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Cassette Player

Operating Instructions xxxx xxxx

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony WM-WE1 Cassette Player. Some features are: You can listen to and operate the Walkman with the wireless receiver. 30 hours playback. The wireless receiver runs 28 hours with an alkaline battery. The cassette cover shuts securely with the double-lock mechanism. You can choose from 2 different emphasizing tones: MB (MEGA BASS) and GRV (GROOVE) to adjust to your favorite sound. AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) function that searches the beginning of the current and 2 previous tracks, and succeeding 3 tracks at high speed. AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function that moderates the maximum volume level.
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 carrying case, do not carry it with other metallic objects such as keys in your pocket.
To play the other side stop playback fast forward rewind repeat the current track (Repeat Single Track function)
Press (see Fig. B-c) REPEAT during playback p FFAMS during stop REWAMS during stop REPEAT for two seconds or more during playback To stop a single repeat, press it again. FFAMS once/ repeatedly during playback REWAMS once/ repeatedly during playback FFAMS for two seconds or more during stop REWAMS for two seconds or more during stop
To conserve battery power
If a tape stops playing, the power of the wireless receiver turns off automatically after 5 seconds.
When to replace/charge the battery (see Fig. A-d)
When the battery weakens in the main unit, the BATT indicator dims and i (MAIN) will flash in the display of the wireless receiver. When the battery weakens in the receiver, i (RECEIVER) will flash in the display. Replace the dry battery and/or charge the rechargeable battery.
To avoid noise interference (see Fig. B-d)
To avoid unnecessary noise interference with other Walkmans, press CH (channel) button on the wireless receiver for 2 seconds or longer to change the channel.

WM-WE1

WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

After use

Wrap the cord around the receiver as follows (See Fig. B-e): 1 Set the earphones to fit the dent on the upper part of the clip. 2 Hook the cord on the hook at the lower part of the clip and wrap the cord around the receiver. 3 Set the end of the cord to fit inside the lobe at the bottom of the receiver.
WALKMAN XXXX WALKMAN XXXX
HOLD WIRELESS VOL REPEAT VOL HOLD

Sony Corporation 1997

Printed in Japan

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Battery life Main unit

(Approx. hours)

8 (8) 24 (26) 30 (32)

REPEAT
Rechargeable NC-6WM fully charged Sony alkaline LR6 (WM) Rechargeable NC-6WM Sony alkaline LR6 (WM) used together
play the next track/succeeding 3 tracks from the beginning (AMS* function) play the current track/previous 2 tracks from the beginning (AMS function) play the other side from the beginning (Skip Reverse function) play the same side from the beginning (Rewind Auto Play function)
z Getting Started Choosing a Power Source

Dry Battery

(see Fig. A-a)
When you are not going to use the unit for a long time
Set WIRELESS to OFF. If the cassette holder does not close
Make sure that the tab is not protruding. If the tab is protruding, slide the OPEN switch all the way to the left and close the cassette holder (see Fig. B-f).
Sony R6P (SR) 6 (6) When using the wireless receiver ( ) When using optional earphones/ headphones

Wireless receiver

Sony alkaline LR03 (SG) Sony R03 (SB) 28 13

a NR REPEAT a BL SKIP

Main unit Attach the battery case to the Walkman, and then insert one R6 (size AA) battery (supplied) with the correct polarity. Wireless receiver Open the battery compartment lid of the wireless receiver and then insert one R03 (size AAA) battery (supplied) with the correct polarity. Note

Do not charge a dry battery.

* Automatic Music Sensor

The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.
To select a tape playing mode (see Fig. B-c)
Use the a (playback mode)BL SKIP (blank skip) selector as follows:
Set the selector to play back both aON sides repeatedly and (SKIP will switch the BL SKIP appear in the on (fast-forward the display tape to the next track window if there is a blank during the BL space of longer than SKIP function.) 12 seconds) play back both sides OFF once from the side facing the tape holder, switch the BL SKIP off To

REW AMS

FFAMS p

FFAMS REWAMS

For maximum performance we recommend that you use alkaline batteries.
z Operating the Walkman Playing a Tape

(See Fig. B-a)

