Sony WM-FS556 User's Manual
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1. or consumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty is valid only in the United States Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In addition if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state For your convenience Sony Electronics Inc has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions To locate the servicer or dealer2. may deteriorate after long term storage or use Replace them with EP Q1 earpads not supplied FS556 ONLY Playing a Tape 1 Unfasten the buckle 2 Open the cassette lid and place a cassette 3 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 4 Press gt Adjust the volume with VOLUME To increase the volume turn VOLUME counterclockwise To Press Stop playback E Wind rapidly PP or lt lt Playback will switch automatically to the opposite side when the tape reaches the end of the side If you leave the Walkman after the tape has been wound or rewound the battery will be consumed rapidly Be sure to press W Note e Do not open the lid of the cassette compartment while the tape is running To select the tape direction Switch lt P to select the desired direction MB TAPE AVLS _FM MODE MB METAL AVLS LOCAL Rubber cap Air outlet HOLD TV WEATHER FM AM TUNING PRESET RADIO OFF VOLUM E 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 This warranty is valid only in the United States SONY LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc Sony warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or workmans
3. nearest you or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem or for product information or operation call Sony Direct Response Center 1 800 222 7669 or write to Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call 1 800 488 SONY 7669 455714701 T1 Listening to the Radio 1 Ifthe HOLD function is on turn the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow to unlock the controls Make sure that the tape has stopped completely 2 Press TV WEATHER or FM 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 the broadcast reception e For TV 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 4 W e For AM Reorient the unit itself Presetting Radio Stations You can preset up to 40 radio stations 7 for TV 4 for WEATHER 24 for FM and 5 for AM Presetting Automatically Scanned Stations 1 Press TV WEATHER or FM AM 2 Press ENTER for more than 3 seconds Preset number 1 will flash in the display and the Walkman starts scanning
4. 3 239 205 14 1 SONY Radio Cassette Player Operating instructions M o UALKMMAA WM FS555 FS556 Sony Corporation 2002 Printed in Malaysia MB TAPE AVLS FM MODE MB METAL AVLS LOCAL Printed using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink http www sony net WALKMAN is a trademark of Sony Corporation SONY WM FS555 Ee Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Product registration For the customers in the USA Please register this product on line at www sony com productregistration lt http www sony com productregistration gt Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products services and other important announcements Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or modification Thank you Owner s Record The model number is located on the front and the serial number is located inside the cassette lid 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 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 installatio
5. ed 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 a new one The display and the operation are not normal e Remove the battery for 30 seconds or more and then insert it again If this does not solve the problem remove the battery and leave the unit without battery for 30 minutes or more and then insert it again In this case preset the stations again since the preset stations are erased from the memory The cassette lid cannot be opened e Open the rubber cap then open the cassette lid When the cassette lid opens remember to close the rubber cap to prevent intrusion of water The sound is distorted e Set the lt P switch firmly to the correct position Specifications Frequency range TV 2 13 ch WEATHER 1 7 ch FM 87 5 108 MHz AM 530 1 710 kHz North Central and South America 531 1 602 kHz Other countries e Power requirements 1 5 V DC battery size AA R6 x 1 Dimensions w h d Approx 102 3 x 117 5 x 47 3 mm 4 x 4 x 1 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 219 g 7 8 oz main unit only Supplied accessories Stereo headphones or earphones 1 Hand strap with belt clip 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
6. hip as follows 1 LABOR For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective Sony will repair or replace the Product at its option at no charge or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho rized service facility After the Warranty Period you must pay for all labor charges 2 PARTS In addition Sony will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one 1 year After 90 days from the date of purchase labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense To obtain warranty service you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to any authorized Sony service facility This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception prob lems This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negli gence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS
7. hones are immersed in salt water be sure to wash them in non running fresh water Never wash them under running water and never use soap or detergent e Any sand or dust on the rubber packing will prevent the cassette lid from closing tightly and water may leak in Brush off the dust once in a while e We recommend the packing to be changed every year Replacement packing is available at an authorized Sony Service Facility 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 e To clean the exterior use a soft cloth slightly moisten
