Sony Turntable PS LX300USB User Manual
3-198-123-14 (1)  
Stereo  
Turntable System  
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-LX300USB  
Serial No.________________  
Operating Instructions  
PS-LX300USB  
© 2008 Sony Corporation  
 
However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and  
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
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 or mark) must  
be used.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a  
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse  
cover aſter you change the fuse. Never use the  
plug without the fuse cover.  
equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on  
a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact  
your nearest Sony service station.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
Notice for the customers in the countries  
applying EU Directives  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modification not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
e manufacturer of this product is Sony  
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,  
108-0075 Japan. e Authorized Representative  
for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland  
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,  
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters  
please refer to the addresses given in separate  
service or guarantee documents.  
If you have any questions about this product, you  
may call:  
Sony Customer Information Services Center  
1-800-222-7669  
or http://www.sony.com/  
For the customers in Europe  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name : SONY  
Disposal of Old Electrical  
& Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
Model Name : PS-LX300USB (Stereo  
Turntable System)  
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address : 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego,  
CA92127 USA  
Telephone No. : 858-942-2230  
is symbol on the product or on its packaging  
indicates that this product shall not be treated  
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed  
over to the applicable collection point for the  
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.  
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,  
you will help prevent potential negative  
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions. (1) is device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
consequences for the environment and human  
health, which could otherwise be caused by  
inappropriate waste handling of this product.  
e recycling of materials will help to conserve  
natural resources. For more detailed information  
about recycling of this product, please contact  
your local Civic Office, your household  
Notice for the customers in Canada  
is class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
waste disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
is equipment has been tested and found  
to comply with the limits set out in the EMC  
Directive using a connection cable shorter than  
3 meters.  
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Table of Contents  
About This Manual  
ank you for purchasing the Sony Stereo  
Turntable System. Before operating the unit,  
please read this manual thoroughly and retain  
it for future reference.  
About This Manual....................................................4  
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of  
Getting Started  
International Business Machines Corporation.  
Microsoſt, Windows and Windows Vista are  
Unpacking......................................................................5  
Assembling the Turntable....................................5  
Hooking Up the Turntable ...................................7  
either registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Microsoſt Corporation in the United States  
and / or other countries.  
In this manual, Microsoſt® Windows® XP  
Home Edition and Microsoſt® Windows® XP  
Professional are referred to as Windows XP.  
Operations  
In this manual, Microsoſt® Windows Vista®  
Home Basic, Windows Vista® Home Premium,  
Windows Vista® Business, and Windows Vista®  
Ultimate are referred to as Windows Vista.  
Playing a Vinyl Record.............................................8  
Recording Audio Tracks on  
Your Computer............................................................9  
Sound Forge is a trademark or registered  
trademark of Sony Creative Soſtware Inc. in  
the United States and other countries.  
All other names of systems and products are  
Additional Information  
trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective owners. TM and ® marks are omitted  
in this manual.  
Precautions................................................................. 13  
Maintenance.............................................................. 14  
Troubleshooting...................................................... 15  
Specifications............................................................ 18  
Parts and Controls.................................................. 19  
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Assembling the Turntable  
Getting Started  
Unpacking  
Check that you received the following items  
with your turntable:  
Platter (with drive belt) (1)  
Rubber mat (1)  
45 r/min adaptor (1)  
USB cable (1)  
CD-ROM, “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE”  
included (1)  
Operating Instructions (this manual)  
e installation guide for “Sound Forge  
1
Move the metallic parts inside the  
larger gear in the direction of the  
arrow.  
Audio Studio LE”  
Recording audio tracks of a vinyl record to  
your computer  
Please read this first.  
Continued  
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To remove the dust cover  
2
Carefully place the platter on the  
spindle.  
With the dust cover fully opened, grasp both  
sides of the cover, then remove it carefully.  
Hinge pocket  
Hinge  
Tip  
You can use the turntable leaving the dust cover removed.  
In that case, store the cover correctly.  
3
4
Using the ribbon, loop the drive belt  
around the motor pulley.  
Aſter looping the belt, do not forget to  
remove the ribbon.  
To install the dust cover  
Insert the hinge pockets on the dust cover into  
the hinges on the rear of the cabinet.  
Place the rubber mat on the platter.  
Note  
When the AC power cord is plugged aſter assembling or  
moving the turntable, the turntable sometimes rotates  
and the tone 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.  
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3
Connect the AC power cord.  
Hooking Up the Turntable  
Connect the AC power cord to an AC  
wall outlet aſter completing all of the  
connections by performing steps 1 and 2.  
e phono cable comes attached to the rear of  
the cabinet.  
