Tascam Pocketstudio 5 Getting Started Manual

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1 – Welcome4 TASCAM Pocketstudio 5 Getting StartedPowering up the Pocketstudio 5The Pocketstudio 5 has two methods of receivingpower: from six dry-cell batteries, or from the sup-plied AC adaptor.The on/off switch is located on the “rear panel”,together with the AC adaptor input, the USB jack andthe MIDI IN jack.Slide the switch towards the AC adaptor jack (ON istowards the center) to turn on the Pocketstudio 5. Thedisplay lights and a welcome message appearsbriefly before the home screen is shown.NOTEIn this manual, we use the term “top panel” to refer tothe main colored control surface with the display andthe control keys, “front panel” to refer to the surfacewith the input jacks and level controls, and “rear panel”to refer to the surface with the MIDI, USB and powerconnector and switches.The AC adaptorWhen using the Pocketstudio 5 with the AC adaptor:Make sure that you only use the Pocketstudio 5 withthe AC adaptor supplied with it. If you use any otherAC adaptor, there is a serious risk of damage to thePocketstudio 5.Make sure that the voltage of your AC supplymatches the voltage requirements printed on thePocketstudio 5 AC adaptor. If you are in any doubt,consult a qualified expert.Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power supplywhen you are not using it, but note the following:Even when the Pocketstudio 5 is plugged into the ACadapter, there is a slight drain on the batteries.If the Pocketstudio 5 becomes unplugged from theAC power supply, the batteries will be used unlessthe power is turned off.In order to avoid draining the batteries by mistake,always turn off the power on the Pocketstudio 5before disconnecting the adaptor.NOTEThere is a hook on the bottom of the unit. You shouldloop the power cord round this hook to prevent thePocketstudio 5 from becoming accidentally discon-nected from the power when you are using it.Using batteriesWhen using batteries with the Pocketstudio 5, notethe following:• The Pocketstudio 5 requires six AA-type batteries.• Always remove and replace batteries with thepower to the Pocketstudio 5 turned off.• Always use the same type of batteries in the Pock-etstudio 5 at one time. We strongly recommend theuse of alkaline batteries. Standard manganese bat-teries are not suitable for use with the Pocketstudio5, as they will not provide sufficient battery life foruse of the unit.• Although you can use Ni-MH rechargeable batter-ies (Ni-Cad batteries will not give sufficient life),you must make sure that all such batteries arecharged together when replacing the batteries.Always follow the maker’s instructions whencharging these batteries. You cannot use the Pock-etstudio 5 as a charger for these batteries.• Do not mix different types of batteries, and do notmix old and new batteries together.• Always make sure that the batteries are the rightway round (+ and –) as shown by the markings inthe battery compartment.If the batteries drop below a usable voltage, the Pock-etstudio 5 shows Low Battery! on the dis-play. If you see this message, do not attempt to usethe Pocketstudio 5 (there is a risk of losing yourwork) replace the batteries as soon as possible and/orconnect the Pocketstudio 5 to the power supply, usingthe AC adaptor.