Sony PCM-D50 Operating Instructions Manual page 18

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
96 kHz 44 kHz
24 bit 16 bit
Playback Approx. Approx.
20 hours 20 hours
Recording Approx. Approx.
while 12 hours 14 hours
monitoring
Recording Approx. Approx.
without 20 hours 24 hours
monitoring
When using Sony nickel metal hydride
rechargeable batteries NH-AA-4BE (not
supplied)*:
Linear PCM
96 kHz 44 kHz
24 bit 16 bit
Playback Approx. Approx.
25 hours 25 hours
Recording Approx. Approx.
while 13 hours 15 hours
monitoring
Recording Approx. Approx.
without 20 hours 25 hours
monitoring
* 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.
MP3
128 kbps
44.1 kHz
Approx.
26 hours
MP3
128 kbps
44.1 kHz
Approx.
27 hours