Sony Walkman WM-EX20 Operating Instructions page 2

English
D Emphasizing Sound
Using Other
Fig. D-A)
Functions
A
1
Adjusting playback mode
(see Fig. D-A)
You can adjust the playback
direction mode (s or d) as
SOUND
well as the BL SKIP mode (on or
off).
MODE
1 Press MODE repeatedly. With
each press the indications
change as follows:
B
B s
VOLUME
v
* Mega Surround is a new sound
s BL SKIP
v
d
v
d BL SKIP
• When "BL SKIP" is displayed, the
tape is fast-forwarded to the next
track if there is a blank space of
longer than 12 seconds. You will
hear repeated sets of three short
C Notes
beeps when skipping a blank.
• If the sound becomes distorted in the
• When "s" is displayed, both
sides of the tape is played
repeatedly.
• When "d" is displayed, both
sides of the tape is played once (if
you start from side B, only side B • You cannot change the mode during
will be played).
• The setting is stored as long as the
HOLD
Notes
• You cannot adjust the playback
mode during fast-forward or
Protecting Your Hearing
rewind.
— AVLS (Automatic
• The setting is stored as long as the
battery is not replaced. Volume Limiter System)
HOLD indication
(see Fig. D-B)
HOLD / HOLD
Note on BL SKIP
1
• The BL SKIP function detects a blank
of 12 seconds or longer. If there is
noise between the tracks, these
HOLD
OPEN OPERATION functions may not recognize the To cancel the AVLS function
blank and may not operate.
Set the VOLUME switch on the
Likewise, if there is a low-level
main unit to NORM or MAX.
segment within a track, these
functions may recognize it as a blank
HOLD/OPERATION switch Locking the controls
space.
HOLD/OPERATION
— HOLD function
HOLD/OPERATION
Playing a tape recorded (see Fig. D-C)
with the Dolby* B NR
On the remote control, slide the
system HOLD switch in the direction of the
E
arrow to lock the controls.
Hold down SOUND until ";"
On the main unit, slide the HOLD/
appears in the display.
Terminals Terminals OPERATION switch so that
To cancel Dolby B NR, hold down
"HOLD" becomes visible and the
SOUND again until ";"
operation button is locked.
disappears.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured
under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
"DOLBY"and the double-D symbol
; are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Notes
• You cannot turn on/off the Dolby B
Terminals Terminals
NR function during fast-forward or
rewind.
• The setting is stored as long as the
battery is not replaced.
On the remote control
B Additional Tape operation is not possible.
(see
Use the supplied remote control • Insert a cassette tape.
Information
only with this unit.
The volume cannot be turned up.
Press SOUND repeatedly. With
On headphones/earphones
• If AVLS is on, turn it off by setting
each press, the indications
Precautions
Road safety the VOLUME switch on the main
change as follows:
Do not use headphones/earphones
unit to NORM or MAX.
SURROUND while driving, cycling, or operating
On rechargeable battery and
(Mega Surround*): Dynamic
charger any motorized vehicle. It may create
The tape fast forwards by itself
Surround Sound a traffic hazard and is illegal in
• Remove the charger unit from the during playback.
MB (Mega Bass): emphasizes
some areas. It can also be
wall outlet as soon as possible • BL SKIP is activated. Deactivate
bass sound (moderate potentially dangerous to play your
after the rechargeable battery has BL SKIP.
headphones/earphones at high
effect) been charged. Overcharging may
RV (Sound Revitalizer): volume while walking, especially at
damage the rechargeable battery. The sound contains noise.
pedestrian crossings.
emphasizes treble • The battery charger and the
• Use the unit away from radio
sound You should exercise extreme
rechargeable battery may become
wave-emitting devices such as
caution or discontinue use in
none: normal (no effect) warm during charging, but this is
cellular phones.
potentially hazardous situations.
not a problem.
• Do not tear off the film on the
The display and the operations
Preventing hearing damage
mode combining the SRS rechargeable battery.
Do not use headphones/earphones are not normal.
Headphone technology of SRS Labs, •Use only the supplied battery
• Remove the power sources for 15
at high volume. Hearing experts
Inc., and the MEGA BASS charger to charge the supplied
seconds or more, and then set
advise against continuous, loud and
technology of Sony Corporation. rechargeable battery.
them again.
extended play. If you experience a
SRS Headphone and the symbol
• Be sure not to short-circuit the
ringing in your ears, reduce volume
are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in
battery. When you carry it with
or discontinue use.
the United States and selected
you, use the supplied carrying Specifications
foreign countries.
case. If you are not using the case,
Caring for others
SRS Headphone technology is
do not carry the battery with other
Keep the volume to a moderate Tape section
incorporated under license from SRS
metallic objects such as keys rings level. This will allow you to hear
Labs, Inc.
in your pocket. outside sounds and to be Frequency response
(Dolby NR off)
• If the rechargeable battery is new considerate to the people around
or has not been used for a long you.
Output
time, it may not be charged
SURROUND mode, limit the volume
on the main unit by setting the completely until you use it several
VOLUME switch on the main unit to times. Maintenance
NORM or AVLS MIN, or select a • The nameplate indicating the
General
different sound mode. operating voltage, power To clean the tape head and
path
consumption, etc. is located on the Power requirements
fast-forward or rewind. bottom exterior of the battery Use the cleaning cassette CHK-1W
charger. (not supplied) for every 10 hours of
battery is not replaced.
use.
On batteries
Dimensions (w/h/d)
• Do not charge a dry battery. Note
• Do not carry the dry or • Use only the recommended cleaning
rechargeable batteries with coins cassette.
or other metallic objects. It can Mass
generate heat if the positive and To clean the exterior
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened
negative terminals of the batteries
Set the VOLUME switch on the
are accidentally contacted by a in water. Do not use alcohol,
main unit to AVLS MIN. metallic object. benzine or thinner. Supplied accessories
• When you do not use the
Walkman for a long time, remove Notes
• Clean the headphones/earphones
the battery to avoid any damage
caused by battery leakage and and remote control plugs
subsequent corrosion. periodically.
