SONY PS-LX250 User Manual [fr]

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Stereo Turntable System

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

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

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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.

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.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with mark or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

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.

• 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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 3 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)

Getting Started

Assembling the Turntable

Installing the dust cover

Insert the hinges on the dust cover into the hinge pockets on the rear of the cabinet.

2 4

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) nset to OFF.

• When your stereo system (amplifier) does not have PHONO input jacks (connect to AUX, VIDEO input jacks, etc.) nset to ON.

ON OFF

2 Move the metallic parts inside the larger gear in

the direction of arrows.

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”.

PHONO IN

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.

3 Carefully, place the platter on the spindle.

/ 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.

4 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.

Operations

Playing a Record

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5 4 3

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.

UP/DOWNSTOP

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. 3 Set the SIZE SELECTOR to 17 or 30. 4 Turn the protective cover to expose the stylus,

and close the dust cover.

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.

5 Press START.

The platter starts rotating.

6 Adjust the volume on your amplifier.

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