Sony PS-LX300H User Manual

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PS-LX300H

WARNING

Precautions

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.

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.

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-LX300H Serial No.

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.

On repacking

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 3 Assembling the Turntable 4 Hooking up the Turntable 4 Adjusting the Turntable 5

Operations

Playing a Record 6

Additional Information

Maintenance 7 Troubleshooting 8 Specifications 8 Parts and Controls 9

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)

• Plug adaptor (except for U.S.A. and Europe models) (1)

Getting Started

PHONO

Assembling the Turntable

7 Insert the hinges on the dust cover into the hinge

pockets on the rear of the cabinet.

1 If your turntable is equipped with a voltage

selector, be sure to set the selector to your line voltage.

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.

Hooking up the Turntable

The phono cables and earth lead come attached to the rear of the cabinet.

1 Connect the cable with the red plug to the right

PHONO R input jack on the amplifier and connect the cable with the white plug to the left PHONO L input jack.

Amplifier

4 Place the rubber mat on the platter. 5 Slide 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.

6 Insert the headshell into the front of the tone arm.

Turn the locking collar in the direction of the arrow until the headshell is secure.

2 Connect the earth lead to the earth terminal on the

amplifier.

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. If the power cord plug does not match with your AC wall outlet, use the supplied plug adaptor.

/ to a wall outlet

Adjusting the turntable

Getting Started

6 Set the cueing lever to up position and return the

tone arm to the arm stand.

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.

1 Make sure the turntable is level.

The insulator feet allow you to make slight adjustments to the height of the turntable.

2 Set the ANTI-SKATING dial to “0”.

3 Remove 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.

7 Since 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.

Turn this ring so that the “0” lines up with the index line.

8 When using the supplied cartridge, turn the

counter weight so that 2.5 reading lines up with the index line. The supplied cartridge requires 2.5 grams of tracking force.

Turn the counter weight so that 2.5 reading lines up with the index line.

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 3 g.

4 While using the finger lift to support the

headshell, set the cueing lever to the down position. Take care not to damage the stylus.

5 Balance 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.

9 Set 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.

Operations

45 33

Playing a Record

1 Place a record on the platter.

6,7 6 3 6

4 5

8 Adjust the volume on your amplifier.

To stop playing

1 Set the cueing lever to up position 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.

2 Press the START/STOP button.

The platter stops rotating.

3 Press POWER to turn the turntable off.

To pause playback

Lift the cueing lever to raise stylus off the record during playback.

To listen to a different part of the record

1 Lift the cueing lever to raise stylus during

playback.

2 Move the tone arm to the position you desire. 3 Lower the cueing lever.

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 POWER to turn on the record turntable.

The strobo lamp lights up.

3 Set 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.

4 Press START/STOP.

The platter starts rotating. If you select 33 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.

50 Hz

60 Hz

33 45 33 45

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.

Adjusting the pitch

You can make fine adjustments to the platter speed by using the PITCH CONTROL.

Slide toward “FAST” to increase the platter speed.

The strobo dots for the original speed flow backward.

Slide toward “SLOW” to decrease the platter speed.

The strobo dots for the original speed flow forward.

If the strobo dots do not stand still when the PITCH CONTROL is set to the center position

Use the platter speed controls (33 or 45) on the bottom of the turntable to adjust the platter speed so that the respective strobo dots appear to stand still. Turn toward + to increase the platter speed. Turn toward – to decrease the platter speed.

5 Remove the protective cover from the cartridge. 6 Set the cueing lever to the up position.

Move the tone arm to the desired position over the record.

7 Set the cueing lever to the down position.

The tone arm descends slowly to the record and playback begins.

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 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.

To replace the stylus

1 Turn off the turntable and amplifier. 2 Turn the locking collar and remove the cartridge

from the tone arm.

3 Grasp the stylus holder and pull it away from the

body of the cartridge.

4 Insert the new stylus by pushing it into the

cartridge receptacle.

Replacing the Cartridge

If you find it necessary to replace the cartridge detach the headshell from the tone arm and follow the directions below.

1 Remove the screws holding the cartridge to the

headshell.

2 Detach 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.

Shell terminals

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 (CN-251) are available from your Sony dealer.

3 Check 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.

Additional Information

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.

b The turntable is not level. Place the turntable on a

level surface.

b Incorrect 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 2.5 grams of tracking force.)

b Incorrect anti-skating adjustment. Make sure the

ANTI-SKATING dial is set to the same value shown on the tracking force ring (see page 5).

b 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…

b Check the tone arm locking collar to make sure the

headshell is securely attached to the tone arm (see page 4).

b Make sure the earth lead is connected to the earth

terminal on the amplifier (see page 4).

b Incorrect 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 2.5 grams of tracking force.)

b The stylus is dirty or worn. Remove dust on the

stylus using a stylus cleaning brush, or replace the worn stylus (see page 7).

b Dust or dirt has collected on the record. Clean the

record using a good quality record cleaner.

b Check that the cartridge lead wires inside the

headshell are firmly attached.

