Direct Drive turntable
Go vinyl
The PLX-500 inherits the layout of the PLX-1000 professional turntable and produces a warm, clear analogue sound. The perfect deck if you want to start playing with vinyl or if you just want to listen to your record collection at home.
Solidly built with excellent vibration damping and precise audio playback, this high-torque deck has a USB out so you can make digital recordings of your vinyl collection in our free rekordbox software. You can also combine the PLX-500 with the rekordbox dvs Plus Pack, a compatible mixer and the RB-VS1-K Control Vinyl to play and scratch with digital files.
- Features
- Specifications
- FAQ
Excellent sound design
Just like the PLX-1000, the PLX-500 is built to produce a high-quality vinyl sound. The shortest possible audio routing from the stylus to the outputs reduces distortion, while the phone/line output switch lets you connect directly to your sound system or to powered speakers with no need for an external amplifier.
Easy digital recording
Record your vinyl collection to high-quality digital files by simply connecting the turntable to your PC or Mac via the USB out.
Smoother DJ play
By minimizing the operational sound of the START / STOP button, smoother DJ play is guaranteed.
Cover art display
Put your record covers on display while listening to your vinyl thanks to the sleeve stand inside the dust cover.
Start from scratch
This turntable comes with all the accessories you need to get started: a dust cover with jacket stand, a slipmat and a silver edition PC-HS01-S headshell (cartridge and stylus included)
rekordbox dvs
When you use our rekordbox dj DJ software, you can buy the rekordbox dvs Plus Pack to get low latency scratch control with music from your rekordbox library.
Main Features
What's in the box
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PLX-500
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Power cord
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USB cable
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Slip mat
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Dust cover
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Adapter for EP records
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Head shell (with cartridge)
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Balance and shell weights
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Audio adaptor cable:
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1 Stereo pin plug (female)
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1 Stereo mini plug (male)
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Operating instructions
Specifications
Width
450 mm
Height
159 mm
Depth
368 mm
Weight
10.7 kg
Turntable
Drive Method
Servo-type direct drive
Platter
Aluminium, die-casting diameter: 332 mm
Motor
3-phase, brushless DC motor
Braking System
Electronic brake
Rotation Speed
33⅓, 45, 78 rpm
Rotation Adjustment Range
±8 %
Wow and Flutter
< 0.15% WRMS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
50 dB
Starting Torque
> 1.6 kgf・cm
Start Time
Within 1 sec (at 33⅓ rpm)
Tone Arm
Arm Type
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Universal type S-shape tone arm
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Gimbal-supported type bearing structure
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Static balance type
Overhang
16 mm
Effective Length
230.5 mm
Tracking Error
Within 3°
Height Adjustment Range
6 mm
Stylus Pressure Variable Range
0-4 g (1 scale 0.1 g)
Single Cartridge Weight
< 9.5 g
Cartridge type
VM
Terminals
USB
1 USB B port
Outputs
1 PHONO/LINE (RCA)
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Different Pioneer products have different warranty periods:
- Pioneer Car Audio – 3 years
- Pioneer HiFi – 3 years – products with a disc tray have a 1 year warranty on the disc mechanism and associated parts, and 3 year warranty on other components
- Pioneer DJ – 3 years for personal / domestic use / 1 year for commercial use
Please contact our service team on (09) 415 6000 or servicesupport@monacocorp.co.nz to obtain pricing and availability for your part.
Please check our list of Authorised Retailers [here]. Not all products are available from all locations, and some retailers specialize in certain products, eg. Car Audio, DJ.
No – Pioneer Carrozzeria is a Pioneer sub-brand manufactured specifically for the local Japanese domestic market. As such, there is no support for other languages or interfaces except for Japanese.
Possibly – all Pioneer mapping data is provided via a third party external website – Navi Extras. Visit www.naviextras.com and click on the page “Is my device supported?” to check the list of supported devices. Maps of Australia and New Zealand are available for certain devices via download from USD $129.99.
In the first instance, please contact the retailer or reseller that sold you the product. For additional support, please contact our service team on (09) 415 6000 or servicesupport@monacocorp.co.nz for further advice.
Note the following troubleshooting tips may help for common issues:
- Is the product running the most recent firmware or software?
- Are any devices connected to the product running the lastest version of their firmware or software (ie. are there any outstanding updates to be installed for your connected device?)
- Are the correct drivers installed?
- Has the unit be reset or restarted?
Products requiring service can be sent to our Auckland service centre:
MONACO CORPORATION LTD
Attn: Service Department
231 Bush Road
Albany
Auckland 0632
Ph (09) 415 6000
Please be sure to include a summary of the issue, proof of purchase (if the product is under warranty) and your relevant contact details, including address and phone number.