Sony Walkman WM FX290 User Manual

3-261-583-22(1)  
English  
Presetting Stations Manually  
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to  
represent Headphone Stereo products.  
Preparations  
To Insert Battery A  
Precautions  
On batteries  
1 Press FM or AM to select the desired band  
Radio  
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
and to turn on the radio.  
• 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.  
Cassette Player  
“WALKMAN” est une marque déposée par Sony Corporation pour  
représenter les produits stéréo dotés d’écouteurs.  
2 Press ENTER.  
1 Slide open the battery compartment lid,  
and insert one R6 (size AA) dry battery with  
correct polarity.  
The frequency digits will flash in the  
display.  
est une marque de Sony Corporation.  
Operating Instructions  
3 While the frequency digits are flashing, tune  
in to a station you wish to store using  
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).  
Replace the battery with new one when "  
flashes in the display.  
"
Mode d’emploi (au verso)  
Gebruiksaanwijzing (achterzijde)  
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.  
PRESET/TUNING + or – and press ENTER.  
The preset number will flash in the display.  
La marque CE est valable uniquement dans les pays où  
elle a force de loi, c’est-à-dire principalement dans les  
pays de l’EEE (Espace Economique Européen).  
Playing a Tape  
4 While the preset number is flashing, select  
the preset number you want using  
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.  
1 Insert a cassette. B  
2 Press N PLAY.  
PRESET/TUNING + or – and press ENTER.  
De geldigheid van het CE-keurmerk is beperkt tot de  
landenwaarditkeurmerkwettelijkmoetwordennageleefd,  
hoofdzakelijk in EER (Europese Economische Ruimte).  
Notes  
Adjust the volume with VOL.  
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.  
To  
Press  
Stop playback  
Wind rapidly*  
x STOP  
On headphones/earphones  
Road safety  
M FF or m REW  
WM-FX290  
Playing the Preset Radio Stations  
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.  
©2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China  
* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or  
rewound, the battery will be consumed rapidly. Be  
sure to press x STOP.  
1 Press FM or AM to select the desired band  
and to turn on the radio.  
2 Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in  
the display to TUNE MODE. Then press  
SET to display “PRESET”.  
You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in  
potentially hazardous situations.  
Note  
Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is  
running.  
Preventing hearing damage  
A
B
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.  
3 Press PRESET/TUNING + or –.  
To cancel a stored station  
Listening to the Radio  
1Follow the procedure above and in step 3, select  
the preset number you want to cancel and then  
press ENTER. The frequency digits will flash in the  
display.  
2Press and hold PRESET/TUNING + or –. The  
frequency digit starts running up or down. Keep  
holding down the button until “- - - -” is displayed.  
3Press ENTER while “- - - -” is flashing. A preset  
number will flash in the display.  
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.  
AA (R6) x 1  
1 If the HOLD function is turned on, set the  
HOLD switch in the opposite direction of  
the G mark to unlock the controls. Make  
sure that the tape has stopped completely.  
On maintenance  
FM  
AM  
C
• Clean the tape head and tape path using a cotton swab and  
commercially available cleaning solvent after every 10 hours of  
use.  
2 Press FM or AM to select the desired band  
• 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.  
and to turn on the radio.  
4Press ENTER to cancel the stored station.  
3 For manual tuning:  
1 Press MENU repeatedly to set “_” (the  
cursor) in the display to TUNE MODE  
and press SET to choose “MANUAL”.  
2 Press PRESET/TUNING + or –  
repeatedly to tune in to the desired  
station.  
Hold down PRESET/TUNING + or – for  
a few seconds to scan for stations.  
For preset tuning:  
1 Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor  
in the display to TUNE MODE and press  
SET to choose “PRESET”.  
2 Press PRESET/TUNING + or –  
repeatedly to recall the desired preset  
station.  
Scanning the Preset Radio Stations  
— DAPS (Digital Auto Preset Scanning)  
1 Press FM or AM to select the desired band  
and to turn on the radio.  
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 in the display flash.)  
i
HOLD  
VOL*  
3 Press FM or AM again to select the station  
while the desired preset station is being  
played.  
x STOP  
ENTER  
Notes  
M FF  
To use preset tuning, preset the station  
first (see “Presetting Radio Stations”).  
PRESET/TUNING +/–  
SET  
If there are no stations stored, the DAPS function does  
not work.  
N PLAY**  
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.  
RADIO OFF  
m REW  
To turn off the radio  
Press RADIO OFF.  
FM  
MENU  
To improve broadcast reception C  
AM  
For FM: Extend the headphones/earphones cord  
(antenna). If the reception is still not good, press  
MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to  
FM MODE. Then press SET to switch between  
“LOCAL” and none (DX), or “MONO” and none  
(stereo) for best reception.  
*
There is a tactile dot beside VOL on the main unit to show the direction to turn up the  
volume.  
Using Other Functions  
Locking the Controls  
Set the HOLD switch in the direction of the G mark  
to lock the controls.  
** The button has a tactile dot.  
For AM: Reorient the unit itself.  
Specifications  
• Frequency range  
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz  
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central and South America)  
531 - 1 602 kHz (Other countries)  
• Output  
Headphone (i) jack  
Load impedance 8 – 300  
• Power requirements  
The HOLD function only locks the radio operation  
buttons, MENU, SET, PRESET/TUNING + or – and  
ENTER.  
Battery life* (approximate hours)  
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** Sony R6P (SR)  
Presetting Radio Stations  
You can preset up to 40 stations.  
For Canada and Central/South America: 30 for FM  
and 10 for AM.  
For other countries: 35 for FM and 5 for AM.  
Tape playback 35  
Radio reception 40  
9
Emphasizing Bass Sound  
14  
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MB  
(mega bass) in the display. Then, press SET to turn  
MB on. With each press, the indications change as  
follows.  
MB (mega bass) : emphasizes bass sound  
No message: off (normal)  
* 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).  
1.5V DC, battery R6 (size AA) x 1  
Presetting Automatically Scanned  
Stations  
• Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Approx. 83.6 x 112.0 x 28.3 mm (3 38 × 4 12 × 1 18 inches)  
excl. projecting parts and controls  
Note  
• Mass  
1 Press FM or AM to select the desired band  
The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating  
condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.  
Approx. 130 g (4.6 oz) (main unit only)  
• Supplied accessories  
Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)  
Carrying case with belt clip or Carrying pouch (1)  
Notes  
and to turn on the radio.  
If the sound is distorted with the mode “MB”, turn  
down the volume or select normal mode.  
Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the volume  
is turned up too high.  
2 Press and hold ENTER for more than 3  
seconds.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
Preset number 1 will flash in the display  
and the Walkman starts scanning the  
stations from the lower frequencies and  
stops for about 5 seconds when a station is  
received.  
Protecting Your Hearing—AVLS  
(Automatic Volume Limiter System)  
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AVLS in  
the display. Then press SET to show “ ”.  
The maximum volume is kept down to protect your  
ears.  
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 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.  

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