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Getting Started (continued)
When you turn on the recorder for the first
time after purchasing
When the POWER switch is set to the “ON”
position, “ACCESSING MEMORY...” appears
on the display, and the ACCESS indicator
flashes. Information required for operation is
read into the recorder’s built-in memory.
Then, the display changes to the clock set
menu since the clock is not set when you
purchase the recorder.
When to replace the batteries
When using batteries, the remaining battery
power is indicated on the display.
There is sufficient battery power.
Replace all four batteries.
“CHANGE BATTERY” appears on the
display; there is no power left.
The recorder will not operate.
Notes on using rechargeable batteries
You can use rechargeable batteries with the
recorder.
Even if fully-charged rechargeable batteries are
inserted, the battery indicator may not show the full
status.
Use a recharger to recharge batteries at room
temperatures.
Use the following charger and rechargeable
batteries for the recorder:
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery:
NH-AA-4BE
Quick battery charger for nickel metal hydride
rechargeable batteries: BCG-34HE
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Battery life
When using Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries (supplied)*:
Linear PCM
MP3
96 kHz
24 bit
44 kHz
16 bit
128 kbps
44.1 kHz
Playback
Approx.
20 hours
Approx.
20 hours
Approx.
26 hours
Recording
while
monitoring
Approx.
12 hours
Approx.
14 hours
Recording
without
monitoring
Approx.
20 hours
Approx.
24 hours
When using Sony nickel metal hydride
rechargeable batteries NH-AA-4BE (not
supplied)*:
Linear PCM
MP3
96 kHz
24 bit
44 kHz
16 bit
128 kbps
44.1 kHz
Playback
Approx.
25 hours
Approx.
25 hours
Approx.
27 hours
Recording
while
monitoring
Approx.
13 hours
Approx.
15 hours
Recording
without
monitoring
Approx.
20 hours
Approx.
25 hours
Approximate values for continuous recording/
playback using the built-in memory at an ambient
room temperature with the LIMITER switch set to
“OFF,” and “LED” of the menu set to “OFF.” The
battery life may become shorter depending on the
operational conditions.
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