Sony WM-GX808 Listening to the Radio, Presetting Radio Stations, Receiving, Stations Outside, Your Country, Region, Using the IC memory on the Remote Control, Using the

VOL

HOLD

ENTER

SET

RADIO ON/BANDTUNE/PRESET –/+RADIO OFF

VOICEOPR indicatorCOMPARE/STORE

SET

REPEATALL ERASE

Listening to the Radio I

1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio.2 Press RADIO ON/BAND repeatedly to select AM or FM.3 Press MENU on the main unit repeatedly and set the cursor in the display toTUNE MODE.

4 For manual tuning

1Press SET to chooseMANUAL.2Press TUNE/PRESET + or – repeatedly to tune

in to the desired station. Hold down TUNE/ PRESET + or – for a few seconds to scan for stations.

For preset tuning

1Press SET to choose

PRESET.2Press TUNE/PRESET + or – repeatedly to recall the desired preset station.To use preset tuning, preset stations first (see “Presetting Radio Stations”).

To turn off the radio

Press RADIO OFF .

To improve the broadcast reception

• For AM: Reorient the unit itself. When listening to an AM program, keep the remote control away from the main unit, otherwise, noise may be heard.

• For FM: Extend the remote control cord (antenna). If the

Presetting Radio Stations I

You can preset up to 30 stations— 20 for FM and 10 for AM (for the JPn area*, up to 16 stations—8 for FM and 8 for AM).

*Only if available. See “Receiving Stations Outside Your Country/ Region”.

Presetting

Automatically Scanned

Stations

1Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio.2Press RADIO ON/BAND repeatedly to select AM or FM.3Press and hold ENTER for more than 3 seconds.

Preset number 1 will flash in the display and the main unit starts scanning the stations from the lower frequencies and stops for about 5 seconds when a station is received.

4If you wish to preset the currently received station, press ENTER while the preset number is flashing.

The received station is preset on preset number 1 and the unit starts scanning for the next receivable station.

5Repeat step 4 until all receivable stations are preset.

To stop scanning

Press RADIO OFF. The radio is turned off at the same time.

Notes

• If stations are already stored, the

5While the preset number is flashing, select the preset number you want using TUNE/PRESET + or – and press ENTER.

Notes

•If you cannot complete step 4 or 5 while the indicators are flashing, repeat from step 3.

•If a station is already stored, the new station replaces the old one.

Playing the Preset Radio Stations

1Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio.

2Press RADIO ON/BAND repeatedly to select AM or FM.

3Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to TUNE MODE. Then press SET to display “PRESET”.

4Press TUNE/PRESET + or –.

To cancel a stored station

1Follow the procedure above and in step 4, select the preset number you want to cancel and then press ENTER. The frequency digits will flash in the display.

2Press and hold TUNE/PRESET + or –. The frequency digit starts running up or down. Keep holding down the button until “- - - -” is displayed.

3Press ENTER while “- - - -” is flashing. A preset number will flash in the display.

4Press ENTER to cancel the stored station.

Scanning the Preset

Radio Stations — DAPS

(Digital Auto Preset

Scanning)

Receiving

Stations Outside

Your Country/

Region (Excluding European, Saudi Arabian, and Chinese models)

1Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio.

2Press ENTER.The frequency digits will flash in the display.3Press and hold RADIO ON/BAND until “Eur”, “USA” or “JPn” flashes.4Press RADIO ON/BAND repeatedly to select “Eur”, “USA” or “JPn” and pressENTER.

5Tune in to and store stations as necessary following the procedure of “Listening to the Radio” and “Presetting Radio Stations”.

