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Power Sources

Using on house current

(See fig. 

A

)

When the AC power adaptor is connected to the
system, internal batteries are automatically
disconnected.

Note on the AC power adaptor

Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use
any other AC power adaptor to avoid damaging the
speakers.

Battery installation

(See fig. 

B

)

Battery replacement

When the batteries are weak, the playback sound will
become distorted or unstable. In such a case, replace all
the batteries with new ones.

Battery life

(5 mW + 5 mW output)

Battery type

Usage time

Sony alkaline battery LR6 (SG)

Approx. 30 hours*

Sony manganese battery R6

Approx. 15 hours*

* Usage time stated above may vary according to the

temperature or conditions of use.

© 2004 Sony Corporation          Printed in Philippines

Active Speaker System

SRS-T88

3-258-804-11(1)

Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones

D

C

B

OPEN

1

(rear)
(arrière)
(parte posterior)

2

Four R6 (size AA) batteries
Quatre piles R6 (format AA)
Cuatro pilas R6 (tamaño AA)

OP

EN

OP

EN

POWER

VOLUME

MIN

MAX

DIRECT

OFF

ON

POWER

VOLUME

MIN

MAX

DIRECT

OFF

ON

2

v

CD/MD Walkman*,
PC, etc.
Walkman* CD et MD,
Ordinateur ou un
autre appareil
Walkman de CD/
MD*, PC, etc.

* “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony

Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo
products.
« WALKMAN » est une marque déposée par
Sony Corporation pour représenter les produits
stéréo dotés d’écouteurs.
“WALKMAN” es una marca registrada de Sony
Corporation que representa los productos
audífonos estéreo.

VOLUME

 English

Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
Do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only
those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in
the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

Precautions

On safety

The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power
consumption, etc., is located on the rear exterior.
• Before operating the system, be sure that the

operating voltage of the system is identical with that
of your local power supply.

Where purchased

Operating voltage

U.S.A./Canada

120 V AC, 60 Hz

European countries

220 – 230 V AC, 50 Hz

Other countries

• 110 – 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• 220 – 230 V AC, 50 Hz

• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor.
• After operating the system with the AC power

adaptor, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the
wall outlet if the system is not to be used for an
extended period of time. The POWER switch does
not turn the AC power adaptor off.

On operation

• Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system,

have the system checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.

• Although this system is magnetically shielded, do

not leave recorded tapes, watches, personal credit
cards, or floppy disks with magnetic coding in front
of the system for an extended period of time.

If the TV picture or monitor display is
magnetically distorted

Although this system is magnetically shielded, there
may be cases that the picture on some TV sets/personal
computer sets may become magnetically distorted. In
such a case, turn off the power of the TV set/personal
computer set once, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on
again. For the personal computer set, take the
appropriate measures such as data storage before
turning it off.
When there seems to be no improvement, locate the
system further away from the TV set/personal
computer set. Furthermore, be sure not to place objects
in which magnets are attached or used near the TV set/
personal computer set, such as audio racks, TV stands,
toys etc. These may cause magnetic distortion to the
picture due to their interaction with the system.

On placement

• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• Do not leave the system in a location near heat

sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, moisture, rain or mechanical shock.

On cleaning

Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
cabinet.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your
speaker system, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

Polarity of the plug

Hooking up the speakers

(See fig. 

C

)

1

Open the battery compartment lid to pull
out the input cord.

2

Set the speaker system on a flat surface.

3

Connect the speaker to the source
equipment.

When the system is connected to the monaural jack
of a radio, etc.

, the sound may not come through the

right speaker. In such a case, use the optional* plug
adaptor PC-236MS.

To connect to a stereo phone-type
headphones jack

Use the optional* PC-234S plug adaptor or RK-G138
connecting cord.

* The above optional accessories are not provided in some

areas.

Listening to the sound 

(See fig. 

D

)

First, turn down the volume on this unit. Before
connecting the speakers to the headphone output,
reduce the volume of the connected component.

1

Set the POWER switch to ON.

The POWER ON indicator becomes green.

2

Adjust the VOLUME control.

When connecting to the headphone output, also
adjust the volume of the connected component.
After listening, set the POWER switch to OFF/
DIRECT.
The POWER OFF/DIRECT indicator becomes
black.

Note

Turn off the MEGA BASS or BASS BOOST
(Walkman, etc.) function as it may cause audible
distortion.

To operate this unit without the built-in
amplifier

Set the POWER switch to OFF/DIRECT. In such a case,
the VOLUME dial on this system will not work. Adjust
the volume of the connected component.

Troubleshooting

Should you have a problem with your speaker system,
check the following list and take the suggested
measures. If the problem persists, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.

There is no sound from the speaker system.

• Make sure all the connections have been correctly

made.

• Make sure the volume on this unit and the connected

component have been turned up properly.

• Replace all the batteries with new ones, if batteries

are used with this system.

The sound is distorted.

• Turn down the volume level on the connected

component. Or, if the connected component has a
bass boost function, set it to off.

• Rotate VOLUME on this unit to reduce the volume.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones, if batteries

are used with this system.

There is hum or noise in the speaker
output.

• Make sure all the connections have been correctly

made.

• Make sure none of the audio components are

positioned too close to the TV set.

The sound has suddenly stopped.

Make sure all the connections have been correctly made.

Specifications

Speaker section

Enclosure type

Full range, Bass reflex,
magnetically shielded

Speaker system

34 mm (diameter)

Impedance

Rated input power

2 W

Maximum input power

3 W

Amplifier section

Rated output

2 W + 2 W
(10% T.H.D., 1 kHz, 8

)

Bass boost

MEGA BASS

Input

Input cord a stereo-mini plug
(40 cm) 

×

 1

Input impedance

4.7 k

 (at 1 kHz)

General

Power

Four R6 (size AA) batteries, DC
6 V (supplied AC power
adaptor)

Dimensions (w/h/d)

approx. 198 

×

 75 

×

 36 mm

(7 

7

/

8

 

×

 3 

×

 1 

7

/

16

 inch)

(during use)

Mass

approx. 350 g (12 oz.) including
batteries

Supplied accessories

Carrying Pouch (1)
AC power adaptor (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Plug adaptor

*

 (1)

*

For world wide model (Tourist model, on sale in Japan
only)

Optional accessories

Connecting cord RK-G136, RK-G138
Plug adaptor PC-234S, PC-236MS

The above optional accessories are not provided in some
areas.

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

POWER

A

to DC IN 6 V jack
Vers la prise DC IN 6 V
a la toma DC IN 6 V

AC power adaptor
(supplied)
Adaptateur secteur
(fourni)
Adaptador de
alimentación de ca
(suministrado)

to wall outlet
Vers la prise
murale
Tomacorriente

1

3

To LINE OUT or to headphones
jack (stereo mini jack)
Vers LINE OUT ou vers la prise
de casque (mini-prise stéréo)
a la toma LINE OUT o a la toma
de auriculares (minitoma
estéreo)

POWER

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