Sony WM-GX652 manual

3-859-783-54(1)

Radio Cassette-Corder

Operating Instructions

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WM-GX654/GX652WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

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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 text, for example, “GX654 only”.

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GX654

GX652

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c	Australian and Hong Kong models	Other models
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DC IN 1.5 VBGX6542REMOTE

GX652

2REMOTE

HOLD

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a				VOLUME
	OPEN
b	c	(PB)
		MODE	NR SOUND AVLS FM MODE
FF•AMS	œ
		MENU	BATT	SET
REW•AMS	p	MENU		SET
		MENU		SET
E	MIC			REC
a
b	ISS			p
b

c	Side A
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English

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing the Sony WM-GX654/GX652 Radio Cassette- Corder.Some features are:•You can enjoy low bass sounds by the powerful earphone.

•You can choose from 2 different emphasizing tones: MB (MEGA BASS) and GRV (GROOVE) to adjust to your favorite sound.

•LCD menu function that lets you select and switch functions in the display window of the main unit.

•Auto Memory Scanning function that lets you store and recall up to 16 stations for FM and 8 stations for AM automatically.

•AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) function that searches the beginning of the current and 2 previous tracks, and succeeding 3 tracks at high speed.

•Useful remote control.zGetting Started

Preparing a Power Source

Choose one of the three power sources below; dry battery, rechargeable battery, and mains.

Dry Battery (see Fig. A-a)1Attach the supplied battery case.

2Open the battery compartment lid, and insert an R6 (size AA) dry battery (not supplied) like the illustration in this manual.

When to replace the battery (see Fig. A-b)Replace the battery with a new one when the BATT lamp dims.

Battery life	(Approx. hours)
		*(EIAJ)**
	Sony	Sony
	alkaline	R6P
	LR6 (SG)	(SR)
Tape playback	29	8
Radio reception	30	8
MIC recording	10	3.5
Radio recording	6.5	2

*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)

Note

•The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.

For maximum performance we recommend that you use an alkaline battery.

Notes

•Do not charge a dry battery.

•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.

•When the battery becomes weak, the Walkman may not operate normally. Replace the battery with a new one.

Rechargeable Battery (see Fig. A-c)

1Insert the rechargeable battery (NC-6WM) into the charger with correct polarity.

2Plug in the charger to the mains.Australian and Hong Kong models: Full charging takes about 3.5 hours.Korean model: The full charging time depends on the voltage of your mains.110 V: 10 hours220 V: 2.5 hoursOther models: The full charging time depends on the voltage of your mains.120 V: 10 hours220-240 V: 2.5 hours

If the plug does not fit your mains, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor (excluding Chinese model).

3Insert the fully charged batteryinto the rechargeable battery compartment (see Fig. A-d).When to charge the battery (see Fig. A-b)

Charge the battery when the BATT lamp dims. You can charge the battery about 300 times.

Battery life	(Approx. hours)
	(EIAJ*)
Rechargeable battery (NC-6WM)
Tape playback	8
	36 (with Sony
	alkaline LR6 (SG))
Radio reception	9
	37 (with Sony
	alkaline LR6 (SG))
MIC recording	4
	13 (with Sony
	alkaline LR6 (SG))
Radio recording	3
	9 (with Sony
	alkaline LR6 (SG))

*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)

Notes

•The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.

•Do not tear off the film on the rechargeable battery.

•Use the Sony NC-6WM rechargeable battery only with the supplied battery charger or with the separately sold battery charger for Sony NC-6WM.

•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 it is not a problem.

•Be sure not to short-circuit the battery. When you carry it with you, use the supplied carrying case. If you do not use the carrying case, do not carry with other metallic objects such as keys in your pocket.

House Current (mains) (see Fig. A-e) (excludingKorean model)

Remove the rechargeable battery if inserted and attach the battery case. Connect the AC power adaptor AC-E15HG (not supplied) to the DC IN 1.5 V of the battery case and to the mains. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

Polarity of the plug

Connecting the

Earphones

(see Fig. B-a)1 Connect the micro plug firmly to the remote control (GX654 only).2 Connect the remote control to2REMOTE.You can put the longer earphone cord behind your neck.To use the supplied clip (see Fig. B-b)

Position the earphones cord through the guides on the supplied clip as shown. Fasten the clip to your clothes.

