3-253-259-11 (1)
Radio
Cassette Player
Sony Corporation © 2003 Printed in Malaysia
WM-FX495
Operating Instructions
Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-
free vegetable oil based ink.
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
For customers in the United States
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the front 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-FX495
Serial No.
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that the product needs adjustment or modification.
Thank you.
INFORMATION
This device complies 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.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669
or write to: Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
WM-FX495
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 USA
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
This device complies 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.
Preparations
A
To Insert Battery
1
Slide and open the battery compartment
lid, and insert one size AA (R6) dry battery
with correct polarity.
Replace the battery with new one when "
"
flashes in the display.
To attach the battery compartment
lid, if it is accidentally detached
Attach it as illustrated.
Playing a Tape
B
1
If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the
HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
the
G
mark on the main unit or the arrow
on the remote control to unlock the
controls.
2
Insert a cassette.
3
Press
Y
(play)•DIRECTION on the main
unit, or if using the remote control, press
Y
(play)•
x
(stop).
Adjust the volume with VOL.
When adjusting the volume on the Walkman
Set the VOL control on the remote control at maximum.
When adjusting the volume on the remote control
Set the VOL control on the Walkman slightly above the
appropriate level.
Note on the cassette holder
When opening the cassette holder, press the
x
button
and make sure the tape is stopped by checking through
the cassette window, then slide the OPEN switch.
If the cassette holder is opened before the tape is
stopped, the tape may loosen and be damaged.
Operation on the main unit
To
Press
Switch playback to
Y
•DIRECTION during
the other side
playback
Stop playback
x
•RADIO OFF
Operation on the remote control
To
Press
Switch playback to
Y
•
x
for 2 seconds or
the other side
more during playback
Stop playback
Y
•
x
once during
playback
Other tape operations
To
Press
Fast forward*
FF during stop
Rewind*
REW during stop
Play the same side from
REW during playback
the beginning (Auto
Play function)
Play the other side from
FF during playback
the beginning (Skip
Reverse function)
* If
Y
•
x
on the remote control is pressed during fast
forward or rewind, the Walkman switches to
playback.
To select playback mode
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MODE
in the display.
Then press SET to select the desired mode.
To play
Select
Both sides repeatedly
s
Both sides once from
d
the side facing the
cassette holder
Using Other Functions
To lock the controls
Set the HOLD switch to the direction of the
G
mark
on the main unit or the arrow on the remote control
to lock the controls.
To emphasize bass sound
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MB
(MEGA BASS) in the display. Then, press SET to
show “
z
”. With each press, the indications change
as follows:
z
: emphasizes bass sound (MEGA BASS)
No message: off (normal)
Notes
• If the sound is distorted with the mode “MB”, turn
down the volume of the main unit or select normal
mode.
• Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the
volume is turned up too high.
To protect your hearing—AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function
When you set the AVLS function to active, the
maximum volume is kept down to protect your
ears.
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AVLS in
the display. Then press SET to show “
z
”.
Note
The AVLS function will be cancelled when you replace
the battery.
Listening to the Radio
B
1
If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the
HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
the
G
mark on the main unit or the arrow
on the remote control to unlock the
controls.
Make sure that the tape has stopped
completely.
2
Press FM/AM or TV/WB (weather)
repeatedly to select the desired band and to
turn on the radio.
3
Press PRESET/ or – to tune in to
the desired station.
If the signal is strong, you can scan for
stations. Press MENU repeatedly to set the
cursor in the display to TUNE MODE and
press SET to display “MANUAL”. Then
hold down PRESET/ or – for a
few seconds.
To turn off the radio
Press
x
•RADIO OFF.
To improve broadcast reception
C
•
For FM/TV/WB:
Extend the remote control 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) for best reception.
•
For AM:
Reorient the unit itself.
Specifications
• Frequency range
TV: 2 - 13 ch
WB (Weather): 1 - 7 ch
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz
• Output
Headphones (
i
) jack Load impedance 8 - 300
Ω
• Power requirements
1.5V DC battery size AA (R6) x 1
• Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 81.1 x 111.2 x 29.3 mm (3
1
⁄
4
x 4
1
⁄
2
x1
3
⁄
16
in.), excl.
projecting parts and controls
• Mass
Approx. 137 g (4.9 oz) (main unit only)
• Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones or earphones with remote control (1)
Carrying case (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) “STAMINA” alkaline dry
battery (produced in Japan).
Note
• The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating
condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.
A
B
FWD
REV
OPEN
MENU
SET
Plug in firmly.
VOL*
FF•PRESET/
VOL
Y
•DIRECTION**
Y
•
x
(RADIO
ON/BAND•OFF)
HOLD
FF/
REW/PRESET –
C
MENU
SET
SONY WM-FX495
Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
TV/WB
FM/AM
x
•RADIO OFF
REW•PRESET/
TUNING –
HOLD
* There is a tactile dot beside VOL on the main unit to show
the direction to turn up the volume.
** The button has a tactile dot.
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).
HOLD
i
