Sony Walkman WM-FX521 - Radio Cassette Player Manual

Adjusting playback modes

To select playback direction mode

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to MODE. Then press SET to select the desired mode.

To play	Select
both sides repeatedly
both sides once from the FWD side

To skip a long space between tracks (BL SKIP* function)

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to BL SKIP. Then press SET to show "".

* The tape is fast-forwarded to the next track if there is a blank space longer than 12 seconds.

Listening to the Radio

1. Press BAND•RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2. Press BAND•RADIO ON repeatedly to select AM or FM.
3. Press MENU on the main unit repeatedly and set "__" ( the cursor) in the display to TUNE MODE.
4. For manual tuning
   1. Press SET to choose MANUAL.
   2. Press TUNE/PRESET + or – repeatedly to tune in to the desired station.
      Hold down TUNE/PRESET + or – for a few seconds to scan for stations.
      For preset tuning
      1. Press SET to choose PRESET.
      2. Press TUNE/PRESET + or – repeatedly to recall the desired preset station. To use preset tuning, preset stations first (see "Presetting Radio Stations").

To turn off the radio

Press RADIO OFF.

To improve the broadcast reception

• For AM: Reorient the unit itself.
• For FM: Extend the remote control cord or headphones/earphones cord (antenna). If the reception is still not good, press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to FM MODE. Then press SET to choose "LOCAL" (or "MONO" (monaural)) or none (stereo) for best reception.

To operate from the remote control

(only for models supplied with remote control)
To turn on the radio, press RADIO ON/BAND•OFF for more than one second (while the tape is in stop mode only).

To select the band, press RADIO ON/BAND•OFF for more than two seconds while the radio is on. To tune in or recall a preset station, press PRESET+ or –.

To turn off the radio, press RADIO ON/BAND•OFF.

Presetting Radio Stations

You can store radio stations into the unit's memory. You can preset up to 40 stations — 30 for FM and 10 for AM (models for North, Central and South America), or 35 for FM and 5 for AM (models for other countries).

Tuning in to and Storing Radio Stations Automatically (Auto-Memory Scanning function)

1. Press BAND•RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2. Press BAND•RADIO ON repeatedly to select AM or FM.
3. Press ENTER for more than 2 seconds.
   Preset number 1 will flash in the display and the Walkman starts scanning for stations from the lower frequencies, and stops for about 3 seconds when a station is received.
4. If you wish to preset the 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.
5. Repeat step 4 until all receivable stations are preset.

Note

• Do not remove the power sources until all the stations are stored.

Storing Radio Stations Manually (Manual-Memory function)

You can preset the stations in any order.

1. Press BAND•RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2. Press BAND•RADIO ON repeatedly to select AM or FM.
3. Press ENTER.
   The frequency digits will flash in the display.
4. Press TUNE/PRESET + or – repeatedly to tune in to the desired station and press ENTER. The preset number will flash in the display.
5. Press TUNE/PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the desired preset number and press ENTER. The station is preset to the number of your choice.

Notes

• If you cannot complete step 4 or 5 while the indicationsare flashing, repeat from step 3.
• If you preset a new station to the same preset number, the previously stored station will be erased.

To cancel the stored station

Follow the procedure above and in step 4, instead of tuning in to a station, press and hold TUNE/PRESET + or – until "– – – –" is displayed. Press ENTER while "– – – –" is flashing. The preset number will flash in the display.

Press TUNE/PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the preset number you want to cancel and press ENTER.

Receiving Stations Outside Your Country

(Excluding European, Saudi Arabian, and Chinese model)

1. Press BAND•RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2. Press ENTER.
   The frequency digits will flash in the display.
3. Press and hold BAND•RADIO ON until "Eur" or "USA" flashes.
4. Press BAND•RADIO ON repeatedly to select "Eur" or "USA" and press ENTER.
5. Tune in to and store stations as necessary following the procedure of "Listening to the Radio" and "Presetting Radio Stations".

Area indication and frequency range

* Eur: European and other countries

USA: USA, Canada, and Central and South America

Using Other Functions

Locking the Controls — HOLD Function

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to lock the controls of the Walkman or the remote control.

Emphasizing Bass

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to MB (Mega Bass). Then press SET to show "".

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 "".

To cancel the AVLS function
Press SET so that "" disappears.

Note

• The AVLS setting will be canceled when you replace the battery.

Precautions

On batteries

• Do not carry the dry or rechargeable batteries with coins orother metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the batteries are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.
• When you do not use the Walkman for a long time, remove thebattery to avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion.

On handling

• Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit, or it may causea malfunction.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in aplace subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, mechanical shock, or in a car with its windows closed.
• The LCD display may become hard to see or slow down whenusing 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.
• Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for longcontinuous playback.
• If the unit has not been used for long period of time, set it in theplayback mode and warm it up for a few minutes before you start using again.

On the remote control

(only for models supplied with remote control)
Use the supplied remote control only with this unit.

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 volume or discontinue use.

Caring for others

Keep the volume to a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

On maintenance

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 and remote control plugs periodically.