AMI K 200 junction box question

[e093116]

Hi,

I am working on an AMI model K that I bought at an online auction about a month ago.

Noticed that the turntable socket on the junction box is always hot (or "on") independent of the power switch.  The manual doesn't show a schematic or wiring info.

Just wondering if there is a reason for the turntable socket to be wired this way?  I'm thinking of re-wiring it so that all of the sockets on the junction box turn on/off with the power switch.

Thanks,

Bill

[Ron Rich]

Hi Bill,
Don't sound write,er,rite,--- ah, correct, to me- Most of the "domestic" AMI's, had the amp hot at all times, but the TT motor-- why would it need to run with the power switch off, unless there is another switch in series, that would shut it off after the record "now playing", was over ? Should show that in the schematics in the Service Manual ?? Ron Rich

[jukenorman]

Hi Bill,
The power switch should kill the AC circuits but not the DC circuits as originally wired. You are correct, there isn't usually a schematic in the manuals but one thoughtful person traced it out and posted it here www.west.net/~jay/jukebox/amijunction.html

When the jukebox is at rest the turntable motor shouldn't run, its power is switched through cam switch 1.

Norman.

[Ron Rich]

Attza whut I thunked-- the TT pug should remain "hot", as the # 1 cam switch "takes care" of that. BTW-- The schematic for those early models was blown up, and pasted to the inside of the rear door ! Ron Rich

[e093116]

Hi guys, thanks for the comments.

Curiously, the way my junction box is wired (appears factory) is that the 2-pin TT labeled AC circuit is always on, like the DC on the 4 pin connector.

Anyway, I'm just going to leave it alone, not plug anything into the TT outlet, leave a "warning" note to myself on the junction box, and the location where this will be installed has a switch controlled outlet, so power will be removed from the jukebox when not in use.

Thanks again.

Bill

[Ron Rich]

Bill,
? Did you read my post above ? Ron Rich