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Figure 11 – CS1000 Ports
USB Ports
The two USB ports are both suitable for inserting thumb
drives or other storage devices, however at this time,
only one of the USB ports should be used at a time�
The equipment has been designed with two USB ports
to make future expansion possible�
Video Out Port
The Video Out Port enables you to connect the
CS1000 to an external monitor for video display� The
Video Out Port only outputs audio on video playback�
It does not loop audio through from the microphone
during recording�
Factory Interface Port
The Factory Interface Port is used for manufacturer
diagnostics and should not be used for other devices�
Powering the CS1000
The CS1000 can either be powered with RIDGID Li-
Ion rechargeable battery or plugged into an outlet us-
ing a supplied AC/DC power converter� Battery power
is the preferred powering method to reduce the risk
of electrical shock� Additionally, the power converter
is not rated for outdoor use and should only be used
indoors�
Battery Operation
1� With dry hands, insert 1 or 2 18-volt Li-Ion
batteries into the battery docks in the back of the
unit� The unit can be tilted forward and rested on
the closed face for convenience�
2� The batteries are rated for 2�2 amp-hours each�
Actual operation time on batteries will vary
depending on use� The CS1000 will run for
Ridge Tool Company
approximately 1�75 hours with a single, fully
charged battery, and approximately 4�5 hours
with two fully charged batteries�
3� Recharge the batteries only with the approved
charger� Attempting to charge batteries with the
wrong charger can damage the batteries�
Figure 12 – Rear Battery Docks
Figure 13 – Batteries with Approved Charger
Checking Battery Status: Icons
You can monitor your battery levels using the two
battery icons in the bottom left corner of the screen�
Table 1 shows the on-screen battery indicator icons�
Table 1: CS1000 Battery Icons
Full Charge
Partial Charge
Battery Low
No Charge
AC Power
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