3-238-321-31(1)
Cassette Player
Sony Corporation ©2001 Printed in Malaysia
WM-EX526
Operating Instructions
“WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
English
Preparations
To Insert battery A
1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the cassette
holder.
2 Release the catch to open the battery
compartment lid, and insert one R6 (size
AA) dry battery with correct polarity.
Note
•For maximum performance we recommend that you
use a Sony alkaline battery.
When to replace the battery B
Replace the battery with a new one when the BATT
lamp goes out.
Note
•After the battery is replaced, the settings of the
FUNCTION and SOUND buttons will be erased.
Playing a Tape
1 If the HOLD function is on, slide the HOLD
switch in the opposite direction of the
arrow to unlock the controls.
2 Insert a cassette and press Y•REPEAT on
the main unit, or if using the remote
control, press Y (play)•x (stop).
Adjust the volume with VOL.
When adjusting the volume on the main unit
Set the VOL control on the remote control at maximum.
When adjusting the volume on the remote control
Set the VOL control on the main unit slightly above the
appropriate level.
Operation on the main unit
To
Switch playback to the
other side
Stop playback
Fast forward*
Rewind*
Repeat the current track
(Repeat Single Track
function)
Operation on the remote control
To
Switch playback to the
other side
Stop playback
Fast forward*
Rewind*
Repeat the current track
(Repeat Single Track
function)
Other Tape Operations
To
Play the next track/
succeeding 9 tracks from
the beginning (AMS**)
Play the current track/
previous 8 tracks from the
beginning (AMS**)
Play the other side from the
beginning (Skip Reverse
function)
Play the same side from the
beginning (Rewind Auto
Play function)
* If Y•x on the remote control is pressed during fast
forward or rewind, the Walkman switches to
playback.
**Automatic Music Sensor
Using Other Functions
Adjusting playback mode
While holding down FUNCTION, press the
FF button. The BL SKIP/s lamp will
light as long as FUNCTION is pressed.
Both sides of the tape is played repeatedly
(s mode), and the tape are fast-
forwarded to the next track if there is a
blank space.
To cancel the BL SKIP/s mode, hold
down FUNCTION and then press FF. The
BL SKIP/s lamp goes out.
Both sides of the tape are played once (if
you start from the reverse side (opposite to
the lid), only that side will be played).
Specifications
• Frequency response
Playback: 30 - 18 000 Hz
• Output
Headphones (i jack)
Load impedance 8 – 300 Ω
• Power requirements
1.5 V
One R6 (size AA) battery
•Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 78.1 x 108.0 x 28.1 mm (excluding projecting parts
and controls)
• Mass
Approx. 161 g (main unit only)
• Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones or earphones with remote control (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
B
VOL
REW
FF
Y•x**
OPEN
OPEN
Y•REPEAT**
x
FF (AMS•
BL SKIP/s)
REW (AMS•AVLS)
FUNCTION
SOUND
VOL*
BATT
HOLD
HOLD
A
Protecting Your Hearing (AVLS)
When AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) is
turned on, the maximum volume is kept down to
protect your ears.
While holding down FUNCTION, press
REW. The AVLS lamp will light as long as
FUNCTION is pressed.
To cancel the AVLS, while holding down
FUNCTION, press REW. The AVLS lamp
goes out.
Notes on FUNCTION
•When FUNCTION is pressed, the LED lamp will light
to show the present mode.
•When you enter a function mode, you will hear a
short beep and when you cancel it, you will hear two
short beeps.
Emphasizing Bass
Press SOUND. Each time you press the
button, the SOUND mode changes as
below.
, NORM (normal): off
m a short beep
MB (Mega bass): emphasizes bass
sound
m a long beep
GRV (Groove): emphasizes deeper
bass sound
two short beeps
Notes
•If the sound is distorted with the mode “GRV”, turn
down the volume of the main unit or select other
modes.
•Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the
volume is turned up too high.
Locking the controls — HOLD
Function
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow
to lock the controls.
Precautions
On batteries
• 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.
• When you are not going to use your Walkman for a long time,
remove the battery to prevent damage from battery leakage
and corrosion.
On handling
• 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 use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long
continuous playback.
• 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 you
start using again.
On the remote control
Use the supplied remote control only with this unit.
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 headphones/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 to a moderate level. This will allow you to
hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around
you.
On maintenance
To clean the tape head and path
Use the cleaning cassette CHK-1W/C-1KW (not supplied) every
10 hours of use.
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.
Clean the headphones/earphones and remote control plugs
periodically.
Plug in firmly.
Battery life (Approx. hours) (JEITA*)
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)**
Tape playback 35
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA(Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries Association) (Using
a Sony HF series cassette tape).
**When using a Sony LR6(SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry
battery(produced in Japan).
Note
•The battery life may be shorter depending on the
operating condition, the surrounding temperature
and battery type.
Press
FF once/repeatedly
during playback
REW once/
repeatedly during
playback
FF one second or
more during stop
REW one second or
more during stop
Press
Y•x one second or
more during playback
Y•x once during
playback
FF during stop
REW during stop
Y•x twice during
playback
To stop a single repeat, press
Y•x once.
Press
Y•REPEAT during
playback
x
FF during stop
REW during stop
Y•REPEAT one second
or more during playback
To stop a single repeat, press
it again.
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Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free
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* There is a tactile dot beside VOL on the main unit to show the direction to turn up the volume.
** The button has a tactile dot.
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