Sony Walkman WM-FX28 User manual

SONY 3-756-810-21 (1)
WALKMAN
Radio Cassette Player
wu-FX28
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Operating
Instructions
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WALKMAN
is
a
trademark
of
Sony
Corporation,
Sony
Corporation
©
1993
Printed
in
Malaysia
OWNER'S RECORD
The model number is located on the bottom 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-FX28
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
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.

Featuring
AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System)
The AVLS selector allows you to limit the maximum volume of
your Walkman personal stereo without degrading the sound
quality. :
When the AVLS selector is set to either position 1 or 2
{around 95 dB, 85 dB respectively), the volume will be kept at
a moderate level! without the degradation of the sound quality,
even if you attempt to turn the volume up higher.
When the AVLS selector is set to either position 1 or 2, the
playback sound may be distorted or unstable according to the
music (especially bass boosted part). If this happens, turn
down the volume.
When the AVLS selector is turned off, you will be able to enjoy
the full volume capability of your Walkman personal stereo.
Getting Started
Using with Batteries
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AA(R6) x 2
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Insert
two
AA
(R6)
batteries
in
correct
polarity.
Notes
:
:
*
When
you
are
not
going
to
use
your
Walkman
for
a
long
time,
remove
the
batteries
to
prevent
damage
from
battery
leakage
and corrosion. -
When
the
batteries
become
weak,
the
BATT
indicator
will
glow
faintly
and
the
sound
will
be
distorted
or
unstable.
In
such a case, replace both batterios.
Replace both batteries within 15 minutes, and do not to
remove
them
for
at
feast
15
minutes
once
they
are
replaced,
or all the memories will be canceled.
Using External Power Sources
You can connect the following external power sources
through the DC IN 3 V jack located on the right side.
(When you plug a cord into the DC IN 3 V jack, the
internal batteries are automatically bypassed.)
* House current using an AC-E30L AC power adaptor
* 12 V car battery using a DCC-E130L car battery cord
Note
Use only the recommended AC-E30L
AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do
not
use
any
other
AC
power
adaptor.
Polarity
of
the
plug
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Setting
the
Clock
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Setting Current time
1 set the FUNCTION
selector to TAPE.
2 Press the MODE button
twice to enter the
current time setting
mode.
3 Set the time by using
thé HOURI/MIN buttons
within 10 seconds of
flashing.
4 Press the MODE button 3; mr
once
to
return
to
the
pm
ad
Lf
current time display.

Setting the Alarm
1 set the FUNCTION |
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2 Press the MODE button
+ once to enter the alarm
“getting mode.
3 Set the alarm time by
using the HOUR/MIN
buttons within 10
seconds of flashing.
4 Press the MODE button
twice to return to the
current time display.
5 press the ALARM
ON/OFF button to set
the alarm on.
To stop the alarm Press the ALARM STOP button,
To cancel the alarm setting | Press the ALARM ON/OFF
button.
The ALARM and ON indicators
will go off.
Notes.
¢ The hour display does not advance even when the minute
. display returns to “00” after “59”.
* You can hear the alarm from inside of the Walkman and also
through the headphones when operating the tape player and
radio, _
¢ The hour display is on a 12-hour cycle.
¢ Even if you do not press the ALARM STOP button, the alarm _
will automatically stop after 10 minutes or so.
* The preset alarm time will not be canceled even if you press
the ALARM STOP button.

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1 Insert a cassette.
2 Set the FUNCTION
selector to TAPE.
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4 Press the <4 PLAY button.

Press @ STOP.
To wind the tape
To adjust the volume Set the VOLUME control.
Notes on playing cassettes
¢ Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long
continuous playback.
° {f your Walkman has not been used for a fong time, run the
Walkman for a few minutes before inserting a cassette.
¢ Avoid winding the headphones cord around the Walkman.
The buttons may be kept pressed, causing unnecessary
battery usage.
¢ Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running.

1 Set the FUNCTION
selector to RADIO. {
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_ TAPE RADIO
FUNCTION
2 Press the BAND button
to select the band. .
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3 Press the TUNING +/-
buttons to tune in the
desired station.
Set the FUNCTION selector to
é TAPE.
To adjust the volume | Set the VOLUME control.
Notes
¢ When you press the TUNING — or + button for more than half a
second, the automatic tuning begins, and then automatically
stops everytime a station is received.
. ihe stop the automatic tuning, press the TUNING — or + button’
in. .
The STEREO indicator appears on the display when receiving a
stereo broadcast.
¢ The automatic tuning may occasionally miss the best tuning point
for a radio station. If this happens, press the TUNING — or +
button to adjust the tuning.
¢ If you have inserted a cassette with a metallic shell or label, and
interference in radio reception occurs, remove the cassette.
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' Presetting Stations
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: 3 Press the ENTER button
to enter the presetting
mode.
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@ppears
and
starts
flashing.
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Preset
the
station
‘into
the
memory
moins
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‘by
using
the
(Gig
buttons
1
to
10.
The
PRESET
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indicator
will
go
off
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after
5
seconds.
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To preset stations on buttons 6 to 10, first press DS
the +5 button and then press a button from 1 to 5.
Both the +5 indicator and then the PRESET indicator
_ @ppear in the display and go off after 5 seconds.
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Note
To stop the presetting procedure just after pressing the ENTER
. button, press the ENTER button again. The PRESET indicator will go
: Off.
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‘To recall the preset station
‘Press the corresponding preset button.
‘The PRESET indicator appears and goes off after 5
seconds.
‘To recall preset stations on buttons 6 to 10, first press
-the +5 button and then press a button from 1 to 5. Both
‘the +5 indicator and then the PRESET indicator appear in
‘the display and go off after 5 seconds.

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if the Display Shows Incorrect information
improving AM reception
Rotate the Walkman.
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Changing the AM Tuning Interval
The AM tuning interval is factory preset to 10 kHz in
order to match the local frequency allocation system. If
you use the receiver in an area where the frequency
allocation system is based on 9 kHz interval, change the
position of the switch with a thin instrument.
If you change the interval, the memories of all the preset
stations, the current time, and the alarm time will be canceled.
When you use the Walkman for the first time or when you
have left the Walkman without batteries for a long period
of time, the display may show incorrect information or the
preset stations may not be recalled correctly. If this
happens, using a thin instrument, change the AM tuning
interval which is illustrated above to the other position -
and reset it to the original position.
The memories of all the preset stations, the current time,
and the alarm time will be canceled.
After that, set the clock to the current time again.

_Using the Belt Clip
ith the supplied belt clip, you can wear you Walkman
on a belt for convenient use.
Removing the Belt Clip
Lift the tab slightly and push down with your finger to
‘remove the belt clip from the Walkman.
Attaching the Belt Clip
Align the beit clip with the grooves
on the back of the Walkman and
slide the bett clip up until you hear a
Click, to firmly attach it to the
Walkman.
Specifications
Radio Frequency
FM: 87.5 ~ 108 MHz
i AM: 530 — 1,710 kHz
Power Requirements
3 V DC Batteries AA (R6) x 2
Extemal DC 3 V power sources
Battery Life
(approximate hours when using the batteries specified below)
Playback
Sony Alkaline AMS (N) 39 ho
| SonySUM-3(NS) | 4Shours | 16 hours |
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Supplied Accessories
- Stereo headphones (1)
— Beit clip (1)
Optional Accessories
1 AC power adaptor AC-E30L
, =Car battery cord DCC-E130L
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Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information,
Design and specifications aré subject to change without notice.