Sony wm fx 479 owners manual

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RADIO ON/BAND

RADIO ON/BAND
TUNING +l-

ems

AVLS ME

Presetting Radio
Stations (see Fig. B)

You can store radio stations into the
units memory. You can preset up
to 30 radio stations, 5 each for the
FM1, FM2, FM3, FM4, FMS, or AM
bands.

1 Tune in the station you wish to
store. (Follow steps 14 in
"Listening to the Radio)

2 Press and hold one of the 1-5
buttons for more than 2
seconds.

The display flashes twice with a
beep sound, and the station is
preset.

If a station is already stored, the
newly preset station replaces
the old one.

To play the preset radio
stations

1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to
select the band.

2 Press the corresponding button
(1-5) on the unit.

-
Receiving Stations
Outside Your
Country (Excluding
models for Europe,
Saudi Arabia, and
China) (see Fig. I)

The frequency range differs
depending on the area (see the chart
Area indication and frequency
range). If you listen to the radio in
an area with a different frequency
range, change the area indication in
the display.

1 Turn on the radio and press
RADIO ON / BAND for more
than 10 seconds until the area
indication flashes in the
display.

2 While the display is flashing,
press TUNING +/7 to select
either the U" or E
indication.

3 Press RADIO ON/BAND to set
the area indication.

Note

- it you change the frequency range,
all the preset stations Will he
canceled.

Area indication and
frequency range
Area* Frequency range

FM (M Hz) AM(kHz)
71,602

E
U-
* E: European and other countries

U: USA, Canada, and Central and
South America

-
Using Other
Functions

To lock the controls
(see fig- I)
Set the HOLD switch to the

direction of the arrow to lock the
controls.

To empha ize bass sound
(see fig- I-®)

Press MENU repeatedly to set the
cursor to ME in the display.
Then, press SET to select the
desired mode. With each press, the
indications change as follows.
MB (Mega bass): emphasizes

bass sound
No message: off (normal)

Notes

- lt the sound is distorted in the MB
mode, select the no message mode.

- Bass emphasis may not show great
effect it the volume is turned up too
high.

To protect your
hearing-AVLS
(Automatic Volume
Limiter System) function
(see FI9- -®I)

When you set the AVLS function to
active, the maximum volume is
kept down to protect your ears.

Press MEN U repeatedly to set the
cursor to AVLS in the display. Then
press SET to show .

Notes

- If the sound is distorted when you
listen to the bass-boosted sound
with the AVLS function activated,
turn down the volume.

- The AVLS setting may be canceled
when you replace the batteries,

>Additional
Information

-
Precautions

On batteries

I Do not charge a dry battery.

I Do not carry the dry or
rechargeable 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.

I When you do not use the
Walkman for a long time, remove
the battery to avoid any damage
caused by battery leakage and
subsequent corrosion.

On the unit

I Do not drop the unit or give a
shock to the unit, or it may cause
a malfunction.

I 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.

I 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
(PC/32°F). At room temperature,
the display will return to its
normal operating condition.

I If the unit has not been used for
long, set it in the playback mode
to warm up for a few minutes
before inserting a tape.

On tapes longer than 90
minutes

We do not recommend the use of
tapes longer than 90 minutes except
for a long continuous playback.
They are very thin and tend to be
stretched easily.

On headphones/earphones
Road safety

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.

You should exercise extreme
caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.

Preventing hearing damage

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.

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.

-
Maintenance

To clean the tape head and
path

Use the cleaning cassette CHK-lW
(not supplied) every 10 hours of use.

Note
- Use only the recommended cleaning
Cassette.

To clean the exterior

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened
with water. Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner.

Note
- Clean the headphones/earphones
plug periodically.

-
Troubleshooting

The volume cannot be turned up.

appears for AVLS display,
press SET so that @H disappears.

The unit does not operate at all.
I HOLD is activated. Deactivate
HOLD.

The sound is unstable or no

audio.

I Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries
properly.

I Replace all batteries if they are
weak.

The display shows incorrect

information.

I The batteries are weak. Replace
the batteries with new ones.

-
Specifications

Radio section

Frequency range
FM: 65774/87 57108 MHZ (Eastern
Europe)
87.57108 MHz (Other countries)
AM: 5304,710 kHz (North, Central
and South America)
53171,6()Z kHz (Other
countries)

Ta pe sectio n

Frequency response

(Dolby NR off)
Playback: 30714,000 HZ

Output
Headphones/earphones ((7 jack)
Load impedance 87300 ohms

General

Power requirements
3 V DC batteries R6 (AA) x 2/
External DC 3v power sources
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 115.8 x 85 x 33.4 mm (4%
x 3% x 1% inches) incl.
projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 175 g (6.2 oz) /Approx.
255 g (9.0 oz) incl. batteries and a
cassette
Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones or Stereo
earphones (1)
Carrying case (1)

Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice

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-
Presetting Radio
Stations (see Fig. I)

You can store radio stations into the
units memory. You can preset up
to 30 radio stations, 5 each for the
FM1, FM2, FMS, FM4, FMS, or AM
bands.

