Sony WM-EX562 - Manual (Page 2)

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Using Other
Functions
The following operations are used
by a combination of the
FUNCTION button with other
operating buttons.
The combination of the
FUNCTION button can only be
used on the main unit.
To skip a long blank
space between musics
(BL SKIP function)
(see Fig. E-a)
1 While holding down
FUNCTION, press the FF
button. The BL SKIP indicator
will be lit.
To cancel the BL SKIP mode,
hold down FUNCTION and
then press FF. Then the BL
SKIP indicator goes off.
Note on BL SKIP
• For the BL SKIP function, you need
a blank of 12 seconds or longer
between the tracks. 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, this
function may inaccurately operate.
To play a tape recorded
with Dolby* NR system
(see Fig. E-b)
1 While holding down
FUNCTION, press
p.
a NR indicator will be lit.
To cancel the Dolby function,
hold down FUNCTION and
then press
p. Then the a NR
indicator goes off.
* 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.
Emphasizing Bass
(see Fig. E-c)
1 While holding down
FUNCTION, press
œ •
REPEAT.
The MB or GRV indicator of the
SOUND mode will be lit, and
switches to either one each time
you press
œ • REPEAT.
Either MB or GRV indicator
will be lit when the SOUND
mode is being used.
To cancel the SOUND mode,
while holding down
FUNCTION, press
œ •
REPEAT repeatedly until the
MB and GRV indicators go off.
MB: emphasizes bass sound
GRV: emphasizes deeper bass
sound
no message: off (normal)
Note
• If the sound is distorted with the
mode “GRV”, select the mode “MB”
or no message.
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FF BL SKIP
FUNCTION
p
aNR
FUNCTION
ϥREPEAT
FUNCTION
SOUND•MB/GRV
AVLS
REW
Protecting Your Hearing
(AVLS)
(see Fig. E-c)
When AVLS (Automatic Volume
Limiter System) is turned on, the
maximum volume is kept down to
protect your ears.
1 While holding down
FUNCTION, press REW.
The AVLS indicator will be lit.
To cancel the AVLS, while
holding down FUNCTION,
press REW. The AVLS indicator
goes off.
Note
• If the sound is distorted when you
listen to the bass-boosted sound
with the AVLS, turn down the
volume.
Notes on FUNCTION
• Even when the tape is stopped, the
FUNCTION may be operated.
When FUNCTION and other
operating buttons are pressed the
LED lamp will light to show the
present mode, and when
FUNCTION and other operating
buttons are released, the LED will go
off.
• Do not press the FUNCTION button
on the Walkman when switching
SOUND • AVLS on the remote
control.
z Additional
Information
Precautions
On batteries
Do not carry the dry 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.
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.
• 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.
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 at 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-1
(not supplied) 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 headphones/earphones
plug periodically.
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 volume cannnot be turned
up.
• Set AVLS to off.
The tape fast forwards by itself
during playback.
• Set BL SKIP to off.
Specifications
Tape section
Frequency response (Dolby NR off)
Playback: 20 – 18,000 Hz
Output
Headphones 2REMOTE jack
Load impedance 8 – 300 ohms
General
Power requirements
1.5 V
One R6 (size AA) battery
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 109.0 x 79.2 x 28.6 mm
(4
3 ⁄ 8 x 3 1 ⁄ 8 x 1 3 ⁄ 16 inches),
incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 145 g (5.2 oz)
Approx. 205 g (7.3 oz)
(incl. a battery and a cassette)
Supplied accessories
• Stereo headphones or earphones
with remote control (1)
• Carrying case (1)
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
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This warranty is valid only in the United States.
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