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Radio Cassette-Player

Operating instructions

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

is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the cassette holder. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. WM-FX197 Serial No.

INFORMATION

This device complied 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.

Preparations
To Insert batteries ANote

The BATT indicator dims when the batteries become weak or exhausted. Replace them with new ones.

Playing a tape

1Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to TAPE (RADIO OFF).

2Press n PLAY.

To

Press
Stop playbackx (stop)
Wind rapidly*M or m
*Be sure to press x (stop) after the tape has been wound or rewound.To limit the maximum volume automatically

WM-FX197

©2004 Sony Corporation

Printed in China

Set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept down to protect your ears, even if you turn the volume up.

To emphasize soundSet the OFF/MEGA BASS switch to MEGA BASS to produce deep and powerful sound.
FM MODE FM SENS

AB

FM

Note

• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running.
Listening to the radio

1Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to AM or FM.

2Turn TUNING to tune to the station you want.

i

AVLS NORM/ LIMITTUNING
FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF)BATT
R6 (AA) x 2
To turn off the radioSet FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to TAPE (RADIO OFF).To improve broadcast reception B

x

VOLUME*

m

nPLAY**

M

OFF/MEGA BASS

*There is a tactile dot beside VOLUME on the main unit to show the direction to turn up the volume.

**The button has a tactile dot.

C

AM

 

For FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord (antenna) or adjust FM MODE.

For AM, reorient the unit itself.