Tascam LR-10 Using AA batteries, Using USB bus power, 3–Preparation, Powering the unit

3–Preparation

Powering the unit

This unit can be powered by two AA batteries, USB bus power or a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately).

This unit can use either alkaline or nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.

Using AA batteries

As described in the “Inserting and removing SD cards” section above, this unit has a battery compartment in the bottom. Insert 2 AA batteries into this compartment, aligning them correctly with the plus/minus indications inside, and then close the compartment cover.

When using AA batteries, set the type of battery in order to allow the unit to accurately show the amount of power remaining and determine whether enough power is available for proper operation. (See “Setting the battery type” on page 83.)

	CAUTION
••	Manganese batteries cannot be used with this unit.
••	This unit cannot recharge Ni-MH batteries. Use a commer-
	cially-available recharger.
••	The included alkaline batteries are provided for confirming
	the operation of the unit and might not last very long.

Using USB bus power

Connect the unit with a computer using the included USB cable as shown in the illustration below.

computer

USB

The USBSELECTscreen appears if the power is ON when you make the USB connection or if you turn the power ON after making the USB connection. This screen allows you to set

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