Sony Walkman WM-FX455 Operating Instructions

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SAFETY NOTES ON THE UNIT
Radio Cassette Player
WARNING
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
Operating Instructions
• Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or
Mode d'emploi (au dos)
operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic
hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also be
potentially dangerous to play your headphones at
WM-FX455/FX453/FX451 high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian
crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
©1997 by Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
• To prevent shock hazards, never open the unit while
it is connected to the power source.
CAUTION
• Do not use headphones at high volume. Hearing
WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
experts advise against continuous, loud and extended
WALKMAN est une marque déposée de Sony Corporation.
play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce
For the customers in the U.S.A.
volume or discontinue use.
• Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow
OWNER'S RECORD
you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to
The model number is located at the front and the serial
the people around you.
number is located inside the cassette holder. Record
the serial number in the space provided below. Refer SAFETY NOTES ON POWER SOURCES
to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
To avoid battery leakage, fire, damage, explosion, etc.,
regarding this product.
follow the descriptions below.
Model No.
DANGER
Serial No.
• Do not carry dry batteries with coins or other metallic
objects. It can generate heat if the positive and
INFORMATION
negative terminals of the batteries are accidentally
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
contacted by a metallic object.
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to WARNING
provide reasonable protection against harmful
• Use only the Sony AC-E30HG AC power adaptor
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
(not supplied).
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
• To disconnect the AC power adaptor, only use the
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
plug and not the cable.
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
• Do not charge a dry battery.
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
• Check the ] and } on the batteries, and be sure to
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
insert them like the illustration in this manual.
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
CAUTION
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
• When you are not going to use your Walkman for a
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage
more of the following measures:
from battery leakage and corrosion.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and

About This Manual

receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
The instructions in this manual are for WM-FX455 ,
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
WM-FX453 and WM-FX451. Before you start reading,
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
check your model number. WM-FX455 is the model
technician for help.
used for illustration purposes. Any differences in
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
"FX455 only".
(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 modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Location of parts and controls
0 )
pSTOP
VOL
CrO /METAL/NORM • FM MONO/ST
2
or
CrO /METAL/NORM • LOCAL/DX
2
2
AVLS
FX455

Setting the clock

Playing a tape
1 1
Press ENTER. Select NORM or CrO
the tape type.
The hour and minute digits flash.
ENTER
AM
2 2
Press HOUR and MINUTE until you set Insert a cassette and press 9 PLAY.
the time within 10 seconds of flashing.
HOUR
+
TUNING
MINUTE
- -
PM
3
Press ENTER.
To
The clock starts.
Stop playback
Fast-forward
ENTER
or rewind the tape
PM
To limit the maximum volume
Tip
automatically
The clock is on a 12-hour system.
Set AVLS
LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept down to
protect your ears, even if you turn the volume up.
To cancel the AVLS function, set AVLS to NORM.
Precautions
• 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.
• Do not wind the headphones cord
around the unit. The buttons may be kept
pressed, causing unnecessary battery
usage.
• Do not use cassettes longer than 90
minutes except for long continuous
playback.
• 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 inserting a
cassette.
• For cleaning the case, use a soft cloth
slightly moistened with mild detergent
solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or
thinner.
If you have any questions or problem
concerning your Walkman, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Specifications
• Frequency range
For U area indication:
FM: 87.5-108MHz
AM: 530-1710kHz
For E area indication:
FM: 87.5-108MHz
AM: 531-1602kHz
• Power requirements
3V DC batteries AA (R6) x 2/External DC 3V
power sources
• Dimensions
112.5 x 87.3 x 35.2 mm (4
(w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls
• Mass
Approx. 155g (5.5 oz)
Approx. 235g (8.3 oz) incl. batteries and a
cassette
• Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones (1)/Belt clip (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
DIR
MODE
( PLAY
DOLBY NR
TUNING+/HOUR
TUNING–/MINUTE
ENTER
1-5 (preset)
1~5
BAND
RADIO ON/OFF
MEGA BASS
Tips
• To switch the playback side, set DIR to 9 or (.
• To select the direction of the tape, set MODE to Å
to play both sides of the tape once, or a to play
/METAL to match
2
both sides repeatedly.
• FX455/FX453 only: To emphasize deep bass sound,
press MEGA BASS and "MEGA BASS" will appear
during radio and tape operations. To cancel the
MEGA BASS function, press MEGA BASS again.
• FX455 only: To listen to a tape recorded with the
Dolby* NR system, press DOLBY NR and "a" will
CrO 2 / NORM
METAL
appear during tape operations. To cancel the DOLBY
NR function, press DOLBY NR again.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
PLAY
"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol a are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Notes
• When you set AVLS to LIMIT:
Press
– the MEGA BASS effect is reduced (FX455/FX453
p only).
– turn down the volume, if the bass-boosted sound
) or 0 (For the side facing
becomes distorted or unstable.
forward)
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is
running.
(Automatic Volume Limiter System) to

