About The Battery Pack; Low Battery - Tivoli Audio PAL+ BT Guide Rapide

ABOUT THE BATTERY PACK

The PAL BT uses a sealed pack of 6 high-capacity Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) cells.
Unlike Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries, NiMH batteries have no memory effect, provide
a longer operating time, and do not use toxic metals. The front panel green LED serves
both as a power indicator and battery power and charge status indicator thanks to the
PAL BT's innovative Power Management System.
Fast Charge Mode
With the PAL BT turned Off but plugged in, from full discharge, the batteries will be com-
pletely charged within approximately 3.5 hours. During this period, the green LED will blink
with a long off/short on cycle. The LED will turn off when the batteries are fully charged.
Once the PAL BT has been fully charged using the Fast Charge Mode, do not unplug it
and then immediately plug it back in again, as this will restart the Fast Charge Mode even
though the batteries are fully charged. Doing this repeatedly will damage the batteries.
See also "Before You Begin".
Trickle Charge Mode
With the PAL BT On and plugged in, the batteries will be completely charged in approxi-
mately 24 hours. During this period, the LED will remain On continuously.

Low Battery

With the PAL BT turned On but not plugged in, as the batteries become discharged, the
Power Management System will cause the green power indicator LED to blink with a short
off/long on cycle, indicating the batteries are in need of being recharged. The blinking will
grow faster as the batteries get closer to discharge until the PAL BT shuts itself off to
protect the batteries. The remaining playback time from the moment the blinking begins
until the PAL BT shuts off is estimated between 20 minutes and several hours. It is difficult
to be more precise due to many factors including how long and how loud the radio is
played, and the remaining charge left in the batteries. For instance, the PAL BT will likely
play longer off of the batteries at a low volume than at higher volume levels. As you use
your PAL BT, you will develop a better idea of how much playback time you have before
recharging is necessary. You may also notice reduced battery playback time with PAL BT
when using Bluetooth Wireless Technology.
If the PAL BT is turned on to FM or AM and the power indicator is off, then the batteries
require recharging. However, it is normal for the radio to play for a brief period if turned on
after the LED has gone out.
If the PAL BT is to be used away from an AC or other power source for an extended period
of time, it is wise to "top-off" the charge before use, especially if the LED is blinking. To
do this, follow the procedure described under "Fast Charge Mode".
Note that the power indicator LED will blink with a different cycle during Fast Charge Mode
while the batteries are charging. Because the PAL BT's NiMH batteries have no memory,
it is not necessary to wait until the batteries are exhausted before recharging, although
recharging from complete discharge will also do no harm.
Leaving he PAL BT plugged in, even when not in use, ensures the batteries will be charged
when you need them. If the PAL BT is not plugged in, the batteries will self-discharge as a
safety measure. There is no harm in continuously operating the PAL BT with the power supply.
Note: It may take up to 4 charge/discharge cycles before the batteries are operating
at full capacity when new or left unused for several weeks.
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