The tonearm stops about a 1/2" short of the tonearm rest upon return
Pioneer PL 530 Tonearm Won't Return to The Arm Rest
- Thread starter Cactus Bob
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Darn, I was hoping it would have been something real simple, thanks for the info though
gimmieshelter31
Active Member
There is a piece of foam inside that has deteriorated / disintegrated. Take the bottom off and look for remnants of where this foam piece once was . You can then clean it and glue a new piece of foam rubber on and it will return all the way. Sorry for not being more descriptive , but when you go in and examine the tone arm automation bits and pieces , the part I'm referring to will be obvious. In the mean time I'll try to find a previous thread to link to.
Found it here post #14 and #19 have good pics from service manual.
Found it here post #14 and #19 have good pics from service manual.
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PR Audio
Super Member
This is a fully auto TT, so it is most likely an adjustment issue (see my thread regarding Denon DP-35F). Prior to adjusting my Denon it used to stop on the edge of the tonearm rest, after adjustment it goes all the way in.
In my case I had to pay $15.00 for the service manual. In your case, you can find it free at Vinyl Engine. Read it, and it is very similar to how the Denon arm adjust.
Download the Service Manual, and follow the instructions given under Chapter 11 (Adjustments). I believe Section 11.4 and/or 11.7 is what you are looking for.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I'm looking at 11.7 and the instructions say "1. Set SIZE lever to 25 position" I don't understand what (25 position is)?. The instructions are rather vague. bob
the architect
AK Member
i just got a pl-530 yesterday and had the same issue. the foam had deteriorated so i cut a 1/4"x1/4"x1/4" piece of foam and glued it in. works perfectly now. EASY fix
That's great news. Congrats on your new aquisition! I'll have to replace that foam soon. Thanks
PR Audio
Super Member
Not familiar with the PL-530, the instructions on the Denon are also kind of confusing, so for me it was trial and error. 25 Position might refer to the size of a 12" LP, though that is really 30 cm., but who knows.
Good call!! . . . thanks for the link
I wonder if I could use a block of Magic Eraser for foam? :scratch2:
the architect
AK Member
Yes
PR Audio
Super Member
I would suggest using teflon, it will never deteriorate nor deform. Cut a piece from a chopping board. Gluing teflon might be another story all together.
Check out this thread.
There is another thread running right now on the same 530 problem, with some very good pics. Go here.. http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=343401 :thmbsp:
There is another thread running right now on the same 530 problem, with some very good pics. Go here.. http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=343401 :thmbsp:
Balifly
Listening
Foam location
Thanks for the picture!
I got my Pioneer PL-530 as a parts unit a couple of summers ago.
It had the same problem.
A friend helped me with the fix because I was not able to find the location of the foam myself.
Thanks for the picture!
I got my Pioneer PL-530 as a parts unit a couple of summers ago.
It had the same problem.
A friend helped me with the fix because I was not able to find the location of the foam myself.
