Sony wm fx 495 owners manual

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Radio
Cassette Player

Operating Instructions

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WM-FX495

Sony Corporation © 2003 Primed in Malaysia

Printed using voc (Volatile Organic Compound)
tree vegetable oil based ink.

http://www.sony.net/

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

No \mLKInAA is a ttademark of Sony Corpotaiion.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only

those countries where it is legally enforced, mame in
the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

SONY WM-FX495

C Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

OPEN

(DIDIRECTIONN
VOL"

SET

MENU

I¢RADIO OFF

REW-PRESET/
TUNING -

HOLD

Specifications

0 Frequency range
TV: 2 , 13 ch WB (Weather): 1 a 7 ch
FM: 87.5 a 108 MHz AM: 530 a 1 710 kHz

0 Output

Headphones ((7) jack Load impedance 8 . 300 o
0 Power requirements
1.5V DC battery sizeAA (R6) x 1
0 Dimensions (wlh/d)
Approx. 81.1 x 111.2 x 29.3 mm (3v. x 41/, x134 in.), excl.
projecting parts and controls
0 Mass
Approx. 137 g (4.9 oz) (main unit only)
- Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones or earphones with remote contiol (1)
Carrying case (1)

Desrgn and spedficanons are subject to change wrthout
nonce.

ONIBAND-OFF)
VOL
HOLD
FF/PRESET +
REW/PRESET -

Plug in firmly.

FF'PRESETI
TUNING+

" 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.

Battery life (approximate hours)

For customers in the United States
Owner's Record

The model number is located at the front 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 N o. WMrFX495

Serial N 0.

Product registration

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 adjustment or modification.
Thank you.

INFORMATION

Ttus device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interteience, and

(2) this device must accept any interterence received, including
interterence 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 1e(300)e222e7ori9

or write to: Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33913

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: WMVFX495
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 USA
Telephone No.: 2019305972

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 interterence received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Preparations
To Insert Battery

1 Slide and open the battery compartment
lid, and insert one size AA (R6) dry battery
with correct polarity.

Replace the battery with new one when 4: "
flashes in the display.

To attach the battery compartment
lid, if it is accidentally detached
Attach it as illustrated.

Playing a Tape la

1 If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the
HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
the D mark on the main unit or the arrow
on the remote control to unlock the
controls.

2 Insert a cassette.

3 Press 4D (play)°DIRECTION on the main
unit, or if using the remote control, press
4D (play)-I (stop)

Adjust the volume with VOLT

When adjusting the volume on the Walkman
Set the VOL control on the remote control at maximum.

When adjusting the volume on the remote control

Set the VOL control on the Walkman slightly above the
appropriate level.

Note on the cassette holder

When opening the cassette holder, press the I 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

Sony alkaline Sony R6P
Lite (56) (SR) To Press
T3139 playback 35 9 Switch playback to <> ' DIRECTION during
Radio reception 40 14 the other side playback
Stop playback I - RADIO OFF

* Measured value by the standard ot IEITA (Japan Electronics
and lntorrnation Technology industries Association).
(Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)

When using a Sony LRé(SG) STAMINA alkaline dry
battery (produced in Japan).

Note
- The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating
condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.

Operation on the remote control

To Press

more during playback

Switch playback to
the other side

Stop playback <> ' I once during

playback

Other tape operations

To Press

Fast forward FF during stop
Rewind" REW during stop
Play the same side from REW during playback
the beginning (Auto

Play function)

Play the other side from FF during playback

the beginning (Skip
Reverse function)

* If {DI I 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 Select
Both sides repeatedly (3
Both sides once from 1
the side facing the

cassette holder

Using Other Functions

To lock the controls

Set the HOLD switch to the direction of the D mark
on the main unit or the arrow on the remote control
to lock the controls.

To emphasize bass sound

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MB
(MEGA BASS) in the display. Then, press SET to
show C". With each press, the indications change
as follows:

. : emphasizes bass sound (MEGA BASS)

No message: off (normal)

N otes

O 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.

To protect your hearin -AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function

When you set the AVLS function to active, the
maximum volume is kept down to protect your
ears.

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AVLS in
the display. Then press SET to show C.

Note

The AVLS function will be cancelled when you replace
the battery.

Listening to the Radio la

1 If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the
HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
the D mark on the main unit or the arrow
on the remote control to unlock the
controls.

Make sure that the tape has stopped
completely.

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

3 Press PRESET / TUNING + or - to tune in to
the desired station
If the signal is strong, you can scan for
stations. Press MENU repeatedly to set the
cursor in the display to TUNE MODE and
press SET to display MANUAL. Then
hold down PRESET/ TUNING + or - for a
few seconds

To turn off the radio
Press I 'RADIO OFF.

To improve broadcast reception

' For FMITV/WB: Extend the remote control cord
(antenna). If the reception is still not good, press
MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display
to FM MODE. Then press SET to switch between
LOCAL" and none (DX) for best reception.

- For AM: Reorient the unit itself.

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m <>II (RADIO

ONIBAND-OFF)
VOL

HOLD

FFIPRESET +

REW/PRESET -

Plug in firmly.

