Sony Cassette Player FS221 User Manual

3-229-657-13 (1)  
English  
Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs in t h e U.S.A.  
OWNER’S RECORD  
The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is  
located inside the cassette holder. Record these numbers in the  
spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you  
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
On h e a d p h o n e s/e a rp h o n e s  
Ro a d sa fe t y  
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.  
WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.  
WALKMAN es marca registrada de Sony Corporation.  
To  
Press  
Usin g Ot h e r Fu n ct io n s  
Lo ckin g t h e co n t ro ls  
Turn the HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow  
to lock the controls.  
The hold function only locks the radio operation  
buttons, MENU button and SET button.  
Ra d io  
Stop playback*  
Wind rapidly**  
x
M or m  
The C-Tick mark on the Walkman is valid  
only for the products marketed in Australia.  
Ca sse tte Pla ye r  
Model No. _________________ Serial No.___________________  
* Playback will switch automatically to the opposite side  
when the tape reaches the end of the side (FS422ST/  
FS421 only).  
**If you leave the Walkman after the tape has been  
wound or rewound, the batteries will be consumed  
rapidly. Be sure to press x.  
You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in  
potentially hazardous situations.  
La marca C-Tick del Walkman es válida  
solamente para los productos  
comercializados en Australia.  
Operating instructions  
Manual de instrucciones (inverso)  
INFORMATION  
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:  
Pre ve n t in g h e a rin g d a m a g e  
Em p h a sizin g b a ss so u n d D  
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 volume or discontinue  
use.  
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MB in  
the display. Then, press SET to turn MB (mega bass)  
on. With each press, the indications change as  
follows.  
MB (mega bass) : emphasizes bass sound  
No message: off (normal)  
Note  
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is  
running.  
Ca rin g fo r o t h e rs  
Keep the volume to a moderate level. This will allow you to hear  
outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.  
To se le ct t h e t a p e d ire ct io n  
Switch Y to select the desired direction.  
Notes  
On m a in t e n a n ce  
To clean the tape head and path, Use the cleaning cassette  
CHK-1W/ C-1KW (not supplied) every 10 hours of use.  
Use only the recommended cleaning cassette.  
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.  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• 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.  
– 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.  
List e n in g t o t h e Ra d io  
1 If the HOLD function is on, turn the HOLD  
switch in the opposite direction of the arrow  
to unlock the controls.  
WM-FS422ST/FS421/FS221  
Sony Corporation ©2001 Printed in Malaysia  
Pro t e ct in g Yo u r He a rin g — AVLS  
(Au t o m a t ic Vo lu m e Lim it e r Syst e m )  
Make sure that the tape has stopped  
completely.  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
The display show s incorrect information.  
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AVLS in  
the display. Then press SET to show “AVLS”.  
The maximum volume is kept down to protect your  
ears.  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not  
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to  
operate this equipment.  
2 Press TV, WB (Weather), FM or AM to select  
• The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries with new ones.  
the desired band and to turn on the radio.  
The display and the operation are not normal.  
3 Press TUNING +/ – to tune in to the desired  
station. Hold down TUNING +/ – for a few  
seconds to scan for stations.  
• Remove the batteries for 30 seconds or more, and then insert  
them again. If this does not solve the problem, remove the  
batteries and leave the unit without batteries for 30 minutes or  
more, and then insert them again. In this case, preset the  
stations again, since the preset stations are erased from the  
memory.  
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If you have any questions about this product, you may call:  
Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669  
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or write to:  
Pre ca u t io n s  
On b a t t e rie s  
Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers,  
FL 33913  
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To t u rn o ff t h e ra d io  
• 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 the Walkman for a long time,  
remove the battery to avoid any damage caused by battery  
leakage and subsequent corrosion.  
Press OFF.  
The cassette holder cannot be opened.  
Declaration of Conformity  
• Open the rubber cap, then open the cassette holder. When the  
cassette holder opens, remember to close the rubber cap to  
prevent intrusion of water.  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
WM-FS421/ FS221  
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To im p ro ve t h e b ro a d ca st re ce p t io n  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
For TV/WB/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) for best  
reception. D  
Address:  
680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,  
The sound is distorted.  
• Set the Y switch firmly to the correct position (FS422ST/  
FS421 only).  
NJ 07649 USA  
201-930-6972  
Telephone No.:  
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On h a n d lin g  
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.  
• 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.  
• Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long  
continuous playback.  
• 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 again.  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
• Frequency range  
TV: 2 - 13 ch  
WB (Weather): 1 - 7 ch  
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz  
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central and South America)  
531 - 1 602 kHz (Other countries)  
For AM: Reorient the unit itself.  
Pre se t t in g Ra d io St a t io n s  
You can preset up to 40 radio stations, 7 for TV, 4 for  
WB, 24 for FM and 5 for AM, .  
