Sony WM-WE1 Operating Manual

3-860-613-11(3)

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Cassette Player

Operating Instructions xxxx xxxx

WM-WE1

WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

WALKMAN XXXX WALKMAN XXXX

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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BATT indicator

MAIN RECEIVER

Battery warning (main unit)

Battery warning (wireless receiver)

REW• AMS

Tab xxxx xxxx

HOLD WIRELESS

VOL

œ•REPEAT

FF•AMS

VOL HOLD

œ•REPEAT

a NR

Åa• BL SKIP

FF•AMS

REW•AMS

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony WM-WE1 Cassette Player. Some features are:

•You can listen to and operate the Walkman with the wireless receiver.

•30 hours playback.

• The wireless receiver runs 28 hours with an alkaline battery.

• The cassette cover shuts securely with the double-lock mechanism.

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

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

•AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function that moderates the maximum volume level.

z Getting Started

Choosing a Power Source

Dry Battery

(see Fig. A-a)

Main unit

Attach the battery case to the Walkman, and then insert one R6 (size AA) battery (supplied) with the correct polarity.

Wireless receiver

Open the battery compartment lid of the wireless receiver and then insert one R03 (size AAA) battery (supplied) with the correct polarity.

Note

• Do not charge a dry battery.

Rechargeable Battery

(Main Unit only)

1 Insert the supplied rechargeable

battery (NC-6WM) into the supplied charger with correct polarity(see Fig. A-b).

2 Plug in the charger to the house

current (mains). The full charging time depends on the voltage of your mains. 120 V: 10 hours 220–240 V: 2.5 hours If the plug does not fit your mains, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor.

3 Insert the fully charged battery

into the rechargeable battery compartment (see Fig. A-c). You can charge the battery about 300 times.

Notes

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

• Remove the charger unit from the wall outlet as soon as possible after the rechargeable batteries have been charged. Overcharging may damage the rechargeable battery.

• Only the NC-6WM can be used with the supplied battery charger.

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

When to replace/charge the battery (see Fig. A-d)

When the battery weakens in the main unit, the BATT indicator dims and “i” (MAIN) will flash in the display of the wireless receiver. When the battery weakens in the receiver, “i” (RECEIVER) will flash in the display. Replace the dry battery and/or charge the rechargeable battery.

Battery life (Approx. hours) Main unit

Rechargeable NC-6WM 8 (8) fully charged

Sony alkaline LR6 (WM) 24 (26) Rechargeable NC-6WM 30 (32)

Sony alkaline LR6 (WM) used together

Sony R6P (SR) 6 (6)

When using the wireless receiver ( ) When using optional earphones/ headphones

Wireless receiver

Sony alkaline LR03 (SG) 28 Sony R03 (SB) 13

Note

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

For maximum performance we recommend that you use alkaline batteries.

z Operating the

Walkman

Playing a Tape

(See Fig. B-a)

1 Open the cassette holder and

insert a cassette.

2 Make sure the HOLD function

is turned off. If it is on, slide the HOLD switch to turn it off.

3 Set the WIRELESS switch to

ON.

4 Press œ(play)•REPEAT on

the wireless receiver and adjust the volume with the VOL control. 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 (see Fig. B-b).

Notes

• When the tape is playing, the cassette holder does not open.

• Keep the receiver within about one meter from the main unit.

• You cannot adjust the volume on the main unit while operating the receiver.

To Press (see Fig.

play the other side œ•REPEAT

stop playback p fast forward FF•AMS

rewind REW•AMS

repeat the current œ•REPEAT track for two seconds (Repeat Single or more during Track function) playback

play the next FF•AMS track/succeeding 3 once/ tracks from the repeatedly beginning during (AMS* function) playback

play the current REW•AMS track/previous 2 once/ tracks from the repeatedly beginning during (AMS function) playback

play the other side FF•AMS for two from the beginning seconds or (Skip Reverse more during function) stop

play the same side REW•AMS for from the beginning two seconds (Rewind Auto or more Play function) during stop

* Automatic Music Sensor

To select a tape playing mode (see Fig. B-c)

Use the Åa (playback mode)•BL SKIP (blank skip) selector as follows:

To Set the

play back both a•ON sides repeatedly and (“SKIP” will switch the BL SKIP appear in the on (fast-forward the display tape to the next track window if there is a blank during the BL space of longer than SKIP function.) 12 seconds)

play back both sides Å•OFF once from the side facing the tape holder, switch the BL SKIP off

Note on AMS, REPEAT Single Track and BL SKIP

• To operate the AMS and the REPEAT Single Track functions, you need a blank of 4 seconds or longer between the tracks. For the BL SKIP function, you need a blank of 12 seconds or longer. Therefore, if there is noise between the tracks, these functions will not detect the blank and will not operate. Likewise, if the recording level is moderately low within a track, these functions may inaccurately operate.

