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SONY

3

-

858

-

914

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11

(

2

)

Radio

Cassette

Player

Operating

Instructions

waLKman

WALKMAN

is

a

registered

trademark

of

Sony

Corporation.

WM-FX251

©1997

by

Sony

Corporation

Printed

in

Malaysia

OWNER'S

RECORD

The

model

number

is

located

at

the

front

and

the

serial

number

is

located

inside

the

cassette

holder.

Record

the

serial

number

in

the

space

provided

below.

Refer

to

them

whenever

you

call

upon

your

Sony

dealer

regarding

this

product.

Model

No.

WM-FX251

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.

Flowever,

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.

WARNING

•

To

prevent

fire

or

shock

hazard,

do

not

expose

the

unit

to

rain

or

moisture.

•

Do

not

use

headphones

while

driving,

cycling,

or

operating

a

motorized

vehicle.

It

may

create

a

traffic

hazard

and

is

illegal

in

some

areas.

It

can

also

be

potentially

dangerous

to

play

your

headphones

at

high

volume

while

walking,

especially

at

pedestrian

crossings.

You

should

exercise

extreme

caution

or

discontinue

use

in

potentially

hazardous

situations.

•

To

prevent

shock

hazards,

never

open

the

unit

while

it

is

connected

to

the

power

source.

CAUTION

•

Do

not

use

headphones

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.

•

Keep

the

volume

at

a

moderate

level.

This

will

allow

you

to

hear

outside

sounds

and

to

be

considerate

to

the

people

around

you.

ISAFETY

NOTES

ON

POWER

SOURCESl

To

avoid

battery

leakage,

fire,

damage,

explosion,

etc.,

follow

the

descriptions

below.

DANGER

•

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.

WARNING

•

Use

only

the

Sony

AC-E30HG

AC

power

adaptor

(not

supplied).

•

To

disconnect

the

AC

power

adaptor,

only

use

the

plug

and

not

the

cable.

•

Do

not

charge

a

dry

battery.

•

Check

the

O

and

O

on

the

batteries,

and

be

sure

to

insert

them

like

the

illustration

in

this

manual.

CAUTION

•

When

you

are

not

going

to

useyourWalkman

for

a

long

time,

remove

the

batteries

to

prevent

damage

from

battery

leakage

and

corrosion.

Location

of

parts

and

controls

Playing

a

tape

1

Set

N0RM»Cr02/METAL

to

match

the

tape

type.

NORM

Cr02/METAL

I

I

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.

Notes

•

If

the

tape

is

playing

but

no

sound

comes

out,

the

batteries

may

be

weak.

Replace

all

the

batteries

with

new

ones.

•

Do

not

open

the

cassette

holder

while

the

tape

is

running.

To

Press

Stop

playback

■

Fast-forward

►►

or

(For

the

side

facing

or

rewind

the

tape

forward)

◄◄

►►

■

S

TOP

VOLUME

AVLS

N0RM/Cr02/METAL«

DX/LOCAL

Listening

to

the

radio

1

Press

RADIO

ON/OFF.

o

RADIO

ON/OFF

2

Press

BAND

to

select

the

band

(FM1,

FM2,

FM3

or

AM).

Each

time

you

press

the

button,

the

display

changes.

BAND

Press

TUNING

-/

+

to

tune

the

station

you

want.

2“^)

TUNING

(

C^l)

To

turn

off

the

radio

Press

RADIO

ON/OFF.

To

tune

the

station

quickly

Hold

down

TUNING

-/+

in

step

3.

The

frequency

digits

change

quickly.

When

you

release

the

button,

the

frequency

digits

change

slowly.

When

the

desired

frequency

digits

appear,

press

TUNING

-/+

again.

To

improve

broadcast

reception

For

FM,

extend

the

headphones

cord

or

adjust

the

DX/LOCAL.

For

AM,

reorient

the

unit

itself.

Tip

While

listening

to

the

radio,

you

can

switch

to

the

tape

by

pressing

►

PLAY,

or

►►

.

Note

If

the

broadcast

becomes

noisy

when

a

cassette

with

a

metallic

shell

or

label

is

inserted,

remove

the

cassette.

To

listen

to

the

radio

abroad

The

frequency

range

differs

depending

on

the

area.

If

you

listen

to

the

radio

in

an

area

of

different

frequency

range,

change

the

area

indication

in

the

display.

1

Press

BAND

for

about

10

seconds

while

the

radio

is

turned

on.

2

Press

TUNING

-

or

+

to

change

the

area

indication.

("U":

U.S.A.

and

Canada,

"E":

European

and

other

countries).

3

Press

BAND

to

set

the

frequency

range.

.

Notes

•

If

you

change

the

frequency

range,

all

the

preset

stations

will

be

canceled.

