Sony WM-GX221 manual

3-238-369-11(1)

Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Radio Cassette Corder

“WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.Operating Instructions

WM-GX221

Sony Corporation ©2001 Printed in Malaysia

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English

Preparations

To Insert batteries A

Slide open the battery compartment lid, and insert two R6 (size AA) dry batteries with correct polarity.

Replace the batteries with new ones when the REC/ BATT indicator dims. BNote•For maximum performance we recommend that you use Sony alkaline batteries.To use external power

•Connect the AC power adaptor AC-E30HG (not supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack and to the wall outlet. Do not use any other AC power adaptor. •Specifications for AC-E30HG vary for each area. Check your local voltage and the shape of plug

before purchasing.Polarity of the plug

Recording

Notes•If the record-protect tab is broken, you cannot record on that side.

•Tapes recorded with the 2x REC TIME switch in the DOUBLE position cannot be played properly by a tape recorder without that recording mode function.

•Use new batteries when recording.

•When recording with the microphone, the sound to be recorded cannot be heard through the speakers.

1Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape. C

2Set 2x REC TIME to the desired position. NORM (4.8 cm/s): for optimum sound. Recommended for normal recordings. DOUBLE (2.4 cm/s): for double recording time (for example, 120 minutes using both sides of a 60-minute cassette). Suitable for recording conferences, dictations, etc. Not recommended to record music.

3Select a recording source.To record with the built-in microphone:

1 Place the unit on a hard surface (such as a desk) with the cassette holder side down, so that the microphone can

record effectively.2Set FUNCTION to TAPE.To record with the microphone:1Connect the supplied microphone to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack.

2Set FUNCTION to TAPE.

You can attach the microphone to your clothes. DTo record from the radio:1Set FUNCTION to RADIO.2Tune in to the station you want to record (see “Listening to the Radio”).4Press zREC.

NPLAY is pressed simultaneously and recording starts. The recording level is automatically adjusted.

Note

•To record FM radio programs, connect the headphones/earphones since its cord serves as an FM antenna.

To	Press/switch

Pause a recording	PAUSE

Stop recording	xSTOP

Start recording during	zREC during
playback	playback

To reduce noise while recording AM programs

Set the ISS (Interference Suppress Switch) to the position that reduces noise the most.

Notes on recording•The recording level is fixed.

•Actual recording will start about 2 seconds after you press zREC. Press zREC about 2 seconds before the moment you want to start recording, or you will miss the beginning of your recording.

•Do not use a high-position (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape. If you do, the sound may be distorted when you play back the tape, or the previous recording may not be erased completely.

•Do not connect or disconnect the headphones/ earphones to/from the i jack while recording from the radio. The recording condition may change abruptly, or noise may be recorded.

•When recording with the microphone, do not place it near a lamp cord or a fluorescent lamp as this may cause interference noise.

•No other operation can be done while recording. For other operations, stop recording first.

To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over

Break off the tabs from side A and/or B. To reuse the tape for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Playing a Tape

1Set FUNCTION to TAPE.2Set NORM/CrO2/METAL to match the tape type.

3Set 2x REC TIME to the same position as that used for recording. (To playback commercially sold tapes, select NORM.)

4Insert a cassette. C5Press N PLAY.

To	Press/switch

Stop playback	xSTOP

Pause playback	PAUSE

Fast-forward or rewind*	M FF/CUE or m
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	stop

Fast-forward/rewind while	M FF/CUE or m
monitoring the sound	REW/REVIEW during
	playback

*If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to press xSTOP.

Note

•Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running.To use the speakers

Slide SPEAKER/i to SPEAKER. The sound will play from the speakers and no sound is heard from the headphones/earphones.

When the speakers are in use, the AVLS function will not operate.

Other functions

To listen with powerful sound

Set the SOUND BOOST to ON to obtain the Sound Boost effect which emphasizes both treble and bass.

Protecting Your Hearing—AVLS (Automatic Volume LimiterSystem)(Only when using headphones/earphones)Set AVLS to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept down to protect your ears.(turn over)

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