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Presetting Radio Stations
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You can store radio stations into the unit’s memory.
You can preset up to 40 stations — 30 for FM and 10
for AM (models for North, Central and South
America), or 35 for FM and 5 for AM (models for
other countries).
Tuning in to and Storing Radio
Stations Automatically
(Auto-Memory Scanning function)
1 Press BAND•RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2 Press BAND•RADIO ON repeatedly to select AM
or FM.
3 Press ENTER for more than 2 seconds.
Preset number 1 will flash in the display and the
Walkman starts scanning for stations from the
lower frequencies, and stops for about 3 seconds
when a station is received.
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.
5 Repeat step 4 until all receivable stations are
preset.
Note
•Do not remove the power sources until all the stations
are stored.
Storing Radio Stations Manually
(Manual-Memory function)
You can preset the stations in any order.
1 Press BAND•RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2 Press BAND•RADIO ON repeatedly to select AM
or FM.
3 Press ENTER.
The frequency digits will flash in the display.
4 Press TUNE/PRESET + or – repeatedly to tune in
to the desired station and press ENTER.
The preset number will flash in the display.
5 Press TUNE/PRESET + or – repeatedly to select
the desired preset number and press ENTER.
The station is preset to the number of your choice.
Notes
•If you cannot complete step 4 or 5 while the indications
are flashing, repeat from step 3.
•If you preset a new station to the same preset number,
the previously stored station will be erased.
To cancel the stored station
Follow the procedure above and in step 4, instead of
tuning in to a station, press and hold TUNE/PRESET
+ or – until “– – – –” is displayed. Press ENTER while
“– – – –” is flashing. The preset number will flash in
the display.
Press TUNE/PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the
preset number you want to cancel and press ENTER.
Receiving Stations
Outside Your Country
(Excluding European, Saudi Arabian,
and Chinese model)
1 Press BAND•RADIO ON to turn on the
radio.
2 Press ENTER.
The frequency digits will flash in the
display.
3 Press and hold BAND•RADIO ON until
“Eur” or “USA” flashes.
4 Press BAND•RADIO ON repeatedly to
select “Eur” or “USA” and press ENTER.
5 Tune in to and store stations as necessary
following the procedure of “Listening to the
Radio” and “Presetting Radio Stations”.
Area indication and frequency range
Area* Frequency range
FM (MHz) AM (kHz)
Eur 87.5 - 108 531 - 1 602
USA 87.5 - 108 530 - 1 710
* Eur :European and other countries
USA :USA, Canada, and Central and South America
Using Other Functions F
Locking the Controls — HOLD
Function
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow
to lock the controls of the Walkman or the remote
control.
Emphasizing Bass
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the
display to MB (Mega Bass). Then press SET to show
“z”.
Protecting Your Hearing — AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter System)
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AVLS in
the display. Then press SET to show “z”.
To cancel the AVLS function
Press SET so that “z” disappears.
Note
•The AVLS setting will be canceled when you replace
the battery.
Precautions
On batteries
•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.
• 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 handling
•Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit, or it may cause
a malfunction.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long
continuous playback.
• If the unit has not been used for long period of time, set it in the
playback mode and warm it up for a few minutes before you
start using again.
On the remote control (only for
models supplied with remote
control)
Use the supplied remote control only with this unit.
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 to 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 and remote control plugs
periodically.
SET
MENU
HOLD
HOLD
Specifications
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM:530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central, and South America)
531 - 1 602 kHz (other countries)
Tape section
Frequency response
Playback: 40 - 15 000 Hz
Output
Headphones (i) jack
Load impedance 8 - 300 Ω
General
Power requirements
1.5 V
One R6 (size AA) battery
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 77.0 × 108.4 × 28.7 mm, excl. projecting parts and
controls
Mass
Approx. 165 g (main unit only)
Supplied accessories
• Stereo headphones/earphones with remote control or stereo
headphones/earphones (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Battery life* (Approx. hours)
Tape playback Radio reception
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** 35 65
* 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) “STAMINA” alkaline dry
battery (produced in Japan).
Note
•The battery life may be shorter depending on the
operating condition, the surrounding temperature
and battery type.
English
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PRESET –
RADIO OFF
SET
MENU
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RADIO OFF
SET
MENU
TUNE/PRESET +
TUNE/PRESET –
ENTER
BAND•
RADIO ON
Model supplied with remote control
Model supplied with headphones/
earphones only
SET
MENU
HOLD
Model supplied with remote control
Model supplied with headphones/
earphones only
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