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Radio
Cassette-Player
Operating instructions
©2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China
WM-FX197
For customers in the USA
Product registration
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productregistration.
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important announcements. Registering your product will
also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that
the product needs adjustment or modification. Thank
you.
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Preparations
To Insert batteries
A
Note
• The BATT indicator dims when the batteries become weak or
exhausted. Replace them with new ones.
Playing a tape
1
Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to TAPE (RADIO
OFF).
2
Press
n
PLAY.
To
Press
Stop playback
x
(stop)
Wind rapidly*
M
or
m
* Be sure to press
x
(stop) after the tape has been wound or
rewound.
To limit the maximum volume
automatically
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 emphasize sound
Set the OFF/MEGA BASS switch to MEGA BASS to
produce deep and powerful sound.
Note
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running.
Listening to the radio
1
Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to AM or FM.
2
Turn TUNING to tune to the station you want.
To turn off the radio
Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to TAPE (RADIO OFF).
To improve broadcast reception
B
For FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord
(antenna) or adjust FM MODE.
For AM, reorient the unit itself.
A
C
B
n
PLAY**
M
m
FM/AM/TAPE
(RADIO OFF)
BATT
x
OFF/
MEGA BASS
VOLUME*
TUNING
FM MODE
FM SENS
i
AVLS NORM/
LIMIT
FM
AM
R6 (AA) x 2
* 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.
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the rear and the serial
number is located inside the cassette holder. Record
these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. WM-FX197
Serial No.
INFORMATION
This device complied with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
