Sony wm fs 233 owners manual

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Radio
Cassette Player

Operating Instructions

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WM-F5233

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Printed in China

http://www.sony.net/

WALKMAN is a registered trademark oi Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.

0 \mLKInAA is a registered trademark of Sony
Corporation.

Product registration

For the customers in the USA

Please register this product on Line at wwwsonycom/
productregistration.

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.

Arm belt clip

Belt (lip

Arm belt

Owner's Record

The model number is located on the front and the
serial number is located inside the cassette lid.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.

Model No. WMrFSZSS

Serial No.

INFORMATION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

it you have any questions about this product, you may call;
Sony Customer lntormation Services Center 1.300.222.7669
or http:/ /www,sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: WMrFSZSS
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc.

Address: 16450 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego,
CA 92127 USA
Telephone No.: 85&942r2230

This devrce complies with Part 15 ot the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the tollowing two conditions (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interterence received, including
interterence that may cause undesired operation.

Precautions
On battery

- Do not carry dry batteries with coins or other metallic objects.
It can generate heat it the positive and negative terminals of
the batteries are accidentally contacted by a metallic object

- When you are not going to use the Walkman tor a long time,
remove the battery to avoid any damage caused by battery
leakage and subsequent corrosion,

On handling

- Do not leave the unit in a locahon near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand,
moisttue, rain, mechanical shock, or in a car with its windows
closed.

- We do not recommend the use of tape longer than 90 orunutes.
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.

I 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 again.

On water resistance

. betore opening or closing the cassette lid, be sure to wipe ott
water, dust or sand on the exterior ot the Walkman. (The
Walkman is not waterresistant with the cassette lid open.)

- Since water in the headphones/earphones jack may cause
rust, cover it with the attached rubber cap when the
headphones/earphones are not in use.

- Since the Walkman is airtight, you may notbe able to open the
cassette lid because ot sudden change in air pressure inside
the Walkman, which happens atter being transported on a
plane or moving from a warm place to a cold place. To open
the cassette lid see Troubleshooting.

- The supplied headphones/earphones are not meant to be
Immersed in water or come in continuous Contact with water.
It they are accidentally dropped into water or get wet, dry
them with a sott cloth, Never use an electric hair dryer.

- It the Walkman or the headphones /earphones are immersed
in salt water, be sure to wash them in nonrrunning fresh water.
Never wash them under nmning water, and never use soap or
detergent.

. Any sand or dust on the rubber packing will prevent the
cassette lid from closing tightly, and water may leak in. Brush
ott the dust once in a while.

- We recommend the packing to be changed every year.
Replacement packing is available at an authorized Sony
Service Facility

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. It
you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or
discontinue use.

Caring for others

Keep the volume to 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
ot use.

- To clean the exterior, use a sott cloth slightly moistened in
water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner

. Clean the headphones/earphones plugs periodically.

Troubleshooting

The display shows incorrect information.
- The battery is weak. Replace the battery with a new one.

The display and the operation are not normal.

I Remove the battery for 30 seconds or more, and then insert it
again. It this does not solve the problem, remove the battery
and leave the unit without battery for 30 minutes or more, and
then insert it again. In this case, preset the stations again, since
the preset stations are erased born the memory.

The cassette lid cannot be opened.

- Open the rubber cap, then open the cassette lid. When the
cassette lid opens, remember to close the rubber cap to
prevent intrusion of water.

Preparations

To use the arm belt

1 Pass the belt through another side of arm
belt clip.

2 Slide the arm belt clip into the slot at the
rear of the Walkman to lock it.

3 Wear the arm belt on your arm, then
tighten and tape it to fit your arm.

To vary the length of the arm belt to fit
your arm E]

Move the velcrt) fastener to the proper
position.

To remove the arm belt from the
Walkman

While pulling "LIFT RELEASE of the arm
belt clip, slide to remove it.

To use the belt clip
1 Slide the belt clip into the slot at the rear of
the Walkman to lock it,

2 Use the belt clip to attach the Walkman to
your belt.

To remove the belt clip from the
Walkman

While pulling "LIFT RELEASE of the belt
clip, slide to remove it

To insert a battery E]

1 Unfasten the buckle.
2 Open the cassette lid.

3 Release the catch to open the battery
compartment lid and insert one size AA
(R6) dry battery with correct polarity,

When to replace the battery E]
Replace the battery with the new one when 4:
flashes on the display.