1
Set the PHONO/LINE switch (on  
the rear of the turntable) according  
to the jacks of your stereo system  
(amplifier).  
to a wall outlet  
• When your stereo system (amplifier) has  
PHONO input jacks (connect to PHONO  
input jacks)  
set to PHONO. e Equalizer function  
is off.  
• When your stereo system (amplifier) does  
not have PHONO input jacks (connect to  
AUX, VIDEO input jacks, etc.)  
set to LINE. e Equalizer function  
is on.  
2
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 occur.  
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3
4
Set the SIZE SELECTOR to 17 or 30.  
Operations  
Turn the protective cover to expose  
the stylus.  
Playing a Vinyl Record  
5
6
Close the dust cover.  
Press START.  
e platter starts rotating.  
Note  
Lower the volume of the amplifier to prevent damage  
to it. If the tone arm descends and the stylus touches  
the vinyl record, a loud creaking noise may occur  
and harm the amplifier or speakers. Adjust the  
volume of the amplifier aſter the stylus descends.  
45 r/min  
adaptor  
STOP  
UP/DOWN  
7
Adjust the volume on your amplifier.  
1
2
Place a vinyl record on the platter.  
When playback is finished  
e tone arm returns to the arm stand  
automatically, then the platter stops rotating.  
To stop playing  
Press the STOP button.  
e tone arm returns to the arm stand.  
e platter stops rotating.  
Note  
Place only one vinyl record on the platter at a time.  
If two or more vinyl records are stacked on the  
platter, the stylus will not make proper contact with  
the grooves and the quality of reproduction will be  
impaired.  
Press the Speed select button to  
select the speed.  
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To pause playing  
Press the UP/DOWN button to raise the stylus  
off the vinyl record.  
Recording Audio Tracks on  
Your Computer  
To play a different part of the vinyl record  
You can record audio tracks of a vinyl record  
on your computer by:  
• Connecting the turntable and your computer  
using the supplied USB cable  
• Using the supplied soſtware, “Sound Forge  
Audio Studio LE”  
1
2
3
After performing step 4, press the UP/  
DOWN button, then lift the tone arm.  
Move the tone arm to the position you  
desire.  
Press the UP/DOWN button.  
e tone arm descends to the record, then playback  
starts.  
System requirements for the computer to be  
connected to the turntable*  
• Compliant computer:  
To play a 17-cm vinyl 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.  
IBM PC/AT or compatible computers  
• Operating systems:  
Windows Vista® Home Basic  
Windows Vista® Home Premium  
Windows Vista® Business  
Windows Vista® Ultimate  
Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 2  
or higher  
Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 or  
higher  
Pre-installed (manufacturer installed only)  
– Operating systems other than those listed above are  
not supported.  
– 64bit operating systems are not supported.  
• Hardware Environment:  
– Port: USB port**  
* Required when recording audio tracks of a vinyl  
record onto a computer via a USB connection.  
**e USB jack of the turntable supports USB (full-  
speed).  
Notes  
• For the operating environment mentioned above,  
the turntable is not guaranteed to operate with all  
computers.  
• e turntable is not guaranteed to operate with home  
built computers, operating systems that are personally  
up-graded or multiple operating systems.  
• e turntable is not guaranteed to operate with  
functions such as system suspend, sleep (stand-by  
mode) and hibernation, on all computers.  
Continued  
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Notes  
Installing the supplied software  
e turntable is not guaranteed to operate with a USB  
hub or USB extension cable. Use the supplied USB  
cable.  
Before recording, install the supplied soſtware,  
“Sound Forge Audio Studio LE.”  
Once you install the soſtware into your  
computer, you do not have to install it again  
other than that you need to re-install it.  
Connect the USB cable into the USB jack/USB port  
securely, or may cause a malfunction.  
Disconnect the USB cable when it is not in use.  
When the turntable and computer are connected via  
USB cable, the audio that is adjusted with the turntable  
equalizer is input to the USB port of the computer,  
when playing the turntable to record audio tracks on  
your computer.  
1
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the  
CD drive of your computer.  
Tip  
USB drivers are included in operating systems if you are  
using Windows XP or Windows Vista. USB drivers will  
be installed automatically when the system is connected  
to the computer for the first time. For details, refer to the  
manual of your computer.  
2
Install the software according to on-  
screen instructions.  
Tip  
For details about installing the soſtware, refer to the  
“Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” installation guide.  
Setting your computer  
Before recording, set the recording audio  
device according to the operation system you  
use as follows:  
Connecting the USB cable  
Connect the turntable and the computer with  
the supplied USB cable.  
For Windows XP  
([Control Panel] is in [Category View])  
1
2
Select [Control Panel] from the [Start]  
menu.  
