Power sources

You can use the recorder on house current or as follows.•a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery NH-14WM•LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (used with the supplied dry battery case)

It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time. When powering the recorder with batteries, make sure the rechargeable battery is fully charged or that the alkaline dry battery is new to prevent battery exhaustion in the middle of a recording operation.

Battery life1)

The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions, the temperature of the location, or the type of alkaline dry battery being used.

When playing
(Unit:approx.hours)(JEITA2))
Batteries

SP

LP2LP4

 

Stereo

Stereo

Stereo

 

 

 

 

Nickel metal

31

38

45

hydride

 

 

 

rechargeable

 

 

 

battery3)

 

 

 

LR6 (SG)

47

57

69

Sony alkaline

 

 

 

dry battery4)

 

 

 

Nickel metal

80

95

114

hydride

 

 

 

rechargeable

 

 

 

battery3)

 

 

 

+One LR6 (SG)4)

1)Measured with the power save mode on (see “Preserving battery power (Power Save Mode)” (page 26)).

2)Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard.

3)When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery.

4)When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan).

When to replace the batteries

When the dry battery or rechargeable battery is weak, flashing e or “LOW BATT” appears in the display. Replace the dry battery or charge the rechargeable battery.

The battery level indicator is approximate. It may be more or less than the indication depending on the operating condition or the operating environment.

Note

Stop the recorder before replacing the battery.

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