Presetting Radio Stations
You can preset up to 40 stations (7 for TV, 4 for WB,
24 for FM and 5 for AM ).
Presetting Automatically Scanned
Stations
1
Press TV/WB or FM/AM.
2
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 lower frequencies and stops for
about 4 seconds when a station is received.
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.
Presetting Stations Manually
1
Press TV/WB or FM/AM.
2
Press ENTER.
The frequency digits will flash in the display.
3
While the frequency digits are flashing, tune
in to a station you wish to store using
PRESET//– and press ENTER.
The first available preset number will flash in
the display.
4
While the preset number is flashing, select the
preset number you want using PRESET/
/– and press ENTER.
Notes
• 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.
Playing the preset radio stations
1
Press TV/WB or FM/AM.
2
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in
the display to TUNE MODE. Then press SET
to display “PRESET”.
3
Press PRESET//–.
To cancel a stored station
1
Follow the procedure above and in step 3, select
the station you want to cancel and then press
ENTER. The frequency digits will flash in the
display.
2
Press and hold PRESET//– until
“- - - -” is displayed. Press ENTER while “- - - -” is
flashing. A preset number will flash in the display.
3
Press PRESET//– repeatedly to select
the preset number you want to cancel and press
ENTER.
Scanning the preset radio stations —
DAPS
(Digital Auto Preset Scanning)
1
Press TV/WB or FM/AM repeatedly to select
the desired band and to turn on the radio.
2
Press and hold TV/WB or FM/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.)
3
Press TV/WB or FM/AM again to select the
station while the desired preset station is
being played.
Notes
• If there are no stations stored, the DAPS function does
not work.
• 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 TV/WB or FM/AM, the
newly selected band will be played normally.
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 battery 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.
Specifications
• Frequency range
TV: 2 - 13 ch
WB (Weather): 1 - 7 ch
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz
• Power requirements
1.5V DC, battery size AA (R6) x 1
• Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 83.6 x 112.0 x 28.3 mm (3
3
⁄
8
×
4
1
⁄
2
×
1
1
⁄
8
inches)
excl. projecting parts and controls
• Mass
Approx. 138 g (4.9 oz) (main unit only)
• Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones or Stereo 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
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.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
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.
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-FX488
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.
SONY WM-FX488
Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
