Sony WM-FX373 - Manual (Page 2)

Listening to the radio
1
Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to AM
or FM.
2
Tune to the station you want.
To turn off the radio
Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to TAPE (RADIO
OFF).
To improve broadcast reception
For FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord or
adjust ST/MONO or DX/LOCAL .
For AM, reorient the unit itself.
Playing a tape
1
Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to TAPE
(RADIO OFF).
2
Set NORM•CrO 2 /METAL to match the
tape type.
3
Insert a cassette and press 9PLAY.
Location of parts and controls
To limit the maximum volume
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.
To emphasize sound
Set the MEGA BASS switch to ON to produce deep
and poweful sound.
Turn the HIGH and LOW controls to get the desired
tone (FX375/FX373/FX173 only).
AM
FM
FX375
To Press or Switch
Stop playback* p STOP
Fast-forward )or0
or rewind the tape
Cange sides
DIR (FX375/FX373 only)
Play both sides once MODE to Å
(FX375/FX373 only)
Play both sides MODE to a
repeatedly (FX375/FX373 only)
* When the tape direction is set to Å mode, the
depressed button 9 PLAY is released automatically
at the end of the reverse side (Auto shut-off function)
(FX375/FX373 only).
FM
(RADIO OFF)
AM TAPE
NORM
CrO 2 /METAL
PLAY
FM
(RADIO OFF)
AM TAPE
TUNING
ST MONO DX LOCAL
Note
If the broadcast becomes noisy when a cassette with a
metallic shell or label is inserted, remove the cassette.
ON
ON HIGH
LOW
To play a tape recorded with Dolby*NR
system (FX375 only)
Set DOLBY NR to ON.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol a are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Notes
• When you set AVLS to LIMIT:
– the MEGA BASS effect is reduced.
– turn down the volume, if the bass-boosted sound
becomes distorted or unstable.
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is
running.
• To select the direction of the tape, set MODE to a
for both sides repeatedly or Å for both sides once
(from the front side to the reverse side only). If play
begins from the reverse side, the tape stops at the end
or that side (FX375/FX373 only).
9 PLAY
DOLBY NR
LOW
HIGH
pSTOP
0
FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF)
VOLUME
TUNING
NORM/CrO 2 /METAL•ST/MONO
or NORM/CrO 2 /METAL•DX/LOCAL
2
AVLS
MODE
DIR
MEGA BASS
BATT
)
Troubleshooting
The volume is not turned up.
•AVLS is set to LIMIT.
The sound is unstable or no audio.
•Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries properly.
•Replace all batteries if they are weak.
Poor tape playback quality.
•Clean the headphones/earphones plug.
•Dirty heads. Clean the unit with a cotton swab
slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
Specifications
• Frequency range
FM: 87.6-108 MHz (North, Central and South America)
87.5-108 MHz (Saudi Arabia)
AM: 530-1710 kHz (North, Central and South America)
526.5-1606.5 kHz (Saudi Arabia)
• Power requirements
3V DC batteries R6 (AA) x 2/External DC 3V power sources
• Dimensions
FX375/FX373/FX177/FX173: 88.5 x 118.6 x 38.2 mm
(3 1 /
2
x 4 3 /
4
x 1 9 /
16
inches) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and
controls
FX171: 88.5 x 118.6 x 37.6 mm (3 1 /
2
x 4 3 /
4
x 1 1 /
2
inches)
(w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls
• Mass
FX375/FX373:
Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz)
Approx. 250 g (8.9 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette
FX177:
Approx. 165 g (5.9 oz)
Approx. 250 g (8.9 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette
FX173:
Approx. 165 g (5.9 oz)
Approx. 245 g (8.7 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette
FX171:
Approx. 160 g (5.7 oz)
Approx. 240 g (8.5 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette
• Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)/Belt clip (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
FX375/FX373
FX177/FX171 FX375/FX373/FX173