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SETTING UP
Batteries and AC Adaptor
Alkaline Batteries
The PMD680 uses 8 standard AA-type alkaline batteries.
Load as shown in the following illustration.
Battery replacement
When the battery alert indicator ( ) appears in the
display, replace all batteries with new ones. Once this
indicator appears there are approximately XXX hours of
battery life remaining.
Fresh alkaline batteries can provide up to XXX hours of
continuous recording or playback.
Notes
• When recording, to avoid problems caused by loss of
battery power it is recommended to always use new
alkaline batteries.
• Use only AA batteries for replacement.
• Be sure to insert the batteries with correct polarity (as
illustrated on the battery compartment).
• Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for an
extended period of time.
• Battery life may vary depending on the conditions under
which the unit is operated (environmental temperature,
humidity, speaker usage, etc.).
• If batteries leak, dispose them immediately. Avoid
touching the leaking material or letting it come into
contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment
thoroughly before installing new batteries.
AC adaptor
When recording for extended periods, or using this unit
in a studio environment we recommend using the AC
adaptor.
to AC outlet
Notes
• It is recommended to always use a Marantz AC adaptor
(DA740PMDU).
Ni-Cad Rechargeable Battery
(optional)
The PMD680 can use an optional Ni-Cad rechargeable
battery. Be sure batteries are fully charged before use.
These batteries have a longer operating life than
standard alkaline batteries, reducing the number of
battery changes required under heavy usage (see
below). Refer to the following illustrations to load the
battery.
Battery replacement
When the battery alert indicator (
) appears in the
display, charge the battery or replace the rechargeable
battery with a fully charged one. Once this indicator
appears there are approximately (???) hours of battery
life remaining.
Fully charged Ni-Cad batteries can provide up to 3
hours of continuous recording or playback.
Charging time
Approximately 3 hours.
Notes
• When recording, to avoid problems caused by loss of
battery power it is recommend to always use fully charged
batteries.
• Battery life may vary depending on the conditions under
which the unit is operated (environmental temperature,
humidity, speaker usage, etc.).
• It is recommended to only use the Marantz AC adaptor
(DA740PMDU) for charging the rechargeable battery.