Sony Cassette Player WM FX244 User Manual

3-247-458-13(1)  
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).  
English  
For customers in the United States  
Presetting Radio Stations Precautions  
Owner’s Record  
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).  
Radio  
The model number is located on the bottom and the  
serial number is located inside the battery compartment  
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.  
You can preset up to 40 stations.  
For Canada, the U.S.A. and Central/South America:  
30 for FM and 10 for AM.  
On batteries  
• Do not carry dry batteries with coins or other metallic objects.  
Cassette Player  
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 batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage  
and corrosion.  
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。  
For other countries: 35 for FM and 5 for AM.  
Presetting Automatically Scanned  
Stations  
Operating Instructions  
Mode d’emploi (au verso)  
On handling  
Product registration  
productregistration.  
<http://www.sony.com/productregistration>  
1 Press FM or AM.  
• 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.  
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.  
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.  
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
“WALKMAN” est une marque déposée de Sony Corporation.  
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.  
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic  
mailings about new products, services, and other  
important announcements. Registering your product  
will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event  
that the product needs adjustment or modification.  
Thank you.  
est une marque commerciale de Sony  
Corporation.  
3 If you wish to preset the received station,  
press ENTER while the preset number is  
flashing.  
INFORMATION  
On headphones/earphones  
Road safety  
The received station is preset on preset  
number 1 and the unit starts scanning for  
the next receivable station.  
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.  
WM-FX288/FX244  
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.  
Sony Corporation ©2002 Printed in China  
4 Repeat step 3 until all receivable stations are  
preset.  
You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in  
potentially hazardous situations.  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not  
expressly approved in this manual could void your  
authority to operate this equipment.  
To stop scanning  
Press OFF. The radio is turned off at the same time.  
Preventing hearing damage  
A
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.  
Note  
Preparations  
To Insert Batteries A  
If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations  
replace the old ones when the above procedure is  
completed.  
Caring for others  
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear  
outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.  
1 Slide open the battery compartment lid,  
and insert two R6 (size AA) dry batteries  
with correct polarity.  
Presetting Stations Manually  
AA (R6) x 2  
1 Press FM or AM.  
On maintenance  
FM  
AM  
• Clean the tape head and tape path using a cotton swab and  
commercially available cleaning solvent after every 10 hours of  
use.  
B
C
2 Press ENTER.  
Replace the batteries with new ones when "  
flashes in the display.  
"
The frequency digits and a preset number  
flash in the display.  
FWD  
• 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.  
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+/–.  
REV  
Playing a Tape  
1 Insert a cassette. B  
2 Press NPLAY.  
4 While the frequency digits and the preset  
Adjust the volume with VOLUME.  
number are flashing, press ENTER.  
To  
Press  
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.  
Stop playback  
Wind rapidly*  
xSTOP  
MFF or mREW  
DX•LOCAL  
AVLS  
* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or  
rewound, the battery will be consumed rapidly. Be  
sure to press xSTOP.  
or  
NORM•LIMIT  
To cancel the stored station  
ST•FM MONO  
VOLUME*  
i
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.  
Note  
xSTOP  
MEGA BASS  
ENTER  
Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is  
running.  
MFF  
Playing the preset radio stations  
NPLAY**  
1 Press FM or AM.  
TUNING +/–  
OFF  
Listening to the Radio  
2 Press PRESET+/– to select the stations that  
mREW  
1 If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the  
HOLD switch in the opposite direction of  
the arrow to unlock the controls.  
you want to play.  
PRESET +/–  
HOLD  
AM  
FM  
Using Other Functions  
Locking the controls  
Set the HOLD switch in the direction of the G mark  
to lock the controls.  
2 Press FM or AM to select the desired band  
and to turn on the radio.  
*
There is a tactile dot beside VOLUME on the main unit to show the direction to turn up the volume.  
** The button has a tactile dot.  
3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in to the desired  
station.  
If you hold down TUNING+/– for a few  
seconds, the Walkman starts scanning for  
stations and stops for 3 seconds each time a  
station is tuned. When the desired  
frequency digits appear, press TUNING +/  
– to stop.  
The HOLD function only locks the radio operation  
buttons and MEGA BASS.  
Specifications  
• Frequency range  
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz  
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central and South America)  
531 - 1 602 kHz (Other countries)  
Battery life* (approximate hours)  
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** Sony R6P (SR)  
Emphasizing bass sound  
Press MEGA BASS.  
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display.  
This warranty is valid only in the United States.  
Cette carte n’est valide qu’aux Etats-Unis.  
本保修卡仅限美国使用。  
Tape playback 25  
Radio reception 40  
7.5  
14  
• Power requirements  
3V DC, batteries R6 (size AA) × 2  
To turn off the radio  
Press OFF.  
Notes  
* 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).  
• Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Approx. 91.4 × 115.5 × 37.8 mm (3 58 × 4 58 × 1 12 inches)  
excl. projecting parts and controls  
If the sound is distorted when MEGA BASS is  
activated, turn down the volume of the main unit or  
press MEGA BASS again to turn off the MEGA BASS  
function.  
Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the volume  
is turned up too high.  
• Mass  
To improve broadcast reception C  
Approx. 149 g (5.3 oz) (main unit only)  
• Supplied accessories  
Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)  
Carrying case with belt clip or Carrying pouch (1)  
For FM: Extend the headphones/earphones cord  
(antenna) or adjust DX•LOCAL or ST•FM MONO.  
For AM: Reorient the unit itself.  
Note  
• The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating  
condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Protecting your hearing — AVLS  
(Automatic Volume Limiter System)  
Set AVLS to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept  
down to protect your ears.  
 

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