3-245-117-11(1)
Cassette Player
Sony Corporation ©2002 Printed in Malaysia
WM-EX631
Operating Instructions
English
AC
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
•To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don't place lighted candles on the
apparatus.
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
•Certain countries may regulate disposal of the
battery used to power this product. Please consult
with your local authority.
Preparations
Prepare a dry battery (not supplied) or the
rechargeable battery (supplied).
Dry Battery A
Attach the supplied battery case, and then insert one
R6 (size AA) battery with correct polarity.
Note
•For maximum performance we recommend that you
use a Sony alkaline battery.
Rechargeable Battery B
Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for
the first time.
1Insert the supplied rechargeable battery NH-10WM
into the rechargeable battery compartment with
correct polarity.
2Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the
charging stand, plug in the AC power adaptor to
the house current (mains).
If the plug does not fit to your mains, attach the
supplied AC plug adaptor (“Sony world model”
only).
3Place the main unit on the charging stand.
The CHG lamp will light up.
Full charging takes about 6 hours.
Note
•Do not use the unit while charging. Remove the unit
from the charging stand when using it.
– If you operate the unit while charging, the battery
will not be charged.
– If you operate the unit while charging, it may cause
malfunction.
– Do not place the unit on the charging stand without
the rechargeable battery. Otherwise, it may cause
malfunction.
Notes on the AC power adaptor
•Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use
any other AC power adaptor.
•Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible
AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC
power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet
immediately.
•Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands.
When to replace/charge the battery C
Replace or charge the battery when “e” flashes in
the display on the remote control.
Note
•After the battery is replaced, the setting of the SOUND
and MODE buttons will be erased.
Playing a Tape
1 Insert a cassette and if the HOLD function is
on, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite
direction of the arrow to unlock the controls.
2 Press Y(play)•x(stop) on the remote
control and adjust the volume with VOL.
(On the main unit, press Y•REPEAT.)
When adjusting the volume on the remote control
Set the VOL control on the main unit to around 6.
When adjusting the volume on the main unit
Set the VOL control on the remote control at
maximum.
Operation on the remote control
To
Switch playback to
the other side
Stop playback
Fast forward*
Rewind*
Play the other side from
the beginning (Skip
Reverse function)
Play the same side from
the beginning (Rewind
Auto Play function)
To
Repeat the current track
(Repeat Single Track
function)
Operation on the main unit
To
Switch playback to the
other side
Stop playback
Fast forward*
Rewind*
Play the other side from
the beginning
(Skip Reverse function)
Play the same side from
the beginning (Rewind
Auto Play function)
Repeat the current track
(Repeat Single Track
function)
* If Y•x on the remote control is pressed during fast
forward or rewind, the Walkman switches to playback.
Other Tape Operations
To play the next track/succeeding 9 tracks
from the beginning (AMS*)
On the remote control: Press FF once/repeatedly
during playback.
On the main unit: Press FF/CUE•AMS once/
repeatedly during playback.
To play the current track/previous 8 tracks
from the beginning (AMS*)
On the remote control: Press REW once/repeatedly
during playback.
On the main unit: Press REW/REVIEW•AMS once/
repeatedly during playback.
* Automatic Music Sensor
Fast forward/rewind while listening to the
sound (CUE/REVIEW)
On the remote control: Press and hold FF or REW
during playback and release it at the point you want.
On the main unit: Press and hold FF/CUE•AMS or
REW/REVIEW•AMS during playback and release it
at the point you want.
Using Other Functions
Adjusting the Tape Playback Speed
You can adjust the playback speed using SPEED
CONTROL.
Turn SPEED CONTROL to:
SLOW (slow) to play back at a slower speed.
Center position to play back at normal speed.
FAST (fast) to play back at a faster speed.
Adjusting Playback Mode
You can adjust the playback direction mode (s or
d) as well as the BL SKIP mode (on or off).
1Press MODE repeatedly. With each press the
indications change as follows:
s
v
s BL SKIP
v
d
v
d BL SKIP
•When “BL SKIP” is displayed, the tape is fast-
forwarded to the next track if there is a blank space
of longer than 12 seconds. You will hear repeated
sets of three short beeps when skipping a blank.
•When “s” is displayed, both sides of the tape is
played repeatedly.
•When “d” is displayed, both sides of the tape is
played once (if you start from R (REV) side, only
REV side will be played).
