Radio Cassette Player
Operating Instructions
WM-FX290W
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INFORMATION
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 Customer Information Service Center
Trade Name: | SONY |
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Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. | |
Address: | 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, |
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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 Insert Battery A
1Slide open the battery compartment lid, and insert one size AA (R6) dry battery with correct polarity.
Replace the battery with new one when " | " |
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Playing a Tape
1Insert a cassette. B
2Press N PLAY.
Adjust the volume with VOL.
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Stop playback | x STOP |
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Wind rapidly* | M FF or m REW |
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*If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the battery will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to press x STOP.
NoteProtecting Your Hearing—AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter
System)
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AVLS in the display. Then press SET to show “ ”.
The maximum volume is kept down to protect your ears.
Listening to the Radio
1If 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.
2Press FM/AM or WB (weather band) to turn on the radio.
To change the frequency band, press FM/ AM again.
3For manual tuning:1Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to TUNE MODE and press SET to choose “MANUAL”.
2Press PRESET/TUNING + or – repeatedly to tune in to the desired station.
Hold down PRESET/TUNING + or – for
a few seconds to scan for stations.
For preset tuning:1Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to TUNE MODE and press
SET to choose “PRESET”.
2Press PRESET/TUNING + or – repeatedly to recall the desired preset station.
To use preset tuning, preset the station first (see “Presetting Radio Stations”).
To turn off the radioPress RADIO OFF.
To improve broadcast reception C•For WB/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.
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| M FF | PRESET/TUNING +/ – |
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| N PLAY** | SET |
| m REW | RADIO OFF |
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| MENU | FM/AM |
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*There is a tactile dot beside VOL on the main unit to show the direction to turn up the volume.
**The button has a tactile dot.| Specifications |
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WB (Weather): 1 - 7 ch | FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz |
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| Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** | Sony R6P (SR) | |
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz |
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| Radio reception | 40 | 14 | ||
Headphones (i) jack |
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Load impedance 8 – 300 Ω |
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| • Power requirements |
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1.5V DC, battery size AA (R6) x 1 |
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Approx. 83.6 x 112.0 x 28.3 mm (3 3⁄8 ⋅ 4 1⁄2 ⋅ 1 1⁄8 | inches) | |||||
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excl. projecting parts and controls |
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Approx. 130 g (4.6 oz) (main unit only) |
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Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1) |
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Carrying case with belt clip(1) |
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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running.
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, SET, PRESET/TUNING + or – and
ENTER.
Emphasizing Bass Sound
Press MENU repeatedly to set “_” (the cursor) to MB (mega bass) in the display. Then, press SET to turn MB 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.