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.
b The turntable is not level. Place the turntable on a
level surface.
b Incorrect tracking force. Follow the instructions on
page 6 and set the tracking force to the appropriate
value for the cartridge being used. (The supplied
cartridge requires 2 grams of tracking force.)
b Incorrect anti-skating adjustment. Make sure the
ANTI-SKATING dial is set to the same value shown
on the tracking force ring (see page 6).
b The 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...
b Check the tone arm locking collar to make sure the
headshell is securely attached to the tone arm (see
page 4).
b Make sure the earth lead is connected to the earth
terminal on the amplifier (see page 5).
b Incorrect tracking force. Follow the instructions on
page 6 and set the tracking force to the appropriate
value for the cartridge being used. (The supplied
cartridge requires 2 grams of tracking force.)
b The stylus is dirty or worn. Remove dust on the
stylus using a stylus cleaning brush, or replace the
worn stylus (see page 8).
b Dust or dirt has collected on the record. Clean the
record using a good quality record cleaner.
b Check that the cartridge lead wires inside the
headshell are firmly attached.
Rumble or low-frequency howl*.
b The turntable is placed too close to speakers. Move
speakers away from the turntable.
Tempo is incorrect.
b Incorrect r/min. Set the r/min setting to match the
one indicated on the record. (Select "33" for 33
min records or "45" for 45 r/min records.)
b Incorrect platter speed. Adjust the PITCH CONTROL
while watching the strobo dots to obtain correct
platter speed (see page 7).
The drive belt is deteriorated.
b Replace the drive belt. For details, please make a
contact with Sony dealer.
Platter does not rotate.
b Make sure the power cord is inserted all the way into
an AC wall outlet.
b The drive belt is not completely hooked onto the
motor pulley. Make sure the belt is hooked
completely around the motor pulley (see page 4).
The drive belt is broken.
b Replace the drive belt. For details, please make a
contact with Sony dealer.
Sound is too low or distorted.
b The turntable is not connected to the PHONO inputs
on the amplifier (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
Motor
Platter
Speeds
Wow and flutter
Signal to noise ratio
Tone Arm
Type
Effective arm length
Overhang
Usable cartridge weight
General
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions
1
/
r/
3
Mass
Supplied Accessories
45 r/min adaptor (1)
Platter (with drive belt) (1)
Rubber mat (1)
Cartridge and headshell (1)
Counter weight (1)
Audio connecting cord (1)
Dust cover (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Additional Information
Belt-drive
DC motor
330 mm dia. Aluminum die-cast
1
33
/
and 45 r/min, 2 speed
3
Less than 0.25% (WRMS)
More than 50 dB (DIN-B)
Static balanced S-shaped tone arm with
detachable headshell
220 mm
10 mm
6 g (min.) to 10 g (max.)
European countries: 220 ~ 230 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Other countries: 110 ~ 120 V/220 ~
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
8 W
Approx. 450 x 145 x 350 mm (17
5
11
/
x 13
3
/
in) (w/h/d)
16
4
6.5 kg (14 lb 5 oz)
11
/
x
16
GB
9