Sony PS-HX500 User manual
Stereo Turntable System
Operating Instructions
PS-HX500
4-585-834-11 (2)
Getting Started
Listening to a Vinyl Record
Recording a Vinyl Record
Maintenance
Additional Information
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Owner’s Record
The model number and serial numbers are
located at the rear. 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-HX500
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.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the appliance with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked flame
sources (for example, lighted candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this appliance to dripping or
splashing, and do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
The AC adaptor must not be covered over by
anything and should only be used in an
ambient temperature of up to 40 °C (104 °F).
The unit is not disconnected from the mains
as long as it is connected to the AC outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
As the main plug of AC power adaptor is
used to disconnect the AC power adaptor
from the mains, connect it to an easily
accessible AC outlet.
Should you notice an abnormality in it,
disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.
The AC adaptor is not available for repair and
its use should be terminated immediately
when the AC adaptor is found damaged or
defective.
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DRY LOCATION USE ONLY
Polarity of DC output of the AC adaptor
Notice for the customers in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center
1-800-222-7669
or http://www.sony.com/
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model Name : PS-HX500
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 USA
Telephone No. : 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions. (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries applying
EU directives.
This product has been manufactured by or
on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries
related to product compliance based on
European Union legislation shall be
addressed to the authorized representative,
Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe
Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem,
Belgium. For any service or guarantee
matters, please refer to the addresses
provided in the separate service or guarantee
documents.
For the customers in Europe
Disposal of Old Electrical
& Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. The recycling
of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to
only those countries where it is legally
enforced, mainly in the countries EEA
(European Economic Area).
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits set out in the EMC
regulation using a connection cable shorter
than 3 meters (10 feet).
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Features
PS-HX500 is a stereo turntable system
designed for analog playback of vinyl
records. By connecting a computer to the
turntable, you can use the recording
application exclusively designed for this
turntable product to record audio tracks of
the vinyl record as high resolution audio
sources.
You can play recorded high resolution audio
sources either by transferring the recorded
high resolution audio sources to a
compatible audio device or by using
computer software that supports high
resolution audio playback.
Using your turntable for the first time
You first need to assemble your turntable.
Thoroughly read the instructions in this
manual and assemble the turntable. (See
page 9.)
Listening to a vinyl record
Your turntable does not have a built-in
speaker. To listen to a vinyl record, you need
to connect an audio device, such as a stereo
system or an amplifier, to the turntable with
the supplied PHONO cables and play the
vinyl record. (See page 14.)
Recording audio tracks onto a
computer
You need to connect a computer to your
turntable via the USB port and install the
Hi-Res Audio Recorder application to the
computer. (See page 18.)
Note
Your turntable is not an analog record player
designed for DJ (Disk Jockey) use. Stopping or
reversing the rotation of the vinyl record by hand
will cause malfunctions.
About Manuals
Operating Instructions
(this manual)
Describes basic
operations of your
turntable, including
assembling the turntable,
playing and recording a
vinyl record, as well as
maintenance of the
system, obtaining
consumable components,
and troubleshooting.
Hi-Res Audio Recorder
Help (online manual)
Describes operations of
the Hi-Res Audio Recorder
application for recording
audio tracks of a vinyl
record onto a computer.
To view the Help, visit
http://rd1.sony.net/help/
ha/hrar/.
Note
To use the Hi-Res Audio
Recorder application, you
need to connect to the
Internet and download and
install the application onto a
computer.
