Radio Cassette Player
Operating InstructionsWALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.WM-FS473
©1998 by Sony Corporation | Printed in China |
OWNER'S RECORD
The model number is located at the front and the serial number is located inside the cassette holder. Record the model number and the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model 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
•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.
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 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
•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.
Specifications
•Frequency range
FM:•Power requirements
3V DC batteries AA (R6) x 2•Dimensions
104.2 x 127.3 x 51.8 mm (4 1⁄8 x 5 1⁄8 x 2 1⁄8 inches) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls
•Mass
Approx. 260g (9.2 oz)Approx. 340g (12 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette•Supplied accessory
Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.Precautions
•Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit, or it may cause a malfunction.
•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.
•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 inserting a cassette.
•Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long continuous playback.
•For cleaning the case, use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
On water resistance
•Before opening or closing the cassette holder, be sure to wipe off water, dust or sand on the exterior of the Walkman. (The Walkman is not
•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 holder 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 holder, 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 holder 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.
If you have any questions or problem concerning your Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Preparations
To Insert batteries
AA(R6)X2
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| 2 |
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| 1 |
Battery life (approximate hours) | (EIAJ*) | ||
| Sony alkaline | Sony |
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| LR6 ( SG ) | R6P ( SR ) |
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| playback | 12 | 3.5 |
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| radio | 38 | 14 |
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*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic 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.
•Replace both batteries while the E indication comes on the display, or all the memories will be canceled.
•When replacing batteries, replace both batteries within 30 seconds; otherwise all the memories will be canceled.
•The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.•For maximum performance we recommend that you use alkaline batteries.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.
Troubleshooting
The volume cannot be turned up.
•If “
” appears for AVLS display, press SET so that “
”disappears.The sound is unstable or no audio.
•Insert two size AA (R6) batteries properly. •Replace all batteries if they are weak.
The display shows incorrect information.
•The display may show incorrect information or the preset stations may not be recalled correctly when you use the unit for the first time, or when you have left the unit without batteries for a long time. In these cases, remove the batteries, and wait until the display disappears. Then insert batteries and turn the unit on again. The preset stations will be canceled. Reset these functions again.
Poor tape playback quality.
•Clean the headphones/earphones plug. •Dirty head. Clean the head and tape path with
a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.The cassette holder cannot be opened.
•Open the buckle and then the rubber cap. Then you can open the cassette holder. Once the cassette holder is open, remember to close the rubber cap to prevent intrusion of water.
