Sony Radio Cassette-Corder WM-GX680 User Manual
Radio cassette-corder, Warning, Wm-gx680
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English
Radio Cassette-Corder
Sony Corporation ©2000 Printed in Malaysia
WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
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Operating instructions
WM-GX680
3-222-161-11(1)
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D
E
Other tape operations
To
Fast forward
Rewind
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 Y•x on the remote control is
pressed during fast forward or
rewind, the Walkman switches to
playback.
**Automatic Music Sensor
A-B Repeat
A-B Repeat plays back repeatedly
any portion of the tape you
specified. Specify by tagging the
beginning (point A) and the end
(point B) of the portion during
playback.
On the main unit
1 Press Y•REPEAT for 2
seconds or more during
playback to tag point A.
“A-” will flash in the display of
the main unit.
2 Press Y•REPEAT again to
tag point B.
“A-B” will flash and the tape
will be rewound to point A.
Then “REP” appears in the
display and the specified
portion is played repeatedly.
On the remote control
1 Press Y•x twice quickly
during playback to tag point A.
2 Press Y•x once more to tag
point B.
The tape will be rewound to
point A. Then the specified
portion is played repeatedly.
To cancel the A-B Repeat
playback
Press Y•REPEAT on the main
unit.
On the remote control, press
Y
•x.
Preparations
Prepare a dry battey (not
supplied) or the rechargeable
battery (supplied).
Dry Battery
A
Attach the supplied battery case,
and then insert one R6 (size AA)
battery with correct polarity.
Note
• For maximum performance we
recommend that you use a Sony
alkaline battery.
Rechargeable Battery
B
1 Insert the supplied
rechargeable battery (NC-
6WM) into the charger with
correct polarity.
See the 3 and # indications on
your charger.
2 Plug in the charger to the
house current (mains).
Full charging time depends on
the model and the voltage of
your mains.
Full charging time
(Approx. hours)
U.K., Australian, and
3.5
Hong Kong model
U.S.A., Canadian,
2.5
European Continent,
and Saudi Arabian model
Korean model
110 V: 10
220 V: 2.5
Other models
120 V: 10
220 - 240 V: 2.5
If the plug does not fit to your
mains, attach the supplied AC
plug adaptor (Saudi Arabian
model only).
3 Insert the fully charged battery
into the rechargeable battery
compartment.
You can charge the battery about
300 times.
When to replace/
charge the battery
C
Replace or charge the battery
when “e” flashes in the display.
Battery life
(Approx. hours)
(EIAJ*)
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)**
Tape playback
31.5
Radio reception
32
MIC recording
10
Radio recording
6.5
Rechargeable battery
(NC-6WM)
Tape playback
8.5
Radio reception
10
MIC recording
4
Radio recording
3
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** and
Rechargeable NC-6WM
Tape playback
40
Radio reception
42
MIC recording
13
Radio recording
9
*Measured value by the standard
of EIAJ (Electronic Industries
Association of Japan). (Using a
Sony HF series cassette tape)
**When using a Sony LR6 (SG)
“STAMINA” alkaline dry battery
(produced in Japan).
Note
• The battery life may be shorter
depending on the operating
condition, the surrounding
temperature and battery type.
House Current
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Remove the rechargeable battery
if inserted. Attach the battery case
and connect the AC power
adaptor AC-E15HG (not
supplied) to the DC IN 1.5 V jack
of the battery case and to the wall
outlet.
Do not use any other AC power
adaptor.
Specifications for AC-E15HG
vary for each area. Check your
local voltage and the polarity of
the plug before purchasing.
Playing a Tape
E
1 Insert a cassette and if the
HOLD function 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. (On the main unit,
press Y•REPEAT.)
When adjusting the volume on
the remote control
Set the VOL control on the main
unit to around 6.
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
Operation on the main
unit
To
Switch
playback to
the other side
Stop playback
Press
Y
•x for
2 seconds or more
during playback
Y
•x once
during playback
Notes
• You cannot specify a repeat
portion to include both sides of
the tape.
