Listening to the Radio

Improving Radio Reception

Improving FM reception

Extend the headphones cord or adjust the DX/LOCAL or

FM ST/MONO selector.

TUNING
VOLUME

NORM CrO2 /

METAL

DX LOCAL

Precautions

Notes on headphones

Concerning Road Safety

Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headsets 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 at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a

Using the Belt Clip

With the supplied belt clip, you can wear your Walkman on a belt for convenient use.

Removing the Belt Clip

Lift the tab slightly and push down with your finger to remove the belt clip from the Walkman.

FM/AM/

or

ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

TAPE(RADIO OFF)

NORM CrO2 /

METAL

FM ST MONO

Improving AM reception

Rotate the Walkman.

FX105

Caring for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

Taking Care of Your Walkman

•Do not expose the Walkman to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never leave the Walkman in a car parked in the sun.

•Prolonged use may contaminate the tape head. If sound drop-out or excessive noise occurs, clean the head and tape path with alcohol.

Cleaning the head and tape path

1 Set the FM/AM/TAPE selector to FM or AM.

2 Tune in the desired station.

(RADIO

TAPE AM FM

OFF)

 

TUNING

•Clean the headphones plug periodically for optimum sound. •Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to clean the case.

About the Battery Compartment Lid

If the battery compartment lid is detached by an accidental drop, excessive force, etc., attach it as illustrated in the numbered order.

2

1

If you have any question or problem concerning your Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Attaching the Belt Clip

Align the belt clip with the grooves on the back of the Walkman and slide the belt clip up until you hear a click, to firmly attach it to the Walkman.

Specifications

Radio Frequency

FM: 87.6 – 108 MHz (North America)

87.6– 107.9 MHz (Other countries) AM: 530 – 1,710 kHz (North America)

531 – 1,602 kHz (Other countries)

Power Requirements

3 V DC Batteries AA (R6) ⋅ 2 External DC 3 V power sources

Battery Life

(approximate hours when using the batteries specified below)

Battery

Playback

Radio

Sony Alkaline AM3 (N)

8 hours

30 hours

Sony SUM-3 (NS)

4 hours

15 hours

Dimensions

FX101/103: 93.9 ⋅ 118.5 ⋅ 35.9 mm (w/h/d) (33⁄4 ⋅ 43⁄4 ⋅ 17⁄16 in.) incl. projecting parts FX105: 93.9 ⋅ 118.5 ⋅ 34.8 mm (w/h/d) (33⁄4 ⋅ 43⁄4 ⋅ 13⁄8 in.) incl. projecting parts

Mass 205 g (7.3oz) incl. batteries

Supplied Accessories

•Stereo headphones (1)

•Belt clip (1)

Optional Accessories

•AC power adaptor AC-E30HG

To adjust the volume

Set the VOLUME control.

To turn off

Set the FM/AM TAPE selector

 

to TAPE.

Note

•If you have inserted a cassette with a metallic shell or label and radio reception interference occurs, remove the cassette.

Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol aare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.