Sony WM-EX900 User Manual
Battery life
(Approx. hours)
(Approx. hours)
(EIAJ*)
Tape playback
Rechargeable NC-6WM
18
fully charged
Sony alkaline LR6 (WM)
60
Rechargeable NC-6WM
78
Sony alkaline LR6 (WM)
used together
used together
* Measured value by the standard of
EIAJ (Electronic Industries
Association of Japan). (Using a Sony
HF series cassette tape)
Association of Japan). (Using a Sony
HF series cassette tape)
Note
• The battery life may shorten
• The battery life may shorten
depending on the operation of the
unit.
unit.
Connecting the
Earphones
Earphones
1
Connect the stereo mini plug
firmly to the remote control.
firmly to the remote control.
2
Connect the remote control
firmly to REMOTEi.
firmly to REMOTEi.
3
Wear the “L” marked side to
the left ear and the “R” marked
side to the right ear.
If the earphones do not fit to
your ears or the sound is
unbalanced, adjust the
earphones to fit to your ears
firmly.
the left ear and the “R” marked
side to the right ear.
If the earphones do not fit to
your ears or the sound is
unbalanced, adjust the
earphones to fit to your ears
firmly.
B
Operating the
Walkman
Walkman
Playing a Tape
1
Slide the OPEN/HOLD/
OPERATION switch to
b
OPERATION switch to
b
OPEN to release the cassette
compartment cover. Then, open
it manually. Insert the cassette
with the exposed end first.
it manually. Insert the cassette
with the exposed end first.
2
Make sure the HOLD function
of the remote control is turned
off.
If it is on, slide the HOLD
switch on the remote control to
turn it off .
of the remote control is turned
off.
If it is on, slide the HOLD
switch on the remote control to
turn it off .
3
Press Y(play)•x(stop) and
adjust the volume with VOL on
the remote control.
adjust the volume with VOL on
the remote control.
Notes on volume control
• The VOL switch on the main unit
• The VOL switch on the main unit
has three steps; AVLS MIN, NORM,
and MAX.
Generally, set it to NORM and make
fine volume adjustments on the
remote control. Set it to MAX when
the recording level is low. Set it to
AVLS MIN to activate AVLS (see
“Protecting Your Hearing—AVLS”).
and MAX.
Generally, set it to NORM and make
fine volume adjustments on the
remote control. Set it to MAX when
the recording level is low. Set it to
AVLS MIN to activate AVLS (see
“Protecting Your Hearing—AVLS”).
• The sound cannot be turned down
all the way.
Note on the cassette holder
• When opening the cassette holder,
• When opening the cassette holder,
make sure the tape is stopped, then
slide the OPEN/HOLD/
OPERATION switch.
If the cassette holder is opened when
the tape is running, the tape may
loosen and be damaged.
slide the OPEN/HOLD/
OPERATION switch.
If the cassette holder is opened when
the tape is running, the tape may
loosen and be damaged.
English
B
Getting Started
Choosing a Power Source
Dry Battery
Attach the supplied battery case,
and then insert one R6 (size AA)
battery with correct polarity.
Be sure to insert it from the E side
as illustrated.
and then insert one R6 (size AA)
battery with correct polarity.
Be sure to insert it from the E side
as illustrated.
Note
• For maximum performance we
• For maximum performance we
recommend that you use a Sony
alkaline battery.
alkaline battery.
Rechargeable Battery
1
Insert the supplied
rechargeable battery
NC-6WM into the charger with
correct polarity.
rechargeable battery
NC-6WM into the charger with
correct polarity.
2
Plug in the charger to the house
current (mains).
Full charging takes about 3
hours.
current (mains).
Full charging takes about 3
hours.
3
Insert the fully charged battery
into the rechargeable battery
compartment.
into the rechargeable battery
compartment.
You can charge the battery about
300 times.
300 times.
Note
• Certain countries may regulate
• Certain countries may regulate
disposal of battery used to power
this product. Please consult your
local authority.
this product. Please consult your
local authority.
When to replace/charge
the battery
the battery
The battery remainder mark has 5
steps to show the remaining battery
power.
When the battery is exhausted, tape
playback will become unstable and
noisy, and then the tape will stop.
Replace or charge the battery when
“e” flashes in the display.
steps to show the remaining battery
power.
When the battery is exhausted, tape
playback will become unstable and
noisy, and then the tape will stop.
Replace or charge the battery when
“e” flashes in the display.
Display
Condition
There is enough battery
power.
power.
The battery power is
decreasing.
decreasing.
The battery is exhausted.
