Sony Walkman WM-FS422ST, WM-FS421, WM- FS221 - Radio Cassette Players Manual

Preparations

To use the carrying belt


Ajust it as illustrated.

To insert batteries

1. Open the cassette holder.
2. Release the catch to open the battery compartment lid and insert two R6 (size AA) dry batteries with correct polarity.

When to replace the batteries
Replace the batteries with the new ones when "" flashes in the display.

To replace the batteries

1. Release the catch to open the battery compartment lid.
2. Push the side of the battery to remove the batteries and replace them with new ones.

Playing a Tape

1. Open the cassette holder and insert a cassette.
2. Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to TAPE in the display. Then press SET to select the tape type. No message: normal (TYPE I) METAL: High-position (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV).
   
   
   
3. Press .
   Adjust the volume with VOLUME.

To	Press
Stop playback*
Wind rapidly**	or

* Playback will switch automatically to the opposite side when the tape reaches the end of the side (FS422ST/ FS421 only).
**If you leave the Walkman after the tape has been wound or rewound, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to press x.

Note

• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running.

To select the tape direction
Switch 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 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 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.
• 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 Autom atically 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 OFF. The radio is turned off at the same time.

Note

• If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations replace the old ones when the above procedure is completed.

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
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)
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.

Precautions

On batteries

• 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.
• Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long continuous playback.
• 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 cassette holder, be sure to wipe off water, dust or sand on the exterior of the Walkman. (The Walkman is not water-resistant with the cassette holder 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 cassette holder 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 cassette holder 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 cassette holder 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

• To clean the tape head and path, Use the cleaning cassette CHK-1W/C-1KW (not supplied) every 10 hours of use. Use only the recommended cleaning cassette.
• 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 batteries are weak. Replace the batteries with new ones.

The display and the operation are not normal

• Remove the batteries for 30 seconds or more, and then insert them again. If this does not solve the problem, remove the batteries and leave the unit without batteries for 30 minutes or more, and then insert them again. In this case, preset the stations again, since the preset stations are erased from the memory.

The cassette holder cannot be opened

• Open the rubber cap, then open the cassette holder. When the cassette holder opens, remember to close the rubber cap to prevent intrusion of water.

The sound is distorted

• Set the switch firmly to the correct position (FS422ST/ FS421 only).

The C-Tick mark on the Walkman is valid only for the products marketed in Australia.