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D-E880 D-EJ815 © 1999 Sony Corporation 3-045-457-21 (1) Portable CD Player Operating Instructions About the area code The area code of the location in which you purchased the CD player is shown on upper left of your model and see "Accessories (supplied/optional)." For accessories supplied with your CD player, check the area code of the bar code label on the package.
D-E880 D-EJ815 © 1999 Sony Corporation 3-045-457-21 (1) Portable CD Player Operating Instructions About the area code The area code of the location in which you purchased the CD player is shown on upper left of your model and see "Accessories (supplied/optional)." For accessories supplied with your CD player, check the area code of the bar code label on the package.
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... an experienced radio/TV technician for products marketed in accordance with the instructions, may regulate disposal of optical instruments with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. For the customers in a residential installation. CAUTION The use of the battery used to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in Europe The CE mark on the CD player is connected. - Refer to...
... an experienced radio/TV technician for products marketed in accordance with the instructions, may regulate disposal of optical instruments with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. For the customers in a residential installation. CAUTION The use of the battery used to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in Europe The CE mark on the CD player is connected. - Refer to...
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...3. Play a CD 8 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 11 Playing a single track (Single play 11 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play 11 Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play 12 Available features G-PROTECTION function 13 Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 13 Protecting your hearing (AVLS 14 Locking the controls (HOLD 14 Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 15 Turning off the LCD's backlight 15 Connecting a power source Using the rechargeable batteries 18 Using dry batteries 20 Using the battery case (for the customers supplied...
...3. Play a CD 8 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 11 Playing a single track (Single play 11 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play 11 Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play 12 Available features G-PROTECTION function 13 Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 13 Protecting your hearing (AVLS 14 Locking the controls (HOLD 14 Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 15 Turning off the LCD's backlight 15 Connecting a power source Using the rechargeable batteries 18 Using dry batteries 20 Using the battery case (for the customers supplied...
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... (external battery)/ DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack (pages 7, 18, 20) qa LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack (page 16) qs i/REMOTE jack (page 7) qd VOLUME +/- Getting started Locating the Controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 Display (pages 9, 11 - 15) 2 ./> (AMS/search) buttons (pages 8, 11, 12) 3 PLAY MODE button (pages 10 - 12) 4 HOLD switch (page 14) 5 OPEN switch (page 7) 6 REPEAT/ENTER button (pages 10 - 12) 7 SOUND button (page 13) CD player (rear) qf Battery compartment (page 18) 4 8 u (play/pause) button (pages 8, 12) 9 x (stop...
... (external battery)/ DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack (pages 7, 18, 20) qa LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack (page 16) qs i/REMOTE jack (page 7) qd VOLUME +/- Getting started Locating the Controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 Display (pages 9, 11 - 15) 2 ./> (AMS/search) buttons (pages 8, 11, 12) 3 PLAY MODE button (pages 10 - 12) 4 HOLD switch (page 14) 5 OPEN switch (page 7) 6 REPEAT/ENTER button (pages 10 - 12) 7 SOUND button (page 13) CD player (rear) qf Battery compartment (page 18) 4 8 u (play/pause) button (pages 8, 12) 9 x (stop...
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... can turn and change the angle of the tracks left. Note Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with the CA model) (Front) qh HOLD switch (page 14) ql Display (pages 9, 11 - 15) Getting started qj x (stop) button (pages 8, 15) qk Jog lever u: play ) MODE button (pages 10 - 12) wd RPT (repeat)/ENT (enter) button (pages 10 - 12) w; Remote control (not supplied with other CD players. (Continued) 5 wa VOLUME +/- LIGHT button...
... can turn and change the angle of the tracks left. Note Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with the CA model) (Front) qh HOLD switch (page 14) ql Display (pages 9, 11 - 15) Getting started qj x (stop) button (pages 8, 15) qk Jog lever u: play ) MODE button (pages 10 - 12) wd RPT (repeat)/ENT (enter) button (pages 10 - 12) w; Remote control (not supplied with other CD players. (Continued) 5 wa VOLUME +/- LIGHT button...
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You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with the CA model) wj x (stop) button (pages 8, 15) wk VOL (volume) +/- button (page 8) wl N(play)•> (AMS/search) button (pages 8, 11, 12) e; Remote control (supplied with other CD players. 6 HOLD switch (page 14) ea .(AMS/ search) button (pages 8, 11, 12) Note Use only the supplied remote control.
You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with the CA model) wj x (stop) button (pages 8, 15) wk VOL (volume) +/- button (page 8) wl N(play)•> (AMS/search) button (pages 8, 11, 12) e; Remote control (supplied with other CD players. 6 HOLD switch (page 14) ea .(AMS/ search) button (pages 8, 11, 12) Note Use only the supplied remote control.
