Pioneer PL-560 User manual

Service
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CIRCUIT & MECHANISM
DESCRIPTIONS
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TURNTABLE
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PL-560
@ PL-560[BK] is Black versions of PL-560
@
Models
PL-560
come
in
four
versions
distinguished
as
follows:
Applicable model
Power equivement Destination
AC 120V only U.S.A. model
AC 110V ~ 120V, AC 220V ~ 240V
(Switchable) General export model
AC 220V ~ 240V European continent model
AC 220V ~ 240V United Kingdom model
@ This service manual is applicable to the PL-560/KU, R, WEM, WB types.
© Both models PL-560 [BK] and PL-560 have the same basic mechanism and performance. The only
difference is in appearance.
@ For servicing the PL-560/R, WEM, WB types. Please see page 25 ~ 28.
@ Ce manuel d’instruction se refére au mode de réglage, en francais.
@ Este manual de servicio trata del método de ajuste escrito en espajfiol.
PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153, Japan
PIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC. P.O. Box 1760, Long Beach, California S0801 U.S.A.
TEL: (BOO) 421-1404, (B00) 237-0424
PIONEER ELECTRONIC [EUROPE] N.V. Keetberglaen 1, 2740 Beveren, Belgium TEL: [phone]:08
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY.LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia
TEL: (O03) 580-9911
FA © FEB. 1985 Printed in Japan

PL-560
CONTENTS
1. SPECIFIGATIONS 4.65 6 enw eee a ewes ew eee 2
2; PANEL, FACILITIES s25 600026 e8ee e039 e458 3
3. PARTS LOGATION 32: s2e5s¢ee20 0294 o 4
A. DISASSEMBLY ace ee ee me ee 5
5: EXPLODED: VIEW snc ce wien os Gide ee boo 7
6. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST fe.s cen n cca sis 13
7. P.C. BOARDS CONNECTION DIAGRAM .... 14
8. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ................ 15
1. SPECIFICATIONS
Motor and Turntable
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MO tor scccveniad seawsananin sanshaxaeanansin waenead tenaba DC servo motor
Turntable Platter ....... 304 mm diam. aluminum alloy die-cast
SPECS: sn Sarauasadsaccanmmbocesass vedas teammates 33-1/3 and 45 rpm
Wow and Flutter ..............eceeeeees Less than 0.05% (WRMS)
+ 0.07% WTD Peak (DIN)
Signal-to-Noise-Ratio ............... More than 68 dB (DIN-B)
(with Pioneer cartridge model PC-290T)
Tonearm
TY DG s asnasenected ivneteinenacnnsenvea cede Integrated straight tonearm
Effective Arm Length .....cccssssssesecssssrseeeesseeeeees 221 mm
MY DG) sis svtiae eeceannsens Meeanaaas tudes mssmeae ated aes aacuieed nee IM type
SHVUS) cssies magna cimaimcunasanresiemes 0.6 mil diamond (PN-290T)
OUTPUT VOIAGE: iciscncaccionicnoaninantannbimaaniemeiamaatenasam en aeis 2.5mV
(1 kHz, 5 cm/s LAT. Peak)
TraCking FOre) . csicscsswssnsciisimnnienin 1.0 g to 1.5 g (proper 1.25 g)
Frequency Response saves scsisnsevssaencessacecacnss 10 to 30,000 Hz
RECOMMENAGEE.LOAP) serie ssiinewssie saictonicennie cteoaendceeereions 50 kQ
WCIGHE: snaticicunssiaonsitasaeatimecsimameaanesameneaeieceiamensmemedte 6g
Subfunctions
Auto lead-in, auto return, auto cut, arm elevation, manual play
quick play, free stop hinges.
9. PACKING <2s3ianea0e eae Pedas oe wade rn 16
10: ADIGISTMENMS: a6 a s03. 6 4odie eaaraccg! es bewrare ahaa 16
REGLAGE 4.6440 440c000 Gene beeaea bn 18
AJUSTE. 2: scbadenes seeeedeecne beau 5 19
11. PRECAUTIONS FOR REASSEMBLY ....... 21
12. FOR WEM, WB AND R TYPES .......... 25
13. SAEFTY INFORMATION ............... 29
Miscellaneous
Power Requirements
WEM, WB models? siccvscssevsucsidssavexauss AC 220 V — 240 Vv
50, 60 Hz
WOE esacensesuedetscossnadenwicesantenenceeeteas AC 120 V, 60 Hz
RimOdel ssisaveessvedages cess: 110 V — 120 V/220 V—240 V
(switchable), 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
WEM, WB models ........cccccccecsessseeeeeeeseceeterscneseeenenees 2W
KWiMOGEl: sctscsrausaincdvenscatyunccieedeisecoestsssardavevacteaunsed 2W
RUM OGE| a deoveveces cousin caasseaaverstanred/cxteceoneentamaguee? 2W
Dimensions .............00008 420 (W) x 108 (H) x 374 (D) mm
16-1/2 (W) x 4-1/4 (H) x 14-3/4 (D) in.
WIIG atcscciczccietscrescigareinareilevracanina earnalneersrtetcaaretataat 3.9 kg/8 Ib 10 oz
Accessories
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Operating INStHU CONS is iesiisisssccadiansian cocmensinsaaasrnanrdicmanieaaiins 1
NOTE:
Specifications and design subject to possible modification without
notice, due to improvements.

