Sony MZ-R55, Operating Instructions Manual

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z Power sources z Power sources
You can use the recorder on house current
or as follows.
In the recorder …
– a nickel metal hydride rechargeable
battery NH-14WM (supplied)
With supplied battery case …
– two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
(not supplied)
It is preferable to use the recorder on
house current when recording for a long
time.
Full charging of a completely
discharged rechargeable battery takes
about 3 hours. To cancel charging,
press
p /CHARGE.
Notes
•During charging, other operations on the
recorder are not possible.
•Be sure to use the supplied AC power
adaptor.
•Charging time may vary depending on the
battery condition.
•When a rechargeable battery is charged for
the first time or charged after a long period
of disuse, battery life may be shorter than
usual. Repeat discharging and recharging a
few times. The battery life should return to
normal.
•When the battery life of a fully charged
rechargeable battery becomes about half
the normal life, replace it.
•When carrying the rechargeable battery,
keep it in the supplied carrying case. It is
dangerous to carry the battery out of its
case in your pocket or a bag together with
metallic objects such as key rings, as this
may cause a short circuit.
•Remove the rechargeable battery from the
recorder when it is not to be used for a long
time.
Charging the nickel
metal hydride
rechargeable battery
Before using the supplied NH-14WM
nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
for the first time, charge it in the recorder.
1
Connect the supplied AC power
adaptor.
2
Insert the NH-14WM into the
recorder and close the lid.
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
to wall outlet
to DC IN 3V
3
Press p /CHARGE.
“charging” flashes, n appears in the
display, and charging starts.
p /CHARGE