Technics SX-PX552

Assembly
Follow the steps below to assemble your Technics piano. Make sure you are using the correct parts and that they are in the
correct direction.
e At least 2 people are required for assembly.
1. Remove the packing and take the parts out of the carton.
Confirm that all the parts on the printed list are present.
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=m) Black screw (A) .... 6
«=» Black screw (B).... 4
Brass-colored
2. Affix the right and left side planks to the pedal box.
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Pedal cord
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{1) Use the 4 brass-colored screws to secure the planks.
(2) Be sure to insert the screws straight.
• lf a screw is inserted crookedly, it may be damaged.
(3) Insert each of the 4 screws partway, lightly securing each
one little by little. After confirming that the screws are ali cor-
rectly inserted, tighten each one securely.
e If each screw is tightened securely before all the screws
are inserted, the last screw may be very difficult to insert.
(4) Loosen the pedal cord, stowed on the inner side of the реда!
box, and extend it.
3. Affix the rear panel.
Mounting
hole
B
lack screw (B)
е PX552M: Affix the rear panel so that the wood grain suface is facing
the front.
(1) Insert the 2 black screws (A) partway in the upper part of the
rear panel, securing them only lightly. Do not tighten the
screws completely at this time.
e lf the screws are tightened securely at this time, it may be
difficult to affix the lower part of the rear panel.
(2) Insert the 4 black screws (B) through the mounting holes in
the lower part of the rear panel and tighten the screws fully.
s Run the screws directly into the pedal box as there are no
rough holes in the pedal box. l
(3) Tighten the 2 black screws (A) in the upper part of the rear
panel completelv.
4. Place the piano bodv on the stand.
WARNING:
Avoid pinching vour fingers.
Note 1
Holding the piano bodv at
least 10 cm in from the
edge, place it on the stand
so that it does not fall off.
Note 2
if the piano body is placed
too far to the right or left, or
to the front or back, it will
become unstable.
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е To disassemble the piano, reverse the procedure.
5. Secure the piano body to the stand.
(1) Insert 2 black screws (A) in the 2 rear screw holes on the
underside of the piano body, and turn each screw 5 or 6 times.
Push the piano body forward so that the screws are fully in-
serted in the cutout of the metal piece on either side plank.
{This enables you to easily position the piano body on the
stand.)
(2) Adjust the piano body so that the right and left sides project
evenly over the stand.
(3) Positioning the piano body on the stand, с
balck screws (A) can easily be inserted.
(4) Tighten the 4 screws securely.
6. Connect the pedal cord and power cord to the terminals.
PEDAL IN
With the {} mark
upwards, insert
the plug fully.
{1) Plug the pedal cord and power cord into the terminals on the
rear of the piano.
(2) Remove the backing from the clamps and affix them as shown
in the figure. Secure the pedal cord to the clamps.
Confirm: After assembling, check these points.
e Are any parts left over?
- Check the assembly procedure again.
e Does the piano rattle when it is rocked?
— Make sure all the screws are securely tightened.
• Is the power cord firmly inserted?
— Check again.
«fs the plug of the реда! cord inserted as far into the con-
nector terminal as it will go?
— |f it is not completely inserted, the sustain and other
pedal functions may not work.
m When the piano has been moved or transported, retighten
the screws securely.