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Operating Instructions

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WM-GX822

1996 by Sony Corporation

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IC FM/AM ASP) TV 3
LCD 21 MEGA BASS EL LIVE REC/PAUSE

R6P (SR)

NC-6WM

CR2016

300 AC100V AC 100 240V

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HOLD HOLD

2REMOTE
2 SPEED CONTROL TIME/TUNE

SPEED CONTROL TIME/TUNE

12 AMPM12 00

2 VOLUME

VOL VOL

VOLUME

REPEAT

1 REPEAT

VOL VOLUME

FWD REV

FF AMS REW AMS

REP FF AMS 2 REW AMS 2 )

BAND RADIO ON
"AREA" PRESET 1 ASP FM FM 1

AM FM TV

PRESET

p RADIO OFF

TYPE I 35

BAND RADIO ON ASP PRESET

REC/PAUSE

REC REC

REC/PAUSE REC REC/PAUSE 5

FF AMS REW AMS AMS

REC IC.REP BL SKIP DIR NR FM/AM

FF AMS 3 REW AMS

AMS 4 4

MENU SET

BL SKIP ON SKIP

BL SKIP

AMS AMS AMS MENU SET LOW

DIR 1 * *

MENU SET ON

ON B NR

SPEED CONTROL 20 FAST/+

TIME/TUNE

FAST 1 FAST 2 FAST 3 SLOW 1 SLOW 2 PLAY

SLOW/ FAST/+ SLOW/

4 A-B 1 11

IC 1 3

AMS REC IC.REP BL SKIP DIR NR FM/AM

REPEAT IC/A-B

SET REPEAT IC/A-B REPEAT IC/A-B

4 MENU

IC. REP A-B IC

MENU MENU SET

IC. REP

REPEAT IC/A-B 4

10 FF AMS REW AMS SLOW

IC IC IC IC 1 IC 5 IC

SET REPEAT IC/A-B REPEAT IC/A-B A-B IC A-B

A REPEAT IC/A-B B A-B B

FWD REV 1 A-B A-B

REV FWD

1 BAND RADIO ON 2 BAND RADIO ON TV 3 SPEED CONTROL TIME/TUNE FAST/

AM FM /SLOW

8 ASP AM FM TV ASP ASP 12
JR ENTER BAND RADIO ON PRESET
1 BAND RADIO ON 2 ENTER 3 4

PRESET BAND RADIO ON

AREA 1
PRESET JR 5 BAND RADIO ON TV PRESET

ENTER AM FM

AM FM TV 8

BAND RADIO ON PRESET

1 BAND RADIO ON 2 BAND RADIO ON TV 3 SCAn ENTER 4 PRESET

AM FM TV 3 4

567kHz 747kHz 1287kHz 1440kHz 80.4MHz 82.5MHz 85.2MHz 88.2MHz 1 ch 3 ch 5 ch 12 ch 2 891kHz 1089kHz 1260kHz 77.1MHz 82.5MHz 1 ch 3 ch 5 ch 12 ch 3 594kHz 693kHz 810kHz 954kHz 1134kHz 1197kHz 1242kHz 1530kHz

NHK 1 NHK 2

FM FM NHK FM NHK FM HBC NHK STV NHK

FM 7 TV 7

76.4MHz 78.8MHz 80.0MHz 80.3MHz 81.6MHz 83.2MHz 86.3MHz 1 ch 3 ch 4 ch 6 ch 8 ch 10 ch 12 ch 4 594kHz 693kHz 810kHz 954kHz 1134kHz 1242kHz 1422kHz 76.1MHz 78.0MHz 78.6MHz 79.5MHz 80.0MHz 81.3MHz 82.5MHz 84.7MHz 1 ch 3 ch 4 ch 6 ch 8 ch 10 ch 12 ch
FM TOKYO FM NHK FM NHK FM NHK FM FM NHK NHK TBS

AM 3 FM TV 3 4

NHK 1 NHK 2 FM NHK FM NHK NHK AM 7 FM TV 7

NHK 1 NHK 2 FEN TBS

AM 7 8
FM FM FM FM TOKYO FM FM NHK FM FM NHK NHK TBS

AM 5 FM TV 5

729kHz 909kHz 1053kHz 1332kHz 1431kHz 77.8MHz 78.9MHz 80.7MHz 81.8MHz 82.5MHz 83.6MHz 1 ch 3 ch 5 ch 9 ch 11 ch 6 558kHz 666kHz 828kHz 1008kHz 1143kHz 1179kHz 1314kHz 1431kHz 76.5MHz 80.2MHz 82.8MHz 85.1MHz 86.5MHz 88.1MHz 89.4MHz 89.9MHz 2 ch 4 ch 6 ch 8 ch 10 ch 12 ch

