3-255-588-11(1)
Radio
Cassette Player
©2000 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
Operating Instructions
Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
English
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a 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).
WM-FX675
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U.K., Australian, and
Hong Kong models
Other models
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
Preparations
Prepare a dry battey (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
1 Insert the supplied rechargeable battery (NC-
6WM) into the charger with correct polarity.
See the 3 and # indications on your charger.
2 Plug in the charger to the house current (mains).
Full charging time depends on the model and the
voltage of your mains.
Full charging time (Approx. hours)
U.K., Australian, and 3.5
Hong Kong models
U.S.A., Canadian, 2.5
European Continent,
and Saudi Arabian models
Korean model 110 V: 10
220 V: 2.5
Other models 120 V: 10
220–240 V: 2.5
3 Insert the fully charged battery into the
rechargeable battery compartment.
You can charge the battery about 300 times.
When to replace/charge the battery C
Replace or charge the battery when “e” flashes in
the display.
Battery life* (Approx. hours)
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)**
Tape playback 36
Radio reception 32
Rechargeable battery (NC-6WM)
Tape playback 10
Radio reception 10
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** and
Rechargeable NC-6WM
Tape playback 45
Radio reception 42
* 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.
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(play)•x(stop) on the remote
control and adjust the volume with VOL.
(On the main unit, press Y•REPEAT.)
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
Switch playback to
the other side
Stop playback
Repeat the current
track (Repeat Single
Track function)
Operation on the main unit
To
Switch playback to
the other side
Stop playback
Repeat the current
track (Repeat Single
Track function)
Other tape operations
To
Fast forward*
Rewind*
Play the next track/
succeeding 9 tracks
from the beginning
(AMS**)
Play the current
track/previous 8
tracks from
the beginning
(AMS**)
Play the other side
from the beginning
(Skip Reverse
function)
Play the same side
from the beginning
(Rewind Auto Play
function)
*If Y•x on the remote control is pressed during fast
forward or rewind, the Walkman switches to playback.
**Automatic Music Sensor
Adjusting playback modes
To select playback direction mode
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the
display to MODE. Then press SET to select the
desired mode.
To play Select
both sides repeatedly s
both sides once d
from the FWD side
To skip a long space between tracks (BL
SKIP* function)
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the
display to BL. Then press SET to show “ ”.
* The tape is fast-forwarded to the next track if there is a
blank space longer than 12 seconds.
To play a tape recorded with Dolby* NR
system
Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the
display to ; NR (Dobly noise reduction). Then
press SET to show “ ”.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Listening to the Radio E
1 Press BAND•RADIO ON to turn on the
radio.
2 Press BAND•RADIO ON repeatedly to
select AM, FM1, or FM2.
3 Press MENU on the main unit repeatedly
and set “__” ( the cursor) in the display to
TUNE MODE.
4 For manual tuning
1 Press SET to choose MANUAL.
2 Press TUNE/PRESET + or – repeatedly
to tune in to the desired station.
Hold down TUNE/PRESET + or – for a
few seconds to scan for stations.
For preset tuning
1 Press SET to choose PRESET.
2 Press TUNE/PRESET + or – repeatedly
to recall the desired preset station.
To use preset tuning, preset stations first
(see “Presetting Radio Stations”).
To turn off the radio
Press RADIO OFF.
To improve the broadcast reception
• For AM: Reorient the unit itself.
• For FM: Extend the remote control 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 choose from “MONO”
(monaural), “LOCAL” or none (stereo) for best
reception.
To operate from the remote control
To turn on the radio, press RADIO ON/BAND•OFF
for more than one second (while the tape is in stop
mode only).
To select the band, press RADIO ON/BAND•OFF
for more than one second while the radio is on.
To tune in or recall a preset station, press PRESET+
or –.
To turn off the radio, press RADIO ON/BAND•OFF.
(turn over)
Press
Y•x for 2 seconds or more
during playback
Y•x once during playback
Y•x twice during playback
To stop a single repeat, press
Y•x once.
Press
Y•REPEAT during playback
x (stop)
Y•REPEAT for 2 seconds or
more during playback
To stop a single repeat, press it
again.
