Sony Walkman WM-EX674 - Cassette Player Manual

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Operating instructions (2 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Preparations
2 Playing a Tape
3 Using Other Functions
4 Precautions
5 Specifications
6 Documents / Resources
- 6.1 References
- 6.2 Download manual

Sony Walkman WM-EX674 - Cassette Player Manual

Preparations

burn hazard
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Prepare a dry battey (not supplied) or the rechargeable battery (supplied).

Dry Battery
Attach the supplied battery case, and then insert one R6 (size AA) battery with correct polarity.
Inserting the battery

Note

For maximum performance we recommend that you use a Sony alkaline battery.

Rechargeable Battery

Insert the supplied rechargeable battery (NC-6WM) into the charger with correct polarity.
Plug in the charger to the house current (mains).

UK model: Full charging takes about 3.5 hours.

European Continent model: Full charging takes about 2.5 hours.
Insert the fully charged battery into the rechargeable battery compartment.

You can charge the battery about 300 times.

When to replace/charge the battery
Replace or charge the battery when the BATT lamp goes out.

Note

After the battery is replaced, the setting of the FUNCTION button will be erased.

Playing a Tape

Insert a cassette and if the HOLD function is on, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow to unlock the controls.
Press REPEAT on the main unit, or if using the remote control, press (play) (stop).
Adjust the volume with VOL.

Playback will switch automatically to the other side when the tape reaches the end of the side. Then playback will switch repeatedly.

When adjusting the volume on the main unit
Set the VOL control on the remote control at maximum.

When adjusting the volume on the remote control
Set the VOL control on the main unit to around 6.

Operation on the main unit

Device Overview

To	Press
Switch playback to the other side	REPEAT during playback
Stop playback
Fast forward*	FF• AMS during stop
Rewind*	REW• AMS during stop
Repeat the current track (Repeat Single Track function)	REPEAT 2 seconds or more during playback To stop a single repeat, press it again.

Operation on the remote control

To	Press
Switch playback to the other side	2 seconds or more during playback
Stop playback	once during playback
Fast forward*	FF during stop
Rewind*	REW during stop
Repeat the current track (Repeat Single Track function)	twice during playback To stop a single repeat, press once.

* If on the remote control is pressed during fast forward or rewind, the Walkman switches to playback.

Other Tape Operations

On the remote control, press FF or REW.

To	Press
Play the next track/ succeeding 9 tracks from the beginning (AMS**)	FF• AMS once/ repeatedly during playback
Play the current track/ previous 8 tracks from the beginning (AMS**)	REW• AMS once/ repeatedly during playback
Play the other side from the beginning (Skip Reverse function)	FF• AMS 2 seconds or more during stop
Play the same side from the beginning (Rewind Auto Play function)	REW• AMS 2 seconds or more during stop

** Automatic Music Sensor

Using Other Functions

To Skip a Long Space Between Tracks (BL SKIP Function)

While holding down FUNCTION, press FF•AMS. The BL SKIP indication lights up and you will hear a short beep. (The indication goes off when you release FUNCTION.)
To cancel the BL SKIP function, repeat the procedure again. The BL SKIP indication goes out and you will hear two short beeps.
To confirm the status, press FUNCTION. The BL SKIP indication lights up if the function is activated.

To Play a Tape recorded with the Dolby B NR System

While holding down FUNCTION, press . The NR indication lights up and you will hear a short beep. (The indication goes out when you release FUNCTION.)

To cancel the Dolby NR function, repeat the procedure again.
The NR indication goes out and you will hear two short beeps.

To confirm the status, press FUNCTION. The NR indication lights up if the function is activated.

*Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Emphasizing Sound

While holding down FUNCTION, press REPEAT repeatedly. With each press, the sound indication lamps light up as follows. (The indications go off when you release FUNCTION.)
Using the Emphasizing Sound function

RV (Sound Revitalizer): emphasizes treble sound MB (Mega Bass): emphasizes bass sound GRV (Groove): emphasizes deeper bass sound

Note

If the sound is distorted with the mode "GRV", turn down the volume of the main unit or select other modes.

To confirm the status
Press FUNCTION. The lamps light up to indicate active sound emphasis.

Protecting Your Hearing - AVLS Function

When AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) is turned on, the maximum volume is kept down to protect your ears.

While holding down FUNCTION, press REW• AMS. The AVLS indication lights up and you will hear a short beep. (The indication goes out when you release FUNCTION.)

To cancel the AVLS function, repeat the procedure again. The AVLS indication goes out and you will hear two short beeps.

To confirm the status, press FUNCTION. The AVLS indication lights up if the function is activated.

Locking the Controls - HOLD Function

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to lock the controls.

Precautions

On rechargeable battery and charger

Remove the charger unit from the wall outlet as soon as possible after the rechargeable battery has been charged. Overcharging may damage the rechargeable battery.
The battery charger and the rechargeable battery may become warm during charging, but this is not a problem.
Do not tear off the film on the rechargeable battery.
Use only the supplied battery charger to charge the supplied rechargeable battery.
Be sure not to short-circuit the battery. When you carry it with you, use the supplied carrying case. If you are not using the case, do not carry the battery with other metallic objects such as keys rings in your pocket.
If the rechargeable battery is new or has not been used for a long time, it may not be charged completely until you use it several times.
The nameplate indicating the operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located on the bottom exterior of the battery charger.

On batteries

Do not charge a dry battery.
Do not carry the dry or rechargeable batteries with coins or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the batteries are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.
When you do not use the Walkman for a long time, remove the battery to avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion.

On handling

Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, mechanical shock, or in a car with its windows closed.
Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long continuous playback.
If the unit has not been used for long, set it in the playback mode to warm up for a few minutes before you start using again.

On the remote control

Use the supplied remote control only with this unit.

On headphones/earphones

Road safety
Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headphones/earphones at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.
You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Preventing hearing damage
Do not use headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

Caring for others
Keep the volume to a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

On maintenance

To clean the tape head and path
Use the cleaning cassette CHK-1W (not supplied) every 10 hours of use.
Use only the recommended cleaning cassette.

To clean the exterior
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
Clean the headphones/earphones and remote control plugs periodically.

Note

Clean the headphones/earphones and remote control plugs and battery case terminals (both inside and outside) periodically.

Specifications

Frequency response (Dolby NR off)
Playback: 30 - 18,000 Hz
Output
Headphones (iREMOTE jack)
Load impedance 8 - 300 ohms
Power requirements
1.5 V
Rechargeable battery
One R6 (size AA) battery
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 77.7 x 109.1 x 21.4 mm, incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 140 g
Approx. 205 g (incl. a battery and a cassette)

Supplied accessories

Battery case (1)
Stereo headphones or earphones with remote control (1)
Battery charger (1)
Rechargeable battery (NC-6WM, 1.2 V, 600 mAh, Ni-Cd) (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Battery life (Approx. hours) (in playback) (EIAJ*)
Rechargeable NC-6WM fully charged	12
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)	39
Rechargeable NC-6WM Sony alkaline LR6 (SG) used together	50