Troubleshooting

The volume is not turned up.
•AVLS is set to LIMIT.
The sound is unstable or no audio.
•Insert two size AA (R6) batteries properly.
•Replace all batteries if they are weak.
The display shows incorrect information
•The display may show incorrect information or the
preset stations may not be recalled correctly when
you use the unit for the first time, or when you
have left the unit without batteries for a long time.
In these cases, remove the batteries, and wait until
the display disappears. Then insert batteries and
turn the unit on again.
The preset stations and the current time will be
canceled. Reset these functions again.
Poor tape playback quality.
•Dirty heads. Clean them with a cotton swab
slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
•Clean the headphones plug.
Preparations
1 / x 3 1 / x 1 7 / inches)
2 2 16 To Insert batteries
]
] }
AA (R6) x 2
DC IN 3V

Listening to the radio

1
Press RADIO ON/OFF.
RADIO
ON/OFF
2
Press BAND to select the band you want
(FM1,FM2,FM3 or AM).
Each time you press the button, the display
changes.
BAND
FM 1
FM 2
FM 3
AM
3
Press TUNING +/– to tune the station
you want.
HOUR
+
TUNING AM
MINUTE
- -
Battery life (approximate hours)
FX455/FX453 (EIAJ*)
Sony alkaline Sony
LR6 (SG) R6P (SR)
playback 22 7
radio 33 13
FX451 (EIAJ*)
Sony alkaline Sony
LR6 (SG) R6P (SR)
playback 24 7.5
radio 33 13
* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electric
Industries Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF
series cassette tape)
Notes
• Replace both batteries while the "E" indication
appears in the display; otherwise all the memories
will be canceled.
• The battery life may shorten depending on the
operation of the unit.
• If the battery compartment lid comes off, attach it as
shown.
To use external power
• For house current: Connect AC-E30HG AC power
adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack. The
polarity of the plug is as shown.
• Specifications for AC-E30HG varies for each area.
Check your local voltage and the shape of plug before
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polarity of the plug
To turn off the radio
Press RADIO ON/OFF.
To tune the station quickly
Hold down TUNING +/– in step 3. The frequency
digits change quickly. When you release the button
scanning begins and automatically stops when it
receives a station.
To improve broadcast reception
For FM, extend the headphones cord or adjust FM
MONO/ST or LOCAL/DX.
For AM, reorient the unit itself.
FM
MHz
AM
MHz
MHz
Note
If the broadcast becomes noisy when a cassette with a
metallic shell or label is inserted, remove the cassette.
kHz
kHz
To use the belt clip
2
1
When Using Headphones
Wear the "L" marked side to the left ear and the "R" marked side
to the right ear.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
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
band.
1
Tune to the station you want.
2
Press hold 1-5 buttons for more than 2
seconds.
The display flashes twice with a beep sound,
the station is preset.
If a station is already stored, the new station
replaces the old one.
1
FM 1
MHz
To play the preset radio stations
Press BAND to select the band, and then press 1-5
buttons to tune in a stored station.
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 Turn on the radio and press ENTER for about 3
seconds to flash the display.
2 Press BAND for about 3 seconds while the
display is flashing and then the "U" area
indication flashes. While the "U" area indication
is flashing, press BAND to change the area
indication. Each press of the BAND changes the
area indication (eg. "E"n"U"n"E"...) ("U":
U.S.A., Canada, and Central and South America,
"E": Europe and other countries).
3 Choose either the "U" or "E" area indication and
then press ENTER to set the area indication.
Notes
• If you change the frequency range, all the preset
stations in the memory will be canceled.
• For "E" area indication, the hour display is on a 24-
hour cycle.