Press
FF
REW
FF once/repeatedly during
playback
REW once/repeatedly
during playback
FF for 2 seconds or more
during stop
REW for 2 seconds or more
during stop
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SOUND MODE MODE AVLS MODE
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TUNE FM
SKIP
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VOL
VOL
HOLD
HOLD
Y•REPEAT
FF (AMS)
REW (AMS)
Y•x
REW
Plug in firmly.
iREMOTE
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MENU SET
FWD (forward) side
REV (reverse) side
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European models
Other models
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SOUND MODE MODE AVLS MODE
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NR
TUNE FM
SKIP
BL
PRESET –
RADIO OFF
SETMENU
TUNE/PRESET +
RADIO ON/
BAND•OFF
PRESET +
TUNE/PRESET –
ENTER
BAND•
RADIO ON
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English
Presetting Radio Stations
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You can store radio stations into the unit’s memory.
You can preset up to 32 stations —12 each for FM1
and FM2 and 8 for AM (for the JPn area*, up to 16
stations — 8 each for FM and AM).
* See “Receiving Stations Outside Your Country/
Region” (Excluding European, Saudi Arabian, and
Chinese model).
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, FM1, or FM2.
3 Press ENTER until “A” appears in the display.
The Walkman starts searching and storing
stations.
Then the preset number appears.
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, FM1, or FM2.
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/
Region
(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”,“JPn”, or “USA” flashes.
4 Press BAND•RADIO ON repeatedly to
select “Eur”, “JPn”, 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
JPn 76 - 90 531 - 1 710
USA 87.5 - 108 530 - 1 710
* Eur :European and other countries/regions
JPn :Japan
USA :USA, Canada, and Central and South America
Using Other Functions G
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 Sound
1 Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the
display to SOUND.
2 Press SET repeatedly to select the sound emphasis
of your choice.
RV : Sound Revitalizer.
Emphasizes treble sound.
MB : Mega Bass.
Emphasizes bass sound (moderate effect).
GRV : Groove.
Emphasizes bass sound (strong effect).
no message : normal (no effect).
Note
•If the sound is distorted with the mode “GRV”, turn
down the volume of the main unit or select other
modes.
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 “ ”.
To cancel the AVLS function
Press SET so that “ ” disappears.
Note
•The AVLS setting will be canceled when you replace
the battery.
Precautions
On rechargeable battery and charger
• Remove the charger unit from the wall outlet as soon as
possible after the rechargeable battery has been charged.
Overcharging may damage the rechargeable battery.
•The battery charger and the rechargeable battery may become
warm during charging, but this is not a problem.
• Do not tear off the film on the rechargeable battery.
•Use only the supplied battery charger to charge the supplied
rechargeable battery.
• Be sure not to short-circuit the battery. When you carry it with
you, use the supplied carrying case. If you are not using the
case, do not carry the battery with other metallic objects such as
keys, rings in your pocket.
• If the rechargeable battery is new or has not been used for a
long time, it may not be charged completely until you use it
several times.
• The nameplate indicating the operating voltage, power
consumption, etc. is located on the bottom exterior of the
battery charger.
On batteries
•Do not charge a dry battery.
•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 the unit
•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.
• 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 tapes longer than 90 minutes
We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90 minutes
except for a long continuous recording or playback. They are very
thin and tend to be stretched easily.
On the 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
and the terminals periodically with a cotton swab or a soft cloth
as illustrated.
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Terminals
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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/regions)
Tape section
Frequency response
(Dolby NR off)
Playback: 40 - 15 000 Hz
Output
Headphones (iREMOTE) jack
Load impedance 8 - 300 Ω
General
Power requirements
1.5 V
Rechargeable battery
One R6 (size AA) battery
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 108.4 × 77.7 × 23.9 mm
(4
3
⁄
8
× 3
1
⁄
8
×
31
⁄
32
inches)
Mass
Approx. 145 g (5.2 oz)
Supplied accessories
• Battery case (1)
• Stereo headphones or earphones with remote control (1)
•Battery charger (1)
• Rechargeable battery (NC-6WM, 1.2 V, 600 mAh, Ni-Cd) (1)
• Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
• Carrying pouch (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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SOUND MODE MODE AVLS MODE
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TUNE FM
SKIP
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PRESET –
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SETMENU
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