Sony PS-LX350H User manual

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Operating Instructions
© 1998 by Sony Corporation
3-864-750-11(1)
PS-LX350H
Stereo
Turntable System

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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, 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
• 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.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
For the customers in the
U.S.A.
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.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial numbers
are located at the rear. Record these
numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. PS-LX350H
Serial No.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking 3
Assembling the Turntable 4
Hooking up the Turntable 5
Adjusting the Turntable 6
Operations
Playing a Record 7
Additional Information
Maintenance 8
Troubleshooting 9
Specifications 9
Parts and Controls 10
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:Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items with your turntable:
• Platter (with drive belt) (1)
• Rubber mat (1)
• Dust cover (with hinges) (1)
• Counter weight (1)
• Cartridge and headshell (1)
• 45 r/min adaptor (1)
• Audio connecting cord (1)
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Assembling the Turntable
1If your turntable is equipped with a voltage
selector, be sure to set the selector to your line
voltage.
2Carefully, place the platter on the spindle.
3Using the ribbon, loop the drive belt around the
motor pully. After looping the belt, do not forget
to remove the ribbon.
4Place the rubber mat on the platter.
5Slide the counter weight onto the shaft at the rear
of the tone arm and turn 3 or 4 times in the
direction of the arrow.
Getting Started
6Insert the headshell into the front of the tone arm.
Turn the locking collar in the direction of the
arrow until the headshell is secure.
7Rise the hinges and install the dust cover.
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Hooking up the Turntable
1Connect the supplied audio connecting cord and
earth lead to the output terminals and GND
terminal at the rear. Be sure to connect the red
plug to the R output jack and the white plug to
the L output jack.
2Connect the cord with the red plug to the lower
PHONO IN R input jack on the amplifier and
connect the cable with the white plug to the upper
PHONO IN L input jack.
3Connect the earth lead to the earth terminals on
the amplifier.
Note
Be sure to connect the earth lead. Failure to do so will result
in a humming noise from the turntable.
Mains lead hookups
Connect the mains lead to an AC wall outlet after
completing all of the previous connections.
/to a wall outlet
Amplifier
Amplifier
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6Return the tone arm to the arm stand.
7Since the tracking force is zero when the tone arm
is properly balanced, set the tracking force scale
ring so that “0” lines up with the index line.
Hold the counter weight with your other hand so
that it will not turn together with the scale ring.
8When using the supplied cartridge, turn the
counter weight so that 2 reading lines up with the
index line. The supplied cartridge requires 2
grams of tracking force.
When optionally available cartridge is used
Turn the counter weight counterclockwise to align the
tracking force scale ring to the correct tracking force.
The tracking force scale ring is marked in 0.1 g steps
and one full turn of the counter weight yields a tracking
force of 4 g.
9Set the ANTI-SKATING dial to the same setting
as the tracking force scale ring.
The numbers on the ANTI-SKATING dial
correspond to 1 g of tracking force.
Getting Started
Turn this ring so that the
“0” lines up with the index
line.
Turn the counter weight
so that 2 reading lines up
with the index line.
Adjusting the turntable
Before attempting to play any records, be sure to
complete the following steps to insure proper tone arm
balance, tracking force and anti-skating adjustment.
Failure to complete these adjustments will result in
inferior sound quality and may cause permanent
damage to the stylus and record.
1Make sure the turntable is level.
The insulator feet allow you to make slight
adjustments to the height of the turntable.
2Set the ANTI-SKATING dial to “0”.
3Remove the protective cover from the cartridge,
move the tone arm to the space between the arm
stand and the platter.
Take care not to damage the stylus.
4While using the finger lift to support the
headshell, shift the cueing lever forward. Take
care not to damage the stylus.
5Balance the tone arm by turning the counter
weight either clockwise or counterclockwise.
When the tone arm is properly balanced
It will float parallel to the platter when released.
It should not tilt toward either the headshell or counter
weight.
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Operations
7Set the cueing lever backward.
The tone arm descends slowly to the record and
playback begins.
8Adjust the volume on your amplifier.
To stop playing
1Shift the cueing lever forward to lift up the tone
arm, return the tone arm to the arm stand.
Attach the protective cover onto the cartridge to
prevent damage to the stylus.
2Press the START/STOP button.
The platter stops rotating.
Shift the cueing lever forward and fix the tone
arm with the arm stopper.
3Turn POWER to “•” to turn the turntable off.
To pause playback
Shift the cueing lever forward to raise the stylus off the
record during playback.
To listen to a different part of the record
1Shift the cueing lever forward to raise the stylus
during playback.
2Move the tone arm to the position you desire.
3Shift the cueing lever backward.
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.
If the strobo dots do not stand still when the PITCH
CONTROL is set to the center position
Slide toward + or – to adjust the platter speed so that
the respective strobo dots appear to stand still.
Note
When the unit is turned on, the speed is automatically set to