•

When

you

want

to

cancel

during

a

change

of

the

area

indication.

Press

BAND

after

pressing

TUNING

-

or

+,

all

the

preset

stations-will

be

canceled.

To

preset

radio

stations

You

can

store

radio

stations

into

the

unit's

memory

You

can

preset

up

to

20

radio

stations,

5

for

each

FM1,

FM2,

FM3

or

AM

bands.

1

Press

RADIO

ON/OFF.

o

RADIO

ON/OFF

2

Tune

in

the

desired

station

by

using

the

BAND

and

TUNING

-

or

+.

Press

a

preset

number

(1-5)

for

2

seconds,

the

displayed

frequency

will

flash

with

a

beep

sound

and

the

station

is

stored.

If

a

station

is

already

stored,

the

new

station

replaces

the

old

one.

To

play

the

preset

radio

stations

Press

BAND

to

select

the

band,

and

then

press

the

corresponding

preset

button.

Precautions

•

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

wind

the

headphones

cord

around

the

unit.

The

buttons

may

be

kept

pressed,

causing

unnecessary

battery

usage.

•

Do

not

use

cassettes

longer

than

90

minutes

except

for

long

continuous

playback.

•

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

inserting

a

cassette.

•

For

cleaning

the

case,

use

a

soft

cloth

slightly

moistened

with

mild

detergent

solution.

Do

not

use

alcohol,

benzine

or

thinned.

If

you

have

any

questions

or

problem

concerning

your

Walkman,

please

consult

your

nearest

Sony

dealer.

Specifications

•

Frequency

range

For

U

area

indication:

FM:

87.5-108MHz

(0.1

MHz

step)

AM:

530-1710kHz

(10kHz

step)

For

E

area

indication:

FM:

87.5-108MHz

(0.05MHz

step)

AM:

531-1602kHz

(9kHz

step)

•

Power

requirements

3V

DC

batteries

AA

(R6)

x

2/Extemal

DC

3V

power

sources

•

Dimensions

115

x

90.5

x

34.4

mm

(4

\

x

3

s

/

8

x

1

3

/

8

inches)

(w/h/d)

incl.

projecting

parts

and

controls

•

Mass

Approx.

150g

(5.3

oz)

Approx.

285g

(10.1

oz)

incl.

batteries,

a

tape

and

headphones

•

Supplied

accessories

Stereo

headphones

(1)/Carrying

case

(1)

Troubleshooting

The

volume

is

not

turned

up.

•

AVLS

is

set

to

LIMIT.

The

sound

is

unstable

or

no

audio.

•Insert

two

size

AA

(R6)

batteries

properly.

•

Replace

all

batteries

if

they

are

weak.

The

display

shows

incorrect

information

•The

display

may

show

incorrect

information

or

the

preset

stations

may

not

be

recalled

correctly

when

you

use

the

unit

for

the

first

time,

or

when

you

have

left

the

unit

without

batteries

for

a

long

time.

In

these

cases,

turn

the

tape

and

radio

off

and

then

press

BAND

for

about

10

seconds,

you

will

hear

a

beep

sound

through

the

headphones

and

the

memories

of

all

the

preset

stations

will

be

canceled.

Reset

these

functions

again.

Poor

tape

playback

quality.

•Clean

the

headphones

plug.

•Dirty

heads.

Clean

them

with

a

cotton

swab

slightly

moistened

with

cleaning

fluid

or

alcohol.

Design

and

specifications

are

subject

to

change

without

notice.

Preparations

To

Insert

batteries

This

warranty

is

valid

only

in

the

United

States.

DC

IN

3V

Battery

life

(approximate

hours)

Sony

alkaline

Sony

*

*

LR6

(SG)

R6P

(SR

)

*

#

playback

22

7

$

&

radio

33

13

$

#

Notes

•

When

you

do

not

use

the

unit

for

a

long

time,

remove

the

batteries

to

prevent

damage

from

battery

leakage

and

corrosion.

•

When

the

batteries

become

weak,

the

sound

will

be

unstable

or

cannot

be

heard.

In

such

case,

replace

both

batteries.

•

When

replacing

batteries,

replace

both

batteries

within

30

minutes;

otherwise

all

the

memories

will

be

canceled.

•

If

the

battery

compartment

lid

comes

off,

attach

it

as

shown.

XI

SONY.

Tape

Cassette

Player/'Recorder/CD

Player

/Mi

m

Disc

DAT/Radio/Heed

Phone/Speaker/MIC/F%rsonals

LIMITED

WARRANTY

SONY

ELECTRONICS

INC.

("SONY”)

warrants

this

Product

(including

any

accessories)

against

defects

in

matenal

or

workmanship

as

follows:

1.

