Sony Walkman WM-GX652 Operating Instructions page 2

English
F
Listening to the
(see Fig. F-a)
TUNING +/– Radio
a
1
RADIO ON•BAND Press RADIO ON•BAND to
turn on the radio.
VOLUME
2
Press RADIO ON•BAND
p•RADIO OFF repeatedly to select AM or FM.
b
3
Press TUNING+/– to tune in to
the desired station.
GX654
If you keep pressing
TUNING+/– for a few
seconds, the Walkman will start
tuning to the stations
automatically.
SET
MENU
To turn off the radio
Press p•RADIO OFF .
GX652
To improve the broadcast
reception
• For AM: The Walkman has a
built-in antenna. Reorient the
SET
Walkman horizontally to obtain
MENU
optimum AM reception.
• For FM (see Fig. F-b): Extend
d
c the cord of the remote control, the
aerial. If the reception is still not
TUNING +/–
good, press MENU repeatedly to
PRESET +/– set the cursor to FM MODE in the
PRESET +/–
display. Then press SET to choose
from "MONO" (monaural),
"LOCAL" or none (stereo) mode
RADIO ON• RADIO ON•
for best reception.
BAND
BAND
ENTER Note
ENTER
• Do not remove the power sources
e while listening to the radio, or the
received stations may not be stored.
Presetting Radio
Stations
RADIO ON•BAND
Once you store your favorite
stations in memory, you can play
ENTER
them easily. You can preset up to 16
stations for FM and 8 stations for
G AM of each mode (Eur, JPn, USA).
(PB)
Tuning in to and Storing
MODE NR SOUND AVLS FM MODE
Radio Stations
Automatically (Auto-
Memory Scanning
MENU BATT SET
(see Fig. F-c)
function)
1 Press RADIO ON•BAND to
MENU SET
turn on the radio.
2 Press RADIO ON•BAND
H
repeatedly to select AM or FM.
3 Press ENTER until "A" appears
in the display.
GX654 The Walkman starts searching
and storing stations.
VOL œ
4 After the preset number
appears, tune in to a station
REW•PRESET –
FF•PRESET + using PRESET+/–.
REC
HOLD
SOUND/AVLS p(RADIO OFF)
B(RADIO ON•BAND)
GX652
œ HOLD indicator
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FF/REW•PRESET +/–
HOLD
REC
p(RADIO OFF)
BAND(RADIO ON•
VOL
BAND)
Using SOUND (GX654 only)
Storing Radio Stations
Using Other Press SOUND/AVLS to select the
Manually (Manual-
(see Fig. G) desired mode. With each press, the
Functions
Memory function)
indications in the display changes
(see Fig. F-d)
as follows:
Emphasizing Bass
MB: emphasizes bass sound
You can preset the stations in any
1 Press MENU repeatedly in the GRV: emphasizes deeper bass
order.
playback or stop mode to set sound
the cursor to SOUND in the No message: off (normal)
1 Turn on the radio and select the
display. Then, press SET to
desired band.
select the desired mode. With Using AVLS (GX654 only)
2 Press ENTER. The frequency
each press, the indications
Press and hold SOUND/AVLS for
digits and a preset number
change as follows.
two seconds or more. " " appears
flash in the display.
MB (MEGA BASS) :
3 in the display.
While the frequency digits and
emphasizes bass sound
the preset number are flashing,
GRV (GROOVE): emphasizes
To cancel, press and hold SOUND/
tune in to a station you wish to
deeper bass sound
AVLS for two seconds or more
store using TUNING+/–, and
No message: off (normal)
again.
select a preset number using
PRESET+/–.
z Additional
4 While the frequency digits and
For GX654
the preset number are flashing,
Information
When using the remote control, see
press ENTER.
"Using the remote control".
5 Tune in to a station using
PRESET+/–. Precautions
Note
• If the sound is distorted with the
On rechargeable battery and
Notes
mode "GRV", select the mode "MB"
charger
• If you cannot complete step 3 or 4
or no message.
while the indications are flashing, • If the rechargeable battery is new
repeat from step 2. or has not been used for a long
• If you preset a new station to the Protecting Your Hearing
time, it may not be charged
same preset number, the previously
(AVLS) completely until you use it several
stored station will be erased .
times.
When you set the AVLS (Automatic
• The nameplate indicating the
To cancel the stored station Volume Limiter System) function to
operating voltage, power
active, the maximum volume is
Follow the procedure above and in
consumption, etc. is located on the
kept down to protect your ears.
step 3, instead of tuning in to a
bottom exterior of the battery
station, press and hold TUNING
charger.
1 Press MENU repeatedly in the
+/– until "– – – –" is displayed.
playback, stop or radio mode to
Press ENTER while "– – – –" is
On dry batteries
set the cursor to AVLS in the
flashing.
Do not carry the dry or
display. Then press SET to
rechargeable batteries with coins or
show " ".
other metallic objects. It can
Receiving Stations
generate heat if the positive and
To cancel the AVLS function
Outside Your negative terminals of the batteries
Press SET so that " " disappears.
are accidentally contacted by a
Country (see Fig. F-e)
metallic object.
GX654 only
The frequency range differs
When using the remote control, see
On the unit
depending on the area (see the chart
"Using the remote control".