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Table of Contents
Owner’s Record ............................... 2
Features ........................................... 4
About Manuals ................................ 4
Parts and Controls ........................... 6
Getting Started
Unpacking........................................ 8
Assembling the Turntable............... 9
Attaching the Dust Cover............... 13
Listening to a Vinyl Record
Connecting an Audio Device..........14
Playing a Vinyl Record....................15
Recording a Vinyl Record
Recording Audio Tracks onto a
Computer........................................18
Maintenance
Cleaning the Stylus........................ 20
Replacing the Stylus...................... 20
Replacing the Drive Belt................. 21
Cleaning the Dust Cover and the
Turntable Body ...............................21
Additional Information
Precautions.....................................22
Troubleshooting .............................22
Warranty Card and
Repair Services .............................. 24
Specifications ................................ 25
Customer Support Websites ......... 26
Index .............................................. 26
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Parts and Controls
Front
Spindle (page 9)
Rubber mat (page 8, 10)
Platter (page 8, 9)
Place the platter on the spindle while you are
assembling your turntable. It has a drive belt
wound around on the back side.
SPEED/POWER rotary switch knob
(page 16, 19)
Rotate the knob to turn on/off your turntable
or select the rotation speed appropriate to the
vinyl record to play.
Dust cover (page 8, 13)
Dust cover hinges (page 8, 13)
Counterweight (page 8, 11)
Rotate the counterweight to adjust the tone
arm balance and the stylus pressure after you
have assembled your turntable.
Anti-skating knob (page 10, 12)
Rotate this knob to adjust the anti-skating
force after you have assembled your turntable.
Tone arm lock (page 11, 16, 17)
Lock the tone arm to protect it against physical
shock when you do not intend to play a vinyl
record.
Tone arm lifter lever (page 16)
Use this lever to raise or lower the tone arm.
The tone arm descends slowly.
Tone arm rest (page 11, 17)
Place the tone arm here while you are not
playing a vinyl record.
Tone arm (page 10, 16, 17)
Stylus (page 20)
Note
The stylus is a high precision component.
Handle it with care to avoid damage.
Cartridge body (page 20)
Headshell (page 16)
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Rear
PHONO/LINE switch (page 14)
Use this switch to select the audio output type
appropriate to your connected audio device,
such as a stereo system or an amplifier.
Audio output (page 14)
Grounding terminal (page 14)
USB port (Type B) (page 18)
Use this port to connect a computer for
recording.
DC IN (page 15)
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Getting Started
Unpacking
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)
• Rubber mat (1)
• Counterweight (1)
• Dust cover (1)
• 45 rpm adaptor (1)
Place the adaptor on the spindle for
playing a 17 cm (7 inch) vinyl record.
• Dust cover hinges (2)
• AC adaptor (1)
• PHONO cables with grounding wires (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Operating Instructions (this manual)
• Warranty card
• Owner Registration Card (for customers in
the USA)
Note
Keep the packaging materials in case you need to
transport your turntable for repair.
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Getting Started
Assembling the
Turntable
Note
Do not connect your turntable to a power outlet
with the AC adaptor until you are finished with
assembly.
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.
• Keep the unit away from electronic
devices that may emit radio waves or
electromagnetic noise.
Attaching the platter
1 Place the platter on the spindle.
Keep the platter level while placing it on
the spindle.
Spindle
Motor
pulley
Platter
Note
Hold the platter firmly so as not to drop the
platter as it may cause personal injuries or
damage to your turntable.
2 Turn the platter to the position
where you can see the motor pulley
through the rectangular hole with
the tips of the red ribbon taped on
the platter.
Red ribbon
Motor pulley
10
3 Peel off the adhesive tape, pull and
hold the red ribbon, and then hook
the drive belt around the motor
pulley.
Note
•Do not twist the drive belt.
•Be sure to remove it once you have hooked
the drive belt around the motor pulley.
4 Place the rubber mat onto the
platter.
Note
Make sure that the chamfered side of the
rubber mat faces upward.
The back side of the rubber is indicated by the
SONY imprint.
Adjusting the tone arm
balance
Adjust the tone arm balance to keep the
tone arm horizontally balanced (zero
balance) so that proper stylus pressure is
exerted on the vinyl record.
1 Remove the stylus protective cover.
Stylus protective
cover
Note
Remove the stylus protective cover with care
so as not to damage the stylus.
2 Make sure that the gauge number
“0” on the anti-skating knob is
aligned with the reference line.
Anti-skating Knob
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