Will the backlit on the display of our Pro-Form 460R only work using an AC adapter or should it work with batteries too?
606723
It should with Batteries as well but my bike would only work with Ac adapter
1658
No A.C. adapter, batteries only. Mine is in use 10 months now. There is a low battery light. The back of the unit has a recessed cable channel like the idea of an adapter existed at one time.
1006889
Both units read fine on mine, but when using the back light it does not help much. The batteries that came with mine were dead I replaced them and then worked fine.
1011236
I leave it on all the time... you have a remote which let's you toggle the darker effect on and off easily or raise and lower the amount. It's a simple circuit board design and it probably doesn't use a few dollars a year in electricity. If you unplug it, it won't pass thru to your display. Just leave it on... love mine and wouldn't give it up...
1083645
The power adapter powers the backlight and supplies voltage to the meter. It is quite bright, although it will wash out in direct sunlight. (Mine is mounted on my bike and when the sun is behind me, I can't see it at all.) I didn't like the blue which was hard for me to see in all light conditions but that could be just my eyes.
1899995
Absolutely!!!! Better to use the adapter than batteries; they drain very quickly. Those other answers that state it only uses batteries are incorrect. If you have doubts contact mighty bright for a definitive answer. I will only say that from day one I have been using an adapter; it connects at the top rear of the light.
1819351
Just plug the monitor to a 9V battery that you can buy from the Dollar Tree. Red wire to the positive and black wire to the negative. Use one of those "TV GAMES" joysticks with the built-in games to test it. I tried it yesterday and it worked great!
1503357
It works with a AAA battery. There are some AAA batteries that are rechargeable, but it's not worth getting set up for that. A normal "over the counter" AAA will work for a very long time. Don't forget, there are no moving parts in this device, so power demand is ULTRA LOW on it. Yes, it does have an LCD screen on it, but its really small, so doesn't use a lot of energy there either. I have had this device for about 6 months, put a "Duracell" battery in it, and have not changed it yet. Oh... and it DOES have a "battery life" indicator on it, so you won't get caught "short". It works with a AAA battery. There are some AAA batteries that are rechargeable, but it's not worth getting set up for that. A normal "over the counter" AAA will work for a very long time. Don't forget, there are no moving parts in this device, so power demand is ULTRA LOW on it. Yes, it does have an LCD screen on it, but its really small, so doesn't use a lot of energy there either. I have had this device for about 6 months, put a "Duracell" battery in it, and have not changed it yet. Oh... and it DOES have a "battery life" indicator on it, so you won't get... » Read More It works with a AAA battery. There are some AAA batteries that are rechargeable, but it's not worth getting set up for that. A normal "over the counter" AAA will work for a very long time. Don't forget, there are no moving parts in this device, so power demand is ULTRA LOW on it. Yes, it does have an LCD screen on it, but its really small, so doesn't use a lot of energy there either. I have had this device for about 6 months, put a "Duracell" battery in it, and have not changed it yet. Oh... and it DOES have a "battery life" indicator on it, so you won't get caught "short". « Show Less
1006886
Faint LCD displays are usually caused by weak batteries. Change them first before trying the return route.
2022381
I'm not sure if an ac adapter is available. It is intended to work with batteries. Two double A's last a long time with LED. An ac cable would probably be awkward.
1550236
No, it uses batteries. You will, however, not be happy with the display. Mike
1117044
I use only rechargeables. See if you can find a brand that is rated at least 750 mAh. I did have a backlight issue (see my review). Sandisk responded that the backlight will not respond if the battery is low, even though the player will still play. All the more reason to use rechargeables, since if you really need the backlight, you'll be throwing away good batteries before they're completely used up.
660077
This is only a best-guess, because there are different models with different displays. But if it takes 4 batteries, you're looking for a 6 volt adapter, and this one is a 12v. And 2 amps sounds a little low for a 6v display, to me (even if the display only takes 2a, it's not good to max out the adapter) -- I'd try 3a. Amazon has them, if you search for "6v 3a power adapters". They also sell little extension cords, so that you don't have to keep the exerciser right next to the wall socket. Good luck!
2216877
The adapter is made for the Mighty Bright book light, and I ordered them together. The pin on the adapter fits neatly into the connection on the book light, meaning I'm not changing batteries so often. The name "Mighty Bright AC Adapter", pretty much explains its intended use.
2281289
When using battery power the backlight stays on for 2 minutes. When using AC power the light stays on continuously. (Unless you turn it off).
2003101
Yes, you may use rechargeable batteries, they will not recharge using the adapter
2145732
Correct. The backlight is on as long as the device is getting volts. The internal battery is just an LR44 button cell that keeps the time and temperature functions running.