Improperly performed repairs can adversely affect the safety and reliability of the product and may void the warranty. If you are not qualified to perform the repair of this product properly and safely, you should not risk trying to do so and refer the repair to a qualified service technician. PLX-500-K...
Be sure to use lead-free solder and a soldering iron that can meet specifications for use with lead-free solders for repairs accompanied by reworking of soldering. Do NOT use a soldering iron whose tip temperature cannot be controlled. 1.2 NOTES ON SERVICING For final-check playback after repair, a commercially available record is required. The details, see "3.2 JIGS LIST". PLX-500-K...
(Stereo pin plug (female) to stereo mini plug (male)) LINE..................150 mV/1 kHz (408-PL50-068) — The specifications and design of this product are subject to change • Warranty* without notice. (LPWSYXEG: 501-PLX-2710) *The included warranty is for the European region. • Operating instructions (LPWSYXEG: DRH1378) (FWUXEGCB: DRH1379) PLX-500-K...
USB cable GGP1193 For checking the audio output. Lubricants and Glues List Name Part No. Remarks Adhesive GYL1007 Refer to "7. DISASSEMBLY". Grease GYA1004 Refer to "9.2 EXTERIOR SECTION". PLX-500-K...
Does the 33/45 RPM button No The LED is in failure. Replace the LED light or go dark when LED (D203, D204) or 33/45 RPM the corresponding button PCB Assy. is pressed? The motor may be in failure. Replace the D.D. MOTOR Assy. PLX-500-K...
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The internal wiring is disconnected. Replace the Tone Arm Assy. Is CN601 on the USB & LI/PH PCB Assy Securely connect them. securely connected? The circuit is abnormal. Replace the USB & LI/PH PCB Assy then the MAIN PCB Assy, in that order. PLX-500-K...
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Waveforms PHONO output during playback at 1 kHz, 0 dB. CH1: L ch OUTPUT (CN602 pin3) V: 10 mV/div. H: 1 mS/div. CH2: R ch OUTPUT (CN602 pin1) V: 10 mV/div. H: 1 mS/div. PLX-500-K...
Connect this unit to your computer via a cable. 2 Turn on the computer’ s power. Connect the power cord. 4 Switch the [POWER] switch on this unit’ s top panel to the [ON] side to turn this unit’ s power on. PLX-500-K...
2 Change the POWER switch on the top panel of this unit to [OFF] side, and turn off the power of this unit. 3 Unplug the USB cable from the computer. 6. SERVICE MODE There is no information to be shown in this chapter. PLX-500-K...
As the dust cover is not so strong, be careful not to apply a heavy load. Put a 4 cushion on the contact part of 4 corners of the Dust cover to prevent you from injuring Top panel. SPEED PUSH button Dust cover Cushion PLX-500-K...
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(The burr of the outer periphery) that attached to the bottom case. • Bottom view USB & LI/PH PCB ASSY AC SOCKET PCB ASSY AC FILTER PCB ASSY STROBOSCOPE PCB ASSY PLAY PCB ASSY 33/45 RPM SEARCHLIGHT ASSY PCB ASSY MAIN PCB ASSY D.D. MOTOR ASSY PLX-500-K...
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(3) Disconnect the connectors (CN301, CN302, CN303 and CN901). (4) Remove the 4 screws (602-DJ5500-452), and then remove the MAIN Assy. Note: When the removal of the adhesive, apply the adhesive at the time of assembly. (GYL1007) CN303 CN302 CN301 cable (red) PLX-500-K...
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PCB ASSY (5) Disconnect the 2 cables (black) of the AC FILTER PCB Assy. (6) Remove the 4 screws (602-DJ5500-452), and then remove the AC FILTER PCB Assy. CN201 PLAY PCB ASSY 3 x 7 33/45 RPM PCB ASSY PLX-500-K...
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(5) Remove the 4 screws (602-DJ5500-452). (6) Remove the screw (602-ISOF2005-686B). 5 x 4 (7) Disconnect the connector (CN602), and then CN602 remove the USB & LI/PH PCB Assy. USB & LI/PH PCB ASSY Side A PLX-500-K...
Power Transformer (5) Remove the 2 screws (602-M400-055), and then remove the TRANSFORMER LEAF SPRING. Remove the POWER TRANSFORMER. 5 x 2 TRANSFORMER LEAF SPRING 8. EACH SETTING AND ADJUSTMENT There is no information to be shown in this chapter. PLX-500-K...
For the applying amount of lubricants or glue, follow the instructions in this manual. (In the case of no amount instructions, apply as you think it appropriate.) 9.1 PACKING SECTION MODEL NAME LABEL CAUTION LABEL APPENDAGE LABEL Refer to "9.2 EXTERIOR SECTION". BAR CODE BAR CODE PLX-500-K...
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24 POLYBAG FOR TURNTABLE 505-LP5-001 11 DUST COVER & HINGE ASS'Y See Contrast table (2) 12 SLIPMAT See Contrast table (2) (2) CONTRAST TABLE PLX-500-K/LPWSYXEG, PLX-500-W/LPWSYXEG, PLX-500-K/FWUXEGCB and PLX-500-W/FWUXEGCB are constructed the same except for the following: Mark Symbol and Description PLX-500-K/LPWSYXEG PLX-500-W/LPWSYXEG...
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93 TONE ARM PACKING ASS'Y 705-PLX500-1653 94 STYLUS PACKING ASS'Y 705-FU704-1336 95 SCREW 602-SA12-380-HA (2) CONTRAST TABLE PLX-500-K/LPWSYXEG, PLX-500-W/LPWSYXEG, PLX-500-K/FWUXEGCB and PLX-500-W/FWUXEGCB are constructed the same except for the following: Mark Symbol and Description PLX-500-K/LPWSYXEG PLX-500-W/LPWSYXEG BASE ASS'Y K 701-PLX500-5669...
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