Sony WM-FX229 Leaflet

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1

Press the RADIO ON/
OFF button.

2

Press the BAND
button to select the
band (FM1, FM2, FM3
or AM).

3

Press the TUNING +/–
buttons to tune in
the desired station.

To adjust the volume

Set the VOL control.

To turn off

Press RADIO ON/OFF.

Improving FM reception
Extend the headphones cord or adjust the FM SENS
(FX221 for U.S.A., Canada and Central and South
America/FX227/FX229/FX421/FX421V/FX423), FM
MODE (FX221 for other countries) or LOCAL/DX
(FX425) switch.

Improving AM reception
Rotate the Walkman.

Notes

• If you keep pressing the TUNING + or – button, the frequency

digits go up or down quickly. And when you release, the
frequency digits go up or down step by step. When the desired
station is heard, press the TUNING + or – button again to stop the
tuning.

• The ST (stereo) indication comes on in the display when receiving

an FM stereo broadcast.

• If you press the 9 PLAY, 0 or ) button while listening to the

radio, the tape operation begins.

• If you have inserted a cassette with a metallic shell or label, and

interference in radio reception occurs, remove the cassette.

You can preset up to 20 radio stations, 5 for each FM1,
FM2, FM3  and AM bands.

1

Press the RADIO ON/
OFF button.

2

Tune in the desired
station by using the
BAND and
TUNING +/– buttons.

3

Press the ENTER
button to enter the
presetting mode.

The PRESET indication
comes on and starts
flashing.

4

Press one of the
PRESET buttons 1 to
5 within ten seconds
of flashing.

The PRESET indication and
the preset number flash.

5

Press the ENTER
button within ten
seconds of flashing.

The PRESET indication
and the preset number light.

To recall the preset station
Press the BAND button to select the band, and then press
the corresponding preset button.

BAND

RADIO 

ON/OFF

ENTER

BAND

b

1

2

3

4

5

ENTER

RADIO 

ON/OFF

With the supplied belt clip, you can wear your Walkman
on a belt for convenient use.

Lift the tab slightly and
push down with your
finger to remove the belt
clip from the Walkman.

Align the belt clip with
the grooves on the back
of the Walkman and
slide the belt clip up
until you hear a click, to
firmly attach it to the
Walkman.

Concerning Road Safety

Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any
motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your
headsets 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 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 at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear
outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

•Do not expose the Walkman to extreme temperatures, direct

sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never
leave the Walkman in a car parked in the sun.

•Do not wind the headphones cord around the Walkman.

The buttons may be kept pressed, causing unnecessary battery
usage.

•Prolonged use may contaminate the tape head. If sound

drop-out or excessive noise occurs, clean the head and tape
path with alcohol.

•Clean the headphones plug periodically for optimum sound.
•Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to clean the case.

If the battery compartment lid is detached by an accidental drop,
excessive force etc., attach it as illustrated in the numbered
order.

If you have any question or problem concerning your Walkman,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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1

TUNING

TUNING

Radio Frequency

For U area indication:

FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz (0.1 MHz step)
AM: 530 – 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)

For E area indication:

FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz (0.05 MHz step)
AM: 531 – 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)

Power Requirements

3 V DC Batteries AA (R6) 

×

 2

External DC 3 V power sources

Battery Life
(approximate hours when using the batteries specified below)

Battery

Playback

Radio

Sony Alkaline LR6 (SG)

16 hours

33 hours

Sony R6P (SR)

4.5 hours

13 hours

Dimensions

116.5 x 86.3 x 34.6 mm (4

5

⁄

8

 x 3

1

⁄

2

  x 1

3

⁄

8

 in.) (w/h/d)

incl. projecting parts

Mass

210 g (7.5oz) incl. batteries

Supplied Accessories

– Stereo headphones (1)
– Belt clip (1)

Optional Accessories

– AC power adaptor AC-E30HG

Your dealer may not handle some of the optional accessories listed
above. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

This warranty is valid only in the United States.

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DX

LOCAL

DX

LOCAL

FM SENS

ST

FM MODE

MONO

The frequency range differs depending on the area. If
you listen to the radio in an area of different frequency
range, change the area indication in the display. To
change it, press the ENTER button while the radio is
turned on. Press and hold the BAND button until the
area indication flashes. Then, press the BAND button
again to change the area indications (“U”: USA, Canada
and Central and South America; “E”: European and other
countries). Press the ENTER button to set the frequency
range.

Notes

• If you change the frequency range, all the preset stations in the

memory will be canceled.

• For E area indication, the hour display is on a 24-hour cycle.

When you use the Walkman for the first time or when
you have left the Walkman without batteries for a long
period of time, the display may show incorrect
information or the preset stations may not be recalled
correctly. If this happens, remove the batteries, and leave
until the display goes off. Then insert the batteries and
turn on again.
The memories of all the preset stations and the current
time will be canceled.
Reset these functions to the desired stations and time.