Sony WM-FX290 User Manual

Radio cassette player, Wm-fx290, Preparations

3-261-583-11 (1)

Radio
Cassette Player

WM-FX290

Operating Instructions

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.

is a registered trademark of Sony

Corporation.

MENU

SET

VOL*

SONY WM-FX290

Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

TV/WB (weather)

FM/AM

RADIO OFF

PRESET/TUNING +/ –

HOLD

* There is a tactile dot beside VOL on the main unit to show the direction

to turn up the volume.

** The button has a tactile dot.

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).

Product registration

Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/
productregistration.

Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic
mailings about new products, services, and other
important announcements. Registering your product
will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event
that the product needs adjustment or modification.
Thank you.

INFORMATION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

If you have any questions about this product, you may
call:
Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669
or write to: Sony Direct Response Center 12451
Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913

Specifications

• Frequency range

TV: 2 - 13 ch

WB (Weather): 1 - 7 ch

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz

AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz

• Output

Headphones (i) jack
Load impedance 8 – 300

Ω

• Power requirements

1.5V DC, battery size AA (R6) x 1

• Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 83.6 x 112.0 x 28.3 mm (3

⁄

inches)

excl. projecting parts and controls

• Mass

Approx. 130 g (4.6 oz) (main unit only)

• Supplied accessories

Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)
Carrying case with belt clip(1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Battery life* (approximate hours)

Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** Sony R6P (SR)

Tape playback

Radio reception 40

* 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) alkaline dry battery

(produced in Japan).

Note
The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating
condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.

For customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

The model number is located on the bottom and the
serial number is located inside the cassette holder.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. WM-FX290
Serial No.

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:

SONY

Model No.:

WM-FX290

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:

680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,
NJ 07649 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Preparations

To Insert Battery

1 Slide open the battery compartment lid,

and insert one size AA (R6) dry battery
with correct polarity.

Replace the battery with new one when "

flashes in the display.

Playing a Tape

1 Insert a cassette. B
2 Press N PLAY.

Adjust the volume with VOL.

Press

Stop playback

STOP

Wind rapidly*

FF or m REW

* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or

rewound, the battery will be consumed rapidly. Be
sure to press x STOP.

Note
Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is
running.

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, MENU, SET, PRESET/TUNING + or – and
ENTER.

Emphasizing Bass Sound

Press MENU repeatedly to set “_” (the cursor) to
MB (mega bass) in the display. Then, press SET to
turn MB on. With each press, the indications change
as follows.
MB (mega bass) : emphasizes bass sound
No message: off (normal)

Notes
• If the sound is distorted with the mode “MB”, turn

down the volume or select normal mode.

• Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the

volume is turned up too high.

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 “

”.

The maximum volume is kept down to protect your
ears.

Listening to the Radio

1 If the HOLD function is turned on, set the

HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
the G mark to unlock the controls. Make
sure that the tape has stopped completely.

2 Press FM/AM or TV/WB (weather band)

repeatedly to select the desired band and to
turn on the radio.

3 For manual tuning:

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor
in the display to TUNE MODE and press
SET to choose “MANUAL”.

Press PRESET/TUNING + or –
repeatedly to tune in to the desired
station.
Hold down PRESET/TUNING + or – for
a few seconds to scan for stations.

For preset tuning:
1

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor
in the display to TUNE MODE and press
SET to choose “PRESET”.

Press PRESET/TUNING + or –
repeatedly to recall the desired preset
station.
To use preset tuning, preset the station
first (see “Presetting Radio Stations”).

To turn off the radio
Press RADIO OFF.

To improve broadcast reception C
•For TV/WB/FM: Extend the headphones/

earphones cord (antenna). If the reception is still
not good, press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor
in the display to FM MODE. Then press SET to
switch between “LOCAL” and none (DX) for best
reception.

•For AM: Reorient the unit itself.

STOP

M FF

PLAY**

REW

ENTER