Sony wm fx 890 owners manual

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3-259-100-41(1)

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Radio Cassette Player

Operating Instructions

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

We muqmn is a registered trademark cl 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).

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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.

For customers in the United States
Owner's Record

The model number is located on 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 No. WMrFX890

Serial No.

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.

INFORMA110N

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. if this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures

e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

e increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

This device complies with Part 15 of the rcc Rules. operation is sulryect to the following two

conditions:

(I) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference 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

EIVIIA -)

(-FWD (fonuard) side

VOL
HOLD
REW -
V FF+
MODE
4>'I

Plug in firmly.

V0 L*

SET -
MENU -

HOLD -'1
4>~REPEAT** °
REWI- REVIEW -
I ._
FF/ - CUE

* 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.

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To prevent fire, do not cover
the ventilation of the apparatus
with newspapers, tablercloths,
curtains, etc. And dont 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.

0 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

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
E!

Charge the rechargeable battery
before using it for the first time.

1 Insert the supplied
rechargeable battery NHA
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 the battery
power remaining.

The CHG lamp will go off
when the battery is fully
charged.

Notes

0 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 malfunction.

When to replace]
charge the battery

Replace or charge the battery
when E flashes in the display.

Battery life* (Approx. hours)

Sony alkaline LR6 (56)

Tape playback 50
Radio reception 56
Rechargeable battery

N H - 14W M (A )

Tape playback 30
Radio reception 34

Sony alkaline LRG (SG)M and
Rechargeable NH-14WM (A)

Tape playback 80

Radio reception 90

Measured value by the standard
of )EITA (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).

N ates

- 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.

Playing a Tape
E]

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 4>°REPEAT on the
main unit and adjust the
volume with VOL. (On the
remote control, press
4>(play) 0 I(stop)r)

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

Operation on the main
unit

TD Press

Switch 4F 'REPEAT
playback to during playback
the other side

Stop playback I (stop)

Repeat the 4 'REPEAT
current track for 2 seconds or
(Repeat Single more during
Track function) playback
To stop {1 single
rcpmt, prcss
4 > - REPEAT
once.

Fast forward* FF/CUE during
stop

Rewind REW/REVIEW
during stop

Search Press and hold

forward during FF / CUE and

playback (CUE) release it at the
point you want

_ Search Press and hold

control at maximum. backward REW/REVIEW

' during and release it at
Operation on the remote playback the point you
control (REVIEW) want
To Press Play the next FF / CUE once or
Switch <>-l for 2 ac . reptatedly
playback to seconds or more succeeding 9 during playback

the other side during playback

Stop playback 4D I once
during playback

Repeat the 4D ' I twice
current track during playback
(Repeat Single To stop a single
Track function) repeat, press

tracks from the

beginning

(AMS**)

Play the REW/REVIEW
current track / once or
previous 8 repeatedly
tracks from during playback
the beginning

(AMS*)

4 > - I once.

Fast forward FF + during
stop

Rewind REW 7 during
stop

Search Press and hold

forward during FF + and release
playback (CUE) it at the point

you want

Search Press and hold
backward REW m and
during release it at the
playback point you want
(REVIEW)

Play the next FF + once/
track/ repeatedly

succeeding 9 during playback
tracks from the

beginning

(AMS**)

Play the REW 7 once/
current track/ repeatedly
previous 8 during playback
tracks from

the beginning

(AMS**)

Play the other FF + for 2

side from the seconds or more
beginning during stop
(Skip Reverse

function)

Play the same REW m for 2
side from the seconds or more
beginning during stop
(Rewind Auto

Play function)

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
(Rewind Auto stop

Play function)

Press 4>- REPEAT (on the
remote control, press 4>- I )
during fast forward or rewind to
start playback.

Automatic Music Sensor

To skip a long blank space
(BL SKIP function)

On the remote control:
1 Press MODE repeatedly to
show BL SKIP.

On the main unit:

1 Press MENU repeatedly to set
7 (the cursor) in the display
to BL SKIP.

2 Press SET to show I.

* 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.

(turn over)

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FF +
REW -
ENTER
SET
MENU
RADIO ON/BAND - 323:) om
- OFF

TUNE/ PRESET -/+

RADIO OFF

SPEED CONTROL --

Terminals Terminals

Terminals

Listening to the
Radio E

1 Press RADIO ON/ BAND
to turn on the radio

2 Press RADIO ON/ BAN D
repeatedly to select AM or
FM.

3 Press MENU on the main
unit repeatedly and set the
cursor in the display to
TUNE MODE

4 For manual tuning

6) Press SET to choose
MANUAL.

