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.

bThe turntable is not level. Place the turntable on a level surface.

bThe 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…

bThe stylus is dirty or worn. Remove dust on the stylus using a stylus cleaning brush, or replace the worn stylus (see page 7).

bDust or dirt has collected on the record. Clean the record using a good quality record cleaner.

Rumble or low-frequency howl*.

bThe turntable is placed too close to speakers. Move speakers away from the turntable.

Platter does not rotate.

bMake sure the power cord is inserted all the way into an AC wall outlet.

Sound is too low or distorted.

bThe turntable is not connected to the PHONO inputs on the amplifier (see page 5).

bSet 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.

Specifications

Motor and Platter

 

Drive system

Belt-drive

Motor

DC servo motor

Platter

18.5cm, molded aluminum alloy

Speeds

33 1/3 and 45 r/min, 2 speed

Wow and flutter

Less than 0.25% (WRMS)

Signal to noise ratio

More than 45 dB (DIN-B) with supplied

 

cartridge

Tone Arm

 

Type

Static balanced integrate straight arm

Effective arm length

204 mm

General

 

Power requirements

U.S.A. and Canadian models: 120V AC,

 

60 Hz

 

Europe model: 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60

 

Hz

 

Other countries: 110 – 120/220 – 240 V

 

AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

5 W

Dimensions

Approx. 280 x 87 x 314 mm (w/h/d)

 

(11 x 3 7/16 x 12 3/8 inches)

Mass

2kg (4 lb 6 oz)

Supplied Accessories

 

45 r/min adaptor (1)

 

Rubber mat (1)

 

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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