Sony WM-FX482ST User Manual

3-228-752-12(1)

Radio Cassette Player

Operating instructions

For customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

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

WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

WM-FX482ST/FX481/FX281

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.

FWD

REV

TV/WB/FM

Preparations

To Insert Batteries A

1 Slide open the battery compartment lid, and

insert two size AA (R6) dry batteries with correct polarity.

Replace the batteries with new ones when " " flashes in the display.

Playing a Tape B

1 Insert a cassette and 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)

2 Press NPLAY.

Adjust the volume with VOLUME.

To Press

Stop playback xSTOP Wind rapidly* M or m

* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or

rewound, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to press xSTOP.

Note

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

FX482ST/FX481

VOLUME

xSTOP

AA (R6) x 2

NPLAY

DIR•Y (FX482ST/FX481 only)

MODE• s/d (FX482ST/FX481 only)

PRESET +/–

To select playback mode (FX482ST/FX481 only)

Switch MODE to select the desired mode.

To play Select

Both sides repeatedly s Both sides once from d

the side facing the cassette holder (FWD)

To select the tape direction (FX482ST/ FX481 only)

Switch bBDIR to select the desired direction.

Using Other Functions

Locking the controls

Set the HOLD switch in the direction of the G mark 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 MEGA BASS 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.

SET

ENTER TUNING +/–

AM TV

WB FM

RADIO OFF HOLD

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.

Listening to the Radio

1 If the HOLD function is turned on, set the

HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the G mark to unlock the controls. Make sure that the tape has stopped completely.

2 Press TV, WB (Weather), FM or 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 broadcast reception C

•For TV/WB (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.

•For AM: Reorient the unit itself.

Presetting Radio Stations

You can preset up to 40 stations (7 for TV, 4 for WB, 24 for FM and 5 for AM ).

Presetting Automatically Scanned Stations

1 Press TV, WB (Weather), FM or 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, WB (Weather), FM or 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, WB (Weather), FM or AM. 2 Press PRESET +/–.

Precautions

On batteries

• 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 your Walkman for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and 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 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 at 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 batteries are weak. Replace the batteries with new ones.

The display and the operation are not normal.

• Remove the batteries for 30 seconds or more, and then insert them again. If this does not solve the problem, remove the batteries and leave the unit without batteries for 30 minutes or more, and then insert them again. In this case, preset the stations again, since the preset stations are erased from the memory.

Specifications

• Frequency range

TV: 2 - 13 ch WB (Weather): 1 - 7 ch FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz

• Power requirements

3V DC batteries AA (R6) x 2

• Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 91.2 x 114.8 x 35.5 mm (3

excl. projecting parts and controls

• Mass

FX482ST/FX481: Approx. 150 g (5.3 oz) (main unit only) FX281: Approx. 145 g (5.2 oz) (main unit only)

• Supplied accessories

Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1) Carrying case with belt clip(1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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-FX481/FX281 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA

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Battery life (approximate hours) (JEITA*)

Tape playback 32 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 Sony LR6(SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry

batteries (produced in Japan).

Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** Sony R6P (SR)

Note

•The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.

This warranty is valid only in the United States.