User manual SONY PS-LX431D

[. . . ] 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. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 2 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 5 Adjusting the Turntable 6 Convention The following icon is used in this manual: Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. Operations Playing a Record 7 z Additional Information Maintenance 8 Troubleshooting 9 Specifications 9 Parts and Controls 10 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) · Audio connecting cord (1) 3 Getting Started Assembling the Turntable 4 3 1 7 2 5 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. 7 Rise the hinges and install the dust cover. 6 1 If your turntable is equipped with a voltage selector, be sure to set the selector to your line voltage. 110V·120V 220V·240V 2 3 Carefully, place the platter on the spindle. [. . . ] 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. 1 Make sure the turntable is level. The insulator feet allow you to make slight adjustments to the height of the turntable. 8 When using the supplied cartridge, turn the counter weight so that 2 reading lines up with the index line. The supplied cartridge requires 2 grams of tracking force. Turn the counter weight so that 2 reading lines up with the index line. 2 Set the ANTI-SKATING dial to "0". A NT I- SKA T I 0 1 2 3 3 Remove the protective cover from the cartridge, move the tone arm to the space between the arm stand and the platter. While using the finger lift to support the headshell, shift the cueing lever forward. Take care not to damage the stylus. 4 3 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. 6 4 T G 4 N G 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 4 g. 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. AN T 0 2 I 1 -SKA IN Operations Playing a Record 7 Set the cueing lever backward. The tone arm descends slowly to the record and playback begins. Remove the shell from the tone arm and wipe the terminals lightly with a soft cloth, and reattach the shell to the tone arm. 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. 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: White: Green: Blue: Right channel Left channel Right channel earth Left channel earth 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 (ATN3600LX) are available from your Sony dealer. Be careful not to mix the polarities. 8 Additional Information Platter does not rotate. 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. [. . . ] 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. 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). [. . . ]