To the USB jack  
Click [Sounds, Speech, and Audio  
Devices].  
USB cable (supplied)  
3
4
5
Click [Sounds and Audio Devices].  
Click the [Audio] tab.  
To the USB port  
Select [USB Audio CODEC] for  
[Default device:] of [Sound  
recording].  
Computer  
(not supplied)  
6
Click [OK].  
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For Windows Vista  
Recording audio tracks from the  
turntable on a computer  
([Control Panel] is in the [Control Panel Home] view)  
1
Select [Settings] from the [Start]  
menu.  
For details on recording operations, refer to  
the supplied document titled “Recording audio  
tracks of a vinyl record to your computer.”  
2
3
4
5
6
Select [Control Panel].  
Click [Hardware and Sound].  
Click [Sound].  
For details about using the soſtware, refer to  
the “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” quick start  
guide (on the supplied CD-ROM) or on-line  
help of the soſtware.  
Click the [Recording] tab.  
Select [USB Audio CODEC] for  
[Microphone].  
7
8
Click [Set default].  
Select [USB Audio CODEC], then click  
[Properties].  
9
Click the [Advanced] tab.  
10 Select [2 channel, ...] (ex: [2 channel,  
16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)]) from  
the [Default Format] drop-down list.  
11 Click [OK].  
Note  
To input stereo signal from the turntable to the computer,  
performing steps 8 through 11 is necessary.  
Continued  
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Reference guides for the supplied software  
Refer to the following instructions:  
e installation guide for “Sound Forge  
Audio Studio LE”:  
Refer to this supplied manual to install  
“Sound Forge Audio Studio LE.”  
e “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” tutorial:  
is tutorial provides easy instructions on  
how to operate the soſtware. Aſter installing  
the soſtware, the tutorial appears when you  
launch the soſtware for the first time.  
e “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” quick  
start guide (on the supplied CD-ROM):  
is provides instructions on the basic  
operation of the soſtware.  
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On repacking  
Keep the carton and packing materials. ey  
Additional Information  
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.  
Precautions  
On safety  
Before operating the unit, check that the  
Note on recording  
operating voltage of your unit is identical with  
that of your local power supply.  
e recorded music is limited to private  
use only. Use of the music beyond this limit  
requires permission of the copyright holders.  
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.  
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.  
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Replacing the stylus  
Maintenance  
e life expectancy of the stylus tip is about  
500 hours. To preserve good 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.  
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 remove the stylus  
1
Turn off and unplug the AC power cords of  
the turntable and amplifier.  
2
Protect the stylus with the stylus cover.  
Stylus cover  
3
Grasp the stylus holder and pull it  
downward away from the body of the  
cartridge/headshell as shown.  
To clean your records, wipe thoroughly using a  
good quality record cleaner.  
Cartridge/headshell  
Stylus holder  
Cleaning the cabinet and dust cover  
Clean the cabinet and dust cover periodically  
using a soſt 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.  
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To install the stylus  
Do this procedure with the stylus protected by  
the stylus cover.  
Troubleshooting  
Before going through the check list below, first  
1
Grasp both sides of the stylus holder, then  
insert the stylus grip into the cartridge/  
headshell receptacle.  
make sure that:  
e power cord is securely connected.  
e speaker cords are securely connected.  
Should any problem persist aſter you have made  
these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Stylus holder  
Stylus grip  
Playing a vinyl record  
Stylus cover  
2
Push up the stylus holder until it clicks so  
that it locks completely.  
The tone arm skips, skates or does not  
advance.  
e turntable is not level. Place the turntable  
Do not leave any  
space.  
on a level surface.  
e record is dirty or scratched.  
Clean the record with a commercially  
available record cleaning kit, or replace the  
record.  
Note  
Poor sound quality, excessive noise,  
intermittent sound, etc…  
Do not push the stylus cover forcefully. Otherwise,  
the exposed stylus from the cover may cause injury, or  
damage the stylus.  
e stylus is dirty or worn. Remove dust on  
the stylus using a stylus cleaning brush, or  
replace the worn stylus (see page 14).  
Dust or dirt has collected on the vinyl record.  
Clean the record using a good quality record  
cleaner.  
Continued  
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Rumble or low-frequency howl*.  
USB connection/recording  
e turntable is placed too close to speakers.  
Move speakers away from the turntable.  
* is 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.  
The turntable is not detected on your  
computer.  
Disconnect the supplied USB cable, and  
connect it again.  
With the turntable and the computer  
connected, restart the computer.  
Tempo is incorrect.  
Incorrect r/min. Set the r/min setting to  
Disconnect the supplied USB cable, and  
match the one indicated on the vinyl record.  
