| 3-861-492-25(1)   WARNING   Wh e n u sin g h e a d p h o n e s/e a rp h o n e s   Radio Cassette Player   • Use only the recommended AC power adaptor (not   supplied). Check also the local voltage to avoid a   short circuit to the AC power adaptor.   • To disconnect the AC power adaptor, only use the   plug and not the cable.   • Do not charge a dry battery.   • Check the ] and } on the batteries, and be sure to   insert them like the illustration in this manual.   Wear the “L” marked side to the left ear and the   “R” marked side to the right ear.   Pre p a ra t io n s   Tro u b le sh o o t in g   Th e vo lu m e is n o t t u rn e d u p .   Operating Instructions   Mode d’emploi (au dos)   To In se rt b a t t e rie s   To u se t h e ca rryin g ca se (FX269/FX267/   FX261 o n ly)   • AVLS is set to LIMIT.   } Th e so u n d is u n st a b le o r n o a u d io .   WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.   WALKMAN est une marque déposée de Sony Corporation.   } ] • Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries properly.   • Replace all batteries if they are weak.   ] WM-FX269/FX267/FX261/   FX261SP/PSY02   R6 (AA)X2   CAUTION   Th e d isp la y sh o w s in co rre ct in fo rm a t io n .   • When you are not going to use your Walkman for a   long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage   from battery leakage and corrosion.   DC IN 3V   • The display may show incorrect information or   the preset stations may not be recalled correctly   when you use the unit for the first time, or when   you have left the unit without batteries for a long   time. In these cases, turn the tape and radio off   and then press BAND for about 10 seconds, you   will hear a beep sound through the headphones/   earphones and the memories of all the preset   stations will be canceled. Reset these functions   again.   ©1998 by Sony Corporation   Printed in Malaysia   Ba t t e ry life (a p p ro xim a t e h o u rs) (EIAJ*)   Sony alkaline   LR6 ( SG )   Sony   R6P ( SR )   Ab o u t Th is Ma n u a l   playback   radio   24   33   7.5   13   To u se t h e b u m p e r g u a rd a n d ch a in   (PSY02 o n ly)   Vo o r d e kla n t e n in Ne d e rla n d (a lle e n d e   FX261SP)   The instructions in this manual are for WM-FX269,   WM-FX267, WM-FX261, WM-FX261SP, and WM-   PSY02. Before you start reading, check your model   number. WM-FX269 is the model used for   illustration purposes. Any differences in operation   are clearly indicated in the text, for example,   “FX269/ FX267 only”.   Bij dit product zijn batterijen geleverd.   Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet   weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.   Using headphones/ earphones   * Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic   lndustries Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF   series cassette tape)   Po o r t a p e p la yb a ck q u a lit y.   • Clean the headphones/ earphones plug.   • Dirty head. Clean the unit with a cotton swab   slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.   Listening for many hours at maximum volume may   damage your hearing   No t e s   • When the batteries become weak, the sound will be   unstable or cannot be heard. In such case, replace   both batteries.   • When replacing batteries, replace both batteries   within 30 minutes; otherwise all the memories will   be canceled.   Pre ca u t io n s   SAFETY NOTES ON THE UNIT   WARNING   • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the   unit to rain or moisture.   • 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.   No t e   Use of this chain may cause scratching of the unit in   normal use.   • Do not wind the headphones/ earphones cord   around the unit. The buttons may be kept pressed,   causing unnecessary battery usage.   • Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except   for long continuous playback.   • 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.   • (FX261SP only) Keep TV sets, watches, or personal   credit cards using magnetic coding away from the   speaker system to prevent possible damage caused   by the magnets in the speaker system.   • 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.   • The battery life may shorten depending on the   operation of the unit.   • For maximum performance we recommend that you   use alkaline batteries.   • If the battery compartment lid comes off, attach it as   shown.   Sp e cifica t io n s   FM: 65-74, 87.5-108 MHz (Eastern Europe)   87.5-108 MHz (Other countries)   AM: 530-1710kHz (North, Central, and South America)   531-1602 kHz (Other countries)   • Frequency range   • Pow er requirements   3V DC batteries R6 (AA) x 2/ External DC 3V power sources   • To prevent shock hazards, never open the unit while   it is connected to the power source.   