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.
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. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Table of Contents About This Manual.....................................................4 Getting Started Unpacking.......................................................................5 Assembling the Turntable.....................................5 Hooking Up the Turntable....................................7 Operations Playing a Vinyl Record..............................................8 Recording Audio Tracks on Your Computer.............................................................
Getting Started Assembling the Turntable Unpacking Getting Started 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) The installation guide for “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” Recording audio tracks of a vinyl record to your computer Please read this first.
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 pocket Hinge Tip 3 You can use the turntable leaving the dust cover removed. In that case, store the cover correctly. Using the ribbon, loop the drive belt around the motor pulley. After looping the belt, do not forget to remove the ribbon. 4 Place the rubber mat on the platter.
Hooking Up the Turntable The phono cable comes attached to the rear of the cabinet. 1 Connect the AC power cord. Connect the AC power cord to an AC wall outlet after completing all of the connections by performing steps 1 and 2. to a wall outlet Getting Started Set the PHONO/LINE switch (on the rear of the turntable) according to the jacks of your stereo system (amplifier). 3 • When your stereo system (amplifier) has PHONO input jacks (connect to PHONO input jacks) set to PHONO.
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 45 r/min adaptor STOP 1 UP/DOWN Place a vinyl record on the platter. 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.
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. 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.
Installing the supplied software Before recording, install the supplied software, “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE.” Once you install the software into your computer, you do not have to install it again other than that you need to re-install it. 1 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer. Install the software according to onscreen instructions. Tip For details about installing the software, refer to the “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” installation guide.
For Windows Vista ([Control Panel] is in the [Control Panel Home] view) 1 7 8 Select [Control Panel]. Click [Hardware and Sound]. Click [Sound]. For details on recording operations, refer to the supplied document titled “Recording audio tracks of a vinyl record to your computer.” For details about using the software, refer to the “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” quick start guide (on the supplied CD-ROM) or on-line help of the software. Click the [Recording] tab.
Reference guides for the supplied software Refer to the following instructions: The installation guide for “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE”: Refer to this supplied manual to install “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE.” The “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” tutorial: This tutorial provides easy instructions on how to operate the software. After installing the software, the tutorial appears when you launch the software for the first time.
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. Tempo is incorrect. Incorrect r/min.
For Windows Vista ([Control Panel] is in the [Control Panel Home] view) 1 Select [Settings] from the [Start] menu. 2 Select [Control Panel]. Notes For details on the operation of your computer, refer to the operating instructions of your computer. There can be some breakdowns that cannot be solved even with Troubleshooting. In such cases, contact your nearest Sony dealer. 3 Select [System and Maintenance]. 4 Select [Device Manager]. 5 Check the [Device manager] screen.
Specifications Motor and Platter Drive system: Belt-drive Motor: DC motor Platter: 295 mm dia. (aluminum die-cast) Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 r/min, 2 speed Wow and flutter: Less than 0.
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 19GB
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