Listening to the
Radio
(see Fig.
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)
1
Press BAND • RADIO ON to
turn on the radio.
2
Press BAND • RADIO ON
repeatedly to select AM, FM1,
or FM2.
3
Press MENU on the main unit
repeatedly and set “__” ( the
cursor) in the display of the
main unit to TUNE MODE.
4
For manual tuning
1
Press SET to choose
MANUAL.
2
Press TUNE/ or –
repeatedly to tune in to the
desired station.
Keep pressing
TUNE/ or – to
scan for stations.
For preset tuning
1
Press SET to choose
PRESET.
2
Press TUNE/ or –
repeatedly to recall the
desired preset station.
To use preset tuning, preset
stations first (see “Presetting
Radio Stations”).
To turn off the radio
Press
p
•RADIO OFF .
To improve the broadcast
reception
•
For AM:
The Walkman has a
built-in antenna. Reorient the
Walkman horizontally to obtain
optimum AM reception.
•
For FM (see Fig.
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):
Extend
the cord of the remote control, the
aerial. If the reception is still not
good, press MENU repeatedly to
set the cursor in the display of the
main unit to FM MODE . Then
press SET to choose from
“MONO” (monaural), “LOCAL”
or none (stereo) for best reception.
To operate from the remote
control (see Fig.
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To turn on the radio, press the jog
lever for more than one second
(while the tape is in stop mode
only).
To tune in or recall a preset station,
jog the jog lever upward/
downward.
To turn off the radio, press the jog
lever.
Presetting Radio
Stations
(see Fig.
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Once you store your favorite
stations in memory, you can play
them easily. You can preset up to 32
stations —12 each for FM1 and FM2
and 8 for AM (for the JPn area*, up
to 16 stations — 8 each for FM and
AM).
* See “Receiving Stations Outside
Your Country”(Excluding European,
Saudi Arabian, and Chinese model).
English
Tuning in to and Storing
Radio Stations
Automatically
(Auto-Memory Scanning
function)
1
Press BAND • RADIO ON to
turn on the radio.
2
Press BAND • RADIO ON
repeatedly to select AM, FM1,
or FM2.
3
Press ENTER until “A” appears
in the display.
The Walkman starts searching
and storing stations.
Then the preset number
appears.
Note
• Do not remove the power sources
until all the stations are stored.
Storing Radio Stations
Manually (Manual-
Memory function)
You can preset the stations in any
order.
1
Press BAND • RADIO ON to
turn on the radio.
2
Press BAND • RADIO ON
repeatedly to select AM, FM1,
or FM2.
3
Press ENTER.
The frequency digits will flash
in the display.
4
Press TUNE/ or –
repeatedly to tune in to the
desired station and press
ENTER.
The preset number will flash in
the display.
5
Press TUNE/ or –
repeatedly to select the desired
preset number and press
ENTER.
The station is preset to the
number of your choice.
Notes
• If you cannot complete step 4 or 5
while the indications are flashing,
repeat from step 3.
• If you preset a new station to the
same preset number, the previously
stored station will be erased.
To cancel the stored station
Follow the procedure above and in
step 4, instead of tuning in to a
station, press and hold TUNE/
or – until “– – – –” is
displayed. Press ENTER while
“– – – –” is flashing. The preset
number will flash in the display.
Press TUNE/ or –
repeatedly to select the preset
number you want to cancel and
press ENTER.
Receiving Stations
Outside Your Country
(Excluding European,
Saudi Arabian, and
Chinese model)
(see Fig.
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1
Press BAND • RADIO ON to
turn on the radio.
2
Press ENTER.
The frequency digits will flash
in the display.
3
Press and hold BAND •
RADIO ON until “Eur”,“JPn”,
or “USA” flashes.
4
Press BAND • RADIO ON
repeatedly to select “Eur”,
“JPn”, or “USA” and press
ENTER.
5
Tune in to and store stations as
necessary following the
procedure of “Listening to the
Radio” and “Presetting Radio
Stations”.
Area indication and
frequency range
Area* Frequency range
FM (MHz)
AM(kHz)
Eur
87.5–108
531–1,602
JPn
76–90
531–1,710
USA
87.5–108
530–1,710
*Eur : European and other countries
JPn : Japan
USA : USA, Canada, and Central
and South America
Using the Menu
(see Fig.
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)
Adjusting playback
modes
You can adjust the following
playback modes using the Menu
function on the remote control or on
the main unit.
AVLS: Turn on to limit the
maximum volume to protect
your hearing (Automatic
Volume Limiter System)
(on the main unit, “
” indicates
“on”).
a
(PB MODE): Turn on to play
both sides repeatedly (on the
main unit, “
a
” indicates
“on”).
Plays both sides once from the
FWD side when turned off (on
the main unit, “
Å
” indicates
“off”).
a
(PB
a
NR): Turn on when you
play back a tape recorded with
the Dolby* B NR system (on the
main unit, “
” indicates
“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.
Notes
• The playback modes can be set or
canceled separately.
• The playback modes cannot be
adjusted while recording.
On the remote control
1
Press MENU to enter the menu
mode. “
r
” (the cursor) will
flash in the display of the
remote control.
2
Jog the jog lever upward/
downward repeatedly until
“
r
” flashes on the playback
mode to be adjusted.
3
Press the jog lever to enter.
You will hear a short beep and
“
r
” will appear for a few
seconds. Then, the display will
exit the menu mode.
To cancel a playback mode
On the remote control, repeat the
above so that “
r
” disappears on
the playback mode to be adjusted.
To display the playback mode
status on the remote control
Press MENU to enter the menu
mode. The active playback mode(s)
will be marked by the “
r
”.
On the main unit
1
Press MENU repeatedly to
move “__” (the cursor) in the
display of the main unit to the
playback mode to be adjusted.
