4-585-834-14 (2) Stereo Turntable System Operating Instructions Getting Started Listening to a Vinyl Record Recording a Vinyl Record Maintenance Additional Information PS-HX500
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-HX500 Serial No.________________ The AC adaptor is not available for repair and its use should be terminated immediately when the AC adaptor is found damaged or defective.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model Name : PS-HX500 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. Address : 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone No. : 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Features PS-HX500 is a stereo turntable system designed for analog playback of vinyl records. By connecting a computer to the turntable, you can use the recording application exclusively designed for this turntable product to record audio tracks of the vinyl record as high resolution audio sources.
Table of Contents Owner’s Record................................ 2 Features............................................ 4 About Manuals................................. 4 Parts and Controls............................ 6 Getting Started Unpacking......................................... 8 Assembling the Turntable................ 9 Additional Information Precautions......................................22 Troubleshooting..............................22 Repair Services...............................
Parts and Controls Front Spindle (page 9) Rubber mat (page 8, 10) Platter (page 8, 9) Place the platter on the spindle while you are assembling your turntable. It has a drive belt wound around on the back side. SPEED/POWER rotary switch knob (page 16, 19) Rotate the knob to turn on/off your turntable or select the rotation speed appropriate to the vinyl record to play.
Rear PHONO/LINE switch (page 14) Use this switch to select the audio output type appropriate to your connected audio device, such as a stereo system or an amplifier. Audio output (page 14) USB port (Type B) (page 19) Use this port to connect a computer for recording.
• Dust cover hinges (2) * Getting Started Unpacking Make sure that you have all of the supplied accessories listed below. If you find anything missing, contact your dealer or the customer support website. (See page 26.
Assembling the Turntable Note Do not connect your turntable to a power outlet with the AC adaptor until you are finished with assembly. Attaching the platter 1 Place the platter on the spindle. Keep the platter level while placing it on the spindle. Getting Started Platter Precautions 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.
3 Peel off the adhesive tape, pull and hold the red ribbon, and then hook the drive belt around the motor pulley. Adjusting the tone arm balance Adjust the tone arm balance to keep the tone arm horizontally balanced (zero balance) so that proper stylus pressure is exerted on the vinyl record. 1 Remove the stylus protective cover. Stylus protective cover Note Note • Do not twist the drive belt. • Be sure to remove it once you have hooked the drive belt around the motor pulley.
3 Attach the counterweight onto the back of the tone arm. Slightly push in the counterweight and rotate in the direction of the arrow until the face of the gauge ring comes close to the white line on the tone arm. 5 Rotate the counterweight clockwise or counterclockwise until the tone arm is horizontally balanced. You may find it easier to adjust the tone arm balance that you rotate the counterweight a little at a time and take your hands off to see if the tone arm is horizontally balanced.
Adjusting the stylus pressure and the anti-skating force Once the tone arm is horizontally balanced, adjust the stylus pressure and the antiskating force. 1 adjust the stylus pressure to the recommended value. On your turntable, set the stylus pressure to “3.” 3 Rotate the anti-skating knob to bring the gauge number “3” into alignment with the reference line. Rotate only the gauge ring on the counterweight to bring the gauge number “0” on the ring into alignment with the white line on the tone arm.
Attaching the Dust Cover 1 Insert the supplied dust cover hinges to the hinge pockets on the dust cover. Note on carrying this product When you carry this product, make sure that you firmly hold the bottom of the product as illustrated below. Inappropriate holding may cause you to drop the product, resulting in malfunctions or injuries. Hinge pockets Getting Started Dust cover hinges 2 Align the attached hinges with the hinge pockets on the rear of your turntable and push in the dust cover.
Listening to a Vinyl Record Connecting an Audio Device 2 Connect the supplied PHONO cables to the AUX or analog input jacks on the audio device. Plug the white plug of the cable to the white (L) jack and the red plug to the red (R) jack. Note • Be sure to turn off the audio device, such as a stereo system or an amplifier, before connection. • Be sure to make all the connections before you connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet.
