Sony WM-FX490 User's Manual
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1. Approx 137 g main unit only e Supplied accessories Stereo headphones or earphones 1 Hand strap 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Battery life approximate hours Sony alkaline Sony R6P LR6 SG SR Tape playback 35 9 Radio reception 40 14 Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Using a Sony HF series cassette tape When using a Sony LR6 SG alkaline dry battery produced in Japan Note e The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating condition the surrounding temperature and battery type Presetting Radio Stations D You can preset up to 40 stations 35 for FM and 5 for AM Presetting Automatically Scanned Stations 1 Press FM or AM to select the desired band 2 Press and hold ENTER for more than 3 seconds Preset number 1 will flash on the display and the Walkman starts scanning the stations from the lower frequencies and stops for about 5 seconds when a station is received 3 If you wish to preset the currently 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 4 Repeat step 3 until all receivable stations are preset To stop scanning Press Mle RADIO OFF The radio is turned off at the same time Notes e If stations ar2. 1 5 without selecting the band Make sure that the tape has stopped completely Note If 5 stations are already stored on the Direct Station Buttons the newly preset station replaces the old one when the above procedure is completed Precautions On batteries e 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 e When you are not going to use your Walkman for a long time remove the battery to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion On handling Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources or ina place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or sand moisture rain mechanical shock or in a car with its windows closed e 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 e The LCD display may become hard to see or slow down when using the unit at high temperatures above 40 C or at low temperatures below 0 C At room temperature the display will return to its normal operating condition e 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 On headphones earphones Road safety Do not use headphones earphones while driving cycling or operating any
3. To Press Switch playback to lt gt DIRECTION during the other side playback Stop playback Me RADIO OFF Fast forward FF during stop Rewind REW during stop Play the same side from REW during playback the beginning Auto Play function Play the other side from FF during playback the beginning Skip Reverse function To select playback mode Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MODE on the display Then press SET to select the desired mode To play Select Both sides repeatedly co Both sides once from ZD the side facing the cassette holder Using Other Functions To lock the controls Set the HOLD switch to the direction of the gt mark to lock the controls To emphasize bass sound Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MB MEGA BASS on the display Then press SET to show With each press the indications change as follows emphasizes bass sound MEGA BASS No message off normal Notes e If the sound is distorted with the mode MB turn down the volume of the main unit or select normal mode e Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the volume is turned up too high To protect your hearing AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System When you set the AVLS function to active the maximum volume is kept down to protect your ears Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AVLS on the display Then press SET to show Note The AVLS functi
4. cancel the stored station Scanning the preset radio stations DAPS Digital Auto Preset Scanning 1 Press FM or AM to select the desired band Press and hold FM or AM pressed in step 1 for 2 seconds or more The preset stations of the selected band will be played for about 5 seconds each During DAPS the indicators on the display flash 3 Press FM or AM again to select the station while the desired preset station is being played Notes e If there are no stations stored the DAPS function does not work e Until a station is selected in step 3 the DAPS function turned on in step 2 will continue e In step 2 or 3 if you select a band which you did not select in step 1 by pressing FM or AM the newly selected band will be played normally Enjoying Your Favorite Radio Stations DSB Direct Station Buttons You can preset up to 5 of your favorite stations on the Direct Station Buttons 1 5 and play a station of your choice just by pressing the corresponding button 1 Press FM or AM to select the desired band 2 Tune in to the desired station 3 Hold down one of the Direct Station Buttons 1 5 to which you want to assign the station for 2 seconds When the station has been preset successfully the beep sounds and the indication F1 F2 F3 F4 or F5 appears on the display To play a preset radio station DSB You can listen to the station you want by pressing the buttons
5. 2 583 956 11 1 SONY Radio Cassette Player Operating Instructions We VLAALK JTIVIAUN WM FX490 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China lt gt DIRECTION VOL SET MENU MeRADIO OFF REWePRESET TUNING HOLD http www sony net WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products Afo UALKMAA isa trademark of Sony Corporation FFePRESET TUNING FM AM There is a tactile dot beside VOL on the main unit to show the direction to turn up the volume The button has a tactile dot Preparations To Insert Battery Slide and open the battery compartment lid and insert one R6 size AA dry battery with correct polarity Replace the battery with new one when flashes on the display To attach the battery compartment lid if it is accidentally detached Attach it as illustrated Playing a Tape p 1 Ifthe HOLD function is turned on slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the gt mark to unlock the controls 2 Insert a cassette 3 Press lt P gt play DIRECTION Adjust the volume with VOL Note on the cassette holder When opening the cassette holder press the ll button and make sure the tape is stopped by checking through the cassette window then slide the OPEN switch If the cassette holder is opened before the tape is stopped the tape may loosen and be damaged
6. e already stored the newly preset stations replace the old ones when the above procedure is completed e If stations cannot be preset automatically preset them manually Presetting Stations Manually 1 Press FM or AM to select the desired band 2 Press ENTER The frequency digits will flash on the display 3 While the frequency digits are flashing tune in to a station you wish to store using PRESET TUNING or and press ENTER The preset number will flash on the display 4 While the preset number is flashing select the preset number you want using PRESET TUNING or and press ENTER Notes e If you cannot complete step 3 or 4 while the indicators are flashing repeat from step 2 e If a station is already stored the new station replaces the old one Playing the preset radio stations 1 Press FM or AM to select the desired band 2 Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor on the display to TUNE MODE Then press SET to display PRESET 3 Press PRESET TUNING or To cancel a stored station 1 Follow the procedure above and in step 3 select the preset number you want to cancel and then press ENTER The frequency digits will flash on the display 2 Press and hold PRESET TUNING or The frequency digit starts running up or down Keep holding down the button until is displayed 3 Press ENTER while is flashing A preset number will flash on the display 4Press ENTER to
7. 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 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 e To clean the exterior use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water Do not use alcohol benzine or thinner e Clean the headphones earphones plugs periodically Troubleshooting The display shows incorrect information e The battery is weak Replace the battery with new one The display and the operation are not normal e Remove the power sources for 15 seconds or more and then set them again
8. on will be cancelled when you replace the battery Listening to the Radio p 1 Ifthe HOLD function is turned on slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the gt mark to unlock the controls Make sure that the tape has stopped completely 2 Press FM or AM to select the desired band and to turn on the radio 3 Press PRESET TUNING or to tune in to the desired station If the signal is strong you can scan for stations Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor on the display to TUNE MODE and press SET to display MANUAL Then hold down PRESET TUNING or for a few seconds To turn off the radio Press Mle RADIO OFF To improve broadcast reception e For FM Extend the headhones earphones cord antenna If the reception is still not good press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor on the display to FM MODE Then press SET to switch between LOCAL and none DX or MONO and none stereo for best reception e For AM Reorient the unit itself turn over me aau i ii 7 M RADIO OFF HIN y PRESET TUNING 1 2 3 4 5 The button has a tactile dot na PRESET TUNING FM AM Specifications e Frequency range FM 87 5 108 MHz AM 531 1 602 kHz e Output Headphones jack Load impedance 8 300 Q e Power requirements One R6 size AA battery 1 5V DC x 1 Dimensions w h d Approx 81 1 x 111 2 x 29 3 mm excl projecting parts and controls e Mass
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