2. PANEL FACILITIES
@) SPEED switch
Set this switch in accordance with the speed of the record
which is to be played.
[33]: For 33-1/3 rpm records.
[45]: For 45 rpm records.
@ ARM ELEVATION switch
e Use the switch for manual play.
e Use the switch to suspend record play temporarily.
e Use the switch when changing the tracks during actual
play.
[UP]: The tonearm rises (the stylus moves away from the
record).
[DOWN]: The tonearm descends (the stylus is lowered
onto the record).
PL-560
@ SIZE switch
Set this switch in accordance with the size of the record
which is to be played.
[17] (depressed position): For 17 cm EPs
[30] (released position): For 30 cm LPs
@ START/STOP switch
Depress this switch when starting auto play or when stop-
ping play.
©) CARTRIDGE (PC-290T)
NOTE:
A cartridge is not provided with the KUT and KCT models, so
your own cartridge should be mounted, following the instruc-
tions laid down in CARTRIDGE MOUNTING.
@© TONEARM
@ ARM REST
This serves to hold and clamp the tonearm. When moving
the tonearm, release the clamp.
PLATTER
@® RUBBER MAT
PLATTER SHAFT
@ EP ADAPTER
This is used when playing records with a large center hole.
@ CABINET
@ DUST COVER

PL-560
3. PARTS LOCATION
NOTES:
e The A mark found on some component paris indicates the importance of the
safety factor of the part. Therefore, when replacing, be sure to use parts of identical
designation.
e For your Parts Stock Control, the fast moving items are indicated with the
marks ** and *
** GENERALLY MOVES FASTER THAN *
This classification shall be adjusted by each distributor because it depends on model
number, temperature, humidity, etc.
Front View
Turntable sheet assembly 5
PEA-073
Turntable platter
PNR-222
SP button
PAC-228
E-V button
PAC-229
Rear View
PU cord assembly
PXB-345
Dust cover
PNV-060
%* Tonearm assembly
PPD-682
Cartridge assembly
Panel
PNY-337 (Black)
PNY-338 (Silver)
S/S button
PAC-227
Hing assembly
PXB-378
A\ Power cord
PDG-023

Bottom View
Cam assembly
PYY-164
A\ Power supply assembly
PWR-080
PU Cord assembly
PXB-345
Sub-panel assembly
%& *& Motor assembly
PY Y-163
%& & Start lever unit
PXV-036
%& & Slide switch
PSH-013
E-V angle
PNC-361
@® Mechanism Assembly and Motor ® Tone Arm
1. Turn on the turntable and free the mechanism. 1. Remove the mechanism assembly from the
. Fasten the tone arm to the arm rest. panel.
. Remove the rubber sheet and turntable. . Using a soldering iron, disconnect the PU lead
. Close the player hood and turn the player up- wires (arm lead wires) from the PU P.C. board.
side down and place it on a soft cloth so that . Remove the PU plate assembly AS spring.
the player hood is not damaged. . Remove the one screw © _ , and remove the
5. Remove the eleven screws (@ , and remove PU plate assembly from the tone arm.
the under base. . Remove the R clip.
6. Remove five screws @ and two screw © . .Turn the player onto its side, remove the
7. Disconnect connectors © . arm reset clamp, and remove the tone arm
The mechanism assembly can be removed from from the panel.
the panel.
8. Remove the two screws @ , and remove the
motor.
® CoD
He © bo
& or
® Power Supply Assembly
Remove the twoscrews © .
See pages 21 to 24 for the parts installation
and assembly precautions.
or
PL-560
Dust cover
Power supply
Turntable sheet assembly
assembly
Turntable platter
aa pu cord
assembly
PU plate
assembly