• You cannot specify a repeat
portion of shorter than 2 seconds.
• After repeated operation, the
actual portion that is played back
may shift off somewhat from the
exact portion specified with the
tags due to tape slack.
• A-B Repeat will repeat 50 times
before returning to normal
playback if not canceled
manually.
• Do not use the A-B Repeat
function with tapes longer than 90
minutes. If you do, the tape may
be damaged.
Recording
F
You can record radio programs
from the built-in radio, or record
with the supplied microphone. In
either case, use a new or fully
charged battery.
Note
• If the record-protect tab is broken,
you cannot record on that side.
1 Insert a normal (TYPE I)
tape.
To record on both sides
Insert the cassette with the
side to be first recorded on
as the FWD (forward)
side*.
*Make sure that “FWD” is
displayed. If not, press and
hold x until “REV” changes to
“FWD”.
To record on one side
only
Insert the cassette with the
side to be recorded on as
the REV (reverse) side**.
**Make sure that “REV” is
displayed. If not, press and
hold x until “FWD” changes
to “REV”.
Note
• When the cassette holder is
opened, the direction of the
tape will be automatically set
to “FWD”.
2 Select a recording source:
To record with the
microphone
Connect the supplied
microphone to the MIC
(PLUG IN POWER) jack.
You can attach the
microphone to your
clothes as illustrated.
F
To record from the radio
Tune in to the station you
want to record (see
“Listening to the Radio”).
3 Slide REC.
“REC” appears in the
display and recording
starts after about two
seconds.
If you have started
recording from the FWD
side, recording will switch
to reverse side
automatically at the end of
the FWD side.
Press
Y
•REPEAT
during playback
x
(stop)
Press
FF during stop* or
during playback
During playback,
the tape is fast-
forwarded as long as
FF is pressed (“Free
Search”).
REW during stop*
or during
playback
During playback,
the tape is rewound
as long as REW is
pressed (“Free
Search”).
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
To stop recording
Press x (on the remote control,
press Y•x to stop recording).
To reduce noise while
recording AM programs
Set the ISS (Interference Suppress
Switch) to the position that
reduces noise the most.
To monitor the recording
sound
You can monitor the recording
sound through headphones/
earphones. Adjust monitoring
level using VOL.
Note
• You may hear some noise in the
monitor sound in the RV, MB, or
GRV mode, but this does not
affect recording.
Notes on recording
• The recording level is fixed.
• Sound emphasis (RV, MB, or
GRV), AVLS and Dolby B NR
settings do not affect recording.
• Actual recording will start about 2
seconds after you slide REC. Slide
REC about 2 seconds before the
moment you want to start
recording, or you will miss the
beginning of your recording.
• When recording on both sides,
recording will not be made for
about 10 seconds while the tape is
switching sides.
• Do not use a high-position (TYPE
II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape. If you
do, the sound may be distorted
when you play back the tape, or
the previous recording may not be
erased completely.
• Do not connect or disconnect the
headphones/earphones to/from
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REMOTE while recording from
the radio. The recording condition
may change abruptly, or noise
may be recorded.
• To avoid noise interference, do
not place it near a lamp cord or a
fluorescent lamp when recording
with the microphone.
• If a howling effect occurs, turn
down the volume.
• All other operation cannot be
made while recording. For other
operation, stop recording first.
To prevent a tape from
being accidentally
recorded over
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Break off the tabs from side A
and/or B. To reuse the tape for
recording, cover the tab hole with
adhesive tape.
(turn over)
Side A
FWD (forward) side
REV (reverse) side
A
F
Polarity of
the plug
DC IN 1.5 V
x
VOL
VOL
HOLD
HOLD
Y
•REPEAT
FF (AMS)
REW (AMS)
Y
•x
REW
MIC
ISS
x
REC
For the customers in the United States
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the front and the serial number is located inside the tape
holder. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. WM-GX680
Serial No. ___________________________
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
U.K., Australian, and
Hong Kong model
Other models
B
Plug in firmly.
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REMOTE
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
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FF
The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the
European Union.
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