Sony WM-GX410 User Manual

Radio cassette-corder, Wm-gx410, Preparations

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Operating instructions

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WM-GX410

Preparations

To insert batteries

Slide open the battery compartment lid, and insert
two R6 (size AA) dry batteries (supplied with “Sony
World Model” only) with correct polarity.

Replace the batteries with new ones when “e”
flashes in the display. A-B

Notes
• For maximum performance we recommend that you

use Sony alkaline batteries.

• Be sure to replace both batteries within 2 minutes.

Otherwise, the preset radio stations will be cancelled.

To attach the battery compartment lid, if
it is accidentally detached
Attach it as illustrated. A-C

Recording

Notes
• If the record-protect tab is broken, you cannot record

on that side.

• Tapes recorded with the REC TIME/PLAY MODE

switch in the DOUBLE position cannot be played
properly on a cassette player/tape recorder without
the REC TIME/PLAY MODE switch function.

• Use new batteries when recording.
• If a howling occurs, turn down the volume.
• When recording with the microphone, the sound to be

recorded cannot be heard through the speakers.

1 Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape. B

To record on both sides:
Insert the cassette with the side to be first
recorded on as the FWD side, and set DIR to
FWD.
To record on one side only:
Insert the cassette with the side to be
recorded on as the REV side, and set DIR to
REV.

2 Set REC TIME/PLAY MODE to the desired

position.
NORMAL (4.8 cm/s): for optimum sound.
Recommended for normal recordings.
DOUBLE (2.4 cm/s): for double recording
time (for example, 120 minutes using both
sides of a 60-minute cassette). Suitable for
recording conferences, dictations, etc. Not
recommended to record music.

3 Select a recording source.

To record with the built-in microphone
(Flat Mic):
Place the unit on a hard surface (such as a
desk) with the cassette holder side down, so
that the microphone can record effectively.
To record from the radio:
Tune in to the station you want to record
(see “Listening to the Radio”).

4 Press z REC. Y PLAY is pressed

simultaneously and recording starts. The
recording level is automatically adjusted.
If you have started recording from the FWD
side, recording will switch to the REV side
automatically at the end of the FWD side.

Press/switch

Pause recording

PAUSE in the direction
of the arrow

Stop recording

STOP

Start recording during

REC during

playback

Review the portion

Press and hold REW/

just recorded

REVIEW during
recording. Release to
listen.

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.

Notes on recording
• The recording level is fixed.
• Adjusting the volume or setting AVLS (see “Using

Other Functions”) will not affect the recording level.
These controls only change the sound level you hear.

• Actual recording will start about 2 seconds after you

press z REC. Press z 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 the i jack 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 as this may
cause interference noise.

• For other operations, stop recording first.
• DIR will not work while recording. Do not force

changing the setting, as the unit may malfunction.

• The frequency will change if you switch TUNE MODE

while recording the radio.

To prevent a tape from being accidentally
recorded over C
Break off the tabs from side A and/or B. To reuse the
tape for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive
tape.

Recording from various sound
sources

To record with an external microphone
Connect an external microphone to the MIC (PLUG
IN POWER) jack.
Use a microphone such as the ECM-DS70P (not
supplied).
When using a plug-in-power system microphone, the
power to the microphone is supplied from this unit.

Playing a Tape

1 Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape. B
2 Press RADIO OFF to turn off the radio.
3 Set REC TIME/PLAY MODE to the same

position as that used for recording. To
playback commercially available music
tape, etc., select NORMAL.

4 Press Y PLAY.

Press/switch

Stop playback

STOP

Pause playback

PAUSE in the direction
of the arrow

Fast-forward or rewind*

FF/CUE or REW/
REVIEW during stop

Search forward/backward

Press and hold FF/

during playback (CUE/

CUE or REW/

REVIEW)

REVIEW during
playback and release it
at the point you want

Switch playback to

DIR to FWD or REV

the other side**

* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound

or rewound, the batteries will be consumed
rapidly. Be sure to press x STOP.

** Playback will switch to the REV side automatically

at the end of the FWD side.

Note
Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is
running.

Using Other Functions

Protecting Your Hearing — AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter System)

(Only when using headphones/earphones)

Set AVLS to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept
down to protect your ears.

Listening with Powerful Sound

(Only when using headphones/earphones)

Set SOUND BOOST to ON to obtain the Sound Boost
effect which emphasizes both treble and bass.

Note
When you set AVLS to LIMIT, the SOUND BOOST effect
is reduced.

To Use the Speakers

Disconnect the headphones/earphones from the i
jack. The sound will play from the speakers.
When the speakers are in use, the AVLS and SOUND
BOOST function will not operate.

Locking the Controls

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow
to lock the controls. The HOLD function only locks
the radio operation buttons and TUNING/ENTER.

(turn over)

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.

is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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).

EEA

FWD (forward) side

REV (reverse) side

R6(AA)

Side A

Tab for side A

(CUE/REVIEW)

English

PAUSE

REC

DIR

REC TIME/PLAY MODE

AVLS

ISS

STOP

FF/CUE

REW/REVIEW

PLAY**

VOL*

TUNE MODE

TUNING/ENTER

FM MODE•MONO/ST (or/ )
FM MODE•LOCAL/DX

MIC (PLUG IN POWER)**

Antenna

HOLD

Flat Mic

RADIO OFF

SOUND BOOST

There is a tactile dot beside VOL on the main unit to show the direction
to turn up the volume.

** The button or jack has a tactile dot.

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