Area indication and frequency range

Area*	Frequency range
	FM (MHz)		AM (kHz)

Eur	87.5	- 108	531 - 1 602

USA	87.5	- 108	530 - 1 710

JPn	76.0	- 90.0	531 - 1 710

*Eur : European and other countries/regions

USA : USA, Canada, and Central

and South America

JPn: Japan

Using the IC memory on the Remote Control

1Start playback from a tape or the radio.2Set the VOL control on the main unit to around 6.3Press COMPARE/STORE to start recording.The OPR indicator shows the remaining IC memory space as follows:

Lights in red: more than 1 minute

Flashes every second: 1 minute or less

Flashes every 0.5 seconds: 30 seconds or less

Flashes 4 times every 0.2 seconds, and a beep sound is heard: full

4Press the jog lever to stop recording.

One file is created in the IC memory and the sound is stored in the file. If the memory becomes full during recording, the recording stops automatically.

Note

The recording function records in IC memory regardless of the main unit functions if you accidentally press COMPARE/STORE.

Playing Files Recorded in IC Memory

1 Slide the MODE switch to

IC MEMORY.

2 Press the jog lever.

The last file recorded or

the file you stopped last

time will be played back.

The OPR indicator lights in

green during playback.

Playback will

automatically stop after the

last file recorded was

To	Move the jog lever
Go back	Toward –/REW once
to the	(to the beginning of
beginning	the current file) or
of the	repeatedly (to the
current/	beginning of the the
previous	previous file)
files	If you move the jog
	lever toward –/REW
	at the oldest file, a
	long beep sound is
	heard and playback
	starts from the
	beginning of the
	oldest file.

CUE	Move and hold
	toward FF/+ during
	playback
	When you move and
	hold the jog lever
	toward FF/+ at the
	last file, a beep
	sound is heard and
	playback stops.

REVIEW	Move and hold
	toward –/REW
	during playback
	When you move and
	hold the jog lever
	toward –/REW at the
	oldest file, a long
	beep sound is heard
	and playback starts
	from the beginning of
	the oldest file.

Erasing All Files from IC Memory

Press SET and REPEAT at the same time (ALL ERASE) and hold both buttons for 5 seconds. All IC memory files will be erased and a beep sound is heard.

Note

You cannot erase only 1 file.

Using the

Language

Learning Repeat

3During playback, press SET to tag the starting point (A).The OPR indicator flashes in orange.The OPR indicator shows the remaining time as follows:

Lights in orange: more than 10 seconds

Flashes every second: 10 seconds or less

Flashes every 0.5 seconds: 5 seconds or less

4During playback, press REPEAT to tag the ending point (B).

The desired portion (point A-B) is set and the phrase between A and B will be played back repeatedly.

The OPR indicator flashes in green.During playback, the tape is in the pause mode.

Note

For phrase repeat setting from a tape: if you do not set point B, the ending point is automatically set to the end of 1 minute.

For phrase repeat setting from files recorded in IC memory: if you do not set point B, the ending point is automatically set to the end of the last recorded file.

To reset the point

During playback, press SET at the point you want to reset point A, press REPEAT at the point you want to reset point B.

The OPR indicator flashes in green.

To stop phrase repetition

Press the jog lever. The settings you made (points A and B) are erased, and the tape or IC memory playback starts from the point you stopped (resume function).

Comparing Your Recorded Voice with

The OPR indicator shows the remaining time as follows:

Lights in orange: more

than 10 seconds

Flashes every second: 10

seconds or less

Flashes every 0.5 seconds: 5 seconds or less

When you want to improve the recorded result, repeat step 2 after step 3.3Press REPEAT.Your recorded voice and the preset phrase play repeatedly in turn.

The OPR indicator flashes in green during playback. During playback, the tape is in the pause mode.

To stop Repeat & Compare function

Press the jog lever. The preset phrase and your recorded voice will be erased, and the tape or IC memory playback starts from the point you stopped (resume function).

Precautions

On charging

• The supplied charging stand can be

used only with this unit. No other

model can be charged using this stand.

• Remove the AC power adaptor from

the wall outlet as soon as possible after

the rechargeable battery has been

charged. Overcharging may damage

the rechargeable battery.

• The charging stand 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 charging stand

to charge the supplied rechargeable

battery.

