Teac DR-44WL Reference Manual - Manual (Page 12)

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TASCAM DR-44WL
3 – Preparation
Powering the unit
Power sources
The DR-44WL operates on four AA batteries, the dedicated AC
adapter (GPE053B) included with the unit or USB cable supplied
with the unit (USB bus power).
Use either alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries.
Using AA size batteries
Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit,
insert four AA batteries into the battery compartment, aligning
to the ¥ and ^ markings inside the battery compartment, and
close the cover.
Select the same type of batteries to get an accurate reading of
the remaining battery power and required minimum power for
operation. (see “Battery type settings” on page 53)
CAUTION
• Do not use Manganese dry cell batteries.
• Ni-MH batteries will not be recharged with this unit; use a
separate battery recharger instead.
• The supplied alkaline batteries are for testing and may not
last long.
NOTE
A large amount of power is consumed to provide phantom
power to a condenser microphone. If you use a condenser
microphone while running the unit on AA batteries (NiMH
rechargeable or alkaline), the operating time will be
extremely shortened.
If you need to operate the unit for a long time, use the
dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B) included with the unit or
TASCAM
BP-6AA external battery box (sold separately) to power the
unit.
Using an AC adapter
Connect the dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B) supplied with the
unit and the USB port of the unit with the included USB cable as
shown in the illustration.
AC outlet
GPE053B
micro-B USB plug
Connect the
supplied USB cable
NOTE
When both batteries and the AC adapter are attached to the
unit, power will be supplied from the AC adapter.
CAUTION
• Use only the dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B) supplied
with the unit. The use of another adapter may cause
malfunction, fire or electric shock.
• Noise may occur during microphone recording when the
unit and AC adapter are in close proximity. If noise occurs,
move the AC adapter away from the unit.
Using an external battery pack (sold
separately)
Connect a TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack (designed for
use with this unit and sold separately) to the recorder with the
included USB cable as shown in the illustration. For details, see
the BP-6AA Owner’s Manual.
TASCAM BP-6AA (sold separately)
micro-B USB plug
Connect the
supplied USB cable
CAUTION
The DR-44WL cannot detect the remaining battery charge
of a BP-6AA. If you use a BP-6AA to operate the DR-44WL
without batteries in the recorder itself, the unit might stop
operating suddenly if the battery pack runs out of charge.
In order to avoid problems, put batteries with sufficient
charge into the DR-44WL before connecting and using a
BP-6AA.