Sony WM-FX481 User Manual

Radio cassette player, Wm-fx481, Precautions

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WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

3-228-752-52 (1)

Radio
Cassette Player

Sony Corporation © 2001

WM-FX481

Operating instructions

R6 (AA) X2

A

English

Precautions

On batteries

• 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.

• When you are not going to use your Walkman for a long time,

remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage
and corrosion.

On handling

• 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 use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long

continuous playback.

• The LCD display may become hard to see or slow down when

using the unit at high temperatures (above 40°C/104°F) or at
low temperatures (below 0°C/32°F). At room temperature, the
display will return to its normal operating condition.

• 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 you
start using again.

On headphones/earphones

Road safety

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

Preventing hearing damage

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.

Caring for others

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

On maintenance

• To clean the tape head and path, use the cleaning cassette

CHK-1W/C-1KW (not supplied) every 10 hours of use. Use
only the recommended cleaning cassette.

• To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in

water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

• Clean the headphones/earphones plugs periodically.

Troubleshooting

The display shows incorrect information.

• The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries with new ones.

The display and the operation are not normal.

• Remove the batteries for 30 seconds or more, and then insert

them again. If this does not solve the problem, remove the
batteries and leave the unit without batteries for 30 minutes or
more, and then insert them again. In this case, preset the
stations again, since the preset stations are erased from the
memory.

Specifications

• Frequency range

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central and South America)

531 - 1 602 kHz (Other countries)

• Power requirements

3V DC batteries R6 (AA) x 2

• Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 91.2

Ч

114.8

Ч

35.5 mm (3

5

8

Ч

4

5

8

Ч

1

7

16

inches)

excl. projecting parts and controls

• Mass

Approx. 150 g (5.3 oz) (main unit only)

• Supplied accessories

Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)
Carrying case with belt clip (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Battery life (approximate hours)
(JEITA*)

Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)**

Sony R6P (SR)

Tape playback

32

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 Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry batteries

(produced in Japan).

Note
• The battery life may be shorter depending on the

operating condition, the surrounding temperature
and battery type.

Preparations

To Insert Batteries

A

1 Slide open the battery compartment lid,

and insert two R6 (size AA) dry batteries
with correct polarity.

Replace the batteries with new ones when “

flashes in the display.


A

1

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