Sony WM-GX90 User manual

G&S O N Y 3-754-250-23 (1)
Radio Cassette-Corder
WM-GX90
Operating Instructions page z
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Mode d’emploii page 52
Avant la mise en service de cet appareil, priére de
lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi que l'on
conservera pour toute référence ultérieure.
Manual de instrucciones pagina 100
Antes de utilizar la unidad, lea este manual
detenidamente y consérvelo para futuras referencias.
© 1992 by Sony Corporation
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Owner’s Record
The model number is located on the bottom of the unit and the serial
number is located in the inside of the cassette holder.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
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_INFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
_ manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and
television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the
specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in
a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particutar installation. lf this equipment
does cause 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 the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver
Move the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and
receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may
find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications
Commission helpful:
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems”. This
booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
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Features
¢ Repeat play function for repeatedly playing a desired section of the
tape which will be useful for studying a language.
* The built-in world wide tuner can store in memory up to 9 stations
each on the FM and AM bands.
* Timer-activated recording can be made from the built-in radio.
* The LCD display let you know the current operational mode.
* ATS (Automatic Tape Selector) automatically distinguishes the tape
types during tape playback.
* The supplied battery charger enables approx. 1.5 hours of playback
time with the supplied rechargeable battery after 10 minutes of
charging.
* Supplied with a battery case with built-in stereo microphones.

Features
Supplied Accessories
Battery case with stereo microphones
Rechargeable battery
Stereo headphones with remote controller
(The shape of the headphones for the USA
modet is different from that is illustrated
Ear adaptors (except U.S.A.)
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if the headphones do not fit your ears,
attach these ear adaptors to the
headphones.
Battery charger
Lithium battery
(CR2016)
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If the LCD display becomes faint or the clock starts losing time,
replace the lithium battery.
® Open the ® Close the
rechargeable battery rechargeable battery
compartment lid. compartment lid.
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@sk Slide the OPEN @insertthe lithium @ sa the inner
switch to the battery with the
direction of the + side facing the pees lid
arrow. rear side of the for the lithium
unit. battery.
Notes on the lithium battery
© One lithium battery will last for about 6 months.
¢ The following functions cannot be activated without the lithium battery inserted:
—LCD display (when the unit is in the stop mode)
— Clock display
— Storing of the stations
— Memorizing the tape counter digits
— Changing the frequency range for using the unit in other countries.
— Forward side priority function*
Radio reception, recording and tape playback are possible without the lithium
battery being inserted.
* If you open the cassette holder while the unit is in the stop mode and the tape
inside is on the reverse side, the tape transport direction will be automatically
changed to the forward side and the recording or playback will start from that
side.

Using with the Rechargeable Battery
Before using the unit, charge the rechargeable battery with the
supplied battery charger.
Insert the supplied 2 Plug in to the wail outtfet.
rechargeable battery and
set the selector to Charge indicator
Battery charger
Rechargeable
High speed charging | After the charge indicator flashes tor approx. 5 - 10
(50% charge in 10 seconds (while checking the remaining amount of
minutes) power in the battery), it will begin to flash slowly and
high speed charging will start’.
When the indicator lights steadily (10 minutes later).
the rechargeable battery is 50% charged.
Full charge Leave the battery charger for approx. 20 minutes
more until the indicator goes off. (Total charging
time: approx. 30 minutes)
«If after flashing rapidly, the indicator lights steadily instead of starting to
flash slowly.
This shows that the power in the rechargeable battery still remains. If this
happens, charging is performed in the norma! speed mode instead of the high
speed mode. The charging wil! be completed when the indicator goes off. The
charging time varies according to the remaining amount of power (approx 40
min.).

When you use an optional rechargeable battery
Sony NC-6WM and NC-5WM rechargeable batteries are available.
NC-6WM: The same procedure as the supplied rechargeable battery.
NC-5WM: Set the selector on the battery charger to NC-5SWM. You
cannot charge the battery at a high speed.
The indicator lights up and the battery will be charged in
approx. 40 minutes. (The indicator will go off.)
Notes
¢ The rechargeable battery may become warm during charging.
¢ Use only the NC-6WM or NC-SWM rechargeable battery with the supplied
battery charger.
¢ Do not use the battery charger near a receiver. if you do so, it may interfere with
the receiver.
* Detach the rechargeable battery from the battery charger when the indicator
goes off. Overcharging (for more than 20 hours) may damage the battery.
* Do not short circuit the battery connecting points of the unit when the
rechargeable battery is inserted.
¢ If the rechargeable battery is new or has not been used for a long period of
time, it may not be charged completely. (The playing time is shorter.) The
battery will be charged fully after it is used several times.
¢ Remove the rechargeable battery if it is inserted before using the unit on an
external power source. Otherwise, the rechargeable battery may be damaged.
© The rechargeable battery can be recharged approx. 300 times.
_Inserting the Rechargeable Battery to the Unit

