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

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.)

⁄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)

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

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.

•If the battery compartment lid comes off, attach it as shown.

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

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)

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

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

AVLS VOL TUNING MIC(PLUG IN POWER) SPEED CONTROL

Notes

• 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)

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.

LOCAL

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

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.

•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

•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)