Fostex PD204 owner manual Using DC-IN Connecting the AC adaptor, Important settings for using DC

Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204

Using [DC-IN] (Connecting the AC adaptor)

You can connect the AC adaptor or another appropriate power source to the [DC IN] connector on the left side panel of the PD204. If you use the AC adaptor, insert the XLR-4-32 type connector of the AC adaptor to the [DC IN] connector until it is locked, then connect the AC plug to the AC main outlet (see the figure below).

<Notes>

•When you connect or disconnect the connector, make sure that the power is off.

•Use only the Fostex dedicated AC adaptor. Using another AC adaptor may damage the PD204 due to the mismatch of the power voltage, polarity, etc. When connect or disconnect the AC adaptor, make sure that the [POWER] switch is set to "OFF".

The AC adaptor for the PD204 is optionally available (ask your local Fostex dealer or sale office for purchasing the option).

L	R		IN	OUT
	ANALOG OUT			DIGITAL
ADJUST				DC-IN DC-OUT
DC-IN	DC-OUT			1:GND	1:GND
12-24V	12-24V			2:NC	2:NC
	(0.5A MAX)			3:NC	3:NC
		USB		4:12-24V	4:12-24V
					XLR
		HOST			1:GND
	PC	KYBD			2:HOT
					3:COLD
			[DC IN] connector

AC adaptor

To the AC main outlet

Important settings for using [DC IN]

Low battery warning setting

When you get the power from the [DC IN] connector (such as use the AC adaptor), you can set the threshold voltage for warning low battery.

When the DC-IN voltage gets lower than the threshold voltage you set, the warning tone is output from the headphones connected to the unit.

By default, the threshold voltage is set to 13.0V. However, you can set the desired threshold voltage via the "DC-IN warning" item in the "BATTERY SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (see page 167).

Power supply priority setting (essential when using both [DC IN] and battery)

When you use both a battery and the [DC IN] connector, you must set the power supply priority ("DC-IN" or "BATT"). For example, if you set it to "DC-IN", a warning message pops up on the display and the battery automatically takes over only when the power supply from the "DC-IN" jack is cut off (power failure, disconnection, etc). Note that, if you use only batteries, you do not need to make this setting.

You can make setting via the "Power priority" item in the "BATTERY SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (see page 168).

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