To replace the battery

1 Release the catch to open the battery
compartment lid

2 Pull the ribbon up slowly and replace the
battery with new one.

Using the supplied
headphones

Wearing the headphones

The following procedures are for wearing on the left
ear.

1 Hook the 0 part over your left ear and the
9 part over your right ear as illustrated.

2 Hook the headphones around your ears, as
you would with glasses.

3 Adjust the earpieces to comfortably fit your
ears,

Notes on handling the supplied headphones

- Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock.
Be particularly careful of the headphone part.

- Do not put force or weight on the unit for a long time
as that may damage or deform the unit.

- Do not leave the unit in a location subject to moisture,
dust, smoke, steam or direct sunlight.

- Clean the plug with a Soft dry cloth. A dirty plug may
cause the sound quality to deteriorate.

- Clean the headphone part with a soft dry cloth.

- After you use the headphones, keep them with the
cord Slider positioned high to avoid entangling the
cord.

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MODE MODE AVLS

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Specifications

0 Frequency range
TV: 2 r 13 ch
WB (weather): 1 A 7 ch

FM: 87.5 r 108 MHz
AM: 530 r 1 710 kHz
0 Power requirements
One size AA (R6) battery: 1.5 v DC x 1

0 Dimensions (wlh/d)
Approx, 117.8 X 94.0 X 37.8 mm (4 5/. X 3 s/. X 1 1/2 inches),
(excluding projecting parts and contmls)

0 Mass
Approx. 198g (7.0 02) (main unit only)

0 Supplied accessories

Stereo headphones or earphones (1) (Produced in Japan).
Arm belt with anti belt clip (1)
Belt clip (1) Note

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

Rubber cap

Sis

Air outlet

HOLD
VOL +*l-
ENTER
SET
MENU

Battery life (approximate hours)

Tape
playback

35
10

Radio
reception

50

Sony alkaline LRo (SG)
Sony R6P (SR)

15

* Measured value by the standard oi JEITA (Japan
Electromcs and Information Technology Industries
Association), (Using a Sony HF Series cassette tape)

"When using a Sony LR6 (so) alkaline dry battery

The battery lite may be Shorter depending on the operating
condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.

This warranty is valid only in the United States.

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Tape Cassette PIayer/Recorder/CD Player/Mini Disc
DAT/Radlo/Head Phone/Speaker/MIC/Personals

LIMITED WARRANTY

Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or
workmanship asfollows:

SONYs

l LABOR: For a period or 90 days Irom the date oi purchase, irthls Product is determined to be detective,
Sonywlll repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or paythe labor charges to any Sony anther
rized service lacility. Afler the Warranty Period, you must pay for all labor charges.

2 PARTS: In addition, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange Ior detective
pans tor a period or one (1) year. Aner so days Irom the date or purchase, laborror removal and installation is
available Irom Sony authorized service lacilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense.

To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliverthe Product height prepaid, in either its original
packaging or packaging attordirig an equal degree or protection, to any authorized Sony service Iacility.

This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adiustments or signal reception prob
lems.

This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage dueto acts oIGod, accident, misuse, abuse, negllr
gence, commercial use, or modirication ot, orto any pan or the Product, including the antenira. This warranty
does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or
attempted repair by anyone other than a iacility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does
not cover Products sold As IS orWlTH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as ruses or batteries). This warranty
isvalid only inthe United States.

Proof of purchase in the form of a hill of sale or receipled invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the
Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service

This warranty is invalid irthe lactory applied serial number has been altered or removed horn the Product.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTV IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. SONV SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANV EXPRESS OR lMPLlED WARRANTV ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT To THE EXTENT PROHlEr
lTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANV lMPLlED WARRANTV OF MERCHANTABILITV OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICUr
LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTV

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation otinciderital or consequential damages, or allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not applyto you in addition,
If you enter llito a service contract With the Sony Partnership Within 90 days of the date or sale, the limitation on
how long an implied warranty lasts does not applyto you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may have other rights which vary from state to state

For your convenience, Sony Electronics lnc. has established telephone numbers torrrequently asked questions

To locate the servicer ordealer nearest you, or Tor service assistance or resolution are service problem, orfor
product intormati'on or operation, call

Sony Customer Intorrrration Services Center
14300722277559
or visit the Surly Web Site:
wwwsony.l:orrl
For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call:

LBOOVASSVSONV (7669l

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Playing a Tape

1 Unfasten the buckle.
2 Open the cassette lid and place a cassette

3 Press >.
Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or -,

To Press
Stop playback I
Wind rapidly" » or «

* If you leave the Walkman after the tape has been
wound or rewnund, the battery will be consumed
rapidly. Be sure to press I.

