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Removing the Batteries
If you want to remove the batteries, turn o power to the
GAIA SH-01 rst; then open the battery compartment
cover, and take out the batteries.
When to Replace the Batteries
(BATTERY indicator)
When the batteries run low, the BATTERY indicator will
light.
If you continue using the unit, the BATTERY indicator will
blink. Cease operation, and charge the batteries.
NOTE
• If you continue to play the instrument even though the
BATTERY indicator is ashing, eventually all the indicators
on the panel will go out, and the instrument will become
inoperable.
• The BATTERY indicator is only an approximate indication.
Batteries that can be used
• When using nickel-metal hydride batteries, the battery
life will be approximately ve hours of continuous
use at room temperature. However, if USB memory is
connected, the battery life will be approximately four
hours. The battery life for continuous use will depend
on factors such as the conditions of use.
NOTE
Do not use alkaline batteries or zinc-carbon batteries.
Battery handling
• Do not mix fresh batteries with partially used batteries
or batteries of a di erent type.
• If you won’t be using the unit for an extended period
of time, save your stored settings to USB memory, and
remove the batteries.
• Incorrect use of batteries, rechargeable batteries, or
battery chargers can cause leakage, overheating, re,
or explosion. Before use, carefully read and observe
the instructions that accompanied your batteries,
rechargeable batteries, or battery charger.
POWER SAVE MODE
You can set the GAIA SH-01 so it will automatically enter
power-save mode when a certain length of time has
passed without any operation being performed.
To return from power-save mode to normal operation,
perform an operation such as turning a knob or playing
the keyboard.
You can set the amount of time that is to pass before the
unit will enter Power Save mode.
For details, see ”Time setting for POWER SAVE MODE” (p. 54).
Connecting Headphones or
Speakers
The GAIA SH-01 does not contain speakers. In order to
hear sound, you’ll need to connect it to an audio device,
such as monitor speakers or a stereo system, or connect
headphones.
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* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or
other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn o
the power on all devices before making any connections.
Connecting monitor speakers or a
stereo system
Use cables to connect the GAIA SH-01’s rear panel OUTPUT
jacks to your monitor speaker or stereo set.
* In order to take full advantage of the GAIA SH-01’s
capabilities, we recommend that you use it in stereo.
To use it in mono, connect to the OUTPUT L/MONO jack.