Sony Walkman WM-GX670 Operating Instructions page 2

English
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a
TUNE/ BAND•RADIO ON
Tuning in to and Storing
Listening to the
PRESET+
Radio Stations
Radio (see Fig. E-a)
Automatically
1 (Auto-Memory Scanning
Press BAND • RADIO ON to
function)
turn on the radio.
2 1
Press BAND • RADIO ON
repeatedly to select AM, FM1,
SET 2
TUNE/ or FM2.
PRESET– MENU
3
Press MENU on the main unit
p•RADIO OFF 3
repeatedly and set "__" ( the
b
U.S.A. model Other models cursor) in the display to TUNE
MODE.
4
For manual tuning
1 Press SET to choose
MANUAL.
SET Note
SET
2 Press TUNE/PRESET + or –
• Do not remove the power sources
repeatedly to tune in to the
MENU MENU
desired station.
Keep pressing TUNE/
Storing Radio Stations
PRESET + or – to scan for
stations. Manually (Manual-
For preset tuning Memory function)
1 Press SET to choose
You can preset the stations in any
d
c PRESET.
Excluding U.S.A. model
2 Press TUNE/PRESET + or – order.
repeatedly to recall the
1
desired preset station.
PRESET+ To use preset tuning, preset
TUNE/ BAND•RADIO ON 2
PRESET+ stations first (see "Presetting
Radio Stations").
3
To turn off the radio
Press p•RADIO OFF .
RADIO ON/
4
BAND•OFF
To improve the broadcast
reception
• For AM: The Walkman has a
TUNE/ ENTER
PRESET– PRESET– built-in antenna. Reorient the
Walkman horizontally to obtain
optimum AM reception.
5
• For FM (see Fig. E-b): Extend
the headphones cord, the aerial
F
(U.S.A. model only). Extend the
cord of the remote control, the
aerial (excluding U.S.A. model).
PB TUNE FM PB If the reception is still not good,
SOUND MODE MODE AVLS MODE aNR
press MENU repeatedly to set the Notes
cursor in the display to • If you cannot complete step 4 or 5
FM MODE. Then press SET to
choose from "MONO"
(monaural), "LOCAL" or none • If you preset a new station to the
(stereo) for best reception.
To operate from the remote
To cancel the stored station
SET control (excluding U.S.A.
Follow the procedure above and in
model) (see Fig. E-c)
step 4, instead of tuning in to a
MENU
To turn on the radio, press RADIO
station, press and hold TUNE/
ON/BAND•OFF for more than one
PRESET + or – until "– – – –" is
second (while the tape is in stop
G
displayed. Press ENTER while
mode only).
"– – – –" is flashing. The preset
To tune in or recall a preset station,
number will flash in the display.
press PRESET+ or –.
Press TUNE/PRESET + or –
Excluding U.S.A. model To turn off the radio, press RADIO
repeatedly to select the preset
ON/BAND•OFF.
number you want to cancel and
press ENTER.
Presetting Radio
Stations (see Fig. E-d) Receiving Stations
Outside Your Country
Tape counter
Once you store your favorite
(Excluding European,
HOLD stations in memory, you can play
them easily. You can preset up to 32
Saudi Arabian, and
stations —12 each for FM1 and FM2
Chinese model)
HOLD
and 8 for AM (for the JPn area*, up
(see Fig. E-d)
ENTER/COUNTER RESET to 16 stations — 8 each for FM and
AM).
1
* See "Receiving Stations Outside
Your Country" (Excluding
2
European, Saudi Arabian, and
Chinese model).
3
4 Press BAND • RADIO ON 1 Press MENU repeatedly in the
On rechargeable battery and
repeatedly to select "Eur", playback, stop or radio mode to charger
"JPn", or "USA" and press set the cursor to AVLS in the
• Remove the charger unit from the
ENTER. display. Then press SET to
wall outlet as soon as possible
5 Tune in to and store stations as show " ".
after the rechargeable battery has
necessary following the
been charged. Overcharging may
procedure of "Listening to the To cancel the AVLS function
damage the rechargeable battery.
Press BAND • RADIO ON to Radio" and "Presetting Radio
Press SET so that " " disappears. • The battery charger and the
turn on the radio. Stations".
rechargeable battery may become
Press BAND • RADIO ON
Note warm during charging, but this is
repeatedly to select AM, FM1, Area indication and • If the sound is distorted when you not a problem.
or FM2. frequency range
listen to the bass-boosted sound • Do not tear off the film on the
Press ENTER until "A" appears
with the AVLS function, turn down rechargeable battery.
