PERFECTPRO DIGITUBE - Power Supply

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POWER SUPPLY
AC operation
1. BeforepluggingtheAC/DCadaptorintotheACsocket,makesurethevoltageiscorrectandtheBattery charger switch is
setcorrectly:ALKALINE OFFforwhenusingnobatteriesorAlkalinebatteries/NiHM ONforwhenusingNiMHrechargeable
batteries.
2. IfyouuseAlkalinebatteriesintheradioandtheBattery charger switch is on ALKALINE OFF, the batteries will be
disconnected automatically when using AC power supply.
3. IfyouuserechargeableNiMHbatteriesintheradioandtheBattery charger switch is on NiMH ON, the NiMH batteries will be
charged automatically when using AC power supply.
4. NeverusetheAC/DCadaptorinrainyormoistconditionstopreventshortcircuitormoistfromenteringtheradio.Underthose
conditions only use battery power and keep the rubber cover closed.
Note:
InordertodisconnecttheunitfromtheACmainscompletely,theAC/DCadaptorshouldberemovedfromthemainssocket
completely and it shall remain readily operable and should not be obstructed during intended use.
Incaseofmalfunctionduetoelectrostaticdischargeorfasttransient(burst),removetheACadaptorfrompowersupplyandremove
the batteries then reinstall the batteries and reconnect the power supply.
Battery operation
1. Toopenthebatterycompartment,rstremovetherubberfootatthebottomoftheapparatusbyturningitincounterclockwise
direction.
2. Loosenthescrewofthedoorbyunscrewingitinanti-clockwisedirection.
3. Observecorrectpolarityasindicatedontheunit(+and-).InsertAlkalinebatteries(6x1,5VtypeIECLR6/AM3/SizeAA)or
NiMHrechargeablebatteries(6x1,2VPerfectProRechargeableAccu,SizeAA/HR6/2500mAh)withthecorrectpolarityinto
the compartment.
4. Closethebatterydoorandmakesurethescrewisfastened.
5. Set the Battery charger switch in the battery compartment according to the battery type to be used (ALKALINE OFF or NiMH
ON).
6. When you choose to use NiMH batteries, switch the Battery charger switch to NiMH ON. The radio will charge the batteries
when it is connected to AC power. When the battery is being charged, the battery symbol on the LCD display will animate. The
chargingandanimationwillstopautomaticallywhenthebatteriesarefull.
7. When you choose to use Alkaline batteries, switch the Battery charger switch to ALKALINE OFF. Alkaline battery will not be
charged.
8. Closetherubberfootwelltopreventmoistordustfromenteringthecompartmentbyturningitinclockwisedirectionontothe
unit.
9. Iftheunitisnottobeusedforanyextendedperiodoftime,itisrecommendedthatthebatteriesareremovedfromtheradio.
TheapproximatepowerlevelofthebatteriesisdisplayedontheLCDdisplayoftheradiobythebatterysymbol(4levelsintotal).
Whenthepowerlevelisverylowtheindication“Batt.Low!”appearsandthebatterysymbolashesonthedisplay.Thebatteries
shouldthenberechargedorreplacedsoontocontinuenormaloperationoftheradio.
Warning:
Dangerofexplosionifabatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.Replaceonlywiththesameorequivalenttype.
Always make sure the Battery charger switch is set to the correct position.
An Alkaline battery is not rechargeable. Never attempt charging Alkaline batteries.
Donotmixupdifferentbatterytypes.
Do not mix up charged and uncharged batteries.
Donotexposethebatteriestoexcessiveheatsuchassunshine,reorthelike.
Batteriesshouldnotbedisposedofbyincinerationandwithhouseholdwaste.Disposablebatteriesshouldbetakentoasuitable
recyclingcentreifpossible.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON CHARGING AND USING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
1. Recharge the batteries in any case at least every 2 months.
2. Make sure the Battery charger switch next to the battery compartment is set to the “CHARGE / NiMH ON” position.
3. Put the batteries in the compartment whilst paying attention to the correct polarity of the batteries (+ and -).
4. First use:Charge new batteries in one continuous, uninterrupted, charge until they are full. Thisrstchargemaytake
longerthannormal.Forlongerbatterylifeitisadvisedtoalwaysrechargeinonecontinuous,uninterruptedchargeuntilbatteries
arefullanddonotrechargeagainwhilstthebatteriesarestillfull.