Note
• You cannot adjust the playback mode during fast-
forward or rewind.
Emphasizing Sound
1Press SOUND repeatedly. With each press, the
indications change as follows:
RV (Sound Revitalizer): emphasizes treble sound
MB (Mega Bass): emphasizes bass sound
(moderate effect)
GRV (Groove): emphasizes bass sound (strong
effect)
none: normal (no effect)
Notes
•If the sound is distorted with the mode “GRV”, turn
down the volume of the main unit or select other
modes.
• You cannot change the mode during fast-forward or
rewind.
REV
FWD
Press
Y•x for more than a
second during playback
Y•x once during
playback
FF during stop
REW during stop
FF for 2 seconds or more
during stop
REW for 2 seconds or more
during stop
WALKMAN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
Plug in firmly.
VOL
REW (–)
HOLD
FF (+)
SPEED CONTROL
x
HOLD
VOL*
Y•REPEAT**
OPEN
SOUND
MODE
Y•x**
REW/REVIEW•AMS
FF/CUE•AMS
Specifications
Frequency response
Playback: 30 - 18 000 Hz
Output
Headphones (i jack)
Load impedance 8 - 300 Ω
Power requirements
1.5 V
Rechargeable battery
One R6 (size AA) battery
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 77.1 × 108.1 × 20.4 mm (excl. projecting parts and
controls)
Mass
Approx. 142 g (main unit only)
Supplied accessories
• Battery case (1)
• AC power adaptor (1)
• Charging stand (1)
•Stereo headphones or earphones with remote control (1)
• Rechargeable battery (NH-10WM, 1.2 V, 900 mAh (MIN),
Ni-MH) (1)
• Carrying pouch (1)
• Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
• AC plug adaptor (1) (“Sony world model” only)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
* 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.
Protecting Your Hearing — AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter System)
Hold down MODE until “AVLS” appears in the
display (about 10 seconds).
To cancel the AVLS function
Hold down MODE again until “AVLS” disappears
from the display.
Note
•You cannot turn on/off the AVLS function during fast-
forward or rewind.
Locking the Controls — HOLD
Function
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow
to lock the controls of the Walkman (except SPEED
CONTROL) or the remote control.
Precautions
On charging
• The supplied charging stand can be used only with this unit.
No other model can be charged using this stand.
• Remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet as soon as
possible after the rechargeable battery has been charged.
Overcharging may damage the rechargeable battery.
• The charging stand and the rechargeable battery may become
warm during charging, but this is not a problem.
• Do not tear off the film on the rechargeable battery.
• Use only the supplied charging stand to charge the supplied
rechargeable battery.
•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
case, do not carry the battery with other metallic objects such as
keys, rings in your pocket.
• 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.
On batteries
•Do not charge a dry battery.
•Do not carry the dry or rechargeable 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 do not use the Walkman for a long time, remove the
battery to avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and
subsequent 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.
• The LCD display may become hard to see or slow down when
using the unit at high temperatures (above 40˚C/104°F) or at
low temperatures (below 0˚C/32°F). At room temperature, the
display will return to its normal operating condition.
• Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long
continuous playback.
• If the unit has not been used for long, set it in the playback
mode to warm 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
• Clean the tape head and tape path, using a cotton swab and
commercially available cleaning solvent after every 10 hours of
use.
•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.
• Clean the battery case terminals (both inside and outside) and
the terminals periodically with a cotton swab or soft cloth as
illustrated.
D
Press
Y•REPEAT during
playback
x
FF/CUE•AMS once
during stop
REW/REVIEW•AMS once
during stop
FF/CUE•AMS for 2
seconds or more during
stop
REW/REVIEW•AMS for 2
seconds or more during
stop
Y•REPEAT for 2
seconds or more during
playback
To stop a single repeat, press
it again.
Polarity of
the plug
Battery life* (Approx. hours) (in playback)
Rechargeable NH-10WM fully charged** 22
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)*** 46
Rechargeable NH-10WM 68
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG) used together***
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries Association). (Using
a Sony HF series cassette tape)
** The charging time varies depending on the operating
condition of the rechargeable battery.
***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
Y•x twice during
playback
To stop a single repeat, press
Y•x once.
B
CHG
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those
countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the
countries EEA (European Economic Area).
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FWD
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SPEED CONTROL
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