3-235-078-14(1)
Radio
Cassette Player
Sony Corporation ©2001 Printed in Malaysia
WM-FX522/FX521
Operating Instructions
“WALKMAN” 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).
C
Preparations
To Insert battery A
1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the cassette
holder.
2 Release the catch to open the battery
compartment lid, and insert one R6 (size
AA) dry battery with correct polarity.
Notes
•For maximum performance we recommend that you
use a Sony alkaline battery.
•Battery level indication is different for tape and radio
due to different power consumption.
When to replace the battery B
Replace or charge the battery when “e” flashes in
the display.
Playing a Tape C
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. (Only for
models supplied with remote control: On
the remote control, press Y(play)•
x(stop).)
When adjusting the volume on the main unit (only
for models supplied with remote control)
Set the VOL control on the remote control at maximum.
When adjusting the volume on the remote control
(only for models supplied with remote control)
Set the VOL control on the main unit to slightly above
the medium level.
Operation on the main unit
To
Switch playback to
the other side
Stop playback
Repeat the current
track (Repeat Single
Track function)
Operation on the remote control (only for
models supplied with remote control)
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 SKIP. Then press SET to show “z”.
* The tape is fast-forwarded to the next track if there is a
blank space longer than 12 seconds.
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
D
x
VOL
VOL*
HOLD
HOLD
Y•REPEAT**
FF (AMS)
REW (AMS)
Y•x**
REW
Plug in firmly.
i
FF
MENU
SET
FWD (forward) side
REV (reverse) side
A
PRESET –
RADIO OFF
SET
MENU
TUNE/PRESET +
RADIO ON/
BAND•OFF
PRESET +
TUNE/PRESET –
ENTER
BAND•
RADIO ON
B
Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
English
For customers in the United States
Product registration
Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/
productregistration.
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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.
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the rear 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.
Serial No.
OPEN
* 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.
Listening to the Radio D
1 Press BAND•RADIO ON to turn on the
radio.
2 Press BAND•RADIO ON repeatedly to
select AM or FM.
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 or
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 choose “LOCAL” (or “MONO”
(monaural)) or none (stereo) for best reception.
To operate from the remote control (only
for models supplied with 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 two seconds 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)
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
Model supplied with remote control
Model supplied with headphones/earphones only
RADIO OFF
SET
MENU
TUNE/PRESET +
TUNE/PRESET –
ENTER
BAND•
RADIO ON
Model supplied with remote control Model supplied with headphones/
earphones only
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Y•x
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For customers in the United States
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.
F
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 (3
1
⁄
8
× 4
3
⁄
8
× 1
3
⁄
16
inches),
excl. projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 165 g (5.9 oz) (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
E
PRESET –
RADIO OFF
SET
MENU
TUNE/PRESET +
RADIO ON/
BAND•OFF
PRESET +
TUNE/PRESET –
ENTER
BAND•
RADIO ON
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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