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PIONEER DJ PLX-500-K Operating Instructions Manual

High-torque, direct drive turntable
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TURNTABLE
PLX-500-K
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http://pioneerdj.com/support/
The 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.

Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    PLX-500-K PLX-500-W http://pioneerdj.com/support/ The 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 IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, The exclamation point within an equilateral CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC within an equilateral triangle, is intended to triangle is intended to alert the user to the SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR alert the user to the presence of uninsulated presence of important operating and...
  • Page 3 CAUTION ATTENTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT POUR ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE (NI LE PANNEAU PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED ARRIÈRE). AUCUNE PIÈCE RÉPARABLE PAR SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 4 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Name: TURNTABLE Model Number: PLX-500-K, PLX-500-W Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 6: Before Start

    Before start Features What’s in the box ! Turntable This unit is a high-torque direct drive turntable that can be enjoyed in a ! Slip mat variety of applications ranging from home listening to DJing. ! Dust cover ! Adapter for EP record High-quality analog record sound ! Balance weight ! Headshell (cartridge included)

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    Before you start Installing rekordbox (Mac/Windows) Assembly 1 Access rekordbox.com. 1 Attach the turntable and slip mat. https://rekordbox.com/en/store/ Set the turntable on the center spindle and place the slip mat on top of ! The page content is subject to change without notice. the turntable.
  • Page 8 ! Before use, remove the stylus cover without touching the stylus tip. Stylus cover 3 Attach the balance 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.

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Top panel 1 POWER switch a Arm rest When turning the switch to the [ON] side, the power is turned on and Serves as the support base for the tone arm. the strobe illuminator on the side lights. b Lifter lever = Turning the power on (p.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear panel 1 PHONO/LINE switch Switches the level of the sound output from the unit. — [PHONO]: Select this when the unit is connected with a device that supports phono level input, such as a pre-main amplifier or component. — [LINE]: Select this when the unit is connected with a device that supports line level input, such as a powered speakers.

  • Page 11: Adjustment

    Adjustment Adjusting the tone arm balance Adjusting the stylus pressure Because the cartridge and headshell weights differ depending on the To prevent stylus jumping or sound distortion, the stylus pressure is product, the balance of the tone arm is adjusted. adjusted to the appropriate stylus pressure value determined for each Prepare as follows.

  • Page 12: Adjusting Anti-Skating

    Adjusting anti-skating Adjusting the arm height This adjustment is made to prevent stylus jumping. When using the included cartridge, the “0” position is appropriate. When using other than the included cartridge, adjust this to match the Match to the same scale position as the stylus pressure cartridge to be used.

  • Page 13: Connections

    Connections ! Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. ! Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected. ! Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. Connecting to powered speakers Powered speakers Rear panel...

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Dj Mixer

    Connecting to a DJ mixer Audio cable Rear panel Turntable DJ Mixer Power cord Audio cable To power outlet 1 Set the [PHONO/LINE] switch to [PHONO]. 2 Connect the audio cable to the [PHONO] input terminal of the DJ mixer. ! If this product is connected to a DJ mixer that does not have a [PHONO] input terminal, sufficient volume and sound quality cannot be obtained.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Turning the power on Adjusting the pitch 1 Make all the connections, then plug the power cord Move the [TEMPO] slider forward or backward. Moving the slider forward increases the rotation speed and moving it into a power outlet. backward decreases the rotation speed.

  • Page 16: To Play A Standard Ep Record

    Removing the cartridge To play a standard EP record 1 Remove the screws, nuts, and washers attached to Attach the EP record adapter to the center spindle and press the [45] button. the headshell. 2 Disconnect the lead wires connected to the cartridge. Illuminating the stylus tip Attaching the cartridge When the stylus illuminator switch is pressed, the stylus illuminator...

  • Page 17: Additional Information

    Troubleshooting ! Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below and the [FAQ] for the [PLX-500] on the Pioneer DJ support site. http://pioneerdj.com/support/ Sometimes the problem may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the problem cannot be rectified, ask your nearest service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

  • Page 18: About Trademarks And Registered Trademarks

    About trademarks and registered trademarks ! "Pioneer DJ" is a trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION, and is used under license. ! rekordbox is a trademark or registered trademark of the Pioneer DJ Corporation.
  • Page 19 Within 40 days of receiving your complaint, Pioneer DJ will investigate the dispute and will either: (1) respond to your complaint in writing informing you what action Pioneer DJ will take, and in what time period, to resolve the dispute; or (2) respond to your complaint in writing informing you why it will not take any action.
  • Page 20 URL suivantes : In the USA/Aux Etats-Unis or In Canada/Aux Canada http://www.pioneerelectronics.com S018_C1_EnFr_PSV © 2016 Pioneer DJ Corporation. All rights reserved. PIONEER ELECTRONICS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. 17th Fl., KPN Tower, 719 Rama 9 Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10310...

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