Technics SL-100C Operating Instructions Manual

Technics SL-100C Operating Instructions Manual

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SL-100C
Direct Drive Turntable System
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 SL-100C Direct Drive Turntable System Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 This is our philosophy. With a combination of our love of music and the vast high-end audio experience of the Technics team, we stand committed to building a brand that provides the ultimate emotive musical experience by music lovers, for music lovers.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

     Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, (Excluding public holidays).  Before fitting the turntable ...... 11  For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.technics.com/uk/  Fitting the turntable ........ 11  Fitting the turntable mat ......11 Features ...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Warning Caution Unit Unit  To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or  Do not place sources of naked flames, such product damage, as lighted candles, on this unit.  This unit may receive radio interference - Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
  • Page 5 Caution for AC Mains Lead (For the AC mains plug of three pins) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA...
  • Page 6 Safety precautions (continued) Disposal of Old Equipment Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories In order to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment has been disassembled. Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Some accessories parts are supplied in a bag.) Turntable (1 pc.) Turntable mat (1 pc.) Dust cover (1 pc.) (TYL0359) (TEFX5019) (TTFA0457)
  • Page 8: Parts Name

    Parts Name Numbers such as (  00) indicate reference pages. Front Arm clamp (  14) Tone arm (  14,16) Arm rest (  14) Locking nut (  11,21) Cue lever (  14,19) Head shell (  11,21) Balance weight ( ...
  • Page 9 Back Dust cover fitting part (  13) AC ( ) input terminal (  12) Auto lift-up switch (  19) PHONO output terminal (  12) PHONO earth terminal (  12)
  • Page 10: Putting The Player Together

    Putting the player together In order to prevent damage during shipping, some of the equipment has been disassembled. Put the player together in the following order. Attention  Before setting up, put on the stylus guard to protect the stylus tip (  18), return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it with the arm clamp.
  • Page 11: Before Fitting The Turntable

    Before fitting the turntable Attaching the head shell Remove the magnet cover from Fit the head shell with the the turntable. cartridge into the tone arm.  There is a magnet and its cover on the Keep the head shell horizontal back side of the turntable.
  • Page 12: Connections And Installation

    Connections and installation  Turn off all units and disconnect the AC mains lead from the socket before making any connections.  Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections are completed.  Be sure to connect the PHONO earth lead. Otherwise mains hum may occur. ...
  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation   Install the unit on a horizontal surface Notes for installation protected from vibrations.  Before you move the unit, turn the unit off, Keep this unit as far as possible from speakers. pull out the power plug and disconnect all ...
  • Page 14: Adjustment

    Adjustment Horizontal balance Stylus pressure Preparation Preparation  First, remove the dust cover.  Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it  Remove the stylus cover ( 18), taking care with the arm clamp. not to damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp.
  • Page 15: Anti-Skating

    Anti-skating Turn the balance weight to adjust Turn the anti-skating control to to the appropriate stylus pressure adjust it to the same value as the for the cartridge. stylus pressure control.  The stylus pressure control will turn together with the balance weight. ...
  • Page 16: Tone Arm Height

    Adjustment (continued) Tone arm height  Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you Hold the arm-height adjuster and slide it up are using makes it necessary. or down to align the position mark with the index line. 0 to 6 mm are marked on the arm Preparation height adjuster.
  • Page 17: Armlift Height

    Armlift height After arm height adjustment is Make an adjustment according to your cartridge if necessary. finished, lock the tone arm by turning the arm lock knob. Preparation  Be sure to turn the arm lock knob to the  Put a record on the turntable. end as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 18: Playing Records

    Playing records Preparation 1 Put a record (not included) on the turntable. 2 Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp. Press [ ] to turn the unit on. Press [START-STOP]. 33-1/3 rpm is automatically selected and The turntable starts revolving. the indicator [33] lights.
  • Page 19  Lift the cue lever and move the Auto lift-up function tone arm over the record. This function automatically lifts up the tone arm after a record finishes playing. It prevents the last groove from playing back repeatedly. (It does not stop the turntable rotation.) This function requires the following setting to Cue lever become active.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Maintenance     Care of the parts Moving the unit Thoroughly clean dust off the stylus and Repackage the unit in the packaging it came record.  Take off the head shell with the cartridge and Keep the packaging materials after taking out clean the stylus using a soft brush.
  • Page 21: Replacing The Cartridge

    Replacing the cartridge The cartridge can be replaced with one of your preference. Adjust the overhang. Removing the supplied cartridge  Be careful not to touch the stylus tip. Attach the stylus cover (  18) and loosen the locking nut to remove ...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, contact your dealer. No power.  Is the AC mains lead plugged in? Plug the mains lead in firmly.
  • Page 23: Specifications

    Specifications General Tone arm section Power supply AC 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Type Static Balance Power 8.0 W (ON) Effective length 230 mm consumption Approx. 0.2 W (OFF) Overhang 15 mm Dimensions 453 x 169 x 372 mm Tracking error Within 2°...
  • Page 24 Manufactured by : Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe : Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com TQBM0769 S0221AK1031 © Panasonic Corporation 2021...

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