Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic
Owner’s Record
Using the supplied
Radio
Cassette Player
Operating instructions
WM-FS555/FS556
Sony Corporation © 2002 Printed in Malaysia
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“WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
SONYProduct registration
For the customers in the USAPlease 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.
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. _________________
Serial No. __________________
INFORMATIONThis 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.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Direct Response Center
or write to:
Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913
Declaration of Conformityheadphones
(For the customers who purchased WM-FS556)
Thanks to their secure fit over the ears, the supplied headphones minimize sound leakage and maintain high audio quality.
Wearing the headphones
The following procedures are for wearing on the left ear. E
1Hook the end of the hanger over the top of your ear.
2Turn the hanger along your ear until the headphone is secure.
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 dry soft cloth. A dirty plug may cause the sound quality to deteriorate.
•Clean the headphone part with a dry soft cloth.
•The earpads may deteriorate after
Playing a Tape
1 | Unfasten the buckle. |
2 | Open the cassette lid and place a cassette. |
B | Belt clip |
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MENUSETENTERTrade Name: | SONY |
Model No.: | |
Responsible Party: | Sony Electronics Inc. |
Address: | 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, |
| NJ 07649 USA |
Telephone No.: |
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 use the hand strap
Holding the Walkman in a hand A1Pass the strap through the handle of the Walkman.
2Pass one side of the strap through the ladder lock of the other side.
3Put your hand between the Walkman and the strap, then adjust the length of the strap and fix it. Slot the excess strap into the handle of the Walkman.
Placing the Walkman on a belt1Pass the strap through the handle described above in steps 1 and 2.
2Tighten the strap at the ladder lock, then slot the excess strap into the handle of the Walkman. B
3Put the belt clip on a belt.
To insert a battery C
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.
Battery life (approximate hours)(JEITA*)
| Tape | Radio |
| playback | reception |
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Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** | 32 | 50 |
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Sony R6P (SR) | 9 | 15 |
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* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)
**When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan).
Note•The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.
When to replace the battery D
Replace the battery with the new one when “
” flashes in the display.
1Release the catch to open the battery compartment lid.
2Pull the ribbon up slowly and replace the battery with new one.
3 | Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to |
| TAPE in the display. Then press SET to |
| select the tape type. F |
| No message: normal (TYPE I) |
| METAL: |
| (TYPE IV) |
4 | Press N. |
| Adjust the volume with VOLUME. |
| To increase the volume, turn VOLUME |
| counterclockwise. |
To | Press |
Stop playback* | x |
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Wind rapidly** | Mor m |
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*Playback will switch automatically to the opposite side when the tape reaches the end of the side.
**If you leave the Walkman after the tape has been wound or rewound, the battery will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to press x.
Note
•Do not open the lid of the cassette compartment while the tape is running.
To select the tape directionSwitch Yto select the desired direction.