Listening to the Radio
Radio Cassette-Player
Operating instructions
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Инструкция по эксплуатации(oбоpотнaя cтоpонa)WM-FX280
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“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
R6 (AA) x 2Preparations
To Insert Batteries ASlide open the battery compartment lid, and insert two R6 (size AA) dry batteries with correct polarity.
Replace the batteries with new ones when “ ” flashes in the display.Playing a Tape
1Insert a cassette. B2Press NPLAY.Adjust the volume with VOLUME.To | Press |
| Stop playback | xSTOP |
| Wind rapidly* | MFF or mREW |
*If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the battery will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to press xSTOP.
Note• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running.Presetting Radio
Stations
You can preset up to 35 stations and you can divide these stations into 5 groups, 7 stations in each group.
Notes• | If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the HOLD switch in |
| the opposite direction of the G mark to unlock the controls. |
• | If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations replace |
Each group automatically memorizes the last station you listened to. When you turn on the radio, the group number you listened to last time, and then the frequency digits and preset number if you listened to the preset station, are displayed.
Listening to a preset radio station1Press RADIO ON/OFF.2Press GP +/GP – to select the desired group.3Press PRESET NUMBER +/– to select the station that you want to listen to.Listening to a1Press RADIO ON/OFF.
2Press GP +/GP – to select the desired group.
3Press TUNING +/– to tune in to the desired station. If you hold down TUNING +/– for a few seconds, the Walkman starts scanning for stations and stops for 3 seconds each time a station is found. When the desired frequency digits appear, press TUNING +/– to stop the scan.
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•You can listen to
Press and hold GP +/GP – for one second or more to display the current group number.
To improve broadcast reception DExtend the headphones/earphones cord (antenna) or adjust ST•FM MONO.B C D
Group numberFWDREV| AVLS | ST•FM MONO |
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| VOLUME* | i |
| xSTOP | MEGA BASS |
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| MFF | ENTER |
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| NPLAY** | TUNING +/– |
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| mREW | PRESET GROUP GP+/GP– |
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| PRESET NUMBER +/– | RADIO ON/OFF |
| HOLD |
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*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.Specifications| Frequency range | FM: 65.0 - 74.0/87.5 - 108.0 MHz | Battery life* (approximate hours) |
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| Output | Headphones (i) jack |
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| Sony alkaline LR6(SG)** | Sony R6P(SR) | |||
| Load impedance 8 - 300 Ω |
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| Power requirements | Two R6 (size AA) batteries: 1.5 V ⋅ 2 | Tape playback | 25 | 7.5 | |
| Dimensions (w/h/d) | Approx. 88.9 ⋅ 115 ⋅ 37.9 mm, excl. |
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| Radio reception | 40 | 14 | |||
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| Approx. 143.6 g (main unit only) | * Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and | ||||
Supplied accessories | Stereo headphones or earphones (1) | ||||
| Carrying case with belt clip (1) | Information Technology Industries Association). (Using a Sony | |
| HF series cassette tape) | ||
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| Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. | ** When using Sony LR6(SG) alkaline dry batteries (produced in | |
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| • The battery life may be shorter depending on the | |
| operating condition, the surrounding temperature and | |
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the old ones when the presetting is completed. |
1Press RADIO ON/OFF.
The group number and then the frequency digits will be displayed. C2Press GP +/GP – to select the group for which you want to preset the stations.3Press and hold ENTER for more than 3 seconds. Preset number 1 will flash in the display and the Walkman starts scanning the stations from the lowest frequencies and stops for about 3 seconds when a station is received.
4If you wish to preset the received station, press ENTER while the preset number is flashing.
The received station is preset on preset number 1 and the unit starts scanning for the next receivable station.
5Repeat step 4 until all receivable stations are preset.To stop scanningPress RADIO ON/OFF. The radio is turned off at the same time.Presetting Stations Manually1Press RADIO ON/OFF.
The group number and then the frequency digits will be displayed. C
2Press GP +/GP – to select the group for which you want to preset the stations.
3Press ENTER.The frequency digits and a preset number flash in the display.4While the frequency digits and the preset number are flashing, tune in to a station you wish to preset using TUNING
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•If you cannot complete step 4 or 5 while the indicators are flashing, repeat from step 3.
To cancel the stored station1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.2 Press GP +/GP – to select the group for which you want to cancel the preset station.
3 Press ENTER.4 Press and hold TUNING
5 Select the preset number you want to cancel using PRESET NUMBER +/– and press ENTER.
Using Other Functions
Locking the controlsSet the HOLD switch in the direction of the G mark to lock the controls.The HOLD function only locks the radio operation buttons and MEGA BASS.Emphasizing bass soundPress MEGA BASS.“MEGA BASS” appears in the display.Notes
•If the sound is distorted when MEGA BASS is activated, turn down the volume of the main unit or press MEGA BASS again to turn off the MEGA BASS function.
•Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the volume is turned up too high.Protecting your hearing — AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System)Set AVLS to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept down to protect your ears.Precautions
On batteries•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.
•When you are not going to use your Walkman for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
On handling•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.
•We do not recommend the use of tape longer than 90 minutes. They are very thin and tend to be stretched easily. This may cause malfunction of the unit or sound deterioration.
•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 you start using it again.
On headphones/earphonesRoad safetyDo not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any 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.
Preventing hearing damageDo 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 the volume or discontinue use.
Caring for othersKeep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.
On maintenance•Clean the tape head and tape path using a cotton swab and commercially available cleaning solvent after every 10 hours of use.
•To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
•Clean the headphones/earphones plugs periodically.