Quick start guide – Sound Devices 788T User Manual
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Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide provides a brief overview for fi rst use of the 788T/788T-SSD. The Quick Start 
Guide walks through the steps of getting signal into the 788T and making a recording. Many opera-
tional and relevant technical and operational details are not mentioned in these steps. For detailed 
operating instructions refer to the 788T/788T-SSD User Guide and Technical Information.
1.
Connect Power.
Connect the supplied AC-to-DC power supply to the DC connector on the 
Right Panel.
2.
Attach the supplied Li-ion rechargeable battery to the recorder.
Line up battery contacts with the battery compartment mounting pins. Rotate 
battery lock to secure the battery in place.
788T Rear Panel
Included L-Mount Battery
The included battery must be charged for six hours before initial use. 
The 788T will charge the L-Mount battery when DC is connected. 
3.
Connect analog microphone or line sources.
Please refer to the 788T/788T-SSD User Guide and Technical Information for 
connections with digital audio sources.
788T Left Panel
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