Pre p a ra t io n s  
To u se t h e ca rryin g b e lt A  
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• Pow er requirements  
3 V DC batteries size AA (R6) × 2  
Ajust it as illustrated.  
• Dimensions (w /h/d)  
Pre se t t in g Au t o m a t ica lly Sca n n e d  
St a t io n s  
Approx. 107.3 × 123.3 × 51.5 mm (4 14 × 4 78 × 2 18 inches),  
excluding projecting parts and controls  
On w a t e r re sist a n ce  
To in se rt b a t t e rie s B  
• Before opening or closing the cassette holder, be sure to wipe  
off water, dust or sand on the exterior of the Walkman. (The  
Walkman is not water-resistant with the cassette holder open.)  
• Since water in the headphones/ earphones jack may cause rust,  
cover it with the attached rubber cap when the headphones/  
earphones are not in use.  
• Since the Walkman is airtight, you may not be able to open the  
cassette holder because of sudden change in air pressure inside  
the Walkman, which happens after being transported on a  
plane or moving from a warm place to a cold place. To open the  
cassette holder see “Troubleshooting”.  
• Mass  
1 Open the cassette holder.  
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1 Press TV, WB (Weather), FM or AM.  
Approx. 282 g (10.0 oz) (main unit only)  
2 Release the catch to open the battery  
compartment lid and insert two size AA  
(R6) dry batteries with correct polarity.  
• Supplied accessories  
Stereo headphones or earphones (1)  
Belt clip (1)  
2 Press 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 3 seconds when a station is  
received.  
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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Ba t t e ry life (a p p ro xim a t e h o u rs)  
(JEITA*)  
Tape  
playback  
Radio  
reception  
• The supplied headphones/ earphones are not meant to be  
immersed in water or come in continuous contact with water. If  
they are accidentally dropped into water or get wet, dry them  
with a soft cloth. Never use an electric hair dryer.  
• If the Walkman or the headphones/ earphones are immersed in  
salt water, be sure to wash them in non-running fresh water.  
Never wash them under running water, and never use soap or  
detergent.  
• Any sand or dust on the rubber packing will prevent the  
cassette holder from closing tightly, and water may leak in.  
Brush off the dust once in a while.  
• We recommend the packing to be changed every year.  
Replacement packing is available at an authorized Sony Service  
Facility.  
3 If you wish to preset the received station,  
press ENTER while the preset number is  
flashing.  
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** 32  
40  
14  
1
Sony R6P (SR)  
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The received station is preset on preset  
number 1 and the unit starts scanning for  
the next receivable station.  
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)  
**When using Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry  
batteries (produced in Japan).  
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4 Repeat Step 3 until all receivable stations are  
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AV  
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A
P
F
M
M
O
D
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B
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preset.  
Note  
To st o p sca n n in g  
• The battery life may be shorter depending on the  
operating condition, the surrounding temperature and  
battery type.  
Press OFF. The radio is turned off at the same time.  
MENU  
SET  
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  
stations manually.  
Th is w a rra n t y is va lid o n ly in t h e Un it e d St a t e s.  
Est a g a ra n t ía e s vá lid a so la m e n t e e n lo s EE. UU.  
Wh e n t o re p la ce t h e b a t t e rie s C  
ENTER  
Replace the batteries with the new ones when “  
flashes in the display.  
To re p la ce t h e b a t t e rie s  
Pre se t t in g St a t io n s Ma n u a lly  
2
1 Release the catch to open the battery  
1 Press TV, WB (Weather), FM or AM.  
compartment lid.  
2 Press ENTER.  
2 Push the # side of the battery to remove the  
The frequency digits and a preset number  
flash in the display.  
batteries and replace them with new ones.  
3 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 +/ –.  
Pla yin g a Ta p e  
1
VOLUME  
1 Open the cassette holder and insert a  
cassette.  
4 While the frequency digits and the preset  
MENU  
SET  
2 Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to  
TAPE in the display. Then press SET to  
select the tape type.  
number are flashing, press ENTER.  
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Notes  
ENTER  
• 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.  
No message: normal (TYPE I)  
METAL: High-position (TYPE II) or metal  
(TYPE IV). D  
PRESET +/–  
x
Display  
3 Press N.  
To ca n ce l t h e st o re d st a t io n  
M
Adjust the volume with VOLUME.  
TUNING +, –  
TV, WB, FM, AM  
Follow the procedure above and in step 3, press and  
hold TUNING +/ – until “- - - -” is displayed and  
select the preset number you want to cancel using  
PRESET +/ –. Press ENTER while “- - - -” is flashing.  
N
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Air outlet  
Y (FS422ST/FS421 only)  
Pla yin g t h e p re se t ra d io st a t io n s  
OFF  
1 Press TV, WB (Weather), FM or AM.  
Rubber cap  
HOLD  
2 Press PRESET +/ –.  
FS422ST/FS421  
 

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