Sony WM-GX788 Marketing Operating Instructions

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2-178-013-12(1)
Radio Cassette-Corder
Operating instructions
WM-GX788
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©2003 Sony Corporation Printed in China
"WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo
products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it
is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
For customers in the United States
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Owner's Record
The model number is located on the front and the serial number is located
inside the cassette holder. Record these numbers in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. WM-GX788
Serial No.
Product registration
Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/productregistration.
<http://www.sony.com/productregistration>
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new
products, services, and other important announcements. Registering your
product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product
needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
AC-E15HG (not supplied)
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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FWD (forward) side
REV (reverse) side
Plug in firmly.
VOL*
i
VOL
SET HOLD
MENU
FF/CUE
REW/REVIEW
Y•REPEAT**
x
CHG
HOLD
F
ISS
MIC**
MENU
SET
REC
x
G
Side A
Tab for side A
* There is a tactile dot beside VOL on the main unit to show the direction to
turn up the volume.
** The button or jack has a tactile dot.
DC IN 1.5 V
When to replace/
Note
charge the battery C
Tapes recorded with setting to
" " cannot be played Replace or charge the battery
properly on a cassette player/
when " " flashes in the display.
tape recorder without this
Battery life* (Approx. hours)
function.
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)**
• To prevent fire, do not cover
Tape playback 44
the ventilation of the apparatus
with newspapers, table-cloths,
Radio reception 56
curtains, etc. And don't place
MIC recording 15
lighted candles on the
apparatus. Radio recording 12
• To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not place objects
Rechargeable battery
filled with liquids, such as
NH-14WM (A)
vases, on the apparatus.
Tape playback 26
• Certain countries may regulate
disposal of the battery used to
Radio reception 34
power this product. Please
MIC recording 9
consult with your local
REW –
authority. Radio recording 7
FF +
Preparations
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** and
Y•x
Rechargeable NH-14WM (A)
Prepare a dry battery (not
Tape playback 70
supplied) or the rechargeable
Radio reception 90
battery (supplied).
MIC recording 24
Dry Battery
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Radio recording 19
Attach the supplied battery case,
and then insert one R6 (size AA)
* Measured value by the standard
battery with correct polarity.
of JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology
Note
Industries Association). (Using a
Sony HF series cassette tape)
For maximum performance we
recommend that you use a Sony ** When using a Sony LR6(SG)
"STAMINA" alkaline dry battery
alkaline battery.
(produced in Japan).
Rechargeable Battery
Notes
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• The battery life may be shorter
Charge the rechargeable battery
depending on the operating
before using it for the first time.
condition, the surrounding
temperature and battery type.
1 Insert the supplied • The AVLS setting (see "Using the
Menu") will be cancelled when
rechargeable battery NH-
you replace the battery.
14WM (A) into the
rechargeable battery
House Current D
compartment with correct
polarity. You must purchase an AC power
2 Connect the supplied AC adaptor AC-E15HG to operate
power adaptor to the charging this unit using house current.
stand, plug in the AC power Remove the rechargeable battery
adaptor to the house current if inserted. Attach the battery case
(mains).
and connect the AC power
If the plug does not fit to your
adaptor AC-E15HG (not supplied)
mains, attach the supplied AC
to the DC IN 1.5 V jack of the
plug adaptor (Saudi Arabian
battery case and to the wall outlet.
model only).
Do not use any other AC power
3 Place the main unit on the
adaptor.
charging stand.
Specifications for AC-E15HG
The CHG lamp will light up.
vary for each area. Check your
Full charging takes about 6
local voltage and the polarity of
hours.
the plug before purchasing.
The CHG lamp will go off
when the battery is fully
charged.
Note
Do not use the unit while charging.
Remove the unit from the charging
stand when using it.
– If you operate the unit while
charging, the battery will not be
charged.
– If you operate the unit while
charging, it may cause
malfunction.
– Do not place the unit on the
charging stand without the
rechargeable battery. Otherwise, it
may cause malfunction.
• A-B Repeat stops automatically
To Press
Playing a Tape
after repeating 50 times.
Play the next FF/CUE (FF + • Do not use the A-B Repeat
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track/ on the remote function with tapes longer than 90
succeeding 9 control) once/ minutes. If you do, the tape may
tracks from the repeatedly be damaged.
1 Insert a cassette and if the
beginning during playback
HOLD function is on, slide
(AMS**)
the HOLD switch in the
Recording
Play the current REW/REVIEW
opposite direction of the
track/previous (REW – on the
arrow to unlock the You can record radio programs
8 tracks from remote control)
controls. from the built-in radio, or record
the beginning once/repeatedly
with the supplied microphone. In
2 Press MENU repeatedly to (AMS**) during playback
either case, use a new or fully
set "__" (the cursor) in the
Play the other FF/CUE (FF +
charged battery.
display to REC/PB. Then side from the on the remote
press SET to select " " beginning control) for 2
Note
(Skip Reverse seconds or more
or none (normal speed)
If the record-protect tab is broken,
function) during stop
which is the same position you cannot record on that side.
Play the same REW/REVIEW
as that used for recording.
side from the (REW – on the
To playback commercially 1 Insert a normal (TYPE I)
beginning remote contorl)
available music tape, etc., tape.
