Power sources

You can power the recorder not only with alkaline dry battery (not supplied) but also with house current. You cannot, however, use manganese dry battery.

When to replace the batteries

You can check the battery condition with the battery indication which is displayed while using the player. The battery indicator changes as the table below due to the battery condition.

The battery level indicator is approximate.Battery Condition indicatortBattery power decreasing.rWeak battery.(flashing)eThe battery has gone out.

(flashing) “LOW BATT” flashes in the display on the remote control, and the power goes off.

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

When playing1)(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA2))
RecordingSpeaker3)Headphones4)
mode

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo

25.5

34.5

 

 

 

LP2 Stereo

27

39.5

 

 

 

LP4 Stereo

30

43

 

 

 

MONO

30

43

 

 

 

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

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

3)When played using the built-in speaker.4)When played using headphones.

Notes

•Stop the recorder before replacing batteries.•An optional AC power adaptor is recommended for long recording.
Battery life1)
When recording2)3)
(Unit:approx.hours)(JEITA4))
Recording mode

 

Approx. hours

 

 

 

Stereo

 

9

 

 

 

LP2 Stereo

 

12.5

 

 

 

LP4 Stereo

 

15

 

 

 

MONO

 

12

 

 

 

1)The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location.

2)When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). Recording time may differ according to the alkaline batteries.

3)When recorded with the built-in microphones.42-GB