Fostex PD-6 About power supply, About battery, Charging the battery, Installing the battery

PD-6DVD Location Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the PD-6)

About power supply

The PD-6 is powered either by a battery which allows the unit to be used outside, or by the AC adaptor (Fostex Model AD-15C, optional).

<Note>

Make sure that the PD-6 power switch is set to “OFF” when changing a battery or when disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit. The unit continuously accesses data when the power is on, therefore, the memory contents may be reset by the sudden power interruption.

About battery

No battery is supplied with the PD-6.

We recommend to use the IDX NP-L50, IDX NP23, Sony NP-1 or equivalent for the battery of the PD-6. Typically 2-hour recording is possible using the fully charged IDX NP-L50 (note that the recordable time may vary depending on temperature or other condition).

<Note>

When charging a battery, charge to its full potential.

• Charging the battery

Normally, a battery is not charged when shipped, therefore, you must charge it before using. Refer to the instruction of the battery you purchased for details about how to charge it.

<Note>

The PD-6 does not provide the battery charging function.

• Installing the battery

Insert a battery into the battery compartment firmly from the open end on the left side panel, with the battery terminals inside, until the battery is locked.

<Note>

To run the unit on the installed battery, set the [POWER SEL] switch on the right side panel to “INT”. Also set the “warning voltage of the battery” menu in the Setup mode properly after turning on the power (see page 97 for details).

Battery (NP-1 type)

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