User manual SONY D-E880

[. . . ] Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. INFORMATION Listening for many hours at maximum volume may damage your hearing. For the customers in Europe The CE mark on the CD player is valid only for products marketed in the European Union. 2 Table of Contents Getting started Locating the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting a power source Using the rechargeable batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Using dry batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · If you select more than 64 tracks, the first selected tracks are erased. 11 B Available features G-PROTECTION function The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping while jogging. This function provides a higher level of shock protection than the traditional one. While jogging, be sure to hold your CD player with the OPEN switch facing upward. There is no ON/OFF switch of the G-PROTECTION function on this CD player and its remote control. You can always enjoy high quality CD sound using the G-PROTECTION function. Note Sound may skip if: ­ the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected or ­ a dirty or scratched CD is played. Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. Press SOUND to select "BASS "BASS . " "No indication" (Normal play) BASS BASS " or The selected sound mode is displayed. "BASS " enhances the bass sound ". more than "BASS Note If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND function, turn down the volume. 12 Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Set AVLS to "LIMIT. " Locking the controls (HOLD) You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. Flashes when the volume is turned up and beyond a certain level. Displayed when the HOLD function is working. Available features To turn off the AVLS function Set AVLS to "NORM. " You can use the HOLD function with both the CD player and remote control. You can still operate your CD player using the remote control when HOLD on the remote control is set to off. To unlock the controls Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow. 13 Turning off the operation beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. Turning off the LCD's backlight While you are using the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries, the LCD's backlight turns on for about 5 seconds every time you press a button. · When disconnecting the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet, grasp the adaptor itself. · Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands. * Beep sounds. When the batteries are depleted, replace both batteries with new ones. On rechargeable batteries and dry batteries · Do not charge the dry batteries. · Do not throw the batteries into fire. · Do not carry the batteries with coins or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the battery are accidentally contacted by a metallic object. · Do not mix rechargeable batteries with dry batteries. · Do not mix new batteries with old ones. · Do not use different types of batteries together. · When the batteries are not to be used for a long time, remove them. · If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any deposit in the battery compartment, and install new batteries. In case the deposit adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly. Connecting a power source 19 B Additional information Precautions On safety · Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player, unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. [. . . ] Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically. c Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese batteries. (pages 18, 19) c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (pages 18, 19) c Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times. [. . . ]