Area* Frequency range
in the display. the volume.
FM (MHz) AM(kHz) •Use only the supplied battery
The Walkman starts searching
charger to charge the supplied
Eur 87.5–108 531–1,602
and storing stations. Note on the menu mode rechargeable battery.
JPn 76–90 531–1,710
Then the preset number
• The menu setting (except for AVLS) • Be sure not to short-circuit the
USA 87.5–108 530–1,710
appears.
is stored even after the battery is battery. When you carry it with
*Eur : European and other countries replaced.
you, use the supplied carrying
JPn : Japan
case. If you are not using the case,
USA : USA, Canada, and Central do not carry the battery with other
until all the stations are stored.
and South America Using Other
metallic objects such as keys rings
(see Fig. G) in your pocket.
Functions
• If the rechargeable battery is new
Using the Menu
To lock the controls or has not been used for a long
time, it may not be charged
(see Fig. F) — Hold function
Slide HOLD switch on the main completely until you use it several
times.
unit in the direction of the arrow to
Adjusting playback lock the controls of the main unit. • The nameplate indicating the
operating voltage, power
modes To lock the controls on the remote
Press BAND • RADIO ON to
consumption, etc. is located on the
control, slide the HOLD switch on
turn on the radio.
To select playback direction the remote control in the direction bottom exterior of the battery
Press BAND • RADIO ON
mode charger.
of the arrow (excluding U.S.A.
repeatedly to select AM, FM1,
Press MENU repeatedly to set model).
or FM2.
On batteries
"__" (the cursor) in the display to
Press ENTER.
• Do not charge a dry battery.
PB MODE. Then press SET to select To use the tape counter
The frequency digits will flash
• Do not carry the dry or
the desired mode.
in the display. The tape counter is displayed on the
rechargeable batteries with coins
main unit during playback,
Press TUNE/PRESET + or –
or other metallic objects. It can
repeatedly to tune in to the To play Select recording, fast forward, rewind,
generate heat if the positive and
a and stop (except when the radio is
desired station and press both sides repeatedly
negative terminals of the batteries
turned on). The number will
ENTER. Å
both sides once are accidentally contacted by a
The preset number will flash in increase when playing back the
from the FWD side
metallic object.
FWD side, and decrease when
the display.
• When you do not use the
playing back the REV side. To reset
Press TUNE/PRESET + or – To play a tape recorded with
Walkman for a long time, remove
the counter to "000", press ENTER/
repeatedly to select the desired Dolby* NR system
the battery to avoid any damage
COUNTER RESET.
preset number and press
Press MENU repeatedly to set the caused by battery leakage and
ENTER.
cursor in the display to PB a NR
subsequent corrosion.
Notes
The station is preset to the
(Dobly noise reduction). Then press
number of your choice. • The tape counter may show some On the unit
SET to show " ".
deviation.
• Do not drop the unit or give a
• The tape counter will not be
shock to the unit, or it may cause
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured
displayed when the cassette
a malfunction.
while the indications are flashing, under license from Dolby compartment is empty.
• Do not leave the unit in a location
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
repeat from step 3.
near heat sources, or in a
"DOLBY"and the double-D symbol z Additional Information
place subject to direct sunlight,
same preset number, the previously a are trademarks of Dolby
excessive dust or sand, moisture,
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
stored station will be erased.
rain, mechanical shock, or in a car
Precautions
with its windows closed.
Emphasizing Sound • The LCD display may become
For the customers in the
hard to see or slow down when
1 U.S.A.
Press MENU repeatedly to
using the unit at high
RECYCLING NICKEL-
move "__" in the display to
temperatures (above 40˚C/104°F)
SOUND. CADMIUM BATTERIES
or at low temperatures (below
2 Press SET repeatedly to select
Nickel Cadmium 0˚C/32°F). At room temperature,
the sound emphasis of your
batteries are recyclable. the display will return to its
choice.
You can help preserve normal operating condition.
our environment by • If the unit has not been used for
RV : Sound Revitalizer. returning your long period of time, set it in the
Emphasizes treble sound. unwanted batteries to your nearest
playback mode and warm it up
MB : Mega Bass. point for collection, recycling or for a few minutes before you start
Emphasizes bass sound proper disposal.
using again.
