Sony WM-FX373 User Manual

Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to AM
or FM.

Tune to the station you want.

To turn off the radio
Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to TAPE (RADIO
OFF).

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

Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to TAPE
(RADIO OFF).

Set NORM•CrO

2

/METAL to match the

tape type.

Insert a cassette and press 

9PLAY.

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.

To emphasize sound
Set the MEGA BASS switch to ON to produce deep
and poweful sound.
Turn the HIGH and LOW controls to get the desired
tone (FX375/FX373/FX173 only).

Stop playback*

p STOP

Fast-forward

)or0

or rewind the tape
Cange sides

DIR (FX375/FX373 only)

Play both sides once MODE to 

Å

(FX375/FX373 only)

Play both sides

MODE to 

a

repeatedly

(FX375/FX373 only)

* When the tape direction is set to Å mode, the

depressed button 

9 PLAY is released automatically

at the end of the reverse side (Auto shut-off function)
(FX375/FX373 only).

FM

(RADIO OFF)

AM TAPE

NORM

CrO

2

/METAL

PLAY

FM

(RADIO OFF)

AM TAPE

TUNING

ST   MONO

DX   LOCAL

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

ON

ON

HIGH

LOW

To play a tape recorded with Dolby*NR
system (FX375 only)
Set DOLBY NR to ON.

* 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.
– 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 select the direction of the tape, set MODE to 

a

for both sides repeatedly or 

Å for both sides once

(from the front side to the reverse side only). If play
begins from the reverse side, the tape stops at the end
or that side (FX375/FX373 only).

9 PLAY

pSTOP

0

2

)

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

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

Poor tape playback quality.
•Clean the headphones/earphones plug.
•Dirty heads.  Clean the unit with a cotton swab

slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.

FM: 87.6-108 MHz (North, Central and South America)

87.5-108 MHz (Saudi Arabia)

AM: 530-1710 kHz (North, Central and South America)

526.5-1606.5 kHz (Saudi Arabia)

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

FX375/FX373/FX177/FX173: 88.5 x 118.6 x 38.2 mm

(3 

1

/

2

 x 4 

3

/

4

 x 1 

9

/

16

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

controls

FX171: 88.5 x 118.6 x 37.6 mm (3 

1

/

2

 x 4 

3

/

4

 x 1 

1

/

2

 inches)

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

FX375/FX373:

Approx.  170 g (6.0 oz)
Approx.  250 g (8.9 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette

FX177:

Approx.  165 g (5.9 oz)
Approx.  250 g (8.9 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette

FX173:

Approx.  165 g (5.9 oz)
Approx.  245 g (8.7 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette

FX171:

Approx.  160 g (5.7 oz)
Approx.  240 g (8.5 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette

Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)/Belt clip (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.