Technics SLDD 33 Owners Manual

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Automatic Turntable System
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions also apply to units 01 different color.

Notes:

'Specilications dilfer according to the area code.

uThe "EK" area code. for example, indicates United Kingdom
specifications

'The EK indication is shown on the packing case and serial number
tag.

Before operating this unit, please read these Instructions completely.

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Operation

Notes: The unit is in the stand-by condition when the AC power
supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always live" as long as the power

cord is connected to an electrical outle

1 Place a disc on the platter mat.

For a 11-cm (1")
(large center hole) dlsc

@77i45-rpm adaptor

Platter mat

45-rpm adaptor

Strobe llnes
When the platter rotates, the strobe
lines form a stripe pattern according
to the rotation speed.

Strobe-Illumlnetor/
pilot lamp

Record size detector

Detects the size of the record on the platter automatically.

Repeat ewltch (repeat)

Set to the on position to repeat the play, To stop repeat play, set

to the on position,

Speed selector
(speed)
Set to disc's speed.

3-

Hemove the
arm clamp.

Tcnearm

Cartridge

Tonearm

(The tape on side of
cartridge prevents the
stylus assembly from
shaking loose during
shipment.)

4 Remove the stylus protector.

Protector

5

Start/stop switch
(start/stop)

Press.

mat.)

arm rest

(The platter will start turning,
then play will start.)

(The tonearm won't move it
there is no disc on the platter

I When play ends

1, The tonearm will
automatically return to the

(the automatic return
feature).
2. Rotation will stop.

Press to stop the play.

Cuelng control (cueing)
Set to Z" to stop the play
temporarily.

Set to y" to resume the play.

m] is the standard mark torthe P-mount" plug-ln-connector
system. Products carrying this mark are interchangeable and
compatible with each other.

The lollowlng types ol dlsce should be played 1.

manually.

ODiscs other than 17- or 30-cm discs
OLightweight discs such as Sonosheets
0 Badly warped discs

1. Follow the steps1~4of the automatic play.
2, Set the cueing control to the 2 position.
3. Move the tonearm to the desired posltion
by hand.
(The platter will start turning.)
4. Set theouelng control to the "2 " position.
(Play wlll start.)

While the tonearm is moving. dont touch
the repeat switch or the tonearm.

. The platter may start turning or keep

turning in some cases like those listed

below. Press the start/stop switch to make

the platter stop.

'When the power cord is connected.

tlt the start/stop switch is pressed when
there is no disc on the platter mat.

1. Clamp the tonearm.

2, Attach the stylus
protector.

Tonearm
/

Protector