3-228-750-12 (1)
Radio
Cassette Player
Sony Corporation © 2001 Printed in Malaysia
WM-FX496ST/FX494
Operating instructions
WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
A
HOLD
B
TUNING
BAND
RADIO ON
PRESET
REW
x
Y
FF
PRESET
RADIO OFF
MB MODE TAPE AVLS
FM MODE
B
FWD
REV
OPEN
MENU
SET
ENTER
Plug in firmly.
VOL
FF/
/–
x/
RADIO OFF
REW/PRESET –
RADIO ON /BAND
VOL
Y
Y
•
x
(RADIO
ON/BAND•OFF)
HOLD
FF/
REW/PRESET –
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the bottom 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. _________________
Serial No. __________________
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
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-FX494
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
To Insert Batteries
A
1
Slide and 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
B
1
If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the
HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
the arrow to unlock the controls.
2
Insert a cassette and press MENU
repeatedly to set the cursor to TAPE in the
display. Then press SET to select the tape
type.
No message: normal (TYPE I)
METAL: High-position (TYPE II) or metal
(TYPE IV)
3
Press
Y
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 main unit
Set the VOL control on the remote control at maximum.
When adjusting the volume on the remote control
Set the VOL control on the main unit slightly above the
appropriate level.
Note on the cassette holder
When opening the cassette holder, press the
x
(stop)
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
Switch playback to
the other side
Stop playback
Operation on the remote control
To
Switch playback to
the other side
Stop playback
Other tape operations
To
Fast forward*
Rewind*
Play the same side from
the beginning (Auto
Play function)
Play the other side from
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
Both sides repeatedly
Both sides once from the side facing
the cassette holder
Using Other Functions
Locking the controls
Set the HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow to
lock the controls.
Emphasizing bass sound
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MB 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)
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.
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 “AVLS”.
The maximum volume is kept down to protect your
ears.
Note
• The AVLS setting will be canceled when you replace
the batteries.
Press
Y
(play) during playback
x
Press
Y
•
x
for 2 seconds or
more during playback
Y
•
x
once during
playback
Press
FF during stop
REW during stop
REW during playback
FF during playback
Select
s
d
The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products
marketed in the European Union.
The C-Tick mark on the unit is valid only for
the products marketed in Australia.