• Be sure not to short-circuit the battery.

When you carry it with you, use the

•Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet.

Should you notice an abnormality in the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.

•Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands.

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.

•We do not recommend the use of tape longer than 90 minutes. They are very thin and tend to be stretched easily.

This may cause malfunction of the unit or sound deterioration.

•The LCD display may become hard to see or slow down when using the unit at high temperatures (above 40˚C/ 104°F) or at low temperatures (below 0˚C/32°F). At room temperature, the display will return to its normal operating condition.

•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

Troubleshooting

The sound drops out or comes with excessive noise.

•Clean the headphones/earphones and remote control plugs.

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.

Specifications

Radio sectionFrequency range

FM: 76.0 - 90.0 MHz (Japan)

87.5- 108 MHz (other countries/regions)

AM: 531 - 1 710 kHz (Japan)

530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central, and South America)

531 - 1 602 kHz (other countries/regions)

Tape sectionFrequency response Playback: 40 - 15 000 Hz Recording/playback: 100 - 8 000 HzOutput

Headphones (i) jack

Load impedance 8 - 300 Ω

Input

Microphone (MIC) jack

Terminals Terminals

reception is still not good, press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to FM MODE. Then press SET to choose from “MONO” (monaural), “LOCAL” or none (stereo) for best reception.

newly preset stations replace the

old ones when the above

procedure is completed.

• If stations cannot be preset

automatically, preset them

manually.

Presetting Stations

1	Press RADIO ON/BAND
	to turn on the radio.
2	Press RADIO ON/BAND
	repeatedly to select AM or
	FM.
3	Press and hold RADIO

The supplied language learning remote control has an IC memory function. Its maximum memory capacity is 480 seconds (8 minutes): 6 minutes for recording

played back.

To stop the playback before the last file

Press the jog lever again.

When you press the jog lever next time, the playback will start from the beginning of the file you

Function J

Note

When using the language learning repeat function, slide the HOLD switch of the main unit in the direction of the arrow to lock the

Particular Phrase

(Repeat & Compare

Function)

You can listen to a particular phrase and then your recorded voice, one after the other repeatedly.

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.

On batteries

people around you.

On maintenance

• Clean the tape head and tape path,

using a cotton swab and commercially

available cleaning solvent after every 10

hours of use.

• To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth

slightly moistened in water. Do not use

GeneralPower requirements 1.5 V Rechargeable battery

One R6 (size AA) battery

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 77.1 ⋅ 108.0 ⋅ 22.5 mm

(31⁄8 ⋅ 43⁄8 ⋅ 29⁄32 inches) excl. projecting parts and controls

Mass

	To operate from the
	remote control
	To turn on the radio, press
	RADIO ON/BAND•OFF (the
	center of the jog lever) for more
Terminals	than 1 second (while the tape is in
	stop mode only).
	To select the band, press RADIO
	ON/BAND•OFF for more than 1
	second while the radio is on.
	To tune in or recall a preset
	station, move toward FF/+ or
	–/REW.
	To turn off the radio, press
	RADIO ON/BAND•OFF.

Manually

1Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio.

2Press RADIO ON/BAND repeatedly to select AM or FM.

3Press ENTER.

The frequency digits will flash in the display.

4While the frequency digits are flashing, tune in to a station you wish to store using TUNE/PRESET + or

– and press ENTER.The preset number will flash in the display.

ON/BAND for 2 seconds

or more.

The preset stations of the

selected band will be

played for about 5 seconds

each. (During DAPS the

indicators in the display

flash.)

4 Press RADIO ON/BAND

again to select the station

while the desired preset

station is being played.

Notes

•If there are no stations stored, the DAPS function does not work.

•Until a station is selected in step 4, the DAPS function turned on in step 3 will continue.

in IC memory from tape or radio, 1 minute for phrase repeat from tape, and 1 minute for voice recording.

Note

When using the IC memory function on the remote control, slide the HOLD switch of the main unit in the direction of the arrow to lock the controls. This is to prevent accidentally pressing the button on the main unit and activating other functions.