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

For preset tuning

(D Press SET to choose
PRESET.

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

To turn off the radio
Press RADIO OFF .

To improve the broadcast

reception

0 For AM: Reorient the unit
itself.

0 For FM: 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
choose from MONO
(monaural), LOCAL or none
(stereo) for best reception.

To operate from the
remote control

To turn on the radio, press
RADIO ON/BAND-OFF for
more than 1 second (while the
tape is in stop mode only).

To select the band, press RADIO
ON/BANDIOFF for more than 1
second while the radio is on.

To tune in or recall a preset
station, press FF + or REW ,_

To turn off the radio, press
RADIO ON/BAND'OFF.

Presetting Radio
Stations

You can preset up to 30 stationsi
20 for FM and 10 for AM (for the
JPri area, up to 16 stations~8 for
FM and 8 for AM).

Only if available. See Receiving
Stations Outside Your Country/
Region.

Presetting
Automatically Scanned
Stations

1 Press RADIO ON / BAND
to turn on the radio.

2 Press RADIO ON / BAND
repeatedly to select AM or
FMr

3 Press and hold ENTER for
more than 3 seconds.

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

4 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.

5 Repeat step 4 until all
receivable stations are
presetr

To stop scanning

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

Notes

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

I If stations cannot be preset
automatically, preset them
manually.

Presetting Stations
Manually

1 Press RADIO ON / BAND
to turn on the radio.

2 Press RADIO ON / BAND
repeatedly to select AM or
FMr

3 Press ENTER.

The frequency digits will
flash in the display.

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

The preset number will
flash in the display

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

Notes

- If you cannot complete step 4 or 5
while the indicators are flashing,
repeat from step 3.

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

Playing the Preset
Radio Stations

1 Press RADIO ON / BAN D
to turn on the radio.

2 Press RADIO ON / BAND
repeatedly to select AM or
FM.

3 Press MENU repeatedly to
set the cursor in the
display to TUNE MODEr
Then press SET to display
PRESET.

4 Press TUNE / PRESET +
or -r

To cancel a stored station

1 Follow the procedure above
and in step 4, select the preset
number you want to cancel and
then press ENTER. The
frequency digits will flash in
the display.

2 Press and hold TUNE/PRESET
+ or m. The frequency digit
starts running up or down.
Keep holding down the button
until A A c - is displayed.

3 Press ENTER while - c c c" is
flashing. A preset number will
flash in the display.

4 Press ENTER to cancel the
stored station.

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

1 Press RADIO ON / BAND
to turn on the radio.

2 Press RADIO ON / BAND
repeatedly to select AM or
FM.

3 Press and hold RADIO
ON / BAND 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)

4 Press RADIO ON / BAND
again to select the station
while the desired preset
station is being played

N otes

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

- Until a station is selected in step 4,
the DAPS function turned on in
step 3 will continue.

Receiving
Stations Outside
Your Country/
Region (Excluding
European, Saudi Arabian,
and Chinese models)

1 Press RADIO ON/ BAN D
to turn on the radio

2 Press ENTER.
The frequency digits will
flash in the display.

3 Press and hold RADIO
ON / BAND until "Eur,
USA or JPn flashes

4 Press RADIO ON/ BAN D
repeatedly to select "Eur,
USA or JPn and press
ENTER.

5 Tune in to and store
stations as necessary
following the procedure of
Listening to the Radio
and "Presetting Radio
Stations.

Area indication and
frequency range

Area Frequency range
FM (MHz) AM(kHz)

Eur 87.5 - 108 531 1 602
USA 87.5 - 108 530 A 1 710
JPn 76.0 A 90.0 531 r 1 710

Eur :European and other
countries / regions
USA : USA, Canada, and Central
and South America
IPn: Japan

Using the Menu

Adjusting Playback
Modes

On the remote control:

Press MODE repeatedly. With
each press, the indications
change.

On the main un
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 r 'des repeatedly (:3
both sides once 7)
from the FWD side

Emphasizing Sound

On the remote control:

1 Press SOUND repeatedly. With
each press, the indications
change.

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)

On the main unit:

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.

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.

0n the remote control:

Hold down MODE for more than
10 seconds until AVLS appears
in the display.

On the main unit:

Press MENU repeatedly in the
playback, stop or radio mode to set
the cursor in the display to AVLS.
Then press SET to show -H.

To cancel the AVLS function
0n the remote control:

Hold down MODE again for
more than 3 seconds until
AVLS disappears.

On the main unit:

Press SET so that - disappears
from the display.

Using Other
Functions

Adjusting the Tape
Playback Speed

You can adjust the playback
speed using SPEED CONTROL.
Turn SPEED CONTROL to:

7 (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.

