•Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating a 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.
•To prevent shock hazards, never open the unit while it is connected to the power source.
CAUTION•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.
•Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.
SAFETY NOTES ON POWER SOURCESTo avoid battery leakage, fire, damage, explosion, etc., follow the descriptions below.
DANGER•Do not carry dry 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.
WARNING
•Use only the Sony•Check the ] and } on the batteries, and be sure to insert them by matching the ]and }on the battery to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
CAUTION
•When you are not going to use your Walkman for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
Precautions
•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 wind the headphones/earphones cord around the unit. The buttons may be kept pressed, causing unnecessary battery usage.
•Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long continuous playback or recording.
•To prevent accidental recording, break off the cassette tab from side A or B. If you want to reuse the cassette for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Recorded sideTabTo•If the unit has not been used for a long time, set it in the playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a cassette.
•For cleaning the case, use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
If you have any questions or problem concerning your Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Specifications
•Frequency rangeFM:
AM:
Stereo headphones or earphones (1)/Carrying case (1)/Stereo microphone (1)/Microphone stand (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.Troubleshooting
The sound is unstable or no audio.•Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries properly. •Replace all batteries if they are weak.
Poor tape playback quality.•Clean the headphones/earphones plug.
•Dirty heads. Clean the heads and tape path with a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
The volume is not turned up.•AVLS is set to LIMIT.
Preparations
To Insert batteries}
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R6 (AA) x2
DC IN 3V
Battery life (approximate hours) (EIAJ*)
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Using headphones/earphones
*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)
Notes•The BATTERY indicator dims when the batteries become weak or exhausted. Replace them with new ones.
•The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.•For maximum performance we recommend that you use alkaline batteries.•If the battery compartment lid comes off, attach it as shown.2
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•Specifications for
Location of parts and controls
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To record on the reverse sideTurn over the tape after recording stops on the forward side. The recording function works only on the forward side.
When using the supplied microphone standTips•To reduce noise while recording AM programs, set ISS to the position that most decreases the noise.
•Adjusting the volume or setting MEGA BASS and AVLS will not affect the recording level. These controls will change the sound level you hear.
Notes
Playing a tape
1 Set the FUNCTION to TAPE(RADIO OFF).
FUNCTION
TAPEFM
(RADIO OFF)
AM
2 Set PB EQ (playback equalizer) to match the tape type.
PB EQ NORM CrO2/METAL
3 Insert a cassette and press (PLAY.
PLAY
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*When the tape ends, the depressed button ( PLAY is released automatically (Auto
•If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to press p.
To use the speakers (GX322 only)Set 2/SPEAKER to SPEAKER. The sound will play from the speakers and no sound from the headphones/earphones. When the speakers are in use, the AVLS and MEGA BASS function will not operate.
To limit the maximum volume automaticallySet AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept down to protect your ears, even if you turn the volume up. To cancel the AVLS function, set AVLS to NORM.
Tips
•To switch the playback side, set DIR to 9or (.•To select the direction of the tape, set MODE to • to play both sides of the tape once, or ato play both sides repeatedly.
•To emphasize deep bass sound, set MEGA BASS to MAX or MID.Notes
•When you set AVLS to LIMIT;-the MEGA BASS effect is reduced.-turn down the volume, if theYou can choose from approximately +25% to –20% playback speed.
Turn SPEED CONTROL to the left (slows down) or to the right (speeds up). To put back to the normal speed turn SPEED CONTROL to the middle.
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Set FUNCTION to TAPE(RADIO OFF).
To improve broadcast receptionFor FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord or adjust FM ST/MONO or FM DX/LOCAL.
For AM, reorient the unit itself.
FM
FM ST MONO FM DX LOCAL
AM
Note
If the broadcast becomes noisy when a cassette with a metallic shell or label is inserted, remove the cassette.
To record from the microphone
Set FUNCTION to TAPE (RADIO OFF).
FUNCTION
TAPEFM
(RADIO OFF)
AM
4 To record from the radio
Tune to the station you want.
To record from the microphone
Connect the supplied microphone to MIC(PLUG IN POWER) jack.
5 Press rREC.
The recording level is automatically adjusted.
REC
To pause a recordingSet PAUSE to the direction of the arrow during recording, the recording will pause. To record, set PAUSE to the opposite direction of the arrow.
PAUSE
•When recording with the microphone, do not place it near a lamp cord or a fluorescent lamp to avoid interference noise.
•If a howling occurs, turn down the volume.•When recording with the microphone, the sound to be recorded cannot be heard through the speakers. (GX322)