4-748-755-12 (1) Stereo Turntable System Operating Instructions Getting Started Listening to a Vinyl Record Recording a Vinyl Record Maintenance Additional Information PS-LX310BT
Owner’s Record The model number and serial numbers are located at the bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. PS-LX310BT Serial No.________________ WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The AC adaptor is for use in dry, indoor locations.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits. For the customers in Canada Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and/or peripherals. This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Features PS-LX310BT is a stereo turntable system designed for analog playback of vinyl records. Assemble your turntable to use it for the first time. Your turntable does not have built-in speakers. To listen to audio on vinyl records, either use an audio cable to connect to an audio device or use the BLUETOOTH® function to connect to a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled audio device, such as wireless speakers or wireless headphones.
Table of Contents Owner’s Record................................ 2 Precautions....................................... 4 Features............................................ 5 Parts and Controls.............................7 Getting Started Checking the Supplied Items..........10 Assembling the Turntable............... 11 Connecting Your Turntable............. 13 Listening to a Vinyl Record Playing a Vinyl Record.....................16 Recording a Vinyl Record Recording Audio Tracks onto a Computer.......
Parts and Controls Front/Side 1 Spindle (page 11) Mat for the platter (page 10, 12) Platter (page 10, 11) Place the platter on the spindle while you are assembling your turntable. It has a drive belt wound around on the back side.
Tone arm (page 16) SIZE rotary switch knob (page 16) Rotate to set to the appropriate size of the vinyl record to be played. Tone arm rest (page 17) Place the tone arm here while you are not playing a vinyl record. Note There is a hole on the lower side of the tone armrest. Pass a string through the hole and fix the tone arm and the tone arm rest before carrying your turntable. SPEED rotary switch knob (page 16) Rotate to set to the appropriate rpm of the vinyl record to be played.
Rear OUTPUT SELECT switch (page 13) Switch to the appropriate output format of the device you are using when an audio device, such as a stereo system or an amplifier, is connected. GAIN SELECT switch When playing, adjust the difference of the volume of the vinyl records. If the audio track was recorded on the vinyl record at a quiet volume, set this to HIGH to play at the appropriate volume.
• Dust cover hinges (2)* Getting Started Checking the Supplied Items • AC adaptor (1) Make sure that you have all of the supplied accessories listed below. If you find anything missing, contact your dealer or the customer support website. (See page 26.) • Platter (with drive belt) (1) • Operating Instructions (this manual) * The 45 rpm adaptor and dust cover hinges are attached to a side surface of your turntable's packaging material.
Assembling the Turntable Note Precautions on placement • Place the unit 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 unit 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.
3 Peel off the adhesive tape, pull and • Use your hand to slowly rotate the platter clockwise 10 times. • Press the UP/DOWN button to lower the tone arm. The platter's rotation and the tone arm's movement can be stabilized. hold the red ribbon, and then hook the drive belt around the motor pulley. Attaching the dust cover 1 Insert the supplied dust cover hinges to the hinge pockets on the dust cover. Hinge pockets Note • Be careful to not let the drive belt twist.
Connecting Your Turntable Connecting via the audio cable • Be sure to turn off the audio device, such as a stereo system or an amplifier, before connection. • Be sure to make all the connections before you connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet. 1 Connect the audio cable, which comes out from the back of the turntable, to the PHONO input jack, AUX input jack, or analog input jack for the audio device. Connect the white plug to the white (L) jack and the red plug to the red (R) jack.
Tip The OUTPUT SELECT switch is set to LINE at the time of purchase. 3 Connect the AC adaptor. Note To avoid noise interference, place the AC adaptor body away from your turntable as far as possible. Connecting with the BLUETOOTH function You can enjoy playing vinyl records by using your turntable's BLUETOOTH function to connect wirelessly to a playback device (not supplied) that supports BLUETOOTH wireless technology, such as BLUETOOTH speakers or BLUETOOTH headphones.
2 Press and hold your turntable's BLUETOOTH button/ PAIRING button for about 2 seconds, and then release it. The BLUETOOTH indicator rapidly flashes blue. Note If you are only using the BLUETOOTH connection and not connecting your turntable to another device using the audio cable, set the OUTPUT SELECT switch on the back of the turntable to LINE to use the turntable. Tip 3 Turn on the pairing mode for the playback device that supports BLUETOOTH wireless technology, to which you want to connect.
