20 Most Recent Sony Walkman WM-FX290 Personal Cassette Player Questions & Answers

You may download the manual from here.

Does it have buttons 1-6 on it????? If it does try going to station and try pushing and holding button one.....until it stops blinking.....

Hi,
If its Sony WM-FX290 then check Hold slide switch, it is located next to Headphone jack, turn it Off to playback tape or listen radio sound.
Let me know if unit model is other than WM-FX290 to provide you helpful info.
Click Sony Support link to download WM-FX290 user manual free copy, if required.
Thanks.

motor belts are cheap. try replacing the belt that drives the wheel. this become distorted specially when the unit has not been use for quit long time. if you think its not about belt, clean up the rubber that touches the tape when played, also the tape head with 70% alcohol. hope this help.

I have this walkman too and also need the instructions. I found them at this website:
http://www.docs.sony.com/release/WMFX290.pdf
I hope that helps you out!

Of course, I have to start with the obvious. Try changing batteries and headset and see how that helps.

I would get some cleaning solution called deoxit, and clean the battery leads. Also coat the headphone jack with it and put the jack into the player. Recoat and try again. Twist the jack around, it should help distribute the solution.

If the static is caused by a poor connection, that should clear it up.