Radio Cassette Player
Operating InstructionsMode d’emploi (au dos)WM-FX455/FX453/FX451
©1997 by Sony Corporation | Printed in Malaysia |
WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. WALKMAN est une marque déposée de Sony Corporation.
For the customers in the U.S.A.OWNER'S RECORDThe 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.INFORMATIONThis 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. |
•Do not use headphones 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 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 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 SOURCESTo avoid battery leakage, fire, damage, explosion, etc., follow the descriptions below.
DANGER•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.
WARNING
•Use only the Sony•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
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 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.
Specifications
•Frequency rangeFor U area indication: FM:
112.5 x 87.3 x 35.2 mm (4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1 7/16 inches) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls
•MassApprox. 155g (5.5 oz)Approx. 235g (8.3 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette•Supplied accessoriesStereo headphones (1)/Belt clip (1)Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.Troubleshooting
The volume is not turned up.•AVLS is set to LIMIT.The sound is unstable or no audio.•Insert two size AA (R6) batteries properly. •Replace all batteries if they are weak.
The display shows incorrect information•The display may show incorrect information or the preset stations may not be recalled correctly when you use the unit for the first time, or when you have left the unit without batteries for a long time. In these cases, remove the batteries, and wait until the display disappears. Then insert batteries and turn the unit on again.
The preset stations and the current time will be canceled. Reset these functions again.
Poor tape playback quality.•Dirty heads. Clean them with a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
•Clean the headphones plug.Preparations
To Insert batteries
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| FX455/FX453 |
| (EIAJ*) |
| Sony alkaline | Sony |
| LR6 (SG) | R6P (SR) |
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| playback | 22 | 7 |
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| radio | 33 | 13 |
| FX451 |
| (EIAJ*) |
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| Sony alkaline | Sony |
| LR6 (SG) | R6P (SR) |
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playback | 24 | 7.5 |
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radio | 33 | 13 |
*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electric Industries Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)
Notes•Replace both batteries while the “E” indication appears in the display; otherwise all the memories will be canceled.
•The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.•If the battery compartment lid comes off, attach it as shown.To use external power•For house current: Connect
•Specifications for
| To use the belt clip | 2 |
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1
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.| – 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.
The instructions in this manual are for
Location of parts and controls
0 )pSTOP | DIR | |
MODE | ||
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| (PLAY | |
VOL | DOLBY NR | |
CrO2/METAL/NORM • FM MONO/ST | TUNING+/HOUR | |
or |
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CrO2/METAL/NORM • LOCAL/DX | ENTER | |
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2 | 1- (preset) | |
AVLS | ~5 | |
| BAND | |
FX455 | RADIO ON/OFF | |
MEGA BASS | ||
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Listening to the radio
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.RADIO ON/OFF2 Press BAND to select the band you want (FM1,FM2,FM3 or AM).Each time you press the button, the display changes.BANDFM 1
MHz
Hold down TUNING +/– in step 3. The frequency digits change quickly. When you release the button scanning begins and automatically stops when it receives a station.
To improve broadcast receptionFor FM, extend the headphones cord or adjust FM MONO/ST or LOCAL/DX.For AM, reorient the unit itself.FM
LOCAL DX FM MONO ST
AM
To preset radio stations
You can store radio stations into the unit’s memory. You can preset up to 20 radio stations, 5 for each band.
1 Tune to the station you want.2 Press hold5
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1 | 2 | 3 |
FM 1
MHz
Setting the clock
1 Press ENTER.The hour and minute digits flash.ENTERAM
2 Press HOUR and MINUTE until you set the time within 10 seconds of flashing.HOUR
+
TUNING MINUTE
ENTER
PM
Playing a tape
1 Select NORM or CrO2/METAL to match the tape type.CrO2/ NORM
METAL
2 Insert a cassette and press 9PLAY.PLAYTo | Press |
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| Stop playback | p |
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| )or 0(For the side facing | |
| or rewind the tape | forward) |
•To select the direction of the tape, set MODE to Å to play both sides of the tape once, or ato play both sides repeatedly.
•FX455/FX453 only: To emphasize deep bass sound, press MEGA BASS and “MEGA BASS” will appear during radio and tape operations. To cancel the MEGA BASS function, press MEGA BASS again.
•FX455 only: To listen to a tape recorded with the Dolby* NR system, press DOLBY NR and “a” will appear during tape operations. To cancel the DOLBY NR function, press DOLBY NR again.
*Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the
Notes
•When you set AVLS to LIMIT:–the MEGA BASS effect is reduced (FX455/FX453 only).–turn down the volume, if theFM 2
MHz
FM 3
MHz
AM
kHz
3 Press TUNING +/– to tune the station you want.HOUR
+
TUNING | MINUTE | AM |
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If the broadcast becomes noisy when a cassette with a metallic shell or label is inserted, remove the cassette.
Press BAND to select the band, and then press
To listen to the radio abroad
The frequency range differs depending on the area.If you listen to the radio in an area of different frequency range, change the area indication in the display.
1Turn on the radio and press ENTER for about 3 seconds to flash the display.2Press BAND for about 3 seconds while the display is flashing and then the “U” area indication flashes. While the “U” area indication is flashing, press BAND to change the area indication. Each press of the BAND changes the area indication (eg. “E”n“U”n“E”...) (“U”: U.S.A., Canada, and Central and South America, “E”: Europe and other countries).
3Choose either the “U” or “E” area indication and then press ENTER to set the area indication.
| Tip | To limit the maximum volume |
| The clock is on a | automatically |
| 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 cancel the AVLS function, set AVLS to NORM. |
Notes
•If you change the frequency range, all the preset stations in the memory will be canceled.
•For “E” area indication, the hour display is on a 24- hour cycle.