Sony WM-FX521 User Manual

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Presetting Radio Stations

You can store radio stations into the unit’s memory.
You can preset up to 40 stations — 30 for FM and 10
for AM (models for North, Central and South
America), or 35 for FM and 5 for AM (models for
other countries).

Tuning in to and Storing Radio
Stations Automatically
(Auto-Memory Scanning function)

1 Press BAND•RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2 Press BAND•RADIO ON repeatedly to select AM

or FM.

3 Press ENTER for more than 2 seconds.

Preset number 1 will flash in the display and the
Walkman starts scanning for stations from the
lower frequencies, and stops for about 3 seconds
when a station is received.

4 If you wish to preset the received station, press

ENTER while the preset number is flashing.
The received station is preset on preset number 1
and the unit starts scanning for the next receivable
station.

5 Repeat step 4 until all receivable stations are

preset.

Note
•Do not remove the power sources until all the stations

are stored.

Storing Radio Stations Manually
(Manual-Memory function)

You can preset the stations in any order.

1 Press BAND•RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2 Press BAND•RADIO ON repeatedly to select AM

or FM.

3 Press ENTER.

The frequency digits will flash in the display.

4 Press TUNE/PRESET + or – repeatedly to tune in

to the desired station and press ENTER.
The preset number will flash in the display.

5 Press TUNE/PRESET + or – repeatedly to select

the desired preset number and press ENTER.
The station is preset to the number of your choice.

Notes
•If you cannot complete step 4 or 5 while the indications

are flashing, repeat from step 3.

•If you preset a new station to the same preset number,

the previously stored station will be erased.

To cancel the stored station
Follow the procedure above and in step 4, instead of
tuning in to a station, press and hold TUNE/PRESET
+ or – until “– – – –” is displayed. Press ENTER while
“– – – –” is flashing. The preset number will flash in
the display.
Press TUNE/PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the
preset number you want to cancel and press ENTER.

Receiving Stations
Outside Your Country

(Excluding European, Saudi Arabian,
and Chinese model)

1 Press BAND•RADIO ON to turn on the

radio.

2 Press ENTER.

The frequency digits will flash in the
display.

3 Press and hold BAND•RADIO ON until

“Eur” or “USA” flashes.

4 Press BAND•RADIO ON repeatedly to

select “Eur” or “USA” and press ENTER.

5 Tune in to and store stations as necessary

following the procedure of “Listening to the
Radio” and “Presetting Radio Stations”.

Area indication and frequency range

Area*

Frequency range
FM (MHz)

AM(kHz)

Eur

87.5 - 108

531 - 1 602

USA

87.5 - 108

530 - 1 710

* Eur : European and other countries

USA : USA, Canada, and Central and South America

Using Other Functions

Locking the Controls — HOLD
Function

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow
to lock the controls of the Walkman or the remote
control.

Emphasizing Bass

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the
display to MB (Mega Bass). Then press SET to show
“z”.

Protecting Your Hearing — AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter System)

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AVLS in
the display. Then press SET to show “z”.

To cancel the AVLS function
Press SET so that “z” disappears.

Note
•The AVLS setting will be canceled when you replace

the battery.

Precautions

On batteries

•Do not carry the dry or rechargeable batteries with coins or

other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and
negative terminals of the batteries are accidentally contacted by
a metallic object.

•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.

On handling

•Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit, or it may cause

a malfunction.

•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.

•The LCD display may become hard to see or slow down when

using the unit at high temperatures (above 40˚C/104°F) or at
low temperatures (below 0˚C/32°F). At room temperature, the
display will return to its normal operating condition.

•Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long

continuous playback.

•If the unit has not been used for long period of time, set it in the

playback mode and warm it up for a few minutes before you
start using again.

On the remote control (only for
models supplied with remote
control)

Use the supplied remote control only with this unit.

On headphones/earphones

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 headphones/earphones 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 to a moderate level. This will allow you to hear
outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

On maintenance

To clean the tape head and path

Use the cleaning cassette CHK-1W/C-1KW (not supplied) every
10 hours of use.
Use only the recommended cleaning cassette.

To clean the exterior

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner.
Clean the headphones/earphones and remote control plugs
periodically.

SET

MENU

HOLD

Specifications

Radio section

Frequency range

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central, and South America)

531 - 1 602 kHz (other countries)

Tape section

Frequency response

Playback: 40 - 15 000 Hz

Output

Headphones (i) jack
Load impedance 8 - 300

Ω

General

Power requirements

1.5 V
One R6 (size AA) battery

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 77.0

108.4

28.7 mm (3

⁄

inches),

excl. projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 165 g (5.9 oz) (main unit only)

Supplied accessories
•Stereo headphones/earphones with remote control or stereo

headphones/earphones (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Battery life (Approx. hours)

(JEITA*)

Tape playback Radio reception

Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)**

* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics

and Information Technology Industries Association). (Using
a Sony HF series cassette tape)

**When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry

battery (produced in Japan).

Note
•The battery life may be shorter depending on the

operating condition, the surrounding temperature
and battery type.

English

PRESET –

RADIO OFF

SET

MENU

TUNE/PRESET +

RADIO ON/
BAND•OFF

PRESET +

TUNE/PRESET –

ENTER

BAND•
RADIO ON

RADIO OFF

SET

MENU

TUNE/PRESET +

TUNE/PRESET –

ENTER

BAND•
RADIO ON

Model supplied with remote control

Model supplied with headphones/
earphones only

SET

MENU

HOLD

Model supplied with remote control

Model supplied with headphones/
earphones only

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