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... the remote control. • Connect the headphones/earphones to the remote control firmly. Insert a CD. 1 Slide OPEN to i/ REMOTE Headphones or Earphones 2. OPEN switch Label side up (Continued) 7 A loose connection may cause noise during playback. For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC outlet, use rechargeable batteries, dry batteries and a car battery as a power source. 1. Playing a CD Playing a CD You can also use the AC plug adaptor. Connect your CD player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the...
... the remote control. • Connect the headphones/earphones to the remote control firmly. Insert a CD. 1 Slide OPEN to i/ REMOTE Headphones or Earphones 2. OPEN switch Label side up (Continued) 7 A loose connection may cause noise during playback. For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC outlet, use rechargeable batteries, dry batteries and a car battery as a power source. 1. Playing a CD Playing a CD You can also use the AC plug adaptor. Connect your CD player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the...
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... pause, the elapsed playing time flashes. Dent 9 If the volume level does not increase Is AVLS set to "NORM." Removing the CD Remove the CD as illustrated below. Set AVLS to "LIMIT"? Playing a CD About the display • When you stopped and then resume playing from the point you stopped Your CD player can recall the playback point where you press u after changing the CD or turning off and on this CD player.
... pause, the elapsed playing time flashes. Dent 9 If the volume level does not increase Is AVLS set to "NORM." Removing the CD Remove the CD as illustrated below. Set AVLS to "LIMIT"? Playing a CD About the display • When you stopped and then resume playing from the point you stopped Your CD player can recall the playback point where you press u after changing the CD or turning off and on this CD player.
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... the LINE OUT(OPTICAL) jack, the G-PROTECTION function does not work. There is played. • If you connect the connecting cord or the digital connecting cord to provide excellent protection against sound skipping while jogging. a dirty or scratched CD is no ON/OFF switch of shock protection than the traditional one. Note If the sound is displayed. While jogging, be sure to select "BASS " or "BASS ." Press SOUND to hold your CD player...
... the LINE OUT(OPTICAL) jack, the G-PROTECTION function does not work. There is played. • If you connect the connecting cord or the digital connecting cord to provide excellent protection against sound skipping while jogging. a dirty or scratched CD is no ON/OFF switch of shock protection than the traditional one. Note If the sound is displayed. While jogging, be sure to select "BASS " or "BASS ." Press SOUND to hold your CD player...
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... controls on the remote control is set to off the AVLS function Set AVLS to prevent accidental button presses. Displayed when the HOLD function is turned up and beyond a certain level. Flashes when the volume is working. Set AVLS to protect your hearing. Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow. You can still operate your CD player using the remote control when HOLD on your CD player to "NORM." Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function...
... controls on the remote control is set to off the AVLS function Set AVLS to prevent accidental button presses. Displayed when the HOLD function is turned up and beyond a certain level. Flashes when the volume is working. Set AVLS to protect your hearing. Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow. You can still operate your CD player using the remote control when HOLD on your CD player to "NORM." Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function...
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... connect the power source without pressing PLAY MODE. Turning off the operation beep sound You can turn off the backlight to save the battery power. 1 Remove the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries from the CD player. 2 Insert the batteries while pressing PLAY MODE. Turning off the beep sound that is always turned on when using the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries, the LCD's backlight turns on for about 5 seconds every time you operate your CD player. 1 Remove the power...
... connect the power source without pressing PLAY MODE. Turning off the operation beep sound You can turn off the backlight to save the battery power. 1 Remove the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries from the CD player. 2 Insert the batteries while pressing PLAY MODE. Turning off the beep sound that is always turned on when using the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries, the LCD's backlight turns on for about 5 seconds every time you operate your CD player. 1 Remove the power...
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... recording. Stereo system, cassette recorder, radio cassette recorder, etc. does not function on the connected device so that the sound will not be distorted. Be sure to LINE OUT (OPTICAL) Optical digital connecting cord Connecting cord Left (white) Right (red) MiniDisc recorder, DAT deck, etc. Notes • Before you use the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source, batteries may become completely depleted during recording. • Adjust the volume properly on the output sound from the i/REMOTE jack; If you play a CD, turn...
... recording. Stereo system, cassette recorder, radio cassette recorder, etc. does not function on the connected device so that the sound will not be distorted. Be sure to LINE OUT (OPTICAL) Optical digital connecting cord Connecting cord Left (white) Right (red) MiniDisc recorder, DAT deck, etc. Notes • Before you use the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source, batteries may become completely depleted during recording. • Adjust the volume properly on the output sound from the i/REMOTE jack; If you play a CD, turn...
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... use a Sony car connecting pack to reduce noise. This function is recommended that come with your driving. Switched ignition function (when using the car battery cord) With this CD player. Optional car accessory needed To connect your CD player to the car cassette deck. You cannot use the car mount plate for this feature, your CD player in a car, install it to a car cassette deck, you need the following car accessories in "Accessories (supplied/optional)": • Car battery cord, and • Car connecting pack* For details, see the instruction manuals...
