PIONEER DJ PLX-500, Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents
How to read this manual
! Thank you for buying this Pioneer DJ product.
Be sure to read this booklet, which includes important information
that you must understand before using this product.
After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a
safe place for future reference.
!
In this booklet, the names of the buttons and terminals of the main
unit appear in square brackets ([ ]).
Examples:
Press the [ START/STOP ] button.
Before start
Features ....................................................................................................... 5
What’s in the box ........................................................................................ 5
Before you start
Installing rekordbox (Mac/Windows) ........................................................ 6
Assembly ..................................................................................................... 6
Part names and functions
Top panel ..................................................................................................... 8
Rear panel ................................................................................................... 9
Adjustment
Adjusting the tone arm balance .............................................................. 10
Adjusting the stylus pressure .................................................................. 10
Adjusting anti-skating .............................................................................. 11
Adjusting the arm lifter height ................................................................ 11
Adjusting the arm height ......................................................................... 11
Connections
Connecting to powered speakers............................................................ 12
Connecting to a pre-main amplifier and component ............................ 12
Connecting to a DJ mixer ......................................................................... 13
Connecting with a computer ................................................................... 13
Place of installation .................................................................................. 13
Adjusting the height of the main unit ..................................................... 13
Operation
Turning the power on ............................................................................... 14
Turning the power off ............................................................................... 14
Playback .................................................................................................... 14
Pausing playback...................................................................................... 14
Finishing playback .................................................................................... 14
Adjusting the pitch ................................................................................... 14
Displaying a record jacket ....................................................................... 14
To play a standard EP record ................................................................... 15
Illuminating the stylus tip ........................................................................ 15
Recording .................................................................................................. 15
Replacing the stylus ................................................................................. 15
Changing the cartridge ............................................................................ 15
Additional information
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 16
Cautions on use ........................................................................................ 16
Maintenance of each part ........................................................................ 16
About trademarks and registered trademarks ...................................... 17
Specifications............................................................................................ 17