NHK 1 NHK 2 CBC

FM FM FM NHK FM NHK FM NHK FM NHK CBC NHK
702kHz 918kHz 1071kHz 1116kHz 1350kHz 1575kHz 78.2MHz 88.3MHz 3 ch 4 ch 7 ch 12 ch 8 612kHz 1017kHz 1278kHz 1413kHz 77.9MHz 78.7MHz 80.7MHz 81.6MHz 84.8MHz 1 ch 3 ch 4 ch 6 ch 9 ch JR JR 76.0MHz 76.6MHz 77.5MHz 78.8MHz 79.6MHz

NHK 2 NHK 1

FEN FM NHK FM NHK NHK

AM FM TV 5 6

NHK 1 NHK 2 ABC KBS
FM802 NHK FM FM NHK FM NHK FM FM FM NHK ABC

AM FM 5 TV 5

NHK 1 NHK 2 RKB FM FM FM NHK FM NHK FM NHK RKB NHK

FM 5 2

ENTER SPEED CONTROL TIME/TUNE

2 ENTER 3

PRESET PRESET

/SLOW ENTER

1 BAND RADIO ON 2 COPY M
ENTER PRESET RADIO ON BAND AREA 1 AREA M 2 PRESET ENTER

AREA 1 PRESET Eur

87.50MHz PRESET 1

USA Eur

FM: 87.5 AM: 530 FM: 87.5 AM: 531
108MHz 1,710kHz 108MHz 1,602kHz

ASP AM FM

6 BAND RADIO ON PRESET

FM 2 FM 3

FM AM FM/AM SET TV

MENU MONO MONO

4 SPEED CONTROL TIME/TUNE

5 TIMER

6 SPEED CONTROL TIME/TUNE 7 TIMER

LIVE LIVE

MENU SET SET

REC LIVE 1 LIVE

VOLUME MEGA BASS AVLS

2 BATT

TYPE I ( CrO2

MEGA BASS MEGA BASS

LIGHT 5 LIGHT

MEGA BASS/AVLS

MEGA BASS

MEGA BASS/AVLS AVLS 2

MEGA BASS AVLS
16.0 LR6 (WM) 6.0 NC-6WM (100% ) 21.0 4.5 R6P (SR)

25.0 8.0 32.0 8.0

8.5 3.5 12.0 2.0

7.0 3.0 9.5 1.5

AM 12:00 8

AC AC-E15HG (

AC-E15L ( )

) DC IN 1.5V

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AC AC-E15HG ( AC

ACEIAJ

IC A-B REC/PAUSE

AVLS MEGA BASS
AVLS (37 MEGA BASS (37 CHK-1 40

HOLD 6 BL SKIP ON 17

ASP (22 (38

(EIAJ )

(EIAJ)
DOLBY NR OFF 30 18,000 Hz 100 8,000 Hz 1 0.4 mV ( )mW + 4 mW (EIAJ 16 ) DC 1.5 V NC-6WM 1.2 V 600 mAh Ni-Cd 38

26.5 mm ( /

170 g 265 g ( NC-6WM C-60HF FM AM TV AC ( DCC-E215
76.0 90.0MHz 531 1,710kHz 1 12ch
AC-E15L ( ) AC AC-E15HG NC-6WM CHK-1 ) MDR-E747V MDR-E868MP

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1 ISS AM ! 2 CLOCK 3 TIMER REPEAT IC/A-B 8 REC/PAUSE ! BATT ! HOLD ! MENU ! SET !

: VOLUME : VOL

! MIC ! 2 REMOTE

9 SPEED CONTROL

TIME SLOW, FAST/

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! @ LIGHT @ MEGA BASS
: BAND FM AM TV RADIO ON : BAND FM AM TV

5 ENTER 6 ASP

2 PRESET 3 TIME/TUNE 4

: p RADIO OFF :p

English
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Japanese model: Full charging takes about 2 hours. World model: 50%-charging takes about 30 minutes. Fullcharging takes about 60 minutes (then the charge lamp goes off). Open the rechargeable battery compartment lid at the left side of the Walkman and insert the charged battery.
zGetting Started Installing the Lithium Battery

Before using to the unit for the first time, open the battery compartment lid at the left side of the Walkman and insert one CR2016 lithium battery (supplied) with the correct polarity. The battery keeps the memory of the clock.

