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Radio Cassette Player

Operating Instructions

WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

WM-FX375/FX373/ FX177/FX173/FX171

©1997 by Sony Corporation

Printed in Malaysia

Listening for many hours at maximum volume may damage your hearing.For the customers in the U.S.A.OWNER'S RECORD

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

Model No.

Serial No.

INFORMATION

This 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.

SAFETY NOTES ON THE UNITWARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating a 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.

To prevent shock hazards, never open the unit while it is connected to the power source.

CAUTION

Do 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 volume or discontinue use.

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

SAFETY NOTES ON POWER SOURCES

To avoid battery leakage, fire, damage, explosion, etc., follow the descriptions below.

DANGER

Do not carry the 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.

WARNING

Excluding FX177/FX173/FX171 for U.S.A., Canada and Europe: Use only the recommended AC power adaptor (not supplied). Check also the local voltage to avoid a short circuit to the AC power adaptor.

Excluding FX177/FX173/FX171 for U.S.A., Canada and Europe: To disconnect the AC power adaptor, only use the plug and not the cable .

Do not charge a dry battery.

Check the ]and }on the batteries, and be sure to insert them like the illustration in this manual.

CAUTION

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

About This

Manual

The instructions in this manual are for WM- FX375, WM-FX373, WM-FX177, WM-FX173 and WM-FX171. Before you start reading, check your model number. WM-FX375 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “FX375 only”.

Precautions

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.

Do not wind the headphones/earphones cord around the unit. The buttons may be kept pressed, causing unnecessary battery usage.

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

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 inserting a cassette.

For cleaning the case, use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

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

Preparations

To insert batteries
DC IN 3VR6 (AA) X2

 

To use with a rechargeable battery (FX177 only)

Before using, charge the rechargeable battery with the supplied charger.

Charging time is about 4 hours. After 4 hours, remove the batteries.

Open the battery compartment lid and insert the rechargeable battery after charging.

Notes

The name plate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located on the bottom exterior of the charger.

The battery may become warm during charging.

Use only the rechargeable battery NC-AA (WM) with the supplied battery charger.

If the rechargeable battery is new or it has not been used for a long time, it may not be charged completely. (The playing time is shorter.)

The rechargeable batteries can be charged about 300 times.

•Be sure not to short-circuit the battery. When you carry it with you, never carry it with other metallic objects such as keys in your pocket.

Battery life (approximate hours)(EIAJ*)

 

PlaybackRadio

 

 

 

Sony Alkaline LR6 (SG)24 hous55 hous

 

 

 

Sony R6P (SR)7.5 hours18 hours

 

 

 

Rechargeable battery3.5 hours12 hours
NC-AA (WM) (Full charge)

 

 

*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electric Industries Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)

Notes

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

The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.

If the battery compartment lid comes off, attach it as shown.

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To use external power (excluding FX177/ FX173/FX171 for U.S.A., Canada and Europe)

•For house current: Connect AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack. The polarity of the plug is as shown.

Specifications for AC-E30HG varies for each area. Check your local voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing.

polarity of the plug
To use the belt clipWhen Using Headphones/Earphones

Wear the “L” marked side to the left ear and the “R” marked side to the right ear.

This warranty is valid only in the United States.
LIMITED WARRANTY