Sony PS-LX250H Turntable User Manual
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1. gt The record is dirty or scratched Clean the record with a commercially available record cleaning kit or replace the record Poor sound quality excessive noise intermittent sound etc gt The stylus is dirty or worn Remove dust on the stylus using a stylus cleaning brush or replace the worn stylus see page 6 gt Dust or dirt has collected on the record Clean the record using a good quality record cleaner Rumble or low frequency howl gt The turntable is placed too close to speakers Move speakers away from the turntable Tempo is incorrect gt Incorrect r min Set the r min setting to match the one indicated on the record Select 33 for 33 r min records or 45 for 45 r min records The drive belt is deteriorated gt Replace the drive belt For details please make a contact with Sony dealer Platter does not rotate gt Make sure the power cord is inserted all the way into an AC wall outlet The drive belt is broken gt Replace the drive belt For details please make a contact with Sony dealer Sound is too low or distorted gt 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 reproduced2. S O N Y 3 866 873 15 1 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 268 Before use make sure to read the accompanying sheet For the customers in the U S A e Ig Precautions On safety Before operating the unit check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with that of your local power supply Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off The nameplate indicating operating voltage power consumption etc is located on the rear exterior On placement Place the unit on a level surface e Avoid placing the unit near electrical appliances such as a television hair dryer or fluorescent lamp which may cause hum or noise e Place the unit where it will not be subject to any vibrat
3. ave PHONO input jacks connect to AUX VIDEO input jacks etc set to ON 2 Move the metallic parts inside the larger gear in the direction of arrows 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 3 Carefully place the platter on the spindle 4 Using the ribbon loop the drive belt around the motor 8 P pully After looping the belt do not forget to remove the ribbon 5 Place the rubber mat on the platter Installing the dust cover 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 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 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 all of the previous connections C gt to a wall outlet Note Install this system so that the powe
4. ion such as from speakers slamming of doors etc Keep the unit away from direct sunlight extremes of temperature and excessive dust and moisture On repacking Keep the carton and packing materials They provide an ideal container to transport the unit If you have any question or problem concerning your unit that is not covered in this manual please consult your nearest Sony dealer 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 Convention The following icon is used in this manual sv Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking 3 Assembling the Turntable 4 Hooking up the Turntable 4 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 e 45 r min adaptor 1 308 46B Getting Started Assembling the Turntable ANW UI 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 h
5. r cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble Operations Playing a Record STOP UP DOWN T 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 Press the Speed select button to select the speed 3 Set the SIZE SELECTOR to 17 or 30 4 Turn the protective cover to expose the stylus and close the dust cover 5 Press START The platter starts rotating 6 Adjust the volume on your amplifier To stop playing Press STOP 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 Press UP DOWN button 2 Move the tone arm to the position you desire 3 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 568 6 Additional Information Maintenance 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 yo
6. through the speakers Specifications Motor and Platter Drive system Motor Platter Speeds Wow and flutter Signal to noise ratio Tone Arm Type Effective arm length General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Mass Belt drive DC motor 295 mm dia aluminum die cast 33 and 45 r min 2 speed Less than 0 25 WRMS More than 50 dB DIN B Dynamic balanced straight shaped with soft damping control 195 mm U S A and Canada 120 V AC 60 Hz European countries 230 V 50 60 Hz 2W Approx 420 x 100 x 342 mm w h d 2 7 kg Supplied Accessories 45 r min adaptor 1 Platter with drive belt 1 Rubber mat 1 Dust cover 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 768 Additional Information Parts and Controls EQ switch Dust cover Spindle Hinge 45 r min adaptor Tone arm 4 Speed select button Arm stand Rubber mat Finger lift 6 Platter SIZE SELECTOR Cartridge and headshell STOP button START button UP DOWN button 9 Insulator Sony Corporation Printed in China http www sony net
7. ur finger tip When using a fluid stylus cleaner make sure not to moisten the stylus too much af To clean your records wipe thoroughly using a good quality record cleaner Cleaning the Cabinet and Dust Cover 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 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 T Turn off the amplifier 2 Protect the stylus with the stylus cover Stylus cover ly 3 Grasp the stylus holder and pull it away from the body Stylus holder l of the cartridge 4 4 insert the new stylus by pushing it into the cartridge receptacle Additional Information el ere Troubleshooting Before going through the check list below first make sure that The power cord is securely connected The speaker cords are securely connected Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer The tone arm skips skates or does not advance gt The turntable is not level Place the turntable on a level surface
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