Sony WM-FX488 User Manual

3-245-820-21(2)

Sony Corporation ©2002   Printed in Malaysia

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi 

(au verso)

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

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

“

”   

is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“WALKMAN” est une marque déposée de Sony Corporation.

“

”   

est une marque commerciale de Sony

Corporation.

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).

La marque CE est valable uniquement dans les pays où
elle a force de loi, c’est-à-dire principalement dans les
pays de l’EEE (Espace Economique Européen).

CE 标志的有效性，仅限于那些有法律限制的国家，主要在
EEA（欧洲经济区）国家。

A

B

C

N

M

m

MODEs/d

i

x

DIRY

A

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

Replace the battery with new one when " 

 "

flashes in the display.

Insert a cassette. 

B

Press NPLAY.
Adjust the volume with VOL.

Stop playback

x

STOP

Wind rapidly*

M

 or m

* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or

rewound, the battery will be consumed rapidly. Be
sure to press xSTOP.

Note
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is

running.

To select playback mode
Switch MODE to select the desired mode.

Both sides repeatedly

s

Both sides once from

d

the side facing the
cassette holder (FWD)

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

If the HOLD function is turned on, set the
HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
the G mark to unlock the controls. Make
sure that the tape has stopped completely.

Press FM or AM to select the desired band
and to turn on the radio.

Press PRESET/TUNING +/– 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 +/– for a few
seconds.

To turn off the radio
Press RADIO OFF.

To improve broadcast reception C
•For FM: Extend the headphones/earphones 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), or “MONO” and none
(stereo) for best reception.

•For AM: Reorient the unit itself.

You can preset up to 40 stations.
For Canada and Central/South America: 30 for FM
and 10 for AM.
For other countries: 35 for FM and 5 for AM.

Press FM or AM.

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.

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.

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.

Press FM or AM.

Press ENTER.
The frequency digits will flash in the
display.

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.

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.

Press FM or AM.

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in
the display to TUNE MODE. Then press
SET to display “PRESET”.

Press PRESET/TUNING +/–.

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.

Press and hold PRESET/TUNING +/– until
“- - - -” is displayed. Press ENTER while “- - - -” is
flashing. A preset number will flash in the display.

Press PRESET/TUNING +/– repeatedly to select
the preset number you want to cancel and press
ENTER.

Press FM or AM to select the desired band
and to turn on the radio.

Press and hold FM or 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.)

Press FM or 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 FM or AM, the newly
selected band will be played normally.

Set the HOLD switch in the direction of the G mark
to lock the controls.
The HOLD function only locks the radio operation
buttons, MENU button, SET button, PRESET/
TUNING +/– button and ENTER button.

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MB
(mega bass) in the display. Then, press SET to turn
MB on. With each press, the indications change as
follows.
MB (mega bass) : emphasizes bass sound
No message: off (normal)

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

down the volume or select normal mode.

• Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the volume

is turned up too high.

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.

• 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.

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.

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central and South America)

531 - 1 602 kHz (Other countries)

1.5V DC, battery R6 (size AA) 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 or Carrying pouch (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Battery life* (approximate hours)

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.