Sony WM-FX482ST Operating Instructions

3-228-752-12(1)
Radio
Cassette Player
Operating instructions
For customers in the United States
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the rear and the serial
number is located inside the cassette holder. Record these
numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No.
Serial No.
WALKMAN is a registered
trademark of Sony Corporation.
WM-FX482ST/FX481/FX281
Sony Corporation ©2001 Printed in Malaysia
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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.
A
B
FWD
REV
Preparations
To Insert Batteries A
1 Slide open the battery compartment lid, and
insert two size AA (R6) dry batteries with
correct polarity.
Replace the batteries with new ones when "
flashes in the display.
Playing a Tape
B
1 Insert a cassette and press MENU repeatedly
to set the cursor to TAPE in the display. Then
press SET to select the tape type.
No message: normal (TYPE I)
METAL: High-position (TYPE II) or metal
(TYPE IV)
2 Press NPLAY.
Adjust the volume with VOLUME.
To Press
Stop playback xSTOP
Wind rapidly* M or m
* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or
rewound, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be
(1)
sure to press xSTOP.
Note
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is
running.
AA (R6) x 2
TV/WB/FM AM
C
To select playback mode (FX482ST/FX481 only)
Switch MODE to select the desired mode.
To play
Both sides repeatedly
Both sides once from
the side facing the
"
cassette holder (FWD)
To select the tape direction (FX482ST/
FX481 only)
Switch bBDIR to select the desired direction.
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
buttons, MENU button and SET button.
Emphasizing bass sound
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MEGA
BASS in the display. Then, press SET to turn MB
(mega bass) on. With each press, the indications
change as follows.
MB (mega bass) : emphasizes bass sound
No message: off (normal)
Notes
• If the sound is distorted with the mode "MB", turn
down the volume or select normal mode.
• Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the
volume is turned up too high.
FX482ST/FX481
VOLUME
xSTOP
M
NPLAY
m
DIR•Y
(FX482ST/FX481 only)
MODE•
s/d
(FX482ST/FX481 only)
PRESET +/–
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 "AVLS".
Select
The maximum volume is kept down to protect your
s
ears.
d

Listening to the Radio

1 If the HOLD function is turned on, set the
HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the
G mark to unlock the controls. Make sure that
the tape has stopped completely.
2 Press TV, WB (Weather), FM or AM to select
the desired band and to turn on the radio.
3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in to the desired
station. Hold down TUNING +/– for a few
seconds to scan for stations.
To turn off the radio
Press RADIO OFF.
To improve broadcast reception
•For TV/WB (Weather)/FM: Extend the
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 switch between "LOCAL" and none
(DX) for best reception.
•For AM: Reorient the unit itself.
i
MENU
SET
ENTER
TUNING +/–
AM
TV
WB
FM
RADIO OFF
HOLD
C