DENON DP-500M
Owner's Manual

6. TROUBLESHOOTING
Make sure of the followings before you consider as any malfunctions : 1. Are all the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated correctly in accordance with the operating instructions. 3. Are the speakers and ampli�ers functioning correctly? If the turntable system still does not function properly, check it again, using the check list below. If the symptom does not correspond to the check list, please contact your DENON dealer.

Symptons Stylus does not lower onto record. No sound is produced.

Check � Is the stylus pressure properly adjusted? � Is the arm�s horizontal balance properly adjusted? � Are the cartridge and head shell properly connected? � Are the output cords properly connected to the ampli�er? � Are the ampli�er�s adjustments and settings correct? � Is the ground wire on the output cord connected to the ampli�er? � Are the output cord�s plugs securely connected? � Is the head shell�s lock nut securely tightened? � Is the stylus pressure properly adjusted? � Is the record warped or scratched? � Is there dust on the stylus? � Is the record scratched? � Is the arm hitting some object? � There might be the case that the counterweight touches to the inside of the dust cover depending on the type of the head shell and the cartridge being used when it plays at the inside area of the record . In this case, please play without the dust cover. � Is the ampli�er�s connection selector set to the proper setting for the type (output) of the cartridge being used?

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Booming sound is heard.

Stylus skips.

Arm stops halfway across the record.

Sound is too weak or too strong.

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7. MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
� Turntable
Drive method: Turning speed: Wow/�utter: S/N ratio: Rotation stability: Turntable: Motor: Speed control: Load characteristics: Speed deviation: Servo type direct drive 33-1/3 and 45 rpm 0.1% wrms or less 70 dB or above 0.3 sec. or less (33-1/3rpm) Aluminum die-cast, 331 mm diameter Direct Drive motor Quarts lock servo control 0 % at stylus pressure of 80 g Within ± 0.003%

� General
Power supply: Power consumption: Dimensions: Weight: AC 120 V, 60 Hz 10 W 450 (width) x 170 (height) x 370 (depth) mm (including feet) 10.1 kg

� Tone arm
Arm type: Effective length: Overhang: Tracking error: Stylus pressure adjustment range: Applicable cartridge weight: Static balance, S-shaped arm pipe 246 mm 15 mm Within 3° 0 g to 4.0 g (1 scale = 0.25 g) 5.0 g to 11.0 g (including screws, nuts)

( Total applicable weight of attached head shell (9 g) and cartridge : 14.0 g to 20.0 g )

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