Sony PSLX350H Primary User Manual - Page 9

Additional Information 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 Incorrect tracking force. Follow the instructions on page 5 and set the tracking force to the appropriate value for the cartridge being used. (The supplied cartridge requires 2 grams of tracking force.) b Incorrect anti-skating adjustment. Make sure the ANTI-SKATING dial is set to the same value shown on the tracking force ring (see page 5). 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 Check the tone arm locking collar to make sure the headshell is securely attached to the tone arm (see page 4). b Make sure the earth lead is connected to the earth terminal on the amplifier (see page 4). b Incorrect tracking force. Follow the instructions on page 5 and set the tracking force to the appropriate value for the cartridge being used. (The supplied cartridge requires 2 grams of tracking force.) b The stylus is dirty or worn. Remove dust on the stylus using a stylus cleaning brush, or replace the worn stylus (see page 7). b Dust or dirt has collected on the record. Clean the record using a good quality record cleaner. b Check that the cartridge lead wires inside the headshell are firmly attached. 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 1/3 r/ min records or "45" for 45 r/min records.) b The PITCH CONTROL is not set to the center position. b Incorrect platter speed. Adjust the fine controls on the bottom of the turntable while watching the strobo dots to obtain correct platter speed (see page 6). 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. b The drive belt is not completely hooked onto the motor pulley. Make sure the belt is hooked completely around the motor pulley (see page 4). 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 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 Belt-drive DC motor 330 mm dia. Aluminum die-cast 33 1/3 and 45 r/min, 2 speed Less than 0.25% (WRMS) More than 50 dB (DIN-B) Tone Arm Type Effective arm length Overhang Usable cartridge weight Static balanced S-shaped tone arm with detachable headshell 220 mm 10 mm 6 g (min.) to 10 g (max.) General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Mass U.S.A.: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European countries: 220 ~ 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other countries: 110 ~ 120 V/220 ~ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 8 W Approx. 450 x 145 x 350 mm (17 11/16 x 5 11/16 x 13 3/4 in) (w/h/d) 6.5 kg (14 lb 5 oz) Supplied Accessories 45 r/min adaptor (1) Platter (with drive belt) (1) Rubber mat (1) Cartridge and headshell (1) Counter weight (1) Audio connecting cord (1) Dust cover (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 9