Listening to a Vinyl Record 2 Use the SPEED rotary switch knob to select the rotation speed appropriate for the vinyl record. Playing a Vinyl Record Note • Before you play a vinyl record, turn down the audio device's volume. The loud, crackling noise made by the tone arm descending and the stylus coming into contact with the vinyl record could damage the speakers or audio device. Wait until the stylus has completely descended, and then adjust the volume.
4 Remove the stylus protective cover. 6 Adjust the volume using the audio device. To stop playback Press the STOP button. The tone arm returns to the tone arm rest. The platter stops rotating. Stylus protective cover 5 Press the START button. Playback begins when the tone arm automatically descends to its position, which was set using the SIZE rotary switch knob, at the beginning of the vinyl record. Press the UP/DOWN button to raise the stylus off the vinyl record. The platter keeps rotating.
Playing via a BLUETOOTH connection To connect your turntable for the first time to a playback device that supports BLUETOOTH wireless technology using the BLUETOOTH function, you must register (pair) the device in advance. (See page 14.) 1 First, turn on the playback device and make it ready to receive data through a BLUETOOTH connection. Then, press the BLUETOOTH button/ PAIRING button on your turntable to enable the BLUETOOTH function.
Recording a Vinyl Record Recording Audio Tracks onto a Computer You can use a USB cable (not supplied) to connect your turntable to a computer, and then record audio tracks from the vinyl record to your computer. Note System requirements Connecting to a computer 1 Connect a computer to your turntable. To the USB port USB cable (not supplied) Operating systems: Windows 7/Windows 8.1/Windows 10 (32/64 bit) (The latest service pack is required.) OS X Mavericks (10.9) OS X Yosemite (10.
• When you do not intend to record audio tracks onto a computer, it is recommended that you disconnect the USB cable from your turntable. With a computer connected to the turntable via the USB port, playback with the connected audio device may cause noises.
Maintenance 3 Hold the cartridge body () with one hand, grasp the stylus with the other, and then pull the stylus in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the cartridge body. Cleaning the Stylus The stylus is a high precision component. Handle it with care to avoid damage. Use a commercial cleaning product for cleaning the stylus. Replacing the Stylus Note • Do not use a replacement stylus made by another company.
Replacing the Drive Belt The drive belt will wear or may even break over time. In such a case, replace it with a new one. To obtain a spare drive belt, contact your dealer or the customer support website. (See page 26.) 1 Turn off your turntable and the connected audio device and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. 2 Remove the mat for the platter. 3 Unhook the drive belt from the 5 Turn the platter upside down and remove the drive belt.
Additional Information Troubleshooting When you find your turntable not working properly, first review the following suggestions before you consider requesting for repair. If they do not help solving your problem, contact your dealer or the customer support website. (See page 26.) Vinyl record playback You hear no sounds from the computer or audio device connected via the USB port. The tone arm skips or skates. • Your turntable is not positioned level. Place the turntable on a level surface.
The platter does not turn. • Make sure that the AC adaptor is firmly connected to a power outlet and the DC IN 12V jack on your turntable. • Make sure that the drive belt is completely hooked around the motor pulley. (See page 12.) Playback sound is too low in volume or distorted. Make sure that the OUTPUT SELECT switch selection on your turntable matches the type of the input jacks on the audio device used for connection with the turntable. (See page 13.
Specifications Motor and Platter Drive system Belt-drive Motor DC motor Platter 296 mm dia. (aluminum die-cast) Speeds 33 1/3 and 45 rpm, 2 speed Wow and flutter 0.1% (WRMS) S/N ratio More than 50 dB (DIN-B) with the supplied cartridge Tone Arm Type USB Connectivity Output port USB2.0 Plug-in power Type-B Powered by PC (DC5V 100 mA) Cartridge Type MM Stylus pressure 3g Output level 2.5 mV Communication system BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.
Customer Support Websites For information about purchasing spare components, accessories, and other support services, visit the customer support website designated to your area of residency. For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/support For customers in the U.S.A.: http://esupport.sony.com/US For customers in Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ For customers in other countries/ regions: http://www.sony-asia.
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