Can the NS-YAC10 be left plugged in continuously? It appears to lack a power switch, but when left plugged in, is it only the clock that's on?
1113666
Yes, I leave the power plugged in, and I haven't had any issues. Yes, only the clock remains on. Another good reason to leave it plugged in is if you use the timer function. I can prepare the rice in the morning before I leave for work and set a timer for it. When I return home for work, there will be freshly cooked rice!
1113667
This is a fully automatic device, turning on and off as needed / directed. Load it up and press cook, it drops down to keep warm after this cycle then drops down to off after that cycle. You can start a batch and come back to perfect hot rice that day or the next day, even without the timer. Just make sure you don't leave food in the bowl after it turns off (no lights). It also remembers what mode you used last time, so repeated batches are a snap.
1557817
There is internal battery( non rechargeable) just to keep the clock going, but to control you need 12+ volts to be able to function. I guess the internal batt is replaceable.if it stays plugged to power source will go without the batt. It worked fine for me, not a bad purchase.
128079
I wired mine clock/timer controlled by DC - switch side DC. It works that way as well.
2039302
Turns off with the computer. That said, if it is connected to a Mac it will will still work when it is in sleep state as Macs do charge external devices while in that state.
982862
Haven't lost power yet, but the lithium battery should allow it to keep accurate time. Another switch, by another manufacturer, is still keeping accurate time months after I put it in a drawer.
1360389
You can unplug the unit and it will not operate. If you want to leave the unit plugged in, you can change the jumper settings so it doesn't match the transmitter or turn the volume way down. But there is no on-off switch on the outside of the case.
1479229
Mike,Definitely. While it's plugged in there isn't much of an issue; I've found if the charge runs down or if it's cold (we played ultimate outside during the fall with the clock as timekeeper) that it'll intermittently turn off/on otherwise the clock is good. I don't make much use of the buzzer option (read: I disconnected it) so I'm not sure how loud it is but it's reliable and easily reset.
1055225
Yes it does stay on the entire time. It will not drain your battery if you leave it plugged in. Me personally I just unplug mine. It will save the station you programmed. Hope this helps. I enjoy mine.
2258598
You can leave it plugged in using a usb cable with a plug in adapter at the wall, similar to a lot of devices now that charge via usb cable. Just leave it plugged in and it will operate off electricity and keep the battery charged. Be aware that on mine the water in one speaker quit "dancing". Not sure what this was related to but probably not a power issue but defective.
229813
I plug it in to read codes. I guess it could be left plugged in but I'm not sure.
1429943
I leave mine on 24/7 and it's done no harm whatsoever. I believe it's meant to be an "always on" kind of device.
470846
on off on to me sounds like its done charging and since it sounds like there is no off switch, it goes in standby mode using little power so thats the possible reason for showing the red led again. Just got this for myself for my iPodT5G and my PS4.
400362
This unit will stay on, but after several idle minutes it will go into a power saver mode, the LCD readout will go dim and will stay that way until the unit is used again. If you turn the unit off, the readout goes into clock mode displaying the current time. For the price this is a very good item!
470415
There should be a setting under the menu to tell it what time to do this, or possibly shut it off entirely. Alternatively, do what my girlfriend does and just unplug it when you aren't using it. Check the menu though, I am fairly certain there is a setting.
2039301
As it uses an external power supply (not just power from the USB port), the power would remain on. I plug mine into a multiple power outlet device which I turn off after shutting down the computer and so the power will not be on all the time.
903975
There isn't a plce to put a battery. when I unplug it the power goes off, but when I plug it in the date/time info is correct without resetting. I don't use it as an alarm clock though.
595954
Don't know. Haven't tried that. There is a timer that automatically switches it off after 10 hours