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Radio

Cassette Player

Operating Instructions

WM-FS233

© 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China

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Arm belt clip

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

is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

Product registrationFor 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.

Arm belt
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-FS233

Serial No. __________________

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 Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

SONY

Model No.:

WM-FS233

Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego,

 

CA 92127 USA

Telephone No.:

858-942-2230

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.

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.

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.

Preparations
To use the arm belt A

1Pass the belt through another side of arm belt clip.

2Slide the arm belt clip into the slot at the rear of the Walkman to lock it.

3Wear the arm belt on your arm, then tighten and tape it to fit your arm.

To vary the length of the arm belt to fit your arm B

Move the velcro fastener to the proper position.

To remove the arm belt from the Walkman

While pulling “LIFT RELEASE” of the arm belt clip, slide to remove it.

B

C

Belt clip

D

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.

To use the belt clip C

1Slide the belt clip into the slot at the rear of the Walkman to lock it.

2Use the belt clip to attach the Walkman to your belt.

To remove the belt clip from the Walkman

While pulling “LIFT RELEASE” of the belt clip, slide to remove it.

To insert a battery D

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.

When to replace the battery D

Replace the battery with the new one when “ ” flashes on 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.

E

On headphones/earphonesRoad 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.

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.

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