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10. Getting started with the transmitter
a) Installing the transmitter antenna
Insert the antenna (see ill. 1, pos. 13) into the corresponding opening on the top of the transmitter and screw it tight. Do
not use any force.
b) Inserting the batteries/rechargeable batteries
The power supply of the transmitter requires 8 alkaline batteries (e.g. Conrad item no.: 652507, pack of 4, order 2 x) or
accumulators size Mignon (AA). For both ecological and economic reasons it is recommended that you use rechargeable
batteries.
If this transmitter model features a charge socket, you can charge rechargeable batteries directly in the
transmitter. To this effect, see chapter 10. c).
With transmitters that do not have a charge socket, you have to remove the rechargeable batteries from
the transmitter and charge them externally.
To insert the batteries or rechargeable batteries, proceed as follows:
• The battery compartment (see ill. 1, pos. 7) is located on the bottom of the transmitter. Please press the area on the
battery compartment marked with an arrow and slide the lid in the direction of the arrow so that it can be removed.
• Now insert the eight batteries or rechargeable batteries in the battery compartment. Be sure to observe the correct
polarity of the individual cells (note plus/+ and minus/-). You will find plus and minus labelling in the battery compartment.
• Replace the lid of the battery compartment again and close it.
c) Charging the rechargeable batteries for the transmitter
If this transmitter model features a charge socket (see ill. 1, pos. 9), you can charge rechargeable batteries directly in
the transmitter. Proceed as follows to recharge rechargeable batteries in the transmitter:
• Switch off the transmitter.
• Connect a suitable charging cable to the charge socket (ill. 1, pos. 9). Always make sure the polarity of the connecting
plug is correct, see the illustration next to the charging socket. The inner contact of the charging socket must be
connected to the positive terminal (+) and the outer contact to the negative terminal (-) of the charger.
• The charging current should be approx. 1/10 of the capacity value of the inserted rechargeable batteries. For
rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 2000 mAh this corresponds to a charging current of approx. 200 mA and
charging time takes approx. 14 h.
Do not use any quick chargers, as these will damage the conductors on the circuit board in the transmitter.
For the maximum charge current, observe the imprint next to the charge socket. If the charge current is
not indicated there, we recommend using a maximum charge current of 250mA.
Attention!
Connect the charger only if the rechargeable batteries (1.2V/cell) have been inserted in the transmitter.
Never try to recharge batteries (1.5V/cells) with a charger. There is a risk of fire and explosion!
