Sony WM-GX221 User Manual

Sony Corporation ©2001   Printed in Malaysia

3-238-369-11(1)

Operating Instructions

A

Slide open the battery compartment lid, and insert
two R6 (size AA) dry batteries with correct polarity.

Replace  the batteries with new ones when the REC/
BATT indicator dims. 

B

Note
• For maximum performance we recommend that you

use Sony alkaline batteries.

•Connect the AC power adaptor AC-E30HG  (not

supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack and to the wall
outlet. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

•Specifications for AC-E30HG vary for each area.

Check your local voltage and the shape of plug
before purchasing.

Notes
• If the record-protect tab is broken, you cannot record

on that side.

• Tapes recorded with the 2x REC TIME switch in the

DOUBLE position cannot be played properly by a tape
recorder without that recording mode function.

• Use new batteries when recording.
• When recording with the microphone, the sound to be

recorded cannot be heard through the speakers.

1 Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape. 

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2 Set 2x REC TIME to the desired position.

NORM (4.8 cm/s): for optimum sound.
Recommended for normal recordings.
DOUBLE (2.4 cm/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 to record music.

3 Select a recording source.

To record with the built-in microphone:
1

Place the unit on a hard surface (such as
a desk) with the cassette holder side
down, so that the microphone can
record effectively.

2

Set FUNCTION to TAPE.

To record with the microphone:
1

Connect the supplied microphone to
the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack.

2

Set FUNCTION to TAPE.

You can attach the microphone to your
clothes. 

D

To record from the radio:
1

Set FUNCTION to RADIO.

2

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

4 Press z REC.

N

 PLAY is pressed simultaneously and

recording starts. The recording level is
automatically adjusted.

Note
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headphones/earphones since its cord serves as an FM
antenna.

Pause a recording

PAUSE

Stop recording

x

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Start recording during

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playback

playback

Set the ISS (Interference Suppress Switch) to the
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Notes on recording
• The recording level is fixed.
• Actual recording will start about 2 seconds after you

press z REC. Press z REC about 2 seconds before the
moment you want to start recording, or you will miss
the beginning of your recording.

• 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 the i jack while recording from
the radio. The recording condition may change
abruptly, or noise may be recorded.

• When recording with the microphone, do not place it

near a lamp cord or a fluorescent lamp as this may
cause interference noise.

• No other operation can be done while recording. For

other operations, stop recording first.

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

1 Set FUNCTION to TAPE.
2 Set NORM/CrO

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type.

3 Set 2x REC TIME to the same position as

that used for recording. (To playback
commercially sold tapes, select NORM.)

4 Insert a cassette. 

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5 Press N PLAY.

Stop playback

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Pause playback

PAUSE

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* If you leave the unit after the tape has been

wound or rewound, the batteries will be
consumed rapidly. Be sure to press x STOP.

Note
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running.

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When the speakers are in use, the AVLS function
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Set AVLS to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept
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