and tests are on the PA Channel and that conversation is
intelligible.
(26) Press R (Reverse) to return to the beginning of the recording.
(27) On the computer type in 3 (Stop) and press ENTER.
(28) Repeat step for COPILOT, PILOT, MIXED, AREA MIC and HI-FI AREA MIC Channels.

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