Sony WM-FX455 Leaflet

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Wear the “L” marked side to the left ear and the “R” marked side
to the right ear.

You can store radio stations into the unit’s memory.
You can preset up to 20 radio stations, 5 for each
band.

Tune to the station you want.

Press hold 1-5 buttons for more than 2
seconds.

The display flashes twice with a beep sound,
the station is preset.
If a station is already stored, the new station
replaces the old one.

To play the preset radio stations
Press BAND to select the band, and then press 1-5
buttons to tune in a stored station.

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.

1 Turn on the radio and press ENTER for about 3

seconds to flash the display.

2 Press BAND for about 3 seconds while the

display is flashing and then the “U” area
indication flashes. While the “U” area indication
is flashing, press BAND to change the area
indication. Each press of the BAND changes the
area indication (eg. “E”n“U”n“E”...) (“U”:
U.S.A., Canada, and Central and South America,
“E”: Europe and other countries).

3 Choose either the “U” or “E” area indication and

then press ENTER to set the area indication.

• 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.

To turn off the radio
Press RADIO ON/OFF.

To tune the station quickly
Hold down TUNING +/– in step 3.  The frequency
digits change quickly.  When you release the button
scanning begins and automatically stops when it
receives a station.

To improve broadcast reception
For FM, extend the headphones cord or adjust FM
MONO/ST or LOCAL/DX.
For AM, reorient the unit itself.

If the broadcast becomes noisy when a cassette with a
metallic shell or label is inserted, remove the cassette.

1

2

3

4

5

                                      (EIAJ*)

playback

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7

radio

33

13

                        (EIAJ*)

playback

24

7.5

radio

33

13

* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electric

Industries Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF
series cassette tape)

• Replace both batteries while the “E” indication

appears in the display; otherwise all the memories
will be canceled.

• The battery life may shorten depending on the

operation of the unit.

• If the battery compartment lid comes off, attach it as

shown.

• For house current: Connect AC-E30HG AC power

adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack.  The
polarity of the plug is as shown.

• Specifications for AC-E30HG varies for each area.

Check your local voltage and the shape of plug before
purchasing.

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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:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

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 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.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the

unit to rain or moisture.

• Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or

operating a motorized vehicle.  It may create a traffic
hazard and is illegal in some areas.  It can also be
potentially dangerous to play your headphones at
high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian
crossings.  You should exercise extreme caution or
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

• To prevent shock hazards, never open the unit while

it is connected to the power source.

• 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.

• Keep the volume at a moderate level.  This will allow

you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to
the people around you.

To avoid battery leakage, fire, damage, explosion, etc.,
follow the descriptions below.

• 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.

• Use only the Sony AC-E30HG AC power adaptor

(not supplied).

• To disconnect the AC power adaptor, only use the

plug and not the cable.

• Do not charge a dry battery.
• Check the 

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insert them like the illustration in this manual.

• When you are not going to use your Walkman for a

long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.

The instructions in this manual are for WM-FX455 ,
WM-FX453 and WM-FX451. Before you start reading,
check your model number. WM-FX455 is the model
used for illustration purposes. Any differences in
operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“FX455 only”.

The volume is not turned up.
•AVLS is set to LIMIT.

The sound is unstable or no audio.
•Insert two size AA  (R6) batteries properly.
•Replace all batteries if they are weak.

The display shows incorrect information
•The display may show incorrect information or the

preset stations may not be recalled correctly when
you use the unit for the first time, or when you
have left the unit without batteries for a long time.
In these cases, remove the batteries, and wait until
the display disappears.  Then insert batteries and
turn the unit on again.
The preset stations and the current time will be
canceled.  Reset these functions again.

Poor tape playback quality.
•Dirty heads.  Clean them with a cotton swab

slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.

•Clean the headphones plug.

Press ENTER.

The hour and minute digits flash.

Press HOUR and MINUTE until you set
the time within 10 seconds of flashing.

Press ENTER.

The clock starts.

The clock is on a 12-hour system.

• 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.

• Do not wind the headphones cord

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

• Do not use cassettes longer than 90

minutes except for long continuous
playback.

• 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.

• For cleaning the case, use a soft cloth

slightly moistened with mild detergent
solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or
thinner.

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

For U area indication:
FM: 87.5-108MHz
AM: 530-1710kHz
For E area indication:
FM: 87.5-108MHz
AM: 531-1602kHz

3V DC batteries AA (R6)  x 2/External DC 3V
power sources

112.5 x 87.3 x 35.2 mm (4 

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 x 1 

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16

 inches)

(w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls

Approx.  155g (5.5 oz)
Approx.  235g (8.3 oz) incl. batteries and a
cassette

Stereo headphones (1)/Belt clip (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

ENTER

HOUR

MINUTE

TUNING

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ENTER

Select NORM or CrO

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/METAL to match

the tape type.

Insert a cassette and press 

9 PLAY.

Stop playback

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Fast-forward

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or rewind the tape

forward)

To limit the maximum volume
automatically
Set AVLS 

(Automatic Volume Limiter System)

 to

LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept down to
protect your ears, even if you turn the volume up.
To cancel the AVLS function, set AVLS to NORM.

CrO

2

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METAL

NORM

• To switch the playback side, set DIR to 

9 or (.

• To select  the direction of the tape, set MODE to 

Å

to play both sides of the tape once, or 

a to play

both sides repeatedly.

• FX455/FX453 only: To emphasize deep bass sound,

press MEGA BASS and “MEGA BASS” will appear
during radio and tape operations. To cancel the
MEGA BASS function, press MEGA BASS again.

• FX455 only: To listen to a tape recorded with the

Dolby* NR system, press DOLBY NR and “a” will
appear during tape operations. To cancel the DOLBY
NR function, press DOLBY NR again.

* 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.

• When you set AVLS to LIMIT:

– the MEGA BASS effect is reduced (FX455/FX453

only).

– turn down the volume, if the bass-boosted sound

becomes distorted or unstable.

• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is

running.

PLAY

Press RADIO ON/OFF.

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

Each time you press the button, the display
changes.

Press TUNING +/– to tune the station
you want.

RADIO 

ON/OFF

BAND

3-858-915-52 (1)

©1997 by Sony Corporation

Printed in Malaysia

WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
WALKMAN est une marque déposée de Sony Corporation.

LOCAL   DX

FM MONO   ST

Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi (au dos)

The model number is located at the front and the serial
number is located inside the cassette holder.  Record
the serial number in the space provided below.  Refer
to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. 
Serial No.  

HOUR

MINUTE

TUNING

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