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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).
English
For customers in the United States
Presetting Radio Stations Precautions
Owner’s Record
La marque CE est valable uniquement dans les pays où
elle a force de loi, c’est-à-dire principalement dans les
pays de l’EEE (Espace Economique Européen).
Radio
The model number is located on the bottom and the
serial number is located inside the battery compartment
lid. 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.
You can preset up to 40 stations.
For Canada, the U.S.A. and Central/South America:
30 for FM and 10 for AM.
On batteries
• Do not carry dry batteries with coins or other metallic objects.
Cassette Player
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.
CE 标志的有效性，仅限于那些有法律限制的国家，主要
在 EEA（欧洲经济区）国家。
For other countries: 35 for FM and 5 for AM.
Presetting Automatically Scanned
Stations
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi (au verso)
On handling
Product registration
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1 Press FM or AM.
• 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.
2 Press 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 3 seconds when a station is
received.
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
“
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is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“WALKMAN” est une marque déposée de Sony Corporation.
• 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.
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic
mailings about new products, services, and other
important announcements. Registering your product
will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event
that the product needs adjustment or modification.
Thank you.
“
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est une marque commerciale de Sony
Corporation.
3 If you wish to preset the received station,
press ENTER while the preset number is
flashing.
INFORMATION
On headphones/earphones
Road safety
The received station is preset on preset
number 1 and the unit starts scanning for
the next receivable station.
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.
WM-FX288/FX244
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.
Sony Corporation ©2002 Printed in China
4 Repeat step 3 until all receivable stations are
preset.
You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
To stop scanning
Press OFF. The radio is turned off at the same time.
Preventing hearing damage
A
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.
Note
Preparations
To Insert Batteries A
•If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations
replace the old ones when the above procedure is
completed.
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.
1 Slide open the battery compartment lid,
and insert two R6 (size AA) dry batteries
with correct polarity.
Presetting Stations Manually
AA (R6) x 2
1 Press FM or AM.
On maintenance
FM
AM
• Clean the tape head and tape path using a cotton swab and
commercially available cleaning solvent after every 10 hours of
use.
B
C
2 Press ENTER.
Replace the batteries with new ones when "
flashes in the display.
"
The frequency digits and a preset number
flash in the display.
FWD
• 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.
3 While the frequency digits and the preset
number are flashing, tune in to a station you
wish to store using TUNING+/–, and select
a preset number using PRESET+/–.
REV
Playing a Tape
1 Insert a cassette. B
2 Press NPLAY.
4 While the frequency digits and the preset
Adjust the volume with VOLUME.
number are flashing, press ENTER.
To
Press
Notes
•If you cannot complete step 3 or 4 while the
indications are flashing, repeat from step 2.
•If a station is already stored, the new station replaces
the old one.
Stop playback
Wind rapidly*
xSTOP
MFF or mREW
DX•LOCAL
AVLS
* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or
rewound, the battery will be consumed rapidly. Be
sure to press xSTOP.
or
NORM•LIMIT
To cancel the stored station
ST•FM MONO
VOLUME*
i
Follow the procedure above and in step 3, press and
hold TUNING +/– until “- - - -” is displayed and
select the preset number you want to cancel using
PRESET +/–. Press ENTER while “- - - -” is flashing.
Note
xSTOP
MEGA BASS
ENTER
•Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is
running.
MFF
Playing the preset radio stations
NPLAY**
1 Press FM or AM.
TUNING +/–
OFF
Listening to the Radio
2 Press PRESET+/– to select the stations that
mREW
1 If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the
HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
the arrow to unlock the controls.
you want to play.
PRESET +/–
HOLD
AM
FM
Using Other Functions
Locking the controls
Set the HOLD switch in the direction of the G mark
to lock the controls.
2 Press FM or AM to select the desired band
and to turn on the radio.
*
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.
3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in to the desired
station.
If you hold down TUNING+/– for a few
seconds, the Walkman starts scanning for
stations and stops for 3 seconds each time a
station is tuned. When the desired
frequency digits appear, press TUNING +/
– to stop.
The HOLD function only locks the radio operation
buttons and MEGA BASS.
Specifications
• Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central and South America)
531 - 1 602 kHz (Other countries)
Battery life* (approximate hours)
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** Sony R6P (SR)
Emphasizing bass sound
Press MEGA BASS.
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
Cette carte n’est valide qu’aux Etats-Unis.
本保修卡仅限美国使用。
Tape playback 25
Radio reception 40
7.5
14
• Power requirements
3V DC, batteries R6 (size AA) × 2
To turn off the radio
Press OFF.
Notes
* 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) “STAMINA” alkaline dry
batteries (produced in Japan).
• Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 91.4 × 115.5 × 37.8 mm (3 5⁄8 × 4 5⁄8 × 1 1⁄2 inches)
excl. projecting parts and controls
•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.
• Mass
To improve broadcast reception C
Approx. 149 g (5.3 oz) (main unit only)
• Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)
Carrying case with belt clip or Carrying pouch (1)
•For FM: Extend the headphones/earphones cord
(antenna) or adjust DX•LOCAL or ST•FM MONO.
•For AM: Reorient the unit itself.
Note
• The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating
condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Protecting your hearing — AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter System)
Set AVLS to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept
down to protect your ears.
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