3 Connect the AC adaptor. Playing a Vinyl Record Note Before you play a vinyl record, turn down the volume of the connected audio device (an amplifier, speakers, etc.) to avoid a possible loud crackling noise. The crackling noise made by the stylus coming into contact with the vinyl record could damage the audio device. Wait until the stylus is completely placed on the vinyl record, and then turn up the volume. 1 Place a vinyl record onto the platter.
2 Rotate the SPEED/POWER rotary switch knob to select the rotation speed appropriate to the vinyl record. 4 Move the tone arm to the position over the desired track. Tone arm The platter starts turning. Note To move the tone arm, gently hold the headshell. SPEED/POWER rotary switch knob 5 Pull the tone arm lifter lever toward the front of the turntable. The tone arm slowly descends and playback starts.
Tip Using the tone arm lifter lever prevents scratches on the vinyl record and ensures smooth playback. When playback is finished 1 2 Move the tone arm back to the tone arm rest. 3 Pull the tone arm lifter lever toward the front of the turntable and secure the tone arm with the tone arm lock. Listening to a Vinyl Record Push the tone arm lifter lever toward the back of the turntable. 4 Rotate the SPEED/POWER rotary switch knob to select “STANDBY.
Recording a Vinyl Record Recording Audio Tracks onto a Computer You can connect your turntable and a computer with the supplied USB cable and use the Hi-Res Audio Recorder application to record audio tracks of a vinyl record onto the computer. The Hi-Res Audio Recorder application is a recording application exclusively designed for this turntable product. For information on how to use the Hi-Res Audio Recorder application, refer to the Hi-Res Audio Recorder help at: http://rd1.sony.
Note If the latest Windows updates are not applied, the application may not be installed successfully. Start Windows Update and install the latest updates before you install the Hi-Res Audio Recorder application. 3 Rotate the SPEED/POWER rotary switch knob to select “ON” to turn on the turntable. 2 Connect a computer to your turntable. USB cable (supplied) 4 Use the Hi-Res Audio Recorder application to record audio tracks onto the computer.
Maintenance 3 Hold the cartridge body () with one hand, grasp the stylus with the other, and then pull the stylus in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the cartridge body. Cleaning the Stylus The stylus is a high precision component. Handle it with care to avoid damage. Use a commercial cleaning product for cleaning the stylus. Replacing the Stylus The stylus may become worn out, damaged, or dirty beyond cleaning depending on your use case. In such a case, replace the stylus.
Replacing the Drive Belt The drive belt will wear or may even break over time. In such a case, replace it with a new one. To obtain a spare drive belt, contact your dealer or the customer support website. (See page 26.) 1 Turn off your turntable and the connected audio device and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. 3 Unhook the drive belt from the motor pulley. 4 Put your finger and thumb into the platter's round holes to hold the platter and remove the platter. remove the drive belt.
Additional Information Precautions 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.
You hear rumbling or low-frequency howling noises*. Playback sound is too low in volume or distorted. CC Your turntable is placed too close to speakers. Move the turntable away from the speakers. CC Make sure that the PHONO/LINE switch selection on your turntable matches the type of the input jacks on the audio device used for connection with the turntable. (See page 14.
Repair Services When you find your turntable not working properly, first review the suggestions listed in “Troubleshooting” to find out if your problem needs repair. If the suggestions do not help solving the problem, contact your dealer or the customer support website. (See page 26.
Specifications Motor and Platter Drive system Belt-drive Motor DC motor Platter 296 mm dia. (aluminum die-cast) Speeds 33 1/3 and 45 rpm, 2 speed Wow and flutter 0.1% (WRMS) S/N ratio More than 50 dB (DIN-B) with the supplied cartridge Tone Arm Type Straight arm Effective arm length 221 mm USB Connectivity Output port USB Type B USB 2.0 Cartridge MM Stylus pressure 3g Output level 2.5 mV General Power supply DC 5 V 2.
Customer Support Websites For information about purchasing spare components, accessories, and other support services, visit the customer support website designated to your area of residency. For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/support For customers in the U.S.A.: http://esupport.sony.com/US For customers in Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ For customers in other countries/ regions: Access http://www.sony-asia.com/support and search for “Hi-Res Audio Recorder.” 26 Index 45 rpm adaptor......
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