Dry Battery

Attach the battery case to the unit, and then insert one R6P(SR) battery (supplied) with the correct polarity.
When to replace the lithium battery
The lithium battery will last for about a year. To replace it, remove all the batteries from the unit and wait for 15 seconds before inserting a new one. The clock display will return to AM 12:00, re-enter the clock again.

Battery life

(Approx. hours)

16.0 25.0 8.5 7.0

Sony alkaline LR6(WM) Playback Radio/TV reception MIC recording Radio recording Rechargeable NC-6WM Playback Radio/TV reception MIC recording Radio recording 6.0 8.0 3.5 3.0

Preparing Power Sources

Rechargeable Battery
Before using the rechargeable battery, you must charge it with the supplied battery charger.
Sony alkaline LR6(WM) and Rechargeable NC-6WM Playback Radio/TV reception MIC recording Radio recording 21.0 32.0 12.0 9.5 (continued)
Sony R6P(SR) Playback Radio/TV reception MIC recording Radio recording 4.5 8.0 2.0 1.5

Setting the CLOCK

Notes Remove the charger unit from the wall outlet as soon as possible after the rechargeable batteries has been charged. Overcharging may damage the rechargeable battery. Use the Sony NC-6WM rechargeable battery only with the supplied battery charger or with the separately sold battery charger for Sony NC-6WM. Be sure not to short-circuit the battery. When you carry it with you, use the supplied carrying case. If you do not use the carrying case, do not carry with other metallic objects such as keys in your pocket. The battery charger and the rechargeable battery may become warm during charging, but it is not a problem.
Press CLOCK until the display flashes AM 12:00. Turn the SPEED CONTROLTIME/TUNE to adjust the clock. Release CLOCK at the time signal.
: will start to flash and the clock will start to operate. 12-hour system: AM 12:00= midnight PM 12:00= noon
zOperating the Walkman Playing a Tape

House Current

Before using the Walkman, remove the rechargeable battery if it is installed. Attach the supplied battery case and connect the AC power adaptor AC-E15L for Japan (not supplied) or AC-E15HG for overseas (not supplied) to the DC IN 1.5V jack of the battery case. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
Connect the supplied headphones with the remote control firmly to the 2REMOTE jack and switch the Hold function off. Open the cassette holder and insert a cassette.

Press REPEAT (play) and adjust the volume with the volume dial.
To Press Play the other side REPEAT (during playback) p (stop) FFAMS (in the stop mode) Rewind REWAMS (in the stop mode) Repeat the REPEAT current track (2 seconds or (Repeat Single more during Track function) playback) to stop a single repeat, press it again. Find the beginning FFAMS (shortly/ of the next track/ repeatedly during succeeding playback) 3 tracks (AMS*function) Find the beginning REWAMS or the current (shortly/ track/previous repeatedly during 2 tracks playback) (AMS function) Play the other side FFAMS from the beginning (2 seconds or (Skip Reverse more during stop) function) Play the same side REWAMS from the beginning (2 seconds or (Auto Rewind more during stop) Play function) Stop playback Fast forward
* The Walkman fast forwards the tape to the next track if there is a blank space longer than 12 seconds. Note To detect a blank space easier when the AMS or BL SKIP does not operate, press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AMS in the display and then press SET to show LOW. The AMS and BL SKIP will change sensitivity to detect the blank space easier. To return to the normal settings, press SET to clear LOW.

To select playback mode

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to DIR in the display. Press SET to select the desired function.
To play Both sides repeatedly Both sides once from the side facing the tape holder Set the selector to a

*Automatic Music Sensor

To play a tape recorded with the Dolby* B NR system
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to a NR (Dolby noise reduction) in the display. Press SET to show ON.
To skip a long blank space between tracks (BL SKIP* function)
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to BL SKIP in the display. Press SET to show ON.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
To put back the normal speed
Turn SPEED CONTROLTIME TUNE repeatedly until PLAY will appear in the display. Notes
If you open the cassette holder or start the recording operation, the playback speed will automatically change back to the normal speed. The setted playback speed will be memorized until changed back to the normal speed. You can not change the recording speed by the playback speed.
Adjusting the Playback speed
You can choose from 6 playback speed steps, three in fast speed, two in slow speed and one in normal speed. Approximately from +30% to 20%. Turn SPEED CONTROLTIME/ TUNE to FAST/+. (When turning the control all the way, the steps changes rapidly.) (Approx. speed)
Playback Speed +10% +20% +30% Display FAST 1 FAST 2 FAST 3

IC Repeat Playback

Playback repeats 4 seconds from the point you press REPEAT IC/AB. When the tape operation is stopped, press REPEAT IC/A-B, 4 appears in the display. On the remote control IC. REP will appear. During playback press MENU repeatedly, to set the cursor to IC. REP in the display. Press SET to show 4.

