2-186-440-21(1)
Cassette Player
©2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China
WM-EX530
Operating Instructions
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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. 77.1 x 108.6 x 28.3 mm (excluding projecting parts
and controls)
• Mass
Approx. 141 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
PLAY•Y**
x
BL SKIP/s
REW (AMS)
FUNCTION
SOUND
VOL*
BATT
HOLD
HOLD
A
Plug in firmly
Battery life* (Approx. hours)
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) alkaline dry battery(produced
in Japan).
Note
The battery life may be shorter depending on the
operating condition, the surrounding temperature
and battery type.
* 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.
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).
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 the new one when the
BATT indicator dims.
Note
After the battery is replaced, the settings of the
FUNCTION and SOUND buttons will be erased.
Playing a Tape
1 Insert a cassette.
2 If the HOLD function is on, slide the HOLD
switch in the opposite direction of the
arrow to unlock the controls.
3 Press PLAY•Y (repeat) on the main unit
and adjust the volume with VOL. (On the
remote control, press Y (play•repeat)•x
(stop).)
When adjusting the volume on the remote control
Set the VOL control on the main unit slightly above the
appropriate level.
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**
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**
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 a beep sound is heard, the tape plays from the
FWD side and if two beeps sound are heard, the
tape plays from the REV side.
** Press PLAY•Y (on the remote control, press
Y•x) during fast forward or rewind to start
playback.
*** Automatic Music Sensor
Using Other Functions
Adjusting Playback Mode
(BL SKIP/s)
While holding down FUNCTION, press FF.
The BL SKIP/s lamp will light up as
long as FUNCTION is pressed.
Both sides of the tape is played repeatedly
(s mode), and the tape is fast-forwarded
to the next track if there is a blank space
longer than 12 seconds.
To cancel the BL SKIP/s function
While holding down FUNCTION, press FF.
The BL SKIP/s lamp goes off.
Both sides of the tape is played once from
the FWD side (if you start from the reverse
side (opposite to the lid), only that side will
be played).
Press
Y•x for 2 seconds 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
PLAY•Y during
playback
x (stop)
FF during stop
REW during stop
PLAY•Y for 2 seconds
or more during playback
To stop a single repeat, press
PLAY•Y once.
Press
FF once/repeatedly
during playback
REW once/
repeatedly during
playback
FF for 2 seconds or
more during stop
REW for 2 seconds or
more during stop
Protecting Your Hearing — AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter
System)
The maximum volume is kept down to protect your
ears.
While holding down FUNCTION, press
REW. The AVLS lamp will light up as long
as FUNCTION is pressed.
To cancel the AVLS function
While holding down FUNCTION, press
REW. The AVLS lamp goes off.
Notes on FUNCTION
• When FUNCTION is pressed, the LED lamp will light
up to show the present mode.
• When you hold down FUNCTION to enter a function
mode, you will hear a short beep and when you press
FUNCTION again to cancel it, you will hear two short
beeps.
• When you hold down FUNCTION to enter a function
mode, BATT indicator will light up. At this moment,
battery level cannot be judged.
Emphasizing Bass (SOUND)
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 of the main unit or the remote
control.
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 the main unit for a long time,
remove the battery to prevent any 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.
•We do not recommend the use of tape longer than 90 minutes.
They are very thin and tend to be stretched easily. This may
cause malfunction of the unit or sound deterioration.
• 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
• 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.
FF (AMS)
AVLS
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FWD (forward) side
REV (reverse) side
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VOL
REW
FF
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PLAY•Y**
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BL SKIP/s
REW (AMS)
FUNCTION
SOUND
VOL*
BATT
HOLD
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