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SETTING UP
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Power supplies
AC Adaptor
When recording for extended periods, or using this unit in
a studio environment, we recommend using the AC adaptor.
Notes
• If the voltage of the power supply exceeds the specified
value, “HIGH DC IN” blinks in the display for 3 seconds,
and the unit turns off.
• This adaptor is also used to recharge the (optional) NiCd
battery pack. See “Rechargeable NiCd Battery Pack
(optional)” for details.
Alkaline Batteries
The PMD650 takes 8 standard AA-type alkaline batteries.
Refer to the following illustration to load the batteries.
Notes
• Use only AA batteries for replacement.
• Be sure to insert the batteries with correct polarity (as
illustrated on the battery compartment).
• Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for an
extended period of time.
• If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid
touching the leaking material or letting it come into contact
with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment
thoroughly before installing new batteries.
• Do not use new batteries together with batteries that have
been previously used.
• It is possible to insert (AA-type) NiCd batteries into the
battery holder, but they cannot be recharged.
Rechargeable NiCd Battery Pack
(optional)
The PMD650 can also use an optional NiCd rechargeable
battery pack (RB1100). Be sure the battery pack is fully
charged before use. Refer to the following illustration to
install the battery pack.
To charge the battery pack
1
Make sure the NiCd battery pack is loaded into
the PMD650 (as shown above).
2
Connect the PMD650 to a wall outlet using the
AC Adaptor (see “AC Adaptor”).
3
Set the PMD650 to off (standby).
The CHARGE indicator located next to the DC IN 13V jack
blinks while the pack is charging and lights steadily when it
is fully charged. A full charge takes approximately 3 hours.
Note
• The CHARGE indicator will not light if the power is
on. In this case, the PMD650 operates using the AC
power from the wall outlet.
•
Due to the characteristics of the NiCd battery, its
useable battery time when charged may be
substantially decreased during the course of
repeated charging and discharging of the battery.
In this case unplug the AC adapter and, without
removing the NiCd battery, leave as is for 2 to 3
days. After this period, recharge the battery again.
to AC outlet
• It is recommended that this NiCd battery is used
within a temperature range of between 10 degrees
Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius in order to attain the
best performance.
• Do not short-circuit the terminals. Do not place the
NiCd battery in pockets or handbags together with
necklaces or other metallic objects.
• Never immerse the NiCd battery in water, subject it to
naked flames or attempt to dismantle it.
