Table Of Contents - Technics SL-1500C Owner's Manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before
using this product, and save this manual for
future use.
 About descriptions in these operating instructions
- Pages to be referred to are indicated as "(  00)".
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Features
Coreless direct drive motor to achieve
high precision, stable rotation and high
reliability
 Stable rotation is achieved by combining the
coreless direct drive motor that reduces minute
vibration during rotation with the motor control
technology that switches the drive mode
depending on the operational status of the motor.
 In addition to providing superior performance, the
direct drive motor requires no parts replacement
or maintenance.
High-precision bearings for highly sensitive
tone arm
 The machine-cut, high-precision bearing used in
the tone arm bearing with gimbal suspension
allows for high initial response sensitivity and
accurate record tracking.
Auto lift-up function to automatically
lift up the tone arm
 This unit is equipped with an auto lift-up function
to automatically lift up the tone arm as a record
finishes playing.
Complete package, including the
following, to enjoy playing back records
 Built-in phono-equalizer amplifier compatible with
a wide range of devices.
 High-quality MM type cartridge.

Table of contents

 Before use
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............ 04
Accessories ................................................... 07
Parts Name ................................................... 08
 Getting started
Putting the player together ........................... 10
 Before fitting the turntable ...................... 11
 Fitting the turntable ................................ 11
 Fitting the turntable mat ......................... 11
 Attaching the head shell .......................... 11
 Attaching the balance weight .................. 11
 To remove turntable ................................ 11
Connections and installation ......................... 12
 Connecting to an integrated amplifier or
component system
(Connecting the external output terminals
Connecting the PHONO output terminals) ...12
 Installation .............................................. 14
 Fit the dust cover ..................................... 14
Adjustment ................................................... 15
 Horizontal balance .................................. 15
 Stylus pressure ........................................ 15
 Anti-skating ............................................. 15
 Tone arm height ...................................... 16
 Armlift height .......................................... 17
 Playing back
Playing records .............................................. 18
 Maintenance
Maintenance ................................................. 20
Replacing the cartridge ................................. 21
Troubleshooting guide .................................. 22
Specifications ................................................ 23
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............ 24
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ........ 25
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