Replace it with a new
battery.
Replace it with a new
battery.
Notes
• When you insert a charged battery,
• When you insert a charged battery,
the battery remainder mark may
show “
show “
” even if it is not fully
charged. But the actual battery life
will be shorter.
will be shorter.
• The battery remainder mark may
temporarily show a lower level
during fast forwarding or rewinding
or use in extremely low
temperatures.
during fast forwarding or rewinding
or use in extremely low
temperatures.
L
（左）
R
（右）
各部のなまえ
●本体
●リモコンつきヘッドホン
1
ボリューム
VOL(
音量調節
)
つまみ
2
リモート
REMOTE
i
(
ヘッドホン、リモコン
)
ジャック
3
操作ボタン
ご注意
OPEN/HOLD/OPEATION
つまみを操作ボタンにあわせているときのみ使
えます。
4
オープン
ホールド
オペレーション
OPEN/HOLD/OPERATION
つまみ
5
乾電池ケース用端子
6
充電式電池入れ
7
ステレオミニプラグ
8
液晶表示窓
*
9
サウンド
SOUND
（音質調節・ドルビー
B NR
入／切）ボタン
q;
モード
MODE
（テープ走行方法・ブランクスキップ選択）ボタン
qa
ホールド
HOLD(
誤操作防止
)
スイッチ
qs Y(再生
)
•x(停止)ボタン
qd
FF(
早送り
)
ボタン
qf
REW(
巻き戻し
)
ボタン
*
液晶バックライトについて
リモコン操作時、本体操作時、電池残量表示が変化したときなどに、自動的に約
リモコン操作時、本体操作時、電池残量表示が変化したときなどに、自動的に約
5
秒
間点灯します。
Play the other
side from the
beginning
(Skip Reverse
function)
side from the
beginning
(Skip Reverse
function)
Play the same
side from the
beginning
(Rewind Auto
Play function)
side from the
beginning
(Rewind Auto
Play function)
* Automatic Music Sensor
Note
• When you are not sure of the
• When you are not sure of the
playback status, press the operation
button once. The Walkman will
return to normal playback (except
when you have pressed the
operation button during normal
playback).
button once. The Walkman will
return to normal playback (except
when you have pressed the
operation button during normal
playback).
Note on side A/B detection
• This Walkman detects the side being
• This Walkman detects the side being
played using the cavity on side A of
the cassette. If there is no cavity on
the cassette or the cavity is on side B,
the detection will not be done
correctly.
the cassette. If there is no cavity on
the cassette or the cavity is on side B,
the detection will not be done
correctly.
Note on AMS and Repeat Single
Track
• The AMS and the Repeat Single
Track
• The AMS and the Repeat Single
Track functions detect a blank of 4
seconds or longer between the
tracks. 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.
seconds or longer between the
tracks. 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.
Using Other
Functions
Functions
Adjusting playback mode
You can adjust the playback
direction mode (s or d) as
well as the BL SKIP mode (on or
off).
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:
each press the indications
change as follows:
s
v
s
BL SKIP
v
d
v
d
BL SKIP
• 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.
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.
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).
you start from side B, only side B
will be played).
Notes
• You cannot adjust the playback
• You cannot adjust the playback
mode during fast-forward or
rewind.
rewind.
• The setting is stored as long as the
battery is not replaced.