(moderate effect). Note: In some areas the disposal of
nickel cadmium batteries in On tapes longer than 90
GRV : Groove.
household or business trash may be minutes
Emphasizes bass sound
prohibited. We do not recommend the use of
(strong effect).
no message : normal (no effect). tapes longer than 90 minutes except
RBRC (Rechargeable Battery for a long continuous recording or
Recycling Corporation) advises you playback. They are very thin and
Note
about spent battery collection by the
tend to be stretched easily.
• If the sound becomes distorted with
following phone number.
the GRV effect, select the mode MB
Call toll free number: 1-800-822- On the remote control
Press BAND • RADIO ON to
or no message.
(excluding U.S.A. model)
8837 (United States and Canada
turn on the radio.
only) Use the supplied remote control
Press ENTER.
Caution: Do not handle damaged
Protecting Your Hearing only with this unit.
The frequency digits will flash
or leaking nickel-cadmium
in the display. (AVLS)
batteries.
Press and hold BAND •
When you set the AVLS (Automatic
RADIO ON until "Eur","JPn", Volume Limiter System) function to
or "USA" flashes.
active, the maximum volume is
kept down to protect your ears.
On headphones/earphones
Road safety Specifications
Do not use headphones/earphones
while driving, cycling, or operating Radio section
any motorized vehicle. It may
Frequency range
create a traffic hazard and is illegal
in some areas. It can also be FM: 65–74/87.5–108 MHz (Eastern
Europe)
potentially dangerous to play your
87.5–108 MHz (other
headphones/earphones at high
countries)
volume while walking, especially at
AM:530–1,710 kHz (North,
pedestrian crossings.
Central, and South America)
You should exercise extreme
531–1,602 kHz (other
caution or discontinue use in
countries)
potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Tape section
Do not use headphones/earphones
at high volume. Hearing experts Frequency response
(Dolby NR off)
advise against continuous, loud and
extended play. If you experience a Playback: 40–15,000 Hz
ringing in your ears, reduce volume Recording/playback: 100–8,000 Hz
Output
or discontinue use.
Headphones (2 REMOTE) jack
Caring for others
Load impedance 8–300 ohms
Keep the volume to a moderate
Input
level. This will allow you to hear
Microphone (MIC) jack
outside sounds and to be
considerate to the people around General
you.
Power requirements
1.5 V
Maintenance Rechargeable battery
One R6 (size AA) battery
Dimensions (w/h/d)
To clean the tape head and
path Approx. 108.4 x 77.7 x 23.8 mm
(4 3 ⁄ x 3 1 ⁄ x 15 ⁄ inches), incl.
Use the cleaning cassette CHK-1W 8 8 16
projecting parts and controls
(not supplied) for every 10 hours of
Mass
use.
Approx. 150 g (5.3 oz)
Approx. 215 g (7.6 oz) incl.
Note
rechargeable battery and a
• Use only the recommended cleaning
cassette
cassette. Supplied accessories
Battery case (1)
To clean the exterior Stereo earphones with remote
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened control (1) (except for U.S.A.
model)
in water. Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner. Stereo headphones (1) (U.S.A.
model only)
Note Battery charger (1)
AC plug adaptor (1) (except for
• Clean the battery case terminals
European, Australian, Saudi
(both inside and outside)
periodically. Arabian, Chinese, Hong Kong,
U.S.A., Canadian, and Korean
model)
Rechargeable battery (NC-6WM,
Troubleshooting
1.2 V, 600 mAh, Ni-Cd) (1)
Rechargeable battery carrying case
The sound drops out or comes
(1)
with excessive noise.
Carrying pouch (1)
• Clean the headphones/earphones Stereo microphone (1)
and remote control plugs.
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
The unit does not operate at all.
• Charge the battery or replace the
dry battery with a new one.
• HOLD is activated. Deactivate
HOLD.
Tape operation is not possible.
• Insert a cassette tape.
The volume cannot be turned up.
• If AVLS is on, turn it off.
A beep sounds and recording is
not possible when REC is slid.
• If the tab of the tape is broken off,
cover the tab hole with adhesive
tape.
The display and the operations
are not normal.
• Remove the power sources for 15
seconds or more, and then set
them again.
The radio and playback operates
but recording is not possible.
• This condition may occur when
the battery becomes weak.
Replace or charge the battery.