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Kenwood 500 User Manual

Kenwood 500
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Kenwood 500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenwood
Model500
CategoryAmplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

External and Internal Views

Front Panel Components

Identifies front panel controls, inputs, and indicators.

Rear Panel Components

Identifies rear panel connections and outputs.

Internal Unit Identification

Labels major internal circuit boards and components.

Model Comparison and Differences

Key Differences: Model 600 vs. Model 500

Details power output, phono impedance, and selector steps.

Disassembly Procedures

Power Amp Unit Disassembly

Steps to remove the Power Amplifier module.

Tone and Preamp Unit Disassembly

Steps to remove Tone and Preamp modules.

Block Diagram

Packing Instructions

Circuit Descriptions

Phono, Attenuator, and Loudness Circuits

Explains input impedance, volume control, and loudness functions.

Power Supply Units

Details the operation of the power supply circuits.

Power Amplifier Circuit

Describes the direct-coupled DC amplifier design.

Speaker Protection Circuit

Explains the circuit protecting speakers from DC voltage.

Preamplifier Circuit

Details the four-stage equalizer amplifier.

Tone, Filter, and Presence Circuits

Tone Control Amplifier Circuit

Describes the flat amplifier and BAX tone control unit.

Presence Control

Explains gain boost for presence control.

Filter Amplifier Circuit

Details negative feedback filters and constant current circuits.

Adjustments

Offset Voltage Adjustment

Procedures for adjusting VRe1 and VRe3.

Bias Current Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting VRe2 for bias current.

Troubleshooting Guide

Power Amplifier Unit Troubleshooting

Diagnosing output issues for the power amp.

Tone and Filter Amplifier Unit Troubleshooting

Diagnosing output issues for tone/filter amps.

Preamplifier Unit Troubleshooting

Diagnosing output issues for the preamp.

Preamplifier Frequency Response Issues

Addresses frequency response deviations from RIAA standard.

Parts List - General Categories

Capacitors

List of capacitors used in the units.

Resistors

List of resistors used in the units.

Semiconductors

List of transistors and diodes.

Potentiometers and Switches

Lists variable resistors and switches.

Miscellaneous Components

Lists other parts like hardware, fixtures.

Parts List - Power Supply Units

Power Supply (B) Components

Lists parts for Power Supply unit B.

Power Supply (A) Components

Lists parts for Power Supply unit A.

Parts List - Amplifier and Preamplifier Units

Power Amplifier Components

Lists parts for the Power Amplifier unit.

Preamplifier Components

Lists parts for the Preamplifier unit.

Parts List - Tone, Filter, and Selector Units

Tone Amplifier Components

Lists parts for the Tone Amplifier unit.

Filter Unit Components

Lists parts for the Filter unit.

Impedance Selector Components

Lists parts for the Impedance Selector unit.

Destination Parts List - Model 600/650

Destination Parts List - Model 500

PC Board Layouts

Power Supply (A) PCB

Layout for Power Supply unit A.

Impedance Selector PCB

Layout for the Impedance Selector.

Power Supply (B) PCB

Layout for Power Supply unit B.

PC Board Layouts - Amplifiers

Power Amp PCB

Layout for the Power Amplifier unit.

Preamp PCB

Layout for the Preamplifier unit.

PC Board Layouts and Substitutions

Tone Amp and Filter PCBs

Layouts for Tone and Filter Amplifier units.

Semiconductor Substitutions

Lists alternative semiconductor parts.

Schematic Diagram

Specifications

Power Amplifier Specifications

Details power output, distortion, frequency response.

Preamplifier and General Specifications

Covers preamp sensitivity, S/N, tone controls, loudness, power requirements, dimensions, and weight.

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