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主な仕様
トラック方式
コンパクトカセットステレオ
周波数範囲
(EIAJ*)
DOLBY NR OFF
時
30
∼
18,000 Hz (EIAJ*)
出力端子
ヘッドホンジャック
(
専用リモコンジャック
)1
個
負荷インピーダンス
8
∼
300
Ω
実用最大出力
(DC
時
) 4 mW + 4 mW (EIAJ 16
Ω
)
電源
DC 1.5 V
充電式電池（付属：
NC-6WM
、
1.2 V
、
600 mAh
、
Ni-Cd)
、単
3
形乾電池
1
個
電池持続時間
(EIAJ)
乾電池、充電式電池の持続時間については「電源」をご覧くださ
い。
い。
最大外形寸法
約
77.7 x 108.0 x 19.6 mm (
幅
/
高さ
/
奥行き
)
質量
本体 約
140 g
ご使用時 約
205g (
充電式電池
NC-6WM
、
テープ
C-60HF
含む
)
* EIAJ(
日本電子機械工業会
)
規格による測定値です。
本機の仕様および外観は、改良のため予告なく変更することがありますが、ご了承く
ださい。
ださい。
●別売りアクセサリー
充電式ニカド電池
充電式ニカド電池
NC-6WM
、クリーニングカセット
CHK-1W
、
ステレオイヤーレシーバー
(
ヘッドホン
)* MDR-ED238SP (GROOVE
対応
)
、
MDR-E888SP
、
MDR-EX70SL
*
ヘッドホンは、本体の
REMOTE
i
ジャックに直接つなぐときも、リモコンにつなぐ
ときも、ステレオミニプラグのものをお求めください。
故障かな？
故障とお考えになる前に、次のような点をご確認ください。
症状
原因
処置
ブランクスキッ
消耗した充電式電池または
充電式電池を充電する。
プ、
A M S
、
乾電池を使っている。
乾電池は新しいソニーアルカリ乾電池
1
曲リピートが
マンガン乾電池を使って
と交換する。
正しく動作
いる。
しない
(
ブランクスキップや
AMS
などは再生と比べて
電流を多く消費し、電圧が
低下するためです。
低下するためです。
)
「ピピピピ」と
電池が消耗している。
充電式電池を充電する。
エラー音が鳴り、
乾電池は新しいソニーアルカリ乾電池
操作できない
と交換する。
操作できない
ホールド機能が働いている。 ホールドを解除する。
電池が消耗している。
電池が消耗している。
充電式電池を充電する。
乾電池は新しいソニーアルカリ乾電池
と交換する。
乾電池は新しいソニーアルカリ乾電池
と交換する。
「ピピピピピピ
カセットが入っていない。
カセットを入れる。
ピピ」と鳴り、
テープ操作がで
きない
テープ操作がで
きない
雑音が入る
近くで携帯電話などの電波
携帯電話などから離して使用する。
を発する機器を使用してい
る。
る。
テープ再生中に
ブランクスキップが働いて
ブランクスキップを解除する
勝手に早送りに
いる。
(
「いろいろな聞きかたをする」
なる
参照
)
。
リモコンで操作
AVLS
が働いている。
本体の
VOL
つまみを
NORM
または
しても音量が
MAX
の位置に合わせる。
大きくならない
音が途切れる
音が途切れる
ヘッドホンのプラグが
ヘッドホンのステレオミニプラグ
雑音がする
汚れている。
およびリモコンのプラグをきれいに
クリーニングする。
クリーニングする。
電池が消耗している。
充電式電池を充電する。
乾電池は新しいソニーアルカリ乾電池
と交換する。
乾電池は新しいソニーアルカリ乾電池
と交換する。
動作や表示が
———
いったん電源・電池をはずして
15
秒
おかしい
以上たってから入れなおす。
Press (display)
Y
•x for more
than a second
during playback
(“A” or “b” appears
according to the
playing side)
during playback
(“A” or “b” appears
according to the
playing side)
Y
•x once during
playback
FF during stop
(“FF” appears)
(“FF” appears)
REW during stop
(“REW” appears)
(“REW” appears)
Y
•x twice during
playback
To stop a single
repeat, press Y•x
once
To stop a single
repeat, press Y•x
once
FF once/for the
number of tracks to
be skipped during
playback (“AMS”
and the number of
tracks to be skipped
appear)
number of tracks to
be skipped during
playback (“AMS”
and the number of
tracks to be skipped
appear)
REW once/for the
number of tracks to
be skipped during
playback
(“AMS” and the
number of tracks to
be skipped appear)
number of tracks to
be skipped during
playback
(“AMS” and the
number of tracks to
be skipped appear)
FF for more than a
second during stop
(“FF” flashes)
second during stop
(“FF” flashes)
REW for more than
a second during
stop (“REW”
flashes)
a second during
stop (“REW”
flashes)
(continued)
2
1
3
4
4
5
6
6
Twice during stop
(One short beep, then
repeated single beeps)
(One short beep, then
repeated single beeps)
Three times during
stop
(One short beep, then
repeated sets of two
short beeps)
stop
(One short beep, then
repeated sets of two
short beeps)
お手入れ
よい音でテープを聞くために
10
10
時間程度使ったら、別売りのクリーニングカセット
(CHK-1W)
でヘッ
ド、ピンチローラーをきれいにしてください。
クリーニングカセットは指定のものをお使いください
他のクリーニングカセットを使うと故障の原因となることがあります。
本体表面が汚れたときは
水気を含ませた柔らかい布で軽くふいたあと、からぶきします。シンナー
やベンジン、アルコールは表面の仕上げを傷めますので使わないでくださ
い。
やベンジン、アルコールは表面の仕上げを傷めますので使わないでくださ
い。
ヘッドホンおよびリモコンのプラグのお手入れについて
常によい音でお聞きいただくために、プラグをときどき柔らかい布でから
ぶきし、清潔に保ってください。汚れていると、雑音の原因になることが
あります。
ぶきし、清潔に保ってください。汚れていると、雑音の原因になることが
あります。
端子のお手入れについて
定期的に図の各端子や充電器などの端子を綿棒や柔らかい布などで、きれ
いにしてください。
いにしてください。
端子
端子
端子
Operation on the remote control
To
Play the other
side
side
Stop playback
Fast forward*
Rewind*
Repeat the
current track
(Repeat Single
Track
function)
current track
(Repeat Single
Track
function)
Play the next
track/
succeeding 9
tracks from the
beginning
(AMS**)
track/
succeeding 9
tracks from the
beginning
(AMS**)
Play the current
track/previous 8
tracks from the
beginning
(AMS**)
track/previous 8
tracks from the
beginning
(AMS**)
Play the other
side from the
beginning (Skip
Reverse
function)
side from the
beginning (Skip
Reverse
function)
Play the same
side from the
beginning
(Rewind Auto
Play function)
side from the
beginning
(Rewind Auto
Play function)
* If Y•x on the remote control is
pressed during fast forward or
rewind, the Walkman switches to
playback.
