Sony PS-LX250H User manual

Stereo
Turntable System
Operating Instructions I[_1:
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.
Mode] No, PS-LX250H Serial No.
PS-LX250H
it) 1999 by Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
Do not install the
appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
For the customers in the
U.S.A.
Precautions
On safety
• Betore operating the umt, check that
the operating voltage ot ',our umt is
idenhcaL wnth that ot your local
power supply
• Should any solid oblect or liquid tall
rolL) the cabinet, unplug the umt and
ha_e it checked bv quahfled
personnel belore operating Ltany
turther
• Unplug the umt trom the ',,'all outlet
It It l_ not to be u_ed tot an extended
pertod 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 et_ i,
located on the rear exterior
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of unmsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
suffzclent magmtude to constntute arink
of electrK shock to persons
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servzcmg) Lnstruettons
m the hterature accompanying the
apphanee
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modfflcahon not expressly approved In
this manual could x old your authority
to operate this equLpment
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE
On placement
•Place the umt on a level surtace
• Avoid placing the untt near electrical
appliances tsuch as a telev]szon, hair
dryer, or fluorescent lampl which
may cau.se hum or noise
• Place the umt where tt will not be
sublect to any vzbraUon, such as from
speakers, slamming of doors, etc
• Keep the umt away, from &rect
sunhght, extremes of temperature,
and excessive dust and molsture
On repa,cking
.*eep the carton and packing materials
They provide an ideal container to
tra_nsp_rt the unit
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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
Tile following icon is used in this
manua]:
,,',, Indicates hints and tips for
makmg 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)
• 45 r/rain adaptor (1)
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Assembling the Turntable
3_ _II '_ _ _ _
2_--1
1
2
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.
ON _ OFF
Move the metallic parts inside the larger gear in
the direction of arrows.
When the power issupplied 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.
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.
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
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.
-1, to a wall outlet
3Carefully, place the platter on the spindle.
4Using the ribbon, loop the drive belt around the
motor pully. After looping the belt, do not forget
to remove the ribbon.
5Place the rubber mat on the platter.
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To stop playing
Playing a Record PressSTOP.
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1Place a record on the platter.
To pause playback
Pressthe UP/DOWN button to raise the stylus off the
record.
To listen to a different part of the record
1Press UP/DOWN button.
2Move the tone arm to the position you desire.
3Press UP/DOWN button.
The tone arm descends to the record.
To play a 17-cm record
Place the supplied 45 r/rain adaptor on fhe spindle.
When you have finished using the adaptor, put it back
in the adaptor tray.
2
3
4
5
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.
Press the Speed select button to select the speed.
Set the SIZE SELECTOR to 17 or 30.
Remove the protective cover from the cartridge,
and close the dust cover.
Press START.
The platter starts rotating.
6Adjust the volume on your amplifier.
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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 moisten the stylus too much.
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 soh'ents 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
1Turn off the amplifier.
2Grasp the stylus holder and pull it away from the
body of the cartridge.
3Insert the new stylus by pushing it into the
cartridge receptacle.
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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
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 61.
• 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/rain records or "45" for 45 r/rain 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 phenomemm, called "acoustic feedback", occurs
when vibrations from the speakers are transmitted
through the air or via solid objects (such as sheh'e; a
cabinet, or the floor) to the turntable where they are
picked tip by the stylus, amplified and reproduced
thrnugh the speakers
Specifications
Motor and Platter
Drive system
Motor
Platter
Spct'ds
Wow and flutter
Signaltonoi_cratio
Belt-drive
DC motor
29_ mm dia (aluminum, die-cast)
33 _/and 45 r/rain, 2 speed
tess than 0.25". (WRMS)
More than 50 dB (DIN-B)
ToneArm
1>'pc
Eifecti\ e arm length
L)) namic bakmced straight shaped with
soft damping, ct.m'ol
Iq-_ toni
General
Ptl_ er requirement_
i_(,\'*rev consumption
Dimensions
Mass
Supplied Accessories
45 rimin adaptor (l )
Platter (with drive belt) (1)
Rubber mat (1)
Dust cover (t)
US.A and Canada: 120VAC, 60Hz
European countries: 230 V, 50/60 Hz
2W
,\pprox. 420 x 100 x 342 ram(w/h/d)
2.7 kg
Design and specifications are sub}ect to change without notice.
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Parts and Controls
[] EQ switch
[] Spindle
] 45 r/min adaptor
] Speed select button
] Rubber mat
] Platter
] Cartridge and headshell
] START button
] Insulator
] Dust cover
[] Hinge
] Tone arm
] Arm stand
] Finger lift
] SIZE SELECTOR
] STOP button
] UP/DOWN button
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