Technics SL-1500C Manual page 16

Service information – Auto Lifter Function
■This function automatically lifts up the tone arm after a
record finishes playing. It prevents the last groove from playing
back repeatedly.
*1 It does not stop the turntable rotation
*2 The tone arm just lifts up and it doesn't return to the
original position.
■The optical sensor for detecting the tone arm position, a spring
for lifting the tone arm and the electromagnetic coil are
equipped inside the tone arm unit.
By lowering the cue lever, the electromagnetic coil and spring
move to the initial position.
When the tone arm moves to near the innermost
circumference, the optical sensor detects it. After the elapse of
a certain period of time, it activates the electromagnetic coil and
lifts the tone arm up.
Spring
Electromagnetic
coil
Optical sensor
* Since these parts require high manufacturing accuracy, they
cannot be replaced individually. Please replace the tone arm unit.
①Release the arm clamper
②Lower the cue lever slowly once
③Raise the cue lever and move
the tone arm over the record
④Lower the cue lever slowly to let the music start
⑤The tone arm automatically lifts up after
a record finishes playing (This may take up
to approx. 90 seconds)
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