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SONY STEREO TURNTABLE SYSTEM PS-X700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly. This manual should be retained for future reference. 1981 by Sony Corporation...
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To move to a different part of a record while the record is numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you playing call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. To repeat play Instantaneous start of play (cueing) Model No.
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This synchronized operation is possible with Sony cassette decks equipped with a four-pin remote control jack which is connected with a Sony RM-65 synchro remote control unit. Quartz lock and magnedisc servo system On repacking The turntable maintains an accurate...
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LOCATION FUNCTION OF CONTROLS 45.rpm adaptor Auto record size selection system Center spindle Rubber mat Tonearm drop-point adjustment hole Arm rest Turntable Cartridge shell POWER switch I STYLUSFORCE (ANTISKATING) adjustment knob and indicator MOTOR ONIOFF button direction buttons START button : STOP button Up/down button...
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TURNTABLE ASSEMBLY To take off the dust cover Prisms auto record size selection Place rubber mat. Match the projections on the back of the— rubber mat to the circular holes in the platter, then Holes align the holes in the rubber mat and the holes in the platter...
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The remove the stylus cover and release the clamp of the arm Sony PS-X700 turntable automatically adjusts the tonearm rest. Then turn the POWER switch on. When the blinking of balance electronically when the power is turned on or the the stylus force indicator is over, the adjustment is complete.
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CONNECTION TO AN AMPLIFIER Be sure to insert the cable connectors firmly into the jacks. Loose connections may cause hum and noise. Synchro remote contro; jack (See page 11.) to phono inputs to an ac outlet White Amplifier PHONO OUTLET to the ground terminal Turn down...
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RECORD PLAYING AUTO PLAY TO BEGIN RECORD PLAY AT A PARTICULAR POINT—MANUAL PLAY •Play the transparent records and 25 cm records O Removethe stylus cover and release the clamp of the arm rest. Record with the manual playing procedure. O Depress the POWER switch (ON). •...
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INSTANTANEOUS START OF PLAY (CUEING) TO MOVE TO A DIFFERENT PART OF A RECORD WHILE THE Owing to the powerful starting torque of the turntable, instan- RECORD IS PLAYING taneous start on a record is possible. To play a forthcoming selection Preparation Amplifier: set to a normal listening level.
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THE AUTO RECORD SIZE SELECTION WORKS By pressing the START buttcn, the tonearm goes automatically into the lead-in groove of whether 30 cm or 17 cm. A beam from the lamp is transmitted through the prisms provided on the rubber mat and the platter to the photo detector which actives the auto record size selection.
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Sony models which record mode and, when the tonearm is lifted up, the deck goes into are equipped with a 4-pin remote control jack. the auto record muting mode for four seconds, then into the pause An RM.65 synchro remote control unit (optional) is required...
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TONEARM DROP-POINT ADJUSTMENT TIPS ON RECORD HANDLING At the factory, the tonearm has been adjusted to have the correct • Beforeplaying, clean the record with a record cleaneror soft drop-pointin auto play. If this needsto be readjusted,proceedas cloth. If a spray cleaner is used, make sure that it has dried com- pletely before playing the record.
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SPECIFICATIONS Turntable Platter 32cm (125/8 in.), aluminum-alloy diecast Motor Lineartorcue BSI.(brushlessand Slottess) motor Drive system Direct drive Control systern Quartz lock control, magnedisc servo control system Speed 331/3rpm, 45 rpm Startingcharacteristics Comes to norninal s peedwithina half revolution (331/3 rpm) Wow and flutter 0.015% 0.025% (WRMS)
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Should any pro- nections on page 7 and the operating procedures on page 8. blem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony service facility. TROUBLES CAUSES WHAT TO DO The tonearm does lower Transparent record...
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Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 3-783-634-21...
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