Releasing HOLD

(see Fig. C)

The HOLD function locks the Walkman to prevent from operating when you accidentally press a button. If the Walkman is locked, unlock it before operating.

1 Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of the arrow.To lock the WalkmanSlide HOLD to the direction of the arrow.To lock and unlock the remote controlSee “Using the remote control”.zOperating the Walkman

Playing a Tape

(see Fig. D-a)

The Auto Tape Selector automatically selects the tape (normal (TYPE I), CrO2 (TYPE II), or metal (TYPE IV)) for playback.

1 Insert a cassette.2 Press œto start playing then adjust the volume.

If the earphones do not fit to your ears or the sound is unbalanced, turn round the earphones a little to fit to your ears firmly.

When adjusting the volume on the WalkmanSet the VOL control on the remote control at maximum.When adjusting the volume on the remote control

Set the	VOLUME control on the
Walkman to around 6.

To		Press (see
		Fig. D-b)
play the other side		œduring
		playback
stop playback		p(stop)
fast forward		FF•AMS
		during stop
rewind		REW•AMS
		during stop
find the beginning		FF•AMS once/
of the next track/		repeatedly
succeeding 3 tracks		during
(AMS*)		playback
find the beginning		REW•AMS
of the current track/		once/
previous 2 tracks		repeatedly
(AMS)		during
		playback
play the same side		REW•AMS
from the beginning		for two
(Rewind Auto		seconds or
Play function)		more during
		stop
play the other side		FF•AMS for two
from the beginning		seconds or
(Skip Reverse		more during
function)		stop

* Automatic Music Sensor

Notes on AMS

•The beeps differ in relation to the track number being searched. When finding the beginning of the next 3 tracks during AMS operations, beeps “• – – –” (beep followed by three long beeps) are emitted repeatedly. Likewise, when finding the beginning of the previous 2 tracks, beeps “•• – – –” are emitted repeatedly. While the remaining tracks are reduced, the number of long beeps are reduced accordingly.

•To operate the AMS, you need a blank of 4 seconds or longer between the tracks. Therefore, if there is noise between the tracks, this function will not detect the blank and will not operate. Likewise, if the recording level is moderately low within a track, this function may inaccurately operate.

To select playback mode (PB) (see Fig. D-c)

Press MENU repeatedly in the playback and stop mode to set the cursor to MODE (PB) in the display. Then press SET to select the desired mode.

To play	Select
both sides repeatedly	a
both sides once	Å
from the side facing
the cassette holder

To play a tape recorded with Dolby* NR (PB) system (see Fig. D-c)

Press MENU repeatedly in the playback or stop mode to set the cursor to aNR (PB) (Dolby noise reduction) in the display. Then press SET to show “ON”.

*Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

“DOLBY”and the double-D symbol aare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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Recording

(see Fig. E-a)

You can record radio programmes from the built-in radio, or record with the supplied microphone. In either case, use a new or fully charged battery.

1 Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape with the side you want to record facing the tape holder. When you open the cassette holder, “FWD” will appear in the display window.

If “REV” is displayed, open and close the cassette holder so that “FWD” appears.

2 Select a recording source:To record from the radio

Tune in to a station you want to record (see “Listening to the Radio”). When recording FM programmes, make sure the earphones are plugged in as they serve as an aerial.

To record with the microphone

Connect the supplied microphone to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. You can use the supplied microphone stand as illustrated (see Fig. E-b).

3 Slide REC.“REC” appears in the display and recording starts after about two seconds.Recording stops at the end of the side.To stop recordingPress p.To reduce noise while recording AM programmes

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

To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over (see Fig. E-c)

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

Notes

•Do not use a CrO2 (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape, otherwise 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 to 2REMOTE 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 to avoid noise interference.

•If a howling effect occurs, turn down the volume.

•While recording, only the p(stop) operation functions.

•MB/GRV mode does not affect recording.

•During recording, the LCD menu function is inoperable.