3-198-123-16 (1) Stereo Turntable System Operating Instructions PS-LX300USB © 2008 Sony Corporation
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.________________ WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives. This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium.
Table of Contents Owner’s Record............................................................2 About This Manual.....................................................5 Getting Started Unpacking.......................................................................6 Assembling the Turntable.....................................6 Connecting an Audio Device..............................8 Operations Playing a Vinyl Record..............................................9 Recording Audio Tracks on Your Computer.....
Getting Started Assembling the Turntable 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) Notes on user registration of “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” GB 1 Move the metallic parts inside the larger gear in the direction of the arrow.
2 Carefully place the platter on the spindle. To remove the dust cover With the dust cover fully opened, grasp both sides of the cover, then remove it carefully. Hinge Tip 3 You can use the turntable leaving the dust cover removed. In that case, store the cover correctly. Use the ribbon to hook the drive belt around the motor pulley. Make sure not to twist the drive belt. After looping the belt, do not forget to remove the ribbon.
Connecting an Audio Device The 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). • When your stereo system (amplifier) has PHONO input jacks (connect to PHONO input jacks) set to PHONO. The 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. The Equalizer function is on.
3 4 Operations Playing a Vinyl Record 5 6 Set the SIZE SELECTOR to 17 or 30. Turn the protective cover to expose the stylus. Close the dust cover. Press START. The platter starts rotating. Note 1 UP/DOWN Place a vinyl record on the platter. 7 Adjust the volume on your amplifier. Operations 45 r/min adaptor STOP Lower the volume of the amplifier to prevent damage to it.
To pause playing Press the UP/DOWN button to raise the stylus off the vinyl record. To play a different part of the vinyl record 1 After performing step 4, press the UP/ DOWN button, then lift the tone arm. 2 Move the tone arm to the position you desire. 3 Press the UP/DOWN button. The tone arm descends to the record, then playback starts. 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.
For Windows XP Notes • For the operating environment mentioned above, the turntable is not guaranteed to operate with all computers. • The turntable is not guaranteed to operate with home built computers, operating systems that are personally up-graded or multiple operating systems. • The turntable is not guaranteed to operate with functions such as system suspend, sleep (stand-by mode) and hibernation, on all computers. 1 Select [Run] from the [Start] menu. 2 Type “D:\setup.
4 Select the [Register online] radio button, and then click the [Next] button. Please register online within 30 days from the date of your installation to activate the software for unlimited use. Tip To register online on the 31st day from the date of your installation or later, select [Update User Information] from [Help] on the “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” software and type your registration information on the registration window.
Setting up your computer Before you use your computer connected to the turntable, be sure to make the necessary settings described below. The windows used for describing the following instructions may look different from what you actually see on the computer screen depending on its settings. For Windows Vista ([Control Panel] is in the [Control Panel Home] view) 1 Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu. 2 Click [Hardware and Sound]. 3 Click [Sound]. 4 Click the [Recording] tab.
8 Click [OK]. 4 Click the [Recording] tab, and check if [USB AUDIO CODEC] is set to [Default Device]. Note To input a stereo signal from the turntable to the computer, steps 5 through 8 are necessary. 5 Select [USB AUDIO CODEC], and then click To set the signal input level 6 Click the [Advanced] tab. 1 Click the [Levels] tab in the [USB Audio 7 Select [2 channel, ...] (for example, [2 CODEC] property screen. 2 Move the slider to 0. 3 Adjust the slider using the cursor key.
Setting the playback device When first connecting the turntable and computer using the USB cable, [Speaker USB Audio CODEC] is automatically added to [Playback device], and set to [Default device]. In this state, audio is not output through your computer speakers. Set the computer according to the operating system you use as follows: Perform the following steps to change your computer’s playback device settings: 1 Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu. 2 Select [Sounds and Audio Devices].
5 On the [Playback] tab, select your computer’s speakers and click the [Set Default]. The default playback devices vary depending on your computer. For details, refer to your computer’s operating instructions and help file. 6 Click [OK] to close the [Sound] screen. For Windows 8/8.1 (Charms bar as the typical operation method) 1 Display the Charms bar on the desktop and click the [Settings] charm. 2 Click [Control Panel], and then click [Hardware and Sound]. 3 Click [Manage audio devices] in [Sound].
Additional Information 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. 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.
Maintenance 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 install the stylus Do this procedure with the stylus protected by the stylus cover. 1 Grasp both sides of the stylus holder, then insert the stylus grip into the cartridge/ headshell receptacle. Stylus holder Stylus cover Stylus grip 2 Push up the stylus holder until it clicks so Do not leave any space. Note Do not push the stylus cover forcefully. Otherwise, the exposed stylus from the cover may cause injury, or damage the stylus.
Rumble or low-frequency howl*. The turntable is placed too close to speakers. Move speakers away from the turntable. * 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. There is noise.
For Windows Vista ([Control Panel] is in the [Control Panel Home] view) 4 On the [Device manager] window, make sure that the following devices are installed. 1 Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] – [HID-compliant consumer control device] and [USB Input Device] under [Human Interface Devices] – [USB AUDIO CODEC] under [Sound, video and game controllers] – [USB Composite Device] under [Universal Serial Bus controllers] menu. 2 Select [System and Maintenance]. 3 Select [Device Manager].
There is noise in recorded sound. There are electrical wires, fluorescent lights or mobile phones near the turntable. Move away from any possible sources of electromagnetic interference. The supplied software does not launch. Thirty days have passed since the software was installed, and user registration has not been completed. Select [Update User Information] from [Help] on the software and complete the user registration.
Parts and Controls Hinge 45 r/min adaptor Tone arm Speed select button Arm stand Rubber mat Finger lift Platter SIZE SELECTOR Cartridge and headshell STOP button START button UP/DOWN button Insulator PHONO/LINE switch Dust cover USB jack Front Additional Information Spindle Rear 23GB
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