Rechargeable Battery (Main Unit only)
1 Insert the supplied rechargeable battery (NC-6WM) into the supplied charger with correct polarity(see Fig. A-b). Plug in the charger to the house current (mains). The full charging time depends on the voltage of your mains. 120 V: 10 hours 220240 V: 2.5 hours If the plug does not fit your mains, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor. Insert the fully charged battery into the rechargeable battery compartment (see Fig. A-c). You can charge the battery about 300 times.
Open the cassette holder and insert a cassette. Make sure the HOLD function is turned off. If it is on, slide the HOLD switch to turn it off. Set the WIRELESS switch to ON. Press (play)REPEAT on the wireless receiver and adjust the volume with the VOL control. If the earphones do not fit to your ears or the sound is unbalanced, turn round the earphones a little to fit to your ears firmly (see Fig. B-b).
Note on AMS, REPEAT Single Track and BL SKIP
To operate the AMS and the REPEAT Single Track functions, you need a blank of 4 seconds or longer between the tracks. For the BL SKIP function, you need a blank of 12 seconds or longer. Therefore, if there is noise between the tracks, these functions will not detect the blank and will not operate. Likewise, if the recording level is moderately low within a track, these functions may inaccurately operate.

MAIN RECEIVER

Do not tear off the film on the rechargeable battery. Remove the charger unit from the wall outlet as soon as possible after the rechargeable batteries have been charged. Overcharging may damage the rechargeable battery. Only the NC-6WM can be used with the supplied battery charger.
When you are listening to a tape recorded with the Dolby*B NR system (see Fig. B-c)
Set the a NR (Dolby noise reduction) selector to ON.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBYand the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

When the tape is playing, the cassette holder does not open. Keep the receiver within about one meter from the main unit. You cannot adjust the volume on the main unit while operating the receiver.

BATT indicator

Battery warning Battery warning (main unit) (wireless receiver)

Tab xxxx xxxx

(turn over)
Using the optional earphones or headphones

(see Fig. B-g)

Plug in the optional earphones/ headphones to the 2 jack. Note
You cannot listen to or operate the Walkman with the wireless receiver when the optional earphones/ headphones are connected to the 2 jack. You cannot operate the SOUND or the AVLS function from the optional earphones/headphones.
z Additional Information Precautions
On rechargeable battery and charger
The battery charger and the rechargeable battery may become warm during charging, but it is not a problem. 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. The nameplate indicating the operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located on the bottom exterior of the battery charger. Certain countries may regulate disposal of battery used to power this product. Please consult your local authority.

On the wireless receiver

The main unit and the receiver are transmitting the following signals; 1) Operation signals from the receiver to the main unit 2) Sound signals and status information from the main unit to the receiver As these transmission are done through radio signals, be careful to follow these precautions; Never use the wireless receiver in an airplane because there is the risk of interference with communication frequencies. Listen to the Walkman using corded headphones or earphones (optional). Do not use the wireless receiver near metallic objects or use cassettes with metallic labels as this may impair sensitivity and sound quality. Do not place the receiver on top of the main unit as this may cause poor reception. Keep the receiver within about one meter from the main unit when in use. Keep the receiver especially close to the main unit in inferior receiving conditions such as the following; places with great electrical noise such as near computers or wordprocessors places with strong electromagnetism such as near television or radio towers in cars or trains near other people listening to a radio or using a wireless Walkman Do not lump the cord of the receiver when in use. Rotate the main unit to obtain optimum reception when reception is poor. The LCD display may become unstable under poor receiving conditions. In this case, rotate the main unit and/ or receiver to obtain optimum reception. When the receiving condition is poor and the - - - - display continues for more than 10 minutes, the receiver will shut off automatically. To shut off the receiver manually, press p on the receiver for 4 seconds or longer. In this case, press p on the main unit as well to stop the tape. The supplied wireless receiver is to be used only with this unit.

