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Summary of Contents for Technics SL-1300

Page 1: ... FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Technics by Panasonic DIRECT DRIVE AUTOMATIC PLAYER SYSTEM SL 1300 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions completely before operating this set ...

Page 2: ... transit screws Motor shaft turntable shaft Strobo illuminator pilot lamp Speed selector Variable pitch controls Speed adjustment screws Turntable platter Turntable sheet Strobo dots Strobo mark Tonearm return adjustment screw Stylus set down adjustment screw Output terminals Arm itt Arm lift adjustment screw Balance weight Stylus pressure ring Anti skating force contro knob Arm rest Arm clamp Cue...

Page 3: ...ap above it must be removed Clockwise rotation This will move the set down point out ward away from the record center Counterclockwise rotation This will move the set down point inward toward the record center ARM LIFT ADJUSTMENT SCREW When the tonearm is removed from the record surface via the tonearm lift the space between the stylus tip and the record surface should be between 5 and 10 mm betwe...

Page 4: ...m and secure firmly by turning the locking nut Overhang adjustment screw Plug Stylus tip 52 mm 241 16 sa ADJUSTMENT OF THE HORIZONTAL BALANCE Insert the balance weight on the rear shaft of the tonearm by turning the balance weight Release the arm clamp and turn the balance weight forward or backward until the tonearm is approximately balanced stylus pressure is O See Fig 4 When horizontally balanc...

Page 5: ...chassis Mf this connection is incomplete a power source HUM will result 6 OPERATION AUTOMATIC PLAYING Release the arm clamp so that the tonearm becomes free from the arm rest Set the MEMO REPEAT knob to the 0 position R position is continuous repeat play Set the record size selector to the diameter of the record you wish to play Set the speed selector in the same manner as for record size selector...

Page 6: ...y motors so do not apply too much oil nor more frequent than neccessary NOTE Never use any other type of oil The bearing parts of this set are designed with an ultra precise finish to prevent the generation of WOW and FILUTTER A special oil has been used to maintain the high performance jency of this set by forming a uniform film of oil over the parts For this reason use only the oil included with...

Page 7: ...ather touch And there is no skipping or skating caused by operation EASY VIEW STROBO Two sets of strobo dots appear on the tapered rim for 33 1 3 and 45 r p m at both 50 and 60 Hz synchronization with either type of AC source The prism strobo illuminator lights when switch is on thus serving as a pilot lamp The combination of prism lamp and tapered strobo rim results in easy viewing from any posit...

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