Sony walkman wm-fx495 User Manual

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Sony Corporation © 2003   Printed in Malaysia

Operating Instructions

Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-
free vegetable oil based ink.

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.

is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

The model number is located at 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. WM-FX495
Serial No.

Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/
productregistration.
<http://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.

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.

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-FX495

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.

A

1 Slide and open the battery compartment

lid, and insert one size AA (R6) dry battery
with correct polarity.

Replace the battery with new one when " 

 "

flashes in the display.

Attach it as illustrated.

B

1 If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the

HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
the G mark on the main unit or the arrow
on the remote control to unlock the
controls.

2 Insert a cassette.
3 Press Y (play)•DIRECTION on the main

unit, or if using the remote control, press
Y

 (play)•x (stop).

Adjust the volume with VOL.

When adjusting the volume on the Walkman
Set the VOL control on the remote control at maximum.

When adjusting the volume on the remote control
Set the VOL control on the Walkman slightly above the
appropriate level.

Note on the cassette holder
When opening the cassette holder, press the x button
and make sure the tape is stopped by checking through
the cassette window, then slide the OPEN switch.
If the cassette holder is opened before the tape is
stopped, the tape may loosen and be damaged.

Switch playback to

Y

•DIRECTION during

the other side

playback

Stop playback

x

•RADIO OFF

Switch playback to

Y

•x for 2 seconds or

the other side

more during playback

Stop playback

Y

•x once during

playback

Fast forward*

FF during stop

Rewind*

REW during stop

Play the same side from

REW during playback

the beginning (Auto
Play function)

Play the other side from

FF during playback

the beginning (Skip
Reverse function)

* If Y•x on the remote control is pressed during fast

forward or rewind, the Walkman switches to
playback.

To select playback mode
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MODE
in the display.
Then press SET to select the desired mode.

Both sides repeatedly

s

Both sides once from

d

the side facing the
cassette holder

Set the HOLD switch to the direction of the G mark
on the main unit or the arrow on the remote control
to lock the controls.

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MB
(MEGA BASS) in the display. Then, press SET to
show “z”. With each press, the indications change
as follows:
z

 : emphasizes bass sound (MEGA BASS)

No message: off (normal)

Notes
• If the sound is distorted with the mode “MB”, turn

down the volume of the main unit or select normal
mode.

• Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the

volume is turned up too high.

When you set the AVLS function to active, the
maximum volume is kept down to protect your
ears.

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AVLS in
the display. Then press SET to show “z”.

Note
The AVLS function will be cancelled when you replace
the battery.

B

1 If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the

HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
the G mark on the main unit or the arrow
on the remote control to unlock the
controls.
Make sure that the tape has stopped
completely.

2 Press FM/AM or TV/WB (weather)

repeatedly to select the desired band and to
turn on the radio.

3 Press PRESET/TUNING + or – to tune in to

the desired station.
If the signal is strong, you can scan for
stations. Press MENU repeatedly to set the
cursor in the display to TUNE MODE and
press SET to display “MANUAL”. Then
hold down PRESET/TUNING + or – for a
few seconds.

To turn off the radio
Press x•RADIO OFF.

To improve broadcast reception C
•For FM/TV/WB: 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 switch between
“LOCAL” and none (DX) for best reception.

•For AM: Reorient the unit itself.

TV: 2 - 13 ch

WB (Weather): 1 - 7 ch

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz

AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz

Headphones (i) jack Load impedance 8 - 300 

Ω

1.5V DC battery size AA (R6) x 1

Approx. 81.1 x 111.2 x 29.3 mm (3

1

⁄

4

 x 4

1

⁄

2

 x1

3

⁄

16 

 in.), excl.

projecting parts and controls

Approx. 137 g (4.9 oz) (main unit only)

Stereo headphones or earphones with remote control (1)
Carrying case (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.

A

B

Y

Y

•x (RADIO

C

x

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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