How do I remove the stylus from turntable arm? The Model is a Panasonic SL-HM42

Hi, it is likely the belt has come off. Remove platter to check. Cheers john. Stylus City

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Cheers john. Stylus City

How to tweak the playback speed on Panasonic SL-HM42 turntables


You will need:

1. 1x small Philips screw driver
2. 1x small flat-head screw driver
3. An ear for correct pitch and a little bit of DIY skill!

Step 1 - Remove the wooden base plate

After ensuring that you've removed the the rubber turntable slip mat and securely docked the turntable arm, carefully flip the turntable over onto its lid to expose the wooden base plate, as per below.

Using the small Philips-head screw driver, remove the screws holding the wooden base plate in place, then gently lift the base plate off the turntable.



Step 2 - Expose the pitch adjustment screws

Once the wooden base plate is removed, you will see the speed-controller circuit board on the right-hand side.


To expose the the two speed/pitch-control screws, firstly remove the screw holding the speed-controller circuit board in place, then gently lift the circuit board up on the free side.


Step 3 - Correct the turntable playback speed and pitch

The easiest way I found to correct the playback speed was to flip the turntable carefully back into the original position, allowing the speed-controller circuit board to hang free as shown below.



Next, play a record that you know well and are able to tell when the speed/pitch is correct (assuming you have an ear for correct pitch, that is!), then at the same time using the small flat-head screwdriver, gently turn the speed adjustment screw(s) to adjust the playback speed up or down until the correct playback speed and pitch is achieved (or at least until it no longer annoys you ;).

Turning the screws clockwise (to the right) will increase the speed/pitch, and anticlockwise (to the left) will decrease the speed/pitch.

NB - Both screws allow for fine pitch control, so if the second is already at maximum speed, you can use the first screw for additional speed.
Step 4 - Reassemble the turntable again

When you're happy with the speed of your turntable, remove the record, the mat again & locking the turntable arm, replace the screw holding the speed-controller circuit in place (as per Step 2) and then finally replace the screws holding the wooden base plate, as per Step 1.
Happy listening!

Most turntables need you to lift of the matt and then round the spindle is a horseshoe clip which you need to take off.

The link for this model's manual is a dead-end at the Panasonic website. I lodged an email complaint.

If the tonearms balance and anti-skate are set properly it should track correctly.

When you lower the tonearm does it actuallu drop onto the platter or does it seem to hover? Look at the stylus to make sure a dustball hasn't clogged the tip.

hi, there is a rubber grommet at the base of the tonearm on the left side. Remove and insert a flat blade screw driver. Adjust and test until remedied. Cheers John. Stylus City.

I'm trying to work out the same thing too. The stereo unit that came with the sl-hm42 stopped working recently and I'm trying to work out a way get the record player going again. By the looks of things I'm going to have to invest in a pre-amp to boost the output of the record player but that will be no good unless I can work out what each of the wires do....

Let me know if you work it out yeah?
Also, just to check, does your flat white plug have 6 wires?

Check online. There are plenty of places that sell needles for turn tables!

Your biggest problem will be getting hold of an arm! Oh and how the old one was removed? Was it for instance broken off! So with all these problems you should ask with all the time and effort - not to mention money! And an arm will be expensive!!! Is it time I gave up on it?

I'm having a similar issue - except my panasonic sl-hm42 platter is moving too slow on 33 1/3 settings (don't have any 45's to try). It's a DC model, so I would think there would be some kind of pitch control settings or screws somewhere on it but I can't seem to find them.
Does anyone know if it's possible to adjust the pitch on this model turntable? Thank you!