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Stereo
Turntable System
Operating Instructions
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
© 1999 Sony Corporation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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.
Getting Started
Unpacking ꢁ
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)
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Getting Started
Installing the dust cover
Assembling the Turntable
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.
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)
set to OFF.
When your stereo system (amplifier) does not have
PHONO input jacks (connect to AUX, VIDEO input
jacks, etc.)
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
set to ON.
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”.
2
Move the metallic parts inside the larger gear in the
direction of arrows.
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
Note
Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged
from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.
3
4
Carefully, place the platter on the spindle.
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
To stop playing
Press STOP.
Playing a Record
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
2
3
Press UP/DOWN button.
Move the tone arm to the position you desire.
Press UP/DOWN button.
The tone arm descends to the record.
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.
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
3
4
Press the Speed select button to select the speed.
Set the SIZE SELECTOR to 17 or 30.
Turn the protective cover to expose the stylus, and close
the dust cover.
5
6
Press START.
The platter starts rotating.
Adjust the volume on your amplifier.
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Additional Information
Cleaning the Cabinet and Dust Cover
Maintenance
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.
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.
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.
For a replacement stylus, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
To replace the stylus
1
2
Turn off the amplifier.
To clean your records, wipe thoroughly using a good quality
record cleaner.
Protect the stylus with the stylus cover.
Stylus cover
3
4
Grasp the stylus holder and pull it away from the body
of the cartridge.
Stylus holder
Insert the new stylus by pushing it into the cartridge
receptacle.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Before going through the check list below, first make sure
that:
Motor and Platter
Drive system
Motor
Belt-drive
The power cord is securely connected.
The speaker cords are securely connected.
DC motor
Platter
295 mm dia. (aluminum, die-cast)
33 1/3 and 45 r/min, 2 speed
Less than 0.25% (WRMS)
More than 50 dB (DIN-B)
Speeds
Wow and flutter
Signal to noise ratio
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.
Tone Arm
Type
Dynamic balanced straight shaped with soft
damping control
195 mm
The record is dirty or scratched.
Clean the record with a commercially available record
cleaning kit, or replace the record.
Effective arm length
General
Power requirements
Poor sound quality, excessive noise, intermittent
sound, etc…
U.S.A. and Canada: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
European countries: 230 V, 50/60 Hz
2 W
Approx. 420 × 100 × 342 mm (w/h/d)
2.7 kg
The stylus is dirty or worn. Remove dust on the stylus using
a stylus cleaning brush, or replace the worn stylus (see
page 6).
Power consumption
Dimensions
Mass
Dust or dirt has collected on the record. Clean the record
using a good quality record cleaner.
Supplied Accessories
45 r/min adaptor (1)
Platter (with drive belt) (1)
Rubber mat (1)
Rumble or low-frequency howl*.
The turntable is placed too close to speakers. Move speakers
away from the turntable.
Dust cover (1)
Tempo is incorrect.
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.)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 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.
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Additional Information
Parts and Controls
EQ switch
Dust cover
Spindle
Hinge
45 r/min adaptor
Speed select button
Rubber mat
Tone arm
Arm stand
Finger lift
Platter
SIZE SELECTOR
STOP button
UP/DOWN button
Cartridge and headshell
START button
Insulator
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