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Connect the AC power adaptor AC-E30HG (not
supplied) to the DC IN 3 V jack and to the mains. Do not
use any other AC power adaptor.
Specifications for AC-E30HG varies for each area. Check
your local voltage and the shape of plug before
purchasing.
To use the belt clip
With the supplied belt clip, you can wear your Walkman
on a belt for convenient use.
To remove the belt clip
To attach the belt clip
Connecting the Headphones/
Earphones
2
2
1 Connect the headphones/earphones to 2.
2 Wear the “L” marked side to the left ear and the “R”
marked side to the right ear.
If the earphones do not fit to your ears or the sound is
unbalalnced, turn round the earphones a little to fit to
your ears firmly.
p
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REW
FF
z Operating the Walkman
Playing a Tape
1 Open the cassette holder and insert a cassette.
2 Make sure the HOLD function is turned off.
If it is on, slide the HOLD switch to turn it off.
3 Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to TAPE in
the display.
Then press SET to select the tape type.
No message: normal (TYPE I)
METAL: CrO
2 (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV)
4 Press œ (play) to start playing then adjust the
volume.
When adjusting the volume on the Walkman (FX487
only)
Set the VOL control on the remote control at maximum.
When adjusting the volume on the remote control
(FX487 only)
Set the VOL control on the Walkman slightly above the
appropriate level.
Note on the cassette holder
When opening the cassette holder, press the p (stop) button and
make sure the tape is stopped by checking through the cassette
window, then slide the OPEN switch.
If the cassette holder is opened before the tape is stopped, the
tape may loosen and be damaged.
TAPE
HOLD
VOL
SET
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MENU
HOLD
œ
VOL
TAPE
HOLD
VOL
SET
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MENU
Sony Corporation 1998 Printed in Malaysia
Radio Cassette Player
Operating Instructions
z Getting Started
Preparing a Power Source
Dry Battery
Open the battery compartment lid, and insert two size
AA (R6) dry batteries with correct polarity.
If the battery compartment lid comes off
When to replace the batteries
Replace the batteries when “n” flashes in the display.
The battery remainder mark has 3 steps to show the
remaining battery power.
The battery power is full.
The battery power is decreasing.
The batteries are exhausted.
Replace them with new ones.
Notes
•The battery remainder mark may temporarily show a lower
level during fast forwarding or rewinding or use in extremely
low temperatures.
•When replacing batteries, replace both batteries within 30
seconds; otherwise all the memories including the preset radio
stations will be canceled.
Battery life (Approx. hours) (EIAJ*)
Tape playback Radio reception
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG) 24 38
Sony R6P (SR) 7.5 14
* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries
Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)
Note
•The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the
unit.
For maximum performance we recommend that you use
alkaline batteries.
3-861-494-13(1)
Listening to the Radio
VOL
HOLD
RADIO ON
/BAND
p•RADIO OFF
TUNING +/–
VOL
HOLD
RADIO ON/BAND
p•RADIO OFF
TUNING +/–
1 Make sure the HOLD function is turned off.
If it is on, slide the HOLD switch to turn it off.
2 Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio.
3 Press RADIO ON/BAND repeatedly to select FM1,
FM2, FM3 or AM.
4 Press TUNING+/– to tune in to the desired station.
If you keep pressing TUNING+/– for a few seconds,
the Walkman will start tuning to the stations
automatically.
To turn off the radio
Press p•RADIO OFF .
WM-FX487/FX485/FX483
For the customers in the U.S.A.
OWNER'S RECORD
The model number is located at the bottom and the serial
number is located inside the cassette holder. Record the model
and serial numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. _________________ Serial No.___________________
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:
– 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.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for WM-FX487, WM-
FX485 and WM-FX483. Before you start reading, check
your model number. WM-FX487 is the model used for
illustration purposes. Any differ2ences in operation are
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “FX487 only”.
WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
1
2
To select playback mode
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MODE in the
display. Then press SET to select the desired mode.
To play Select
Both sides repeatedly a
Both sides once from the side Å
facing the cassette holder
To play a tape recorded with Dolby* NR system
(FX487/FX485 only)
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to a NR
(Dolby noise reduction) in the display. Then press SET to
show “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.
FX487 FX485/FX483
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FF
p
REW
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FF
p
REW
SET
MENU
MODE aNR
FX487
FX485/FX483
FX487
FX485/FX483
FX487
SET
MENU
MODE aNR MODE
FX485 FX483
FX487
FX485/FX483
turn over m
To Press
play the other side œ
(play)
during playback
stop playback p
fast forward FF during stop
rewind REW during stop
play the same side from the REW during playback
beginning (Rewind Auto
Play function)
play the other side from the FF during playback
beginning (Skip Reverse
function)
OPEN
Polarity of
the plug