• Use caution when placing the unit on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloraion of the surface may result. On repacking Keep the carton and packing materials. They provide an ideal container to transport the unit. If you have any question or problem concerning your unit that is not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Stereo Turntable System. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Convention The following icon is used in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking 3 Assembling the Turntable 4 Setting the Voltage Selector (Only on models supplied with a voltage selector) 4 Hooking up the Turntable 5 Operations Playing a Record 6 Additional Information Maintenance 7 Troubleshooting 8 Specifications 8 Parts and Controls 9 Unpacking Check that you received the following items with your turntable: • Rubber mat (1) • 45 r/min adaptor (1) Getting Started Assembling the Turntable 1 1 Place the rubber mat on the platter. To make sure it operates properly, rotate the platter clockwise once or twice with your hand. Notes on installation • Place the turntable 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 turntable 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. Setting the Voltage Selector (Only on models supplied with a voltage selector) Check that the voltage selector is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver. 1 Remove the dust cover. 2 Remove the lid, and set the voltage selector to the local power line voltage using a screwdriver. 220–240V 110–120V 3 Replace the lid and close the dust cover. Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the Turntable The phono cables and earth lead come attached to the rear of the cabinet. 1 Connect the cable with the red plug to the right PHONO IN R input jack on the amplifier and connect the cable with the white plug to the left PHONO IN L input jack. Amplifier PHONO INL R 2 Set MM.AMP. on the bottom panel according to the amplifier connection as follows: For connection to Set MM.AMP. to PHONO IN jacks OFF AUX IN or LINE IN jacks ON Mains lead hookups Connect the mains lead to an AC wall outlet after completing all of the previous connections. to a wall outlet Note Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble. Operations Operations Playing a Record 4,6 1 3 5 3 1 Place a record on the platter. REJECT 2 Note Place only one record on the platter at a time. If two or more records are stacked on the platter, the stylus will not make proper contact with the grooves and the quality of reproduction will be impaired. 2 Press SPEED to select the speed. 3 Remove the protective cover from the cartridge, and release the stopper from the tone arm. 4 Set the cueing lever backward. 5 Move the tone arm to the desired position over the record. 6 Set the cueing lever forward. The tone arm descends slowly to the record and playback begins. 7 Adjust the volume on your amplifier. To stop playing Press REJECT. To pause playback Set the cueing lever backward to raise stylus off the record during playback. To listen to a different part of the record 1 Set the cueing lever backward to raise stylus during playback. 2 Move the tone arm to the position you desire. 3 Set the cueing lever forward. To play a 17-cm 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. Additional Information Additional Information 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. To clean your records, wipe thoroughly using a good quality record cleaner. Cleaning the Cabinet and Dust Cover Clean the cabinet and dust cover periodically using a soft dry cloth. If stains are difficult to remove, use a cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use solvents such as alcohol, benzine or thinner, since they will damage the finish. Replacing the Stylus The life expectancy of the stylus tip is about 400 hours. To preserve maximum sound quality and avoid damage to your records, we recommend replacing the stylus within this time limit. Additional replacement styli (CN-234) are available fr...