Troubleshooting

The cassette holder does not open. If the tape is playing, stop and then slide OPEN. This condition may occur when you remove the power sources during playback, or when you use exhausted dry battery. Set the power sources again or replace the exhausted battery with a new one. The sound contains noise. Use the unit away from radioemitting devices such as cellular phones. The volume cannot be turned up. If AVLS is on, press and hold SOUND/ AVLS until in the display disappears. The tape fast-forwards by itself during playback. Set BL SKIP to off. The sound contains noise when using the wireless receiver. The LCD display is unstable or displays . Extend the cord of the wireless receiver, which acts as an antenna. Keep the receiver away from metallic objects. Replace the dry batteries and/ or recharge the rechargeable batteries. Keep the receiver within about a meter from the main unit. If the unit is interfering with another wireless Walkman, switch the transmission channel by pressing CH for 2 seconds or longer. Cannot operate/receive on the wireless receiver.* Switch WIRELESS switch to ON. Unplug the optional corded headphones or earphones if connected. Insert a cassette. Release HOLD by sliding the switch to the opposite direction of the arrow. Replace the dry batteries and/or recharge the rechargeable batteries. No sound comes out from the receiver when operating on the main unit. The power of the receiver may be off. Operate from the receiver; this will automatically turn the receiver on. Cannot operate the Walkman although batteries on both the main unit and the receiver have been replaced. Remove the batteries and insert them again after 15 seconds or longer. Cannot operate the main unit on a dry battery. The battery case may have been attached before removing an exhausted rechargeable battery. Remove the exhausted rechargeable battery first.
* If these measures fail, the main unit is not able to recognize the receiver. Register the number of the wireless receiver with the main unit as follows; 1 Replace/charge the batteries on both the main unit and the receiver. 2 Set the WIRELESS switch on the main unit to OFF. 3 On the main unit, press REWAMS while holding down p and wait until the BATT indicator lights up. Then, without releasing these buttons, hold down REPEAT on the receiver. 4 Release the three buttons when the BATT indicator goes off and a fourdigit number appears in the display of the receiver.

HOLD HOLD

Using Other Functions
Locking the controls Hold function (see Fig.
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to lock the controls.

Specifications

Tape section
Frequency response (Dolby NR off) Using the wireless receiver: 3015,000 Hz Using optional corded headphones/earphones: 20- 18,000 Hz Output Headphones (stereo mini jack) Load impedance 8300 ohms

On batteries

Do not carry the 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.
Emphasizing bass sound SOUND function (see

Fig. C-b)

To listen to the emphasized deep bass sound, press SOUND/AVLS on the receiver 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 receiver. MB (MEGA BASS): emphasizes bass sound GRV (GROOVE): emphasizes deeper bass sound No message: off (normal) Notes
If the sound is distorted with the mode GRV, select the mode MB or no message. The setting is stored as long as the battery of the receiver is not replaced.

General

Power requirements Main unit: 1.5 V DC Rechargeable battery or one R6 (size AA) battery Wireless receiver: 1.5 V DC R03 (size AAA) battery Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 79.0 x 112.2 x 24.7 mm incl. projecting parts and controls Mass Main unit: Approx. 160 g Approx. 225 g incl. NC-6WM rechargeable battery and a cassette Wireless receiver: Approx. 35 g Approx. 45 g incl. a battery Supplied accessories Wireless receiver (1) Battery case (1) Battery charger (1) AC plug adaptor (1) Rechargeable battery (NC-6WM, 1.2 V, 600 mAh, Ni-Cd) (1) Battery R6P (SR) (1) Battery R03 (SB) (1) Rechargeable battery carrying case (1) Carrying pouch (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 the car with its windows closed. The LCD display may become hard to see or slow down when using the unit at high temperatures (above 40C) or at low temperatures (below 0C). At room temperature, the display will return to its normal operating condition. If the unit has not been used for long, set it in the playback mode and warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a tape.

SOUND/AVLS

On tapes longer than 90 minutes
We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90 minutes except for long continuous playback. They are very thin and tend to be stretched easily.
Protecting your hearing AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function (see Fig. C-b)

To limit the maximum volume, press and hold SOUND/AVLS on the receiver for two seconds or more. appears in the display.

Maintenance

To clean the tape head and path
Use the cleaning cassette CHK-1 (not supplied) every 10 hours of use. Note
Use only the recommended cleaning cassette.

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 headphone s/ earphones at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
To cancel the AVLS function
Press and hold SOUND/AVLS for two seconds or more again. Notes
If the sound is distorted when you listen to the bass-boosted sound with the AVLS function, turn down the volume. The setting is stored as long as the battery of the receiver is not replaced.

To clean the exterior

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. If you use optional headphones or earphones
Clean the headphones/earphones plug periodically.
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 at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.