Technics SL 1300 Owners Manual

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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Technics

by Panasonic

DIRECT DRIVE AUTOMATIC PLAYER SYSTEM

SL-13OO

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions completely, before operating this set.

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We want to thank you for selecting the SL-1300. DIRECT DRIVE AUTOMATIC PLAYER SYSTEM.
For optimum performance, we recommend that you read these instructions carefully.

1 PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION

OF FUNCTIONS

(I) a;

0A6 power plug

eHlnges

@Transit screws (tor transformer)
OScrewing holes for transit screws
©Motor shalt (turntable shalt)
@Strobo illuminatorlpilot lamp
OSpeed selector

@Varlable pitch controls

@Speed adjustment screws
@Turntable platter

QTurntable sheet

@Strobo dots

@Strobo mark

@Tonearm return adjustment screw
@Stylus set-down adjustment screw
®Output terminals

@Arm lilt

@Arm lllt adjustment screw
®Balance weight

@Stylus pressure ring

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@6

@Antl-skating lorce control knob
@Arm rest

@Arm clamp

@Cueing lever
©MEMO-REPEAT knob
@Record size selector
@Starl/stop lever

@Locking nut

©Head shell

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3 HOW TO ASSEMBLE

INSTALLATION OF THE
TURNTABLE PLATTER

install the turntable platter to the motor shaft.

Place the turntable sheet on the turntable platter.

NOTE

This set is especially designed tor a direct drive player system.
Therefore. the rotor. which is rotating part of the motor. is con-
nected directly to the turntable platter. (The magnet oi the motor
is attached to the turntable platter).

For this reason. to maintain the high periormance described in
the speciiications. care should be taken to prevent any dust or
iron iilings irom getting into and adhering to the magnet. Also
avoid dropping the turntable platter onto a hard surlace. as this
may break the magnet.

INSTALLATION OF THE CARTRIDGE

Connect the lead wires to the cartridge terminals.
White (L +)...Lett channel + Red (R +)... Right channel +
Blue (L -) ...Leit channel - Green (R -) Right channel -

Overhang adjustment

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Shell spacer

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Install the cartridge to the spacer. and tighten it with screws.
Adjust the overhang position so that the spacing between the
stylus tip and the plug is 52 mm (2-1/16"). (See Fig. 2. 3)

Insert the head shell in the end of the tonearm. and secure iirmly
by turning the locking nut.

Overhang adlustment screw Plug

Stylus tIp

52 mm (2-1/1s")-~(
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ADJUSTMENT OF THE
HORIZONTAL BALANCE

Insert the balance weight on the rear shalt oi the tonearm by
turning the balance weight.

Release the arm clamp. and turn the balance weight iorward or
backward until the tonearm is approximately balanced (stylus
pressure is 0"). (See Fig. 4)

When horizontally balanced. set the stylus pressure ring to 0"
position. pushing gently with lingers. so that the balance weight
is not moved. (See Fig. 5)

Fig. 3

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Turn the balance weight iorward to set the stylus pressure ring
to the proper stylus pressure at which you use.

NOTE

It the weight oi the cartridge is over 8.59. mount the auxiliary
weight to the rear shait oi the tonearm.

Stylus pressure ring moves to gear with balance weight so that
it is possible to set the stylus pressure ring tothe desired position
by turning the balance weight.

Arm rest Balance weight

Arm clamp

Cuelng lever

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ADJUSTMENT OF THE
ANTI-SKATING FORCE

Turn this knob to the same number as the stylus pressure.

INSTALLATION OF THE DUST
COVER

Raise the dust cover upward and place it securely in the hinges.
NOTE (See Fig. 6)
We recommend that you take oti the dust cover. it the dust cover
becomes the cause at "BOWLING" irom the vibration at the
speakers.

