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Radio
Cassette-Player
Operating instructions
Használati útmutató
(hátoldal)
Инструкция по эксплуатации
(oбоpотнaя cтоpонa)
©2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China
WM-FX280
A
B
FWD
REV
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.
N
PLAY**
MEGA BASS
M
FF
m
REW
VOLUME*
/–
i
AVLS
NORM•LIMIT
x
STOP
ENTER
HOLD
PRESET /–
PRESET GROUP GP+/GP–
RADIO ON/OFF
ST•FM MONO
English
Preparations
To Insert Batteries
A
Slide open the battery compartment lid, and insert two R6
(size AA) dry batteries with correct polarity.
Replace the batteries with new ones when “
” flashes in
the display.
Playing a Tape
1
Insert a cassette.
B
2
Press
N
PLAY.
Adjust the volume with VOLUME.
To
Press
Stop playback
x
STOP
Wind rapidly*
M
FF or
m
REW
* 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.
Note
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running.
Presetting Radio
Stations
You can preset up to 35 stations and you can divide these
stations into 5 groups, 7 stations in each group.
Notes
• 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.
Presetting Automatically Scanned
Stations
1
Press RADIO ON/OFF.
The group number and then the frequency digits will
be displayed.
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2
Press GP +/GP – to select the group for which you
want to preset the stations.
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.
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.
5
Repeat step 4 until all receivable stations are preset.
To stop scanning
Press RADIO ON/OFF. The radio is turned off at the same
time.
Presetting Stations Manually
1
Press RADIO ON/OFF.
The group number and then the frequency digits will
be displayed.
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2
Press GP +/GP – to select the group for which you
want to preset the stations.
3
Press ENTER.
The frequency digits and a preset number flash in the
display.
4
While the frequency digits and the preset number are
flashing, tune in to a station you wish to preset using
/–, and select a preset number using
PRESET /–.
5
While the frequency digits and the preset number are
flashing, press ENTER.
Note
• If you cannot complete step 4 or 5 while the indicators are
flashing, repeat from step 3.
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.
3
Press ENTER.
4
Press and hold /–. 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 /– and press ENTER.
Listening to the Radio
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.
Listening to a preset radio station
1
Press RADIO ON/OFF.
2
Press GP +/GP – to select the desired group.
3
Press PRESET /– to select the station
that you want to listen to.
Listening to a non-preset radio
station
1
Press RADIO ON/OFF.
2
Press GP +/GP – to select the desired group.
3
Press /– to tune in to the desired station.
If you hold down /– 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 /–
to stop the scan.
Note
• You can listen to non-preset radio stations in each group by
following steps 2 and 3 above.
To turn off the radio
Press RADIO ON/OFF.
To display a group number
Press and hold GP +/GP – for one second or more to display
the current group number.
To improve broadcast reception
D
Extend the headphones/earphones cord (antenna) or adjust
ST•FM MONO.
Using Other Functions
Locking the controls
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.
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display.
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.
Protecting your hearing — AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter System)
Set AVLS to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept down to
protect your ears.
Precautions
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.
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.
• 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.
On headphones/earphones
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.
You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
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.
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Specifications
Frequency range
FM: 65.0 - 74.0/87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Output
Headphones (
i
) jack
Load impedance 8 - 300
Ω
Power requirements
Two R6 (size AA) batteries: 1.5 V
×
2
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 88.9
×
115
×
37.9 mm, excl.
projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 143.6 g (main unit only)
Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones or earphones (1)
Carrying case with belt clip (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Battery life
*
(approximate hours)
Sony alkaline LR6(SG)
**
Sony R6P(SR)
Tape playback
25
7.5
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 Sony LR6(SG) alkaline dry batteries (produced in
Japan)
Note
• The battery life may be shorter depending on the
operating condition, the surrounding temperature and
battery type.
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