Power sources

You can use the recorder on house current or as follows. In the recorder …

—a Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery NC-WMAA (supplied)

—an LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (not supplied)

It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time.

Battery life1)

(Unit: approx.hours) (JEITA2))

Batteries

 

StereoLP2LP4

 

 

 

 

 

NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium

Recording

4

6

7.5

rechargeable battery3)

 

 

 

 

Playback

13

14.5

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

LR6 (SG)

Recording

9

13

16

Sony alkaline dry battery4)

 

 

 

 

Playback

40

46

53

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

2)Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

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

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

When to replace the battery

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

Note that the battery level indicated by the battery indication is only approximate and varies with the recorder condition.

Note

Stop the recorder before replacing battery.

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