Note

Do not open the lid of the cassette compartment while
the tape is running.

Listening to the Radio

1 If the HOLD function is on, turn the HOLD
switch in the opposite direction of the
arrow to unlock the controls.

Make sure that the tape has stopped
completely.

2 Press AM / FM or TV / WB (weather band)
to select the desired band and to turn on
the radio.

3 For manual tuning:

6) Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor
on the display to TUNE MODE and
press SET to choose MANUAL.

® Press PRESET/ TUNING + or -
repeatedly to time in to the desired
stationl
Hold down PRESET / TUNING + or - for
a few seconds to scan for stations.

For preset tuning:

6) Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor
on the display to TUNE MODE and
press SET to choose PRESET.

® Press PRESET/ TUNING + or -
repeatedly to recall the desired preset
station
To use preset timing, preset the stations
first (see Presetting Radio Stations),

To turn off the radio
Press RADIO OFF.

To improve the broadcast

reception

For TVIWBIFM: Extend the headphones/
earphones cord (antenna). If the reception is still
not good, press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor
on the display to FM MODE. Then press SET to
switch between LOCAL and none (DX) for best
reception.

' For AM: Reorient the unit itself.

Presetting Radio Stations

You can preset up to 40 radio stations 7 7 for TV, 4
for WB, 24 for FM and 5 for AM.

Presetting Automatically Scanned
Stations

1 Press AM/FM or TV/WB.

2 Press ENTER for more than 3 seconds.
Preset number 1 will flash on the display
and the Walkman starts scanning the
stations from the lowest frequency and
stops for about 5 seconds when a station is
received.

3 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,

4 Repeat Step 3 until all receivable stations
are presetl

To stop scanning
Press RADIO OFF. The radio is turned off at the
same time.

Notes

0 If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations
replace the old ones when the above procedure is
completed.

0 If stations cannot be preset automatically, preset
stations manually.

Presetting Stations Manually

1 Press AM/FM 0r TV/WB.

2 Press ENTER.
The frequency digits will flash on the
display,

3 While the frequency digits are flashing,
tune into a station you wish to store using
PRESET/ TUNING + or - and press
ENTER.

The preset number will flash on the
display.

4 While the preset number is flashing, select
the preset number you want using
PRESET/ TUNING + or - and press
ENTER.

Notes

- If you cannot complete step 3 or 4 while the
indications are flashing, repeat from step 2.

P If a station is already stored, the new station replaces
the old one.

Playing the Preset Radio Stations

1 Press AM/FM or TV/WB.

2 Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor
on the display to TUNE MODE. Then press
SET to Choose PRESET,

3 Press PRESET/ TUNING + or -l

To cancel a stored station

1 Follow the procedure above and in step 3, select
the preset number you want to cancel and then
press ENTER. The frequency digits will flash on
the display.

2 Press and hold PRESET/TUNING + or ,_ The
frequency digits start running up or down. Keep
holding down the button until A - r a is displayed.

3 Press ENTER while a A r a is flashing. A preset
number will flash on the display.

4Press ENTER to cancel the stored station.

Scanning the Preset Radio Stations
- DAPS (Digital Auto Preset Scanning)

1 Press AM/FM or TV/WB.

2 Press and hold AM/FM or TV/WB 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 on the display
flash)

3 Press AM / PM or TV / WB 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 AM/ FM or TV / WB, the
newly selected band will be played normally.

Using Other Functions

Locking the controls

Turn the HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow
to lock the controls.

The HOLD function only locks the radio operation
buttons, MENU, SET, ENTER, FRESET/TUNING

+ or m and VOL + or 7.

Emphasizing bass sound

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MB
(mega bass) on 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 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
on the display. Then press SET to show I".

The maximum volume is kept down to protect your
ears.