Power Sources
Replacing the batteries
Notes
• Replace the batteries
within 3 minutes after
the batteries are
removed from the
holders.
Otherwise, the preset
broadcast stations and
clock settings will be
erased. In this case,
preset the broadcast
stations and set the
time again.
• "i" will disappear in
the display when the
radio or tape is
operated after the
batteries are replace.
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Power Sources
FWD
Main/radio batteries
Radio or tape stops operating, and "i" will flash in the
display when the main/radio batteries require replacement.
Replace with two new R6 (size AA) batteries.
When the batteries are completely exhausted, "i" stops
flashing and remains in the display. All operations will not
be possible.
Tape battery
The tape battery supplies the necessary power to drive the
motor for tape operation. Sound quality will deteriorate, tape
operation will become unstable, and "i" will flash in the
display when the tape battery requires replacement. Replace
with a new R6 (size AA) battery.
When the battery is completely exhausted, "i" stops
flashing and remains in the display. All operations will not
be possible.
Battery Life (Approx. hours)
Sony R6 alkaline
(size AA)
Main batteries Tape battery Main batteries Tape battery
Tape Playback
37
Radio
FM
27
Play
AM
21
MIC recording
36
Radio
FM
18
Recording AM
15
* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association) standards. The actual
battery life may vary depending on the circumstance of the
unit.
Low main/radio
batteries
indicator
Low tape
battery
indicator
(JEITA*)
Sony R6
(size AA)
11
14
—
9
—
7
11
13
11
6.5
11
5
3.5
—
—
3.5
3.5
3.5