AJA Ki Pro Mini - Manual (Page 22)

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Using AC Power To begin using Ki Pro Mini, plug the 4-pin XLR on the supplied AC adapter into the XLR
power socket on the back of Ki Pro Mini. Then plug the AC adapter line cord into 110 VAC
or 230 VAC (the supply is autosensing). As mentioned earlier, if you’re using the optional
desktop mounting stand, you’ll also use the supplied 90 degree power cable adapter
with the Ki Pro Mini AC adapter.
Figure 7. AC Power Connection
Using DC Power To run Ki Pro Mini on DC power, simply plug a 3rd-party industry standard 12 volt battery
pack with a 4-pin female XLR connector into the power connector on Ki Pro Mini
(underneath unit). The battery should be capable of supplying a sustained 3.3 A (just like
the supplied AC Adapter provides). Such battery packs are available from a variety of
sources.
NOTE: To operate Ki Pro Mini properly, batteries should not have voltage lower than 12 volts and
should not have voltage that exceeds 18 volts.
Ki Pro Mini is a low-wattage device so many batteries can power Ki Pro Mini for several
hours at a time.
In the event of sudden power loss, recordings that are in progress will not be written
properly to the media. Note that there is a “Low Battery” warning prompt that users
should take note of and stop recordings in progress if at all possible before battery
failure. Ki Pro Mini can sometimes manage to close the file before the battery stops
providing sufficient power, but this is not always possible due to the nature of some
Warning!
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device.
Warning!
Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Warning!
Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the chassis
will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA service center or licensed facility.
Remove the supplied AC line cord from mains power when moving the unit. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
1. Locate Line Cord 2. Insert into DC supply 3. Insert 4-pin XLR into 12Vdc
Ki Pro Mini power socket.