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Radio Cassette Player
©2003 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
Operating Instructions
WM-FX900
3-259-101-11(1)
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This radio cassette player is
supplied with a special IC
memory function remote
control. When playing a tape
or listening to the radio, make
sure that the MODE switch is
set to TAPE/RADIO.
Playing a Tape
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1
Insert a cassette and if the
HOLD function is on, slide
the HOLD switch in the
opposite direction of the
arrow to unlock the
controls.
2
Press
Y
•REPEAT on the
main unit and adjust the
volume with VOL. (On the
remote control, press
B
(play)
x
(stop).)
When adjusting the volume on
the remote control
Set the VOL control on the main
unit to around 6.
When adjusting the volume on
the main unit
Set the VOL control on the remote
control at maximum.
Operation on the remote
control
To
Jog lever
Switch
Press
Bx
for 2
playback to
seconds or more
the other side
during playback
Stop playback Press
Bx
once
during playback
Repeat the
Press
Bx
twice
current track
during playback
(Repeat Single To stop a single
Track function) repeat, press
Bx
once.
Fast forward*
Move toward
FF/+ during
stop
Rewind*
Move toward
–/REW during
stop
Search
Move and hold
forward
toward FF/+
during
and release it at
playback
the point you
(CUE)
want
Search
Move and hold
backward
toward –/REW
during
and release it at
playback
the point you
(REVIEW)
want
Play the next
Move toward
track/
FF/+ once or
succeeding 9
repeatedly
tracks from
during playback
the beginning
(AMS**)
Play the
Move toward
current track/ –/REW once or
previous 8
repeatedly
tracks from
during playback
the beginning
(AMS**)
Play the other Move and hold
side from the
toward FF/+ for
beginning
2 seconds or
(Skip Reverse
more during
function)
stop
Play the same Move and hold
side from the
toward –/REW
beginning
for 2 seconds or
(Rewind Auto more during
Play function) stop
Using the Menu
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Adjusting the Playback
Modes
Press MENU repeatedly to set
the cursor in the display to PB
MODE. Then press SET to select
the desired mode.
To play
Select
both sides repeatedly
s
both sides once
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from the FWD side
Emphasizing Sound
1
Press MENU repeatedly to set
the cursor in the display to
SOUND.
2
Press SET repeatedly to select
the sound emphasis of your
choice.
The indications change as
follows:
RV : Sound Revitalizer
Emphasizes treble sound.
MB : Mega Bass
Emphasizes bass sound
(moderate effect).
GRV : Groove
Emphasizes bass sound
(strong effect).
no message : normal (no effect)
Note
If the sound is distorted with the
mode “GRV”, turn down the
volume of the main unit or select
other modes.
Protecting Your
Hearing — AVLS
(Automatic Volume
Limiter System)
The maximum volume is kept
down to protect your ears.
Press MENU repeatedly in the
playback, stop or radio mode to
set the cursor in the display to
AVLS. Then press SET to show
“
”.
To cancel the AVLS
function
Press SET so that “
” disappears
from the display.
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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.
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).
CHG
B
Using Other
Functions
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Adjusting the Tape
Playback Speed
You can adjust the playback
speed using SPEED CONTROL.
Turn SPEED CONTROL to:
– (slow) to play back at a slower
speed.
Center position to play back at
normal speed.
+ (fast) to play back at a faster
speed.
Locking the Controls
— HOLD Function
Slide the HOLD switch in the
direction of the arrow to lock the
controls of the main unit (except
SPEED CONTROL) or the remote
control.
(turn over)
MENU
SET
FWD (forward) side
REV (reverse) side
BL SKIP
VOL
VOL*
HOLD
nN
•REPEAT**
x
Plug in firmly.
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Bx
(Press the center of the jog
lever.)
*
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.
SET
MENU
HOLD
SPEED CONTROL
HOLD
ENTER
When to replace/
charge the battery
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Replace or charge the battery
when “
” flashes in the display.
