English
Tape operation is not possible.
•Insert a cassette tape.
The volume cannot be turned up.
•If AVLS is on, turn it off by setting
the VOLUME switch on the main
unit to NORM or MAX.
The tape fast forwards by itself
during playback.
•BL SKIP is activated. Deactivate
BL SKIP.
The sound contains noise.
•Use the unit away from radio
wave-emitting devices such as
cellular phones.
The display and the operations
are not normal.
•Remove the power sources for 15
seconds or more, and then set
them again.
Specifications
Tape section
Frequency response
(Dolby NR off)
Playback: 30–18,000 Hz
Output
Headphones (REMOTEi jack)
Load impedance 8–300 ohms
General
Power requirements
1.5 V
One rechargeable battery or
one R6 (size AA) battery
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 78.7 x 108.6 x 18.7 mm
(3
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3
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projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 180 g (6.4 oz.)
Approx. 240 g (8.5 oz.) (incl.
rechargeable battery and cassette)
Supplied accessories
Battery case (1)
Stereo earphones with remote
control (1)
Battery charger (1)
Rechargeable battery
NC-6WM, 1.2V, 600mAh, Ni-Cd
(1) (U.S.A., Canada, European,
Australian, and Hong Kong
model)
NH-14WM, 1.2V, 1400mAh, Ni-
MH (1) (Other countries
model)
Rechargeable battery carrying case
(1)
Carrying pouch (1)
AC plug adaptor (1) (Except for
U.S.A., Canada, European,
Australian, Korean, and Hong
Kong model)
Design and specifications subject to
change without notice.
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Using Other
Functions
Adjusting playback mode
(see Fig. D-A)
You can adjust the playback
direction mode (s or d) as
well as the BL SKIP mode (on or
off).
1 Press MODE repeatedly. With
each press the indications
change as follows:
s
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• When “BL SKIP” is displayed, the
tape is fast-forwarded to the next
track if there is a blank space of
longer than 12 seconds. You will
hear repeated sets of three short
beeps when skipping a blank.
• When “s” is displayed, both
sides of the tape is played
repeatedly.
• When “d” is displayed, both
sides of the tape is played once (if
you start from side B, only side B
will be played).
Notes
• You cannot adjust the playback
mode during fast-forward or
rewind.
• The setting is stored as long as the
battery is not replaced.
Note on BL SKIP
• The BL SKIP function detects a blank
of 12 seconds or longer. If there is
noise between the tracks, these
functions may not recognize the
blank and may not operate.
Likewise, if there is a low-level
segment within a track, these
functions may recognize it as a blank
space.
Playing a tape recorded
with the Dolby* B NR
system
Hold down SOUND until “;”
appears in the display.
To cancel Dolby B NR, hold down
SOUND again until “;”
disappears.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured
under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY”and the double-D symbol
; are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Notes
• You cannot turn on/off the Dolby B
NR function during fast-forward or
rewind.
• The setting is stored as long as the
battery is not replaced.
B
Emphasizing Sound (see
Fig. D-A)
1 Press SOUND repeatedly. With
each press, the indications
change as follows:
SURROUND
(Mega Surround*): Dynamic
Surround Sound
MB (Mega Bass): emphasizes
bass sound (moderate
effect)
RV (Sound Revitalizer):
emphasizes treble
sound
none: normal (no effect)
* Mega Surround is a new sound
mode combining the SRS
Headphone technology of SRS Labs,
Inc., and the MEGA BASS
technology of Sony Corporation.
SRS Headphone and the
symbol
are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in
the United States and selected
foreign countries.
SRS Headphone technology is
incorporated under license from SRS
Labs, Inc.
Notes
•If the sound becomes distorted in the
SURROUND mode, limit the volume
on the main unit by setting the
VOLUME switch on the main unit to
NORM or AVLS MIN, or select a
different sound mode.
•You cannot change the mode during
fast-forward or rewind.
•The setting is stored as long as the
battery is not replaced.
Protecting Your Hearing
— AVLS (Automatic
Volume Limiter System)
(see Fig. D-B)
1 Set the VOLUME switch on the
main unit to AVLS MIN.
To cancel the AVLS function
Set the VOLUME switch on the
main unit to NORM or MAX.
Locking the controls
— HOLD function
(see Fig. D-C)
On the remote control, slide the
HOLD switch in the direction of the
arrow to lock the controls.
On the main unit, slide the HOLD/
OPERATION switch so that
“HOLD” becomes visible and the
operation button is locked.
B 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 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 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 a
long period of time, set it in the
playback mode to 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 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.
Notes
•Clean the headphones/earphones
and remote control plugs
periodically.
•Clean the terminals periodically
with a cotton swab or a soft cloth as
illustrated (see Fig. E).
Troubleshooting
The BL SKIP, AMS, or the Repeat
Single Track function does not
operate properly.
•Charge the rechargeable battery
or replace the battery with a new
Sony alkaline battery.
You hear error beeps and you
cannot operate the unit.
•Charge the rechargeable battery
or replace the battery with a new
Sony alkaline battery.
The unit does not operate at all.
•Charge the rechargeable battery
or replace the battery with a new
Sony alkaline battery.
•HOLD is activated. Deactivate
HOLD.