Sony WM-EC1 Leaflet

3-246-102-41(1)

Sony Corporation ©2002   Printed in Japan

Operating Instructions

Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile
Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

– Lead-free solder (is) used for soldering in main portions.
– The main printed wiring boards do not contain halogenated

flame retardants.

– No Poly-Vinyl-Chloride is used for the cord of the

Headphones.

– Vegetable-based Plastic is used for the cabinet of the main

unit. Vegetable-based plastic can be decomposed into water
(H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) by natural microorganisms.
It uses recyclable natural sources, and aims to save petroleum
resource.

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).

CE標誌的有效性，僅限於那些有法律限制的國家，主要在
EEA（歐洲經濟區）國家。

A

B

N

M

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FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central and South America)

531 - 1 602 kHz (Other countries)

3V DC, batteries R6 (size AA) x 2

Approx. 91.6 x 116.1 x 35.3 mm (3 

5

⁄

8

 

×

 4 

5

⁄

8

 

×

 1 

7

⁄

16

 inches)

excl. projecting parts and controls

Approx. 174 g (6.2 oz) (main unit only)

Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Tape playback

25

7.5

Radio reception 40

14

* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics

and Information Technology Industries Association).
(Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)

**When using Sony LR6(SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry

batteries (produced in Japan).

Note
• The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating

condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.

A

1 Slide open the  battery compartment lid,

and insert two R6 (size AA) dry batteries
with correct polarity.

Replace the batteries with the new ones when “

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flashes in the display.

1 Insert a cassette.
2 Press NPLAY.

Adjust the volume with VOLUME.

Stop playback

x

STOP

Wind rapidly*

M

FF or mREW

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

rewound, the battery will be consumed rapidly. Be
sure to press xSTOP.

Note
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is

running.

1 If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the

HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
the arrow to unlock the controls.
Make sure that the tape has stopped
completely.

2 Press FM or AM to select the desired band

and to turn on the radio.

3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in to the desired

station.
If you hold down TUNING +/– for a few
seconds, the Walkman will start tuning to
the stations automatically.

To turn off the radio
Press OFF.

To improve broadcast reception B
•For FM: Extend the headphones/earphones cord

(antenna) or adjust ST•FM MONO.

•For AM: Reorient the unit itself.

You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for
AM.

1 Press FM or AM to select the desired band

and to turn on the radio.

2 Press ENTER for more than 2 seconds.

Preset number 1 will flash in the display
and the Walkman starts scanning the
stations from the lower frequencies and
stops for about 3 seconds when a station is
received.

3 If you wish to preset the received station,

press ENTER while the preset number is
flashing.
The received station is preset on preset
number 1 and the unit starts scanning for
the next receivable station.

4 Repeat step 3 until all receivable stations are

preset.

To turn off the radio
Press OFF.

Note
• If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations

replace the old ones when the above procedure is
completed.

1 Press FM or AM.
2 Press ENTER.

The frequency digits and a preset number
flash in the display.

3 While the frequency digits and the preset

number are flashing, tune in to a station you
wish to store using TUNING +/–, and select
a preset number using PRESET +/–.

4 While the frequency digits and the preset

number are flashing, press ENTER.

Notes
• If you cannot complete step 3 or 4 while the indicators

are flashing, repeat from step 2.

• If a station is already stored, the new station replaces

the old one.

To cancel a stored station
Follow the procedure above and in step 3, press and
hold TUNING +/– until “- - - -” is displayed and
select the preset number you want to cancel using
PRESET +/–. Press ENTER while “- - - -” is flashing.

1 Press FM or AM to select the band.
2 Press PRESET +/–.

Set the HOLD switch in the direction of the G mark
to lock the controls.
The HOLD function only locks the radio operation
buttons and MEGA BASS.

Press MEGA BASS.
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display.

Notes
• If the sound is distorted when MEGA BASS is

activated,  turn down the volume of the main unit or
select normal mode.

• Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the volume

is tuned up too high.

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

• Do not carry 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.

• When you are not going to use your Walkman for a long time,

remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage
and corrosion.

• 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.

• Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long

continuous playback.

• 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 time, set it in the

playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes before you
start using it again.

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.

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 the volume or
discontinue use.

Keep the volume at a moderate level.  This will allow you to hear
outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

• Clean the tape head and tape path using a cotton swab and

commercially available cleaning solvent after every 10 hours of
use.

• To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in

water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

• Clean the headphones/earphones plugs periodically.

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

“

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is a trademark of Sony Corporation.