3-234-048-11(1)
Cassette Player
Sony Corporation ©2001 Printed in Malaysia
WM-EX921
Operating Instructions
WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
English
A
Jog lever
Plug in firmly.
FF (+)
REW (–)
Y•x
HOLD
Hold shutter
Jog lever
C
B
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.
•Treat batteries as toxic waste. Do not dispose with
regular garbage.
Preparations
Rechargeable Battery A
1Insert the supplied rechargeable battery NH-14WM
(A) 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).
3Place the main unit on the charging stand.
The CHARGE lamp will light up.
About 30 minutes of charging will charge the
battery to last about 3 hours.
Full charging takes about 6 hours.
The CHARGE lamp will go off when charging is
complete.
You can charge the battery about 300 times.
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.
Note on the AC power adaptor
Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use
any other AC power adaptor.
When to charge the battery B
Charge the battery when “e” flashes in the display.
Note
•After the battery is replaced, the setting of the SOUND
and MODE buttons will be erased.
Playing a Tape C
1 Insert a cassette and if the HOLD function of
the remote control 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.
Notes on volume control
•The VOL switch on the main unit** has three steps.
Generally, set it to the center and make fine volume
adjustments on the remote control. Set it to the
maximum when the recording level is low. If set to
AVLS (minimum), AVLS is activated (see “Protecting
Your Hearing —AVLS”).
•The sound cannot be turned down all the way.
* The Y•x button on the remote control has a tactile
dot.
** There is a tactile dot beside the VOL switch on the
main unit to show the direction to turn up the
volume.
Note on the cassette holder
When opening the cassette holder, make sure the tape is
stopped, then slide the OPEN switch.
If the cassette holder is opened when the tape is running,
the tape may loosen and be damaged.
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)
* If Y•x on the remote control is pressed during fast
forward or rewind, the Walkman switches to playback.
Operation on the main unit
You can operate the tape with the jog lever on the
main unit. If the jog lever is hidden (i.e., on hold),
slide hold shutter in the direction of “V” to release
hold.
To
Play back
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)
* If the jog lever on the main unit 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: Move the jog lever toward .FF
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: Move the jog lever toward
>REW once/repeatedly during playback.
* Automatic Music Sensor
Repeating the current track (repeat single
track function)
On the remote control: Press Y•x twice during
playback (“REP” lights up).
On the main unit: Press the jog lever twice during
playback.
To stop a single repeat
Press Y•x or the jog lever once.
Fast forward/rewind while listening to the
sound (CUE/REVIEW)
On the remote control: Press and hold FF/REW
during playback and release it at the point you want.
On the main unit: Move and hold the jog lever
toward .FF/>REW during playback and
release it at the point you want.
(turn over)
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
Jog lever
Press once.
Press for more than a
second during playback.
Press once.
Move toward .FF once
during stop.
Move toward >REW
once during stop.
Move and hold toward
.FF for 2 seconds or
more during stop.
Move and hold toward
>REW for 2 seconds or
more during stop.
Polarity of
the plug
REV
FWD
FF
REW
CHARGE
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English
D
SOUND
HOLD
Hold shutter
MODE
Using Other Functions
Adjusting Playback Mode D
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.
Playing a Tape Recorded with the
Dolby* B NR System D
Hold down SOUND until “;” appears in the
display.
To cancel Dolby B NR, hold down SOUND again
until “;” disappears.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Note
• You cannot turn on/off the Dolby B NR function
during fast-forward or rewind.
Emphasizing Sound D
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.
Protecting Your Hearing — AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter System)
D
1Set the VOL switch on the main unit to AVLS.
To cancel the AVLS function
Set the VOL switch of the main unit to the center or
maximum.
Locking the Controls — HOLD
Function D
On the remote control, slide the HOLD switch in the
direction of the arrow to lock the controls.
On the main unit, close the hold shutter so that the
jog lever becomes hidden.
Precautions
On charging
• 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 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 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 a long period of 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.
Troubleshooting
The BL SKIP, AMS, or the Repeat Single Track
function does not operate properly.
•Charge the rechargeable battery.
The unit does not operate at all.
•HOLD is activated. Deactivate HOLD.
•Charge the rechargeable battery.
The volume cannot be turned up.
•If AVLS is on, turn it off by setting the VOL switch on
the main unit to the center or maximum.
The tape fast forwards by itself during playback.
•BL SKIP is activated. Deactivate BL SKIP.
The display and the operations are not normal.
•Remove the power sources for 15 seconds or more, and
then set them again.
B
Specifications
Frequency response (Dolby NR off)
Playback: 30 - 18 000 Hz
Output
Headphones (i jack)
Load impedance 8 - 300 Ω
Power requirements
1.5 V
One rechargeable battery
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 77.1 × 108.8 × 20.2 mm
Mass
Approx. 147 g
Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones or earphones with remote control (1)
Battery charging stand (1)
AC power adaptor (1)
Rechargeable battery (NH-14WM (A), 1.2 V, 1 350 mAh
(MIN), Ni-MH) (1)
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Battery life (Approx. hours) (in playback) (JEITA*)
Rechargeable NH-14WM (A) 45
fully charged
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries Association). (Using a
Sony HF series cassette tape)
Note
•The battery life may be shorter depending on the
operating condition and the surrounding
temperature.
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