Page 2 - Owner’s Record; WARNING; For the stereo turntable system; Important Safety Instructions
2 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-LX310BTSerial No.________________ WARNING To reduce the risk of fire o...
Page 3 - CAUTION
3 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...
Page 4 - Precautions; On safety; On repacking
4 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 peripher...
Page 5 - Features
5 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 t...
Page 6 - Table of Contents; Getting Started
6 Table of Contents Owner’s Record ............................... 2Precautions ...................................... 4Features ........................................... 5Parts and Controls ............................7 Getting Started Checking the Supplied Items .........10Assembling the Turntab...
Page 7 - Parts and Controls
7 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. BLUETOOTH indicator The indicator lights blue while the ...
Page 9 - Rear
9 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...
Page 11 - tar; Precautions on placement; Attaching the platter; Place the platter on the spindle.
11 Getting S tar te d Assembling the Turntable Note • When you purchased your turntable, a stylus's protective cover was attached to the stylus. Leave on the cover as you assemble your turntable. • Do not connect your turntable to a power outlet with the AC adaptor until you are finished with assemb...
Page 12 - Attaching the dust cover
12 3 Peel off the adhesive tape, pull and hold the red ribbon, and then hook the drive belt around the motor pulley. Note • Be careful to not let the drive belt twist. If the drive belt is twisted while placing it around the motor pulley, the speed will become unstable and the platter will stop afte...
Page 14 - Connect the AC adaptor.
14 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 turntabl...
Page 16 - Playing a Vinyl Record; Place a vinyl record onto the platter.
16 Listening to a 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 t...
Page 17 - Remove the stylus protective cover.; Press the START button.; To stop playback
17 Listening t o a Vin yl Re cor d 4 Remove the stylus protective cover. Stylus protective cover Note Remove the stylus protective cover with care so as not to damage the stylus. 5 Press the START button. Playback begins when the tone arm automatically descends to its position, which was set using t...
Page 18 - To switch playback devices
18 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 r...
Page 19 - System requirements; Connecting to a computer
19 Recor ding a Vin yl Re cor d 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 • You need to install recording software on the co...
Page 20 - Setting up your computer; For Windows users; For Mac users; To hear sounds during recording
20 • When a computer is connected to your turntable to record with a USB cable, audio that has been adjusted using the turntable's built-in phono preamp is sent to the computer's USB port, regardless of the position of the OUTPUT SELECT switch on the back of the turntable. Setting up your computer Y...
Page 21 - Maintenance; To remove the stylus; To attach the stylus; Hold the cartridge body (
21 Maint enanc e Maintenance 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 The stylus may become worn out, damaged, or dirty beyond cleaning depending on your use case....
Page 22 - Replacing the Drive Belt; Remove the mat for the platter.
22 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 ad...
Page 23 - Additional Information; Vinyl record playback; The tone arm skips or skates.
23 Additional Inf orma tion 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 24 - The platter does not turn.; BLUETOOTH connections; Repair Services
24 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 ...
Page 25 - Specifications; Motor and Platter; Tone Arm; General; AC adaptor; BLUETOOTH section
25 Additional Inf orma tion 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 Dynamic balanced J sha...
Page 26 - Trademarks
26 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/...
