Sony WM-FX495 manual

3-253-259-11(1)

Radio

Cassette Player

Operating Instructions

Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink.

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

is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

SONY WM-FX495Tested to ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

For customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the front 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-FX495 Serial No.

Product registration

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Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products, services, and other important announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.

INFORMATION

Other tape operations

To	Press
Fast forward*	FF during stop

Rewind*	REW during stop

Play the same side from	REW during playback
the beginning (Auto
Play function)

Play the other side from	FF during playback
the beginning (Skip
Reverse function)

*If Y•x on the remote control is pressed during fast forward or rewind, the Walkman switches to playback.

To select playback mode

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MODE in the display.

Then press SET to select the desired mode.

To play

Select

WM-FX495

Y•x (RADIOFWDON/BAND•OFF)VOLREVHOLDFF/PRESET +OPENREW/PRESET –

HOLD

Plug in firmly.

Y•DIRECTION**VOL*SET MENUx•RADIO OFFFF•PRESET/

	REW•PRESET/	TUNING+
	TUNING –	TUNING+
	TUNING –
	HOLD	TV/WB
	HOLD
		FM/AM

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

**The button has a tactile dot.

SETMENU

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.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669

or write to: Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:	SONY
Model No.:	WM-FX495
Responsible Party:	Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:	680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ
	07649 USA
Telephone No.:	201-930-6972

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.

Preparations A

To Insert Battery

1Slide and open the battery compartment lid, and insert one size AA (R6) dry battery with correct polarity.

Replace the battery with new one when "	"
flashes in the display.

To attach the battery compartment lid, if it is accidentally detached

Attach it as illustrated.

Playing a Tape B

1If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the G mark on the main unit or the arrow on the remote control to unlock the controls.

2Insert a cassette.

3Press Y (play)•DIRECTION on the main unit, or if using the remote control, press Y (play)•x (stop).

Adjust the volume with VOL.

When adjusting the volume on the Walkman

Set the VOL control on the remote control at maximum.

When adjusting the volume on the remote control

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

Note on the cassette holder

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

Both sides repeatedly	s
Both sides once from	d
the side facing the
cassette holder

Using Other Functions

To lock the controls

Set the HOLD switch to the direction of the G mark on the main unit or the arrow on the remote control to lock the controls.

To emphasize bass sound

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MB (MEGA BASS) in the display. Then, press SET to show “z”. With each press, the indications change as follows:

z: emphasizes bass sound (MEGA BASS) No message: off (normal)

Notes

•If the sound is distorted with the mode “MB”, turn down the volume of the main unit or select normal mode.

•Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the volume is turned up too high.

To protect your hearing—AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function

When you set the AVLS function to active, the maximum volume is kept down to protect your ears.

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AVLS in the display. Then press SET to show “z”.

Note

The AVLS function will be cancelled when you replace the battery.

Listening to the Radio B

1If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the G mark on the main unit or the arrow on the remote control to unlock the controls.

Make sure that the tape has stopped completely.

2Press FM/AM or TV/WB (weather) repeatedly to select the desired band and to turn on the radio.

3Press PRESET/TUNING + or – to tune in to the desired station.

If the signal is strong, you can scan for stations. Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to TUNE MODE and press SET to display “MANUAL”. Then hold down PRESET/TUNING + or – for a few seconds.

Specifications

• Frequency range
TV: 2 - 13 ch	WB (Weather): 1 - 7 ch
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz	AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz

•Output

Headphones (i) jack Load impedance 8 - 300 Ω

•Power requirements

1.5V DC battery size AA (R6) x 1

•Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 81.1 x 111.2 x 29.3 mm (31⁄4 x 41⁄2 x13⁄16 in.), excl. projecting parts and controls

•Mass

Approx. 137 g (4.9 oz) (main unit only)

•Supplied accessories

Stereo headphones or earphones with remote control (1) Carrying case (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Battery life* (approximate hours)

	Sony alkaline	Sony R6P
	LR6 (SG)**	(SR)

Tape playback	35	9

Radio reception	40	14

* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)

**When using a Sony LR6(SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan).

Note

•The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.

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

Operation on the main unit

To	Press
Switch playback to	Y•DIRECTION during
the other side	playback

Stop playback	x•RADIO OFF

Operation on the remote control

To	Press

Switch playback to	Y•x for 2 seconds or
the other side	more during playback
Stop playback	Y•x once during
	playback

To turn off the radio

Press x•RADIO OFF.

To improve broadcast reception C

•For FM/TV/WB: Extend the remote control cord (antenna). If the reception is still not good, press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to FM MODE. Then press SET to switch between “LOCAL” and none (DX) for best reception.

•For AM: Reorient the unit itself.