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Using optional batteries
11. Using optional batteries
Your FR-2/FR-2b has a compartment that contains a special holder unit into which you can install 8 optional AA-type batteries. You
can therefore play your instrument without connecting the supplied adaptor.
The battery case is connected to the FR-2/FR-2b by means
Installing and removing batteriesof a cable with a padded connector strip. You can discon-
The FR-2/FR-2b provides a battery compartment with a spe-nect the cable from the battery case by pulling off the pad-
cial holder unit into which 8 AA-type (R6) batteries can be ded connector strip.
installed.
By pressing [SET] + register [3] (BATT), you can check the bat-
tery status. If all registers (the green and red ones) are lit, the
batteries are fully charged. If only the red registers light, the
remaining battery life is about 1 hour. (You may need to hold
down [SET] to check the battery status). If the [PAD] button
and only the last two ORCHESTRA registers light during this
operation, the FR-2/FR-2b is powered by the supplied adap-
tor. If the [REC] button lights, the batteries are used to power
the FR-2/FR-2b.Note that this is unnecessary if you manage to install (or
Note: Please see page 6 for notes on battery handing.remove) the batteries without disconnecting the strip.
(1) Switch off the FR-2/FR-2b.(4) Insert 8 AA-type (R6) batteries into the compartment (4
(2) Remove the cover from the FR-2/FR-2bs battery com-on either side), taking care to orient them in accordance
partment by pressing the two tabs and lifting the cover.with the + and indications.
You should now see a tab that allows you to remove the
battery case:
(5) Insert the case with the 8 batteries into the compart-
ment.
(6) Close the FR-2/FR-2bs battery compartment.
Note about rechargeable batteries
Certain batteries can be recharged several times before they
need to be replaced with a new ones. Note that it is normal
for the batteries to last increasingly shorter as time goes by.
(3) Use the tab to pull the battery case out of the compart-
At the end of their life cycle, they may only last one hour, for
ment.example. But that is a gradual process.
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