Sony WM-FX483 manual

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WALKMAN ｬO Sony ､ｽ･qｪｺｪ`･Uｰﾓｼﾐ-WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

WM-FX487/FX485/FX483

Sony Corporation © 1998 Printed in Malaysia

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The instructions in this manual are for WM-FX487, WM-FX485 and WM-FX483. Before you start reading, check your model number. WM-FX487 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “FX487 only”.

A

a b 2

D

a

FX487

HOLD

VOL

b

FX487

FX485/FX483

c

FX487

OPEN

TAPESET

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MENU

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FX485/FX483

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VOL

TAPE

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MENU

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EnglishÓGetting Started

Preparing a Power Source

Dry Battery (see Fig. A-a)

Open the battery compartment lid, and insert two R6 (size AA) dry batteries with correct polarity.

When to replace the batteries

Replace the batteries when “n” flashes in the display.

The battery remainder mark has 3 steps to show the remaining battery power.

Display Condition

The battery power is full.

µ

The battery power is decreasing.

µ

The batteries are exhausted. Replace them with new ones.

Note

•The battery remainder mark may temporarily show a lower level during fast forwarding or rewinding or use in extremely low temperatures.

•When replacing batteries, replace both batteries within 30 seconds; otherwise all the memories including the preset radio stations will be canceled.

Battery life
(Approx. hours)	(EIAJ*)
Sony	Sony

To use the belt clip

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

To remove the belt clip (see Fig. B-a)

To attach the belt clip (see Fig. B-b)

Connecting theHeadphones/Earphones(see Fig. C)

1 Connect the headphones/ earphones to 2.

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

If the earphones do not fit to your ears or the sound is unbalalnced, turn round the earphones a little to fit to your ears firmly.

zOperating theWalkmanPlaying a Tape(see Fig. D-a)

1 Open the cassette holder and insert a cassette.

2 Make sure the HOLD function is turned off.

If it is on, slide the HOLD switch to turn it off.

To	Press (see
	Fig. D-b)
play the other side	Ï(play)
	during playback
stop playback	p
fast forward	FF
	during stop
rewind	REW
	during stop
play the same side	REW
from the beginning	during
(Rewind Auto	playback
Play function)
play the other side	FF
from the beginning	during
(Skip Reverse	playback
function)

To select playback mode (see Fig. D-c)

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MODE in the display. Then press SET to select the desired mode.

To play	Select
Both sides repeatedly	a
Both sides once	•
from the side facing
the cassette holder

To play a tape recorded with Dolby* NR system (FX487/ FX485 only) (see Fig. D-c)

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to aNR (Dolby noise reduction) in the display. Then press SET to show “ON”.

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

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

1

c

MODE aNR

MENU

MODE aNR MODE

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

Notes

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

3 Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to TAPE in the display.

Then press SET to select the tape type.

No message: normal (TYPE I)

METAL: CrO2 (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV)

4 Press Ï(play) to start playing then adjust the volume.

When adjusting the volume on

B

a b

C	FX487	FX485/FX483
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For maximum performance we recommend that you use alkaline batteries.

If the battery compartment lid comes off

Attach it as shown (see Fig. A-b).House Current (mains)(see Fig. A-c)

Connect the AC power adaptor AC-E30HG (not supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack and to the mains. Do not use any other AC power adaptor. Specifications for AC-E30HG varies for each area. Check your local voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing.

Polarity of the plug

the Walkman (FX487 only)

Set the VOL control on the remote control at maximum.

When adjusting the volume on the remote control (FX487 only)

Set the VOL control on the Walkman slightly above the appropriate level.

Note on the cassette holder

When opening the cassette holder, press the p(stop) button and make sure the tape is stopped by checking through the cassette window, then slide the OPEN switch.

If the cassette holder is opened before the tape is stopped, the tape may loosen and be damaged.

(turn over)