Sony walkman wm-gx788 User Manual

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©2003 Sony Corporation    Printed in China

Operating instructions

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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 MENU repeatedly to

set “__” (the cursor) in the
display to REC/PB.  Then
press SET to select “

”

or none (normal speed)
which is the same position
as that used for recording.
To playback commercially
available music tape, etc.,
select normal (no
indication).

3 Press Y•REPEAT on the

main unit and adjust the
volume with VOL. (On the
remote control, press
Y

(play)•x(stop).)

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.

Switch

Y

•x for 2

playback to

seconds or more

the other side during playback

Stop playback Y•x once

during playback

Switch

Y

•REPEAT

playback to

during playback

the other side

Stop playback x (stop)

Fast forward*

FF/CUE (FF +
on the remote
control) during
stop

Rewind*

REW/REVIEW
(REW – on the
remote contorl)
during stop

Search forward Press and hold
during

FF/CUE (FF +

playback

on the remote

(CUE)

control) and
release it at the
point you want.

Search

Press and hold

backward

REW/REVIEW

during

(REW – on the

playback

remote control)

(REVIEW)

and release it at
the point you
want.

Note
Tapes recorded with setting to
“

” cannot be played

properly on a cassette player/
tape recorder without this
function.

• To prevent fire, do not cover

the ventilation of the apparatus
with newspapers, table-cloths,
curtains, etc. And don’t place
lighted candles on the
apparatus.

• To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.

• Certain countries may regulate

disposal of the battery used to
power this product. Please
consult with your local
authority.

Prepare a dry battery (not
supplied) or the rechargeable
battery (supplied).

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.

B

Charge the rechargeable battery
before using it for the first time.

1 Insert the supplied

rechargeable battery NH-
14WM (A) into the
rechargeable battery
compartment with correct
polarity.

2 Connect the supplied AC

power adaptor to the charging
stand, plug in the AC power
adaptor to the house current
(mains).
If the plug does not fit to your
mains, attach the supplied AC
plug adaptor (Saudi Arabian
model only).

3 Place the main unit on the

charging stand.
The CHG lamp will light up.
Full charging takes about 6
hours.
The CHG lamp will go off
when the battery is fully
charged.

Note
Do not use the unit while charging.
Remove the unit from the charging
stand when using it.
– If you operate the unit while

charging, the battery will not be
charged.

– If you operate the unit while

charging, it may cause
malfunction.

– Do not place the unit on the

charging stand without the
rechargeable battery. Otherwise, it
may cause malfunction.

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Replace or charge the battery
when “

” flashes in the display.

Tape playback

44

Radio reception

56

MIC recording

15

Radio recording

12

Tape playback

26

Radio reception

34

MIC recording

9

Radio recording

7

Tape playback

70

Radio reception

90

MIC recording

24

Radio recording

19

* Measured value by the standard

of JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology
Industries Association). (Using a
Sony HF series cassette tape)

** When using a Sony LR6(SG)

“STAMINA” alkaline dry battery
(produced in Japan).

Notes
• The battery life may be shorter

depending on the operating
condition, the surrounding
temperature and battery type.

• The AVLS setting (see “Using the

Menu”) will be cancelled when
you replace the battery.

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You must purchase an AC power
adaptor AC-E15HG to operate
this unit using house current.
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.

Play the next

FF/CUE (FF +

track/

on the remote

succeeding 9

control)  once/

tracks from the repeatedly
beginning

during playback

(AMS**)

Play the current REW/REVIEW
track/previous (REW – on the
8 tracks from

remote control)

the beginning

once/repeatedly

(AMS**)

during playback

Play the other

FF/CUE (FF +

side from the

on the remote

beginning

control)  for 2

(Skip Reverse

seconds or more

function)

during stop

Play the same

REW/REVIEW

side from the

(REW – on the

beginning

remote contorl)

(Rewind Auto

for 2 seconds or

Play function)

more during
stop

* Press Y•x on the remote

control during fast forward or
rewind to start playback.

**Automatic Music Sensor

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 move rapidly 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 stop the A-B Repeat
playback
Press Y•REPEAT on the main
unit.
On the remote control, press
Y

•x.

To reset A-B Repeat
When you want to change a
specific portion, stop the A-B
Repeat playback and tag point A
and point B again.

Notes
• You cannot specify a repeat

portion that includes both sides of
the tape.

• You cannot specify a repeat

portion shorter than 2 seconds.

• After repeated operation, the

actual portion that is played back
may shift somewhat from the
exact portion specified with the
tags due to tape slack.

• A-B Repeat stops automatically

after repeating 50 times.

• Do not use the A-B Repeat

function with tapes longer than 90
minutes. If you do, the tape may
be damaged.

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 Press MENU repeatedly to

set the cursor in the
display to REC/PB.  Then
press SET to select “

”

or none (normal speed).
Normal (no indication)
(4.8cm/s): for optimum
sound. Recommended for
normal recordings.
2

× (2.4cm/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 for
recording music.

3 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.
To record from the radio
Tune in to the station you
want to record (see
“Listening to the Radio”).

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“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).

The model number is located on the front and the serial number is located
inside the cassette holder. Record these numbers in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. WM-GX788
Serial No. 

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product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product
needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.

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.

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4 Slide REC.

“

” appears in the

display and recording
starts after about 2
seconds.
If you have started
recording from the FWD
side, recording will switch
to reverse side
automatically at the end of
the FWD side.

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 (see “Using the Menu”),
but this does not affect recording.

Notes on recording
• The recording level is fixed.
• Sound emphasis (RV, MB, or

GRV) and AVLS settings do not
affect recording.

• Actual recording will start about 2

seconds (3 seconds when “

”

is selected for recording time)
after you slide the REC button.
Slide the REC button about 2
seconds (3 seconds when “

”

is selected for recording time)
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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 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 G
Break off the tabs from side A
and/or B. To reuse the tape for
recording, cover the tab hole with
adhesive tape.