Sony Walkman WM-GX400 Operating Instructions page 2

Y PLAY PAUSE
REW/REVIEW
x STOP
FF/CUE
DIR
z REC
REC TIME
TUNING MODE
AVLS
ISS
SPEAKER
VOL
DC IN 3V
ENTER
MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
FM
i
AM
FM MODE•ST/MONO
FM MODE•DX/LOCAL
built-in microphone
OFF
TUNING
Specifications
Frequency range Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Area* FM (MHz) AM(kHz)
Battery life (Approx. hours)
E 87.5 - 108 531 - 1 602
Sony alkaline LR6(SG)
U 87.5 - 108 530 - 1 710
(using headphones/earphones)
J 76 - 90 531 - 1 710
playback 24
* E: European and other countries, U: USA, Canada, and Central
radio 48
and South America, J:Japan.
mic recording 20
Frequency response Playback: 40 - 15,000 Hz
radio recording 12
Recording: 100 - 8,000 Hz
(using the speakers)
Input Microphone (MIC) jack
playback 13
Output Headphones (i) jack
Load impedance 8 - 300 ohms radio 23
3 V DC batteries R6 (size AA) × 2
Power requirements
radio recording 8.5
External DC 3V power sources
Power output Speakers 140mW+140mW (EIAJ*) * Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries
Association of Japan)(using a Sony HF series cassette tape).
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 112.5 × 87.0 × 39.0 mm (14 ×
/ 1
2
× 1
3 / 1 9 / inches), excl. projecting parts **When using Sony LR6(SG) "STAMINA" alkaline dry batteries
2 16
(produced in Japan).
and controls
Mass Approx. 190 g (6.8 oz)(main unit only)
Note
Supplied accessories Stereo headphones or earphones (1)
• The battery life may be shorter depending on the
Stereo microphone (1)
operating condition, the surrounding temperature and
Sony dry battery R6P(SR) (2) ("Sony
World Model" only) battery type.
*EIAJ
AM
R6P(SR) ** LR6(SG)
U
MIC
i
EIAJ * AA R6
HF
LR6(SG) STAMINA **
*EIAJ
•
R6P(SR)
English
Listening to the Radio Precautions
On batteries
Since its cord serves as an FM antenna, connect the
headphones/earphones even when using the
• Do not carry the dry batteries with coins or other metallic objects.
speakers.
It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the
batteries ar e accidentally contacted by a metallic object.
• When you ar e not going to use your W alkman for a long time,
Note
remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage
For customers who purchased the "Sony World
and corrosion.
Model": Switch the area to "J" when you use this
On handling
Walkman in Japan. For operations, refer to "Receiving
Stations Outside Your Country."
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand,
moisture, rain, mechanical shock, or leave it in a car with its
1 Press FM or AM to select the band and to
windows closed.
turn on the radio.
• Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long
continuous playback.
2 For manual tuning
• The LCD display may become hard to see or slow down when
1 Set TUNING MODE to MANUAL.
using the unit at high temperatures (above 40˚C/104°F) or at
low temperatures (below 0˚C/32°F). At room temperature, the
2 Rotate TUNING to tune in to the desired
display will return to its normal operating condition.
station.
• If the unit has not been used for a long time, set it in the
(or/ ) playback mode to warm up for a few minutes before you start
To scan for stations, push TUNING until the
using again.
frequency digits flash, then briefly rotate it
• Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-
up/down. wound watches, etc., away from the unit to prevent possible
damage fr om the magnet used in the speaker.
For preset tuning
On headphones/earphones
1 Set TUNING MODE to PRESET.
Road safety
2 Rotate TUNING to recall the desired
Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or
preset station.
operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard
To use preset tuning, store the stations first
and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous
to play your headphones/earphones at high volume while
(see below).
walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.
(EIAJ*)
You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in
To turn off the radio
potentially hazardous situations.
