BConnecting to a power source

You can use the following power sources:

•LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries

•Rechargeable batteries

•AC power adaptor

For the battery life, see “Specifications.”

Using the batteries

Use only the following batteries for your CD player.

For inserting procedure, see “Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3 plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files.”

Dry batteries (not supplied)

• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries

Rechargeable batteries (not supplied)

Charge the rechargeable batteries before using them for the first time.

• NH-WM2AA (NH-WMAA ⋅ 2)

To charge the rechargeable batteries (not supplied)

1Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player and an AC outlet.

2Press x/CHARGE to start charging.

The CD player charges the batteries. The

indicator sections of light up in succession and “Charging” appears in the display. When the batteries are completely charged, “Charging” and the

indicator get turned off.

If you press x/CHARGE after the charge has already been completed, the indicator flashes and “FULL” appears in the display.

3Disconnect the AC power adaptor.

To remove the batteries

Remove the batteries as illustrated below.

To check the remaining power of the batteries

You can check it in the display.

Replace the batteries when “” flashes.

ttttt

Lo batt*

* Beep sounds.

Notes

• The indicator sections of roughly shows the remaining battery power. One section does not always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.

• Depending on operating conditions, the indicator

sections of

may increase or decrease.

Notes on using the dry batteries

•Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor.

•When the batteries are depleted, replace both batteries with new ones.

When to replace the rechargeable batteries

If the battery life becomes shorter by about half, replace the batteries with new rechargeable batteries.

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