SONY WM-GX320
Owner's Manual

Location of parts and controls
DIR MODE FUNCTION PB EQ ISS BATTERY DC IN 3V 2/SPEAKER* rREC 0 (PLAY ) PAUSE pSTOP MEGA BASS 2 AVLS VOL TUNING MIC(PLUG IN POWER) SPEED CONTROL
GX322
To Stop playback* Press or set p STOP ) or 0 (For the side facing forward) DIR MODE to a Notes

Listening to the radio
Since the headphone cord serves as an FM antenna, connect the headphones even when using the speakers. (GX322)

Recording

To stop recording
Press p STOP.

1 2

Insert a TYPE I (normal) tape with the side you want to record facing forward. Set DIR to (.
When DIR is set to 9, you cannot press r REC.
DIR

To record on the reverse side

Turn over the tape after recording stops on the forward side. The recording function works only on the forward side.

1

Set FUNCTION to AM or FM.
FUNCTION
TAPE (RADIO OFF) AM FM

When using the supplied microphone stand

2

Tune to the station you want.

3

To record from the radio Set FUNCTION to AM or FM.
FUNCTION
TAPE (RADIO OFF) AM FM

Tips
� To reduce noise while recording AM programs, set ISS to the position that most decreases the noise. � Adjusting the volume or setting MEGA BASS and AVLS will not affect the recording level. These controls will change the sound level you hear.

TUNING

speaker*

*GX322 only

Notes

Playing a tape

� When you set AVLS to LIMIT: - the MEGA BASS effect is reduced. - turn down the volume, if the bass-boosted sound becomes distorted or unstable. � Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running.

To turn off the radio
Set FUNCTION to TAPE (RADIO OFF).

To record from the microphone Set FUNCTION to TAPE (RADIO OFF).
TAPE (RADIO OFF)

� Do recording. for not use a CrO2 (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape � When recording with the microphone, do not place it near a lamp cord or a fluorescent lamp to avoid interference noise. � If a howling occurs, turn down the volume. � When recording with the microphone, the sound to be recorded cannot be heard through the speakers. (GX322)

1

Set the FUNCTION to TAPE(RADIO OFF).
FUNCTION
TAPE (RADIO OFF) FM AM

Fast-forward or rewind the tape Change sides Play both sides repeatedly

To improve broadcast reception
For FM, extend the headphones cord or adjust FM DX/LOCAL. For AM, reorient the unit itself.

FUNCTION
AM

FM

Play both sides once MODE to �

4

To record from the radio Tune to the station you want. To record from the microphone Connect the supplied microphone to MIC(PLUG IN POWER) jack.

Adjusting the Playback speed
You can choose from approximately +25% to �20% playback speed. Turn SPEED CONTROL to the left (slows down) or to the right (speeds up). To put back to the normal speed turn SPEED CONTROL to the middle.

2

Set PB EQ (playback equalizer) to match the tape type.
PB EQ
NORM
CrO2/METAL

* When the tape ends, the depressed button ( PLAY is released automatically (Auto shut-off function).

FM
FM
DX LOCAL

To use the speakers (GX322 only)
Set 2/SPEAKER to SPEAKER. The sound will play from the speakers and no sound from the headphones. When the speakers are in use, the AVLS and MEGA BASS function will not operate.

5

Press r REC.
The recording level is automatically adjusted.

AM
Playback Speed Slow speed Fast speed Normal speed Note
� You cannot change the recording speed by the SPEED CONTROL.

Turn the knob to the � direction to the + direction to the middle Note
If the broadcast becomes noisy when a cassette with a metallic shell or label is inserted, remove the cassette.

REC

3

Insert a cassette and press ( PLAY.

To limit the maximum volume automatically
Set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept down to protect your ears, even if you turn the volume up. To cancel the AVLS function, set AVLS to NORM. Tips
� To switch the playback side, set DIR to 9 or (. � To select the direction of the tape, set MODE to � to play both sides of the tape once, or a to play both sides repeatedly. � To emphasize deep bass sound, set MEGA BASS to MAX or MID.

To pause a recording
Set PAUSE to the direction of the arrow during recording, the recording will pause. To record, set PAUSE to the opposite direction of the arrow. PAUSE

PLAY