Sony WM-GX322 User Manual

3-858-338-13 (1)
Radio Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
WM-GX322/GX320
©1997 by Sony Corporation Printed in China
OWNER' S RECORD
The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is located inside the cassette holder. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
For the customers in the U.S.A. INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
SAFETY NOTES ON THE UNIT
WARNING
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
•Do not use headphones 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 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 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 SOURCES
To 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 AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied).
•To disconnect the AC power adaptor, only use the plug and not the cable.
•Do not charge a dry battery.
•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 WM­GX322 and WM-GX320. Before you start reading, check your model number. WM­GX322 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “GX322 only”.
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 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 side
Tab
To re-record cassette
•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.
Specifications
• Frequency range
FM: 87.6-108MHz/AM: 530-1,710kHz
• Power requirements
3V DC batteries AA (R6) x 2 External DC 3V power sources
• Power output
Speakers: 110mW + 110mW (GX322 only) Headphones: 5mW + 5mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
• Dimensions
WM-GX322: 116 x 89 x 39 mm (4 (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls WM-GX320: 116 x 89 x 39.5 mm (4 5⁄8 x 3 5⁄8 x 1 9⁄ (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls
• Mass
WM-GX322: Approx. 190 g (6.8 oz)
WM-GX320: Approx. 175 g (6.2 oz)
• Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones (1)/Stereo microphone (1)/Microphone stand (1)/Carrying case (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
(for Canada)
8mW + 8mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
(for U.S.A.)
5
⁄8 x 3 5⁄8 x 1 9⁄
Approx. 280 g (9.9 oz) incl. batteries
Approx. 265 g (9.4 oz) incl. batteries
inches)
16
16
inches)
Tr oubleshooting
The sound is unstable or no audio.
•Insert two size AA (R6) batteries properly.
•Replace all batteries if they are weak.
Poor tape playback quality.
•Clean the headphones plug.
•Dirty heads. Clean them with a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
The volume is not turned up.
•AVLS is set to LIMIT.
If you have any questions or problem concerning your Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Preparations
To Insert batteries
}
]
}
]
AA (R6) X2
DC IN 3V
Battery life (approximate hours)
Sony alkaline LR6 ( SG )
playback radio mic recording radio recording
22 48 11 10
Using headphones
•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.
•If the battery compartment lid comes off, attach it as shown.
O
P
E
N
1
To use external power
•For house current: Connect AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack.
The polarity of the plug
To use the carrying case
Sony R6P ( SR )
7 16
3.5 3
2
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
Location of parts and controls Recording
rRECDIR
MODE
FUNCTION
PB EQ
ISS
BATTERY
DC IN 3V
2/SPEAKER*
speaker*
Playing a tape
1 Set the FUNCTION to TAPE(RADIO
OFF).
FUNCTION
TAPE
(RADIO OFF)
FM
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
GX322
To
Stop playback* Fast-forward
or rewind the tape Change sides Play both sides once Play both sides
repeatedly
* When the tape ends, the depressed button ( PLAY
is released automatically (Auto shut-off function).
To use the speakers (GX322 only)
Set 2/SPEAKER to SPEAKER. The sound will play from the speakers and no sound from the headphones. When the speakers are in use, the AVLS and MEGA BASS function will not operate.
To limit the maximum volume automatically
Set 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 9 or (.
•To select the direction of the tape, set MODE to Å to play both sides of the tape once, or a to play both sides repeatedly.
•To emphasize deep bass sound, set MEGA BASS to MAX or MID.
Press or set
p STOP ) or 0 (For the side facing
forward) DIR MODE to Å MODE to a
0 (PLAY )
PAUSE pSTOP MEGA BASS
2
AVLS VOL TUNING MIC(PLUG IN POWER) SPEED CONTROL
• When you set AVLS to LIMIT:
- the MEGA BASS effect is reduced.
- turn down the volume, if the bass-boosted sound becomes distorted or unstable.
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running.
Adjusting the Playback speed
You 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.
Playback Speed
Slow speed Fast speed Normal speed
Note
•You cannot change the recording speed by the SPEED
CONTROL.
*GX322 only
Turn the knob
to the – direction to the + direction to the middle
Listening to the radio
Since the headphone cord serves as an FM antenna, connect the headphones even when using the speakers. (GX322)
1 Set FUNCTION to AM or FM.
FUNCTION
TAPE
(RADIO OFF)
FM
AM
2 Tune to the station you want.
TUNING
To turn off the radio
Set FUNCTION to TAPE (RADIO OFF).
To improve broadcast reception
For FM, extend the headphones cord or adjust FM DX/LOCAL.
For AM, reorient the unit itself.
FM
LOCAL
FM
DX
AM
Note
If the broadcast becomes noisy when a cassette with a metallic shell or label is inserted, remove the cassette.
1 Insert a TYPE I (normal) tape with the side
you want to record facing forward.
2 Set DIR to (.
When DIR is set to 9, you cannot press r REC.
3 To record from the radio
Set FUNCTION to AM or FM.
FUNCTION
TAPE
(RADIO OFF)
To record from the microphone
Set FUNCTION to TAPE (RADIO OFF).
FUNCTION
TAPE
(RADIO OFF)
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 r REC.
The recording level is automatically adjusted.
REC
To pause a recording
Set 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
DIR
AM
AM
To stop recording
Press p STOP.
To record on the reverse side
Turn over the tape after recording stops on the forward side. The recording function works only on the forward side.
When using the supplied microphone stand
Tips
•To reduce noise while recording AM programs, set ISS to the position that most decreases the noise.
FM
FM
•Adjusting the volume or setting MEGA BASS and AVLS will not affect the recording level. These controls will change the sound level you hear.
•Do not use a CrO2 (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape for recording.
•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)
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