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Kent
5. EXPLODED VIEW
5.1 EXTERIOR

Parts List
NOTES:
e Parts without part number cannot be supplied.
e The /\ mark found on some component parts indicates the importance of the
safety factor of the part. Therefore, when replacing, be sure to use paris of identical
designation.
e For your Parts Stock Control, the fast moving items are indicated with the
marks ** and x .
%** GENERALLY MOVES FASTER THAN x
This classification shall be adjusted by each distributor because it depends on model
number, temperature, humidity, etc.
Mark No. Part No. Description Mark No. Part No.
*® 1. PPD-682 Tonearm assembly 35. PNX-292
A 2. PWR-080 Power supply assembly w* 36. PSG-047
3. PNY-337 Panel (Black) 37. PNC-360
PNY-338 Panel (Silver) 38. PNC-361
4. PAM-145 Screen (F) 39. PNC-362
5. PAC-227 S/S button 40. IPC30P100FMC
6. PAC-228 SP button A 41. PDG-023
7. PAC-229 E-V button 42. PXB-345
8. PAN-066 AS bord 43. PXV-961
9. PAM-151 BF screen 44. PNX-981
10. PEB-114 Rubber bush 45. PSZ30PO60FMC
11. BPZ26P120FZK Screw (2.6 x 12) 46. PEB-251
12. IPC30P290FMC Screw (3 x 29) 47. PNV-060
13. PNR-222 Turntable platter 48. PNC-363
kk 14. PEB-296 Belt * 49. PXB-378
(PEB-224)
50. N93-603
15. PEA-073 Turntable sheet assembly 51. IPC30P100FMC
16. PEB-172 Transformer base rubber
17. PBA-112 Screw 101.
kk 18. PYY-163 Motor assembly 102.
19. PBA-170 Screw 103.
104.
20. PBK-059 R clip 105.
w& 21. PXB-396 Arm rest assembly
22. PXB-374 Elevation sheet assembly 106.
23. PBH-293 E:V spring 107.
24. PBF-020 Polyslider washer 108.
109.
25. PBH-425 AS spring 110.
26. PNY-335 Elevation cam
27. PBH-238 Elevation cam spring 111.
28. PXT-462 EV bord spring unit (B) 112.
29. PPZ30PO80FMC Screw (3 x 8) 113.
114,
30. PXB-323 PU plate assembly 115.
31. PBH-419 S/S rod
32. PBH-339 Power lever spring
33. PNY-336 Size lever
34. PBH-368 S/S rod spring
Description
Switch lever (B)
Push switch
EV lever
EV angle
Button spring
Screw (3 x 10)
Power cord
PU cord assembly
Cartridge (without stylus)
Stylus cover
Screw (3 x 6)
Insulator
Dust cover
Fixer
Hinge assembly
45 adaptor
Screw (3 x 10)
Lead wire assembly
Sub-panel assembly
Washer
PU plate spring
PU spring washer
Washer
Washer
Screw
Ground lead unit
Shield plate
Rubber foot
Bottom plate
Switch board assembly
Connector assembly
5.2
TONE ARM ASSEMBLY
Parts List of Tone Arm Assembly (PPD-682)
Mark
OU ON
$0::00. SS >
No.
Part No.
PXB-623
PLA-580
PLB-718
PLB-727
PXB-624
PDF-514
PBA-170
PXV-961
PNX-981
Description
Pipe holder assembly
Pivot
Pivot lock nut
Pivot screw
Inside holder assembly
Ground lug unit
Screw
Cartridge (without stylus)
Stylus cover
PL-560
4)

