Sony D-E880 User Manual Page 1

PortableCD PlayerOperating InstructionsAbout the area codeThe area code of the location in which you purchased the CD playeris shown on upper left of

10Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play)You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle and PGM play modes.During playback, press REPEAT/EN

11Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play)You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order.1During playback, press

12Emphasizing the basssound (SOUND)You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound.Press SOUND to select “BASS ” or“BASS .”“BASS ” enhances the bass soun

13Protecting your hearing(AVLS)The AVLS (Automatic Volume LimiterSystem) function keeps down the maximumvolume to protect your hearing.Set AVLS to “LI

14Turning off theoperation beep soundYou can turn off the beep sound that is heardfrom your headphones/earphones when youoperate your CD player.1Remov

15Connecting a stereosystemYou can listen to CDs through a stereosystem and record CDs on a cassette tape anda MiniDisc. For details, see the instruc

16Using your CD player ina carYou can use your CD player in a car byconnecting it to the car cassette deck.You cannot use the car mount plate for this

17You can use the following power sources:• Rechargeable batteries• AC power adaptor (see “Playing a CD”)• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteriesFor the bat

18Using the rechargeable batteriesTo remove the rechargeable batteriesRemove the batteries as illustrated below.When to charge the rechargeablebatteri

19To remove the batteriesRemove the batteries in the same way asrechargeable batteries.When to replace the batteriesYou can check the remaining power

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shockhazard, do not expose the unitto rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, donot open the cabinet. Referservicing to

20PrecautionsOn safety• Should any solid objects or liquid fall intothe CD player, unplug it and have itchecked by qualified personnel beforeoperating

21TroubleshootingShould any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sonydealer.SymptomThe volume does not increase

22TroubleshootingSymptomCannot adjust the volumewith the VOLUME +/– buttonson the CD player.During recording with opticaldigital connection, the track

23SpecificationsSystemCompact disc digital audio systemLaser diode propertiesMaterial: GaAlAsWavelength: λ = 780 nmEmission duration: ContinuousLaser

24Accessories (supplied/optional)Supplied accessoriesFor the area code of the location in which youpurchased the CD player, check the upper left sideo

3Table of ContentsGetting startedLocating the Controls ... 4Playing a CD1.Connect your CD player. ...

4Getting startedLocating the ControlsFor details, see pages in parentheses.CD player (front)CD player (rear)qs i/REMOTE jack(page 6)qg AVLS switch (re

5Remote controlNoteUse only the supplied remote control. You cannotoperate this CD player with the remote controlsupplied with other CD players.qj x

6Playing a CDYou can also use rechargeable batteries, dry batteries and a car battery as a power source.1. Connect your CD player.1 Connect the AC pow

7To PressPlay/Pause uStop x/CHG*2Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) .once quickly*2Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) .repea

8About the display• When you press u after changing the CD or turning off and on the player, the total numberof tracks in the CD and total playing tim

9Playback optionsYou can enjoy various ways of playback using PLAY MODE and REPEAT/ENTER.PLAY MODE buttonEach time you press the button, you canchange