Sony WM-FX173, WM-FX171 User Manual

3-861-489-11(1)

Radio Cassette Player

Operating Instructions

WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

WM-FX375/FX373/

FX177/FX173/FX171

Listening for many hours at maximum volume may damage your hearing.

For the customers in the U.S.A. OWNER'S RECORD

The model number is located at the front and the serial number is located inside the cassette holder. Record the serial number 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.

SAFETY NOTES ON THE UNIT

WARNING

•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

•Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating a 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.

•To prevent shock hazards, never open the unit while it is connected to the power source.

CAUTION

•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.

•Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

SAFETY NOTES ON POWER SOURCES

To avoid battery leakage, fire, damage, explosion, etc., follow the descriptions below.

DANGER

•Do not carry the 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.

WARNING

•Excluding FX177/FX173/FX171 for U.S.A., Canada and Europe: Use only the recommended AC power adaptor (not supplied). Check also the local voltage to avoid a short circuit to the AC power adaptor.

•Excluding FX177/FX173/FX171 for U.S.A., Canada and Europe: To disconnect the AC power adaptor, only use the plug and not the cable .

•Do not charge a dry battery.

•Check the ] and } on the batteries, and be sure to insert them like the illustration in this manual.

CAUTION

• When you are not going to use your Walkman for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for WMFX375, WM-FX373, WM-FX177, WM-FX173 and WM-FX171. Before you start reading, check your model number. WM-FX375 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “FX375 only”.

Precautions

•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 wind the headphones/earphones cord around the unit. The buttons may be kept pressed, causing unnecessary battery usage.

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

•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.

•For cleaning the case, use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

If you have any questions or problem concerning your Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Preparations

To insert batteries

DC IN 3V

To use with a rechargeable battery (FX177 only)

Before using, charge the rechargeable battery with the supplied charger.

Charging time is about 4 hours. After 4 hours, remove the

batteries.

Open the battery compartment lid and insert the rechargeable battery after charging.

Notes

•The name plate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located on the bottom exterior of the charger.

•The battery may become warm during charging.

•Use only the rechargeable battery NC-AA (WM) with the supplied battery charger.

•If the rechargeable battery is new or it has not been used for a long time, it may not be charged completely. (The playing time is shorter.)

•The rechargeable batteries can be charged about 300 times.

•Be sure not to short-circuit the battery. When you carry it with you, never carry it with other metallic objects such as keys in your pocket.

R6 (AA) X2

Battery life (approximate hours) (EIAJ*)

Playback Radio

Sony Alkaline LR6 (SG) 24 hous 55 hous Sony R6P (SR) 7.5 hours 18 hours Rechargeable battery 3.5 hours 12 hours

NC-AA (WM) (Full charge)

* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electric

Industries Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)

Notes

•The BATT indicator dims when the batteries become weak or exhausted. Replace them with new ones.

•The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.

•If the battery compartment lid comes off, attach it as shown.

To use external power (excluding FX177/ FX173/FX171 for U.S.A., Canada and Europe)

•For house current: Connect AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack. The polarity of the plug is as shown.

•Specifications for AC-E30HG varies for each area. Check your local voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing.

polarity of the plug

To use the belt clip

When Using Headphones/Earphones

Wear the “L” marked side to the left ear and the “R” marked side to the right ear.

This warranty is valid only in the United States.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Location of parts and controls

pSTOP

BATT

FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF)

VOLUME

TUNING

NORM/CrO2/METAL•ST/MONO

or NORM/CrO2/METAL•DX/LOCAL

FX375

Playing a tape

1 Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to TAPE

(RADIO OFF).

AM TAPE

(RADIO OFF)

2 Set NORM•CrO2/METAL to match the

tape type.

AVLS

To Press or Switch

Stop playback* p STOP Fast-forward )or0

or rewind the tape Cange sides DIR (FX375/FX373 only)

Play both sides once MODE to Å

Play both sides MODE to a repeatedly (FX375/FX373 only)

* When the tape direction is set to Å mode, the

depressed button 9 PLAY is released automatically at the end of the reverse side (Auto shut-off function) (FX375/FX373 only).

(FX375/FX373 only)

)

MODE

DIR 9 PLAY

MEGA BASS

DOLBY NR LOW

HIGH

To limit the maximum volume automatically

Set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept down to protect your ears, even if you turn the volume up. To cancel the AVLS function, set AVLS to NORM.

To emphasize sound

Set the MEGA BASS switch to ON to produce deep and poweful sound.

Turn the HIGH and LOW controls to get the desired tone (FX375/FX373/FX173 only).

FX177/FX171 FX375/FX373/FX173

To play a tape recorded with Dolby*NR system (FX375 only)

Set DOLBY NR to ON.

* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license

from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol a are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Notes

•When you set AVLS to LIMIT: – the MEGA BASS effect is reduced. – turn down the volume, if the bass-boosted sound

becomes distorted or unstable.

•Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running.

•To select the direction of the tape, set MODE to a for both sides repeatedly or Å for both sides once (from the front side to the reverse side only). If play begins from the reverse side, the tape stops at the end or that side (FX375/FX373 only).

Listening to the radio

1 Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to AM

or FM.

AM TAPE

(RADIO OFF)

2 Tune to the station you want.

TUNING

To turn off the radio

Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to TAPE (RADIO OFF).

To improve broadcast reception

For FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord or adjust ST/MONO or DX/LOCAL .

For AM, reorient the unit itself.

DX LOCAL

ST MONO

Specifications

• Frequency range

FM: 87.6-108 MHz (North, Central and South America)

87.5-108 MHz (Saudi Arabia)

AM: 530-1710 kHz (North, Central and South America)

526.5-1606.5 kHz (Saudi Arabia)

• Power requirements

3V DC batteries R6 (AA) x 2/External DC 3V power sources

• Dimensions

FX375/FX373/FX177/FX173: 88.5 x 118.6 x 38.2 mm

/2 x 4 3/4 x 1 9/16 inches) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and

(3 controls

FX171: 88.5 x 118.6 x 37.6 mm (3

(w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls

• Mass

FX375/FX373:

Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz) Approx. 250 g (8.9 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette

FX177:

Approx. 165 g (5.9 oz) Approx. 250 g (8.9 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette

FX173:

Approx. 165 g (5.9 oz) Approx. 245 g (8.7 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette

FX171:

Approx. 160 g (5.7 oz) Approx. 240 g (8.5 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette

• Supplied accessories

Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)/Belt clip (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

/2 x 4 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches)

Troubleshooting

The volume is not turned up.

•AVLS is set to LIMIT.

The sound is unstable or no audio.

•Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries properly.

•Replace all batteries if they are weak.

Poor tape playback quality.

•Clean the headphones/earphones plug.

•Dirty heads. Clean the unit with a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.

NORM

CrO2/METAL

3 Insert a cassette and press 9PLAY.

PLAY

HIGH

LOW

FX375/FX373

Note

If the broadcast becomes noisy when a cassette with a metallic shell or label is inserted, remove the cassette.