Sony ICF-SW1000TS - Manual (Page 32)

Power Sources
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Replacing the batteries
Power Sources
FWD
Low main/radio
batteries
indicator
Low tape
battery
indicator
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 (Approximate hours)
Sony R6 alkaline Sony R6
(size AA) (size AA)
Main batteries Tape battery Main batteries Tape battery
Tape Playback approx. 37 approx. 11 approx. 14 approx. 3.5
Radio FM approx. 27 — approx. 9 —
Play AM approx. 21 — approx. 7 —
MIC recording approx. 36 approx. 11 approx. 13 approx. 3.5
Radio FM approx. 18 approx. 11 approx. 6.5 approx. 3.5
Recording AM approx. 15 approx. 11 approx. 5 approx. 3.5
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.