When you are listening to a tape recorded with the Dolby*B NR system (see Fig. B-c)

Set the a NR (Dolby noise reduction) selector to ON.

* Dolby noise reduction manufactured

under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY”and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

B-c)

during playback

during stop

To stop a single repeat, press it again.

selector to

To conserve battery power

If a tape stops playing, the power of the wireless receiver turns off automatically after 5 seconds.

To avoid noise interference (see Fig. B-d)

To avoid unnecessary noise interference with other Walkmans, press CH (channel) button on the wireless receiver for 2 seconds or longer to change the channel.

After use

Wrap the cord around the receiver as follows (See Fig. B-e): 1 Set the earphones to fit the dent

on the upper part of the clip.

2 Hook the cord on the hook at the

lower part of the clip and wrap the cord around the receiver.

3 Set the end of the cord to fit

inside the lobe at the bottom of the receiver.

When you are not going to use the unit for a long time

Set WIRELESS to OFF.

If the cassette holder does not close

• Make sure that the tab is not protruding. If the tab is protruding, slide the OPEN switch all the way to the left and close the cassette holder (see Fig. B-f).

(turn over)

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SOUND/AVLS

HOLD

Using the optional earphones or headphones

(see Fig. B-g)

Plug in the optional earphones/ headphones to the 2 jack.

Note

• You cannot listen to or operate the Walkman with the wireless receiver when the optional earphones/ headphones are connected to the 2

jack.

• You cannot operate the SOUND or the AVLS function from the optional earphones/headphones.

Using Other Functions

Locking the controls —Hold function (see Fig.

C-a)

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to lock the controls.

Emphasizing bass sound —SOUND function

Fig. C-b)

To listen to the emphasized deep bass sound, press SOUND/AVLS on the receiver repeatedly to select the mode you want. Each time you press the button, the mode changes. The selected mode is displayed in the window of the receiver.

MB (MEGA BASS): emphasizes bass sound GRV (GROOVE): emphasizes deeper bass sound No message: off (normal)

Notes

• If the sound is distorted with the mode “GRV”, select the mode “MB” or no message.

• The setting is stored as long as the battery of the receiver is not replaced.

Protecting your hearing —AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function

To limit the maximum volume, press and hold SOUND/AVLS on the receiver for two seconds or more. “ ”appears in the display.

To cancel the AVLS function

Press and hold SOUND/AVLS for two seconds or more again.

Notes

• If the sound is distorted when you listen to the bass-boosted sound with the AVLS function, turn down the volume.

• The setting is stored as long as the battery of the receiver is not replaced.

(see Fig. C-b)

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z Additional

Information

Precautions

On rechargeable battery and charger

• The battery charger and the rechargeable battery may become warm during charging, but it is not a problem.

• 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.

• The nameplate indicating the operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located on the bottom exterior of the battery charger.

• Certain countries may regulate disposal of battery used to power this product. Please consult your local authority.

On batteries

Do not carry the 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.

On handling

• Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit, or it may cause a malfunction.

• 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 the car with its windows closed.

• The LCD display may become hard to see or slow down when using the unit at high temperatures (above 40˚C) or at low temperatures (below 0˚C). 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 and warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a tape.

On tapes longer than 90 minutes

We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90 minutes except for long continuous playback. They are very thin and tend to be stretched easily.

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 headphone s/ 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 at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

On the wireless receiver

The main unit and the receiver are transmitting the following signals;

1)Operation signals from the receiver to the main unit

2) Sound signals and status information from the main unit to

the receiver As these transmission are done through radio signals, be careful to follow these precautions;

• Never use the wireless receiver in an

airplane because there is the risk of

interference with communication

frequencies. Listen to the Walkman

using corded headphones or

earphones (optional).

• Do not use the wireless receiver near

metallic objects or use cassettes with

metallic labels as this may impair

sensitivity and sound quality.

• Do not place the receiver on top of

the main unit as this may cause poor

reception.

