About Batteries
Remove the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the SP-
404SX, and insert the batteries in the correct polarity (direction) as marked
inside the battery compartment. Then close the cover securely.
NOTE
• Battery handling
Incorrect handling of batteries, rechargeable batteries, or a battery charger can cause leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion. Before use, you must read and strictly
observe all of the precautions that accompany the batteries, rechargeable batteries, or battery charger.
When using rechargeable batteries and a charger, use only the combination of rechargeable batteries and charger specified by the battery manufacturer.
• When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the
buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.
When the batteries run low
When the batteries run low, the display's illumination will turn off, and the dot in the lower right of the display and
the [FUNC] button will start blinking. If the batteries run down completely, "
operations will be possible. If this occurs, replace the batteries immediately.
MEMO
When the remaining battery capacity decreases, the sound may be distorted when the [VOLUME] knob is in certain
positions. If this occurs, replace the batteries.
Types of Batteries That Can be Used
with the SP-404SX
You can use the following types of batteries
with the SP-404SX.
Do not use any other type of batteries.
• Alkaline AA SIZE Dry Battery
• Ni-MH AA SIZE Rechargeable Battery
Specifying the type of batteries used
You'll need to specify the type of batteries you're using
(alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable). The SP-404SX will
calculate its remaining battery power based on the setting
you make here.
1. While holding down the [FUNC] button, turn on
the power .
2. Turn the [CTRL 3] knob to specify the type of
batteries you're using .
The [REC] button will blink when you turn the knob.
Value
Description
Alkaline dry battery
AL
Ni-MH rechargeable battery
ni
3. Press the [REC] button to confirm the setting .
MEMO
This setting will be remembered even while the power
is turned off.
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Checking the Remaining Battery
Power
1. Make sure that the [PATTERN SELECT] button is
unlit .
If it's lit, press the [PATTERN SELECT] button to turn it off.
2. Press the [REMAIN] button .
While you hold down the button, the remaining battery
power is indicated by the number of BANK buttons that
are lit. If only the BANK [A/F] button is lit, it's time to
replace the batteries. A while after this indication, the
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display will indicate "
to operate the SP-404SX.
MEMO
When the power is on with the AC adaptor connected,
all of the [BANK] buttons will be lit.
About Sleep Mode
If you've selected the "
illumination and sleep settings" (p. 40), all of the SP-404SX's
buttons will go out when it has not been operated for ap-
proximately five minutes, and it will enter Sleep mode. This
will extend the battery life when operating on batteries.
, " and it will no longer be possible
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