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Th is w a rra n t y is va lid o n ly in t h e Un it e d St a t e s.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Ge t t in g St a rt e d
Pla yin g Ca sse t t e s
List e n in g t o t h e Ra d io
Pre ca u t io n s
Usin g w it h Ba t t e rie s
Insert two AA (R6) batteries in correct polarity.
No t e s o n He a d p h o n e s
Co n ce rn in g ro a d sa fe t y
Op e ra t in g t h e Ca sse t t e Pla ye r
Im p ro vin g Ra d io Re ce p t io n
Im p ro vin g FM re ce p t io n
Extend the headphones cord or adjust the DX/ LOCAL
switch.
To wind the tape
To change sides*
Press 0or ).
Set the DIR switch.
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any
motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your
headsets at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian
crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue
use in potentially hazardous situations.
Ra d io Ca sse t t e Pla ye r
To play both sides once* Set MODE to Å.
VOLUME
WM-FX355/FX353/FX157/FX153/FX151
2
To play both sides
repeatedly*
Set MODE to a.
TUNING
Op e ra t in g In st ru ct io n s
2
NORM CrO2/
METAL
AA (R6) x 2
NORM
DX
CrO2
METAL
LOCAL
/
Mo d e d ’e m p lo i (a u d o s)
WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
WALKMAN est une marque de fabrique de Sony Corpotation.
VOLUME
To adjust the volume
To stop
Turn the VOLUME control.
DC IN 3V
Pre ve n t in g h e a rin g d a m a g e
Press pSTOP.
Do not use headphones 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.
No t e s
• When you are not going to use your Walkman for a long time,
remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage
and corrosion.
• When the sound becomes unstable or cannot be heard, replace
the old batteries with new ones.
* except for FX157/ FX153/ FX151
Sony Corporation © 1996
Printed in Malaysia
FM/AM/
TAPE(RADIO OFF)
pSTOP
FM/AM/
TAPE(RADIO OFF)
Im p ro vin g AM re ce p t io n
Rotate the Walkman.
Ca rin g fo r o t h e rs
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear
outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.
No t e s o n p la yin g ca sse t t e s
• Do not use cassettes longer than 90 minutes except for long
continuous playback.
• If the tape is playing but no sound comes out, the batteries
may be weak. Replace all dry batteries with new ones or
recharge all rechargeable batteries.
• If your Walkman has not been used for a long time, run the
Walkman for a few minutes before inserting a cassette.
• Do not wind the headphones cord around the Walkman.
The buttons may be kept pressed, causing unnecessary battery
usage.
Ta kin g Ca re o f Yo u r Wa lkm a n
• Do not expose the Walkman to extreme temperatures, direct
sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never
leave the Walkman in a car parked in the sun.
• Prolonged use may contaminate the tape head. If sound drop-
out or excessive noise occurs, clean the head and tape path
with alcohol.
0 )
Usin g Ext e rn a l Po w e r So u rce s
You can connect the following external power sources
through the DC IN 3 V jack located on the bottom. (When
you plug a cord into the DC IN 3 V jack, the internal
batteries are automatically bypassed.)
• House current using an AC-E30HG AC power adaptor
• 12 V car battery using a DCC-E130L/ E230 car battery
cord
OWNER’S RECORD
The model number is located at the rear and the
serial number is located inside the cassette holder.
Record the these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
9PLAY
MODE
DIR
• Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running.
FX355
Cassette holder
No t e
Usin g MEGA BASS (FX355/FX353/FX153)
Set the MEGA BASS switch to ON to produce deep and
powerful sound. Turn the HIGH and LOW controls to
get the desired tone (FX355).
Model No.
Serial No.
Sp e cifica t io n s
Ra d io Fre q u e n cy
FX355
Use only the recommended
AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not
supplied). Do not use any other
AC power adaptor.
Cleaning the head and tape path
FX355/FX353
FM: 87.6 – 108 MHz
AM: 530 – 1,710 kHz
Po w e r Re q u ire m e n t s
3 V DC Batteries AA (R6) x 2
External DC 3 V power sources
Ba t t e ry Life
• Clean the headphones plug periodically for optimum sound.
• Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to clean the case.
