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Using the internal battery
Circuit Rhythm will also operate from its internal Lithium-ion battery. The internalbatteryis not user-
serviceable. If you are having issues with yourbattery, please contact your distributor or the Novation
support team directly.
Circuit Rhythm will operate for up to 4 hours, depending on battery state. When powering on Circuit
Rhythm, the remaining charge level will be displayed on the pads. If the central 12 pads are green, the
charge level is high. As the charge level decreases, fewer of the central pads will be lit in the battery
indication view:
Battery at 100%
Battery at 50%
The battery will be charged while Circuit Rhythm is connected to the AC mains via the AC adaptor, or
to a computer’s USB 3.0 port: charging time is up to 4 hours, again depending on initial battery state.
To indicate that Circuit Rhythm is charging, the power button (
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on page 19) be lit green.
See also the Important Safety Instructions packed with the product for information regarding battery
disposal: this information can also be downloaded from the Novation website.