Recording in IC Memory from Tape or Radio

You can record the sound from tape or radio in the IC memory. The recorded sound is stored in a file that is created on the IC memory for each recording. You can record up to 6 minutes (or up to 30 files).

stopped.Other operations

To	Move the jog lever
Skip to the	Toward FF/+ once or
next/	repeatedly
succeeding If you move the jog
files	lever toward FF/+
	at the last file, 2
	beeps are heard and
	playback starts from
	the beginning of the
	oldest file.

controls. This is to prevent accidentally pressing the button on the main unit and activating other functions.

Listening to a Desired Portion Repeatedly (Phrase Repeat)

When you want to listen repeatedly to a particular phrase on the tape or among files recorded in IC memory, set the starting point (A) and the ending point (B) of the phrase.

To set a desired portion on IC memory (phrase repeat setting)

1Slide the MODE switch to TAPE/RADIO or IC MEMORY.2Play back a recorded tape sound or a file recorded in IC memory.

1Set the desired phrase (see “Listening to a desired portion repeatedly”).The phrase plays repeatedly.

2Press COMPARE/STORE and start voice recording using VOICE (the built-in microphone).

The OPR indicator lights in orange during recording. Your voice is recorded. The maximum recording time is 1 minute.

•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 main unit for a long time, remove the battery to avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion.

On AC power adaptor

•Use only the supplied AC power adaptor (for charging stand) and recommended AC power adaptor (for battery case). Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

Polarity of the plug

alcohol, benzine or thinner.

• Clean the headphones/earphones and

remote control plugs periodically.

• Clean the battery case terminals (both

inside and outside) and the terminals

periodically with a cotton swab or soft

cloth as illustrated. K

Approx. 152 g (5.4 oz) (main unit only)

Supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Battery case (1)

Stereo headphones or earphones with remote control (1)

Charging stand (1)

Rechargeable battery (NH-14WM(A),

1.2V, 1 350 mAh (min), Ni-MH) (1) Rechargeable battery carrying case (1) Carrying pouch (1)

Stereo microphone (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Listening to the Radio I

4 For manual tuning

For preset tuning

To turn off the radio

To improve the broadcast reception

Presetting Radio Stations I

Presetting

Automatically Scanned

Stations

To stop scanning

Playing the Preset Radio Stations

To cancel a stored station

Scanning the Preset

Radio Stations — DAPS

(Digital Auto Preset

Scanning)

Receiving

Stations Outside

Your Country/

Region (Excluding European, Saudi Arabian, and Chinese models)

Area indication and frequency range

Area*

Frequency range

FM (MHz)

AM (kHz)

Using the IC memory on the Remote Control

Lights in red: more than 1 minute

Flashes every second: 1 minute or less

Flashes every 0.5 seconds: 30 seconds or less

Flashes 4 times every 0.2 seconds, and a beep sound is heard: full

Playing Files Recorded in IC Memory

Move the jog lever

Erasing All Files from IC Memory

Using the

Language

Learning Repeat

Lights in orange: more than 10 seconds

Flashes every second: 10 seconds or less

Flashes every 0.5 seconds: 5 seconds or less

To reset the point

To stop phrase repetition

Comparing Your Recorded Voice with

Lights in orange: more

Flashes every second: 10

Flashes every 0.5 seconds: 5 seconds or less

To stop Repeat & Compare function

Precautions

On charging

On handling

On the remote control

On headphones/ earphones

Road safety

Preventing hearing damage

Caring for others

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Presetting Stations

To stop the playback before the last file

Function J

Particular Phrase

(Repeat & Compare

Function)

On batteries

On maintenance

To operate from the

remote control

Manually

Recording in IC Memory from Tape or Radio

Listening to a Desired Portion Repeatedly (Phrase Repeat)

To set a desired portion on IC memory (phrase repeat setting)

On AC power adaptor