Sony WALKMAN WM-FX251 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

To improve broadcast reception
For FM, extend the headphones cord or adjust the
DX/LOCAL.
For AM, reorient the unit itself.
Tip
While listening to the radio, you can switch to the tape
by pressing ► PLAY, or ►► .
Note
If the broadcast becomes noisy when a cassette with a
metallic shell or label is inserted, remove the cassette.
To listen to the radio abroad
The frequency range differs depending on the area.
If you listen to the radio in an area of different
frequency range, change the area indication in the
display.
1 Press BAND for about 10 seconds while the radio
is turned on.
2 Press TUNING - or + to change the area
indication.
("U": U.S.A. and Canada, "E": European and other
countries).
3 Press BAND to set the frequency range. .
Notes
• If you change the frequency range, all the preset
stations will be canceled.
• When you want to cancel during a change of the area
indication.
Press BAND after pressing TUNING - or +, all the
preset stations-will be canceled.
To preset radio stations
You can store radio stations into the unit's memory
You can preset up to 20 radio stations, 5 for each
FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM bands.
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.
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RADIO ON/OFF
2
Tune in the desired station by using the
BAND and TUNING - or +.
Press a preset number (1-5) for 2 seconds,
the displayed frequency will flash with a
beep sound and the station is stored.
If a station is already stored, the new station
replaces the old one.
To play the preset radio stations
Press BAND to select the band, and then press the
corresponding preset button.