User Guide

AC ADAPTOR
Use the AC mains power supply to operate the
PORTADISC by connecting the standard accessory AC
adaptor to the DC input connector. You can also use
the AC adaptor to charge the rechargeable batteries
within the recorder. If the rechargeable batteries are
loaded and the charge switch, which is located on the
back of unit underneath the battery caddy, is set to
ON,
the green charge LED on the front panel will light. The
light will reduce in intensity once the batteries are
charged.
NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Remove the battery cover and load the 8 supplied AA
type NiMH batteries into the battery caddy in the
battery compartment as shown below.
Make sure the charging switch (located under the
caddy) is set to
ON. When charging the batteries, the
green charge LED on the front panel will light. Other
types of rechargeable batteries can be used but may
not achieve the same high levels of performance.
CAUTION – Do not mix charged and discharged
batteries or batteries of a different type (alkaline and
NiMH). Ensure you install the batteries with the
correct polarity.
ALKALINE BATTERIES
Remove the battery cover and load 8 standard AA type
alkaline batteries into the battery caddy in the battery
compartment. Switch
OFF the charge switch.
CAUTION – Before installing alkaline batteries, ensure
the charge switch is set to
OFF . Do not mix new and
used batteries or batteries of a different type
(alkaline and NiMH). Ensure you install the batteries
with the correct polarity. Do not attempt to recharge
alkaline batteries as damage to the batteries or the
PORTADISC may occur.
POWER MANAGEMENT
The PORTADISC can be set to automatically power
down if it is left in STOP mode and none of the buttons
have been touched for more than 10 minutes. This
function can be enabled by recalling ‘AUTO POWER
DOWN ?’ from the
SYSTEM menu button.
BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR
When the PORTADISC is operated with batteries, the
battery icon will be shown in the bottom right hand
corner of the display. The PORTADISC will automatically
power down if there is insufficient battery life remaining.
Display Operation
DCIN Operating with external power source
99% Battery fully charged
40% Battery life low
CAUTION – Be aware that different batteries have
different discharge rates and, in some cases, the
battery level indication may reduce very rapidly.
Battery life Recording Playback
Alkaline 2.5 hours 3 hours
NiMH battery >3 hours >3.5 hours
NOTE – Times given are approximate. The recording
and playback time will be substantially shorter if
manganese or low capacity Nickel Metal Cadmium
(Ni-Cad) batteries are used.
Optimum performance will be achieved using the high
capacity 1550mAh NiMH batteries supplied. If you
choose to use alkaline batteries, we suggest you obtain
the best quality, highest capacity AA cells available.
Before using the PORTADISC for the first time, please
set the time and date, as this will enable the disc time
stamp function facility to work correctly. The date
format of your country may be set according to the
following procedure:
1. Recall date format by pressing the
SETUP button
until ‘DATE FORMAT’ is displayed.
2. The current format will be displayed in the bottom
left hand corner. Press the
F1 button until the date
format which you want is displayed:
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
YY/MM/DD
3. Press
F2 (‘SET’) to select the required format and
exit this page – should you wish to exit without
making any changes, press
F3 (‘EXIT’) to return to
the display page.
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PREPARATION
PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder
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