Sony Walkman WM-GX652 Operating Instructions

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Radio Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
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GX654
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WM-GX654/GX652
WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony
Corporation.
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Sony Corporation © 1997 Printed in Japan
GX652
2 REMOTE
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
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The instructions in this manual are for WM-GX654 and WM-GX652. Before you
start reading, check your model number. WM-GX654 is the model used for
illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the
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text, for example, "GX654 only".
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GX654 GX652
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FF•AMS
REW•AMS
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MIC
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BATT lamp
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Australian and Hong Kong models Other models
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English
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Rechargeable Battery
Welcome !
(see Fig. A-c)
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
1 Insert the rechargeable battery
WM-GX654/GX652 Radio Cassette-
(NC-6WM) into the charger
Corder.
with correct polarity.
Some features are:
• You can enjoy low bass sounds by
DC IN 1.5 V 2
Plug in the charger to the
the powerful earphone.
mains.
• You can choose from 2 different
Australian and Hong Kong
emphasizing tones: MB (MEGA
models: Full charging takes
BASS) and GRV (GROOVE) to
about 3.5 hours.
adjust to your favorite sound.
Korean model: The full
• LCD menu function that lets you
charging time depends on the
select and switch functions in the
voltage of your mains.
display window of the main unit.
110 V: 10 hours
• Auto Memory Scanning function
220 V: 2.5 hours
that lets you store and recall up to
Other models: The full
16 stations for FM and 8 stations
charging time depends on the
for AM automatically.
voltage of your mains.
• AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
120 V: 10 hours
function that searches the
220-240 V: 2.5 hours
beginning of the current and 2
If the plug does not fit your
previous tracks, and succeeding 3
mains, attach the supplied AC
tracks at high speed.
plug adaptor (excluding
• Useful remote control.
Chinese model).
3 Insert the fully charged battery
zGetting Started
into the rechargeable battery
compartment (see Fig. A-d).
Preparing a Power
When to charge the battery
(see Fig. A-b)
Source
Charge the battery when the BATT
Choose one of the three power
lamp dims. You can charge the
sources below; dry battery,
battery about 300 times.
rechargeable battery, and mains.
Battery life (Approx. hours)
Dry Battery (see Fig. A-a )
HOLD Rechargeable battery (NC-6WM)
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Attach the supplied battery
Tape playback 8
case.
36 (with Sony
alkaline LR6 (SG))
2 Open the battery compartment
Radio reception 9
lid, and insert an R6 (size AA)
37 (with Sony
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dry battery (not supplied) like alkaline LR6 (SG))
the illustration in this manual.
VOLUME MIC recording 4
13 (with Sony
alkaline LR6 (SG))
When to replace the battery
OPEN Radio recording 3
(see Fig. A-b)
9 (with Sony
Replace the battery with a new one
alkaline LR6 (SG))
when the BATT lamp dims.
* Measured value by the standard of
c
EIAJ (Electronic Industries
Battery life (Approx. hours)
(PB)
Association of Japan). (Using a Sony
MODE NR SOUND AVLS FM MODE
(EIAJ*)
HF series cassette tape)
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alkaline R6P Notes
LR6 (SG) (SR)
• The battery life may shorten
MENU BATT SET
Tape playback 29 8
depending on the operation of the
Radio reception 30 8
unit.
p
MENU SET MIC recording 10 3.5 • Do not tear off the film on the
Radio recording 6.5 2 rechargeable battery.
• Use the Sony NC-6WM rechargeable
* Measured value by the standard of
battery only with the supplied
EIAJ (Electronic Industries
battery charger or with the
REC Association of Japan). (Using a Sony
separately sold battery charger for
HF series cassette tape)
Sony NC-6WM.
• Remove the charger unit from the
Note wall outlet as soon as possible after
• The battery life may shorten the rechargeable battery has been
depending on the operation of the charged. Overcharging may damage
unit.
the rechargeable battery.
• The battery charger and the
ISS p
For maximum performance we
rechargeable battery may become
recommend that you use an alkaline
warm during charging, but it is not a
battery. problem.
• Be sure not to short-circuit the
Notes battery. When you carry it with you,
• Do not charge a dry battery. use the supplied carrying case. If
• When you do not use the Walkman you do not use the carrying case, do
for a long time, remove the battery not carry with other metallic objects
to avoid any damage caused by such as keys in your pocket.
Side A
battery leakage and subsequent
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corrosion.
• When the battery becomes weak, the
Walkman may not operate normally.
Tab for side A
Replace the battery with a new one.
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When adjusting the volume on
House Current (mains)
the Walkman Recording
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(see Fig. ) (excluding
Set the VOL control on the
(see Fig. E-a)
Korean model)
remote control at maximum.
You can record radio programmes
Remove the rechargeable battery if
When adjusting the volume on from the built-in radio, or record
inserted and attach the battery case.
the remote control with the supplied microphone. In
Connect the AC power adaptor
either case, use a new or fully
AC-E15HG (not supplied) to the DC Set the VOLUME control on the
charged battery.
