Before Use; Assembly And Setup - Technics SP-15 Operating Instructions Manual

Before use

Caution:
•Never connect the AC power plug before assembly has been
completed.
•Attach the dust cover last, so that assembly and adjustments can
be made most conveniently.
Checklist of parts
Turntable unit
Turntable platter
Turntable mat
45-rpm adaptor
Main unit fixing screw
Ground wire (GND)
Installation diagram
Installation of the ground wire (GND) to the GND
terminal. (See Fig. i.)
Building your own base or cabinet for this model
SP-15 with a large starting torque of 3 kg cm (2.61 Ibin) has the
superior feature of reaching constant speed in 0.4 second (at 33-1/3
rpm.).
For this reason we recommend that you use durable and heavy
material.
The thickness of the base should be more than 3 cm (1 -11/64 inch).
Also use durable and stable insulators (tegs).
We recommend that you purchase the optional turntable base
Technics SH-15B1 as the cabinet exclusively for the SP-15. fS«e Fig.
2.)
Drill and cut out the base according to the
installation diagram
The installation diagram is drawn in 1 /1 actual size.
As paper has a tendency to stretch we suggest (hat you check the
diagram before using it as a template. Also chock dimensions for
printing errors. Check the tonearm mounting position for proper
alignment (follow the tonearm manufacturer's specifications).
Also make sure to allow sufficient clearance for power connector and
output terminals of the tonearm.
Assembly and set-up
C a u t i o n : Use care not to damage the
cord and bushing when setting up or instating
into a supporting enclosure.
Assembling is explained based on the optiona
SH-1581 for reference in cases where the unit is
cabinet.
SH-15B1 is provided with screw holes (4 places) for
1
1. Install SPr15, with the screw holes aligned
1
1
1
4
1
1
2. Securely hold at 4 places by the screws supplied with SH-1581
Fig. 4.)
Fig. 4
3. Pull out the power cord and ground wire (GND) from under
turntable base.
4. After the above, install the turntable platter and turntable mat.
AC power cord
Ground wire ( <