• Keep the receiver within about one

meter from the main unit when in

use.

• Keep the receiver especially close to

the main unit in inferior receiving

conditions such as the following;

— places with great electrical noise

such as near computers or word-

processors

— places with strong electro-

magnetism such as near television or

radio towers

— in cars or trains

— near other people listening to a

radio or using a wireless Walkman

• Do not lump the cord of the receiver

when in use.

• Rotate the main unit to obtain

optimum reception when reception

is poor.

• The LCD display may become

unstable under poor receiving

conditions. In this case, rotate the

main unit and/ or receiver to obtain

optimum reception.

• When the receiving condition is poor

and the “

for more than 10 minutes, the

receiver will shut off automatically.

To shut off the receiver manually,

press p on the receiver for 4 seconds

or longer. In this case, press p on the

main unit as well to stop the tape.

• The supplied wireless receiver is to

be used only with this unit.

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” display continues

Maintenance

To clean the tape head and path

Use the cleaning cassette CHK-1 (not supplied) every 10 hours of use.

Note

• Use only the recommended cleaning

cassette.

To clean the exterior

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

If you use optional headphones or earphones

Clean the headphones/earphones plug periodically.

Troubleshooting

The cassette holder does not open.

•If the tape is playing, stop and then slide OPEN.

•This condition may occur when you remove the power sources during playback, or when you use exhausted dry battery. Set the power sources again or replace the exhausted battery with a new one.

The sound contains noise.

Use the unit away from radioemitting devices such as cellular phones.

The volume cannot be turned up.

If AVLS is on, press and hold SOUND/ AVLS until “ ” in the display disappears.

The tape fast-forwards by itself during playback.

Set BL SKIP to off.

The sound contains noise when using the wireless receiver. The LCD display is unstable or displays “– – – –”.

•Extend the cord of the wireless receiver, which acts as an antenna.

•Keep the receiver away from metallic objects.

•Replace the dry batteries and/ or recharge the rechargeable batteries.

•Keep the receiver within about a meter from the main unit.

•If the unit is interfering with another wireless Walkman, switch the transmission channel by pressing CH for 2 seconds or longer.

Cannot operate/receive on the wireless receiver.*

•Switch WIRELESS switch to ON.

•Unplug the optional corded headphones or earphones if connected.

•Insert a cassette.

•Release HOLD by sliding the switch to the opposite direction of the arrow.

•Replace the dry batteries and/or recharge the rechargeable batteries.

No sound comes out from the receiver when operating on the main unit.

The power of the receiver may be off. Operate from the receiver; this will automatically turn the receiver on.

Cannot operate the Walkman although batteries on both the main unit and the receiver have been replaced.

Remove the batteries and insert them again after 15 seconds or longer.

Cannot operate the main unit on a dry battery.

The battery case may have been attached before removing an exhausted rechargeable battery. Remove the exhausted rechargeable battery first.

* If these measures fail, the main unit

is not able to recognize the receiver. Register the number of the wireless receiver with the main unit as follows;

1 Replace/charge the batteries on both

the main unit and the receiver.

2 Set the WIRELESS switch on the

main unit to OFF.

3 On the main unit, press REW•AMS

while holding down p and wait until the BATT indicator lights up. Then, without releasing these buttons, hold down œ•REPEAT on the receiver.

4 Release the three buttons when the

BATT indicator goes off and a fourdigit number appears in the display of the receiver.

Specifications

Tape section

Frequency response (Dolby NR off)

Using the wireless receiver: 30–15,000 Hz Using optional corded headphones/earphones: 20- 18,000 Hz

Output

Headphones (stereo mini jack) Load impedance 8–300 ohms

General

Power requirements

Main unit: 1.5 V DC Rechargeable battery or one R6 (size AA) battery Wireless receiver: 1.5 V DC R03 (size AAA) battery

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 79.0 x 112.2 x 24.7 mm incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass

Main unit: Approx. 160 g

Approx. 225 g incl. NC-6WM rechargeable battery and a cassette

Wireless receiver: Approx. 35 g

Approx. 45 g incl. a battery

Supplied accessories

• Wireless receiver (1)

• Battery case (1)

• Battery charger (1)

• AC plug adaptor (1)

• Rechargeable battery (NC-6WM,

1.2 V, 600 mAh, Ni-Cd) (1)

• Battery R6P (SR) (1)

• Battery R03 (SB) (1)

• Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)

• Carrying pouch (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.