Sony wm fs 566 owners manual

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3-264-310-11 (1)

SONSIa

Radio
Cassette Player

Operating Instructions

mLK/An

WM -F5566

© 2004 Sony Corporation

Printed in China

http://www.sony.net/

"WALKMAN" is a registered trademark at Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo producis

W- mLK/rvan is a registered trademark at Sony
Corporaiton.

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).

Product registration

Forthe customers in the USA

Please register this product on line at www.sony com /
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
adiustment or modification. Thank you.

Arm belt clip

Belt clip

Arm belt

Ow ners 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. WMaFS566

Serial No.

INFORMA110N

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Clas B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ot the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmtul interterence in a residential
installation This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, it not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interterence to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation it this equipment does cause harmtul interterence to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment ott and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interterence by one or more ot the tollowing
measures
a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
a Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
7 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit ditterent
trom that to which the receiver is connected.
a Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician tor
help.

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 Direct Response Center 17(800)722277669
or Write to:

Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers,
FL 33913

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name SONY
Model No : WMchsoo
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics inc.

Address; 680 Klnderkamack Road, Oradell,
N107649 USA
Telephone No. 201793076972

Tins device complies with Part 15 ot the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the tollowrrig two conditions (1) This
device may not cause harmtul interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interterence received, including
interference 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 location near heat sources, or in a
place subyect 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 ot tape longer than 917 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 ACT/104%) or at
low temperatures (below ()C/3ZDF). 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 tor a few minutes betore you
start using again.

On water resistance

. betore opening or closing the cassette lid, he sure to wipe ott
water, dust or sand on the exterior ot the Walkman. (The
Walkman is not watercresistant 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 trom 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 nonaninning tresh water.
Never wash them under running water, and never use soap or
detergent.

- Any sand or dust on the rubber packing will prevent the
cassette lid trom 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 harard
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 harardous Sltllafim15

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.

- 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 trom 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.

The sound i istorted.

- Set the 4» swrtch firmly to the correctposition

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 am.

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

Move the velcro 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 batteiy E1

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 "1:"
flashes in 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,

Usmg the supp ed
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
0 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.

0 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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Rubber cap
RADIO OFF
PRESET/TUNING +/-

TWWB Air outlet

TUNE FM

MODE MODE AVLS

PRESET H0 LD

mi-L , VOL w-
Ll ' ENTER

SET

M E N U

Specufl catI ons

- Frequency range Battery life (approximate hours)
TV: 2 s 13 ch
WB (weather): 1 r 7 ch Tape Radio
FM: 87 5 r 108 MHz playback reception
AM' 530 r 1 710 kHz

. power requirements Sony alkaline we (saw 35 50
1.5 v Dc, battery Size AA (R6) x 1 SD), R61, (SR) 10 15

- Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 117.8 x 94.0 x 37.8 mm (4 V, x 3 V, x 1 V, inches),
(excluding projecting parts and controls)
- M as
Approx. 198;; (7 0 oz) (main unit only)
- Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones or earphones (1)
Arm belt with arm belt clip (1)
belt clip (1) Note
The battery life may be shorter depending on the uperat-lng
condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.

* Measured value by the standard ot JEITA (japan
Electronics and lntoonation Technolugy lndustries
Association) (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)

"When using a Sony mo (56) alkaline dry battery
(produced in lapan).

Design and specifications are Subject to change Without
notice

111is warranty is valid only in the United States.

Tape Cassette Player/Recorder/CD Player/Mini Disc
DAT/Radio/Head Phone/Speaker/IWC/Personals

LIMITED WARRANTY

Sony Electronics Inc. (Sony") warrants this Product (including any accessorles) against detects in material or
workmanshlp aslollows;

SONXVo

l. LABOR: For a period or 30 days trorn the date 0( purchase, itthis Product is determined to be detective,
Sony Will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho-
rized service tacility. Aher the Warranty Period, you must pay (or all labor charges.

2 PARTS In addition, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange For detective
pans tor a period oi one (ll year. Atter so days Irom the date otpurchase, labor (or removal and installation is
available (rem Sony authorized service tacilities or a Sony SerVice Center at your expense.

To obtain warranty service, you musttalte the Product, ordeliverthe Productireight prepaid, in either its original
packaglng or packaging aflordlrlg an equal degree ot protection, to any authorized Sonyservice tacility.

This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adiustrnents or signal reception probr
Iems.

This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts at God, accident, misuse, abuse, negll'r
gence, commercial use, or modiiication ot, orto any pan olthe Product, including the antenna. 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 facllity authorized by Sony to service the Product. This warranty does
not cover Products sold AS is orWlTh ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as tuses or batteries). This warranty
is valid only in the United States.

Proof OI purchase In the form oI a blll of sale or recelpted Involce thCh ls evidence that the unlt IS wlthln the
Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.

This warranty is invalid ltthelactory applied serial number has been altered or removed trom 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 IMPLIED WARRANTV ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT To THE EXTENT PROHIBr
ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANV IMPLIED WARRANTV 0F 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 of incidental orconseouential damages, orallow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. in addition,
ilyou enter into a servtce contract With the Sony Partnership Within 90 days otthe date at sale, the limitation on
how long an implied warranty lasts does not applyto you. This warranty givesyou specilic legal rights, and you
may have other rights which vary from state to state

For your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. has established telephone numbers torirequently asked questions:

To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, ortor service assistance or resolution ota service problem, Enter
product inlorrnation or operation, call:

Sony Customer lnIormation Services Center
16004224559
or visit the Sony Web Site
wvlesony.com

For an accessow or part not available trom your authorized dealer, call

lr800r488rSONV (7669)

Playing a Tape

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

3 Press >1
Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or -.

To Press
Stop playback" I
Wind rapidly » 0r «

Playback will switch automatically to the opposite
Side when the tape reaches the end of the side.

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

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

To select the tape direction
Switch <> to select the desired direction.

Listening to the Radlo

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:

(D Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor
in the display to TUNE MODE and press
SET to choose lMANUALK

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

For preset tuning:

6) Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor
in the display to TUNE MODE and press
SET to choose PRESET/C

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

0 For AM : Retirient the unit itself.

Presetting Rad o 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/WBi

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 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 seaming for
the next receivable station,

4 Repeat Step 3 until all receivable stations
are preseti

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

N otes

- lf 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 or TV/WB.

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/ TUNING + or - and press
ENTER.
The preset number will flash in the display

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

N ates

- 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.

Playing the Preset Radio Stations

1 Press AM/FM or TV/WB.

2 Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in
the display to TUNE MODE. Then press
SET to choose PRESET/C

3 Press PRESET/ TUNING + or -.

To cancel a stored station

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

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

3Press ENTER while A s a s is flashing. A preset
number will flash in 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 in the display
flash.)

3 Press AM/FM or TV/WB again to select
the Station while the desired preset station
is being played

N otes

0 If there are no Stations stored, the DAPS function does

not work.

0 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.

Us ng 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, PRESET/TUNING

+ or a and VOL + or 7.

Emphasizing bass sound

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MB
(mega bass) 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)

N GEES

0 1f 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 in
the display. Then press SET to Show ..

The maximum volume is kept down to protect your
ears.