Sony Turntable PSJ20 User Manual

4-228-796-12(1)  
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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