Sony WM-FX288 User Manual

Radio cassette player, Preparations, Playing a tape

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3-247-458-71(1)

Radio
Cassette Player

Sony Corporation ©2002

WM-FX288/FX244

Operating Instructions

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

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).

A

AM

B

C

FWD

REV

FM

AA (R6) x 2

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.

Playing a Tape

1 Insert a cassette. B
2 Press NPLAY.

Adjust the volume with VOLUME.

To

Press

Stop playback

x

STOP

Wind rapidly*

M

FF or mREW

* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or

rewound, the battery will be consumed rapidly. Be
sure to press xSTOP.

Note
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is

running.

Listening to the Radio

1 If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the

HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
the arrow to unlock the controls.

2 Press FM or AM to select the desired band

and to turn on the radio.

3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in to the desired

station.
If you hold down TUNING +/– for a few
seconds, the Walkman starts scanning for
stations and stops for 3 seconds each time a
station is tuned. When the desired
frequency digits appear, press TUNING +/
– to stop.

To turn off the radio
Press OFF.

To improve broadcast reception C
For FM: Extend the headphones/earphones cord

(antenna) or adjust DX•LOCAL or ST•FM MONO.

For AM: Reorient the unit itself.

Presetting Radio Stations

You can preset up to 40 stations.
For Canada, the U.S.A. and Central/South America:
30 for FM and 10 for AM.
For other countries: 35 for FM and 5 for AM.

Presetting Automatically Scanned
Stations

1 Press FM or AM.
2 Press ENTER for more than 3 seconds.

Preset number 1 will flash in the display
and the Walkman starts scanning the
stations from the lower frequencies and
stops for about 3 seconds when a station is
received.

3 If you wish to preset the received station,

press ENTER while the preset number is
flashing.
The received station is preset on preset
number 1 and the unit starts scanning for
the next receivable station.

4 Repeat step 3 until all receivable stations are

preset.

To stop scanning
Press OFF. The radio is turned off at the same time.

Note
• If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations

replace the old ones when the above procedure is
completed.

Presetting Stations Manually

1 Press FM or AM.
2 Press ENTER.

The frequency digits and a preset number
flash in the display.

3 While the frequency digits and the preset

number are flashing, tune in to a station you
wish to store using TUNING +/–, and select
a preset number using PRESET +/–.

4 While the frequency digits and the preset

number are flashing, press ENTER.

Notes
• If you cannot complete step 3 or 4 while the

indications are flashing, repeat from step 2.

• If a station is already stored, the new station replaces

the old one.

To cancel the stored station
Follow the procedure above and in step 3, press and
hold TUNING +/– until “- - - -” is displayed and
select the preset number you want to cancel using
PRESET +/–. Press ENTER while “- - - -” is flashing.

Playing the preset radio stations

1 Press FM or AM.
2 Press PRESET +/– to select the stations that

you want to play.

Using Other Functions

Locking the controls

Set the HOLD switch in the direction of the G mark
to lock the controls.
The HOLD function only locks the radio operation
buttons and MEGA BASS.

Emphasizing bass sound

Press MEGA BASS.
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display.

Notes
• If the sound is distorted when MEGA BASS is

activated, turn down the volume of the main unit or
press MEGA BASS again to turn off the MEGA BASS
function.

• Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the volume

is turned up too high.

Protecting your hearing — AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter System)

Set AVLS to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept
down to protect your ears.

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.

• We do not recommend the use of tape longer than 90 minutes.

They are very thin and tend to be stretched easily. This may
cause malfunction of the unit or sound deterioration.

• 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 it 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 the 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

• Clean the tape head and tape path using a cotton swab and

commercially available cleaning solvent after every 10 hours of
use.

• 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.

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 (size AA)

×

2

• Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 91.4

Ч

115.5

Ч

37.8 mm (3

5

8

Ч

4

5

8

Ч

1

1

2

inches)

excl. projecting parts and controls

• Mass

Approx. 149 g (5.3 oz) (main unit only)

• Supplied accessories

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Battery life* (approximate hours)

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

Tape playback

25

7.5

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.

English

*

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

** The button has a tactile dot.

N

PLAY**

MEGA BASS

M

FF

m

REW

VOLUME*

TUNING +/–

i

AVLS

NORM•LIMIT

x

STOP

ENTER

FM

AM

OFF

HOLD

PRESET +/–

DX•LOCAL

or

ST•FM MONO

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