Sony PSXLX-250-H Owners manual

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Ster eo
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. _______________

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PS-LX250H

© 1999 Sony Corporation

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WARNING

Precautions

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.

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, 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.

CAUTION

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

If you have any question or problem
concerning your unit that is not covered
in this manual, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

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.

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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.

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

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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)

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Getting Started

Assembling the Turntable

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Installing the dust cover

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

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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.

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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

L

R

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

L

R

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.

/ to a wall outlet

3 Carefully, place the platter on the spindle.
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.

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Operations

Playing a Record

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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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