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[Michael Kemp]

Hi. Simple question for a H2n beginner. How long should I charge my Zoom H2n recorder up for, when charging from the mains? Can it overcharge if left too long?? many thanks...

[Sam Spoons]

The H2n uses alkaline or rechargeable (NiMH) AA batteries and AFAIK you can't charge them in the recorder but need to use an external charger.

[Hugh Robjohns]

Hi. Simple question for a H2n beginner. How long should I charge my Zoom H2n recorder up for, when charging from the mains? Can it overcharge if left too long?? many thanks...

You cannot charge batteries in the H2n. It does not have that facility. The mains power supply only powers the unit itself.

If you want to use rechargeable AA batteries you'll need a separate external battery charger of a type that matches the battery chemistry you're using (Ni-MH batteries would be the most appropriate).

[Michael Kemp]

Many thanks Sam Spoons and Hugh Robjohns. Useful info, thanks. But if I just want to charge up the UNIT (not the batteries), how long should I keep it connected to the mains? I don't want to run the risk of damaging the recorder...

[Hugh Robjohns]

But if I just want to charge up the UNIT (not the batteries), how long should I keep it connected to the mains? I don't want to run the risk of damaging the recorder...

You can't charge up the unit. There is nothing in there to charge! It operates either from AA batteries or the mains power supply.

So if you want to use the unit from mains power, connect the mains power unit. There is no limit to the duration it can operate on mains power. But when you've finished using it, switch off the mains supply!

If you want to use it on batteries, put in some batteries.

[Michael Kemp]

Ah thanks, Hugh. Got it now! Thanks for clarification...