LABOR:

For

a

penod

of

90

days

from

the

date

of

purchase,

if

this

Product

is

determined

to

be

defective;

Sony

will

repair

the

Product

at

no

charge,

or

pay

the

labor

charges

to

any

SONY

authorized

service

facility.

After

the

Warranty

FVod,

you

must

pay

for

all

labor

charges.

2.

PARTS:

In

addition.

SONY

will

supply,

at

no

charge;

new

or

rebuilt

replacements

in

ex¬

change

for

defective

parts

for

a

period

of

one

(1)

year

After

90

days

from

the

date

of

purchase

labor

for

removal

and

installation

is

available

from

SONY

authorized

service

facilities

or

a

Sony

Service

Center

at

your

expense

To

Obtain

warranty

service

you

must

take

the

Product,

or

deliver

the

Product

freight

prepaid,

in

either

its

original

packaging

or

packaging

affording

an

equal

degree

of

protection,

to

any

autho¬

rized

SONY

service

facility.

This

warranty

does

not

cover

customer

instruction,

installation,

set

up

adjustments

or

signal

reception

problems.

This

warranty

does

not

cover

cosmetic

damage

or

damage

due

to

acts

of

God,

accident,

misuse,

abuse

negligence

commercial

use

or

modification

of,

or

to

any

part

of

the

Product,

including

the

antenna.

This

warranty

does

not

cover

damage

due

to

improper

operation

or

maintenance

con¬

nection

to

improper

voltage

supply,

or

attempted

repair

by

anyone

other

than

a

facility

authorized

by

Sony

to

service

the

Product.

This

warranty

does

not

cover

Products

sold

AS

IS

or

WITH

ALL

FAULTS,

or

consumables

(such

as

fuses

or

batteries).

This

warranty

is

valid

only

in

the

United

Stales.

Proof

of

purchase

in

the

form

of

a

bill

of

sale

or

receipted

invoice

which

is

evidence

that

the

unit

is

within

the

Warranty

period

must

be

presented

to

obtain

warranty

service

REPAIR

OR

REPLACEMENT

AS

PROVIDED

UNDER

THIS

WARRANTY

IS

THE

EXCLUSIVE

REME¬

DY

OF

THE

CONSUMER.

SONY

SHALL

NOT

BE

LIABLE

FOR

ANY

INCIDENTAL

OR

CONSE¬

QUENTIAL

DAMAGES

FOR

BREACH

OF

ANY

EXPRESS

OR

IMPLIED

WARRANTY

ON

THIS

PRODUCT.

EXCEPT

TO

THE

EXTENT

PROHIBITED

BY

APPLICABLE

LAW,

ANY

IMPLIED

WAR¬

RANTY

OF

MERCHANTABILITY

OR

FITNESS

FOR

A

PARTICULAR

PURPOSE

ON

THIS

PRODUCT

IS

LIMITED

IN

DURATION

TO

THE

DURATION

OF

THIS

WARRANTY.

Some

states

dn

not

allow

the

exclusion

or

limitation

of

incidental

or

consequential

damages,

or

allow

limitations

on

how

long

an

implied

warranty

lasts,

so

the

above

limitations

or

exclusions

may

not

apply

to

you.

In

addition,

if

you

enter

into

a

service

contract

with

the

Sony

Partnership

within

90

days

of

the

date

of

sate

the

limitation

on

how

long

an

implied

warranty

lasts

does

not

apply

to

you.

This

wananty

gives

you

specific

legal

rights,

and

you

may

have

other

rights

which

vary

from

state

to

state

To

use

external

power

•For

house

current:

Connect

AC-E30HG

AC

power

adaptor

(not

supplied)

to

the

DC

IN

3V

jack.

The

polarity

of

the

plug

•

For

12V/24V

car

battery:

Connect

the

recommended

DCC-E130L

or

DCC-E230

car

battery

cord

to

the

DC

IN

3V

jack.

For

your

convenience

SONY

ELECTRONICS

INC.

has

established

telephone

numbers

for

frequent

ly

asked

questions:

To

locate

the

servicer

or

dealer

nearest

you.

call:

For

service

assistance

or

resolution

of

a

service

problem,

call:

SONY

CUSTOMER

RELATIONS

CENTER

1-(800)-282-2848

For

Product

information

or

operation,

cad:

SONY

CUSTOMER

INFORMATION

CENTER

(2011-368-9272

or

write

to:

Sony

Customer

Information

Center

One

Sony

Drive

Park

Ridge,

New

Jersey

07650-8003

For

an

accessory

or

part

not

available

from

your

authorized

dealer,

call:

To

use-the

carrying

case

1-(BOO)-488-SONY

(7669)