IN 1.5 V of the battery case and to Walkman to around 6.
the mains. Do not use any other AC
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power adaptor. Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape
To Press (see
Fig. D-b) with the side you want to
record facing the tape holder.
play the other side œ during
playback When you open the cassette
Polarity of
p(stop) holder, "FWD" will appear in
the plug stop playback
the display window.
fast forward FF•AMS
during stop
If "REV" is displayed, open and
Connecting the rewind REW•AMS close the cassette holder so that
during stop "FWD" appears.
Earphones
find the beginning FF•AMS once/
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(see Fig. B-a) of the next track/ repeatedly
Select a recording source:
succeeding 3 tracks during
1 (AMS*) playback
Connect the micro plug firmly To record from the radio
find the beginning REW•AMS
to the remote control (GX654 Tune in to a station you want to
of the current track/ once/
only). previous 2 tracks repeatedly record (see "Listening to the
(AMS) during Radio"). When recording FM
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playback
Connect the remote control to programmes, make sure the
2REMOTE. play the same side REW•AMS earphones are plugged in as
from the beginning for two
You can put the longer they serve as an aerial.
(Rewind Auto seconds or
earphone cord behind your
Play function) more during
neck. stop To record with the
microphone
play the other side FF•AMS for two
To use the supplied clip from the beginning seconds or Connect the supplied
(see Fig. B-b) (Skip Reverse more during microphone to the MIC (PLUG
function) stop
IN POWER) jack. You can use
Position the earphones cord
* Automatic Music Sensor the supplied microphone stand
through the guides on the supplied
as illustrated (see Fig. E-b).
clip as shown. Fasten the clip to
Notes on AMS
your clothes.
3
• The beeps differ in relation to the
Slide REC.
(EIAJ*)
track number being searched. When
"REC" appears in the display
finding the beginning of the next 3
and recording starts after about
tracks during AMS operations,
Releasing HOLD two seconds.
beeps "• – – –" (beep followed by
Recording stops at the end of
(see Fig. C) three long beeps) are emitted
the side.
repeatedly. Likewise, when finding
The HOLD function locks the
the beginning of the previous 2
Walkman to prevent from operating To stop recording
tracks, beeps "•• – – –" are emitted
when you accidentally press a Press p.
repeatedly. While the remaining
button. If the Walkman is locked, tracks are reduced, the number of
unlock it before operating. long beeps are reduced accordingly. To reduce noise while
• To operate the AMS, you need a
recording AM programmes
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Slide HOLD to the opposite blank of 4 seconds or longer between
Set the ISS (Interference Suppress
the tracks. Therefore, if there is noise
direction of the arrow. Switch) to the position that reduces
between the tracks, this function will
noise the most.
not detect the blank and will not
To lock the Walkman
operate. Likewise, if the recording
Slide HOLD to the direction of the To prevent a tape from
level is moderately low within a
arrow.
being accidentally recorded
track, this function may inaccurately
over (see Fig. E-c)
operate.
To lock and unlock the
Break off the tabs from side A and/
remote control
To select playback mode or B. To reuse the tape for
See "Using the remote control". (PB) (see Fig. D-c)
recording, cover the tab hole with
adhesive tape.
Press MENU repeatedly in the
playback and stop mode to set the
zOperating the
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cursor to MODE (PB) in the display.
• Do not use a CrO
Walkman Then press SET to select the desired
(TYPE IV) tape, otherwise the sound
mode.
may be distorted when you play
back the tape, or the previous
Playing a Tape To play Select
recording may not be erased
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both sides repeatedly completely.
(see Fig. D-a)
both sides once Å • Do not connect or disconnect the
from the side facing
The Auto Tape Selector headphones to 2REMOTE while
the cassette holder
automatically selects the tape recording from the radio. The
(normal (TYPE I), CrO (TYPE II), or recording condition may change
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To play a tape recorded with abruptly, or noise may be recorded.
metal (TYPE IV)) for playback.
Dolby* NR (PB) system • When recording with the
1 (see Fig. D-c) microphone, do not place it near a
Insert a cassette.
lamp cord or a fluorescent lamp to
Press MENU repeatedly in the
2 avoid noise interference.
playback or stop mode to set the
Press œ to start playing then
• If a howling effect occurs, turn down
cursor to a NR (PB) (Dolby noise
adjust the volume.
the volume.
reduction) in the display. Then
If the earphones do not fit to
• While recording, only the p (stop)
press SET to show "ON".
your ears or the sound is
operation functions.
unbalanced, turn round the • MB/GRV mode does not affect
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured
earphones a little to fit to your recording.
under license from Dolby
ears firmly. • During recording, the LCD menu
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
function is inoperable.
"DOLBY"and the double-D symbol
a are trademarks of Dolby
(turn over)
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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(TYPE II) or metal
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