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Player

Operating Instructions

WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

WM-FX101/103/105

Sony Corporation © 1997 Printed in India

Featuring

AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System)

The AVLS selector allows you to limit the maximum volume of your Walkman personal stereo without degrading the sound quality.

Getting Started

Using with Batteries

Insert two AA (R6) batteries in correct polarity.

AA(R6) x 2

DC IN 3V

Notes

•When you are not going to use your Walkman for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

•When the sound becomes unstable or cannot be heard, replace the old batteries with new ones.

Using External Power Sources

You can connect the following external power sources through the DC IN 3 V jack located on the bottom. (When you plug a cord into the DC IN 3 V jack, the internal batteries are automatically bypassed.)

•House current using an AC-E30HG AC power adaptor

Notes

 

•Use only the recommended AC-E30HG

 

AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do

 

not use any other AC power adaptor.

 

•Specifications for AC-E30HG varies for

Polarity of the plug

each area. Check your local voltage and

the shape of plug before purchasing.

 

Playing Cassettes

DOLBY NRMEGA BASS2 VOLUMENORM CrO2/METALFM/AM/TAPE(RADIO OFF) pSTOP

0 )

9PLAYFX105Cassette holder1 Insert a cassette.
Operating the Cassette Player

To wind the tape

Press 0or ).

 

 

To adjust the volume

Set the VOLUME control.

 

 

To stop

Press pSTOP.

 

 

Notes on playing cassettes

•Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long continuous playback.

•If the tape is playing but no sound comes out, the batteries may be weak. Replace both batteries with new ones.

•If your Walkman has not been used for a long time, run the Walkman for a few minutes before inserting a cassette.

•Do not wind the headphones cord around the Walkman.

The buttons may be kept pressed, causing unnecessary battery usage.

Using MEGA BASS (FX103/105)

Set the MEGA BASS switch to ON to produce deep and powerful sound.

And set the HIGH and LOW control to adjust the tone level. (FX105)

FX103FX105

 

OFF

ON

 

ON

HIGH

MIN

MAX

•When the AVLS selector is set to either position 1 or 2 (around 95 dB, 85 dB respectively), the volume will be kept at a moderate level without the degradation of the sound quality, even if you attempt to turn the volume up higher.

•When the AVLS selector is set to either position 1 or 2, the playback sound may be distorted or unstable according to the music (especially bass boosted part). If this happens, turn down the volume.

•When the AVLS selector is turned off, you will be able to enjoy the full volume capability of your Walkman personal stereo.

OFF 1 2

AVLS

2 Set the FM/AM/TAPE selector to TAPE.3 Select NORM or CrO2/METAL mode to match the tape type.4 Press PLAY.

(RADIO

TAPE AM FM

OFF)

 

NORM CrO2 /

METAL

PLAY

OFF

 

LOW MIN

MAX

When using MEGA BASS

If the AVLS selector is set to 1 or 2, the MEGA BASS effect is reduced.

Using DOLBY NR (FX105)

Set the DOLBY NR switch to ON to play Dolby NR processed tapes.

DOLBY NR

OFF ON

FX105