Is this an Auto-ranging multimeter or does it have several range settings such as 2V, 20V, 200V, 750V, etc.?
If it is an auto-ranging, you will have 2 voltage selections: AC (alternating current) which will have a sine wave similar to this: ~, or DC (direct current) which will have a symbol similar to this: =. AC is mainly used to measure the voltage in your home or voltage to appliances, either 110V/120V or 220V/240V. DC is used to measure voltages such as in electronic assemblies, computers, etc.
You need to know whether you are measuring AC or DC to get an accurate reading. You also need to make sure you have the meter on a high enough range if it is not an auto-ranging meter. The best thing to do is start on a high range and work down, although most meters have an overload protection.
To measure current you must "open the circuit" and place the meter leads in the circuit. This should only be done if you are very familiar using the meter. Current is measured in Amps (A), milliamps (mA), or microamps (uA). There is little use for the common person to measure current.
Not sure what you are going to use it for. Computer power supply, perhaps?
There are some tutorials on youtube that may be beneficial. Here's one:
Here is another: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rivoVzxwNtI
You can do a search once there for others. Just insert "multimeter" in the Search box.
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What is the model of your Meter? Normal meters have set ranges on them depnding on style, make, etc. And are you Testing 220VAC or 220VDC? if AC you select the ~ with a "V" beside or under it. and if you have set ranges on your meter. Select 300VAC ~ or higher. if you set the meter lower than that it will blow the fuse.
Here are general instructions on how to use a Voltage/multi meter.
Maybe the band is too loud and drowns you out.
Seriously, when the band is there, not playing
anything, try the volume. Add more instruments,
constantly checking the volume. My guess is
to tell the group to lower their volume so the
parishioners don't go deaf.
What is the type (input, output, power) of the rectifier.
If controllable - may be the control PCB or thyristor. If not controllable - 10 V DC instead of 230 V DC is hardly believable. In this case the rectifier may be OK, but the input - low. If you have a voltmeter, check the input AC and the output DC if the output has about 200 V AC you may have shortened diode.
