Transcript
Stereo
Turntable Operating
OWNER'S
RECORD below.
are located
at the rear, Record
Refer to them whenever
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Instructions
The model and serial numbers space provided
System
No, PS-LX250H
PS-LX250H
it) 1999 by Sony Corporation
Serial No.
you call upon
the serial number
in the
your Sony dealer
regarding
Precautions To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
On safety • Betore operating
power
Do not install appliance
the umt, check that
the operating voltage ot ',our umt is idenhcaL wnth that ot your local supply
• Should
the
in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
any solid oblect or liquid
rolL) the cabinet,
unplug
ha_e it checked
bv quahfled
personnel turther • Unplug It It l_ not
For the customers in the U.S.A.
pertod
belore
tall
the umt and
operating
Ltany
the umt trom the ',,'all outlet to be u_ed tot an extended
ot tm_e To disconnect
the
cord, pull It out by the plug
Ne_ er
pull the cord itself • The unit Is not disconnected
Irom the
AC power source Imams) as long as _t Is connected to the wall outlet, even it the umt _tseh has been turned off • The nameplate
m&catmg
operating
voltage, power consumption located on the rear exterior
et_ i,
On placement • Place the umt on a level surtace This symbol
is intended
to the presence "dangerous
voltage"
product's
to alert the user
enclosure
within
dryer,
the
may
that may be of
suffzclent
magmtude
of electrK
shock to persons
• Avoid
placing
appliances
of unmsulated
to constntute
a rink
the untt near electrical
tsuch as a telev]szon,
or fluorescent cau.se
hum
or
lampl noise
• Place the umt where sublect speakers,
tt will not be
to any vzbraUon, slamming
hair
which
such as from
of doors, etc
• Keep the umt away, from &rect sunhght, extremes of temperature, and excessive dust and molsture This symbol
is intended
to the presence and maintenance m the hterature
to alert the user
of important
operating
(servzcmg)
Lnstruettons
accompanying
CAUTION You are cautioned modfflcahon to operate
that any changes
not expressly could
or
approved
In
x old your authority
this equLpment
For the customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED
DO
AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN INSERTED TO PREVENT EXPOSURE
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and packing
materials
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome! Thank
you for purchasing
the Sony
Stereo
Turntable
Before
operating
System
the unit, please
manual thoroughly future reference.
read this
and retain
it for
Convention Tile following
Unpacking 3 Assembling the Turntable 4 Hooking up the Turntable 4
Operations icon is used in this
Playing
manua]:
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Getting Started
Indicates hints and tips for makmg the task easier
a Record 5
Additional Information Maintenance 6 Troubleshooting 7 Specifications 7 Parts and Controls 8
Unpacking Check that you received the following • Platter (with drive belt) (1) • Rubber mat (1) • Dust cover (with hinges) • 45 r/rain adaptor (1)
items with your turntable:
(1)
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Installing
Assembling the Turntable
3_
_II
2
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the dust cover
Insert the hinges on the dust cover into the hinge pockets on the rear of the cabinet.
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Hooking up the Turntable 1
Set the EQ switch
according
to the jacks of your
stereo system (amplifier). • When your stereo system (amplifier) has PHONO input jacks (connect to PHONO input jacks) ---*set to OFF. • When your stereo system (amplifier) does not have PHONO input jacks (connect to AUX, VIDEO input jacks, etc.) ---*set to ON.
The phono cabinet.
cables come attached
to the rear of the
Connect the cable with the white plug to the white (L) jack and connect the cable with the red plug to the red (It.) jack. Make sure to insert the plugs firmly into the jacks. If the plugs are not inserted firmly, noise may be occured. Amplifier L
ON
2
_
OFF
Move the metallic parts inside the larger gear in the direction of arrows.
It is necessary to set the EQ switch according to the connected jacks• For details, refer to step 1 in "Assembling the Turntable".
Mains lead hookups Connect
the mains lead to an AC wall outlet after
completing When the power is supplied after assembling or moving the turntable The turntable sometimes rotates and the torn arm descends to the platter even if START is not pressed. If this occurs, press STOP to return the tone arm to the arm stand.
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Carefully,
4
Using the ribbon, loop the drive belt around the motor pully. After looping the belt, do not forget to remove the ribbon.
5
Place the rubber
place the platter
on the spindle.
mat on the platter.
all of the previous
connections.
-1, to a wall outlet
To stop playing
Playing a Record
PressSTOP. To pause playback Pressthe
UP/DOWN
button
to raise
the stylus
off the
record.
To listen to a different part of the record 1 Press UP/DOWN button. 2 3 5TO! _
!P/DOWN
Move the tone arm to the position you desire. Press UP/DOWN button. The tone arm descends to the record.
