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PS-LX300USB Serial No Operating Instructions PS-LX300USB © 2008 Sony Corporation 3-198-123-14 (1) Stereo Turntable System Owner's Record The model number and serial numbers are located at the rear. Model No. Refer to these numbers in the spaces provided below. Record these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
PS-LX300USB Serial No Operating Instructions PS-LX300USB © 2008 Sony Corporation 3-198-123-14 (1) Stereo Turntable System Owner's Record The model number and serial numbers are located at the rear. Model No. Refer to these numbers in the spaces provided below. Record these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
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... trouble. Notice for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this system so that the power cord can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use...
... trouble. Notice for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this system so that the power cord can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use...
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... device must be replaced, a fuse of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model Name : PS-LX300USB (Stereo Turntable System) Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have any interference received, including interference that this product shall not be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged...
... device must be replaced, a fuse of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model Name : PS-LX300USB (Stereo Turntable System) Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have any interference received, including interference that this product shall not be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged...
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... referred to as Windows Vista. Sound Forge is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Creative Software Inc. TM and ® marks are trademarks or registered trademarks 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 9 Additional Information Precautions 13 Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 18 Parts and Controls 19 About This...
... referred to as Windows Vista. Sound Forge is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Creative Software Inc. TM and ® marks are trademarks or registered trademarks 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 9 Additional Information Precautions 13 Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 18 Parts and Controls 19 About This...
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... Please read this first. Getting Started Getting Started 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) The installation guide for "Sound Forge Audio Studio LE" Recording audio tracks of the arrow. ...
... Please read this first. Getting Started Getting Started 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) The installation guide for "Sound Forge Audio Studio LE" Recording audio tracks of the arrow. ...
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...remove the ribbon. Tip You can use the turntable leaving the dust cover removed. After looping the belt, do not forget to the arm stand. GB 2 Carefully place the platter on the platter. In that case, store the cover correctly. To install the dust cover Insert the hinge ... of the cabinet. 4 Place the rubber mat on the spindle. Hinge pocket Hinge 3 Using the ribbon, loop the drive belt around the motor pulley. Note When the AC power cord is plugged after assembling or moving the turntable, the turntable sometimes rotates and the tone arm descends to the platter even if...
...remove the ribbon. Tip You can use the turntable leaving the dust cover removed. After looping the belt, do not forget to the arm stand. GB 2 Carefully place the platter on the platter. In that case, store the cover correctly. To install the dust cover Insert the hinge ... of the cabinet. 4 Place the rubber mat on the spindle. Hinge pocket Hinge 3 Using the ribbon, loop the drive belt around the motor pulley. Note When the AC power cord is plugged after assembling or moving the turntable, the turntable sometimes rotates and the tone arm descends to the platter even if...
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... stereo system (amplifier). 3 Connect the AC power cord. Make sure to LINE. Getting Started Hooking Up the Turntable The phono cable comes attached to the rear of the cabinet. 1 Set the PHONO/LINE switch (on . 2 Connect the cable with the white plug to the white (L) jack and connect the cable with the red plug to the red (R) jack. The Equalizer function is off. • When your stereo system (amplifier) has PHONO input jacks (connect to PHONO input jacks...
... stereo system (amplifier). 3 Connect the AC power cord. Make sure to LINE. Getting Started Hooking Up the Turntable The phono cable comes attached to the rear of the cabinet. 1 Set the PHONO/LINE switch (on . 2 Connect the cable with the white plug to the white (L) jack and connect the cable with the red plug to the red (R) jack. The Equalizer function is off. • When your stereo system (amplifier) has PHONO input jacks (connect to PHONO input jacks...
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... record on the platter, the stylus will not make proper contact with the grooves and the quality of reproduction will be impaired. 2 Press the Speed select button to select the speed. 3 Set the SIZE SELECTOR to 17 or 30. 4 Turn the protective cover to it. Note Lower the volume of the amplifier after the stylus descends. 7 Adjust...
... record on the platter, the stylus will not make proper contact with the grooves and the quality of reproduction will be impaired. 2 Press the Speed select button to select the speed. 3 Set the SIZE SELECTOR to 17 or 30. 4 Turn the protective cover to it. Note Lower the volume of the amplifier after the stylus descends. 7 Adjust...
