Hosa  Technology  Audio  Cable  Tester
CBT-­‐500
The  Hosa  Audio  Cable  Tester  is  an  easy-­‐to-­‐use  unit  that  allows  you  to  verify   continuity  of  cables  prior  to  use.  Testing  cables  minimizes  problems  that  may  arise   during  sessions.
Battery  Check
It  is  recommended  that  you  run  a  battery  check  before  testing  cables  to  ensure  the   unit  is  in  working  condition
1.
Turn  the  center  knob  clockwise  until  the  dial  reaches  the  “Battery  Check”   indicator
2.
The  LED  will  illuminate  if  the  battery  has  sufficient  power
Basic  directions
1.
Identify  the  two  ends  of  your  cable  and  find  the  corresponding  jacks  on  the   top  or  sides  of  the  cable  tester
2.
Plug  one  end  of  your  cable  on  the  left  side  of  the  unit
3.
Plug  the  other  end  of  the  cable  to  the  corresponding  jack  on  the  right  side  of   the  unit
4.
Turn  knob  to  contact  “1”  indicator
5.
Turn  knob  clockwise  one  click  at  a  time  to  test  each  subsequent  contact  on   the  cable
How  to  Read  LED  Indicators
Yellow  and  green  LEDs  marked  1-­‐8
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The  yellow  LEDs  indicate  the  possible  contacts  of  the  connector  plugged  into   the  right  side  of  the  tester
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The  green  LEDs  indicate  the  possible  contacts  of  the  connector  plugged  into   the  left  side  of  the  tester
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When  a  connection  exists  between  the  contact  selected  and  any  other   contact,  the  corresponding  LEDs  will  illuminate
Red  LED  marked  GND
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This  LED  will  illuminate  if  a  connection  between  a  pin  and  the  connector’s   shell  is  detected
Yellow  LED
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When  using  the  included  test  leads,  this  LED  will  illuminate,  accompanied  by   sound,  to  indicate  continuity