Sony WM-FX890 Operating Instructions (primary 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

D

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

C

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

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