Technics SL-100C, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...SL 100C Operating Instructions Direct Drive Turntable System SL 100CEB 210118 indd 1 SL 100CEB 210118 indd 1 2021 03 24 14 06 14 2021 03 24 14 06 14 ...

Page 2: ...joyment of the world s many musical cultures 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 Director Michiko Ogawa Music is borderless and timeless touching people s hearts across cultures and gener...

Page 3: ...Communications Centre For customers within the UK 0333 222 8777 For customers within Ireland 01 447 5229 Monday Friday 9 00 am 5 00 pm Excluding public holidays For further support on your product please visit our website www technics com uk Coreless direct drive motor to achieve high precision stable rotation and high reliability Stable rotation is achieved by combining the coreless direct drive ...

Page 4: ...ocket outlet with a protective earth connection Unit Do not place sources of naked flames such as lighted candles on this unit This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use If such interference occurs please increase separation between this unit and the mobile telephone This unit is intended for use in moderate climates Do not put any objects on this unit This uni...

Page 5: ...ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer Before use Remove the connector cover How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug figures A and B Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follo...

Page 6: ...products please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation By disposing of them correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment For more information about collection and recycling please contact your local municipality Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of t...

Page 7: ...th lead 1pc TAQ0036 AC mains lead 1 pc K2CT3YY00096 The model numbers of the accessories are as of January 2021 They are subject to change without notice Keep the packaging materials after taking out the goods You will need them when carrying the product over long distances Follow the local regulations when disposing of the product Do not use any other AC mains lead PHONO cable and PHONO earth lea...

Page 8: ...control 15 Arm clamp 14 Arm rest 14 Cue lever 14 19 Speed select buttons 18 Turntable 10 Turntable mat 10 Cartridge 6 18 21 Stylus 6 18 21 Centre spindle 10 Insulator 13 START STOP button 18 ON OFF power 18 Head shell 11 21 Locking nut 11 21 Tone arm 14 16 Front SL 100CEB 210118 indd 08 SL 100CEB 210118 indd 08 2021 03 23 17 27 58 2021 03 23 17 27 58 ...

Page 9: ...ロ ン モヶヵヰチロリョヵチヶヱ ヰョョ ヰワ PHONO earth terminal 12 AC input terminal 12 PHONO output terminal 12 Dust cover fitting part 13 Auto lift up switch 19 Back SL 100CEB 210118 indd 09 SL 100CEB 210118 indd 09 2021 03 23 17 27 59 2021 03 23 17 27 59 ...

Page 10: ...e arm to the arm rest and fix it with the arm clamp Do not connect the AC mains lead until set up is complete When fitting the turntable prevent foreign material from getting in between the main unit and turntable Do not touch or scratch the board Attention Turntable Board Centre spindle Balance weight Turntable mat Head shell Handle carefully as this is heavy SL 100CEB 210118 indd 10 SL 100CEB 21...

Page 11: ...or iron powder from adhering to the magnet on the back side Do not touch the fixing screws three locations of the turntable The rating performance cannot be guaranteed if they are out of position Fitting the turntable 2 Slowly set the turntable on the centre spindle Attention Be careful when handling the turntable as it is heavy Keep your fingers from being caught Wipe off fingerprints or dirt wit...

Page 12: ...ead Confirm the wattage of the AC outlet on the connected equipment before using it for this unit For the power consumption of this unit see the specifications 23 ヱラヰワヰ ユモンヵラ ヱラヰワヰチヰヶヵ ロ ン モヶヵヰチロリョヵチヶヱ ヰョョ ヰワ ヱラヰワヰ ユモンヵラ ヱラヰワヰチヰヶヵ ロ ン R L R L PHONO PHONO EARTH Amplifier not included Back of main unit To a household mains socket PHONO earth lead PHONO cable Insert the AC mains lead up to a point ju...

