User manual SONY WM-EX550

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. You can charge the battery about 300 times. Choose the dry battery or house current as the power source. [. . . ] â· When you do not use the Walkman for a long time, remove the battery to avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion. You can put the longer headphone cord behind your neck. Find the beginning of the next track/ succeeding 3 tracks (AMS*) Find the beginning of the current track/ previous 2 tracks (AMS) Play the same side from the beginning (Auto Rewind Play function) Play the other side from the beginning (Skip Reverse function) The instructions in this manual are for WM-EX552 and WM-EX550. Before you start reading, check your model number. wM-EX552 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "EX552 only". 1 Set the voltage selector to the correct position with the right operating voltage using a screwdriver, etc. The following operations are used by a combination of the FUNCTION button with other operating buttons. The combination of the FUNCTION button can only be used on the main unit. MB: emphasizes bass sound GRV: emphasizes deeper bass sound no message: off (normal) Note â· If the sound is distorted with the SOUND mode set to GRV, set to MB or off. Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit, or it may cause a malfunction. â· Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, mechanical shock, or in a car with its windows closed. â· If the unit has not been used for long, set it in the playback mode and warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a tape. If the tape is playing, stop and then slide OPEN. â· This condition may occur when you remove the power sources during playback, or when you use exhausted dry battery. Set the power sources again or replace the exhausted battery with new one. This warranty is valid only in the United States. When you set the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to on, the maximum volume is kept down to protect your ears. [. . . ] If the rechargeable battery is new or has not been used for a long time, it may not be charged completely until you use it several times. To clean the tape head and path Use the cleaning cassette CHK-1 (not supplied) every 10 hours of use. * Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. [. . . ]