Polarity of the plug
Fe a t u rin g
AVLS (Au t o m a t ic Vo lu m e Lim it e r
FX353
FX355
Ab o u t t h e Ba t t e ry Co m p a rt m e n t Lid
If the battery compartment lid is detached by an accidental drop,
excessive force, etc., attach it as illustrated in the numbered
Usin g Wit h a Re ch a rg e a b le Ba t t e ry
(FX157)
Before using, charge the rechargeable battery with the
supplied charger.
1
2
Se t t h e FM/AM/TAPE
(RADIO OFF) se le ct o r
t o AM o r FM.
1
In se rt a ca sse t t e .
(approximate hours when using the batteries specified below)
Syst e m )
The AVLS switch allows you to limit the maximum volume of
your Walkman personal stereo without degrading the sound
quality.
• When the AVLS switch is set to LIMIT (around 85 dB), the
volume will be kept at a moderate level without the
degradation of the sound quality, even if you attempt to turn
the volume up higher.
• When the AVLS switch is set to LIMIT, the playback sound
may be distorted or unstable according to the music (especially
the bass boosted part). If this happens, turn down the volume.
• When the AVLS switch is set to NORM, you will be able to
enjoy the full volume capability of your Walkman personal
stereo.
Battery
Playback
16 hours
4.5 hours
3.5 hours
Radio
order.
2
Sony Alkaline LR6 (SG)
Sony R6P (SR)
48 hours
16 hours
12 hours
1
Charging time is about 4 hours.
After 4 hours, remove the batteries.
ON
Rechargeable battery
FX353/FX153
NC-AA (WM) (Full cahrge)
OFF
ON
Tu n e in t h e d e sire d st a t io n .
Dim e n sio n s
2
3
4
Se t t h e FM/AM/TAPE
(RADIO OFF) se le ct o r t o
TAPE (RADIO OFF).
89.5 x 118.8 x 34.1 mm (3 5⁄8 x 4 3⁄4 x 1 3⁄8 in.)
(w/ h/ d) incl. projecting parts
Open the battery
compartment lid
and insert the
rechargeable battery
after charging.
HIGH
LOW
Usin g t h e Be lt Clip
With the supplied belt clip, you can wear your Walkman
on a belt for convenient use.
Ma ss FX355: 215 g (7.6 oz) incl. batteries
FX353: 205 g (7.3 oz) incl. batteries
FX157/ FX153/ FX151: 200 g (7.1 oz) incl. batteries
Su p p lie d Acce sso rie s
TUNING
OFF
Wh e n u sin g MEGA BASS
If the AVLS switch is set to LIMIT, the MEGA BASS effect is
reduced.
• Stereo headphones (1)
• Belt clip (1)
• Rechargeable battery (2) (FX157)
• Battery charger (1) (FX157)
To adjust the volume Turn the VOLUME control.
Re m o vin g t h e b e lt clip
At t a ch in g t h e b e lt clip
To tune off
Set the FM/ AM/ TAPE selector
to TAPE (RADIO OFF).
Se le ct NORM o r CrO2
METAL m o d e t o m a t ch
t h e t a p e t yp e .
/
No t e s
1
Op t io n a l Acce sso rie s
Usin g DOLBY NR (FX355)
Set the DOLBY NR switch to ON to play Dolby NR
processed tapes.
NORM
DX
CrO2 /
METAL
LOCAL
• The name plate indicating operating voltage, power consump-
tion, etc. is located on the bottom exterior of the charger.
• The battery may become warm during charging.
• Use only the rechargeable battery NC-AA (WM) with the
supplied battery charger.
• If the rechargeable battery is new or it has not been used for a
long time, it may not be charged completely. (The playing time
is shorter.)
No t e
• AC power adaptor AC-E30HG
• Car battery cord DCC-E130L, DCC-E230
NORM
LIMIT
If you have inserted a cassette with a metallic shell or label and
radio reception interference occurs, remove the cassette.
AVLS
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories.
Please ask the dealer for detailed information.
2
Pre ss 9PLAY.
DOLBY NR
ON
PLAY
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• The rechargeable batteries can be charged about 300 times.
• Be sure not to short-circuit the battery. When you carry it with
you, never carry it with other metallic objects such as keys in
your pocket.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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