To play a 17-cm record Place the supplied 45 r/rain 1
Place a record
When you have finished in the adaptor tray.
on the platter.
adaptor
on fhe spindle.
using the adaptor,
put it back
Note Place only one record on the platter at a time. If two or more records are stacked on the platter, the stylus will not make proper contact with the grooves quality of reproduction will be impaired.
and the
2
Press the Speed select button
3
Set the SIZE SELECTOR
4
Remove the protective cover from the cartridge, and close the dust cover.
5
Press START. The platter
6
Adjust
starts
the volume
to select the speed.
to 17 or 30.
rotating. on your amplifier.
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Cleaning the Cabinet and Dust Cover
Maintenance
Clean the cabinet and dust cover periodically using a soft dry cloth. If stains are difficult to remove, use a cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use soh'ents such as alcohol, benzine or thinner, since
Stylus and Record Care In order to prevent premature stylus and record the stylus and record should be cleaned before playback.
wear,
they will damage
the finish,
To clean the stylus, brush it from back to front using a good quality stylus cleaning brush, Do not clean the
Replacing the Stylus
stylus with your fInger tip. When using a fluid stylus cleaner, make sure not to moisten the stylus too much.
The life expectancy of the stylus tip is about 500 hours. To preserve maximum sound quality and avoid damage to your records, we recommend replacing stylus within this time limit. Additional replacement styli (ATN3600LX) are available
To clean your records, wipe thoroughly quality record cleaner.
using a good
from your Sony dealer.
To replace the stylus 1 Turn off the amplifier. 2 Grasp the stylus holder and pull it away from the body of the cartridge. 3 Insert the new stylus by pushing it into the cartridge receptacle.
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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Before going through sure that:
the check list below, first make Motor and Platter
• The power cord is • The speaker cords Should any problem checks, consult your
securely connected. are securely connected. persist after you have made these nearest Sony dealer.
The tone arm skips, skates or does not advance. • The turntable is not level Place the turntable
on a
level surface. • The record
is dirty or scratched.
Clean
the record
record
cleaning
kit, or replace
DC motor
Platter
29_ mm dia
Spct'ds Wow and flutter
33 _/and 45 r/rain, 2 speed tess than 0.25". (WRMS)
Signaltonoi_cratio
More
than
(aluminum,
die-cast)
50 dB (DIN-B)
Tone Arm 1>'pc
L)) namic bakmced straight soft damping, ct.m'ol Iq-_ toni
e arm length
Eifecti\
with a commercially
Belt-drive
Drive system Motor
shaped
with
available
the record General
Poor sound quality, etc...
excessive
noise, intermittent
sound,
•_ The stylus is dirty or worn. Remove dust on the stylus using a stylus cleaning brush, or replace the worn stylus (see page 61. • Dust or dirt has collected on the record. record
using a good
Rumble or low-frequency • The turntable speakers
quality
too close to speakers.
Set the r/min
i_(,\'*rev consumption
European 2W
Dimensions
,\pprox.
Mass
2.7 kg
Move
45 rimin adaptor (l ) Platter (with drive belt) Rubber mat (1) Dust
setting
and
Canada: countries:
120VAC,
60Hz
230 V, 50/60
Hz
420 x 100 x 342 ram(w/h/d)
Supplied Accessories
from the turntable.
Tempo is incorrect. •_ Incorrect r/min.
US.A
Clean the
cleaner.
howl*.
is placed
away
record
Ptl_ er requirement_
to match
the
Design
cover
and
(1)
(t)
specifications
are sub}ect
to change
without
notice.
one indicated on the record. (Select "33" for 33 _/_ r/rain records or "45" for 45 r/rain records.) The drive belt is deteriorated. • Replace contact
the drive belt. For details,
please
make a
with Sony dealer.
Platter does not rotate. •_ Make sure the power an AC wall outlet,
cord is inserted
all the way into
The drive belt is broken. • Replace contact
the drive belt. For details,
please
make a
with Sony dealer.
Sound is too low or distorted. • The turntable inputs
is not connected
on the amplifier
* This phenomemm, when vibrations
called
"acoustic
from the speakers
through
the air or via solid objects
cabinet,
or the floor) to the turntable
picked thrnugh
tip by the stylus,
to the PHONO
IN
(see page 4).
amplified
feedback",
occurs
are transmitted (such as sheh'e; where
a
they are
and reproduced
the speakers
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Parts and Controls []
EQ switch
[]
Spindle
]
45 r/min
]
]
Dust cover
[]
Hinge
]
Tone arm
Speed select button
]
Arm stand
]
Rubber mat
]
Finger lift
]
Platter
]
SIZE SELECTOR
]
Cartridge
]
STOP button
]
START button
]
UP/DOWN
]
Insulator
adaptor
and headshell
button
[]
[] [] []
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