Rumble or low-frequency howl*.

b The turntable is placed too close to speakers. Move

speakers away from the turntable.

Tempo is incorrect.

b Incorrect r/min. Set the r/min setting to match the

one indicated on the record. (Select “33” for 33 1/3 r/ min records or “45” for 45 r/min records.)

b The PITCH CONTROL is not set to the center

position.

b Incorrect 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.

b Replace the drive belt. For details, please make a

contact with Sony dealer.

Platter does not rotate.

b Make sure the power cord is inserted all the way into

an AC wall outlet.

b The 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.

b Replace the drive belt. For details, please make a

contact with Sony dealer.

Sound is too low or distorted.

b The 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 331 mm dia. die-cast aluminum alloy Speeds 33 1/3 and 45 r/min, 2 speed Wow and flutter Less than 0.1% (WRMS) Signal to noise ratio More than 55 dB (DIN-B) with supplied

cartridge

Tone Arm

Type Universal “S” shaped tubular arm Effective arm length 230 mm Overhang 15 mm Usable cartridge weight 3 g (min.) to 8 g (max.)

General

Power requirements U.S.A. model: 120V AC, 60 Hz

Europe model: 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other countries: 110 – 120/220 – 240 V

AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 6 W Dimensions Approx. 450 x 160 x 360 mm (w/h/d)

(17 3/4 x 6 3/8 x 14 1/4 inches) Mass 7kg (15 lb 7 oz)

Supplied Accessories

45 r/min adaptor (1) Platter (with drive belt) (1) Rubber mat (1) Cartridge and headshell (1) Counter weight (1) Dust cover (1) Plug adaptor (except for U.S.A. and Europe models) (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Parts and Contr ols

Additional Information

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AVERTISSEMENT

Précautions

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Sécurité

• Avant d'utiliser la platine, vérifiez que sa tension de fonctionnement est identique à celle du courant secteur local.

• Si un solide ou un liquide tombait dans le coffret, débranchez la platine et faites-la vérifier par un technicien qualifié avant de la remettre en service.

• Débranchez la platine de la prise secteur si vous prévoyez de ne pas l'utiliser pendant un certain temps. Pour débrancher le cordon, tirez sur la fiche et non pas sur le cordon.

• La platine n'est pas déconnectée de la source d'alimentation secteur tant qu'elle reste branchée sur la prise secteur, même si elle a été mise hors tension.

• La plaque signalétique indiquant la tension de fonctionnement, la consommation ou autres paramètres, se trouve à l'arrière de la platine.

Installation

• Installez la platine sur une surface de niveau.

• Evitez d'installer la platine près d'un appareil électrique (télévision, sèchecheveux ou lampe fluorescente) qui pourrait provoquer un bourdonnement ou des parasites.

• Ne pas placer la platine dans un endroit exposé à des vibrations, par exemple près d'enceintes ou d'une porte qui risque de claquer.

• Protégez la platine des rayons du soleil, des températures extrêmes et d'une poussière ou humidité excessive.

Remballage

Ne pas jeter le carton ni les matériaux d'emballage. Ils offrent une protection idéale pour le transport de la platine.

Pour toute question ou tout problème au sujet de cet appareil, non couverts dans ce manuel, veuillez consulter votre revendeur Sony le plus proche.

Bienvenue !

Merci d'avoir choisi cette platine tourne-disque Sony. Avant de la mettre en service, veuillez lire attentivement le mode d'emploi et le conserver pour toute référence future.

Convention

L'icône suivante est utilisée dans le mode d'emploi:

Elle indique des conseils et suggestions qui facilitent les opérations.

TABLE DES MA TIÈRES

Préparatifs

Déballage 3 Assemblage de la platine tourne-disque 4 Raccordement de la platine tourne-disque 4 Réglage de la platine tourne-disque 5

Fonctionnement

Lecture d'un disque 6

Informations complémentaires

Entretien 7 Guide de dépannage 8 Spécifications 8 Nomenclature 9

Déballage

Vérifiez si tous les éléments suivants se trouvent dans l'emballage:

• Plateau (avec courroie) (1)

• Contre-plateau (1)

• Couvercle (avec charnières) (1)

• Contrepoids (1)

• Cartouche et tête de lecture (1)

• Adaptateur 45 tours (1)

• Adaptateur de fiche (sauf modèles pour les Etats-Unis et l'Europe) (1)

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