Sony Turntable PS LX250H User Manual

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Stereo  
Turntable System  
Operating Instructions  
OWNER‘S RECORD  
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided  
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
Model No. PS-LX250H  
Serial No. _______________  
PS-LX250H  
© 1999 Sony Corporation  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Welcome!  
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Stereo  
Turntable System. Before operating the unit,  
please read this manual thoroughly and retain  
it for future reference.  
Getting Started  
Unpacking ꢁ  
Assembling the Turntable 4  
Hooking up the Turntable 4  
Convention  
The following icon is used in this manual:  
Indicates hints and tips for making  
the task easier.  
Operations  
Playing a Record 5  
Additional Information  
Maintenance 6  
Troubleshooting 7  
Specifications 7  
Parts and Controls 8  
Unpacking  
Check that you received the following items with your turntable:  
Platter (with drive belt) (1)  
Rubber mat (1)  
Dust cover (with hinges) (1)  
45 r/min adaptor (1)  
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Getting Started  
Installing the dust cover  
Assembling the Turntable  
Insert the hinges on the dust cover into the hinge pockets on  
the rear of the cabinet.  
Hooking up the Turntable  
The phono cables come attached to the rear of the cabinet.  
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.)  
1
Connect the cable with the white plug to the white (L)  
jack and connect the cable with the red plug to the red  
(R) jack. Make sure to insert the plugs firmly into the  
jacks. If the plugs are not inserted firmly, noise may be  
occured.  
Amplifier  
set to ON.  
L
R
It is necessary to set the EQ switch according to the  
connected jacks. For details, refer to step 1 in  
Assembling the Turntable.  
2
Move the metallic parts inside the larger gear in the  
direction of arrows.  
Mains lead hookups  
Connect the mains lead to an AC wall outlet after completing  
all of the previous connections.  
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.  
to a wall outlet  
Note  
Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged  
from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.  
3
4
Carefully, place the platter on the spindle.  
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 mat on the platter.  
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Operations  
To stop playing  
Press STOP.  
Playing a Record  
To pause playback  
Press the UP/DOWN button to raise the stylus off the record.  
To listen to a different part of the record  
1
2
3
Press UP/DOWN button.  
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/min adaptor on the spindle.  
When you have finished using the adaptor, put it back in the  
adaptor tray.  
1
Place a record on the platter.  
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 and the quality of reproduction  
will be impaired.  
2
3
4
Press the Speed select button to select the speed.  
Set the SIZE SELECTOR to 17 or 30.  
Turn the protective cover to expose the stylus, and close  
the dust cover.  
5
6
Press START.  
The platter starts rotating.  
Adjust the volume on your amplifier.  
5GB  
 
Additional Information  
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 solvents such as  
alcohol, benzine or thinner, since they will damage the finish.  
Stylus and Record Care  
In order to prevent premature stylus and record wear, the  
stylus and record should be cleaned before playback.  
To clean the stylus, brush it from back to front using a good  
quality stylus cleaning brush. Do not clean the stylus with  
your finger tip. When using a fluid stylus cleaner, make sure  
not to moisten the stylus too much.  
Replacing the Stylus  
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 the stylus within this time  
limit.  
For a replacement stylus, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
To replace the stylus  
1
2
Turn off the amplifier.  
To clean your records, wipe thoroughly using a good quality  
record cleaner.  
Protect the stylus with the stylus cover.  
Stylus cover  
3
4
Grasp the stylus holder and pull it away from the body  
of the cartridge.  
Stylus holder  
Insert the new stylus by pushing it into the cartridge  
receptacle.  
6GB  
 
Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
Specifications  
Before going through the check list below, first make sure  
that:  
Motor and Platter  
Drive system  
Motor  
Belt-drive  
The power cord is securely connected.  
The speaker cords are securely connected.  
DC motor  
Platter  
295 mm dia. (aluminum, die-cast)  
33 1/3 and 45 r/min, 2 speed  
Less than 0.25% (WRMS)  
More than 50 dB (DIN-B)  
Speeds  
Wow and flutter  
Signal to noise ratio  
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks,  
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
The tone arm skips, skates or does not advance.  
The turntable is not level. Place the turntable on a level  
surface.  
Tone Arm  
Type  
Dynamic balanced straight shaped with soft  
damping control  
195 mm  
The record is dirty or scratched.  
Clean the record with a commercially available record  
cleaning kit, or replace the record.  
Effective arm length  
General  
Power requirements  
Poor sound quality, excessive noise, intermittent  
sound, etc…  
U.S.A. and Canada: 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
European countries: 230 V, 50/60 Hz  
2 W  
Approx. 420 × 100 × 342 mm (w/h/d)  
2.7 kg  
The stylus is dirty or worn. Remove dust on the stylus using  
a stylus cleaning brush, or replace the worn stylus (see  
page 6).  
Power consumption  
Dimensions  
Mass  
Dust or dirt has collected on the record. Clean the record  
using a good quality record cleaner.  
Supplied Accessories  
45 r/min adaptor (1)  
Platter (with drive belt) (1)  
Rubber mat (1)  
Rumble or low-frequency howl*.  
The turntable is placed too close to speakers. Move speakers  
away from the turntable.  
Dust cover (1)  
Tempo is incorrect.  
Incorrect r/min. Set the r/min setting to match the one  
indicated on the record. (Select “33” for 33 1/3 r/min records  
or “45” for 45 r/min records.)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
The drive belt is deteriorated.  
Replace the drive belt. For details, please make a contact with  
Sony dealer.  
Platter does not rotate.  
Make sure the power cord is inserted all the way into an AC  
wall outlet.  
The drive belt is broken.  
Replace the drive belt. For details, please make a contact with  
Sony dealer.  
Sound is too low or distorted.  
The turntable is not connected to the PHONO IN inputs on  
the amplifier (see page 4).  
*
This phenomenon, called “acoustic feedback, occurs when  
vibrations from the speakers are transmitted through the air or via  
solid objects (such as shelves, a cabinet, or the floor) to the  
turntable where they are picked up by the stylus, amplified and  
reproduced through the speakers.  
7GB  
 
Additional Information  
Parts and Controls  
EQ switch  
Dust cover  
Spindle  
Hinge  
45 r/min adaptor  
Speed select button  
Rubber mat  
Tone arm  
Arm stand  
Finger lift  
Platter  
SIZE SELECTOR  
STOP button  
UP/DOWN button  
Cartridge and headshell  
START button  
Insulator  
Sony Corporation  
Printed in China  
 

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