Sony WALKMAN WM-FS555J Operating Manual

3-240-869-12 (1)

Radio

Cassette Player

Operating Instructions

WM-FS555J

Belt clip

SET

ENTER

Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink.

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.

is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

SONY WM-FS555

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. <http://www.sony.com/productregistration>

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. WM-FS555

Serial No. __________________

INFORMATION

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 Conformity

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 A

1Pass the strap through the handle of the Walkman.

2Pass one side of the strap through the ladder lock of the other side.

3Put 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

1Pass the strap through the handle described above in steps 1 and 2.

2Tighten the strap at the ladder lock, then slot the excess strap into the handle of the Walkman. B

3Put the belt clip on a belt.

To insert a battery C

1Unfasten the buckle.

2Open the cassette lid.

3Release the catch to open the battery compartment lid and insert one size AA (R6) dry battery with correct polarity.

Battery life* (approximate hours)

	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 Information Technology Industries

Association). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape) **When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline

dry battery (produced in Japan).

Note

•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 “” flashes in the display.

To replace the battery

1Release the catch to open the battery compartment lid.

2Pull the ribbon up slowly and replace the battery with new one.

Using the supplied headphones

Wearing the headphones

The following procedures are for wearing on the left ear. E

1Hook the L part over your left ear and the R part over your right ear as illustrated.

2Hook the headphones around your ears, as you would with glasses.

3Adjust the earpieces to comfortably fit your ears.

Notes on handling the supplied headphones

•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the headphone part.

•Do not put force or weight on the unit for a long time as that may damage or deform the unit.

•Do not leave the unit in a location subject to moisture, dust, smoke, steam or direct sunlight.

•Clean the plug with a soft dry cloth. A dirty plug may cause the sound quality to deteriorate.

•Clean the headphone part with a soft dry cloth.

•After you use the headphones, keep them with the cord slider positioned high to avoid entangling the cord.

Playing a Tape

1Unfasten the buckle.

2Open the cassette lid and place a cassette.

3Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to

TAPE in the display. Then press SET to select the tape type. F

No message: normal (TYPE I)

METAL: High-position (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV)

4Press N.

Adjust the volume with VOLUME.

To increase the volume, turn VOLUME counterclockwise.

To	Press
Stop playback*	x

Wind rapidly**	M or m

* 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 x.

Note

•Do not open the lid of the cassette compartment while the tape is running.

To select the tape direction

Switch Y to select the desired direction.

(turn over)

SET

ENTER

Rubber cap	HOLD

TV/WEATHER

Air outlet	FM/AM
Air outlet
	Y
MENU	m
SET	N**
	N**
ENTER	M
	x
	TUNING+/–
	PRESET +/–
i	RADIO OFF
i
	VOLUME*

* 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.

Listening to the Radio

1If the 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.

2Press TV/WEATHER or FM/AM to select the desired band and to turn on the radio.

3Press 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

•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. G, H

•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

1Press TV/WEATHER or FM/AM.

2Press ENTER for more than 3 seconds. Preset number 1 will flash in the display and the Walkman starts scanning the stations from the lower frequencies and stops for about 3 seconds when a station is received.

3If 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.

4Repeat Step 3 until all receivable stations are preset.

To stop scanning

Press RADIO OFF. The radio is turned off at the same time.

Notes

•If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations replace the old ones when the above procedure is completed.

•If stations cannot be preset automatically, preset stations manually.

Presetting Stations Manually

1Press TV/WEATHER or FM/AM.

2Press ENTER.

The frequency digits and a preset number flash in the display.

3While 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 +/–.

4While 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 select the preset number you want to cancel using PRESET +/–. Press ENTER while “- - - -” is flashing.

Playing the preset radio stations

1Press TV/WEATHER or FM/AM.

2Press 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 G

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

•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.

Protecting Your Hearing — AVLS

(Automatic Volume Limiter

System) G

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.

•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

•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.

•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 again.

On water resistance

•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 the Walkman, which happens after being transported on a plane or moving from a warm place to a cold place. To open the cassette lid see “Troubleshooting”.

•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 them with a soft cloth. Never use an electric hair dryer.

•If the Walkman or the headphones/earphones 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.

•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.

•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

•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.

Troubleshooting

The display shows incorrect information.

• The battery is weak. Replace the battery with a new one.

The display and the operation are not normal.

•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.

•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.

• Set the Y 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)

•Power requirements

1.5 V DC, battery size AA (R6) × 1

•Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 102.3 × 117.5 × 43.2 mm (4 1⁄8 × 4 3⁄4 × 1 3⁄4 inches), (excluding 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.