Sony Walkman WM-FX277 Operating Instructions

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Radio
WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
Cassette Player
Operating instructions
WM-FX277
Sony Corporation © 2001 Printed in China
English
Precautions Specifications
On batteries
• Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
• Do not carry dry batteries with coins or other metallic objects.
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central, and South America)
It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the
531 - 1 602 kHz (other countries)
batteries are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.
• Power requirements
• When you are not going to use your Walkman for a long time,
3V DC batteries R6 (AA) 2
remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage
• Dimensions (w/h/d)
and corrosion.
Approx. 91.4
incl. projecting parts and controls
On handling
• Mass
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a Approx. 148 g (main unit only)
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand,
• Supplied accessories
moisture, rain, mechanical shock, or in a car with its windows
Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)
closed.
Carrying case with belt clip (1)
• Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long
continuous playback.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• 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
Battery life (approximate hours)
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
Tape playback
playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes before you
Radio reception
start using again.
On headphones/earphones * Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries
Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)
Road safety
**When using a Sony LR6(SG) "STAMINA" alkaline dry battery
(produced in Japan).
Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or
operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard
Note
and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous
to play your headphones/earphones at high volume while • The battery life may be shorter depending on the
walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.
operating condition, the surrounding temperature and
You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in
battery type.
potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Preparations
Do not use headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing
experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If
To Insert Batteries
you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or
discontinue use.
1 Slide and open the battery compartment lid,
Caring for others
and insert two R6 (size AA) dry batteries
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear
with correct polarity.
outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.
Replace the batteries with new ones when "
On maintenance
flashes in the display.
• 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 plugs periodically.
Troubleshooting
The volume cannot be turned up.
• Set AVLS to NORM.
The display shows incorrect information.
• The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries with new ones.
The display and the operation are not normal.
• Remove the batteries for 30 seconds or more, and then insert
them again. If this does not solve the problem, remove the
batteries and leave the unit without batteries for 30 minutes or
more, and then insert them again. In this case, preset the
stations again, since the preset stations are erased from the
memory.
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115.5 35.6 mm
(EIAJ*)
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** Sony R6P (SR)
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R6 (AA) X2
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