Attaching the Battery Case ©
Attach the battery case to the unit and then insert a dry battery to
the battery case.
@ Align the connecting
@ Tighten the screws to the “LOCK” side. (To detach the battery
case. loosen the screws to the “RELEASE” side.)
inserting the Battery
@ Open the battery @ Insert the battery.
compartment hd.
One R6 (size AA) battery
When the battery becomes weak
When the battery is weak. the beep tone will be heard (8 beeps). and
the unit will stop, then the “BATT” indication will flash. In this case,
charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery.
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Notes
¢ Make sure that you insert the battery only after you have attached the battery
case to the unit. Otherwise the unit may not operate properly. Should this
happen, remove the battery and the battery case and re-attach them in the
correct manner after making sure that the LCD display has disappeared.
© Do not short circuit the terminals of the battery case when the battery is
inserted.
Insert the battery with the correct polarity.
«When the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to
avoid damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion.
° It can be dangerous if the positive and negative terminals of a dry battery or the
rechargeable battery are accidentally connected by a metallic object as this can
generate heat: do not carry them in your pocket etc. with coins or other metallic
objects.
¢ When the battery compartment lid is detached accidentally, attach it as
illustrated.
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Using on External Power Sources
Connect the AC-E15L AC power adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN
1.5 V jack of the battery case.
Notes
¢ Remove the rechargeable battery or the dry battery if it is inserted before using
the unit. Otherwise. the rechargeable battery will be damaged.
¢ Use only the AC-E15L AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do not use any other
AC power adaptor.
Polarity of the plug
(Unified polarity type)
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Tape Playback
Connect the supplied
remote controller firmly
to the REMOTE/9 jack
and set the REMOTE
switch to “ON”, and
release the HOLD switch
of the main unit and
remote controller.
insert the cassette.
Slide the OPEN switch to the
direction of the arrow to open
the cassette holder.
PLAY/DIRS,
Keep the volume level of the main unit at around 6, and that of
the remote controller at maximum.
When you use a separately sold earphones or active speakers, set the REMOTE
switch to “OFF”. You can only operate this unit by itself.

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Tape
Operation
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Operating with the
remote controller
Operating with the
main unit
To listen to the other side
of the cassette during
playback
To stop the tape
To fast forward the tape
rapidly’
To rewind the tape
rapidly”
To advance
Keep the FF/CUE button pressed
during playback, then release the
button at the desired section.
To locate a desired
section of the tape
review TO rewind
Keep the REW/REVIEW button
pressed during playback, then release |
the button at the desired section. ,

LCD indication
Note
If the AC power adaptor is
disconnected or the
rechargeable battery or the dry
battery is removed during tape
playback or recording, you will
not be able to open the
cassette holder. In this case,
connect the AC power adaptor
or insert the rechargeable
battery or the dry battery again
while the “BATT” indication is
flashing.
*Press the FF/CUE or
REW/REVIEW button when
the unit is in the stop mode.
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Tape Playback
Repeatedly Playing a Desired Section of the Tape
Marking a section you
wish to be repeated
Cancelling the repeat
mode
Operating with the Operating with the
main unit remote controller
1 Press the REPEAT button at the
beginning of the section which you wish "
to listen to repeatedly.
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2 Press the REPEAT button again at the
end of the section.
The marked section will be played back
repeatedly.
¢ Press either the PLAY/DIR or REPEAT
button. =» The unit will go back to the
normal playback mode.
«Press the STOP button. «> The unit will
stop operating.

LCD indication
Forward side
¢Press the FF/CUE or REW/REVIEW
button. «> The unit will enter the cue or
review mode.
During Playback — Repeat Function
Notes
¢ You cannot set the repeat
mode over a section which
begins on one side of the tape
and ends on the other.
¢ You cannot set the repeat
mode to a section which is
shorter than 2 seconds.
¢ The section which you have
set the repeat mode to can
move slightly if the tape
becomes slack. In such a
case, reset the mode.

Tape Playback
Beep Tones
When you press a button or while the unit is in operation, a beep will
be heard to let you know which operation is now being carried out.
f Beep patterns
| The FWO ne starts playback. - {
The rechargeable battery or dry battery is
exhausted.
HOLD Switch
Slide the HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow to avoid accidental
operation of the unit or remote controller. You can operate the unit with
the remote controller when the HOLD switch of the main unit is set and
you can operate the unit with its buttons when the HOLD switch of the
remote controller is set.
Main unit Remote controller
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Radio Reception
Insert the supplied lithium battery before using the unit for the first time
(see “Inserting the Lithium Battery”), and connect the supplied remote
controller and release the HOLD switch (see step 1 of “Tape
Playback”).
f indication of the band
in the display window
changes in the
following order,
TUNE + : press to tune
in a higher frequency.
TUNE — : press to tune
in a lower frequency.
Display window
Band indication
Frequency indication
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Radio Reception
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Seeking scan
Press either of the TUNE buttons for a second, then release it. The |
frequency goes up or down automatically and each station can be
heard. When a desired station is heard, press the TUNE button again
to stop the scanning.
Fast scan
Keep either of the TUNE buttons pressed for more than 1.5 seconds.
The frequency goes up or down quickly. When it comes up to your
desired station, release the button. When a-desired station is heard,
press TUNE button again to stop the scanning.
Last channel memory
The currently tuned in station will be memorized when the radio is
turned off. The same station will be automatically tuned in when the
tadio is turned on again.
When the FM Reception is Poor
FM SENS (LOCAL/DX) selector (U.S.A.)
For FM reception, normally set the selector to “DX”. If a very strong station
signal causes noise, set it to “LOCAL”. The noise will be reduced.
FM MODE (MONO/ST) selector (Other countries)
For FM reception, normally set the selector to “ST”. Set it to “MONO”
when it is hard to listen to a station due to interference. The reception
will be more stable and noise will be reduced. In this mode, there 1s no
stereo effect.
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