Product Description

A sports Walkman(R) with digital TV, Weather, AM, & FM tuning / Water Resistant / Action Grip with Reflective Cushion / White/Orange

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #44911 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sony
• Model: WM-FS555J
• Dimensions: .63 pounds

Features

• Ergonomic, durable, and water-resistant S2 Sports design with auto-reverse mechanism and included action grip and belt clip
• Supplied MDR-J10 headphones won't interfere with your hairstyle
• Digital-synthesized FM/AM stereo tuner provides accurate, drift-free radio tuning with 40-station memory
• TV and weather band reception let you listen to TV channels 2 to 13 and up-to-the-minute weather
• Up to 32 hours extended battery life (continuous tape playback); 50 hours with radio

Amazon.com Product Description
CDs are wonderful, but most people still have boxes of cassettes full of great music, much of it not out--or not owned--on CD. Sony's WM-FS555J S2 Sports Walkman stereo cassette player lets you relive your cassette music when you're on the go. Its rugged, ergonomic S2 Sports design includes durability, controls placed for easy access, high style, and drift-free, digitally synthesized FM stereo--as well as wideband AM, TV (channels 2 to 13), and weather band (channels 1 to 7) reception.

An action grip with reflective cushion provides comfort and safety, while an included belt clip lets you wear the Walkman, freeing hands for other activities. The player's water-resistant seals help keep out water, moisture, and dirt, and a battery-level indicator on the unit's LCD lets you know when you're running low.

The player's automatic volume limiter system (AVLS) maintains an even volume level, guarding against unintended level increases and evening the output of musical passages that vary widely in level. Auto-reverse lets you enjoy uninterrupted listening to both sides of a cassette with no need to open the player and turn over the tape. A switch adjusts the sound to accommodate metal-oxide tapes, and Mega Bass produces deep, rich bass tones. Finally, an anti-rolling mechanism maintains stable tape speed to minimize music-distorting "wow and flutter" while the player is in motion.

For the radio, 40-station preset tuning offers one-button tuning to your choice of seven TV stations, four weather-band stations, 24 FM stations, and five AM stations. An FM local/distant (DX) switch improves reception of fuzzy stations. Supplied MDR-J10 headphones clip behind each ear so they won't mess up your hair. A single AA battery provides up to 32 hours (maximum) of continuous tape playback, or up to 50 hours of FM radio reception.

From the Manufacturer
Sport the perfect portable--Sony's new WM-FS555J S2 Sports Walkman Digital Tuning Cassette Player. Listen to our mega bass sound system produce deeper, richer bass tones. Utilize 40 station preset tuning, the direct band selector and up to 25 hours extended battery life (continuous tape playback) as you motivate yourself into motion with more sound from Sony. Also featuring a battery level indicator on LCD, stereo cassette playback, an anti-rolling mechanism, metal tape capability, AM wide band tuning, an FM local/sistant (DX) switch, and an automatic volume limiter system (AVLS), the WM-FS555J will give you a head start in sports.

Features:

