Sony MZ-NH900 Operating Instructions Manual page 19

z
You can also charge the rechargeable battery by
connecting the AC power adaptor directly to the
recorder.
Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V on
the recorder, and then press x • CANCEL/
CHG while the recorder is stopped.
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 remove the recorder from the
battery charging stand when operating the
recorder.
•
Make sure not to operate the recorder while
changing the rechargeable battery even if the
recorder is connected to AC power adaptor.
The operation may stop.
•
"Charging" and e may not appear in the
display immediately after you place the
recorder on the battery charging stand. The
indication will, however, begin flashing after a
few minutes and charging will begin.
•
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 to use a fully charged rechargeable
battery or a new alkaline dry battery.
•
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.
When to charge the
rechargeable battery or
replace the dry battery
You can check the battery condition on the
display window of the recorder or the remote
control.
Battery power decreasing
m
Weak battery
m
The battery is drained.
"LOW BATTERY" flashes in the
display on the recorder ("LOW
BATT" 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.
19