User manual SONY WM-GX550

[. . . ] Select a recording source: To record from the radio Tune in to a station you want to record (see "Listening to the Radio"). When recording FM programmes, make sure the earphones are plugged in as they serve as an aerial. to record with the microphone Connect the supplied microphone to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. [. . . ] When the battery becomes weak, the Walkman may not operate normally. If the earphones do not fit to your ears or the sound is unbalanced, turn round the earphones a little to fit to your ears firmly. To play a tape recorded with Dolby* NR (PB) system (see Fig. * Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. You can preset the stations in any order. While the frequency digits and the preset number are flashing, tune in to a station you wish to store using TUNING+/­, and select a preset number using PRESET+/­. While the frequency digits and the preset number are flashing, press ENTER. When you set the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function to active, the maximum volume is kept down to protect your ears. Road safety Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headsets at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Preventing hearing damage Do not use headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use. caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you. If you keep pressing TUNING+/­ for a few seconds, the Walkman will start tuning to the stations automatically. [. . . ] If the tape is playing, stop and then slide OPEN. 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 a new one. [. . . ]