Sony Sports Walkman Radio Cassette Player
(140-1221)                 Operation                  Faxback Doc. # 19975

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

1.  Press the RADIO ON/OFF button.

2.  Press the BAND button to select the band*.

    *FS493: FM or AM

     FS495: FM, TV or AM

3.  Press the TUNING +/- buttons to tune in the desired station.

    To adjust the volume         Set the VOL control.

    To turn off                  Press RADIO ON/OFF.

    NOTES:  If you keep pressing the TUNING + or - button, the frequency
            digits go up or down quickly.  And when you release, the
            frequency digits go up or down step by step.  When the desired
            station is heard, press the TUNING + or - button again to stop
            the tuning.

            The STEREO indication comes on in the display when receiving
            an FM stereo broadcast.

            (For FS495) TV channel range is 2 to 13.

            When the <- PLAY, <<- or ->> button is pressed in the radio
            mode, the current mode switches to the tape mode.

            If you have inserted a cassette with a metallic shell or
            label, and interference in radio reception occurs, remove the
            cassette.

Presetting Stations

For FS493:  You can preset up to 10 radio stations, 5 for each FM and AM
            bands.

For FS495:  You can preset up to 15 radio stations, 5 for each FM, TV and
            AM bands.

1.  Press the RADIO ON/OFF button.

2.  Tune in the desired station by using the BAND and TUNING +/- buttons.

3.  Press the ENTER button to enter the presetting mode.

    The PRESET indication comes on and starts flashing.

4.  Press one of the 1 to 5 buttons within six seconds of flashing.

    The PRESET indication and the preset number flash.

5.  Press the ENTER button within six seconds of flashing.

    The PRESET indication and the preset number light.

To recall the preset station

Press the BAND button to select the band, and then press the corresponding
number button.

IMPROVING RADIO RECEPTION

Improving FM reception

    Extend the headphones cord or adjust the FM SENS switch.

Improving AM reception

    Rotate the Walkman.

Listening to the Radio Abroad

The frequency range differs depending on the area.  If you listen to the
radio in an area of different frequency range, change the area indication
in the display.  To change it, press the ENTER button while the radio is
turned on.  Press and hold the BAND button until the area indication
flashes.  Then, press the BAND button again to change the area indications
("U":USA and Canada; "E": European and other countries).  Press the ENTER
button to set the frequency range.

NOTES:  If you change the frequency range, all the preset stations in the
        memory will be canceled.

        For E area indication, the hour display is on a 24-hour cycle.

PLAYING A CASSETTE

1.  Insert a cassette.

2.  Set the TAPE switch to match the tape type.

3.  Press the <- PLAY button.

    NOTE:  When the tape is played or the radio is turned on, the OPR
           indication comes on in the display.

OPERATING THE CASSETTE PLAYER

To wind the tape                      Press <<- or ->>.

To change sides                       Set <- -> DIR.

To play both sides once               Set MODE to Left Circled Arrow.

To play both sides repeatedly         Set MODE to Circled Arrow.

To adjust the volume                  Set the VOL control.

To stop                               Press STOP.

Notes on playing cassettes

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 batteries with new ones.

    If your Walkman has not been used for a long time, run the Walkman for
    a few minutes before inserting a cassette.

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

Using MEGA bass

Set the MEGA BASS selector to the MID or MAX position to produce deep and
powerful sound.

When using MEGA BASS

If the AVLS switch is set to ON, the MEGA BASS effect is reduced.


(SP/br-2/23/96)