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ing the setup menu select
FIREWIRE: CONNECTION
. Alternatively, press the STOP key and HDD key
together to begin a FireWire connection.
Different than when dismounting the 744T in Windows, with Mac OS, if a 744T is disconnected from
FireWire by pulling the FireWire cable without fi rst dismounting the drive the following error will
appear.
While it is typically safe to disregard this message and hit the soft key X, it is best practice to proper-
ly remove the 744T from a Macintosh by dragging the volume to the trash or by using the keyboard
shortcut -e.
Powering
The 744T is powered from either removable, Li-ion rechargeable batteries or external DC power. The
included, removable 7.2 V Li-ion cell can be used as a primary or backup power source. The 744T
automatically chooses the power source based on the voltage level of the external power supply. If
it falls below a factory-set threshold, the unit will transition to Li-ion power. The transition between
external and removable battery powering is seamless and has no affect on recording or playback
operation.
During typical operation the 744T will run for approximately four hours from the included 4800
mAh Li-ion battery.
Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
The 744T is compatible with Sony-mount L- or M-type Li-ion rechargeable batteries. Numerous pow-
er capacities are available in these battery types, ranging from 1000 mAh to 7000 mAh. The 744T’s
mount accommodates unlimited battery depth. Larger amp-hour cells provide more run time.
When powered by the removable Li-ion battery the LCD displays the battery voltage. The nominal
operating voltage for Li-ion batteries is 7.2 V, with operating voltages ranging between 6.5–8.5 V.
When the battery drops to 6.5 V, the LCD voltage display and the power LED begin fl ashing to warn
that the battery is nearly depleted. When the voltage reaches 6.3 volts the 744T will power down—
any recordings in-process will automatically be closed (stopped).
External Powering and Battery Charging
The 744T can be powered externally from 10–18 VDC (2 amp minimum). External DC fully pow-
ers the unit and charges an attached Li-ion battery simultaneously using the 744T’s onboard Li-ion
charger. The charger circuit operates whenever the unit is powered on and optionally when the unit
is off, depending on the external power wiring (
see below
).
DC input uses a 4-pin Hirose connector (Part # HR10-7P4P). There are two connection options avail-
able:
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