Sony Walkman WM-FX488 User's Manual
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1. Dimensions w h d Approx 83 6 x 112 0 x 28 3 mm 3 x 4 x 1 inches WB Weather 1 7 ch AM 530 1 710 kHz excl projecting parts and controls e Mass Approx 138 g 4 9 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 35 9 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 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 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 SONY WM FX488 E Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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 H2. the DAPS function turned on in step 2 will continue e In step 2 or 3 if you select a band which you did not select in step 1 by pressing TV WB or FM AM the newly selected band will be played normally Precautions On batteries e 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 e When you are not going to use your Walkman for a long time remove the battery to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion On handling e Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources or ina place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or sand moisture rain mechanical shock or in a car with its windows closed e 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 e 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 e 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 Specifications Frequency range TV 2 13 ch FM 87 5 108 MHz e Power requirements 1 5V DC battery size AA R6 x 1
3. Notes e If the sound is distorted with the mode MB turn down the volume or select normal mode e Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the volume is turned up too high DIR lt gt MODEC2 gt gt ENTER PRESET TUNING SET FM AM RADIO OFF TV WB Weather MENU 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 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 y 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 gt mark to unlock the controls Make sure that the tape has stopped completely 2 Press TV WB or FM AM repeatedly to select the desired band and to turn on the radio 3 Press PRESET TUNING to tune in to the desired station If the signal is strong you can scan for stations Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to TUNE MODE and press SET to display MANUAL Then hold down PRESET TUNING for a few seconds To turn off the radio Press RADIO OFF To improve broadcast reception e 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 MOD
4. 3 245 820 12 1 SONY Radio Cassette Player Operating instructions 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 FX488 Serial No Ao UALKMAA WM FX488 Sony Corporation 2002 Printed in Malaysia Printed using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products We MALKIN isa trademark of Sony Corporation Product registration Please register this product on line at www sony com productregistration lt http www sony com productregistration gt 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 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 You are cautioned that any changes or modific
5. E Then press SET to switch between LOCAL and none DX for best reception e For AM Reorient the unit itself Presetting Radio Stations You can preset up to 40 stations 7 for TV 4 for WB 24 for FM and 5 for AM Presetting Automatically Scanned Stations 1 Press TV WB or FM AM 2 Press and hold 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 4 seconds when a station is received 3 If you wish to preset the currently 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 RADIO OFF The radio is turned off at the same time Notes e If stations are already stored the newly preset stations replace the old ones when the above procedure is completed e If stations cannot be preset automatically preset them manually Presetting Stations Manually 1 Press TV WB or FM AM 2 Press ENTER The frequency digits will flash in the display 3 While the frequency digits are flashing tune in to a station you wish to store using PRESET TUNING and press ENTER The first available preset number will flash in the display 4 While the preset number is flashing select the preset number yo
6. able Audio 1 LABOR For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective Sony will repair or replace the Product at its option at no charge or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho rized service facility After the Warranty Period you must pay for all labor charges 2 PARTS In addition Sony will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one 1 year After 90 days from the date of purchase labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense To obtain warranty service you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to any authorized Sony service facility This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception prob lems This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negli gence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or c
7. ations not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment 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 lt gt flashes in the display Playing a Tape 1 Insert a cassette BJ 2 Press BPLAY Adjust the volume with VOL To Press Stop playback ESTOP Wind rapidly PP or lt lt If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound the battery will be consumed rapidly Be sure to press BISTOP Note e Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running To select playback mode Switch MODE to select the desired mode To play Select Both sides repeatedly co Both sides once from the side facing the cassette holder FWD To select the tape direction Switch DIR lt P to select the desired direction Using Other Functions Locking the controls Set the HOLD switch in the direction of the gt mark to lock the controls The hold function only locks the radio operation buttons MENU button SET button PRESET TUNING button and ENTER button 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
8. earing 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 e Clean the tape head and tape path using a cotton swab and commercially available cleaning solvent after every 10 hours of use e To clean the exterior use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water Do not use alcohol benzine or thinner e Clean the headphones earphones plugs periodically 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No WM FX488 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 SONY LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc Sony warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows Port
9. onsumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty is valid only in the United States Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In addition if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state For your convenience Sony Electronics Inc has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions To locate the servicer or dealer neare
10. st you or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem or for product information or operation call Sony Direct Response Center 1 800 222 7669 or write to Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call 1 800 488 SONY 7669 W 455714701 T1 http Awww sony net This warranty is valid only in the United States
11. u want using PRESET TUNING and press ENTER Notes e If you cannot complete step 3 or 4 while the indicators are flashing repeat from step 2 e If a station is already stored the new station replaces the old one Playing the preset radio stations 1 Press TV WB or FM AM 2 Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to TUNE MODE Then press SET to display PRESET 3 Press PRESET TUNING To cancel a stored station 1 Follow the procedure above and in step 3 select the station you want to cancel and then press ENTER The frequency digits will flash in the display 2 Press and hold PRESET TUNING until is displayed Press ENTER while is flashing A preset number will flash in the display 3 Press PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset number you want to cancel and press ENTER Scanning the preset radio stations DAPS Digital Auto Preset Scanning 1 Press TV WB or FM AM repeatedly to select the desired band and to turn on the radio 2 Press and hold TV WB or FM AM pressed in step 1 for 2 seconds or more The preset stations of the selected band will be played for about 5 seconds each During DAPS the indicators in the display flash 3 Press TV WB or FM AM again to select the station while the desired preset station is being played Notes e If there are no stations stored the DAPS function does not work e Until a station is selected in step 3
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