1 Tune in the station you wish to
store. (Follow steps 1-4 in
Listening to the Radio)

2 Press and hold one of the 1-5
buttons for more than 2
seconds.

The display flashes twice with a
beep sound, and the station is
preset.

If a station is already stored, the
newly preset station replaces
the old one.

To play the preset radio
stations

1 Press RADIO ON / BAND to
select the band.

2 Press the corresponding button
(1-5) on the unit.

-
Receivmg Stations
Outside Your
Country (Excluding
models for Europe
and Saudi Arabia)
(see Fig- I)

The frequency range differs
depending on the area (see the chart
Area indication and frequency
range). If you listen to the radio in
an area with a different frequency
range, change the area indication in
the display.

1 Turn on the radio and press
RADIO ON/BAND for more
than 10 seconds until the area
indication flashes in the
display.

2 While the display is flashing,
press TUNING +/- to select
either the U or E
indication.

3 Press RADIO ON/BAND to set
the area indication.

Note

- it you change the frequency range,
all the preset stations will be
canceled.

Area indication and

frequency range
Area" Frequency range

FM (M Hz) AM (kHz)
E 53 71 602
U

E: European and other countries
U: USA, Canada, and Central and
South America

Using Other
Functions

To lock the controls
(see Fig- I)
Set the HOLD switch to the

direction of the arrow to lock the
controls.

To emphasize bass sound
(see Fig. -®I)

Press MENU repeatedly to set the
cursor to MB in the display. Then,
press SET to select the desired
mode. With each press, the
indications change as follows.
MB (Mega bass) : emphasizes
bass sound
No message: off (normal)

N otes

- it the sound is distorted in the MB
mode, select the no message mode.

- Bass emphasis may not show great
ettect if the volume is turned up too
high.

To protect your
hearing-AVIS
(Automatic Volume
Limiter System) function
(see Fig- I-®)

When you set the AVLS function to
active, the maximum volume is
kept down to protect your ears.

Press MENU repeatedly to set the
cursor to AVLS in the display. Then
press SET to show .

N otes

- it the sound is distorted when you
listen to the bass-boosted sound
with the AVLS tunction activated,
turn down the volume.

- The AVLS setting may be canceled
when you replace the batteries.

>Additional
Information

-
Precautions

On batteries

I Do not charge a dry battery.

I Do not carry the dry or
rechargeable 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.

I When you do not use the
Walkman for a long time, remove
the battery to avoid any damage
caused by battery leakage and
subsequent corrosion.

On the unit

I Do not drop the unit or give a
shock to the unit, or it may cause
a malfunction.

I 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.

I The LCD display may become
hard to see or slow down when
using the unit at high
temperatures (above 40°C/104CF)
or at low temperatures (below
[)C/ 32°F). At room temperature,
the display will return to its
normal operating condition.

I If the unit has not been used for
long, set it in the playback mode
to warm up for a few minutes
before inserting a tape.

On tapes longer than 90
minutes

We do not recommend the use of
tapes longer than 90 minutes except
for a long continuous playback.
They are very thin and tend to be
stretched easily.

On headphones/earphones
Road safety

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.

You should exercise extreme
caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.

Preventing hearing damage

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.

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.

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Ma tenance

To clean the tape head and

path

Use the cleaning cassette CHK-lW
(not supplied) every 10 hours of use.

Note
- Use only the recommended cleaning
cassette.

To clean the exterior

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened
with water. Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner.

Note
- Clean the headphones/earphones
plug periodically

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Troubleshooting

The volume cannot be turned up.
I If " " appears for AVLS display,
pr SET so that @" disappears.

The unit does not operate at all.
I HOLD is activated. Deactivate
HOLD.

The sound is unstable or no

audio.

I Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries
properly.

I Replace all batteries if they are
weak.

The display shows incorrect

information.

I The batteries are weak. Replace
the batteries with new ones.

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Specifications

Radio section

Frequency range
PM: 65774/87.57108 MHZ (Eastern
Europe)
87.57108 MHZ (Other countries)
AM: 53(L1,710 kHz (North, Central
and South America)
53171,602 kHz (Other
countries)

Tape section

Frequency response

(Dolby NR off)
Playback: 307141300 Hz

Output
Headphones/earphones (0 jack)
Load impedance 87300 ohms

General

Power requirements
3 v DC batteries R6 (AA) x 2/
External DC 3v power sources
Dimensions (w/h/d)
FX479:
Approx. 00 x 00 x 00 mm (0% x
0% x 0% inches) incl. projecting
parts and controls
FX477:
Approx. 00 x 00 x 00 mm (0% x
0% x 0% inches) incl. projecting
parts and controls
M ass
Approx. ()0 g (0.0 oz)/Approx. on g
(till oz) incl. batteries and a
cassette
Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones or Stereo
earphones (l)
Carrying case (1)

Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.