Technics SL 5 Owners Manual

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Technics

Direct Drive Automatic
, Turntable System

'81 SL-5

Operating Instructions

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This apparatus was produced to 35800: 1977

Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely,

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We want to thank you for selecting the SL-5.

For optimum performance, we recommend that you read these instructions carefully.

I Checklist of parts
Turntable unit ......................
Turntable mat
Mains cord ........
Phono cable ..................
Ground earth wire ..
25 cm record adaptor.

Note:

The operating instructions are commonly applicable to units of

different colors.

Caution for safe use
of this apparatus for
UNITED KINGDOM model SL-5.

Caution
- This apparatus isdouble insulated. safety earth not required.

Important
- The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordancewlth
the following code:
Blue:
Brown:

Neutral
Live

As the colours oi thewires in the mains lead ofthisapparatus
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug. proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected tothe
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK, The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con-
nected to theaterminat which is marked with the letter L or
coloured RED

This equipment should be disconnected from the mains
when not in use.

Do not stand this unit on its side or turn it upside
down when making connections as the turntable
mat could come loose and damage the stylus. Make
all connections to this unit before removing the

packing materials.

Connections

Use the stereo phono cable to connect the turntable to your
amplifier or receiver. Be surethatthewhite plugs are connected
to the left channel sockets and the red plugs are connected to
the right channel sockets. Plug the ground earth wire into the
turntabie's ground socket and connect the wires spade lug to
the amplifier or receiver's ground (GND) screw. Regarding the
mains cord, plug the temale end into the turntable AC socket

and plug the other end into an AC wall socket. (Fig. 1)

Note that hum may occur if you neglect to connect the ground

wire.

Before use

In order to avaid damage due to vibration or shock incurred
during shipment. this unit is packed with protective materials 6
Q Q @ .Be sure to remove these before use. Keep these
materials for reuse should it become necessary to transport the
turntable again.

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Remove turntable spacers m~®and the 45 rpm adaptor
retainer ring @. (Fig. 2)

Pull off the tonearm protection spacer 0. (Fig. 3)
Remove tape on side of cartridge @. (Fig. 4)

(This prevents the stylus assembly from shaking loose
during shipment.)

Place the turntable mat on the platter. (Fig. 5)

The mat has an opening which must be lined up with the
raised section (the record detector) of the platter.

Placement

Place the unit in a stable and horizontal position where there
is little or no vibration.

Place the unit away from the speakers so that it will be
subject to as little direct sound radiation as possible.

Do not use orstore this unit where it will be exposed todust,
dirt, high humidity or high temperature. Do not place it near
heaters.

Place it in a well ventilated location.

Do not use under direct sunlight. spotlights. or other ex-
tremely bright light sources.

Do not place it near or on top of a power amplifier, since
power amplifiers radiate much heat.

Place the turntable away from the power amplifierto prevent
hum.

Hum may be caused by leakage flux from the transfomer in
the power amplifier (or integrated amplifier). Therefore. if
you notice hum, try moving the turntable to a slightly
different location. further away from the amplifier.

If you try to listen to a radio near the turntable while It Is
turning, you may hear some interference.

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Stylus-pressure
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