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... record audio tracks of a vinyl record on your computer by mode) and hibernation, on the spindle. Port: USB port** * Required when recording audio tracks of a vinyl record onto a computer via a USB connection. **The USB jack 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 have finished using the supplied USB cable • Using the supplied software, "Sound Forge Audio...
... record audio tracks of a vinyl record on your computer by mode) and hibernation, on the spindle. Port: USB port** * Required when recording audio tracks of a vinyl record onto a computer via a USB connection. **The USB jack 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 have finished using the supplied USB cable • Using the supplied software, "Sound Forge Audio...
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Installing the supplied software Before recording, install the supplied software, "Sound Forge Audio Studio LE." Setting your computer Before recording, set the recording audio device according to the operation system you use . When the turntable and computer are connected via USB cable, the audio that is adjusted with the turntable equalizer is input to re-install it. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer. Use the supplied USB cable. Connect the USB cable into the USB jack/USB port securely, or may cause a malfunction. Disconnect...
Installing the supplied software Before recording, install the supplied software, "Sound Forge Audio Studio LE." Setting your computer Before recording, set the recording audio device according to the operation system you use . When the turntable and computer are connected via USB cable, the audio that is adjusted with the turntable equalizer is input to re-install it. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer. Use the supplied USB cable. Connect the USB cable into the USB jack/USB port securely, or may cause a malfunction. Disconnect...
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..." quick start guide (on the supplied CD-ROM) or on recording operations, refer to your computer." Operations For Windows Vista ([Control Panel] is necessary. Note To input stereo signal from the turntable to the computer, performing steps 8 through 11 is in the [Control Panel Home] view) 1 Select [Settings] from the [Start] menu. 2 Select [Control Panel]. 3 Click [Hardware and Sound]. 4 Click [Sound]. 5 Click the [Recording] tab. 6 Select [USB Audio CODEC] for [Microphone]. 7 Click [Set default]. 8 Select [USB Audio CODEC...
..." quick start guide (on the supplied CD-ROM) or on recording operations, refer to your computer." Operations For Windows Vista ([Control Panel] is necessary. Note To input stereo signal from the turntable to the computer, performing steps 8 through 11 is in the [Control Panel Home] view) 1 Select [Settings] from the [Start] menu. 2 Select [Control Panel]. 3 Click [Hardware and Sound]. 4 Click [Sound]. 5 Click the [Recording] tab. 6 Select [USB Audio CODEC] for [Microphone]. 7 Click [Set default]. 8 Select [USB Audio CODEC...
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After installing the software, the tutorial appears when you launch the software 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 the basic operation of the software. 12GB Reference guides for the supplied software Refer to the following instructions: The installation guide for the first time. The "Sound Forge Audio Studio LE" quick start guide (on...
After installing the software, the tutorial appears when you launch the software 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 the basic operation of the software. 12GB Reference guides for the supplied software Refer to the following instructions: The installation guide for the first time. The "Sound Forge Audio Studio LE" quick start guide (on...
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... checked by the plug. Use of the music beyond this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Never pull the cord itself. Additional Information 13GB They provide an ideal container to private use only. Additional Information Precautions On safety Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with that of your local power supply. Should any...
... checked by the plug. Use of the music beyond this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Never pull the cord itself. Additional Information 13GB They provide an ideal container to private use only. Additional Information Precautions On safety Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with that of your local power supply. Should any...
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...Sony dealer. When using a soft dry cloth. To remove the stylus 1 Turn off and unplug the AC power cords of the turntable and amplifier. 2 Protect the stylus with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a cloth moistened with the stylus cover. For a replacement stylus, consult your records, wipe thoroughly using ...about 500 hours. Do not clean the stylus with your records, we recommend replacing the stylus within this time limit. To preserve good sound quality and avoid damage to front using a good quality record cleaner. Cleaning the cabinet and dust cover Clean the ...
