Technics SLQL 1 Owners Manual

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Technics
QUARTZ

Direct Drive Automatic
Turntable System

SL-QL1

Operating Instructions

This apparatus was produced to 38800: 1977

Before operating this set, please read these instructions completely,

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

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

Caution for safe use
of this apparatus
(For UNITED KINGDOM)

Caution
- This apparatus is double insulated. safety earth not required.

Important

o Thewires in this mains lead are coloured lnaccordancewlth
the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

As the colours of thewires in the mains lead ofthis apparatus
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug. proceed as tollows.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be cons
nected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured RED

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

Before use

This unit is shipped with packing material and spacers
attached to protect It during transport. Some parts are
not mounted on the unit and are packed separately.

Please read these instructions caretully before use.

I Removing the packing material (Fig.1)
1. Pull off the tonearm protection spacer
Be careful not to touch the stylus,

2. Remove tape on side of cartridge (This prevents the

stylus assembly from shaking loose during shipment.)

I Contents
Turntable unit ................... .
Turntable platter ............
Turntable mat ..
45 rpm adaptor.
Screwdriver ....................................... t
Stylus cleanlng brush ................................. l

I Installation of turntable platter

1 Place the turntable platter on the center spindle (Fig. 2)
Put your lingers through the two holes in the platter.
and line them up with the two recesses underneath.
Follow the reverse procedure if it is necessaryto remove
the platter.
Note:
The rotor is connected to the underside of the turntable
platter. (The magnet of the motor is attached to the turn
table platter.) To maintain optimum performance. extra
care should be taken to prevent adhesion ot duster iron
filings to the magnet and not to damage the magnet by
dropping it.
Do not remove or loosen the screws. Should the position
of the fixed magnet be altered by loosening the securing
screws. the rated performance of the unit cannot be guar-
anteed. (Fig. 3)

2. Place the turntable mat on the platter. (Fig. 4)
Line up the protrusions In the turntable mat with the
recesses in the platter (at two places, as shown).

Connections

I Connect the output terminals (Fig.5)

Output terminals Amplifier or Receiver

L (Whitel---> Channel

R (Red)------> .3- Channel

GND (Spade |ug)->m

Note:

Always connect the ground cord to the GNU terminal on
your amp or receiver to prevent hunt.

Connect the AC power plug

Connect the AC power plug to an AC wall socket.
Caution:
Make sure that the turntable's AC lineevoltage selector is
matched to your local voltage before connecting the AC
power plug. (Fig. 5)
If the pre-selected voltage is diflerent from your local
voltage. turn the AC line-voltage selector with a screw-
driver so that it corresponds to your local voltage.
The AC line-voltage selector is located at the bottom of
the base.

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
sublecf to as little direct sound radialionas possible.

Do not use or store this unit where It will be exposed todusl,
dtrl. 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.

Bright lights may cause misoperation of the optical sensor
system and therefore interference with automatic operation.
This also applies to flashlights or infrared remote control
units brought very close to the turntable.

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

Place the turntable away from the power amp to prevent
humt

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

If you try to listen to a radio near the turntable while it is
turning. you may hear some interference.