Power sources
You can use the recorder on house current or as follows.
In the recorder …
—a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
With battery case …
—an LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery
It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time. When using a battery, make sure it is a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery to prevent operations (e.g., recording and editing) from failing due to insufficient battery power.
Battery life
The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions, the temperature of the location, or alkaline dry battery you use.
When recording
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA1))
Batteries | SP | LP2 | LP4 |
| Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
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Nickel metal | 7.5 | 9.5 | 13 |
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rechargeable |
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battery2) |
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LR6 Sony | 12.5 | 16 | 19 |
alkaline dry |
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battery3) |
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Nickel metal | 26 | 34 | 41 |
hydride |
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rechargeable |
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battery |
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+ One LR6 |
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1)Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard.
2)When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
3)When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan).
When playing
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)
Batteries | SP | LP2 | LP4 |
| Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
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Nickel metal | 19.5 | 23 | 27 |
hydride |
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rechargeable |
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battery |
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LR6 Sony | 42 | 48 | 56 |
alkaline dry |
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battery |
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Nickel metal | 63 | 70 | 85 |
hydride |
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rechargeable |
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battery |
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+ One LR6 |
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When to replace the batteries
When the dry battery or rechargeable battery is weak, flashing r 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.
Note
Stop the recorder before replacing battery.
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