Sony Cassette Player WM FX280 User Manual

2-188-285-12(1)  
Listening to the Radio  
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to  
represent Headphone Stereo products.  
Each group automatically memorizes the last station you  
listened to. When you turn on the radio, the group number  
you listened to last time, and then the frequency digits and  
preset number if you listened to the preset station, are  
displayed.  
English  
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
Radio  
Cassette-Player  
Preparations  
To Insert Batteries A  
Listening to a preset radio station  
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.  
2 Press GP +/GP – to select the desired group.  
3 Press PRESET NUMBER +/– to select the station  
that you want to listen to.  
Slide open the battery compartment lid, and insert two R6  
(size AA) dry batteries with correct polarity.  
Operating instructions  
Használati útmutató (hátoldal)  
Инструкция по эксплуатации  
(oбоpотнaя cтоpонa)  
Replace the batteries with new ones when “ ” flashes in  
the display.  
Listening to a non-preset radio  
station  
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.  
Playing a Tape  
1 Insert a cassette. B  
2 Press NPLAY.  
2 Press GP +/GP – to select the desired group.  
Adjust the volume with VOLUME.  
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 found. When the  
desired frequency digits appear, press TUNING +/–  
to stop the scan.  
To  
Press  
xSTOP  
MFF or mREW  
Stop playback  
Wind rapidly*  
WM-FX280  
* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or  
rewound, the battery will be consumed rapidly. Be sure  
to press xSTOP.  
©2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China  
Note  
• You can listen to non-preset radio stations in each group by  
following steps 2 and 3 above.  
Note  
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running.  
To turn off the radio  
Press RADIO ON/OFF.  
A
Presetting Radio  
Stations  
To display a group number  
Press and hold GP +/GP – for one second or more to display  
the current group number.  
You can preset up to 35 stations and you can divide these  
stations into 5 groups, 7 stations in each group.  
To improve broadcast reception D  
Extend the headphones/earphones cord (antenna) or adjust  
ST•FM MONO.  
Notes  
R6 (AA) x 2  
• If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the HOLD switch in  
the opposite direction of the G mark to unlock the controls.  
• If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations replace  
the old ones when the presetting is completed.  
Using Other Functions  
C
D
B
Group number  
Locking the controls  
Presetting Automatically Scanned  
Stations  
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.  
The group number and then the frequency digits will  
be displayed. C  
FWD  
REV  
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.  
2 Press GP +/GP – to select the group for which you  
want to preset the stations.  
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display.  
3 Press and hold ENTER for more than 3 seconds.  
Preset number 1 will flash in the display and the  
Walkman starts scanning the stations from the lowest  
frequencies and stops for about 3 seconds when a  
station is received.  
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.  
ST•FM MONO  
MEGA BASS  
AVLS  
NORM•LIMIT  
4 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.  
VOLUME*  
i
Protecting your hearing — AVLS  
xSTOP  
(Automatic Volume Limiter System)  
Set AVLS to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept down to  
protect your ears.  
MFF  
ENTER  
5 Repeat step 4 until all receivable stations are preset.  
NPLAY**  
TUNING +/–  
To stop scanning  
Precautions  
Press RADIO ON/OFF. The radio is turned off at the same  
time.  
mREW  
PRESET GROUP GP+/GP–  
RADIO ON/OFF  
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.  
PRESET NUMBER +/–  
HOLD  
Presetting Stations Manually  
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.  
The group number and then the frequency digits will  
be displayed. C  
*
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.  
2 Press GP +/GP – to select the group for which you  
On handling  
want to preset the stations.  
• 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.  
3 Press ENTER.  
The frequency digits and a preset number flash in the  
display.  
Specifications  
Frequency range  
Output  
FM: 65.0 - 74.0/87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
Headphones (i) jack  
Load impedance 8 - 300  
Battery life* (approximate hours)  
Sony alkaline LR6(SG)** Sony R6P(SR)  
• 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.  
4 While the frequency digits and the preset number are  
flashing, tune in to a station you wish to preset using  
TUNING +/–, and select a preset number using  
PRESET NUMBER +/–.  
Power requirements Two R6 (size AA) batteries: 1.5 V × 2  
Tape playback  
25  
40  
7.5  
14  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Approx. 88.9 × 115 × 37.9 mm, excl.  
projecting parts and controls  
Radio reception  
Mass  
Approx. 143.6 g (main unit only)  
*
Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and  
Information Technology Industries Association). (Using a Sony  
Supplied accessories Stereo headphones or earphones (1)  
Carrying case with belt clip (1)  
HF series cassette tape)  
** When using Sony LR6(SG) alkaline dry batteries (produced in  
Japan)  
5 While the frequency digits and the preset number are  
flashing, press ENTER.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Note  
Note  
On headphones/earphones  
• If you cannot complete step 4 or 5 while the indicators are  
flashing, repeat from step 3.  
• The battery life may be shorter depending on the  
operating condition, the surrounding temperature and  
battery type.  
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.  
To cancel the stored station  
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.  
2 Press GP +/GP – to select the group for which you want  
to cancel the preset station.  
You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in  
potentially hazardous situations.  
3 Press ENTER.  
4 Press and hold TUNING +/–. The frequency digit starts  
running up or down. Keep holding down the button until  
“- - - -” is displayed.  
5 Select the preset number you want to cancel using  
PRESET NUMBER +/– and press ENTER.  
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.  
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