rewind, the Walkman switches to
playback.
**Automatic Music Sensor
Operation on the main unit
You can operate the tape with the
operation button on the main unit.
If the operation button is hidden
(i.e., on hold), slide OPEN/HOLD/
OPERATION in the direction of
“OPERATION
operation button on the main unit.
If the operation button is hidden
(i.e., on hold), slide OPEN/HOLD/
OPERATION in the direction of
“OPERATION
”” to release hold.
To
Play back
Play the other
side
side
Stop playback
Play the next
track from the
beginning
(AMS*)
track from the
beginning
(AMS*)
Play the
current track
from the
beginning
(AMS*)
current track
from the
beginning
(AMS*)
Repeat the
current track
(Repeat Single
Track function)
current track
(Repeat Single
Track function)
Press the operation
button (beeps in the
earphones)
button (beeps in the
earphones)
Once
For more than a
second during
playback
(Switching to side A:
one short beep/
Switching to side B:
two short beeps)
second during
playback
(Switching to side A:
one short beep/
Switching to side B:
two short beeps)
Once
(One short beep)
(One short beep)
Twice during
playback
(One short beep, then
repeated sets of a
short beep and a long
beep)
playback
(One short beep, then
repeated sets of a
short beep and a long
beep)
Three times during
playback
(One short beep, then
repeated sets of two
short beeps and a
long beep)
playback
(One short beep, then
repeated sets of two
short beeps and a
long beep)
Four times during
playback
(Repeated sets of a
short beep, a long
beep and a short beep
when rewinding)
playback
(Repeated sets of a
short beep, a long
beep and a short beep
when rewinding)
B
Note on BL SKIP
• The BL SKIP function detects a blank
• 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.
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
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.
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
;
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
• You cannot turn on/off the Dolby B
NR function during fast-forward or
rewind.
rewind.
• The setting is stored as long as the
battery is not replaced.
Emphasizing Sound
1
Press SOUND repeatedly. With
each press, the indications
change as follows:
RV (Sound Revitalizer):
each press, the indications
change as follows:
RV (Sound Revitalizer):
emphasizes treble sound
MB (Mega Bass): emphasizes
bass sound (moderate
effect)
effect)
GRV (Groove): emphasizes
bass sound (strong effect)
none: normal (no effect)
Notes
• If the sound becomes distorted in
• If the sound becomes distorted in
the GRV mode, limit the volume on
the main unit by setting the VOL
switch on the main unit to NORM or
AVLS MIN, or select a different
sound mode.
the main unit by setting the VOL
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)
— AVLS (Automatic
Volume Limiter System)
1
Set the VOL switch on the main
unit to AVLS MIN.
unit to AVLS MIN.
To cancel the AVLS function
Set the VOL switch on the main unit
to NORM or MAX.
to NORM or MAX.
Locking the controls
— HOLD function
— HOLD function
On the remote control, slide the
HOLD switch in the direction of the
arrow to lock the controls.
On the main unit, slide the OPEN/
HOLD/OPERATION switch so
that “HOLD” becomes visible and
the operation button hidden.
HOLD switch in the direction of the
arrow to lock the controls.
On the main unit, slide the OPEN/
HOLD/OPERATION switch so
that “HOLD” becomes visible and
the operation button hidden.
7
8
qd
9
qf
q;
qa
qs
1