3-256-903-41(1)
Radio
Cassette Player
©2002 Sony Corporation Printed in China
WM-FS555
Operating Instructions
A
B
C
D
E
FM
HOLD
VOLUME*
TUNING+/–
x
Y
Belt clip
PRESET +/–
AM
RADIO OFF
M
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F
MENU
SET
ENTER
m
MENU
SET
ENTER
Rubber cap
Air outlet
i
* 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.
English
Preparations
To use the hand strap
Holding the Walkman in a hand A
1 Pass the strap through the handle of the
Walkman.
2 Pass one side of the strap through the ladder
lock of the other side.
3 Put your hand between the Walkman and
the strap, then adjust the length of the strap
and fix it. Slot the excess strap into the
handle of the Walkman.
Placing the Walkman on a belt
1 Pass the strap through the handle described
above in steps 1 and 2.
2 Tighten the strap at the ladder lock, then
slot the excess strap into the handle of the
Walkman.
B
3 Put the belt clip on a belt.
To insert a battery C
1 Unfasten the buckle.
2 Open the cassette lid.
3 Release the catch to open the battery
compartment lid and insert one R6 (size
AA) dry battery with correct polarity.
When to replace the battery D
Replace the battery with the new one when “ ”
flashes in the display.
To replace the battery
1 Release the catch to open the battery
compartment lid.
2 Pull the ribbon up slowly and replace the
battery with new one.
Playing a Tape
1 Unfasten the buckle.
2 Open the cassette lid and place a cassette.
3 Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to
TAPE in the display. Then press SET to
select the tape type.
F
No message: normal (TYPE I)
METAL: High-position (TYPE II) or metal
(TYPE IV)
4 Press N.
Adjust the volume with VOLUME.
To increase the volume, turn VOLUME
counterclockwise.
To Press
Stop playback* x
Wind rapidly** M or m
* Playback will switch automatically to the opposite side
when the tape reaches the end of the side.
**If you leave the Walkman after the tape has been
wound or rewound, the battery will be consumed
rapidly. Be sure to press x.
Note
•Do not open the cassette lid while the tape is running.
To select the tape direction
Switch Y to select the desired direction.
Listening to the Radio
1 If the HOLD function is on, turn the HOLD
switch in the opposite direction of the arrow
to unlock the controls.
Make sure that the tape has stopped
completely.
2 Press FM or AM to select the desired band
and to turn on the radio.
3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in to the desired
station. Hold down TUNING +/– for a few
seconds to scan for stations.
To turn off the radio
Press RADIO OFF.
To improve the broadcast reception
•For FM: Extend the headphones/earphones cord
(antenna). If the reception is still not good, press
MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to
FM MODE. Then press SET to switch between
“LOCAL” and none (DX), or “MONO (monaural)”
and none (stereo) for best reception. E, F
•For AM: Reorient the unit itself.
Presetting Radio Stations
You can preset up to 40 radio stations — For Canada
and Central/South America: 30 for FM and 10 for
AM. For other countries: 35 for FM and 5 for AM.
Presetting Automatically Scanned
Stations
1 Press FM or AM.
2 Press ENTER for more than 3 seconds.
Preset number 1 will flash in the display
and the Walkman starts scanning the
stations from the lower frequencies and
stops for about 3 seconds when a station is
received.
3 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.
4 Repeat Step 3 until all receivable stations are
preset.
To stop scanning
Press RADIO OFF. The radio is turned off at the
same time.
Notes
•If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations
replace the old ones when the above procedure is
completed.
•If stations cannot be preset automatically, preset
stations manually.
Presetting Stations Manually
1 Press FM or AM.
2 Press ENTER.
The frequency digits and a preset number
flash in the display.
3 While the frequency digits and the preset
number are flashing, tune in to a station you
wish to store using TUNING +/–, and select
a preset number using PRESET +/–.
4 While the frequency digits and the preset
number are flashing, press ENTER.
Notes
•If you cannot complete step 3 or 4 while the
indications are flashing, repeat from step 2.
•If a station is already stored, the new station replaces
the old one.
To cancel the stored station
Follow the procedure above and in step 3, press and
hold TUNING +/– until “- - - -” is displayed and
select the preset number you want to cancel using
PRESET +/–. Press ENTER while “- - - -” is flashing.
Playing the preset radio stations
1 Press FM or AM.
2 Press PRESET +/–.
Using Other Functions
Locking the controls
Turn the HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow
to lock the controls.
The HOLD function only locks the radio operation
buttons, MENU button and SET button.
Emphasizing bass sound F
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to MB in
the display. Then, press SET to turn MB (mega bass)
on. With each press, the indications change as
follows.
MB (mega bass) : emphasizes bass sound
No message: off (normal)
Notes
•If the sound is distorted with the mode “MB”, turn
down the volume or select normal mode.
•Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the volume
is turned up too high.
Protecting Your Hearing — AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter System)
F
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AVLS in
the display. Then press SET to show “AVLS”.
The maximum volume is kept down to protect your
ears.
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Precautions
On battery
• 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 the Walkman for a long time,
remove the battery to avoid any damage caused by battery
leakage and subsequent corrosion.
On handling
• 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.
•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 again.
On water resistance
•Before opening or closing the lid, be sure to wipe off water,
dust or sand on the exterior of the Walkman. (The Walkman is
not water-resistant with the lid open.)
• Since water in the headphones/earphones jack may cause rust,
cover it with the attached rubber cap when the headphones/
earphones are not in use.
• Since the Walkman is airtight, you may not be able to open the
lid because of sudden change in air pressure inside the
Walkman, which happens after being transported on a plane or
moving from a warm place to a cold place. To open the lid see
“Troubleshooting”.
• The supplied headphones/earphones are not meant to be
immersed in water or come in continuous contact with water. If
they are accidentally dropped into water or get wet, dry them
with a soft cloth. Never use an electric hair dryer.
•If the Walkman or the headphones/earphones are immersed in
salt water, be sure to wash them in non-running fresh water.
Never wash them under running water, and never use soap or
detergent.
• Any sand or dust on the rubber packing will prevent the lid
from closing tightly, and water may leak in. Brush off the dust
once in a while.
•We recommend the packing to be changed every year.
Replacement packing is available at an authorized Sony Service
Facility.
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 plugs periodically.
Troubleshooting
The display shows incorrect information.
• The battery is weak. Replace the battery with a new one.
The display and the operation are not normal.
•Remove the battery for 30 seconds or more, and then insert it
again. If this does not solve the problem, remove the battery
and leave the unit without battery for 30 minutes or more, and
then insert it again. In this case, preset the stations again, since
the preset stations are erased from the memory.
The cassette lid cannot be opened.
• Open the rubber cap, then open the cassette lid. When the
cassette lid opens, remember to close the rubber cap to prevent
intrusion of water.
The sound is distorted.
•Set the Y switch firmly to the correct position.
Specifications
• Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central and South America)
531 - 1 602 kHz (Other countries)
• Power requirements
1.5 V DC, battery R6 (size AA) × 1
•Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 102.3 × 117.5 × 47.3 mm (excluding projecting parts
and controls)
• Mass
Approx. 219 g (main unit only)
• Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones or earphones (1)
Hand strap with belt clip (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Battery life* (approximate hours)
Tape Radio
playback reception
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** 32 50
Sony R6P (SR) 9 15
* 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.
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