Dust cover

Hinge

Fig. 6

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7 NOTES

0 BE SURE TO RELEASE THE ARM CLAMP BEFORE
OPERATING THE START/STOP LEVER

0 OPERATE BY MANUAL FUNCTION EXCEPT FOR STANDARD
SIZE (17. 25. 30 cm). (7". 10". 12")
The stylus set-down point oi this set is adjusted tor standard
record sizes only.

0 DO NOT GRASP OR HOLD THE TONEARM WHILE AUTOMATIC
MECHANISM IS OPERATING

000 NOT CONNECT THE AC POWER PLUG OR TURN THE
SWITCH ON (THE STROBO iLLUMlNATOR/PILOT LAMP IS LIT)
WHILE REMOVING TURNTABLE PLATTER
For any reason. it you remove the turntable platter. be sure to
disconnect the AC power plug or turn the switch 0" (The strobo
illuminatorlpilot lamp is not lit).

0 NEVER REMOVE THE TURNTABLE PLATTER UNNECCESSARILY
The turntable platter at this set also plays the part oi the rotor
of the motor. Never remove the turntable platter unneccessarily.
This results in a deterioration oi characteristics caused by at-
tracting dust or iron filings to the magnet rotor.

8 MAINTENANCE

0 WIPE THE DUST COVER WITH ONLY A SOFT. DRY CLOTH

Do not use any cleaner containing alchol. benzine or thinner.
II. for any reason. oil adheres to the dust cover. lirst discon~
nect the AC power plug or remove the dust cover and wipe the
dust cover with a cloth containing water.

0 APPLY TWO OR THREE DROPS OF OIL TO THE MOTOR SHAFT

Disconnect the AC power plug and remove the turntable platter.
Lubricate two or three drops of oil to the turntable shalt.

It is sutticient to lubricate the set once alter approximately 2000
hours of use.

This period is much longer than the ordinary motors. so do not
apply too much oil. nor more lrequent than neccessary.

NOTE

Never use any other type 01 oil.

The bearing parts ol this set are designed with an ultra-precise
iinish to prevent the generation at "WOW and FILUTTER".

A special oil has been used to maintain the high performance
elliciency at this set by forming a uniform lilm oi oil over the
parts. For this reason. use only the oil included with this set lor

its lubrication.

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9 SPECIFICATIONS
(TURNTABLE SECTION)

Type .............................. Automatic player system with
MEMO-REPEAT

Driving method ............... Direct drive

Motor ........................... Ultra low speed brushless DC
motor

Turntable platter ............... Aluminium die-cast; 33 cm (13")
diameter

250 kg-cm (86.2 Ib-in) inertial
moment. 1.75 kg (3.86 lb) weight

Turntable speeds ............. 33-1/3 and 45 r.p.m.

Speed change method ...... Electronic change

Variable pitch controls ...... Individual adjustment by variable
resistor. 10% adjustment range

Wow and flutter ............... 0.03% (W.R.M.S.)

Rumble ........................... --50 d8 (DIN A). --70 d8 (DIN 8)

(GENERAL)

Power supply .................. 120 V. 50/60 Hz

Power consumption ...... .4W
6.5w (While automatic mechanism)

is operating

Dimensions ..................... 45.3 x36.6 X 13.9 cm (W X D x H)
(17-3/4" x 14-3/8 X5-1/2")
(W x D x H)

Weight ........................... 9.4 kg (20.7 lb)

(5)

(TONEARM SECTION)

Type .............................. Universal 3" shaped pipe arm.
static-balanced type. direct read-
ing stylus pressure adjustment. with
anti-skating force control device.
cueing device

Ettectlve length ............... 230 mm (9-1/16")
Overheng ................... ..15 mm (19/32)
Trecltlng error angle ......... within +3' (at the point 150 mm

(5-1/8") lrom the center)
+1' (at the point 55mm (2-3/16")
from the center)

Oilset angle ........... . ......... 21.5'
Adjustable stylus pressure...0--3 g
Cartridge range ............... 4.5-9 9
8.5-13 g (with auxiliary weight)
Head shell weight ............ 9.5 g