Precautions

For the customers in the USA and
Canada

RECYCLING NICKEL MEI'AL HVDRIDE
BATIERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride ballelies
ale recyclable.

You can help pleselye our
cuviroruucui by returning your a
used rechargeable bananas to 0
the collccuon and recycling 0.
loccilion neared you,

Fol more inlormanun Icgcudlng rccycllng ui'
lecllalgeable batteries. call loll free l-800-
X. 83'], or vnil http://www.rbrc.org/,

Caution: Do niil handle damaged or leaking
Nickel Metal Hydllde battorIeA.

On charging

- The supplied charging stand can be
used only with this unit. No other
model can be charged using this stand.

- Remove the Ac power adaptor from
the wall outlet as soon as possible after

the rechargeable battery has been

charged. Overchargmg may damage
the rechargeable battery.

The charging stand and the

rechargeable battery may become

warm during charging, but this is not a

problem.

Do not tear off the film on the

rechargeable battery

Use only the supplied charging stand to

charge the supplied rechargeable

battery.

Be Sure not to shortrurcuit the battery

When you carry it with you, use the

supplied carrying case. If you are not

using the case, do not carry the battery
with other metallic obiects such as keys,
rings in your pocket.

If the rechargeable battery is new or has

notbeen used for a longtime, it may

not be charged completely until you
use it several times

On batteries

- Do not charge a dry battery

- Do not carry the dry or rechargeable
batteries with coins or other metallic
objects. It can generate heat ii the
pos be and negative terminals of the
batteries are accidentally contacted by a
metallic obiccr.

- When you are not going in use the
math unit for a long rimc, remove the
battery lo prevent any damage from
battery leakage and cormsuin.

On AC power adaptor

. Use only the supplied Ac power
adaptor (for charging stand) Do not
use any other Ac power adaptor

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Polarity of
the plug
- Connect the Ac power adaptor m an
easily accessible AC outlet. Should you
notice an abnormality in the AC power
adaptor, disconnect it from the AC
outlet immediately.
- Do not touch the Ac power adaptor
with wet hands.

On handling

- Do not leave the unit in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subiect 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 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
ll'C/SZT). At room temperature, the
display will return to up normal
operating condition.

0 If the unit has not been used for long,
set it in the playback mode to warm up
for a few minutes before you start using
again.

On the remote control

Use the supplied remote control only
with this unit.

On headphones/
earphones

Road safety

Do not use headphones/earphones while
driving, cycling, or operah'ng 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, espeClally at
pedestrian crossmgs.
You should exercise extreme caution or

' )ntinue use in potentially hazardous
s tuations.

Preventing hearing
damage

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 volume or discontinue use

Caring for others

Keep the volume in 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,
usmg a cumin swab and commercially
available cleaning solvent after every in
hours of use.

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

- Clean the headphones /earphones and
remote control plugs periodically.

I Clean the battery case terminals (both
inside and outside) and the terminals
periodically with a cotton swab or soft
cloth as illustrated.

Troubleshooting

The sound drops out or comes
with excessive noise.

- Clean the headphones/ earphones
and remote control plugs.

The unit does not operate at all.

- Charge the battery or replace the
dry battery with a new one.

- HOLD is activated. Deactivate
HOLD.

Tape operation is not possible.

- Insert a cassette tape.

The volume cannot be turned up.

- lf AVLS is on, turn it off.

The display and the operations

are not normal.

- Remove the power sources for 15
seconds or more, and then set
them again.

SpeCIflcations

Radio section

Frequency range
FM: 75.0 . 90.0 MHz (Japan)
87.5 r 108 MHz (other
cuunlrics/ regions)
AM: 531 , i 710 kHz (Japan)
530 . i 710 kHz (North,
Central, and South America)
531 r I 602 kHz (other
countries /regions)
Tape section
Frequency response
Playback 40 r 15 000 Hz
0 utput
Headphones (Q) rack
Load impedance 8 r 300 {2

General

Power requirements
1.5 V
Rechargeable battery
One R6 (size AA) battery
Dimensions (w/h/dl
Approx. 77.1 x 108 u x 22.5 mm
(31/3 x 4% x 1%: inches) excl. proiccling
parts and controls
M as
Approx. 153 g (5.4 oz) (main unit only)
Supplied accessories
Ac power adaptor (1), Battery case (1)
Stereo headphones or earphones with
remote control (1), Charging stand (1)
Rechargeable battery (NH714WM(A),
1.2 v, 1 350 mAh (min), Nier-l) (1)
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
Carrying pouch (1)

DeSIgn and specifications are subject to
change without notice

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

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