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Radio Cassette-Corder
©2001 Sony Corporation Printed in China
WM-GX400
Operating instructions
“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).
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A
Preparations
To Insert batteries 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 “e”
flashes in the display.
B
Notes
•For maximum performance we recommend that you
use Sony alkaline batteries.
•Be sure to replace both batteries within 2 minutes.
Otherwise, the preset radio stations will be cancelled.
Recording
Notes
•If the record-protect tab is broken, you cannot record
on that side.
•Tapes recorded with the 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 and
headphones/earphones.
1 Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape. C
To record on both sides:
Insert the cassette with the side to be first
recorded on as the FWD side, and set DIR to
FWD.
To record on one side only:
Insert the cassette with the side to be
recorded on as the REV side, and set DIR to
REV.
2 Set REC TIME to the desired position.
NORMAL (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:
Place the unit on a hard surface (such as a
desk) with the cassette holder side up, so
that the microphone can record effectively.
To record with the microphone:
Connect the supplied microphone to the
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack.
You can attach the microphone to your
clothes.
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To record from the radio:
Tune in to the station you want to record
(see “Listening to the Radio”).
4 Press z REC. Y PLAY is pressed
simultaneously and recording starts. The
recording level is automatically adjusted.
If you have started recording from the FWD
side, recording will switch to the REV side
automatically when that side of the tape
reaches the end.
To Press/switch
Pause a recording PAUSE
Stop recording x STOP
Start recording during z REC during
playback playback
Review the portion Press and hold REW/
just recorded REVIEW during
recording. Release to
listen.
To reduce noise while recording AM
programs
Set the ISS (Interference Suppress Switch) to the
position that reduces noise the most.
Notes on recording
•The recording level is fixed.
•Adjusting the volume or setting AVLS will not affect
the recording level. These controls only change the
sound level you hear.
•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.
•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 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.
•DIR will not work while recording. Do not force
changing the setting, as the unit may malfunction.
•The frequency will change if you switch TUNING
MODE while recording the radio.
To prevent a tape from being accidentally
recorded over
Break off the tabs from side A and/or B. To reuse the
tape for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive
tape.
Playing a Tape
1 Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape. C
2 Press OFF to turn off the radio.
3 Set REC TIME to the same position as that
used for recording. (To playback
commercially sold tapes, select NORMAL.)
4 Press Y PLAY.
To Press/switch
Stop playback x STOP
Pause playback PAUSE
Fast-forward or rewind*
FF/
CUE
or REW/
REVIEW
during stop
Fast-forward/rewind while FF/CUE or REW/
monitoring the sound REVIEW during
playback
Switch playback to DIR to FWD or REV
the other side**
* 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.
** Playback will switch automatically to the REV side
when the FWD side of the tape reaches the end.
Note
•Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is
running.
To use the speakers
Slide SPEAKER to ON. The sound will play from the
speakers and no sound is heard from the headphones/
earphones.
When the speakers are in use, the AVLS function will
not operate.
Other functions
Protecting Your Hearing
—AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System)
(Only when using headphones/earphones)
Set AVLS to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept
down to protect your ears.
(turn over)
English
CD
PAUSE
z REC
DIR
REC TIME
AVLS
ISS
SPEAKER
i
x STOP
FF/CUE
REW/REVIEW
Y PLAY
VOL
FM
AM
OFF
TUNING MODE
TUNING
MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
ENTER
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c
R6(AA) × 2
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B
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FWD (foward) side
REV (reverse) side
built-in microphone
FM MODE•ST/MONO
(or/ )
FM MODE•DX/LOCAL