Sony WM-FX288 - Manual

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Radio
Cassette Player
Sony Corporation ©2002
WM-FX288/FX244
Operating Instructions
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
“ ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those
countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the
countries EEA (European Economic Area).
A
AM B C
FWD
REV
FM
AA (R6) x 2
Preparations
To Insert Batteries A
1 Slide open the battery compartment lid,
and insert two R6 (size AA) dry batteries
with correct polarity.
Replace the batteries with new ones when " "
flashes in the display.
Playing a Tape
1 Insert a cassette. B
2 Press NPLAY.
Adjust the volume with VOLUME.
To Press
Stop playback x STOP
Wind rapidly* M FF or mREW
* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or
rewound, the battery will be consumed rapidly. Be
sure to press xSTOP.
Note
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is
running.
Listening to the Radio
1 If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the
HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
the arrow to unlock the controls.
2 Press FM or AM to select the desired band
and to turn on the radio.
3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in to the desired
station.
If you hold down TUNING +/– for a few
seconds, the Walkman starts scanning for
stations and stops for 3 seconds each time a
station is tuned. When the desired
frequency digits appear, press TUNING +/
– to stop.
To turn off the radio
Press OFF.
To improve broadcast reception C
•For FM: Extend the headphones/earphones cord
(antenna) or adjust DX•LOCAL or ST•FM MONO.
•For AM: Reorient the unit itself.
Presetting Radio Stations
You can preset up to 40 stations.
For Canada, the U.S.A. and Central/South America:
30 for FM and 10 for AM.
For other countries: 35 for FM and 5 for AM.
Presetting Automatically Scanned
Stations
1 Press FM or AM.
2 Press ENTER for more than 3 seconds.
Preset number 1 will flash in the display
and the Walkman starts scanning the
stations from the lower frequencies and
stops for about 3 seconds when a station is
received.
3 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.
4 Repeat step 3 until all receivable stations are
preset.
To stop scanning
Press OFF. The radio is turned off at the same time.
Note
• If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations
replace the old ones when the above procedure is
completed.
Presetting Stations Manually
1 Press FM or AM.
2 Press ENTER.
The frequency digits and a preset number
flash in the display.
3 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 +/–.
4 While the frequency digits and the preset
number are flashing, press ENTER.
Notes
• If you cannot complete step 3 or 4 while the
indications are flashing, repeat from step 2.
• If a station is already stored, the new station replaces
the old one.
To cancel the stored station
Follow the procedure above and in step 3, press and
hold TUNING +/– until “- - - -” is displayed and
select the preset number you want to cancel using
PRESET +/–. Press ENTER while “- - - -” is flashing.
Playing the preset radio stations
1 Press FM or AM.
2 Press PRESET +/– to select the stations that
you want to play.
Using Other Functions
Locking the controls
Set the HOLD switch in the direction of the G mark
to lock the controls.
The HOLD function only locks the radio operation
buttons and MEGA BASS.
Emphasizing bass sound
Press MEGA BASS.
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display.
Notes
• If the sound is distorted when MEGA BASS is
activated, turn down the volume of the main unit or
press MEGA BASS again to turn off the MEGA BASS
function.
• Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the volume
is turned up too high.
Protecting your hearing — AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter System)
Set AVLS to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept
down to protect your ears.
Precautions
On batteries
• Do not carry dry 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 are not going to use your Walkman for a long time,
remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage
and corrosion.
On handling
• 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.
• We do not recommend the use of tape longer than 90 minutes.
They are very thin and tend to be stretched easily. This may
cause malfunction of the unit or sound deterioration.
• 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.
• If the unit has not been used for a long time, set it in the
playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes before you
start using it again.
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 the 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.
On maintenance
• Clean the tape head and tape path using a cotton swab and
commercially available cleaning solvent after every 10 hours of
use.
• To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in
water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
• Clean the headphones/earphones plugs periodically.
Specifications
• Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central and South America)
531 - 1 602 kHz (Other countries)
• Power requirements
3V DC, batteries R6 (size AA) × 2
• Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 91.4 Ч 115.5 Ч 37.8 mm (3 5 ⁄ 8 Ч 4 5 ⁄ 8 Ч 1 1 ⁄ 2 inches)
excl. projecting parts and controls
• Mass
Approx. 149 g (5.3 oz) (main unit only)
• Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)
Carrying case with belt clip or Carrying pouch (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Battery life* (approximate hours)
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** Sony R6P (SR)
Tape playback 25 7.5
Radio reception 40 14
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries Association).
(Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)
**When using Sony LR6(SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry
batteries (produced in Japan).
Note
• The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating
condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.
English
* There is a tactile dot beside VOLUME on the main unit to show the direction to turn up the volume.
** The button has a tactile dot.
N PLAY**
MEGA BASS
M FF
m REW
VOLUME*
TUNING +/–
i
AVLS
NORM•LIMIT
x STOP
ENTER
FM
AM
OFF
HOLD
PRESET +/–
DX•LOCAL
or
ST•FM MONO