Technics SLD 20 Owners Manual

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Technics

Turntable System

SL-DZO

Operating instructions

The n 1 del number of this product may be found on the back of the unit
and the serial number on the bottom of the unit.

Please note the model and serial numbers of this unit in the space
prowess and retain this booklet as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

MODEL. NUMBER SL-DZO

SERIAL NUMBER N721 07.4391

Before operating this set, please read these instructions completely.

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Thank you for choosing the SL-D20.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

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Technics. The science of sound. Our name represents over
100 high quality audio products, in every price range.

From our revolutionary direct drive turntables to our highly
acclaimed linear phase speakers. Technics quality and value
have become almost legendary among audio enthusiasts.

Our truly complete selection of turntables (including belt-drive.
direct-drive, and quartz-locked models with varying degrees of
automation) now includes an excrting line of linear tracking
turntables with zero tracking error. Another innovation. direct
drive cassette decks, is available in both slim and micro
formats. In fact, with Technics micro series. you can assemble

an entire system of the highest quality with truly compact
dimensions And Our receivers, which combine new class A
amplification With quartz synthesizer tuning, have created
tremendous exCitement among reviewers and customers alike.
Amps. tuners headphones, microphones. cartridges. open-
reel decks. SOund processors-we are proud of all our high
quality equipment and we are constantly seeking to improve
our products in terms of performance and handling ease. In
addition, our confidence in the reliability of our merchandise
(demonstrated by our warranties) and the reasons for our
enormous and rapid growth become obvious.

Parts identification

Hinge

45-rpm adaptor

Center spindle

Turntable platter

Strobe dots

Strobe-illuminator/
pilot lamp

Turntable base

Speed selector

Pitch control

., Stylus-pressure
ii adjustment knob

3th
I

fie Anti-skating control

Arm rest

K Arm clamp
\ Tonearm
Stop switch

Cueing control

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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countries.

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