Sony Walkman WM-GX688 Operating Instructions Manual page 56

Recording
You can record radio programs
from the built-in radio, or record
with the supplied microphone.
In either case, use a new or fully
charged battery.
Note
• If the record-protect tab is
broken, you cannot record on
that side.
1
Insert a normal (TYPE I)
tape.
To record on both sides
Insert the cassette with the
side to be first recorded
on as the FWD (forward)
side*.
* Make sure that "FWD" is
displayed. If not, press and
hold x until "REV" changes
to "FWD".
To record on one side
only
Insert the cassette with the
side to be recorded on as
the REV (reverse) side**.
**Make sure that "REV" is
displayed. If not, press and
hold x until "FWD" changes
to "REV".
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Note
• When the cassette holder is
opened, the direction of the
tape will be automatically set
to "FWD".
2
Select a recording source:
To record with the
microphone
Connect the supplied
microphone to the MIC
(PLUG IN POWER) jack.
To record from the radio
Tune in to the station you
want to record (see
"Listening to the Radio").
3
Slide REC.
"REC" appears in the
display and recording
starts after about 2
seconds.
If you have started
recording from the FWD
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).