Sony WM-FX890 - Manual

Radio Cassette Player
©2003 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
Operating Instructions
WM-FX890
3-259-100-41(1)
Printed using VOC
(Volatile Organic
Compound)-free
vegetable oil based
ink.
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo
products.
is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it
is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).
C
D
FWD (forward) side
REV (reverse) side
x
VOL*
VOL
HOLD
HOLD
Y •REPEAT**
REW/ REVIEW
Y •x
REW –
Plug in firmly.
i
FF +
MENU
SET
FF/ CUE
* There is a tactile dot beside VOL on the main unit to show the direction to
turn up the volume.
** The button has a tactile dot.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
Playing a Tape
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1 Insert a cassette and if the
HOLD function is on, slide
the HOLD switch in the
opposite direction of the
arrow to unlock the
controls.
2 Press Y•REPEAT on the
main unit and adjust the
volume with VOL. (On the
remote control, press
Y
(play)•x(stop).)
When adjusting the volume on
the remote control
Set the VOL control on the main
unit to around 6.
When adjusting the volume on
the main unit
Set the VOL control on the remote
control at maximum.
Operation on the remote
control
To Press
Switch Y •x for 2
playback to seconds or more
the other side during playback
Stop playback Y •x once
during playback
Repeat the Y •x twice
current track during playback
(Repeat Single To stop a single
Track function) repeat, press
Y •x once.
Fast forward* FF + during
stop
Rewind* REW – during
stop
Search Press and hold
forward during FF + and release
playback (CUE) it at the point
you want
Search Press and hold
backward REW – and
during release it at the
playback point you want
(REVIEW)
Play the next FF + once/
track/ repeatedly
succeeding 9 during playback
tracks from the
beginning
(AMS**)
Play the REW – once/
current track/ repeatedly
previous 8 during playback
tracks from
the beginning
(AMS**)
Play the other FF + for 2
side from the seconds or more
beginning during stop
(Skip Reverse
function)
Play the same REW – for 2
side from the seconds or more
beginning during stop
(Rewind Auto
Play function)
• To prevent fire, do not cover
the ventilation of the apparatus
with newspapers, table-cloths,
curtains, etc. And don’t place
lighted candles on the
apparatus.
• To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
• Certain countries may regulate
disposal of the battery used to
power this product. Please
consult with your local
authority.
Preparations
Prepare a dry battery (not
supplied) or the rechargeable
battery (supplied).
Dry Battery A
Attach the supplied battery case,
and then insert one R6 (size AA)
battery with correct polarity.
Note
For maximum performance we
recommend that you use a Sony
alkaline battery.
Rechargeable Battery
B
Charge the rechargeable battery
before using it for the first time.
1 Insert the supplied
rechargeable battery NH-
14WM (A) into the
rechargeable battery
compartment with correct
polarity.
2 Connect the supplied AC
power adaptor to the charging
stand, plug in the AC power
adaptor to the house current
(mains).
3 Place the main unit on the
charging stand.
The CHG lamp will light up
during charging.
Full charging takes about 6
hours regardless the battery
power remaining.
The CHG lamp will go off
when the battery is fully
charged.
Notes
• This charging stand charges the
rechargeable battery based on a
timer. If you remove the unit from
the charging stand while it is
charging, the timer will be reset
and full charging will take about 6
hours when you place the unit on
the charging stand again.
• You can use the unit before the
CHG lamp goes off, but in that
case, battery life will be shorter
depending on the charging time.
• Do not use the unit while it is
charging. Remove the unit from
the charging stand when using it.
– If you operate the unit while it
is charging, the battery will not
be charged.
– If you operate the unit while it
is charging, this may cause a
malfunction.
• Do not place the unit on the
charging stand without the
rechargeable battery. Otherwise,
this may cause malfunction.
When to replace/
charge the battery
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Replace or charge the battery
when “
” flashes in the display.
Battery life* (Approx. hours)
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)**
Tape playback 50
Radio reception 56
Rechargeable battery
NH-14WM (A)
Tape playback 30
Radio reception 34
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** and
Rechargeable NH-14WM (A)
Tape playback 80
Radio reception 90
* Measured value by the standard
of JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology
Industries Association). (Using a
Sony HF series cassette tape)
** When using a Sony LR6(SG)
alkaline dry battery (produced in
Japan).
Notes
• The battery life may be shorter
depending on the operating
condition, the surrounding
temperature and battery type.
• The AVLS setting (see “Using the
Menu”) will be cancelled when
you replace the battery.
Operation on the main
unit
To Press
Switch Y •REPEAT
playback to during playback
the other side
Stop playback x (stop)
Repeat the Y •REPEAT
current track for 2 seconds or
(Repeat Single more during
Track function) playback
To stop a single
repeat, press
Y
•REPEAT
once.
Fast forward* FF/CUE during
stop
Rewind* REW/REVIEW
during stop
Search Press and hold
forward during FF/CUE and
playback (CUE) release it at the
point you want
Search Press and hold
backward REW/REVIEW
during and release it at
playback the point you
(REVIEW) want
Play the next FF/CUE once or
track/ repeatedly
succeeding 9 during playback
tracks from the
beginning
(AMS**)
Play the REW/REVIEW
current track/ once or
previous 8 repeatedly
tracks from during playback
the beginning
(AMS**)
Play the other FF/CUE for 2
side from the seconds or more
beginning during stop
(Skip Reverse
function)
Play the same REW/REVIEW
side from the for 2 seconds or
beginning more during
(Rewind Auto stop
Play function)
* Press Y• REPEAT (on the
remote control, press Y•x )
during fast forward or rewind to
start playback.
**Automatic Music Sensor
To skip a long blank space
(BL SKIP* function)
On the remote control:
1 Press MODE repeatedly to
show “BL SKIP”.
On the main unit:
1 Press MENU repeatedly to set
“_” (the cursor) in the display
to BL SKIP.
2 Press SET to show “ ”.
* When the BL SKIP function is on,
the tape is fast-forwarded to the
next track if there is a blank space
longer than 12 seconds.
(turn over)
MODE
For customers in the United States
Owner’s Record
The model number is located on the front and the serial number is located
inside the cassette holder. Record these numbers in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. WM-FX890
Serial No.
Product registration
Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/productregistration.
<http://www.sony.com/productregistration>
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new
products, services, and other important announcements. Registering your
product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product
needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.
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.
A
CHG
B
BL SKIP