Sony Walkman WM-FX288 Operating Instructions

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countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the
countries EEA (European Economic Area).
Radio
Cassette Player
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Operating Instructions
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"WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
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WM-FX288/FX244
Sony Corporation ©2002 Printed in China
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B C FM
FWD
REV
AVLS
NORM•LIMIT
VOLUME*
xSTOP
MFF
NPLAY**
mREW
AM
FM
* There is a tactile dot beside VOLUME on the main unit to show the direction to turn up the volume.
** The button has a tactile dot.
Specifications
• Frequency range Battery life* (approximate hours)
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central and South America)
Tape playback
531 - 1 602 kHz (Other countries)
• Power requirements Radio reception 40
3V DC, batteries R6 (size AA) × 2
• Dimensions (w/h/d) * Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics
Approx. 91.4 × 115.5 × 37.8 mm (3 × 4 × 1
5 5 1 and Information Technology Industries Association).
⁄ ⁄ ⁄ inches)
8 8 2
excl. projecting parts and controls (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)
**When using Sony LR6(SG) "STAMINA" alkaline dry
• Mass
batteries (produced in Japan).
Approx. 149 g (5.3 oz) (main unit only)
• Supplied accessories
Note
Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)
• The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating
Carrying case with belt clip or Carrying pouch (1)
condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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R6P (SR)
**KR6 (SG)
Japan Electronics and JEITA *
Information Technology Industries Association
HF
LR6 (SG) "STAMINA" **
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English
Preparations
CE
EEA
To Insert Batteries
1 Slide open the battery compartment lid,
and insert two R6 (size AA) dry batteries
with correct polarity.
Replace the batteries with new ones when "
flashes in the display.

Playing a Tape

1 Insert a cassette. B
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is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
2 Press NPLAY.
Adjust the volume with VOLUME.
To
Stop playback
Wind rapidly*
* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or
rewound, the battery will be consumed rapidly. Be
sure to press xSTOP.
Note
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is
running.

Listening to the Radio

1 If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the
HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
AA (R6) x 2
the arrow to unlock the controls.
2 Press FM or AM to select the desired band
AM
and to turn on the radio.
3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in to the desired
station.
If you hold down TUNING +/– for a few
seconds, the Walkman starts scanning for
stations and stops for 3 seconds each time a
station is tuned. When the desired
frequency digits appear, press TUNING +/
– to stop.
To turn off the radio
Press OFF.
To improve broadcast reception
•For FM: Extend the headphones/earphones cord
DX•LOCAL
or/
(antenna) or adjust DX•LOCAL or ST•FM MONO.
ST•FM MONO
•For AM: Reorient the unit itself.
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Presetting Radio Stations

MEGA BASS
ENTER You can preset up to 40 stations.
For Canada, the U.S.A. and Central/South America:
30 for FM and 10 for AM.
TUNING +/–
For other countries: 35 for FM and 5 for AM.
OFF
Presetting Automatically Scanned
Stations
PRESET +/–
1 Press FM or AM.
HOLD
2 Press ENTER for more than 3 seconds.
Preset number 1 will flash in the display
and the Walkman starts scanning the
VOLUME *
stations from the lower frequencies and
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stops for about 3 seconds when a station is
received.
3 If you wish to preset the received station,
press ENTER while the preset number is
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** Sony R6P (SR)
flashing.
25 7.5
The received station is preset on preset
14
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 OFF. The radio is turned off at the same time.
Note
• If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations
replace the old ones when the above procedure is
completed.
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FM Presetting Stations Manually
AM
1 Press FM or AM.
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2 Press ENTER.
AA R6
The frequency digits and a preset number
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flash in the display.
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3 While the frequency digits and the preset
number are flashing, tune in to a station you
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wish to store using TUNING +/–, and select
a preset number using PRESET +/–.
4 While the frequency digits and the preset
number are flashing, press ENTER.
Notes
• If you cannot complete step 3 or 4 while the
indications are flashing, repeat from step 2.
• If a station is already stored, the new station replaces
the old one.
To cancel the stored station
Follow the procedure above and in step 3, press and
hold TUNING +/– until "- - - -" is displayed and
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select the preset number you want to cancel using
PRESET +/–. Press ENTER while "- - - -" is flashing.
Playing the preset radio stations
1 Press FM or AM.
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2 Press PRESET +/– to select the stations that
you want to play.
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
Press
buttons and MEGA BASS.
xSTOP
Emphasizing bass sound
MFF or mREW
Press MEGA BASS.
"MEGA BASS" appears in the display.
Notes
• If the sound is distorted when MEGA BASS is
activated, turn down the volume of the main unit or
press MEGA BASS again to turn off the MEGA BASS
function.
• Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the volume
is turned up too high.
Protecting your hearing — AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter System)
Set AVLS to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept
down to protect your ears.
Precautions
On batteries
• 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.
• When you are not going to use your Walkman for a long time,
remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage
and corrosion.
On handling
• 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.
• 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.
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• 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.
• 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.
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 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. Hearing
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
• Clean the tape head and tape path using a cotton swab and
commercially available cleaning solvent after every 10 hours of
use.
• 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.
TUNING +/– 3
"- - - -"
ENTER PRESET +/–
"- - - -"
"
AM FM 1
PRESET +/– 2
VOLUME
G HOLD
MEGA BASS HOLD
xSTOP
mREW
MEGA BASS
"MEGA BASS"
xSTOP
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MEGA BASS
MEGA MEGA BASS
BASS
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AVLS–
LIMIT AVLS
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ST•FM MONO
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˚ ˚
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AM
FM
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TUNING +/–
PRESET +/–
A
1
AA R6
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B
1
NPLAY 2
MFF *
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1
HOLD
HOLD
2
AM FM
TUNING +/– 3
TUNING +/–
TUNING +/–
OFF
C
FM
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DX•LOCAL
AM
FM
AM
1
AM FM
ENTER 2
3
ENTER
3 4
OFF
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AM FM 1
ENTER 2
3
4
ENTER
4 3
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2
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