Sony walkman wm-fx488 User Manual

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

1 Press TV/WB or FM/AM.
2 Press and hold 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 4 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

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 them

manually.

1 Press TV/WB or FM/AM.
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 +/– and press ENTER.
The first available preset number will flash in
the display.

4 While the preset number is flashing, select the

preset number you want using PRESET/
TUNING +/– 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.

1 Press TV/WB or FM/AM.
2 Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in

the display to TUNE MODE. Then press SET
to display “PRESET”.

3 Press PRESET/TUNING +/–.

To cancel a stored station
1 Follow the procedure above and in step 3, select

the station you want to cancel and then press
ENTER. The frequency digits will flash in the
display.

2 Press and hold PRESET/TUNING +/– until

“- - - -” is displayed. Press ENTER while “- - - -” is
flashing. A preset number will flash in the display.

3 Press PRESET/TUNING +/– repeatedly to select

the preset number you want to cancel and press
ENTER.

1 Press TV/WB or FM/AM repeatedly to select

the desired band and to turn on the radio.

2 Press and hold TV/WB or FM/AM 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 TV/WB or FM/AM again to select the

station while the desired preset station is
being played.

Notes
• If there are no stations stored, the DAPS function does

not work.

• 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/WB or FM/AM, the
newly selected band will be played normally.

• 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 your Walkman for a long time,

remove the battery to prevent damage from battery leakage
and 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 it again.

TV: 2 - 13 ch

WB (Weather): 1 - 7 ch

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz

AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz

1.5V DC, battery size AA (R6) x 1

Approx. 83.6 x 112.0 x 28.3 mm (3 

3

⁄

8

 

×

 4 

1

⁄

2

 

×

 1 

1

⁄

8

 inches)

excl. projecting parts and controls

Approx. 138 g (4.9 oz) (main unit only)

Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)
Carrying case with belt clip(1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Tape playback

35

9

Radio reception 40

14

* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics

and Information Technology Industries Association). (Using
a Sony HF series cassette tape)

**When using a Sony LR6(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.

 

 

 

 

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 the 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.

• 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.

If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669

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

Trade Name:

SONY

Model No.:

WM-FX488

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:

680 Kinderkamack Road,
Oradell,  NJ 07649 USA

Telephone No.:

201-930-6972

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.