(Select “33” for 33 1/3 r/min records or “45”  
for 45 r/min records.)  
restart the computer. Aſter restarting,  
connect the computer and the turntable with  
the supplied USB cable.  
e device setting of your computer may not  
The drive belt is deteriorated.  
be set correctly.  
Replace the drive belt. For details, consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
– If the turntable is connected to the computer with  
the USB cable for the first time, the USB Composite  
Device, HID-compliant consumer control device,  
USB Human Interface Device and USB Audio Device  
(Windows XP)/USB Audio CODEC (Windows  
Vista) are installed automatically.  
Platter does not rotate.  
Make sure the power cord is inserted all the  
way into an AC wall outlet.  
To confirm if the driver is correctly installed, check  
as follows:  
Make sure that the drive belt is looped  
around the motor pulley completely.  
For Windows XP  
The drive belt is broken.  
([Control Panel] is in [Category View])  
Replace the drive belt. For details, consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
1
Select [Control Panel] from the [Start]  
menu.  
Sound is too low or distorted.  
2
3
4
Click [Performance and Maintenance].  
Click [System].  
e turntable is not connected to the PHONO  
IN inputs on the amplifier (see page 7).  
Click the [Hardware] tab, and then click  
[Device manager].  
5
Check the [Device manager] screen.  
Check the devices installed as follows.  
– [USB Human Interface Devices] and [HID-  
compliant consumer control device] under [Human  
Interface Devices]  
– [USB Audio Device] under [Sound, video and  
game controllers]  
– [USB Composite Device] under [Universal Serial  
Bus controllers]  
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For Windows Vista  
Notes  
([Control Panel] is in the [Control Panel Home] view)  
For details on the operation of your computer, refer to  
the operating instructions of your computer.  
1
Select [Settings] from the [Start] menu.  
Select [Control Panel].  
ere can be some breakdowns that cannot be solved  
even with Troubleshooting. In such cases, contact your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
2
3
4
5
Select [System and Maintenance].  
Select [Device Manager].  
Check the [Device manager] screen.  
Check the devices installed as follows.  
– [USB Human Interface Devices] and [HID-  
compliant consumer control device] under  
[Human Interface Devices]  
– [USB Audio CODEC] under [Sound, video and  
game controllers]  
– [USB Composite Device] under [Universal Serial  
Bus controllers]  
Notes  
When connecting to different USB ports, you may  
have to install USB drivers.  
When connecting to different USB ports, the  
computer automatically installs the driver again. In  
such case, check that the driver is correctly installed  
as in this procedure.  
The recorded sound is disrupted.  
e CPU of your computer is overloaded.  
Exit other applications.  
Other USB devices are connected to your  
computer and being operated simultaneously.  
Quit operating other USB devices.  
You cannot record sound from the  
turntable.  
e audio recording device of your computer  
is not set correctly. See pages 10 and 11 to  
check the device settings.  
There is noise in recorded sound.  
ere are electrical wires, fluorescent  
lights or mobile phones near the turntable.  
Move away from any possible sources of  
electromagnetic interference.  
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General  
Power requirements:  
Specifications  
North American model:  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Motor and Platter  
Other models:  
Drive system:  
Belt-drive  
Motor:  
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption:  
2 W  
DC motor  
Platter:  
Dimensions:  
Approx. 420 × 95 × 360 mm (16 1/2 × 3 5/8 ×  
295 mm dia. (aluminum die-cast)  
14 1/4 in) (w/h/d)  
Speeds:  
33 1/3 and 45 r/min, 2 speed  
Wow and flutter:  
Less than 0.25% (WRMS)  
Signal to noise ratio:  
More than 50 dB (DIN-B)  
Mass:  
3.3 kg (7 lb 5 oz)  
Supplied Accessories:  
45 r/min adaptor (1)  
Platter (with drive belt) (1)  
Rubber mat (1)  
USB cable (1)  
Tone Arm  
Type:  
CD-ROM (1)  
Operating Instructions (this manual)  
e installation guide for “Sound Forge  
Audio Studio LE”  
Dynamic balanced straight-shaped with  
soſt damping control  
Effective arm length:  
195 mm  
Recording audio tracks of a vinyl record to  
your computer  
Please read this first.  
USB jack  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Power supply:  
USB bus power compliant (5 V, 100 mA)  
(e power is supplied by the PC which is  
connected with an attached USB cable)  
Output jack:  
Plug-in-power system (Dedicated USB  
jack)  
USB series B connector  
USB (full-speed)  
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Parts and Controls  
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  
PHONO/LINE switch  
USB jack  
Cartridge and headshell  
START button  
Insulator  
Dust cover  
Front  
Rear  
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