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Operating Instructions
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2 Set (recording
time) to the desired mode.
(normal) (4.8 cm/s):
for optimum sound.
Recommended for normal
recordings.
2 (double) (2.4 cm/s): for
double recording time (for
example, 120 minutes
using both sides of a 60-
minute cassette). Suitable
for recording conferences,
dictations, etc. Not
recommended to record
music.
3 To record from the radio
1 Set FM•AM•
(tape) to AM or FM.
2 Tune to the station you
want.
To record from the
microphone
1 Connect the supplied
microphone to
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(MIC) jack.
2 Set FM•AM•
(tape) to (tape).
4 Set •DIR to N.
When •DIR is set to
n, you cannot press
zREC .
5 Press zREC .
NPLAY• is pressed
simultaneously and
recoding starts.
The recording level is
automatically adjusted.
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.
To stop recording
Press x 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.
Tips
•To reduce noise while recording AM
programs, set ISS to the position
that most decreases the noise.
•Adjusting the volume or setting
(AVLS) will not affect
the recording level. These controls
will change the sound level you
hear.
Notes
•Do not use a Hi-position (TYPE II)
or metal (TYPE IV) tape. If you do,
the sound may be distorted when
you play back the tape, or the
previous recording may not be
erased completely.
•When recording with the
microphone, do not place it near a
lamp cord or a fluorescent lamp as
this may cause 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.
Playing a tape
1 Insert a cassette.
2 Set the FM•AM•
(tape) to (tape).
3 Set (recording
time) to the same position
as that used for recording.
To playback commercially
sold tapes, select
(normal).
4 Press NPLAY•
(playback).
To Press or switch
Stop playback* x •STOP
Fast-forward m/M
or rewind the
tape**
Change sides Set the •DIR
Play both sides Set MODE
once to f
Play both sides Set MODE
repeatedly to s
* When the tape ends, the depressed
button NPLAY• is released
automatically (Auto shut-off
function).
**If you leave the unit after the tape
has been wound or rewound, the
batteries will be consumed rapidly.
Be sure to depress x •STOP.
To use the speakers
Set (speaker) to (on).
The sound will play from the
speakers and no sound from the
headphones.
To limit the maximum
volume automatically—
AVLS (Automatic Volume
Limiter System
(Only when using
headphones)
Set (AVLS) to (on).
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 (off).
Preparations
To Insert batteries
Open the battery compartment lid
at the bottom of the Walkman and
insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the + and – on the battery
to the diagram inside the battery
compartment.
Battery life (approximate
hours) (EIAJ*)
Sony Sony
alkaline R6P
LR6 (WM) (SR)
(using headphones)
playback 22 7
radio 48 16
mic recording 11 3.5
radio recording 10 3
(using the speakers)
playback 13 4
radio 24 8
radio recording 8.5 2.5
* Measured value by the standard of
EIAJ (Electronic Industries
Association of Japan). (Using a Sony
HF series cassette tape)
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.
For maximum performance we
recommend that you use alkaline
batteries.
To use external power
•For house current: Connect the AC
power adaptor AC-E30L for Japan
(not supplied) or AC-E30HG for
overseas (not supplied) to the DC IN
3V jack.
•Specifications for AC-E30HG varies
for each area. Check your local
voltage and the shape of plug before
purchasing.
Recording
Note
Tapes recorded with the
(recording time) switch in the 2
(double) position cannot be played
properly by a tape recorder without
the (recording time) switch
function.
1 Insert a TYPE I (normal)
tape with the side you
want to record on facing
forward.
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Tips
•To switch the playback side, set
•DIR to n or N.
•To select the direction of the tape,
set MODE to f to play both sides
of the tape once, or s to play both
sides repeatedly.
Notes
•When you set (AVLS)
to (on), 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 +15% to –15%
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 Turn the knob
Slow speed to the – direction
Fast speed to the + direction
Normal speed to the middle
Note
You cannot change the recording
speed by the
(speed control).
Listening to
the radio
Since the headphone cord serves as
an FM antenna, connect the
headphones even when using the
speakers.
1 Set FM•AM• (tape)
to AM or FM.
2 Tune to the station you
want.
To turn off the radio
Set FM•AM• (tape) to
(tape).
To improve broadcast
reception
For FM, extend the headphones
cord or adjust
FM
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(stereo•monaural) switch to
(monaural).
For AM, reorient the unit itself.
Note
If the broadcast becomes noisy when
a cassette with a metallic shell or label
is inserted, remove the cassette.
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