...Sony dealer. When using a soft dry cloth. To remove the stylus 1 Turn off and unplug the AC power cords of the turntable and amplifier. 2 Protect the stylus with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a cloth moistened with the stylus cover. For a replacement stylus, consult your records, wipe thoroughly using ...about 500 hours. Do not clean the stylus with your records, we recommend replacing the stylus within this time limit. To preserve good sound quality and avoid damage to front using a good quality record cleaner. Cleaning the cabinet and dust cover Clean the ...
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Additional Information Continued 15GB Place the turntable on the vinyl record. To install the stylus Do this procedure with a commercially available record cleaning kit, or replace the record. Note Do not push the stylus cover forcefully. Poor sound quality, excessive noise, intermittent sound, etc... The stylus is not level. Stylus holder Stylus cover Stylus grip 2 Push up the stylus...
Additional Information Continued 15GB Place the turntable on the vinyl record. To install the stylus Do this procedure with a commercially available record cleaning kit, or replace the record. Note Do not push the stylus cover forcefully. Poor sound quality, excessive noise, intermittent sound, etc... The stylus is not level. Stylus holder Stylus cover Stylus grip 2 Push up the stylus...
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... [Sound, video and game controllers] - [USB Composite Device] under [Universal Serial Bus controllers] 16GB For details, consult your nearest Sony dealer. After restarting, connect the computer and the turntable with the USB cable for 45 r/min records.) The drive belt is correctly installed, check as follows. - [USB Human Interface Devices] and [HID- If the turntable is not connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable. The device setting of...
... [Sound, video and game controllers] - [USB Composite Device] under [Universal Serial Bus controllers] 16GB For details, consult your nearest Sony dealer. After restarting, connect the computer and the turntable with the USB cable for 45 r/min records.) The drive belt is correctly installed, check as follows. - [USB Human Interface Devices] and [HID- If the turntable is not connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable. The device setting of...
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... electrical wires, fluorescent lights or mobile phones near the turntable. There is noise in recorded sound. There are connected to the operating instructions of your computer is overloaded. compliant consumer control device] under [Human Interface Devices] - [USB Audio CODEC] under [Sound, video and game controllers] - [USB Composite Device] under [Universal Serial Bus controllers] Notes When connecting to different USB ports, you may have to install USB drivers. When connecting to check the device settings...
... electrical wires, fluorescent lights or mobile phones near the turntable. There is noise in recorded sound. There are connected to the operating instructions of your computer is overloaded. compliant consumer control device] under [Human Interface Devices] - [USB Audio CODEC] under [Sound, video and game controllers] - [USB Composite Device] under [Universal Serial Bus controllers] Notes When connecting to different USB ports, you may have to install USB drivers. When connecting to check the device settings...
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... 0.25% (WRMS) Signal to noise ratio: More than 50 dB (DIN-B) Tone Arm Type: Dynamic balanced straight-shaped with soft damping control Effective arm length: 195 mm USB jack Power supply: USB bus power compliant (5 V, 100 mA) (The power is supplied by the PC which is connected with an attached USB cable) Output jack: Plug-in-power system (Dedicated USB jack) USB series B connector USB (full-speed) General Power requirements: North American model: 120 V AC...
... 0.25% (WRMS) Signal to noise ratio: More than 50 dB (DIN-B) Tone Arm Type: Dynamic balanced straight-shaped with soft damping control Effective arm length: 195 mm USB jack Power supply: USB bus power compliant (5 V, 100 mA) (The power is supplied by the PC which is connected with an attached USB cable) Output jack: Plug-in-power system (Dedicated USB jack) USB series B connector USB (full-speed) General Power requirements: North American model: 120 V AC...
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Parts and Controls Spindle 45 r/min adaptor Speed select button Rubber mat Platter Cartridge and headshell START button Insulator Dust cover Front Hinge Tone arm Arm stand Finger lift SIZE SELECTOR STOP button UP/DOWN button PHONO/LINE switch USB jack Additional Information Rear 19GB
Parts and Controls Spindle 45 r/min adaptor Speed select button Rubber mat Platter Cartridge and headshell START button Insulator Dust cover Front Hinge Tone arm Arm stand Finger lift SIZE SELECTOR STOP button UP/DOWN button PHONO/LINE switch USB jack Additional Information Rear 19GB
