CT3 ADVANCED CABLE TESTER OWNER’S MANUAL
CT3 Warranty 1. Please register your product online at www.dbxpro.com. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the responsibility of the consumer. A copy of the original purchase receipt must be provided for any warranty service. 2. dbx warrants this product, when purchased new from an authorized U.S. dbx dealer and used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. This warranty is valid to the original purchaser only and is non-transferable. 3.
CT3 Table of Contents Overview �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 Introduction ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 Features ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 Connections �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Using The CT3 ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Example 1 ��������
CT3 Overview Introduction The dbx CT3 is an advanced cable testing unit allowing you to evaluate a large variety of cables with ease. The CT3 offers many common connectors such as RJ45, RJ11, MIDI, Speaker Twist, XLR, RCA Phono, BNC, DIN, TRS, TS, DMX, & Banana. It can be split into 2 parts, a SENDER and RECEIVER so pre installed and long cables can be tested.
CT3 Connections Important Note: The CT3 TRS (1/4”) inputs are STEREO, therefore if you are testing a TS jack (MONO) only insert it into the CT3 to the second click. When inserted properly LEDs 1 and 3 will flash in sequence. If you insert a TS connector all the way, you will see the LEDs on the receiver unit dim in intensity as the Ring and Sleeve are shorted by the jack being used. A B C D H E G F A. Receiver side B. Adjusts the level of the test tone C.
CT3 Using The CT3 How can you test a long Multicore or a cable which is inside a wall? How can you test a cable when you can’t access both ends to connect a standard cable tester? For years this solution has been available for normal CAT5 and network cables. The CT3 brings this new technology to the audio world and now you are able to test cables which are already pre-installed or at different parts of a building.
CT3 Example 1 A. Connect an XLR cable to the Send side of the CT3. B. Switch ON the Sender (E). If any of the YELLOW LEDs light, it indicates a short in the cable. Now, connect the other end of the cable to the Receiver side. You should see the first 3 YELLOW LEDs on the Sender and the first 3 GREEN LEDs on the Receiver lighting in sequence and the other 5 LEDs not being lit at all. C. Switch the Receiver (G) to Cable Test. If a battery is installed you will now hear a BEEP sound when PIN 1 is detected.
CT3 Specifications POWER REQUIREMENT (2) 9V batteries, one per side (Batteries not included) DIMENSIONS 8.9cm (W) x 14cm (L) x 3.7cm (H) 3.5” (W) x 5.5” (L) x 1.5” (H) dbx is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or shown.
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