Turn SPEED CONTROLTIME/ TUNE to SLOW/. (When turning the control all the way, the steps changes rapidly.) (Approx. speed)
Playback Speed 10% 20% Display SLOW 1 SLOW 2
To slow down the playback on IC Repeat
When you press REWAMS during the IC repeat playback, SLOW will appear and the playback will speed down to 10%. To put back the normal speed press FFAMS.
To cancel the IC REPEAT playback
Press REPEAT IC/A-B or REPEAT during playback. Notes
When the IC REPEAT is set, the battery consumption will quicken. If you are not using the IC REPEAT playback, change the display to AB. The IC REPEAT will automatically cancel and start playback in 5 minutes. When using IC REPEAT function, the sound turns to monaural. The IC REPEAT will not operate during 1 track repeat playback. The IC REPEAT cannot be used on the radio.
To cancel the A-B REPEAT playback
The A-B REPEAT function will not operate at where the tape turns over to the other side. The A-B REPEAT will not operate during 1 track repeat playback. The A-B REPEAT cannot be used on the radio.

Listening to the Radio

A-B Repeat Playback
Choosing a section you want to repeat playback by pressing REPEAT IC/A-B. When the tape operation is stopped, press REPEAT IC/A-B, A-B appears in the display. During playback press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to IC. REP in the display. Press SET to show A-B. Repeat playback by pressing REPEAT IC/A-B once at the begining (A point) and once at the end of the chosen section (B point).
Connect the supplied remote control firmly to the 2REMOTE jack and switch the Hold function off. Press BANDRADIO ON to turn on the radio. Press and hold ASP until AREA flashes in the display. Then the FM frequency and PRESET 1 will light up in the display of the unit and 1 will light up on the remote display. Press BANDRADIO ON to select AM, FM or TV. Press PRESET+/ to select the preset number you wish to listen to and adjust the volume using the volume dial.
To turn off the radio, press pRADIO OFF. Next time you listen to the radio in the same frequency area, you can skip step 3. To improve radio reception
When you are listening to FM or TV, extend the ear receiver cord for better reception. When you are listening to AM, rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception.
Tuning in the Radio Manually (Manual tuning)
Turn on the radio and select the desired band. Then tune SPEED CONTROL TIME/TUNE /SLOW or +/FAST. If you tune and hold SPEED CONTROL TIME/TUNE /SLOW or +/FAST for more than a few seconds, the Walkman will start tuning the stations automatically.

When you are listening to stereo broadcast
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to FM/AM. Press SET so that MONO disappears. If the reception is poor, show MONO.
Storing Radio Stations Manually (ManualMemory function)
Turn on the radio and select the desired band. Press ENTER. The frequency digits, PRESET and a preset number flash in the display. While the frequency digits, PRESET and the preset number are flashing, tune in to a station you wish to store using SPEED CONTROL TIME/TUNE, and select a preset number on which you wish to store a station using PRESET+/. While the frequency digits, PRESET and the preset number are flashing, press ENTER.
What the ASP button does ASP (Auto Station Preset function)
This Walkman stores the main stations of eight areas of Japan (Sapporo, Sendai, North Kanto, South Kanto, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka) and Shinkansen. You can tune in the originally stored stations by simply pressing ASP. Keep pressing the ASP button until the Walkman start to search. If the ASP function does not store the desired station, or you want to customize the preset number of the stations, see Tuning in the Radio Manually or Storing Radio Stations Manually as following.
If you cannot complete step 3 or 4 while the indications are flashing, repeat from step 2. If you preset automatically using ASP, the stations stored will be erased.
To cancel the stored station
Operate the unit according to the steps in Storing Radio Stations Manually and Receiving the Stations from step 1 to step 3. Insted of tuning in to a station, turn and hold SPEED CONTROLTIME/ TUNE/SLOW or +/FAST until --- is displayed. Then press ENTER while ---- is flashing. The maximum frequency or the minimum frequency will be displayed as ----.
Press and hold ASP until 1 changes to A in the display. The Walkman starts searching and storing stations. Press BANDRADIO ON to select the desired band and press PRESET+/ to select a station.

