Connect Power; Key Features - Sound Devices 664 Quick Start Manual

664 Key Features

• 16-track mixer/recorder
• Six high-bandwidth, low noise microphone preamplifiers with phantom, limiters, high-pass filters,
pan, and direct outputs per channel; direct outputs can be switched to operate as additional line
inputs 7-12.
• Expandable with optional CL-12 linear fader controller, which adds 12 smooth-gliding linear fader
controls, sunlight-viewable LED metering, back-lit Record / Stop transport controls, and many
other illuminated quick-access buttons for key functionality
• Expandable with optional CL-6 input controller, which adds six dedicated, full-sized, rotary fader
controls for channels 7-12, sunlight-viewable LED metering, and back-lit Record / Stop transport
controls
• High-precision Ambient™ timecode generator and reader supporting all common rates and
modes, with auto-recharging of internal TC battery
• Expanded return monitoring capabilities, with three camera returns, plus built-in slate micro-
phone and external slate microphone input connector

1. Connect Power

The 664 is powered from any external DC power source (from 10-to-18 V DC) or from internal AA
batteries. When both sources are connected, the 664 will use one source at a time, using first external
power, then the AA batteries.
To connect the 664 to external power:
▶ Connect a DC power source (not included) to the 10-18 V DC input on the right panel.
Note: Pin-4 of the locking, Hirose connector is positive (+) and pin-1 is negative (-).
The 664 uses five AA-sized batteries as a back-up in the event that external power is removed or
depleted. While alkaline AA batteries may be used, NiMH batteries are preferred.
Depending on the battery, run times could vary. For alkaline, run time will be limited to between 10 and
15 minutes, based on settings. NiMH and lithium batteries offer up to 90 minutes of run time.
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To insert AA batteries:
1. Unscrew the battery cap (counter-clockwise).
2. Insert five AA NiMH batteries (not included) into the battery tube. Orient the batteries with the
positive (+) end facing in and the negative (-) end facing out.
2. Power Up
The Power switch selects the power source, either internal or external. There
is a large enough power reserve to switch back and forth from one source to
the other without interrupting mixer operation.
To turn on the 664:
▶ Slide the Power button to the right for external power.
▶ Slide the Power button to the left internal battery power.
The power LED illuminates yellow then green. The Sound Devices splash
screen appears briefly on the LCD, and then the Main screen will be dis-
played.
Note: The firmware version is shown on the splash screen at startup and via Menu >
System > Version Info. Ensure you are using the latest firmware, which is available as a
free download from the Sound Devices website.
Power LED
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