Installing And Removing Batteries; Energy Saving Function - Roland V-Accordion FR-18 diatonic Owner's Manual

V-Accordion FR-18 diatonic
Before you start playing

Installing and removing batteries

Your FR-18 diatonic has a compartment into which you
can install 8 optional rechargeable AA-type Ni-MH bat-
teries (not supplied). You can therefore play your instru-
ment without connecting the supplied adapter.
1.
Switch off the FR-18 diatonic.
2.
Remove the cover from the FR-18 diatonic's
battery compartment by pressing the two
tabs and lifting the cover.
3.
Insert 8 rechargeable AA-type batteries into
the compartment, taking care to orient
them in accordance with the "+" and "–"
indications.
4.
Close the FR-18 diatonic's battery compart-
ment.
Note about rechargeable batteries
Certain batteries can be recharged several times before
they need to be replaced with a new ones. Note that it is
normal for the batteries to last increasingly shorter as
time goes by. At the end of their life cycle, they may
only last one hour, for example. But that is a gradual
process.
Battery duration
New or fully charged batteries should last about 5.5
hours (for 2000mAh Ni-MH batteries) during continu-
ous operation.
NOTE
Though it is perfectly possible to use rechargeable batter-
ies, be aware that they cannot be recharged simply by leav-
ing them in the FR-18 diatonic's compartment and con-
necting the adapter. You will need an external charging
unit.
NOTE
We recommend using rechargeable AA-type Ni-MH batter-
ies.
NOTE
When replacing batteries, be sure to insert them correctly
(ensure correct polarity).
NOTE
Remove the batteries whenever FR-18 diatonic is to remain
unused for an extended period of time.
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NOTE
Actual battery life varies according to usage conditions, the
quality of the batteries and the number of charging cycles.

Energy saving function

NOTES
This unit has an Auto Power Off function, which
automatically switches off the power after a cer-
tain amount of time has passed without any
buttons being operated.
You can disable the Auto Power Off function. For
more about the Auto Power Off function, refer to
"Auto Power Off" on p. 46.