Sony WM-FS556 User Manual

3-239-205-14 (1)

Sony Corporation © 2002   Printed in Malaysia

Operating instructions

“WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

A

B

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

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.

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-FS555

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.

Holding the Walkman in a hand A

1 Pass the strap through the handle of the

Walkman.

2 Pass one side of the strap through the

ladder lock of the other side.

3 Put your hand between the Walkman and

the strap, then adjust the length of the strap
and fix it. Slot the excess strap into the
handle of the Walkman.

1 Pass the strap through the handle described

above in steps 1 and 2.

2 Tighten the strap at the ladder lock, then

slot the excess strap into the handle of the
Walkman. 

B

3 Put the belt clip on a belt.

C

1 Unfasten the buckle.
2 Open the cassette lid.
3 Release the catch to open the battery

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

Battery life (approximate hours)
(JEITA*)

Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)**

32

50

Sony R6P (SR)

9

15

* 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.

D

Replace the battery with the new one when “

”

flashes in the display.

1 Release the catch to open the battery

compartment lid.

2 Pull the ribbon up slowly and replace the

battery with new one.

Thanks to their secure fit over the ears, the supplied
headphones minimize sound leakage and maintain
high audio quality.

The following procedures are for wearing on the left
ear. E

1 Hook the end of the hanger over the top of

your ear.

2 Turn the hanger along your ear until the

headphone is secure.

Notes on handling the supplied headphones
• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be

particularly careful of the headphone part.

• Do not put force or weight on the unit for a long time

as that may damage or deform the unit.

• Do not leave the unit in a location subject to moisture,

dust, smoke, steam or direct sunlight.

• Clean the plug with a dry soft cloth. A dirty plug may

cause the sound quality to deteriorate.

• Clean the headphone part with a dry soft cloth.
• The earpads may deteriorate after long-term storage

or use. Replace them with EP-Q1 earpads (not
supplied). – FS556 ONLY

1 Unfasten the buckle.
2 Open the cassette lid and place a cassette.
3 Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to

TAPE in the display. Then press SET to
select the tape type. F
No message: normal (TYPE I)
METAL: High-position (TYPE II) or metal
(TYPE IV)

4 Press N.

Adjust the volume with VOLUME.
To increase the volume, turn VOLUME
counterclockwise.

Stop playback*

x

Wind rapidly**

M

 or m

* Playback will switch automatically to the opposite

side when the tape reaches the end of the side.

**If you leave the Walkman after the tape has been

wound or rewound, the battery will be consumed
rapidly. Be sure to press x.

Note
• Do not open the lid of the cassette compartment while

the tape is running.

To select the tape direction
Switch Y to select the desired direction.

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

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D

F

E

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announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to
contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs
adjustment or modification. Thank you.

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