ENTER
SET

MENU
I-RADIO OFF

PRESETITUNING-

1. 2. 3". 4. 5

" The button has a tactile dot.

This warranty is valid only in the United States.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Sony Electronics lnc. iSoriy") warrants this Product itncluding any accessories) against detects in material or
workmanship as iollows

l LABOR For a period of 90 days Irom the date oi purchase, it this 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 author
rized service tacility. Aiter the Warranty Period, you must pay ior all labor charges.

2. PARTS: in addition, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange Ior defective
pans tor a period clone til year. Atter90 days trorn the date ol purchase, labor lor removal and installation is
available lrom Sony authorized service iacilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense.

To obtain warranty service, you musttake the Product, or deliverthe Product lreight prepaid, in either its original
packaging or packaging attording an equal degree oi protection. to any authorized Sony service iacillty

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

This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts ot God, accident, misuse, abuse, neglie
gence, commercial use, or modification or, or to any pan otthe 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 iaciiity authorized by Sony to service the Product. This warranty does
not cover Products sold AS is or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables tsuch as luses or batteriesl This warranty
is valid only in the United States.

Proof of purchase in the form of a biIl 0! sale or veceipted invoice which is evidence that the unit Is within the
Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service

This warranty is invalid it the lactory applred serial number has been altered or removed irom the Product

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTV IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANV INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY 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 notallowtne exclusion or limitation oi incidental orconseouential damages, or allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, sothe above limitations or exclusions may not applyto you. in addition,
it you enter into a service contract With the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on
how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you This warranty gives you speciiic legal rights, and you
may have other rights which vary lrorn state to state.

Foryourconvenience, Sony Electronics lnc. has established telephone numbers forirequently asked questions:

To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, or tor service assistance or resolution ola service problem, or tor
product iniormation or operation, call:

Sony Direct Response Center
HSODIrZZZJS/SQ
or write to:
Sony Direct Response Center
i2451 Gateway Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL new

For an accessory or pan not available lrorn your authorized dealer, call:

irisooiraeesoNV (7659)

Presetting Radio Stations
E1

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

Presetting Automatically Scanned
Stations

1 Press FM/AM or TV/WB repeatedly to
select the desired band.

2 Press and hold ENTER for more than 3
seconds.

Preset number 1 will flash in the display
and the Walkman starts seaming the
stations from the lower frequencies and
stops for about 5 seconds when a station is
received.

3 If you wish to preset the currently 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 I-RADIO OFF. The radio is turned off at the
same time.

Notes

- 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 them
manually.

Presetting Stations Manually

1 Press FM/AM or TV/WB repeatedly to
select the desired band.

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.

Notes

- If you cannot complete step 3 or 4 while the indicators
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 FM/AM or TV/WB repeatedly to
select the desired band.

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

3 Press PRESET / TUNING + or -t

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 in the
display.

2 Press and hold PRESET/TUNING + or ,_ The
frequency digit starts running up or down. Keep
holding down the button until a A A ~ is displayed.

3 Press ENTER while s c s a" 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 FM/AM or TV/WB repeatedly to
select the desired band.

2 Press and hold FM / AM 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 FM/AM or TV/WB again to select
the station while the desired preset station
is being played

Notes

0 If there are no stations stored, the DAPS function does
not work.

O 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 TV / WE or FM/ AM, the
newly selected band will be played normally.

Enjoying Your Favorite Radio
Stations - DSB (Direct Station Buttons)

You can preset up to 5 of your favorite stations on
the Direct Station Buttons (1 . 5) and play a station
of your choice just by pressing the corresponding
button.

1 Press FM/AM or TV/WB repeatedly to
select the desired band.

2 Tune in to the desired station,

3 Hold down one of the Direct Station
Buttons (1 - 5) to which you want to assign
the station for 2 seconds.

When the station has been preset
successfully, the beep sounds and the
indication ",F1 ",F2 F3, F4 or F5
appears in the display,

To play a preset radio station (DSB)

You can listen to the station you want by pressing
the buttons (1 - 5) without selecting the band.
Make sure that the tape has stopped completely.

Note

It 5 stations are already stored on the Direct Station
Buttons, the newly preset station replaces the old one
when the above procedure is completed.

To operate the radio with the remote
control

To turn on the radio, press RADIO ON /
BAND'OFF for more than one second (only while
the tape is in stop mode).

To select a band, press RADIO ON/ BAN D-OFF for
more than one second while the radio is on.

To tune in to or recall a preset station, press PRESET
+ or 7.

To turn off the radio, press RADIO ON /

BAN D - OFF.

Precautions

On batteries

- 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 your Walkman for a long time,
remove the battery to prevent damage rrom battery leakage
and corrosion.

On handling

I Do not leave the unit in a locahon 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.

- We do not recommend the use of tape longer than 90 rrunutes.
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
inserting a cassette.

0n the remote control
Use the supplied remote control only with this unit.

0n 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 at 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
of use.

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

-c1ean the headphones/earphones and remote control plugs
periodically

Troubleshooting

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

The display and the operation are not normal.
I Remove the power sources for 15 seconds or more, and then
set them again.