Preparation; Powering The Unit; Power Sources; Using Aa Size Batteries - Tascam dr-44wl Reference Manual

3 – Preparation

Powering the unit

Power sources

The DR-44WL operates on four AA batteries, the dedicated AC
adapter (GPE053B) included with the unit or USB cable supplied
with the unit (USB bus power).
Use either alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries.

Using AA size batteries

Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit,
insert four AA batteries into the battery compartment, aligning
to the ¥ and ^ markings inside the battery compartment, and
close the cover.
Select the same type of batteries to get an accurate reading of
the remaining battery power and required minimum power for
operation. (See "Battery type settings" on page 57.)
CAUTION
• Do not use Manganese dry cell batteries.
• Ni-MH batteries will not be recharged with this unit; use a
separate battery recharger instead.
• The supplied alkaline batteries are for testing and may not
last long.
NOTE
A large amount of power is consumed 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 operating time will be
extremely shortened.
If you need to operate the unit for a long time, use the
dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B) included with the unit or
TASCAM
BP-6AA external battery box (sold separately) to power the
unit.
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TASCAM DR-44WL

Using an AC adapter

Connect the dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B) supplied with the
unit and the USB port of the unit with the included USB cable as
shown in the illustration.
AC outlet
GPE053B
micro-B USB plug
NOTE
• When both batteries and the AC adapter are attached to the
unit, power will be supplied from the AC adapter.
• The included AC adapter for the unit comes with two types
of outlet plugs. Attach the type of plug that matches the
power outlet that you are using.
CAUTION
• Use only the dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B) supplied
with the unit. The use of another adapter may cause
malfunction, fire or electric shock.
• Noise may occur during microphone recording when the
unit and AC adapter are in close proximity. If noise occurs,
move the AC adapter away from the unit.

Changing the outlet plug

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1
Move the latch on the AC adapter in the direction of
1
the arrow.
2 Pull off the outlet plug.
Replace it with the other outlet plug (A or B).
3
Move the latch on the AC adapter in the direction of
4
the arrow again.
Attach the outlet plug to the AC adapter.
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This completes changing the outlet plug.
After changing the outlet plug, confirm that is not loose or
crooked and that everything is normal before plugging it
into an outlet
CAUTION
Do not use the adapter if there is anything abnormal about
the plug after changing it. Use when the plug is abnormal
could cause fire or electric shock. Contact the retailer where
Connect the
supplied USB cable
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