Page 13: ...re effective heat radiation from the inside of the unit Make sure the installation location is sufficiently strong to withstand the total weight of the unit and system 23 Note that the unit may be damaged by cigarette smoke or moisture from an ultrasonic humidifier Condensation Think of taking out a cold bottle from a refrigerator If you leave it in a room for a while dewdrops will form on the bot...

Page 14: ... tone arm to the arm rest and fix it with the arm clamp Horizontal balance Stylus pressure Preparation First remove the dust cover Remove the stylus cover 18 taking care not to damage the stylus then release the arm clamp Lower the cue lever Turn the anti skating control to 0 Balance weight Arm clamp Centre line Stylus pressure control Hold here to turn Balanced and the tone arm is parallel to the...

Page 15: ...lus pressure for the cartridge The stylus pressure control will turn together with the balance weight Turn until the centre line points to the appropriate stylus pressure Centre line Balance weight Hold here to turn Turns together For stylus pressures 3 g and above adjust anti skating control to 3 Note SL 100CEB 210118 indd 15 SL 100CEB 210118 indd 15 2021 03 23 17 28 05 2021 03 23 17 28 05 ...

Page 16: ... the cue lever rest the stylus on the record and adjust the height control until the tone arm and record are parallel If the cartridge height H is too small to make them parallel to each other add a cartridge spacer not supplied Parallel to a record Released Locked Arm lock 2 4 6 2 4 6 Hold the arm height adjuster and slide it up or down to align the position mark with the index line 0 to 6 mm are...

Page 17: ...us tip Do not use the product with the arm lock released For finer adjustment use a level not included to adjust the arm height so that the cartridge becomes parallel to a record 1 Check the armlift height distance between the stylus tip and record surface If adjustment is needed go to step 2 The armlift height is factory adjusted to 8 to 13 mm 2 Return the tone arm to the arm rest clamp it with t...

Page 18: ...the turntable 2 Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp 1 1 Press to turn the unit on 33 1 3 rpm is automatically selected and the indicator 33 lights 2 Press START STOP The turntable starts revolving Attention Do not press START STOP when the turntable is removed If you have accidentally pressed START STOP The indicator of the speed select button 33 or 45 starts blinking If it is blin...

Page 19: ... weight 1 kg Auto lift up function 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 become active Setting With the unit turned off set the auto lift up switch on the rear side to ON The factory setting is ON After an auto ...

Page 20: ...c This might cause the exterior case to be deformed or the coating to come off Do not wipe the dust cover when it is in place Doing so may cause the tone arm to be attracted towards the dust cover as a result of the generated static electricity Be sure the dust cover is removed while playing a record Moving the unit Repackage the unit in the packaging it came in Keep the packaging materials after ...

Page 21: ... to slip out of place Stylus Attaching the head shell 3 Fit the head shell with the cartridge into the tone arm Keep the head shell horizontal and tighten the locking nut Be careful not to touch the stylus tip Locking nut Head shell 2 Adjust the overhang Be careful not to touch the stylus tip 2 Loosen the cartridge mounting screws to remove the supplied cartridge from the head shell Use a commerci...

Page 22: ...ridge terminals correct Double check all connections 21 Humming is heard during play Are there other appliances or their AC mains lead near the stereo connection cable Separate the appliances and their AC mains lead from this unit Is the earth lead connected Make sure the earth lead is correctly connected 12 The indicator on the speed select button 33 or 45 blinks Perform the following operations ...

Page 23: ...ing system Electronic brake Wow and flutter 0 025 W R M S Tone arm section Type Static Balance Effective length 230 mm Overhang 15 mm Tracking error angle Within 2 32 at the outer groove of 30 cm record Within 0 32 at the inner groove of 30 cm record Offset angle 22 Arm height adjustment range 0 6 mm Stylus pressure adjustment range 0 4 g direct reading Head shell weight Approx 7 6 g Applicable ca...

Page 24: ...ttp www panasonic com Manufactured by Panasonic Corporation Kadoma Osaka Japan Importer for Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg Germany SL 100CEB 210118 indd 180 SL 100CEB 210118 indd 180 2021 03 24 10 22 49 2021 03 24 10 22 49 ...