• Clean the terminals periodically
On handling with a cotton swab or a soft cloth as
illustrated (see Fig. E).
• Do not drop the unit or give a
shock to the unit, or it may cause a
malfunction.
Troubleshooting
• Do not leave the unit in a location
near heat sources, or in a
The BL SKIP, AMS, or the Repeat
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or sand, moisture, Single Track function does not
rain, mechanical shock, or in a car
operate properly.
with its windows closed. • Charge the rechargeable battery
• The LCD display may become
or replace the battery with a new
hard to see or slow down when
Sony alkaline battery.
using the unit at high
temperatures (above 40˚C/104°F)
You hear error beeps and you
Design and specifications subject to
or at low temperatures (below
cannot operate the unit.
change without notice.
0˚C/32°F). At room temperature,
• Charge the rechargeable battery
the display will return to its
or replace the battery with a new
normal operating condition.
Sony alkaline battery.
• If the unit has not been used for a
long period of time, set it in the
The unit does not operate at all.
playback mode to warm it up for
• Charge the rechargeable battery
a few minutes before you start
or replace the battery with a new
using again.
Sony alkaline battery.
On tapes longer than 90 • HOLD is activated. Deactivate
minutes HOLD.
We do not recommend the use of
tapes longer than 90 minutes except
for a long continuous playback.
They are very thin and tend to be
stretched easily.
* SRS Labs. SRS
•
Headphone Sony
MEGA BASS
D -
•
SRS Headphone
A 4 0 ˚ C
SRS Labs.
0 ˚ C
BL SKIP
s
SRS Labs.
•
d SRS Headphone
1 B
• SURROUND
MODE
s
VOLUME NORM
v
AVLS MIN
s BL SKIP
v
d •
v
d BL SKIP
•
• BL SKIP 12
D-B
•
1 VOLUME
s
AVLS MIN
Playback: 30–18,000 Hz
•
Headphones (REMOTEi jack)
d
Load impedance 8–300 ohms
VOLUME
B B
NORM MAX
1.5 V •
One rechargeable battery or
D-C
one R6 (size AA) battery
•
Approx. 78.7 x 108.6 x 18.7 mm
HOLD
(3 1 ⁄ x 4 3 ⁄ x 3 ⁄ inches), incl.
8 8 4
projecting parts and controls • BL SKIP 12 HOLD/
O P E R A T I O N
Approx. 180 g (6.4 oz.)
HOLD
Approx. 240 g (8.5 oz.) (incl.
rechargeable battery and cassette)
Battery case (1)
CHK-1W
Stereo earphones with remote
control (1)
Battery charger (1) *
Rechargeable battery
•
NC-6WM, 1.2V, 600mAh, Ni-Cd SOUND
(1) (U.S.A., Canada, European,
; •
Australian, and Hong Kong
model)
NH-14WM, 1.2V, 1400mAh, Ni- SOUND ;
MH (1) (Other countries
•
model)
*
Rechargeable battery carrying case
•
(1)
•
DOLBY D ;
Carrying pouch (1)
•
AC plug adaptor (1) (Except for •
U.S.A., Canada, European,
Australian, Korean, and Hong •
E
Kong model)
•
•
•
D-A
•
1 SOUND
•
Sony
SURROUND
Mega
•
Surround*
•
Sony
M B M e g a •
Bass
R V S o u n d
Revitalizer • Walkman
• Sony
1 SOUND
• HOLD
D-A
HOLD SURROUND
BL SKIP on off (Mega Surround
(
s
d
•
MB (
1 MODE
• AVLS RV (
VOLUME s
B
90 NORM MAX v
s BL SKIP
AVLS
* Mega Surround
v
SRS Labs, Inc.
d
Sony
v
• BL SKIP BL SKIP
d BL SKIP
SRS Headphone
• • "BL SKIP"
12
SRS Headphone
Labs, Inc.
• 15
• "s" • SURROUND
NORM
• "d"
1
•
B
B
•
30–18,000 Hz
•
REMOTEi
8–300
•
D-B
1
BL SKIP AVLS MIN
• BL SKIP 12
1.5 V AVLS
NORM MAX
R6 AA
10
78.7 108.6 18.7 mm
180 g Dolby* B NR
240
HOLD/OPERATION
g
";"
1
SOUND
1 Dolby B NR ";"
1 SOUND
N C -
*
6WM 1.2V 600mAh Ni-
C d1
DOLBY ; •
N H -
14WM 1.2V 1400mAh Ni-
MH 1
1
•
1
Dolby B NR
1 •
•
•
•
•
D-A
•
•
10
(Dolby NR off)
CHK-1W
30–18,000 Hz
)*):
•
REMOTEi
) •
)
1.5V
: •
R6 AA
(w/h/d)
SRS
•
78.7 x 108.6 x 18.7 mm
MEGA BASS
•
•
180 g
SRS Labs, Inc
• LCD 40˚C
240 g
E
0˚C
SRS
(1)
BL SKIP AMS Repeat
•
VOLUME
• NC-6WM 1.2V 600mAh Ni-Cd
AVLS MIN
Sony (1)
NH-14WM 1.2V 1400mAh Ni-
90
MH (1)
90
•
Sony
AC
— AVLS
•
VOLUME Sony
• HOLD
HOLD
VOLUME
•
— HOLD
D-C • AVLS
VOLUME
HOLD
NORM MAX
AVLS
"HOLD"
• BL SKIP
BL SKIP
•
• 15
8–300
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
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