User Manual
Stereo Portable Digital Recorder
Rio Rancho, NM
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Power Options
Battery Installation
The audio recorder is powered by two AA Lithium bat-
teries. Zinc-carbon batteries marked “heavy-duty” or
“long-lasting” are not adequate.
Push outward on the battery compartment door and lift
it to open.
Push outward and
lift to open
Insert the batteries according to the markings on the
back side of the housing.
Battery polarity
markings
Power Input Connector
The SPDR is designed to be used with the DCR12/A5U
external (or equivalent) power source. The nominal
voltage to operate the unit is 12 VDC, although it will
operate at voltages as low as 6 VDC and as high as 17
VDC. External power sources must be able to supply
200 mA continuously.
NOTE: There is an automatic switch over to battery
if power is interrupted.
Power Input