2 • Speaker system (FX261SP only)   Full range, ø 57 mm   Nominal impedance: 8 ohms   Power handling capacity: 0.2 W + 0.2 W (rated)   0.4 W + 0.4 W (maximum)   CAUTION   • 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.   • Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow   you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to   the people around you.   1 • For cleaning the case, use a soft cloth slightly   moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use   alcohol, benzine or thinner.   • Dimensions   Approx. 115 x 90.5 x 34.4 mm (4 5⁄8 x 3 5⁄8 x 1 3⁄8 inches)   (w/ h/ d) incl. projecting parts and controls   Speaker system (FX261SP): Approx. 73 x 79 x 54 mm   (w/ h/ d)(2 7⁄8 x 3 1⁄8 x 2 1⁄4 inches)   To u se e xt e rn a l p o w e r   • For house current: Connect AC-E30HG AC power   adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack.   If you have any questions or problem concerning your   Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.   • Mass   Approx. 150 g (5.3 oz)   Approx. 230 g (8.2 oz) incl. batteries, and a cassette   Speaker system (FX261SP): Approx. 100 g (3.6 oz.)   (per speaker) not incl. speaker cord   SAFETY NOTES ON POWER SOURCES   To avoid battery leakage, fire, damage, explosion, etc.,   follow the descriptions below.   The polarity of the plug   • Supplied accessories   Stereo headphones or earphones (1)   Carrying case (1) (FX269/ FX267/ FX261 only)   Bumper guard (1) (PSY02 only)   Chain (1) (PSY02 only)   • Specifications for AC-E30HG vary for each area.   Check your local voltage and the shape of plug   before purchasing.   DANGER   • Do not carry the dry batteries with coins or other   metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive   and negative terminals of the batteries are   Speaker system (1) (FX261SP only)   accidentally contacted by a metallic object.   Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.   Lo ca t io n o f p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls   List e n in g t o t h e ra d io   List e n in g t h ro u g h t h e   sp e a ke rs (FX261SP o n ly)   To im p ro ve b ro a d ca st re ce p t io n   1 Press RADIO ON/ OFF.   0 )   pSTOP   For FM, extend the headphones/ earphones cord or   adjust DX/ LOCAL or ST/ FM MONO.   Connect the supplied speaker system to the 2 jack   as illustrated.   For AM, reorient the unit itself.   To adjust the volume, adjust the VOLUME control   on the Walkman.   RADIO ON/OFF   (PLAY   TUNING -/+   L R 2 Press BAND to select the band (FM1,   FM2, FM3 or AM).   MEGA BASS   FM   RADIO ON/OFF   VOLUME   Each time you press the button, the display   changes.   DC IN 3V   BAND   VOLUME   AVLS   BAND   2 AM   FM   FM   FM   1 MHz   FX261SP   To place the speakers aw ay   from each other   1-5(preset)   2 2 MHz   No t e   No t e   If the broadcast becomes noisy when a cassette with a   metallic shell or label is inserted, remove the cassette.   NORM/CrO2/METAL•DX/LOCAL   or   Be sure to set AVLS to NORM when using the speaker   system.   FX269   3 MHz   To p re se t ra d io st a t io n s   NORM/CrO2/METAL•ST/FM MONO   You can store radio stations into the unit’s   memory.   To ca rry t h e sp e a ke rs   Wind the speaker cord.   You can preset up to 20 radio stations, 5 for each   FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM band.   AM   Pla yin g a t a p e   kHz   To lim it t h e m a xim u m vo lu m e   a u t o m a t ica lly   1 Set NORM• CrO2/ METAL to match the   tape type.   1 Press RADIO ON/ OFF.   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.   3 Press TUNING –/ + to tune to the station   you want.   NORM CrO2/METAL   RADIO ON/OFF   TUNING   + – 2 3 Tune in the desired station by using the   BAND and TUNING – or +.   No t e (FX261SP o n ly)   While listening through the speaker system, set AVLS   to NORM.   Press a preset number (1-5) for 2 seconds,   the displayed frequency will flash with a   FM   1 2 Insert a cassette and press (PLAY.   MHz   To e m p h a size so u n d (FX269/FX267/PSY02   o n ly)   beep sound and the station is stored.   If a station is already stored, the new station   replaces the old one.   To emphasize deep bass sound, set the MEGA   BASS to ON.   To t u rn o ff t h e ra d io   PLAY   Press RADIO ON/ OFF.   5 To t u n e t h e st a t io n q u ickly   4 No t e s   Hold down TUNING –/ + in step 3. The frequency   digits change quickly. When you release the   button, the frequency digits change slowly. When   the desired frequency digits appear, press TUNING   –/ + again.   • When you set AVLS to LIMIT(FX269/ FX267/ PSY02   only):   - 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.   3 1 2 FM   1 To   Press   MHz   Stop playback   p Fast-forward   or rewind the tape   ) or 0   To p la y t h e p re se t ra d io st a t io n s   Press BAND to select the band, and then press 1-5   buttons to tune in a stored station.   |