Recording

Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape with the side facing forward you want to record on.

Select a recording source: To record with the microphone Connect the supplied microphone to the MIC jack. You can use the supplied microphone stand. To record from the radio Tune in a station you want to record (see "Listening to the Radio" on page 52). When recording FM or TV programs, make sure the headphones are plugged in as they serve as an antenna. Slide REC/PAUSE. "REC" appears in the display and recording starts after about two seconds. To record on both sides, insert a cassette with the side to be recorded on facing the cassette holder.
Receiving Stations Outside Japan
Press BANDRADIO ON to turn on the radio. Press ENTER. The frequency digits, "PRESET" and a preset number flash in the display. Press and hold BANDRADIO ON until AREA 1 flashes in the display. While AREA 1 is flashing, press PRESET+/ repeatedly to select either area USA (USA, Canada, Central and South America) or Eur (Europe and other countries) and then press ENTER.
To record on one side only, insert the cassette with the side to be recorded not facing the cassette holder. When the cassette holder is opened, the direction of the tape will automatically set to FWD. When recording one side, press and hold p (stop) until FWD changes REV in the display. Note
If the record-protect tab is broken, you cannot record on that side.

Timer Recording

You can record the radio or TV by the timer recording. Make sure the clock time is correct when using the timer recording.

To pause a recording

Press and slide REC/PAUSE during recording, the recording will pause.
A pause during recording : REC will flash in the display.
To record, press and slide REC/ PAUSE again.

To stop recording

Press p (stop).
To reduce noise while recording AM programs
Set the ISS (Interference Suppress Switch) to the position that reduces noise the most.
Tune in a station you want to record. Insert a blank tape with the side you want to record. Press and hold TIMER until START will appear. Turn SPEED CONTROLTIME/TUNE to set the time you want to start recording. Press TIMER, STOP will appear. Turn SPEED CONTROLTIME/TUNE to set the time you want to stop recording. Press TIMER. The setting has been completed, the radio will turn off and the timer recording is in the standby mode.
The setting for the timer-recording time is erased when the power source is removed. In this case, set it again.

To cancel the standby mode

Press p.

If the power source is removed during timer recording standby, the setting is erased and timer recording will not operate. In this case, set the settings for timer recording again. You can not listen to a tape during the timer recording standby mode. Set the timer recording before one minute of the recording time. If the setting is completed less than one minute before the recording time, the timer recording function will not operate.
Do not connect or disconnect the headphones to 2REMOTE while recording from the radio. The recording condition may change abruptly, or noise may be recorded. When recording with the microphone, do not place it near a lamp cord or a fluorescent lamp to avoid interference noise. If a howling effect occurs, turn down the volume. While recording, the p operation only functions.
Choosing a mode on recording
At a private stage or recording loud music, press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to REC and then press SET, LIVE will appear in the display. When recording a business meeting or a low level sound, press SET and LIVE will disappear from the display.

Using Other Functions

To lock the controls Hold function
Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow to lock the controls of the Walkman or the remote control.
To see the remote display in the dark
Press LIGHT on the remote control. You can see the remote display in the dark which provides illumination by electroluminescence(EL). The EL display will glow for about 5 seconds for each press. The LIGHT button on the remote will operate even if the HOLD function is on.
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over
Break off the tabs from side A and/or B. To reuse the tape for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Notes
Do nopt use a CrO2 (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape, otherwise the sound may be distorted when you play back the tape, or the previous recording may not be erased completely.
To emphasize bass sound MEGA BASS function
To listen to the emphasized deep bass sound, press MEGA BASS / AVLS on the remote control repeatedly to select the mode you want. Each time you press the button, the mode changes. The selected mode is displayed in the window of the remote control. : emphasizes bass sound : emphasizes deeper bass sound No message: off (normal)

Supplied Accessories

Battery charger (1) Rechargeable battery (NC-6WM, 1.2 V, 600 mAh, Ni-Cd) (1) Battery case (1) Battery R6P (SR) (1) Lithium battery CR2016 (1) Stereo headphones with remote control (1) Carrying pouch (1) Battery carrying case (1) AC plug adaptor (1) (excluding Japanese model) Stereo microphone (1) Microphone stand (1) Ear adaptors (2)
To adjust the sound to an appropriate level AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function
To limit the maximum volume, press and hold MEGA BASS / AVLS on the remote control for more than 2 seconds until appears in the display. To cancel the AVLS function, press and hold MEGA BASS /AVLS for more than 2 seconds until disappears in the display.

Printed in Japan