Sony WM-FX490 - Manual (Page 2)

Presetting Radio Stations
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You can preset up to 40 stations, 35 for FM and 5 for
AM.
Presetting Automatically Scanned
Stations
1 Press FM or AM to select the desired band.
2 Press and hold ENTER for more than 3
seconds.
Preset number 1 will flash on the display
and the Walkman starts scanning the
stations from the lower frequencies and
stops for about 5 seconds when a station is
received.
3 If you wish to preset the currently 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 x•RADIO OFF. The radio is turned off at the
same time.
Notes
• If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations
replace the old ones when the above procedure is
completed.
• If stations cannot be preset automatically, preset them
manually.
Presetting Stations Manually
1 Press FM or AM to select the desired band.
2 Press ENTER.
The frequency digits will flash on the
display.
3 While the frequency digits are flashing,
tune in to a station you wish to store using
PRESET/TUNING + or – and press
ENTER.
The preset number will flash on the
display.
4 While the preset number is flashing, select
the preset number you want using
PRESET/TUNING + or – and press
ENTER.
Notes
• If you cannot complete step 3 or 4 while the indicators
are flashing, repeat from step 2.
• If a station is already stored, the new station replaces
the old one.
Playing the preset radio stations
1 Press FM or AM to select the desired band.
2 Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor on
the display to TUNE MODE. Then press
SET to display “PRESET”.
3 Press PRESET/TUNING + or –.
To cancel a stored station
1 Follow the procedure above and in step 3, select
the preset number you want to cancel and then
press ENTER. The frequency digits will flash on
the display.
2 Press and hold PRESET/TUNING + or –. The
frequency digit starts running up or down. Keep
holding down the button until “- - - -” is displayed.
3 Press ENTER while “- - - -” is flashing. A preset
number will flash on the display.
4 Press ENTER to cancel the stored station.
Scanning the preset radio stations
— DAPS
(Digital Auto Preset Scanning)
1 Press FM or AM to select the desired band.
2 Press and hold FM or AM pressed in step 1
for 2 seconds or more.
The preset stations of the selected band will
be played for about 5 seconds each. (During
DAPS the indicators on the display flash.)
3 Press FM or AM again to select the station
while the desired preset station is being
played.
Notes
• If there are no stations stored, the DAPS function does
not work.
• Until a station is selected in step 3, the DAPS function
turned on in step 2 will continue.
• In step 2 or 3, if you select a band which you did not
select in step 1 by pressing FM or AM, the newly
selected band will be played normally.
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Enjoying Your Favorite Radio
Stations — DSB
(Direct Station Buttons)
You can preset up to 5 of your favorite stations on
the Direct Station Buttons (1 - 5) and play a station
of your choice just by pressing the corresponding
button.
1 Press FM or AM to select the desired band.
2 Tune in to the desired station.
3 Hold down one of the Direct Station
Buttons (1 - 5) to which you want to assign
the station for 2 seconds.
When the station has been preset
successfully, the beep sounds and the
indication “F1”, “F2”, “F3”, “F4” or “F5”
appears on the display.
To play a preset radio station (DSB)
You can listen to the station you want by pressing
the buttons (1 - 5) without selecting the band.
Make sure that the tape has stopped completely.
Note
If 5 stations are already stored on the Direct Station
Buttons, the newly preset station replaces the old one
when the above procedure is completed.
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 battery 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) or at low
temperatures (below 0°C). 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
inserting a cassette.
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
• 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.
Troubleshooting
The display shows incorrect information.
• The battery is weak. Replace the battery with new one.
The display and the operation are not normal.
• Remove the power sources for 15 seconds or more, and then
set them again.
* The button has a tactile dot.
ENTER
PRESET/TUNING+
1, 2, 3*, 4, 5 FM
AM
PRESET/TUNING–
i
SET
MENU
x •RADIO OFF
Specifications
• Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 531 - 1 602 kHz
• Output
Headphones (i) jack
Load impedance 8 - 300
Ω
• Power requirements
One R6 (size AA) battery: 1.5V DC × 1
• Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 81.1 Ч 111.2 Ч 29.3 mm, excl. projecting parts and
controls
• Mass
Approx. 137 g (main unit only)
• Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones or earphones (1)
Hand strap (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) alkaline dry battery (produced
in Japan).
Note
• The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating
condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.