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 Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries can be used in the supplied battery holder, but they cannot be recharged with the PMD671's built in charger.

An optional Ni-Cd battery model RB1100 can be charged in the PMD671. Ni-Cd batteries can power recording or playback for about *5 hours.

An optional Ni-MH (Nickel metal hydride) battery model RB1651 can be used and recharged with the PMD671's built-in charger. Ni-MH batteries can power recording or playback for about *7 hours.

*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 optional Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery

tab

ribbon

Install the battery with tab as shown and over the ribbon for easy battery removal**.

Charging the optional Ni-Cd battery

Load the Ni-Cd battery correctly in the battery compartment.

Connect the AC power pack and plug into power supply.

Select Ni-Cd in the Batt type menu (page 30).

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 Ni-Cd battery charge cycle is com- plete, the CHARGE indicator will be off.

**When changing battery type, be sure you change the Batt type menu setting for optimal battery performance.

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