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Stereo
Turntable System
Operating Instructions
PS-J20
© 2000 by Sony Corporation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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.
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
Convention
The following icon is used in this
manual:
Operations
Playing a Record 6
z Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
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)
3
Getting Started
Setting the Voltage Selector
(Only on models supplied with
a voltage selector)
Assembling the Turntable
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.
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.
2
Remove the lid, and set the voltage selector to the
local power line voltage using a screwdriver.
110–120V
220–240V
3
Replace the lid and close the dust cover.
4
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
IN
L
R
2
Set MM.AMP. on the bottom panel according to
the amplifier connection as follows:
For connection to
PHONO IN jacks
Set MM.AMP. to
OFF
ON
AUX IN or LINE IN jacks
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.
5
Operations
To stop playing
Press REJECT.
Playing a Record
To pause playback
Set the cueing lever backward to raise stylus off the
record during playback.
4,6
3
1
To listen to a different part of the record
5
1
Set the cueing lever backward to raise stylus
during playback.
3
2
3
Move the tone arm to the position you desire.
Set the cueing lever forward.
REJECT
2
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.
1
Place a record on the platter.
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
3
Press SPEED to select the speed.
Remove the protective cover from the cartridge,
and release the stopper from the tone arm.
4
5
Set the cueing lever backward.
Move the tone arm to the desired position over
the record.
6
7
Set the cueing lever forward.
The tone arm descends slowly to the record and
playback begins.
Adjust the volume on your amplifier.
6
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
from your Sony dealer.
To replace the stylus
1
2
Turn off the amplifier.
While holding the cartridge, detach the stylus
assembly as illustrated.
3
Insert the new stylus into the cartridge.
7
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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.
Motor and Platter
Drive system
Motor
Platter
Speeds
Belt-drive
DC servo motor
18.5cm, molded aluminum alloy
33 1/3 and 45 r/min, 2 speed
Less than 0.25% (WRMS)
More than 45 dB (DIN-B) with supplied
cartridge
Wow and flutter
Signal to noise ratio
The tone arm skips, skates or does not advance.
b The turntable is not level. Place the turntable on a
level surface.
Tone Arm
Type
Effective arm length
Static balanced integrate straight arm
204 mm
b The record is dirty or scratched.
Clean the record with a commercially available
record cleaning kit, or replace the record.
General
Power requirements
Poor sound quality, excessive noise, intermittent sound,
etc…
U.S.A. and Canadian models: 120V AC,
60 Hz
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.
Europe model: 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60
Hz
Other countries: 110 – 120/220 – 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Dimensions
5 W
Approx. 280 x 87 x 314 mm (w/h/d)
(11 x 3 7/16 x 12 3/8 inches)
2kg (4 lb 6 oz)
Rumble or low-frequency howl*.
Mass
b The turntable is placed too close to speakers. Move
speakers away from the turntable.
Supplied Accessories
45 r/min adaptor (1)
Rubber mat (1)
Platter does not rotate.
b Make sure the power cord is inserted all the way into
an AC wall outlet.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sound is too low or distorted.
b The turntable is not connected to the PHONO inputs
on the amplifier (see page 5).
b Set MM.AMP. ON/OFF to the appropriate position
(see page 5).
* 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.
8
Additional Information
Parts and Controls
1 Voltage selector (inside) (except USA and Europe
8 Dust cover
9 45 r/min adaptor
0 Hinge
qa Cueing lever
qs Tone arm
qd Arm stand
qf Finger lift
models)
2 Spindle
3 Rubber mat
4 Platter
5 SPEED button
6 Cartridge
7 REJECT button
8
9
1
2
3
0
qa
4
5
6
7
qs
qd
qf
9
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