3-Preparation; Powering The Unit; Using Aa Batteries; Using An Ac Adaptor (Sold Separately) - Tascam DR-05 Reference Manual

Powering the unit

DR-05 can operate on two AA batteries, or through an
optional AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520E) or USB cable
provided with the unit (USB bus power).
Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries can be used.

Using AA batteries

Open the battery compartment cover on the back
of the unit. Fit two AA batteries to the + and – marks
shown in the compartment, and close the battery
compartment cover.
When using AA batteries, set the type of battery
in order to accurately show the amount of power
remaining and allow the unit to accurately determine
whether power is available for proper operation. (See
"Setting the type of AA batteries" on page 47.)
NOTE
• Manganese dry cell batteries (R6) cannot be used with
this unit.
• This unit cannot recharge Ni-MH batteries. Use a
commercially available recharger.
• The included alkaline batteries are for confirming
operation of the unit and might not last very long.

Using an AC adaptor (sold separately)

Connect the PS- P520E AC adaptor and the USB cable
to the USB port of the unit as shown in the illustration.
TASCAM
PS-P520E
AC Outlet
USB (mini B) plug
3–Preparation
CAUTION
• Never use any adaptor other than the designated PS-
P520E AC adaptor. Use of a different adaptor could cause
malfunction, fire or electric shock.
• Noise may occur when recording with a microphone if
the unit is too close to the AC adaptor. In such a case,
keep sufficient distance between the AC adaptor and the
unit.
NOTE
When both batteries are installed and the AC adaptor is
connected, power will be supplied from the AC adaptor.

Using USB bus power

Connect the unit to a PC using the attached USB cable
as shown in the illustration.
PC
The USB SELECT screen appears to choose between USB
bus power for power supply or connection with a PC
through the USB cable when USB cable is connected
after the unit is turned on or when the unit is turned on
after connecting the USB cable. Use the + or – button
to select BUS POWER and press the 7 button to select
power supply from the USB port. The Home screen will
appear.
NOTE
Power is supplied from the USB port if the USB cable is
connected to the unit that contains batteries (USB bus
power prioritized).
USB (mini B)
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