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Adjusting anti-skating

This adjustment is made to prevent stylus jumping.

Match to the same scale position as the stylus pressure 
value.

Turn the [

ANTI SKATING

] dial to match the reference line to the same 

value as the cartridge stylus pressure value.

When scratch play is performed

To prevent stylus jumping, adjust the scale position to match the play 
action.

Adjusting the arm lifter height

When using other than the included cartridge, adjust this to match the 
cartridge to be used.
Prepare as follows.

!

  A record is placed on a slip mat.

!

  Remove the stylus cover and arm clamper while paying attention not 

to touch the stylus tip.

!

  Pull up the lifter lever and move the tone arm onto the record.

Adjust the height by turning the screw while the arm 
lifter is pushed down.

  Turing clockwise narrows the distance between the record and 

stylus.

  Turing counterclockwise widens the distance between the record 

and stylus.

!

  The arm lifter height (the distance between the record and stylus 

when the lifter lever is pulled up) is factory-adjusted in a range 
between approximately 8 mm and 13 mm.

Screw

Arm lifter

Adjusting the arm height

When using the included cartridge, the “

0

” position is appropriate. 

When using other than the included cartridge, adjust this to match the 
cartridge to be used.

1  Turn the [HEIGHT ADJUST] lock to unlock the lock.

Unlock

2  Push down the lifter lever and place the stylus on the 
record, then adjust the [HEIGHT ADJUST] dial to make 
the tone arm and record parallel.

Adjust so that the tone arm becomes horizontal.

[

HEIGHT ADJUST

] dial

3  Turn the [HEIGHT ADJUST] lock to fix the height of 
the arm.

After adjusting height of the arm, always turn the [

HEIGHT ADJUST

lock to fix the arm.

Summary of Contents for PLX-500-K

Page 1: ...Pioneer DJ site shown above offers FAQs information on software and various other types of information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort http rekordbox com For various types of information and services regarding rekordbox see the Pioneer DJ website above ...

Page 2: ...ON THE APPLIANCE BOTTOM D3 7 13 68_A1_En Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amp...

Page 3: ... allumée sur l appareil D3 4 2 1 7a_A1_Fr Milieu de fonctionnement Température et humidité du milieu de fonctionnement De 5 C à 35 C de 41 F à 95 F Humidité relative inférieure à 85 orifices de ventilation non obstrués N installez pas l appareil dans un endroit mal ventilé ou un lieu soumis à une forte humidité ou en plein soleil ou à une forte lumière artificielle D3 4 2 1 7c _A1_Fr ATTENTION L i...

Page 4: ...e 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 ...

Page 5: ...g the tone arm balance 11 Adjusting the stylus pressure 11 Adjusting anti skating 12 Adjusting the arm lifter height 12 Adjusting the arm height 12 Connections Connecting to powered speakers 13 Connecting to a pre main amplifier and component 13 Connecting to a DJ mixer 14 Connecting with a computer 14 Place of installation 14 Adjusting the height of the main unit 14 Operation Turning the power on...

Page 6: ... can be performed by using the recording function of the free music man agement application rekordbox Ver 4 2 1 or later when recording DJ performance capable direct drive turntable The adoption of a high torque direct drive system means you can per form track mixing scratching and other DJ performances by combining two of these units with a DJ mixer Dust cover that can serve as a stand for a reco...

Page 7: ... instructions on the screen if you agree If you do not agree to the contents of the Software End User License Agreement cancel the installation 8 When the installation completion screen appears follow the instructions on the screen to close the installer The installation is now complete To use rekordbox dj rekordbox dvs and rekordbox video activation license authentication is required For details ...

Page 8: ...ance weight Attach the balance weight to the rear shaft of the tone arm Balance weight Attach the dust cover Insert the hinges of the dust cover into the holders at the rear panel of this unit When removing the dust cover pull the hinges up outward while the dust cover is in an open state Hinge Holder ...

