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Pioneer PL-518 Specifications

General

Platter	Aluminum die-cast
Overhang	15 mm
Speeds	33 1/3, 45 RPM
Tonearm	Static balance, S-shaped
Signal to noise ratio	70 dB
Cartridge weight range	4-10 g

Summary

1. SPECIFICATIONS

2. PANEL FACILITIES AND OPERATION

Operation Details

Details the controls and operational steps for using the turntable, including placing records and starting playback.

3. PART LOCATION

4. MECHANISM OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

4.1 START OF PERFORMANCE

Describes the initial steps for starting playback and motor operation.

4.2 AUTO-RETURN DETECTION

Explains the mechanism for detecting the end of a record for auto-return.

4.3 AUTO-RETURN OPERATION

Details the automatic arm return process after playback concludes.

4.4 ADJUSTMENT

4.4.2 Microswitch ON Timing

4.4.3 Speed Adjustment

7. KCT TYPE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM, P.C. BOARD PATTERN AND PARTS LIST

7.1 POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY (PWR-032)

7.2 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

Detailed schematic diagram for the KCT/KUT turntable.

8. KUT TYPE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM, P.C. BOARD PATTERN AND PARTS LIST

8.1 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

8.2 POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY (PWR-027)

10. HGT TYPE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM, P.C. BOARD PATTERNS AND PARTS LIST

10.1 POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY A (PWR-035)

10.2 POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY B (PWR-028)

10.3 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

Detailed schematic diagram for the HGT turntable.