Preparations; Powering The Unit; About The Power Supply; Using Aa Batteries - Tascam DR-680 Owner's Manual

3 – Preparations

Powering the unit

About the power supply

This unit can be powered by 8 AA batteries or the
included PS-1225L AC adaptor, which matches the
power specifications of this unit.
This unit can use alkaline or nickel-metal hydride AA
batteries.

Using AA batteries

Slide off the battery compartment cover on the bottom
panel of this unit, insert 8 AA batteries into the battery
compartment according to the +/– indications, and
close the compartment cover again.
When using AA batteries, set the battery type so
that the unit can accurately display the remaining
battery charge and determine the necessary minimum
remaining charge for operation. (See "Setting the
battery type" on page 48.)
CAUTION
Manganese AA batteries cannot be used.
•
This unit cannot recharge AA nickel-metal hydride
•
(NiMH) batteries. Use a commercially-available battery
recharger to recharge NiMH batteries.
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NOTE
A great amount of power is required to provide
phantom power to a condenser microphone. If you use
a condenser microphone while running the unit on AA
batteries (NiMH rechargeable or alkaline), the operation
time will be greatly shortened. If you need to operate the
unit for a long time, use the AC adaptor.

Using the AC adaptor

As shown in the figure, connect the included PS-1225L
AC adaptor, which conforms to the specifications of
this unit, to the
DC IN 12V
TASCAM
PS-1225L
DC plug
A hook (cord holder) to fix the cord of the AC adaptor
is on the right side panel. Wrap the cord around the
hook when connecting it to prevent it from being
disconnected during use.
CAUTION
Use only the included PS-1225L AC adaptor, which
conforms to the specifications of this unit. Use of an
adaptor other than this model could cause malfunction,
fire or electric shock.
NOTE
If power is available from both batteries and the AC
adaptor, the power is supplied by the AC adaptor.
jack.
AC outlet