Sony WM-FS555 Manual

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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 TV/WEATHER or FM/AM to select

the desired band and to turn on the radio.

3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in to the

desired station. Hold down TUNING +/–
for a few seconds to scan for stations.

Press RADIO OFF.

•For TV/WEATHER/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 FM MODE. Then press SET to
switch between “LOCAL” and none (DX) for best
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•For AM: Reorient the unit itself.

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

1 Press TV/WEATHER or FM/AM.
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.

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 preset.

To stop scanning
Press 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.

• If stations cannot be preset automatically, preset

stations manually.

1 Press TV/WEATHER or FM/AM.
2 Press ENTER.

The frequency digits and a preset number
flash in the display.

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 +/–.

4 While the frequency digits and the preset

number are flashing, press ENTER.

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.

To cancel the stored station
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.

1 Press TV/WEATHER or FM/AM.
2 Press PRESET +/–.

Turn the HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow
to lock the controls.
The HOLD function only locks the radio operation
buttons, MENU button and SET button.

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Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MB in
the display. Then, press SET to turn MB (mega bass)
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.

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Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AVLS in
the display. Then press SET to show “AVLS”.
The maximum volume is kept down to protect your
ears.

• Do not carry dry batteries with coins or other metallic objects.

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 the Walkman for a long time,

remove the battery to avoid any damage caused by battery
leakage and subsequent corrosion.

• 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.

• 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 again.

• Before opening or closing the cassette lid, be sure to wipe off

water, dust or sand on the exterior of the Walkman. (The
Walkman is not water-resistant 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 not be able to open the

cassette lid because of sudden change in air pressure inside
the Walkman, which happens after 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.
If they are accidentally dropped into water or get wet, dry
them with a soft cloth. Never use an electric hair dryer.

• If the Walkman or the headphones/earphones are immersed

in salt water, be sure to wash them in non-running fresh 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 from closing tightly, and water may leak in. Brush
off 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.

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.

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.

Keep the volume to a moderate level. This will allow you to
hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around
you.

• 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.

• Clean the headphones/earphones plugs periodically.

• The battery is weak. Replace the battery with a new one.

• Remove the battery for 30 seconds or more, and then insert it

again. If 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 from the memory.

• 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.

• Set the Y switch firmly to the correct position.

TV: 2 - 13 ch
WEATHER: 1 - 7 ch
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central and South America)

531 - 1 602 kHz (Other countries)

1.5 V DC,  battery size AA (R6) 

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Approx. 102.3 

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 117.5 

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 43.2 mm (4 

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(excluding projecting parts and controls)

Approx. 219 g (7.8 oz) (main unit only)

Stereo headphones or earphones (1)
Hand strap with belt clip (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

 

 

 

 

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