Getting started, Step 1 - power up the radio – Grace Digital GDI-IRD4000 Allegro User Manual
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Steps to Connect Your Radio to Your Wireless
Network
Getting Started
Step 1 - Power up the radio
(Power Adapter, NiMH & LED Indicator)
You can power your radio by connecting to the AC Power on the back of your ALLEGRO or using 6 x AA
6 x AA NiMH (rechargeable) batteries. The radio can be switched on and off with the STANDBY/ON
button. The adapter can be used while rechargeable NiMH batteries are installed. IF you choose to use
Rechargeable NiMH batteries to power your ALLEGRO the built-in recharging circuit will charge the
batteries when the AC power adapter is plugged in.
WARNING:
Installing non-rechargeable (alkaline) batteries or connecting a power supply with a
different rating may cause permanent damage to the ALLEGRO and may be hazardous to the User.
THERFORE, for best operation, your safety & to protect your Allegro from damage:
1. Install 6 new AA NiMH (rechargeable) batteries with the same capacity ONLY
(not included)
2. Do NOT mix NiMH batteries that may have different capacities
3. Do NOT mix old and new OR charged and empty/partially charged NiMH batteries
4. Do NOT install Alkaline (disposable) batteries in your Allegro
5. Remove batteries from your Allegro when not in use for extended periods
6. Use only the power adapter supplied with your Allegro
LED Indicator & Power Status
On the back panel of your radio you will find an LED Indicator. The LED indicates the power status by
changing color (Green or Red) and state (flashing or lights steady) depending if rechargeable NiMH, No
batteries and/or AC adapter are in use. Refer to the following chart for details:
INDICATOR
STATUS
Flashes RED
Alkaline
batteries installed in error
Lights GREEN
NiMH batteries fully-charged
Lights RED
NiMH batteries charging in process
Flashes GREEN
No batteries installed
*Install new AA NiMH (rechargable) batteries ONLY