Sony WALKMAN MZ-NH1 Operating Instructions Manual page 19

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Operations can be done on the recorder or the
remote control while charging. However, the
remaining charging time will not be displayed
during this time.
For models supplied with the
AC plug adaptor
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the
wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
Notes
•
Make sure to insert the rechargeable battery
before placing the recorder on the battery
charging stand. Charging cannot be done if
you insert the rechargeable battery after
placing the recorder on the battery charging
stand.
•
Because of the battery's characteristics, the
capacity of the rechargeable battery may be
smaller than normal when it is used for the
first time or after a long period of disuse. In
this case, charge and discharge the battery
several times. The normal battery life will be
restored.
•
Charge the rechargeable battery at a
temperature of +5 C (+41 F) to +35 C
(+95 F). The charging time may vary
according to the surrounding temperature.
•
It is preferable to use the recorder on house
current when recording or editing. When
powering the recorder with batteries, make
sure the rechargeable battery is fully charged.
When to charge the
rechargeable battery
You can check the rechargeable battery
condition in the following ways.
•
By viewing the battery indication in the
display window of the recorder or the remote
control.
Battery power decreasing
m
Weak battery
m
The battery is drained.
"LOW BATT" flashes in the
display on the recorder ("LOW
BATTERY" on the remote
control), and the power goes off.
The battery level indicator is approximate. It
may be more or less than the indication
depending on the operating condition or the
operating environment.
•
By pressing the DISPLAY button on the
remote control to view the battery level.
(Refer to "Viewing various information" on
page 32 and 43.)
Battery life 1)
Hi-MD mode (When using a 1GB Hi-
MD disc)
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA
When Linear
PCM
Recording 6
continuously
Playing 10
continuously
1)
When using a 100% fully charged lithium-ion
rechargeable battery
2)
Measured in accordance with the JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association) standard.
Hi-MD mode (When using a 60/74/80-
minute standard disc)
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)
When Linear
PCM
Recording 5
continuously
Playing 8
continuously
MD mode
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)
When SP
Stereo
Recording 8
continuously
Playing 14.5
continuously
Notes
•
Stop the recorder before replacing the battery.
•
When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the
continuous recording time may be shortened if
you repeatedly make short recordings.
2)
)
Hi-SP Hi-LP
8.5 9.5
15.5 18
Hi-SP Hi-LP
8 9
14.5 17.5
LP2 LP4
Stereo Stereo
10 10.5
17 18.5
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