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Panasonic Technics SL-1800 Operating Instructions Manual page 6

Direct drive turntable system
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1, Set the speed selector to the number of revolutions to be
adjusted. (See Fig. 21).
2. Set the switch lever to "ON" position.
The strobe illuminator/pitot lamp will illumina
dots, and the turntable platter will rotate.
the strobe
3. While turning the pitch control knobs either to "+
side or " ~" side, adjust to such an extent that the strobe
dots of the turntable platter look as if they were stationary.
The state under which the strobe dots seem to be stationary
represents the correct speed
The strobe dots for 60 Hz.
4/3 p.m. seem to be stationary.
"4" direction
This increases the speed of the turntable rotation, and the
strobe dot pattern seems to flow in the same direction as
the turntable platter
* direction
This decreases the speed of the turntable rotation, resulting
ina state opposite to that in the " +" direction
Note:
Strobe dot pattern.
The strobe illuminator/pilot lamp of this unit employs the
commercially available power source. The frequency of such
about 0.2%, As such a fluctuation of the power source affects
the strobe illuminator, the strobe dot pattern also seems to
fluctuate to a certain extent, But the urit is not atfected by the
fluctuations of the power source, since a D.C, motor is
employed.
Maintenance
and note
To remove stubborn finger prints or grease spots detach the
Gust cover or disconnect the AC power plug and use a sott
cloth damped with a mild soap and water solution
cord should
Dust and dirt adhering to the stylus tip or the
bbe carefully removes.
WW used with dust ang dirt adhering to the stylus tip, the stylus
will not fit into the sound groove of the record correctly. This
may not only result sn the deterioration of tone quality, but
cause undue wear of the record ang the stylus tip itselt
Use a brush having soft tips, moving it from the base to the
tip of the stylus caretully for removing dust and dirt
The recora should also be carefully wiped with a record cleaner
of high quality
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12 detaching oF attaching the he
t h e volume control for the amplifier or receiver to "0" position,
oF to turn off the power.
Detaching of
attaching of the head shell, with the volume con-
trol turned high, may not only result in unpleasant noises,
ut Cause damage to the speakers.
@Wnen finished playing, be sure to secure the tonearm by the
'arm clamp.
After finished playing, if the unit is not to be used f o r some
time, care should be taken to secure the tonearm for the pro-
tection of the stylus tip
For the same reason, the stylus cover should also be attache
@Wipe the head shell terminals trom time to time. (See Fig. 23)
'Adhesion of dust and dirt to the head shell terminals may give
'ise to contact faults, thus resulting in increased "HUM" noise
for non transter of sound to the speakers. Use a soft dry cloth
'oF the like for wiping the head shell terminals,
Head shell terminal

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