Sony WM-FS473 User Manual
Listening to the radio
1
Press RADIO ON/OFF.
2
Press BAND repeatedly to select FM or
AM.
AM.
3
Press TUNING +/– to tune in to the
station you want.
station you want.
To turn off the radio
Press RADIO ON/OFF.
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.
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.
Playing a tape
1
Open the cassette holder and insert a
cassette. Then close the cassette holder
and lock the buckle.
cassette. Then close the cassette holder
and lock the buckle.
2
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor
to TAPE in the display.
Then press SET to select the tape type.
No message: normal (TYPE I)
METAL: CrO
to TAPE in the display.
Then press SET to select the tape type.
No message: normal (TYPE I)
METAL: CrO
2
(TYPE II) or metal (TYPE
IV)
Presetting radio
stations
stations
You can store radio stations into the unit’s memory.
You can preset up to 16 radio stations for FM and 8
stations for AM.
You can preset up to 16 radio stations for FM and 8
stations for AM.
To tune in to and store stations
automatically (Auto Memory Scanning
function)
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.
2 Press BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM.
3 Press ENTER until “A” appears in the display.
automatically (Auto Memory Scanning
function)
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.
2 Press BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM.
3 Press ENTER until “A” appears in the display.
The Walkman starts searching and storing
stations.
When a station is stored, the preset number
appears.
stations.
When a station is stored, the preset number
appears.
Note
If some stations are already stored, the new stations
replace the old ones.
replace the old ones.
To improve broadcast reception
For FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord or
adjust FM MODE (Press MENU repeatedly to set
the cursor to FM MODE in the display, then press
SET to choose from “DX” or “LOCAL”, or “MONO”
or “ST”).
For AM, reorient the unit itself.
For FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord or
adjust FM MODE (Press MENU repeatedly to set
the cursor to FM MODE in the display, then press
SET to choose from “DX” or “LOCAL”, or “MONO”
or “ST”).
For AM, reorient the unit itself.
Tip
While listening to the radio, you can switch to the tape
by pressing
by pressing
( (play), 0 or ) .
Note
If the broadcast becomes noisy when a cassette with a
metallic shell or label is inserted, remove the cassette.
metallic shell or label is inserted, remove the cassette.
Location of parts and controls
AM
FM
Tips
• To switch the playback side, press
œ.
• To emphasize deep bass sound, press MENU
repeatedly to set the cursor to MEGA BASS in the
display. Then, press SET to show “ON”.
To cancel the MEGA BASS function, press SET so that
“ON” disappears.
display. Then, press SET to show “ON”.
To cancel the MEGA BASS function, press SET so that
“ON” disappears.
Notes
• When you turn on AVLS:
- the MEGA BASS effect is reduced.
- turn down the volume if the bass-boosted sound
becomes distorted or unstable.
- turn down the volume if the bass-boosted sound
becomes distorted or unstable.
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is
running.
To store stations manually (Manual
Memory function)
You can preset the stations in any order.
Memory function)
You can preset the stations in any order.
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.
2 Press BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM.
3 Press ENTER.
2 Press BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM.
3 Press ENTER.
The frequency digits and a preset number flash in
the display.
the display.
4 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+/–.
using TUNING+/–, and select a preset number
using PRESET+/–.
5 While the frequency digits and the preset number
are flashing, press ENTER.
6 Tune in to a station using PRESET+/–.
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.
2
VOL
SET
MENU
ENTER
TUNING+/–
PRESET+/–
RADIO ON/OFF
BAND
BATT
)
0
(
p
œ
MENU
SET
MEGABASS
RADIO
ON/OFF
BAND
TUNING
FM MODE
FM MODE
TAPE
To cancel the stored station
Follow the procedure above and in step 3, instead of
tuning in to a station, press and hold TUNING+/–
until “- - - -” is displayed. Press ENTER while
“- - - -” is flashing.
Follow the procedure above and in step 3, instead of
tuning in to a station, press and hold TUNING+/–
until “- - - -” is displayed. Press ENTER while
“- - - -” is flashing.
To play the preset radio stations
Press BAND to select the band, and then tune in to a
station using PRESET +/–.
Press BAND to select the band, and then tune in to a
station using PRESET +/–.
Receiving stations
outside your country
outside your country
(excluding models for
Europe and Saudi Arabia)
Europe and Saudi Arabia)
The frequency range differs depending on the area
(see the chart “Area indication and frequency range”).
If you listen to the radio in an area of different
frequency range, change the area indication.
(see the chart “Area indication and frequency range”).
If you listen to the radio in an area of different
frequency range, change the area indication.
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the radio.
2 Press ENTER.
3 Press and hold BAND until the area indication
2 Press ENTER.
3 Press and hold BAND until the area indication
flashes in the display.
4 Press BAND repeatedly to select the following area
“Eur”, “JPn” or “USA” and press ENTER.
5 Tune in to and store stations as necessary following
the procedure of the “Listening to the radio” and
“Presetting radio stations”.
“Presetting radio stations”.
Note
If you change the frequency range, all the preset stations
will be canceled.
will be canceled.
Area indication and frequency range
Area*
frequency range
FM (MHz)
FM (MHz)
AM (kHz)
Eur
87.5–108
531–1,602
JPn
76–90
531–1,710
USA
87.5–108
530–1,710
* Eur: European and other countries
JPn: Japan
USA: North, Central, and South America
USA: North, Central, and South America
3
Press
( (play).
To limit the maximum volume
automatically
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AVLS in
the display. Then press SET to show “
automatically
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AVLS in
the display. Then press SET to show “
”. The
maximum volume is kept down to protect your ears,
even if you turn the volume up. To cancel the AVLS
function, press SET so that “
even if you turn the volume up. To cancel the AVLS
function, press SET so that “
” disappears.
AVLS
To
Press
Stop playback
p
Fast-forward
) or 0
or rewind the tape*
*Notes on fast-forward and rewind
• Check tape direction and choose
) or 0
accordingly.
• If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or
rewound, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be
sure to press
sure to press
p.
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