2
Press SET repeatedly to select
the playback mode to your
choice.
Note
• If the sound is distorted when you
listen to the bass-boosted sound
with AVLS function, turn down the
volume.
Emphasizing Sound
You can choose one of the following
sound emphases using the Menu
function on the remote control or on
the main unit.
RV : Sound Revitalizer.
Emphasizes treble sound.
MB : Mega Bass.
Emphasizes bass sound
(moderate effect).
GRV : Groove.
Emphasizes bass sound (strong
effect).
NORM (no message on the main
unit) : normal (no effect).
On the remote control
1
Press MENU to enter the menu
mode. “
r
” will flash in the
display.
2
Jog the jog lever upward/
downward repeatedly until
“
r
” flashes on the sound
emphasis of your choice.
3
Press the jog lever to enter.
You will hear a short beep and
“
r
” will appear for a few
seconds. Then, the display will
exit the menu mode.
To display the sound emphasis
status on the remote control
Press MENU to enter the menu
mode. The active sound emphasis
will be marked by the “
r
”.
On the main unit
1
Press MENU repeatedly to
move “__” in the display to
SOUND.
2
Press SET repeatedly to select
the sound emphasis of your
choice.
Note
• If the sound becomes distorted with
the GRV effect, select MB or NORM
(no message).
Notes on the menu mode
• You cannot operate the tape from
the remote control while you are in
the menu mode.
• When you press the jog lever to
enter, or if you leave the remote
control unoperated for more than 30
seconds, the display will exit the
menu mode automatically. To exit
the menu mode manually, press
MENU again.
• The menu setting (except for AVLS)
is stored even after the battery is
replaced.
Using Other
Functions
(see Fig.
G
)
To lock the controls
— Hold function
Slide HOLD switch in the direction
of the arrow to lock the controls.
To use the tape counter
The tape counter is displayed on the
main unit during playback,
recording, fast forward, rewind,
and stop (except when the radio is
turned on). The number will
increase when playing back the
FWD side, and decrease when
playing back the REV side.
To reset the counter to “000”, press
ENTER/COUNTER RESET.
Notes
• The tape counter may show some
deviation.
• The tape counter will not be
displayed when the cassette
compartment is empty.
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Additional Information
Precautions
On rechargeable battery and
charger
• Remove the charger unit from the
wall outlet as soon as possible
after the rechargeable battery has
been charged. Overcharging may
damage the rechargeable battery.
• The battery charger 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 battery
charger 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.
• The nameplate indicating the
operating voltage, power
consumption, etc. is located on the
bottom exterior of the battery
charger.
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 the unit
• 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.
• If the unit has not been used for
long period of time, set it in the
playback mode and warm it up
for a few minutes before you start
using again.
On tapes longer than 90
minutes
We do not recommend the use of
tapes longer than 90 minutes except
for a long continuous recording or
playback. They are very thin and
tend to be stretched easily.
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.
Maintenance
To clean the tape head and
path
Use the cleaning cassette CHK-1W
(not supplied) for every 10 hours of
use.
Note
• 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.
Note
• Clean the battery case terminals
(both inside and outside)
periodically.
Troubleshooting
The sound drops out or comes
with excessive noise.
• Clean the headphones/earphones
and remote control plugs.
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The unit does not operate at all.
• Charge the battery or replace the
dry battery with a new one.
• HOLD is activated. Deactivate
HOLD.
Tape operation is not possible.
• Insert a cassette tape.
The display disappears
momentarily during operation.
• Replace or charge the battery.
The volume cannot be turned up.
• If AVLS is on, turn it off.
A beep sounds and recording is
not possible when REC is slid.
• If the tab of the tape is broken off,
cover the tab hole with adhesive
tape.
The display and the operations
are not normal.
• Remove the power sources for 15
seconds or more, and then set
them again.
The radio and playback operates
but recording is not possible.
• This condition may occur when
the battery becomes weak.
Replace or charge the battery.
Specifications
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 65–74/87.5–108 MHz (Eastern
Europe)
87.5–108 MHz (other
countries)
AM:530–1,710 kHz (North,
Central, and South America)
531–1,602 kHz (other
countries)
Tape section
Frequency response
(Dolby NR off)
Playback: 40–15,000 Hz
Recording/playback: 100–8,000 Hz
Output
Headphones (
2
REMOTE) jack
Load impedance 8–300 ohms
Input
Microphone (MIC) jack
General
Power requirements
1.5 V
Rechargeable battery
One R6 (size AA) battery
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 108.4 x 77.7 x 23.8 mm
(4
3
⁄
8
x 3
1
⁄
8
x
15
⁄
16
inches), incl.
projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 150 g (5.3 oz)
Approx. 215 g (7.6 oz) incl.
rechargeable battery and a
cassette
Supplied accessories
Battery case (1)
Stereo earphones with remote
control (1)
Battery charger (1)
AC plug adaptor (1) (except for
European, Australian, Saudi
Arabian, Chinese, Hong Kong,
U.S.A., Canadian, and Korean
model)
Rechargeable battery (NC-6WM,
1.2 V, 600 mAh, Ni-Cd) (1)
Rechargeable battery carrying case
(1)
Carrying pouch (1)
Stereo microphone (1)
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
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BAND•RADIO ON
TUNE/
TUNE/
PRESET–
p
•RADIO OFF
SET
MENU
HOLD
HOLD
ENTER/COUNTER RESET
BAND•RADIO ON
ENTER
TUNE/
TUNE/
PRESET–
Jog lever
º ∑ ± Ï
Tape counter
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SET
MENU
MENU
SET
MENU
SOUND MODE MODE AVLS MODE
a
NR
PB
TUNE
FM
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Jog lever
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