Sony PS-LX200H Turntable User Manual
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1. Operations Playing a Record W PUI Ta STOP zz UP DOWN 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 Press the Speed select button to select the speed Set the SIZE SELECTor to 17 or 30 4 Remove the protective cover from the cartridge 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 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 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 your finger tip When using a fluid stylus cleaner make sure not to moi2. Poor sound quality excessive noise intermittent sound etc The stylus is dirty or worn Remove dust on the stylus using a stylus cleaning brush or replace the worn stylus see page 6 Dust or dirt has collected on the record Clean the record using a good quality record cleaner Rumble or low frequency howl The turntable is placed too close to speakers Move speakers away from the turntable Tempo is incorrect 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 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 Specifications Motor and Platter Drive system Belt drive Motor DC motor Platter 295 mm dia aluminum die cast Spe
3. S O N vY 3 864 749 11 1 Stereo Turntable System Operating Instructions PS LX200H To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For the customers in the U S A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN e CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Z N This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons AN This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment TEKE HEKE TEKE EEE EEE 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
4. eds 33 and 45 r min 2 speed Wow and flutter Less than 0 25 WRMS Signal to noise ratio More than 50 dB DIN B Tone Arm Type Dynamic balanced straight shaped with soft damping control Effective arm length 195 mm General U S A 120 V AC 60 Hz Other countries 220 230 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 2W Dimensions Approx 420 x 100 x 342 mm w h d Mass 2 7 kg Power requirements 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 Additional Information Parts and Controls Spindle 9 Dust cover 2 45 r min adaptor Hinge Speed select button Tone arm 4 Rubber mat Arm stand Platter Finger lift 6 Cartridge and headshell SIZE SELECTor START button STOP button Insulator UP DOWN button Sony Corporation Printed in Taiwan
5. 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 ever if the unit itself has been turned off The nameplate indicating operating voltage power consumption etc is located on the rear exterior On placement e Place the unit on a level surface Avoid placing the unit near electrical appliances such as a television hair dryer or fluorescent lamp which may cause hum or noise Place the unit where it will not be subject to any vibration 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 N 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 Cont
6. rols Back cover Unpacking Check that you received the following items with your turntable Platter with drive belt 1 e Rubber mat 1 e Dust cover with hinges 1 e 45 r min adaptor 1 Getting Started Assembling the Turntable 1 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 2 Carefully place the platter on the spindle 3 Using the ribbon loop the drive belt around the motor pully After looping the belt do not forget to remove the ribbon 4 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 L A T gt LL Wn SS Hooking up the Turntable The phono cables come attached to the rear of the cabinet 1 Connect the cable with the red plug to the right PHONO IN R input jack on the amplifier and connect the cable with the white plug to the left PHONO IN L input jack ff Ag ji U Mains lead hookups Connect the mains lead to an AC wall outlet after completing all of the previous connections a gt to a wall outlet
7. sten the stylus too much a 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 Additional replacement styli ATN3600LX are available 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 Additional Information PEZ E HEEE TEDE EE EEE EKE J 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 The turntable is not level Place the turntable on a level surface The record is dirty or scratched Clean the record with a commercially available record cleaning kit or replace the record
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