• New Headphones Supplied (MDR-J10) gives you a whole new look in headphone design, with an individual left and right behind-the-ear headphone that won't interfere with your hairstyle
• New Ergonomic S2 Sports Model Design includes innovative features and function controls placed for easy access, and represents the new generation of Sony Sports Walkman players, created to be durable, stylish, and ready for go-anywhere outdoor fun
• Auto Reverse Mechanism lets you enjoy uninterrupted listening to both sides of a stereo cassette with no need to remove and turn over the tape
• TV Tuner and Weather Band lets you listen to audio from TV channels 2-13 and up-to-the-minute weather from your local weather band broadcasts
• Digital Synthesized FM/AM Stereo Tuner provides the most accurate drift-free tuning of AM and FM stereo radio stations
• Water Resistant Sports Series is made for outdoor fun with water resistant seals that help keep out water, moisture and dirt
• Up to 32 Hours (target) Extended Battery Life (Continuous Tape Playback) is made possible by advanced technology that allows extended battery life beyond previous limits
• 40 Station Preset Tuning offers convenient one-button tuning of your choice of 7 TV stations, 4 weather band stations, 24 FM stations, and 5 AM stations
• Mega Bass Sound System produces deep, rich bass tones for more pleasing overall sound
• Action Grip with Reflective Cushion and Belt Clip makes it easier to hold the unit while in action during jogging, walking, or other activities; belt clip lets you "wear" your Walkman player, leaving hands free for other activities
• Battery Level Indicator on LCD displays a visual indication of battery life remaining
• Automatic Volume Limiter System automatically adjusts music passages that vary widely, for improved listener comfort and clear sound
• 1 x "AA" Battery Operation provides hours of listening and makes the radio compact and inexpensive to use
• Anti-Rolling Mechanism maintains stable tape speed to maximize sound quality while unit is in motion when walking or during use in other activities
• Frequency Range: FM: 87.6-108MHz, AM: 530-1710kHz, TV: Ch 2-13, Weather Band: Ch 1-7
• Tape System: Standard Cassette
• Frequency Response: 20-18,000Hz
• Outputs: Headphones (Stereo mini jack)
• Power Requirements: DC 1.5V, "AA" Batteries x 1
• Battery Life (Approx.): Tape Playback: 35 Hours w/Sony Alkaline Battery, FM Reception: Up to 50 Hours w/Sony Alkaline Battery
• Color: White/Orange
• Supplied Accessories: Belt Clip, Hand Strap, MDR-J10 Stereo Headphones
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 4" x 4-5/8" x 1-7/8" (102.3 x 117.5 x 47.3 mm)
• Weight: 8 oz (219 g) w/o batteries
• Not meant to be immersed or come in continuous contact with water

Customer Reviews

Great Walkman for Activities
I was very pleasantly surprised with the performance of this walkman for what I needed - something primarily for jogging and especially for those tread-mill kinda days. This being the first electronics I've bought basically sight-unseen, I am very pleased with what I got! I VERY VERY much like the earphones. They are the best at least as far as superior comfort goes! I wouldn't even think about them around my ears if a tape wasn't playing. They stay perfectly in place while jogging (extremely lightweight and minimal); do not at all create that pressure ache on my ears or head as other earphones have, it's not a Bose but the sound is just fine for my purposes. Overall construction is very durable and very easy to use, have yet to use it in the rain, but certainly would seem to be able to handle it. I'm glad I opted for the weather/tv/radio features. Has come in very handy. Reception has been clear. The sound stays true when using tapes (no 'wobblies' during jarring movements) which I wanted and got, the weight of the walkman is light enough.....the only and biggest drawback is the handstrap/belt clip. Hum...Really bad design and the only reason I give it 4 stars. The belt clip is attached to the handstrap which is a web strap (with a flat little pad attached for covering the knuckles after tightening the strap), that circles thru two built-in bar shaped end pieces on opposite ends of the back of the walkman - but not held secure. If you want to wear it on a belt....it slides and flops around. There is no stability as there would be if the clip could have been screwed directly to the walkman body. Seems that would have been a no-brainer, but someone in the design department obviously overlooked that one....maybe my hand just isn't big enough (glove size 7) but holding it with the handstrap is rather uncomfortable. My arms are small enough I use the handstrap on my upper arm and it works just fine. Looks alittle unruly, but functional and stays put. I also strap the walkman to the treadmill on weathered-out days, and that works quite fine too. So the strap has come in handy. All-in-all I'm really glad I got this walkman. The pluses do outweigh the minuses and this walkman will be put to alot of good use!

Great product from Sony!
Ah! This is a remarkeble piece of equipment. Very stylish if I do say so myself.

I am currently listening to one of Lord of the Rings tapes I have made, and it sounds beautiful. I am sure pre-recorded tapes will sound even better.

The radio works very well. Preset stations is easy to use and very convenient.

TV reception is alirght, though I will not be using it much, and Weather band sucks. Again, I will not be using it.

I recommend this item for its quality. Some people say the other models aren't as good as the older one's, this one is probably better than the others.

Sports cassette walkman
No longer available new in box. Machines are now overstocks or refurbs. Model performs respectibly but is no where close in sound quality to a AC powerewd unit.