Battery life* (Approx. hours)
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)**
Tape playback
50
Radio reception
56
Rechargeable battery
NH-14WM (A)
Tape playback
30
Radio reception
34
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** and
Rechargeable NH-14WM (A)
Tape playback
80
Radio reception
90
* 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)
alkaline dry battery (produced in
Japan).
Notes
• The battery life may be shorter
depending on the operating
condition, the surrounding
temperature and battery type.
• The AVLS setting (see “Using the
Menu”) will be cancelled when
you replace the battery.
• To prevent fire, do not cover
the ventilation of the apparatus
with newspapers, table-cloths,
curtains, etc. And don’t place
lighted candles on the
apparatus.
• To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
• Certain countries may regulate
disposal of the battery used to
power this product. Please
consult with your local
authority.
Preparations
Prepare a dry battery (not
supplied) or the rechargeable
battery (supplied).
Dry Battery
A
Attach the supplied battery case,
and then insert one R6 (size AA)
battery with correct polarity.
Note
For maximum performance we
recommend that you use a Sony
alkaline battery.
Rechargeable Battery
B
Charge the rechargeable battery
before using it for the first time.
1
Insert the supplied
rechargeable battery NH-
14WM(A) into the rechargeable
battery compartment with
correct polarity.
2
Connect the supplied AC
power adaptor to the charging
stand, plug in the AC power
adaptor to the house current
(mains).
3
Place the main unit on the
charging stand.
The CHG lamp will light up
during charging.
Full charging takes about 6
hours regardless of the battery
power remaining.
The CHG lamp will go off
when the battery is fully
charged.
Notes
• This charging stand charges the
rechargeable battery based on a
timer. If you remove the unit from
the charging stand while it is
charging, the timer will be reset
and full charging will take about
6 hours when you place the unit
on the charging stand again.
• You can use the unit before the
CHG lamp goes off, but in that
case, battery life will be shorter
depending on the charging time.
• Do not use the unit while it is
charging. Remove the unit from
the charging stand when using it.
– If you operate the unit while it is
charging, the battery will not be
charged.
– If you operate the unit while it is
charging, this may cause a
malfunction.
• Do not place the unit on the
charging stand without the
rechargeable battery. Otherwise,
this may cause a malfunction.
Operation on the main
unit
To
Press
Switch
bB
•
REPEAT
playback to
during playback
the other side
Stop playback
x
(stop)
Repeat the
bB
•
REPEAT for
current track
2 seconds or
(Repeat Single more during
Track function) playback
To stop a single
repeat, press
bB
•
REPEAT
once.
Fast forward*
FF/CUE during
stop
Rewind*
REW/REVIEW
during stop
Search
Press and hold
forward
FF/CUE and
during
release it at the
playback
point you want
(CUE)
Search
Press and hold
backward
REW/REVIEW
during
and release it at
playback
the point you
(REVIEW)
want
Play the next
FF/CUE once or
track/
repeatedly
succeeding 9
during playback
tracks from the
beginning
(AMS**)
Play the
REW/REVIEW
current track/ once or
previous 8
repeatedly
tracks from
during playback
the beginning
(AMS**)
Play the other FF/CUE for 2
side from the
seconds or more
beginning
during stop
(Skip Reverse
function)
Play the same REW/REVIEW
side from the
for 2 seconds or
beginning
more during stop
(Rewind Auto
Play function)
* Press
Y
•REPEAT (on the
remote control, press the jog
lever) during fast forward or
rewind to start playback.
**Automatic Music Sensor.
To skip a long blank space
(BL SKIP* function)
1
Press MENU repeatedly to set
“_” (the cursor) in the display
to BL SKIP.
2
Press SET to show “
”.
* When the BL SKIP function is on,
the tape is fast-forwarded to the
next track if there is a blank space
longer than 12 seconds.
Plug in firmly.
REW/ REVIEW
FF/ CUE