33 r/min.
If you have an extra headshell, retain it in the
headshell holder.
Playing a Record
1Place 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.
2Turn POWER to “1” to turn on the record
turntable.
The strobo lamp lights up.
3Set the PITCH CONTROL to the center position
and press 33 or 45 to select the platter speed.
The indicator for the selected speed lights up.
4Press START/STOP.
The platter starts rotating.
If you select 45 r/min when the turntable is
connected to a 50 Hz power source, the innermost
row of the strobo dots should appear to stand
still.
5Remove the protective cover from the cartridge
and disengage the arm stopper.
6Shift the cueing lever forward.
Move the tone arm to the desired position over
the record.
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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 Shell Terminals
If you notice a drop in sound quality, excessive noise,
or hum, this may be a result of incomplete contact due
dust or dirt on the shell terminals. Remove the shell
from the tone arm and wipe the terminals lightly with
a soft cloth, and reattach the shell to the tone arm.
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.
Additional Information
To replace the stylus
1Turn off the turntable and amplifier.
2Turn the locking collar and remove the cartridge
from the tone arm.
3Grasp the stylus holder and pull it away from the
body of the cartridge in the slanting direction.
4Insert the new stylus by pushing it into the
cartridge receptacle in the slanting direction until
it clicks.
Replacing the Cartridge
If you find it necessary to replace the cartridge detach
the headshell from the tone arm and follow the
directions below.
1Remove the screws holding the cartridge to the
headshell.
2Detach the four lead wires from the cartridge by
pulling on the lead terminals with a small pair of
pliers (etc.).
The cartridge should now be completely detached
from the headshell.
3Check the location and polarity of each of the
terminal pins on the new cartridge and connect
the lead wires accordingly.
The terminal polarity of the lead wires on the
accessory headshell are shown below.
Red: Right channel
White: Left channel
Green: Right channel earth
Blue: Left channel earth
Be careful not to mix the polarities.
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Additional Information
Platter does not rotate.
bMake sure the power cord is inserted all the way into
an AC wall outlet.
bThe drive belt is not completely hooked onto the
motor pulley. Make sure the belt is hooked
completely around the motor pulley (see page 4).
The drive belt is broken.
bReplace the drive belt. For details, please make a
contact with Sony dealer.
Sound is too low or distorted.
bThe turntable is not connected to the PHONO 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 330 mm dia. Aluminum die-cast
Speeds 33 1/3and 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 Static balanced S-shaped tone arm with
detachable headshell
Effective arm length 220 mm
Overhang 10 mm
Usable cartridge weight 6 g (min.) to 10 g (max.)
General
Power requirements U.S.A.: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
European countries: 220 ~ 230 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Other countries: 110 ~ 120 V/220 ~
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 8 W
Dimensions Approx. 450 x 145 x 350 mm (17 11/16 x
5 11/16 x 13 3/4in) (w/h/d)
Mass 6.5 kg (14 lb 5 oz)
Supplied Accessories
45 r/min adaptor (1)
Platter (with drive belt) (1)
Rubber mat (1)
Cartridge and headshell (1)
Counter weight (1)
Audio connecting cord (1)
Dust cover (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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.
bThe turntable is not level. Place the turntable on a
level surface.
bIncorrect tracking force. Follow the instructions on
page 5 and set the tracking force to the appropriate
value for the cartridge being used. (The supplied
cartridge requires 2 grams of tracking force.)
bIncorrect anti-skating adjustment. Make sure the
ANTI-SKATING dial is set to the same value shown
on the tracking force ring (see page 5).
bThe 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…
bCheck the tone arm locking collar to make sure the
headshell is securely attached to the tone arm (see
page 4).
bMake sure the earth lead is connected to the earth
terminal on the amplifier (see page 4).
bIncorrect tracking force. Follow the instructions on
page 5 and set the tracking force to the appropriate
value for the cartridge being used. (The supplied
cartridge requires 2 grams of tracking force.)
bThe stylus is dirty or worn. Remove dust on the
stylus using a stylus cleaning brush, or replace the
worn stylus (see page 7).
bDust or dirt has collected on the record. Clean the
record using a good quality record cleaner.
bCheck that the cartridge lead wires inside the
headshell are firmly attached.
Rumble or low-frequency howl*.
bThe turntable is placed too close to speakers. Move
speakers away from the turntable.
Tempo is incorrect.
bIncorrect r/min. Set the r/min setting to match the
one indicated on the record. (Select “33” for 33 1/3r/
min records or “45” for 45 r/min records.)
bThe PITCH CONTROL is not set to the center
position.
bIncorrect platter speed. Adjust the fine controls on the
bottom of the turntable while watching the strobo
dots to obtain correct platter speed (see page 6).
The drive belt is deteriorated.
bReplace the drive belt. For details, please make a
contact with Sony dealer.

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Parts and Controls
145 r/min adaptor
2Spindle
3Strobo lamp and POWER button
4START/STOP button
5Rubber mat
6Platter
7Cartridge and headshell
8SPEED button
9Insulator
Additional Information
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!º Dust cover
!¡ Counter weight
!™ Hinge
!£ ANTI-SKATING dial
!¢ Headshell holder
!∞Arm stand
!§ Cueing lever
!¶ Tone arm
!• PITCH CONTROL
!ª Locking collar
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