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Listening to the Radio
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.
Each group automatically memorizes the last station you
listened to. When you turn on the radio, the group number
you listened to last time, and then the frequency digits and
preset number if you listened to the preset station, are
displayed.
English
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Radio
Cassette-Player
Preparations
To Insert Batteries A
Listening to a preset radio station
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.
2 Press GP +/GP – to select the desired group.
3 Press PRESET NUMBER +/– to select the station
that you want to listen to.
Slide open the battery compartment lid, and insert two R6
(size AA) dry batteries with correct polarity.
Operating instructions
Használati útmutató (hátoldal)
Инструкция по эксплуатации
(oбоpотнaя cтоpонa)
Replace the batteries with new ones when “ ” flashes in
the display.
Listening to a non-preset radio
station
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.
Playing a Tape
1 Insert a cassette. B
2 Press NPLAY.
2 Press GP +/GP – to select the desired group.
Adjust the volume with VOLUME.
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 found. When the
desired frequency digits appear, press TUNING +/–
to stop the scan.
To
Press
xSTOP
MFF or mREW
Stop playback
Wind rapidly*
WM-FX280
* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or
rewound, the battery will be consumed rapidly. Be sure
to press xSTOP.
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Note
• You can listen to non-preset radio stations in each group by
following steps 2 and 3 above.
Note
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running.
To turn off the radio
Press RADIO ON/OFF.
A
Presetting Radio
Stations
To display a group number
Press and hold GP +/GP – for one second or more to display
the current group number.
You can preset up to 35 stations and you can divide these
stations into 5 groups, 7 stations in each group.
To improve broadcast reception D
Extend the headphones/earphones cord (antenna) or adjust
ST•FM MONO.
Notes
R6 (AA) x 2
• If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the HOLD switch in
the opposite direction of the G mark to unlock the controls.
• If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations replace
the old ones when the presetting is completed.
Using Other Functions
C
D
B
Group number
Locking the controls
Presetting Automatically Scanned
Stations
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.
The group number and then the frequency digits will
be displayed. C
FWD
REV
Set the HOLD switch in the direction of the G mark to lock
the controls.
The HOLD function only locks the radio operation buttons
and MEGA BASS.
Emphasizing bass sound
Press MEGA BASS.
2 Press GP +/GP – to select the group for which you
want to preset the stations.
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display.
3 Press and hold ENTER for more than 3 seconds.
Preset number 1 will flash in the display and the
Walkman starts scanning the stations from the lowest
frequencies and stops for about 3 seconds when a
station is received.
Notes
• 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.
ST•FM MONO
MEGA BASS
AVLS
NORM•LIMIT
4 If you wish to preset the received station, press
ENTER while the preset number is flashing.
The received station is preset on preset number 1 and
the unit starts scanning for the next receivable
station.
VOLUME*
i
Protecting your hearing — AVLS
xSTOP
(Automatic Volume Limiter System)
Set AVLS to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept down to
protect your ears.
MFF
ENTER
5 Repeat step 4 until all receivable stations are preset.
NPLAY**
TUNING +/–
To stop scanning
Precautions
Press RADIO ON/OFF. The radio is turned off at the same
time.
mREW
PRESET GROUP GP+/GP–
RADIO ON/OFF
On batteries
• 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.
• When you are not going to use your Walkman for a long time,
remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage
and corrosion.
PRESET NUMBER +/–
HOLD
Presetting Stations Manually
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.
The group number and then the frequency digits will
be displayed. C
*
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.
2 Press GP +/GP – to select the group for which you
On handling
want to preset the stations.
• 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.
3 Press ENTER.
The frequency digits and a preset number flash in the
display.
Specifications
Frequency range
Output
FM: 65.0 - 74.0/87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Headphones (i) jack
Load impedance 8 - 300 Ω
Battery life* (approximate hours)
Sony alkaline LR6(SG)** Sony R6P(SR)
• 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.
4 While the frequency digits and the preset number are
flashing, tune in to a station you wish to preset using
TUNING +/–, and select a preset number using
PRESET NUMBER +/–.
Power requirements Two R6 (size AA) batteries: 1.5 V × 2
Tape playback
25
40
7.5
14
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 88.9 × 115 × 37.9 mm, excl.
projecting parts and controls
Radio reception
Mass
Approx. 143.6 g (main unit only)
*
Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association). (Using a Sony
Supplied accessories Stereo headphones or earphones (1)
Carrying case with belt clip (1)
HF series cassette tape)
** When using Sony LR6(SG) alkaline dry batteries (produced in
Japan)
5 While the frequency digits and the preset number are
flashing, press ENTER.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Note
Note
On headphones/earphones
• If you cannot complete step 4 or 5 while the indicators are
flashing, repeat from step 3.
• The battery life may be shorter depending on the
operating condition, the surrounding temperature and
battery type.
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.
To cancel the stored station
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.
2 Press GP +/GP – to select the group for which you want
to cancel the preset station.
You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Press and hold TUNING +/–. The frequency digit starts
running up or down. Keep holding down the button until
“- - - -” is displayed.
5 Select the preset number you want to cancel using
PRESET NUMBER +/– and press ENTER.
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 the 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.
On maintenance
• Clean the tape head and tape path using a cotton swab and
commercially available cleaning solvent after every 10 hours
of use.
• 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.
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