PL-560
1 2 3
5.3 MECHANISM SECTION (SUB-PANEL ASSEMBLY)
NOTES:
e Paris without part number cannot be supplied.
e The /\ mark found on some component paris indicates the importance of the
safety factor of the part. Therefore, when replacing, be sure to use parts of identical
designation.
A e For your Parts Stock Control, the fast moving items are indicated with the
marks ** and *& .
**x GENERALLY MOVES FASTER THAN *
This classification shall be adjusted by each distributor because it depends on model
number, temperature, humidity, etc.
Parts List of Mechanism Section (Sub-Pane!l Assembly)
Mark No. Part No. Description Mark No. _ Part No. Description
a —— 88 SSS SS ee
1 PNX-028 Reset plate 16. PBH-224 Start plate spring
2. PNY-140 Selector 17. PBK-038 Click board spring
3. PBH-394 Reset plate spring 18. PMZ26P100FMC Screw (2.6 x 8)
we 4 PNX-030 Switch lever *k* 19. PXV-036 Start lever unit
keke 5 PNY-141 Switch locker A, &*® 20. PSF-023 Microswitch (POWER)
kk 6 PXT-446 Detector lever unit 21. PXB-443 Shaft assembly
7. PNY-138 Index cam 22. PDZ30PO80FMC Screw (3 x 8)
R B 8. PBK-039 Spring washer 23. PBA-126 Screw (2.6 x 8)
xk 9 PXV-060 Select lever unit
10 PBH-393 Select lever spring 51, Sub-Panel unit
52. Lead wire assembly
11. PYY-164 Cam assembly
12. PNY-139 Lock plate
13. PBH-392 Lock plate spring
14. PBH-018 Polyslider washer
15. PXB-376 Drive board assembly
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PL-560
6. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
NOTES:
e When ordering resistors, first convert resistance values into code form as shown in
the following examples.
Ex. 1 When there are 2 effective digits (any digit apart from 0), such as 560 ohm
and 47k ohm (tolerance is shown by J=5%, and K=10%).
5602 56 x 10: S61 oss 2% RD%PS BAM J
47kQ 47 x 10° i fs RD“PS AME J
0.52 ORD cisdesaedee esha ae RN2H K
12 ODO: sans cat aches ser anibrtn ay Step 688 RsiP OO K
Ex. 2 When there are 3 effective digits (such as in high precision metal film
resistors).
5.62kQ 562 x 10' 5621 .... RN%SR BEAD F
e The A mark found on some component parts indicates the importance of the
safety factor of the part. Therefore, when replacing, be sure to use parts of
identical designation.
e For your Parts Stock Control, the fast moving items are indicated with the
marks ** and & .
*%* GENERALLY MOVES FASTER THAN *
This classification shall be adjusted by each distributor because it depends on
model number, temperature, humidity, etc.
MISCELLANEOUS PARTS
P.c. BOARD ASSEMBLY Power Supply Assembly (PWR-080)
Mark Symbol & Description Part No. Mark Symbol & Description Part No.
Power supply assembly PWR-080 * D1 DSA1A1
Switch board assembly NO supply
A ® Power transformer PTT-167
(AC 120V)
C2 CEA221M25L
OTHERS ci CKDYF103Z50
Mark Symbol & Description Part No.
kk Motor assembly PYY-163 Switch board assembly
wk* Si Microswitch (POWER) PSF-023 _
A Powarcord PDG-023 Mark Symbol & Description Part No.
Pipieoed aseorinly PXB-345 kk §2 Push switch (SPEED) PSH-013
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7. P.C. BOARDS CONNECTION DIAGRAM
A
POWER
SUPPLY
ASSEMBLY
(PWR
-
O80)
POWER
TRANSFOMER
PTT -167
POWER CORD
PDG - 023
AC 120V
6OHz
: DSAIA1
RED RED
Sf
MICRO SWITCH
PSF -023
MOTOR ASSEMBLY
(PYY— 163)
RED
Vee
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OR,
C)
1
©
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GRY
©)
ot !
¥EL
*
a
VR1:
SPEED
ADJ
45rpm
1 VR2: SPEED ADJ 33 1/3rpm
ee
D SPEED SWITCH
GSH -015 BOARD ASSEMBLY
o e238
o eo
45 33 1/3