Troubleshooting; Specifications - Sony PS-LX250H Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

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. Place the turntable on a
level surface.
b The record is dirty or scratched.
Clean the record with a commercially available
record cleaning kit, or replace the record.
Poor sound quality, excessive noise, intermittent sound,
etc...
b The stylus is dirty or worn. Remove dust on the
stylus using a stylus cleaning brush, or replace the
worn stylus (see page 6).
b Dust or dirt has collected on the record. Clean the
record using a good quality record cleaner.
Rumble or low-frequency howl*.
b The turntable is placed too close to speakers. Move
speakers away from the turntable.
Tempo is incorrect.
b Incorrect r/min. Set the r/min setting to match the
one indicated on the record. (Select "33" for 33
r/min records or "45" for 45 r/min records.)
The drive belt is deteriorated.
b Replace the drive belt. For details, please make a
contact with Sony dealer.
Platter does not rotate.
b Make sure the power cord is inserted all the way into
an AC wall outlet.
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 IN
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.

Specifications

Motor and Platter
Drive system
Motor
Platter
Speeds
Wow and flutter
Signal to noise ratio
Tone Arm
Type
Effective arm length
General
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions
Mass
Supplied Accessories
45 r/min adaptor (1)
Platter (with drive belt) (1)
Rubber mat (1)
Dust cover (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Additional Information
Belt-drive
DC motor
295 mm dia. (aluminum, die-cast)
33 1 / and 45 r/min, 2 speed
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Less than 0.25% (WRMS)
More than 50 dB (DIN-B)
Dynamic balanced straight shaped with
soft damping control
195 mm
U.S.A. and Canada: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
European countries: 230 V, 50/60 Hz
2 W
Approx. 420 x 100 x 342 mm (w/h/d)
2.7 kg
GB
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