"Area indication and frequency • Do not drop the unit or give a
range"). If you listen to the radio in shock to the unit, or it may cause
Notes
an area of different frequency a malfunction.
• If the sound is distorted when you
range, change the area indication. • Do not leave the unit in a location
listen to the bass-boosted sound
near heat sources, or in a
with the AVLS function, turn down
place subject to direct sunlight,
1 Press RADIO ON•BAND to the volume.
excessive dust or sand, moisture,
turn on the radio. • The setting is stored as long as the
rain, mechanical shock, or in a car
2 battery is not replaced.
Press ENTER.
with its windows closed.
3 Press and hold RADIO ON•
• The LCD display may become
BAND until the area indication
Using the Remote hard to see or slow down when
flashes in the display.
using the unit at high
4 Press RADIO ON• BAND (see Fig. H)
Control
temperatures (above 40°C/104°F)
repeatedly to select the
or at low temperatures (below
following area "Eur", "JPn" or All buttons on the remote control
0°C/32°F). At room temperature,
"USA" and press ENTER. unless otherwise noted below
the display will return to its
5 Tune in to and store stations as function identically to those
normal operating condition.
necessary following the corresponding on the main unit.
• If the unit has not been used for
Read the direction for your model.
procedure of the "Listening to
long, set it in the playback mode
the Radio" and "Presetting
To lock the buttons and warm it up for a few minutes
Radio Stations".
before inserting a tape.
For GX654
Area indication and 1 Slide HOLD to the direction of
On tapes longer than 90
the arrow.
frequency range
When you press any button minutes
Area* Frequency range
"Hold" appears in the display. We do not recommend the use of
FM (MHz) AM(kHz)
tapes longer than 90 minutes except
Eur 87.5–108.0 531–1,602
for a long continuous recording or
To unlock, slide HOLD to the
JPn 76.0–90.0 531–1,710
playback. They are very thin and
opposite direction of the arrow.
USA 87.5–108.0 530–1,710
tend to be stretched easily.
*Eur : European and other countries
For GX652
JPn : Japan On the remote control
1 Slide HOLD so that the yellow
USA : USA, Canada and Central
mark appears. Use the supplied remote control
and South America
only for each unit.
To unlock, slide HOLD so that
the yellow mark is hidden.
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On headphones/earphones The display on the remote control
Road safety is not normal (GX654 only).
Do not use headphones/earphones Disconnect the remote control from
while driving, cycling, or operating the Walkman, then connect it again.
any motorized vehicle. It may
create a traffic hazard and is illegal The radio and playback operates
in some areas. It can also be but recording is not possible.
potentially dangerous to play your This condition may occur when the
headsets at high volume while batteries become weak. Replace the
walking, especially at pedestrian batteries with new ones.
crossings.
You should exercise extreme
Specifications
caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
Radio section
Preventing hearing damage
Frequency range (For "Eur"
Do not use headphones/earphones
indication)
at high volume. Hearing experts
FM: 87.5–108 MHz
advise against continuous, loud and
AM: 531–1,602 kHz
extended play. If you experience a
ringing in your ears, reduce volume
Tape section
or discontinue use.
Frequency response
(Dolby NR off)
Caring for others
Playback: 20–18,000 Hz
Keep the volume at a moderate
Recording/playback: 100–8,000 Hz
level. This will allow you to hear
Output
outside sounds and to be
Headphones (2REMOTE jack)
considerate to the people around
Load impedance 8–300 ohms
you.
Power output
4 mW + 4 mW (16 ohms)
Maintenance
General
To clean the tape head and
Power requirements
path 1.5 V
Use the cleaning cassette CHK-1 Rechargeable battery
(not supplied) every 10 hours of One R6 (size AA) battery
Dimensions (w/h/d)
use.
Approx. 109 x 78.6 x 26.4 mm
(4 3 / x 3 1 / x 1 1 / inches) incl.
Note 8 8 16
projecting parts and controls
• Use only the recommended cleaning
Mass
cassette.
Approx. 150 g
Approx. 215 g (7.6 oz) incl.
To clean the exterior
rechargeable battery and cassette
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened
Supplied accessories
in water. Do not use alcohol,
Battery case (1)
benzine or thinner.
Stereo earphones with remote
control (1)
Note
Clip (1)
• Clean the headphones/earphones Battery charger (1)
plug and microphone plug
AC plug adaptor (1) (excluding
periodically. Australian, Hong Kong, Chinese,
and Korean models)
Rechargeable battery (NC-6WM,
Troubleshooting 1.2 V, 600 mAh, Ni-Cd) (1)
Rechargeable battery carrying
The cassette holder does not
case (1)
open.
Carrying pouch (1)
• If the tape is playing, stop and Stereo microphone (1)
then slide OPEN. Microphone stand (1)
Sony R6P(SR) battery(1)
• This condition may occur when
(tourist model only)
you remove the power sources
during playback, or when you use
Design and specifications are subject
exhausted dry or rechargeable
to change without notice.
battery. Set the power sources
again or replace the exhausted
battery with a new one.
The volume is not turned up.
If " " appears for AVLS display,
press SET so that " " disappears.
A beep sounds and recording is
not possible when REC is slid.
• If the tab of the tape is broken off,
cover the tab hole with adhesive
tape.
• If "REV" appears, open the
cassette holder then close it so that
"FWD" appears.