(Rewind Auto for 2 seconds or
To record on both sides
select normal (no
Play function) more during
indication). Insert the cassette with the
stop
side to be first recorded on
3 Press Y•REPEAT on the
as the FWD (forward)
main unit and adjust the * Press Y•x on the remote
side*.
volume with VOL. (On the control during fast forward or
rewind to start playback. * Make sure that "FWD" is
remote control, press
**Automatic Music Sensor displayed. If not, press and
Y(play)•x(stop).)
hold x until "REV" changes to
A-B Repeat "FWD".
When adjusting the volume on
To record on one side
the remote control A-B Repeat plays back repeatedly
only
Set the VOL control on the main any portion of the tape you
Insert the cassette with the
unit to around 6. specified. Specify by tagging the
side to be recorded on as
beginning (point A) and the end
When adjusting the volume on
the REV (reverse) side**.
(point B) of the portion during
the main unit
**Make sure that "REV" is
playback.
Set the VOL control on the remote
displayed. If not, press and
control at maximum. hold x until "FWD" changes
On the main unit
to "REV".
Operation on the remote 1 Press Y•REPEAT for 2
Note
control seconds or more during
When the cassette holder is
playback to tag point A.
To Press
opened, the direction of the tape
"A-" will flash in the display of
will be automatically set to
Switch Y•x for 2 the main unit.
"FWD".
playback to seconds or more 2 Press Y•REPEAT again to
2 Press MENU repeatedly to
the other side during playback
tag point B.
set the cursor in the
"A-B" will flash and the tape
Stop playback Y•x once
display to REC/PB. Then
will move rapidly to point A.
during playback
Then "REP" appears in the press SET to select "
display and the specified or none (normal speed).
Operation on the main
portion is played repeatedly.
Normal (no indication)
unit
(4.8cm/s): for optimum
On the remote control
To Press
sound. Recommended for
1 Press Y•x twice quickly
Switch Y•REPEAT normal recordings.
during playback to tag point A.
playback to during playback 2× (2.4cm/s): for double
2 Press Y•x once more to tag
the other side
recording time (for
point B.
Stop playback x (stop) example, 120 minutes
The tape will be rewound to
using both sides of a 60-
point A. Then the specified
portion is played repeatedly. minute cassette). Suitable
Other tape operations
for recording conferences,
To Press
To stop the A-B Repeat
dictations, etc. Not
playback
Fast forward* FF/CUE (FF + recommended for
on the remote Press Y•REPEAT on the main
recording music.
control) during unit.
3 Select a recording source:
stop On the remote control, press
Y•x.
To record with the
Rewind* REW/REVIEW
microphone
(REW – on the
To reset A-B Repeat
Connect the supplied
remote contorl)
When you want to change a
microphone to the MIC
during stop
specific portion, stop the A-B
(PLUG IN POWER) jack.
Search forward Press and hold
Repeat playback and tag point A
during FF/CUE (FF + You can attach the
and point B again.
playback on the remote microphone to your
(CUE) control) and
Notes clothes.
release it at the
To record from the radio
• You cannot specify a repeat
point you want.
portion that includes both sides of
Tune in to the station you
the tape.
Search Press and hold
want to record (see
• You cannot specify a repeat
backward REW/REVIEW
"Listening to the Radio").
portion shorter than 2 seconds.
during (REW – on the
• After repeated operation, the
playback remote control)
actual portion that is played back
(REVIEW) and release it at
may shift somewhat from the
the point you
exact portion specified with the
want.
tags due to tape slack.
4 Slide REC.
" " appears in the
display and recording
starts after about 2
seconds.
If you have started
recording from the FWD
F
side, recording will switch
to reverse side
automatically at the end of
the FWD side.
To stop recording
Press x (on the remote control,
press Y•x to stop recording).
To reduce noise while
recording AM programs
Set the ISS (Interference Suppress
Switch) to the position that
reduces noise the most.
To monitor the recording
sound
You can monitor the recording
sound through headphones/
earphones. Adjust monitoring
level using VOL.
Note
You may hear some noise in the
monitor sound in the RV, MB, or
GRV mode (see "Using the Menu"),
but this does not affect recording.
Notes on recording
• The recording level is fixed.
• Sound emphasis (RV, MB, or
GRV) and AVLS settings do not
affect recording.
• Actual recording will start about 2
seconds (3 seconds when " "
is selected for recording time)
after you slide the REC button.
Slide the REC button about 2
seconds (3 seconds when " "
is selected for recording time)
before the moment you want to
start recording, or you will miss
"
the beginning of your recording.
• When recording on both sides,
recording will not be made for
about 10 seconds while the tape is
switching sides.
• Do not use a high-position (TYPE
II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape. If you
do, the sound may be distorted
when you play back the tape, or
the previous recording may not be
erased completely.
• Do not connect or disconnect the
headphones/earphones to/from
i while recording from the radio.
The recording condition may
change abruptly, or noise may be
recorded.
• To avoid noise interference, do
not place it near a lamp cord or a
fluorescent lamp when recording
with the microphone.
• If a howling effect occurs, turn
down the volume.
• All other operation cannot be
made while recording. For other
operation, stop recording first.
To prevent a tape from
being accidentally
recorded over G
Break off the tabs from side A
and/or B. To reuse the tape for
recording, cover the tab hole with
adhesive tape.
(turn over)