Placement - Technics SL-Q3 Operating Instructions Manual

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Note:
When a
cartridge with integral dust brush
is used,
follow
the
cartridge manufacturer's
recommendation
for
adjust-
ing both stylus pressure and anti-skating force
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lnstallation of dust cover
Place
the dusl cover into posrtion from directly
above, holding
1t
at both srdes
For
detaching the dust cover,
be certain
first
to
rarse
it as
illustrated
before
removal (See Fig.
13.)
Note:
Opening
or
closrng of the
dust
cover
during play
should
be
avoided
This may
not only cause
undesrred
vibrations.
but also result
in sktppino of the
stylus
lf you
must open the dust cover during
play,
do so
as
gently
as possible
Placement
Place
ihe unit in
a
stable and
horizontal position, where there
is
little or no vibration.
Locate the
unit
as
lar
away
from lhe
speakers as
possible and
isolale the
unil lrom sound radialion from
them.
Do
not place the unil
where
it
is exposed to
direct
sun, dust,
moisture or
heat.
Keep
it
in a well ventilated place.
Connections
Connect the AC power plug
Connect
the AC
power plug to
an AC
wall
socket
Connect the output terminals (See Fig.
14.)
Output terminals Amplilier
or
Receiver
L
(White)
flChannel
R
(Bed)
lNChannel
GND
(Spade
lug)+
@pt
Note:
Be sure
to connect the ground terminal firmly
to the am-
pl
fier or
receiver
lf
this connection
is not
made
or
is
loose,
a power source
"HUM" will
result
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When play is
f
inished, the tonearm
wrll
automatically
re-
turn to the arm rest (auto-return), and the
turntable platter
wili stop
rotation
lf
the unrt
is
not
to
be
used
for
some time set the on/off
switch to the
"off'
position(r)
Attach the stylus
protector
rf
you
have one, to guard the
stylus tip
f
rom damage
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Automatic play
1
Set the speed select
button in the
same manner as
in
manual
play and
release
the
arm clamp
2
Set the record size select knob to the
diameter
of
the
record (7"
[17
cm], 10" [25 cm],
or
12"
[30cm])you
wish
to
play
(See Fig.
19.)
3
Push
the start/stop
button
(See Fig.
20.)
The tonearm
will
move automatically
over
the
lead-in
groove and
descend slowly onto the record (auto-start)
Play
will
begin
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When
play
has finished, the
tonearm
will
automatically
return to the arm rest (auto-return)
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Repeat play of a
record
1
Set
the "memo-repeat"
knob to the
desrred number
of
times
you wish to
play
"R" position
enables
you to
repeat play continuously
(See
Fig.
2.1.)
Note:
The
"memo-repeat" knob may
be set to
a
desired number,
except during automatic start or automatic return
cycle
lf
you start play manually while the "memo-repeat" knob
is
set
to a number
there
will be an additional repeat play
2
Start play in the
same way
as
for automatic
play
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How to stop play
Push
the start/stop button
The tonearm automatically returns to the arm rest,
and
the
turntable stops rotating
Note:
Before
you
operate
the start/stop button, make sure that
the
"memo-repeal" knob is set
at the
"0"
position
lf
this knob
is set at
any position other than "0", the repeat
play
is
continued by the number
of times
indicated, even
if you
push the startistop button
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How to suspend play
Set
the cueing lever
to the
"up"
position
The stylus tip of the cartridge
will
be
lifted from the
record
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When
you
play
a
45-rpm record with
a
large center
hole
Place
the 45-rpm adaptor on the center
spindle
Set
the
speed
select button to the "45" position
Notes and maintenance
Do
nol grasp or hold the
tonearm
during
operation
ol
the
automatic
mechanism.
Use
utmost care when
handling
the
platter
and
when placing it
on the motor shaft to prevent possible damage to
the
magnet.
Records having
sizes
other than
17 cm,25 cm and
30
cm (7",
10"
and
12")
should be played manually.
Your turntable is designed
for automatic
handling
of
records
that adhere
to
accepted
industry dimensions
Therefore,
use
the unit manually
for
records other than standard
sizes
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How
to
operate
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Manual play of record
'1
Place
a
record on the turntable
mat
2
Set
the on/off switch
to the
"on" position
(^)
(See Fig.
15.)
Both
the
LED at the speed select button 33 (33-1/3
rpm)
and the strobe-illuminator should
be illuminated
Note:
Since the unit hasbeen designedtoselect33
1/3 rpm auto-
matically each
time you
push the onioff
switch
to
"on",
push the 45 rpm speed select
button
f
you
play a 45-rpm
record
(See Fig.
16.)
3
Remove
the stylus protector, rf your cartridge
has a
de-
tachable
one
4
Belease the arm clamp
5
Set
the cueing lever to the up
posrtion
(See Fig.
17.)
6
Move the tonearm
over
the desired groove
The
turntab e platter will
start
to
rotate
7
Set the
cueing
lever
to
the
down
pos
tion
(See Fig.
18.)
The tonearm will descend slowly onto the record and
play
will
begin
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