This is a user manual for Sony WM-FX890 Radio Cassette Player
This manual covers the basic operation of the Sony WM-FX890 Walkman cassette player, including safety precautions, battery installation (dry AA or rechargeable NH‑14WM), charging procedures, and general handling. It also details tape playback functions, volume control, and maintenance tips such as cleaning the tape head.
The document explains radio operation, including AM/FM band selection, manual and preset tuning, automatic preset scanning (DAPS), and regional frequency settings. Additional sections describe sound‑emphasis modes, the Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS), playback speed control, HOLD lock function, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.
| FM Frequency Range | 76.0‑90.0 MHz (Japan) / 87.5‑108 MHz (other regions) |
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| AM Frequency Range | 531‑1710 kHz (Japan) / 530‑1710 kHz (North, Central, South America) / 531‑1602 kHz (other regions) |
| Tape Playback Frequency Response | 40 Hz – 15 kHz |
| Headphone Jack Load Impedance | 8 Ω – 300 Ω |
| Power Requirement | 15 V DC |
| Dry Battery Type | One R6 (AA) alkaline battery |
| Rechargeable Battery Model | NH‑14WM(A) 1.2 V 1350 mAh Ni‑MH |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | ≈ 77.1 mm × 108.0 mm × 22.5 mm |
| Mass | ≈ 153 g (main unit only) |
You can store up to 30 stations: 20 FM and 10 AM (or up to 16 stations for the JPn region).
Sony recommends using a Sony alkaline LR6 (AA) battery for maximum performance.