Future Retro Orb Owner Manual - Manual (Page 4)

MAINTENANCE
POWER
Use only the 12 volt AC/AC 1 Amp output power supply provided
with this unit. If you should ever lose this power supply, please
contact us for a replacement. Never use DC output power supplies,
as they will not provide enough current to power the unit properly.
CARE
Avoid exposing the unit to smoke or to damp, dusty, or extreme
hot and cold environments. To clean the unit, use a soft damp
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as these may harm the surface
and finish of the unit.
BACKUP BATTERY
The Orb contains an internal 3.6 volt lithium backup battery for the
sequencer’s RAM. This battery will last for approximately
10 years in this unit. However, at some point in the future, this
battery may need to be replaced.
As a general rule, always back up your patterns and songs
using the SysEx Dump feature to prevent the accidental loss of
your work. Definitely save your work before the battery is
replaced, since all information will be lost when the battery is
removed.
To replace the battery yourself, use the following procedure:
Loosen the Phillips screws holding the side panels on the unit.
Remove the 4 black and 4 silver Phillips screws on the bottom of
the unit. Pull the bottom chassis away from the top chassis. Locate
the battery and its holder on the jack board. Remove the old battery
from its holder and replace with a TL-5104/S type lithium battery
of +3.6 volts rated at 2,100 mAh. Make sure the battery is installed
with the correct polarity! Once the battery has been replaced,
reinstall the bottom chassis and the Phillips screws. Other lithium
batteries may be used as long as they are of the AA size, rated at
+3.6 volts, and have a current rating of 1,900 mAh or more. Note
that the mAh rating of the battery determines the life span of being
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able to back up the internal memory. So a higher mAh rating
provides a longer battery life.
FUSE
Should the fuse in the Orb need replacing, use the following
procedure to change the fuse:
Loosen the Phillips screws holding the side panels on the unit.
Remove the 4 black and 4 silver Phillips screws on the bottom of
the unit. Pull the bottom chassis away from the top chassis and
locate the fuse near the Power jack. Remove the old fuse and
replace only with a 1 amp fast-acting fuse. Once the fuse has been
replaced, reinstall the bottom chassis and the Phillips screws.
PRODUCT WARRANTY AND SUPPORT
The Orb comes with a 1 year limited warranty covering any
mechanical or electrical defects. This warranty does not cover
damage due to misuse or abuse of this product. To validate your
warranty, you must register your product online within 1 month of
the original purchase date at the following URL:
www.future-retro.com/register.html
Should you experience problems with your machine, we
recommend you first check the Support page of our website for
up-to-date help on common problems.
Support URL:
www.future-retro.com/support.html
If you find that you still have questions after reading the Support
page of our website, you may contact us by phone or email. You
must have an authorization to return a unit to us for repairs.
Our office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Central Standard Time (CST).
Phone: (785) 827-9278
Email: [email protected]
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