Issue: January 18 2005
Page 4
This manual describes the use of the ARES-BB
+
in the FAT mode.
For using the Ares-BB
+
in the NFS mode, please refer to the previous Ares-P II manual or to the
Ares-P / RCX220 manual.
1DELIVERED WITH.
1 Jack 6.3 mm (90 degrees) connector, 1 USB cable, 1 CDR with Ares Import, Digigram import
software and manuals.
2 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES (NB-BB OPTION).
On the rear side of the machine, loose the 2 “thumb” screws until the battery box can be removed. To
open
the
battery
compartment, slide the
inner cover until it is fully
open. If dry cells are used
verify that the battery
compartment switch is in
the OFF position. Install
the 6 “AA” cells observing
the polarity and replace
the inner cover. Lock the
battery compartment back
to the machine.
Important note:
In the tools sub-menus select the corresponding type of battery pack (AA cells or Li-ion)
When using the external power supply, check that the switch on the battery compartment is set to
“OFF” before installing dry cells.
In the OFF position, the charger circuitry is not activated and if an external power supply is connected,
the machine will run from external supply and not from the batteries.
When an external power supply is connected to the Ares-BB
+
, the green led turns on. During charge,
the yellow led turns on. The Ares-BB+ charges with approx. 300 mA. Charging stops automatically
(yellow led turns off). If the yellow led never turns off, it means that one or more cells are defective. If
the charger switch is turned on and no batteries are installed while the machine receives external
power, the yellow led starts blinking fast.
3 INSTALLING THE FLASHCARD.
Insert the flashcard on the right side of the machine and push it fully home (eject button fully out).
Compact flash cards must be installed using an adapter.
NOTE: The software version, for the Ares-BB
+
allows, ATA cards, compact flash cards and Micro-drive
cards. Linear flash cards and Strata flash cards can only be used in the NFS mode (Nagra File
Format).
Important note:
When running the machine in the FAT mode, only ATA, Compact flash cards and Micro-drive cards
can be used.
4 POWER ON, POWER OFF.
Press the “POWER ON” button (1) for 1 second and the machine switches on. To switch “OFF” the
machine push the same button again for 1 second.
Attention: the machine cannot be switched OFF during RECORD or EDITING.
Batt. Type Capacity Charging time Record mode Manufactory
NimH
1300 mAh
4h30
5h30
GP
NimH
2300 mAh
8h00
11h35
Sanyo
Li-Ion
2400 mAh
8h30
12h30
Saft
Dry cells
x
12h50
Panasonic, Alkaline