Battery power
The PMD671 can operate on several types of battery power.
Hint:
Keep fully charged batteries in the PMD671 when recording using AC power because as much as 30 seconds of your recording could be lost if AC power is interrupted.
Eight AA alkaline batteries and the supplied battery holder can be used. Alkaline batteries can power recording or playback for about *6 hours.
AAsize rechargeable
An optional
An optional
*Using compact flash media.
Installing AA size batteries:Power off and turn the PMD671 upside down.
Press and push in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery
compartment cover.
Install 8 AA size batteries to the
battery holder with the - ends towards the springs.
tab
ribbon
Install the battery holder with tab as shown and over the ribbon for easy battery holder removal.
Replace the battery compartment cover**.
Installing an optionaltab
ribbon
Install the battery with tab as shown and over the ribbon for easy battery removal**.
Charging the optional•Load the
•Connect the AC power pack and plug into power supply.
•Select
•Power the PMD671 on, then off for the charging cycle to begin.
•The PMD671 must be off during battery charging.
While charging (about 3 hours), the CHARGE indicator will be lit and steady.
When the
**When changing battery type, be sure you change the Batt type menu setting for optimal battery performance.
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