Sony WM-FS556 User Manual

3-239-205-14 (1)

Radio Cassette Player

Operating instructions

WM-FS555/FS556

Belt clip

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

“WALKMAN” 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. _________________ 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 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: (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,

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.

NJ 07649 USA

Preparations

To use the hand strap

Holding the Walkman in a hand A

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.

3 Put the belt clip on a belt.

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. E

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

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

•Clean the headphone part with a dry soft cloth.

•The earpads 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. F

No message: normal (TYPE I) METAL: High-position (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV)

4 Press 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.

SET

ENTER

To insert a battery C

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 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

1 Release the catch to open the battery

compartment lid.

2 Pull the ribbon up slowly and replace the

battery with new one.

SET

ENTER

Rubber cap

Air outlet

SET

ENTER

* 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.

Notes

Listening to the Radio

1 If 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.

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 +/–

•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.

for a few seconds to scan for stations.

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.

• Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long continuous playback.

• 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 “Tr oubleshooting”.

• 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

• 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 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.

HOLD TV/WEATHER

FM/AM

M n**

TUNING+/– PRESET +/– RADIO OFF VOLUME*

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

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 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

•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

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

•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

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 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)

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 × 47.3 mm (4

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.

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