TROUBLESHOOTING
Most problems can be easily solved, as described in this chart. If trouble persists, consult your PIONEER authorized service center or dealer.
Platter does not rotate.
| * Power plug is disconnected.
e Plug power cord into AC outlet.
e Turntable is plugged into switched AC outlet on
* Turn on amplifier or receiver power switch.
amplifier or receiver but main power is off.
e Platter belt is not on pulley.
No sound.
e Record is dusty or dirty.
e Record is warped or scratched.
e Dirt on plugs or jacks.
e Dust or dirt on stylus.
e Stylus is worn.
Music sounds noisy.
Tonearm skips.
* Poor connections to amplifier or receiver.
e Cartridge or stylus is not installed correctly.
* Amplifier or receiver settings are not correct.
* Hook belt over pulley.
e Connect to correct jacks on amplifier or receiver.
*
Install cartridge or stylus correctly.
e Change settings on amplifier or receiver.
* Clean record, using cleaning fluid and soft cloth.
* Use a good record.
* Clean plugs and jacks, using a wire brush.
* Use a stylus brush to clean stylus.
e Replace stylus.
Sound is distorted.
*
Incorrect connections.
e Connect to the amplifier's AUX Jacks.
Do not connect to PHONO jacks.
Feedback or "howling"
| © Tonearm cartridge is being excited by speaker
* Place turntable on a solid support away from the
noise.
vibrations.
speakers.
* Connect to correct jacks on amplifier or receiver.
*
Install cartridge or stylus correctly.
e Move away from source of interference.
Humming or buzzing
e Poor connections to amplifier or receiver.
noise.
e Cartridge or stylus is not installed correctly.
*
|nterference from amplifier or receiver transformer,
TV set, electric motor, or other appliance.
Abnormal tempo or
* Speed selector setting does not match record speed.
| © Set speed selector to match record speed.
pitch.
* Belt is not in center of pulley.
* Hook belt on center of pulley.
Tonearm does not set
* Record size is not standard.
* Use MANUAL
PLAY procedure.
down at correct
* Size selector settings does not match record size.
e Set size selector to match record size.
position when using
AUTO PLAY procedure.
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor type ..... ennemis
DC servo motor
Power consumption ........
e eee
2 W
Drive system .......
rear
erara raras Belt drive system
External dimensions
Speed of rotation...
2 speeds: 33-1/3, 45 rpm
PL-J2500 ... nennen
360(W) x 97(H) x 349{D) mm
Wow and Flutter ... nne
No more than 0.25% WRMS
PL-990 ... essen
420(W) x 100(H) x 342(D) mm
S/N raue,
More than 50 dB (DIN-B)
Net weight
Platter |...
emere
cens Diameter e295 mm
PL-J2500 iii
2.4 kg
Tonearm ... nne
Dynamic balance straight pipe arm
DL 9000...
2.65 kg
Cartridge type .............
eenen n emm
nnnm nnne
MM type
Supplied accessories
Replacement stylus...
PZP1004
EP adaptor iii
1
Stylus iii
0.6 mil diamond
Operating instructions ...... nennen
ul
Output voltage (with equalizer amplifier) .................... 112-270 mV
Stylus pressure ..............
nennen 35g-*1g
Power requirements ... nn
AC 220 — 240 V, 50/60 Hz
NOTE:
Specifications and design subject to possible modification without
notice, due to improvements.
Published by Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
Copyright © 1996 Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
All rights reserved.
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