**
Sony R6P(SR)
Press OFF.
Preventing hearing damage
6 Do not use headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing
To improve the broadcast reception
experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you
15
•For AM: Reorient the unit itself.
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue
4.5
use.
•For FM: Extend the headphone/earphone cord
3
(antenna). If the reception is still not good, adjust
Caring for others
FM MODE.
Keep the volume to a moderate level. This will allow you to hear
3
outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.
6
Presetting Radio Stations
1.5 On maintenance
• To clean the tape head and path, use the cleaning cassette CHK-
You can preset up to 25 stations —15 for FM and 10
1W/C-1KW (not supplied) every 10 hours of use.
for AM (for the J area*, up to 16 stations — 8 for FM
Use only the r ecommended cleaning cassette.
and 8 for AM).
• To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in
water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
* Only if available. See "Receiving Stations Outside Your
• Clean the headphone/earphone and microphone plugs
Country".
periodically.
Presetting Automatically Scanned
Troubleshooting
Stations
1 Set TUNING MODE to PRESET.
No sound comes out from the speakers.
2 Press FM or AM. •Set SPEAKER to ON.
3 Press ENTER for more than 2 seconds.
Cannot playback.
Preset number 1 will flash in the display and
•Press OFF to turn off the radio.
the Walkman starts scanning for stations
The playback speed is too fast/slow.
from the lower frequencies, and stops for
FM *
The playback sound is distorted.
about 3 seconds when a station is received.
E
•Set REC TIME at the same position as when the tape
U 4 If you wish to preset the received station, was recorded.
•Replace both batteries with new ones.
J
press ENTER while the preset number is
flashing.
E *
Cannot press z REC down.
J The received station is preset on preset
•If the tab of the tape is broken off, cover the tab hole
number 1 and the unit starts scanning for
with adhesive tape.
the next receivable station.
The volume cannot be turned up.
5 Repeat step 4 until all receivable stations are
•Set AVLS to NORM.
preset.
The display and operation are not normal.
To stop scanning
•Remove the batteries for 2 minutes or more, and then
insert them again. If this does not solve the problem,
Press OFF. The radio is turned off at the same time.
remove the batteries and leave the unit without
batteries for 10 minutes or more, and then insert them
Note
again. In either case, preset the stations again, since the
•If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations
preset stations are erased from the memory.
replace the old ones when the above procedure is
completed.
Presetting Stations Manually
1 Set TUNING MODE to PRESET.
2 Press FM or AM.
3 Rotate TUNING to select the desired preset
number.
4 Push TUNING until the preset number
flashes in the display.
5 Rotate TUNING to tune in the station.
6 Push TUNING while the display is flashing.
Notes
•In step 4, if you keep TUNING pushed for too long, the
frequency begins to flash. In this case, first cancel the
flashing frequency by pushing TUNING again, and
repeat step 4.
•If a station is already stored on that number, the newly
preset station will replace the old one.
Receiving Stations
Outside Your Country
(excluding European, Saudi
Arabian, and Chinese models)
1 Press OFF and turn off the radio.
2 Press and hold FM until "J" flashes in the
display.
3 Rotate TUNING to select "E", "U", or "J"
and push TUNING.
Note
•If no stations are preset, the preset numbers retain their
former setting.
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"J"
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AM FM
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MANUAL TUNING MODE
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TUNING
TUNING
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PRESET TUNING MODE
TUNING
OFF
AM
FM
FM MODE
FM —
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FM — *J AM
CHK-1W/C-1KW
AM
•
•
PRESET TUNING MODE
AM FM
• ENTER
ON SPEAKER
•
OFF
ENTER
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REC TIME
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z REC
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NORM AVLS •
OFF
•
PRESET TUNING MODE
AM FM
TUNING
TUNING
TUNING
TUNING
TUNING
TUNING
OFF
J FM
U E TUNING
TUNING
1
2
1
2
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J
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