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Sony PS-LX5BT: Use the rear power button before automatic START

Use the rear power button before automatic START. Follow the exact documented checks and retain the observation.

Manufacturer-documented Reviewed 2026-11-09 · Revision 1

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When this guide applies

Exact Sony PS-LX5BT. Already assembled deck and supplied power connection in place; no power-cable action. Record/size/speed already correct, guard off, arm unlocked and amplifier level minimum. Only normal external user controls; no reset, firmware installation, internal repair, mains alteration or earth lifting.

Connection scope: Device controls / power only. Symptom: Power-on or automatic standby isn’t working.

This is a documented check, not a diagnosis of your equipment. The model name does not confirm the selected input, mode, software or connected partner.

If your exact model or a required setting is unknown, use the “I don’t know” branch below. Do not apply a similarly named model’s instructions.

Checks and possible outcomes

Start at scope. Follow the link that matches what you actually observe. Alternative branches are not a single sequence of actions.

scope

Confirm the exact setup

Is PS-LX5BT known switched Off using its normal rear button, with supplied power already safely connected, record/size/speed prepared, guard removed, arm unlocked and output level minimum?

Look for: Choose only a detail you can confirm.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony PS-LX5BT official operating instructions ↗Playing a Vinyl Record, PDF p1 — The rear power ON/OFF button powers PS-LX5BT; START then initiates automatic playback. Guard must be removed and tonearm unlocked first; keep level down during lowering.Exact Sony PS-LX5BT with actual installed cartridge already adjusted; no force inferred from another regional cartridge. · Source checked 2026-11-09

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Turn on using the normal rear power button

Press the rear power ON/OFF button from its confirmed Off state. Do not move OUTPUT SELECT or other rear switches during playback.

Look for: Perform this one check and observe the actual response.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony PS-LX5BT official operating instructions ↗Playing a Vinyl Record, PDF p1 — The rear power ON/OFF button powers PS-LX5BT; START then initiates automatic playback. Guard must be removed and tonearm unlocked first; keep level down during lowering.Exact Sony PS-LX5BT with actual installed cartridge already adjusted; no force inferred from another regional cartridge. · Source checked 2026-11-09

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Begin with START

Press START once. Allow the automatic arm movement without touching the arm or record.

Look for: Perform this one check and observe the actual response.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony PS-LX5BT official operating instructions ↗Playing a Vinyl Record, PDF p1 — The rear power ON/OFF button powers PS-LX5BT; START then initiates automatic playback. Guard must be removed and tonearm unlocked first; keep level down during lowering.Exact Sony PS-LX5BT with actual installed cartridge already adjusted; no force inferred from another regional cartridge. · Source checked 2026-11-09

result

Check the actual result

Does the platter rotate and the automatic arm start its normal playback sequence?

Look for: Choose only a detail you can confirm.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony PS-LX5BT official operating instructions ↗Playing a Vinyl Record, PDF p1 — The rear power ON/OFF button powers PS-LX5BT; START then initiates automatic playback. Guard must be removed and tonearm unlocked first; keep level down during lowering.Exact Sony PS-LX5BT with actual installed cartridge already adjusted; no force inferred from another regional cartridge. · Source checked 2026-11-09

Possible result

Confirm the unknown detail before proceeding

Stop rather than infer an installed cartridge, partner, source level, cable capability, software version or control state.

insufficient data

Reaching this result does not mean the issue is solved. Only your own feedback can report improvement.

    Possible result

    Keep the actual observation for support

    Record the exact model, source, connection, control state and response. These checks do not diagnose a failed component or prescribe a reset, update, internal repair or mains change.

    next support

    Reaching this result does not mean the issue is solved. Only your own feedback can report improvement.

      Possible result

      Keep the observed result

      This is the outcome observed in this setup, not a guaranteed cure, Audio Review physical test or measurement.

      steps completed

      Reaching this result does not mean the issue is solved. Only your own feedback can report improvement.

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