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#373188 - 10/19/13 06:40 PM PA3X: Keep the power on?
ytlevine Offline
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I mainly use my PA3X at home, every few days or so.
Is it better to leave the rear power button on, so that the battery stays charged?
Or should I leave it off, and just turn it on when I am going to use it?
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#373195 - 10/19/13 08:56 PM Re: PA3X: Keep the power on? [Re: ytlevine]
DonM Offline
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I leave it on, except I unplug it when there is a threat of lightening. Doesn't hurt to leave it off though. If the battery runs down it just takes a few more seconds to power up.
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#373196 - 10/20/13 12:00 AM Re: PA3X: Keep the power on? [Re: ytlevine]
ytlevine Offline
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Thanks.
Does it kill the battery by keeping it constantly connected?

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#373197 - 10/20/13 06:35 AM Re: PA3X: Keep the power on? [Re: ytlevine]
Dreamer Offline
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No, it doesn't.
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#373203 - 10/20/13 08:35 AM Re: PA3X: Keep the power on? [Re: ytlevine]
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The best thing about the internal battery is the clock (which now works) No need for a watch or reaching for your phone during a set. Just hit the screen and you know when breaktime is!
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#373210 - 10/20/13 01:49 PM Re: PA3X: Keep the power on? [Re: Uncle Dave]
tony mads usa Offline
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Originally Posted By: Uncle Dave
Just hit the screen and you know when breaktime is!


You take BREAKS ?!?!? ... laugh2
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#373213 - 10/20/13 07:11 PM Re: PA3X: Keep the power on? [Re: ytlevine]
Uncle Dave Offline
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Oh yeah. Like clockwork in most cases.
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#373233 - 10/20/13 11:03 PM Re: PA3X: Keep the power on? [Re: Dreamer]
ytlevine Offline
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Originally Posted By: Dreamer
No, it doesn't.

Thanks!

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#373243 - 10/21/13 10:35 AM Re: PA3X: Keep the power on? [Re: ytlevine]
Diki Offline


Registered: 04/25/05
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Loc: NW Florida
Does your Korg have a hard drive in it (spinning disk type)? If so, I'd say power down if you aren't going to use it for a few days. You will extend the life of the drive...

And, do you have it connected to a good UPS (battery back up power)? Allowing it to brown out or get power cut due to a power outage is VERY bad for electronics.

All in all, if you are only playing once every few days, I'd say turn it off when not playing it.
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