About The Power Supply - Tascam CD-VT1MKII Owner's Manual

Operation using batteries
Remove the cover of the battery
compartment at the back of the CD-
VT1MKII and insert four AA (SUM-
3) batteries (not supplied) following
the + and – markings inside the battery
compartment.
CAUTION
We strongly recommend the use of recharge-
able Ni-MH batteries (alkaline batteries may
also be used). Your CD-VT1MKII may not op-
erate properly with batteries of other types.
WARNING
Misuse of batteries may cause leaks and ex-
plosions. Please carefully read and follow the
instructions below:
Notes on batteries
 When you are using the CD-
VT1MKII with batteries, unplug
the AC adapter.
 Make sure the batteries are in-
serted in the correct direction, ac-
cording to the markings inside the
battery compartment.
 Always use batteries of the same
type, and replace all batteries to-
gether.
 Do not attempt to recharge batter-
ies that are not rechargeable.
 If you are not going to use the CD-
VT1MKII for longer than one
month, remove the batteries.
 Do not throw batteries into water
or fire. Do not disassemble batter-
ies.
 If a battery leaks in the compart-
ment, wipe the liquid away com-
pletely with a disposable cloth.
Make certain no residue remains
before inserting new batteries.
Remaining battery charge level
display
When the CD-VT1MKII is running
on batteries, a rough indication of the
remaining battery charge is displayed as

About the power supply

as the battery symbol as follows:
3 parts are lit
There is plenty of battery charge left.
2 parts are lit
Battery charge is approximately half.
1 part is lit
Not much battery charge is left.
3 parts blink
Battery charge is nearly gone. Replace
with fully charged batteries.
Length of battery life
 Ni-MH batteries: Approx. 4.5 hours
 Alkaline batteries: Approx. 1.5 hours
Auto power-save
While using battery power, the CD
player and CD functions of the CD-
VT1MKII shut down automatically if
any of the following conditions lasts
more than 5 minutes: (the CD part of
the display shows
CD OFF
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