Page 9: ...justment of the rota tion speed Adjusting the pitch p 15 8 Tone arm Adjustment p 11 9 Arm clamper Clamps the tone arm a Arm rest Serves as the support base for the tone arm b Lifter lever The tone arm goes up when the lever is pulled up The tone arm goes down when the lever is pushed down c Arm lifter This device is used to move the tone arm up and down It is operated by the lifter lever d ANTI SK...

Page 10: ...ct the unit with a device that supports phono level input while the PHONO LINE switch is in the LINE state 2 USB terminal Connect the USB cable included here Connecting with a computer p 14 3 Audio cable Connections p 13 4 AC IN Connects to a power outlet using the included power cord Wait until all connections between the equipment are completed before con necting the power cord Be sure to use th...

Page 11: ...ylus pressure is adjusted to the appropriate stylus pressure value determined for each cartridge The appropriate stylus pressure value for the included cartridge is from 3 0 g to 4 0 g Prepare as follows Return the tone arm to the arm rest and secure with the arm clamp 1 Match the 0 on the stylus pressure adjustment ring to the center line of the arm rear shaft While using your finger to hold the ...

Page 12: ...e arm lifter is pushed down Turing clockwise narrows the distance between the record and stylus Turing counterclockwise widens the distance between the record and stylus The arm lifter height the distance between the record and stylus when the lifter lever is pulled up is factory adjusted in a range between approximately 8 mm and 13 mm Screw Arm lifter Adjusting the arm height When using the inclu...

Page 13: ...ll connections between the equipment are completed before connecting the power cord Connecting to a pre main amplifier and component Pre main amplifier component etc Audio cable Rear panel Power cord 2 3 1 To power outlet 1 Set the PHONO LINE switch to PHONO 2 Connect the audio cable to the PHONO input terminal of the pre main amplifier or other component If this product is connected to a pre main...

Page 14: ...efore connecting the power cord Connecting with a computer USB driver software is not required for this unit Recording p 16 Rear panel USB cable Computer 2 1 To power outlet Power cord 1 Connect the USB cable to a USB port on the computer 2 Connect the power cord Connects to a power outlet using the included power cord Wait until all connections between the equipment are completed before connectin...

Page 15: ... the stylus tip attach the stylus cover Close the dust cover Adjusting the pitch Move the TEMPO slider forward or backward Moving the slider forward increases the rotation speed and moving it backward decreases the rotation speed When the TEMPO slider is at the center the indicator lights in yellow green and the rotation speed becomes the specified rpm 33 1 3 rpm 45 rpm or 78 rpm The scale of the ...

Page 16: ... unit is not compatible with MC cartridges Use a VM cartridge or an MM cartridge Removing the cartridge 1 Remove the screws nuts and washers attached to the headshell 2 Disconnect the lead wires connected to the cartridge Attaching the cartridge 1 Connect the cartridge while matching the colors of the lead wires of the headshell and the symbols on the cartridge terminals Match the colors of the le...

Page 17: ...rectly Adjust anti skating correctly Is the arm height adjusted correctly Adjust the arm height correctly The arm stops along the way and does not go ahead Does the record have scratches Check the condition of the record Is the arm coming into contact with something Check around the arm If there is an obstacle remove it Sound volume is low or loud distorted Is the connection to the amplifier appro...

Page 18: ...ng temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Tolerable operating humidity 5 to 85 no condensation Turntable part Drive method Servo type direct drive Motor 3 phase brushless DC motor Braking system Electronic brake Rotation speed 33 1 3 rpm 45 rpm 78 rpm Rotation speed adjustment range 8 Wow and flutter 0 15 or less WRMS S N ratio 50 dB or higher Turntable Aluminum die casting Diameter 332 mm Starting ...

Page 19: ...HANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO A PERIOD NOTTO EXCEEDTHE WARRANTY PERIOD NO WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY AFTERTHE WARRANTY PERIOD SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOWTHE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOTHE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLYTOYOU THISWARRANTY GIVESYOU SPECI...

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