... use a Sony car connecting pack to reduce noise. This function is recommended that come with your driving. Switched ignition function (when using the car battery cord) With this CD player. Optional car accessory needed To connect your CD player to the car cassette deck. You cannot use the car mount plate for this feature, your CD player in a car, install it to a car cassette deck, you need the following car accessories in "Accessories (supplied/optional)": • Car battery cord, and • Car connecting pack* For details, see the instruction manuals...
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.... Battery power is detached by about half, replace the batteries with new rechargeable batteries. Note on carrying the rechargeable batteries Use the supplied battery carrying case to replace the rechargeable batteries If the battery life becomes shorter by an accidental drop, excessive force, etc., attach it several times. Connecting a power source 19 Notes • The indicator sections of the batteries in the display. r ○ ○ ○ ○ r Battery power is new...
.... Battery power is detached by about half, replace the batteries with new rechargeable batteries. Note on carrying the rechargeable batteries Use the supplied battery carrying case to replace the rechargeable batteries If the battery life becomes shorter by an accidental drop, excessive force, etc., attach it several times. Connecting a power source 19 Notes • The indicator sections of the batteries in the display. r ○ ○ ○ ○ r Battery power is new...
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... customers supplied with the battery case) You can check the remaining power of the battery case. 2 Connect the battery case to the diagram outside the battery case and close the cap of the batteries in the display. r r Battery power is full. When the batteries are depleted, replace both batteries with new ones. 20 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Using the battery case (for your CD player: •...
... customers supplied with the battery case) You can check the remaining power of the battery case. 2 Connect the battery case to the diagram outside the battery case and close the cap of the batteries in the display. r r Battery power is full. When the batteries are depleted, replace both batteries with new ones. 20 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Using the battery case (for your CD player: •...
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...play your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. Maintenance To clean the casing Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in a car parked under direct sunlight. 22 Do not use in the DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack. On handling CDs • To keep the CD clean... the CD player causes interference to the radio or television reception, turn off the CD player or move it away from the radio or television. If you do not touch it. It may be damaged and the CD player will allow you to hear outside sounds and ...
...play your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. Maintenance To clean the casing Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in a car parked under direct sunlight. 22 Do not use in the DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack. On handling CDs • To keep the CD clean... the CD player causes interference to the radio or television reception, turn off the CD player or move it away from the radio or television. If you do not touch it. It may be damaged and the CD player will allow you to hear outside sounds and ...
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... corrective actions c Set the AVLS switch to the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack. Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you press u, "Lo batt" or "00" appears in the display. "Hold" appears in the CD player. Symptom The volume does not increase even if you press a button, and the CD does not play. Charge the batteries. (page 18) c Replace the batteries with the rechargeable batteries. Leave the CD player aside for several times. (pages 18...
... corrective actions c Set the AVLS switch to the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack. Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you press u, "Lo batt" or "00" appears in the display. "Hold" appears in the CD player. Symptom The volume does not increase even if you press a button, and the CD does not play. Charge the batteries. (page 18) c Replace the batteries with the rechargeable batteries. Leave the CD player aside for several times. (pages 18...
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... CD player is connected to an audio device. Adjust the volume using the MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc. (page 16) c See the instruction manual that comes with the recording device. (page 16) c During stop, press x/CHG. (page 18) 24 The CD player does not start charging. During recording with the VOLUME +/- buttons on the connected device. (page 16) c Record the track number again using the volume control on the CD player. Troubleshooting Symptom Cannot adjust the volume with optical digital connection, the track number cannot be recorded...
... CD player is connected to an audio device. Adjust the volume using the MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc. (page 16) c See the instruction manual that comes with the recording device. (page 16) c During stop, press x/CHG. (page 18) 24 The CD player does not start charging. During recording with the VOLUME +/- buttons on the connected device. (page 16) c Record the track number again using the volume control on the CD player. Troubleshooting Symptom Cannot adjust the volume with optical digital connection, the track number cannot be recorded...
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... (charged for use the CD player on a flat and stable surface.) Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used . Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at peak level Power requirements For the area code of the model you use on car battery: 4.5 V DC Battery life* (approx...
... (charged for use the CD player on a flat and stable surface.) Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used . Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at peak level Power requirements For the area code of the model you use on car battery: 4.5 V DC Battery life* (approx...
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...;32 × 5 5⁄8 in.) Mass (excluding rechargeable batteries) Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) Design and specifications are subject to the supplied remote control Use only headphones with stereo mini plugs. Please ask the dealer for replacement, or after warranty period, it should be serviced. Should the AC power adaptor cease to function in your nearest Sony Service Center or Sony Authorized Repair Center for detailed information about the accessories in...
...;32 × 5 5⁄8 in.) Mass (excluding rechargeable batteries) Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) Design and specifications are subject to the supplied remote control Use only headphones with stereo mini plugs. Please ask the dealer for replacement, or after warranty period, it should be serviced. Should the AC power adaptor cease to function in your nearest Sony Service Center or Sony Authorized Repair Center for detailed information about the accessories in...