Sony WM-D6C User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Please read this operating manual thoroughly before operating this high quality electronic unit, so that you can obtain the maximum en­ joyment from it.

This manual should be retained for future ref­ erence and used to answer your operational questions as they arise.

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WALKMAN is a trademark of Sony Corporation

11983 by Sony Corporation

OWNER’S RECORD

The model number is located at the rear and • the serial number is located in the battery compartment.

Record the serial number in the space pro­ vided below.

Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. WM-D6C

Serial No______________________

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to compiy with the iimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not-installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures;

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Features .........................................................

3

Precautions....................................................

3

Battery insertion..............................................

4

Cassette insertion ..........................................

5

Playback ........................................................

6

Recording ......................................................

8

Other power sources .....................................

9

Functions to make recording/piayback

 

easy ..........................................................

10

How to use the carrying case and

 

shouider strap............................................

11

Maintenance .................................................

12

Specifications.................................................

12

Parts identification.........................................

14

FEATURES

Quartz lock capstan servo system assures accurate and stable tape speed.

In addition to the conventional B-type

Dolby * * NR system, the WM-D6C employs the

C-type Dolby NR system which reduces tape noise twice as effectively as the B-type system.

Speed control adjusts the tape speed accurately (approx. ±4%) in the playback mode.

0 DC-DC converter boosts the low voltage of

DC 6V and maintains sufficient power,

e Amorphous head for recording/playback provides a wider dynamic range and a more extended frequency response.

Tape selector for optimum recording with

standard tapes as well as high-performance tapes.

Microphone attenuator eliminates the dis­ tortion which may be caused by high-level input signal.

MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack can supply power to an ECM-909Aelectret condenser

stereo microphone (optional).

e Three different power sources: batteries, house current, and 12 V car battery,

e 5-LED peak/battery indicator shows both the peak level and the battery strength,

e Stereo minijacks can be used for connect­ ing to audio components.

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

“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol ÜD are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

PRECAUTIONS

e Operate the set only on 6V dc.

Do not leave the set near heat sources such as radiators or airducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, rain, or mechanical shock.

Should any liquid or solid object fall into

the set, remove the batteries and disconnect the ac power adaptor or the car battery cord, and have the set checked by qualified person­ nel before operating it any further.

-On headphones------------------

Road safety

Do not use headphones 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 headsets at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.

You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentilally hazardous situations.

Preventing hearing damage

Do not use headphones 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 at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

• The record button cannot be depressed in the following cases. Never depress the but­ ton forcibly.

No cassette in the cassette compartment.

The cassette inserted has had the tabs removed.

If you have any question or problem concern­ ing your set that is not covered in this man­ ual, please consult the nearest Sony Service

Station authorized to service tape recorders.

BATTERY INSERTION

Insert four batteries, size AA (lEC designation

R6), with correct polarity, referring to the illustration below.

Note: When the set is not to be used for a long period of time or is to be operated exten­ sively on other power sources, remove the batteries to avoid set damage caused by bat­ tery leakage and corrosion.

Battery life

 

continuous recording

continuous

 

playback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N^type of cassette

 

 

 

 

TYPE IV

TYPEI

TYPE 1, IV

batteries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sony AM3 (N)

4

5

6

alkaline batteries

 

 

 

Sony SUM-3 (NS)

2

2.5

3

batteries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

'

 

 

(hours)

To check the battery condition, press any of the function buttons and set the peak/battery indication seiector to ВАТТ. The bottom­ most LED wiil giow showing battery condi­ tion. if the indicator glows faintly replace all batteries at once.

• The life of other type batteries or batteries of other manufacturers may be different.

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CASSETTE INSERTION

Take up any slack in the tape with a thick pencil, and insert a cassette with the desired side up. Avoid touching the tape surface.

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