8. ity Trade Name SONY Model No WM FS555 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ 07649 USA Telephone No 201 930 6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Preparations To use the hand strap Holding the Walkman in a hand 1 Pass the strap through the handle of the Walkman 2 Pass one side of the strap through the ladder lock of the other side 3 Put your hand between the Walkman and the strap then adjust the length of the strap and fix it Slot the excess strap into the handle of the Walkman Placing the Walkman on a belt 1 Pass the strap through the handle described above in steps 1 and 2 2 Tighten the strap at the ladder lock then slot the excess strap into the handle of the Walkman E 3 Put the belt clip on a belt To insert a battery 1 Unfasten the buckle 2 Open the cassette lid 3 Release the catch to open the battery compartment lid and insert one size AA R6 dry battery with correct polarity Battery life approximate hours JEITA Tape Radio playback reception Sony alkaline LR6 SG 32 50 Sony R6P SR 9 15 Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Informatio
9. n 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 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 If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Direct Response Center 1 800 222 7669 or write to Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 Declaration of Conform
10. n Technology Industries Association Using a Sony HF series cassette tape When using a Sony LR6 SG STAMINA 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 When to replace the battery D Replace the battery with the new one when C flashes in the display To replace the battery 1 Release the catch to open the battery compartment lid 2 Pull the ribbon up slowly and replace the battery with new one Using the supplied headphones For the customers who purchased WM FS556 Thanks to their secure fit over the ears the supplied headphones minimize sound leakage and maintain high audio quality Wearing the headphones The following procedures are for wearing on the left ear 1 Hook the end of the hanger over the top of your ear 2 Turn the hanger along your ear until the headphone is secure Notes on handling the supplied headphones e Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock Be particularly careful of the headphone part e Do not put force or weight on the unit for a long time as that may damage or deform the unit e Do not leave the unit in a location subject to moisture dust smoke steam or direct sunlight e Clean the plug with a dry soft cloth A dirty plug may cause the sound quality to deteriorate e Clean the headphone part with a dry soft cloth e The earpads
11. ng Playing the preset radio stations 1 Press TV WEATHER or FM AM 2 Press PRESET Using Other Functions Locking the controls Turn the HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow 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 MB 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 e If the sound is distorted with the mode MB turn down the volume or select normal mode e Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the volume is turned up too high 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 The maximum volume is kept down to protect your ears Precautions On battery 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 the Walkman for a long time remove the battery to avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion On handling e Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources or ina place subject to direct sunlight exces
12. sive dust or sand moisture rain mechanical shock or in a car with its windows closed e Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long continuous playback e 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 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 you start using again On water resistance e Before opening or closing the cassette lid be sure to wipe off water dust or sand on the exterior of the Walkman The Walkman is not water resistant with the cassette lid open Since water in the headphones earphones jack may cause rust cover it with the attached rubber cap when the headphones earphones are not in use Since the Walkman is airtight you may not be able to open the cassette lid because of sudden change in air pressure inside he Walkman which happens after being transported on a plane or moving from a warm place to a cold place To open he cassette lid see Troubleshooting e The supplied headphones earphones are not meant to be immersed in water or come in continuous contact with water If they are accidentally dropped into water or get wet dry hem with a soft cloth Never use an electric hair dryer e If the Walkman or the headphones earp
13. the stations from the lower frequencies and 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 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 RADIO OFF The radio is turned off at the same time Notes e If stations are already stored the newly preset stations replace the old ones when the above procedure is completed e If stations cannot be preset automatically preset stations manually Presetting Stations Manually 1 Press TV WEATHER or FM AM 2 Press ENTER The frequency digits and a preset number flash in the display 3 While the frequency digits and the preset number are flashing tune in to a station you 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 e If you cannot complete step 3 or 4 while the indications are flashing repeat from step 2 e 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 select the preset number you want to cancel using PRESET Press ENTER while is flashi
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