Chapter-2: Preparation Before Using The Pd204 - Fostex PD204 Owner's Manual

Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204
This chapter explains what you should do before using the PD204 for the first time, including
power connection, internal clock setting and preparation of the DVD-RAM disk.
It also explains how to replace the internal hard disk drive.
Preparation of power supply .....................................................................................................22
Mounting the battery .............................................................................................................23
Important settings for using the battery .............................................................................24
Battery priority setting (essential when using more than one battery) ......................24
Low battery warning setting ..............................................................................................24
Power supply priority setting (essential when using both [DC IN] and battery) ..25
Protector adjustment ..........................................................................................................25
Saving the battery power .......................................................................................................26
Battery condition display ......................................................................................................26
Dismounting the battery .......................................................................................................27
Using [DC IN] (Connecting the AC adaptor) .......................................................................28
Important settings for using [DC IN] ....................................................................................28
Low battery warning setting ..............................................................................................28
Power supply priority setting (essential when using both [DC IN] and battery) ..28
Turning on the power ............................................................................................................29
Display backlight and contrast .............................................................................................30
Turning on the display backlight ......................................................................................30
Adjusting the display contrast ..........................................................................................30
Turning off the power ............................................................................................................30
Internal clock setting ..................................................................................................................31
Preparation of a DVD-RAM disk ................................................................................................33
Inserting a disk ........................................................................................................................33
Initial format of a DVD-RAM disk .........................................................................................34
Replacing the internal hard disk drive .....................................................................................37
Chapter 2 - Table of contents
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204
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