Technics SLQ 2 Owners Manual

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Technics

Turntable System

SL-QZ

Operating instructions

Before operating this 591 please read these instruchons completelyl

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We want to thank you for selecting the SL-Q2.

For optimum performance, we recommend that you read these instructions carefully.

Caution for safe use of
this apparatus

Caution
o This apparatus is double insulated. safety earth not re
quired.

Important .
o The wires in this malns lead are coloured in accordance
with the tollowing code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead at this ap-
paratus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows.
The wire which Is coloured BLUE must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured

RED. 2.

o This equipment should be disconnected from the mains

when not in use. 3.

Before use

Caution:

Never connect the AC power plug betore assembly has been
completed.

Attach the dust cover last, so that assembly and adjustments can
be made most conveniently.

I Checklist of parts
Turntable unit ............
Turntable platter .. . .
Turntable mat ....................
Dust cover. . ..
45-rpm adaptor
Balance weight ,.
Headshell/cartridge . . .. . .
Shellweight..................... ...................... 1

Assembly and set-up

l Installation of turntable platter

l. Place the turntable platter on the center spindle.
Note:
The rotor is connected to the underside of the turntable
platter. (The magnet oi the motor is attached to the turn-
table platter.) To maintain optimum performance, extra
care should be taken to prevent adhesion of dust or iron
filings to the magnet and not to damage the magnet by
dropping it.
Do not remove or loosen the screws Should the position
of the fixed magnet be altered by loosening the securing
screws, the rated performance of the unitcannot be guar-
anteed. (See Fig. 2.)

2. Place the turntable mat on the platter

Note:

After having placed the turntable mat on the turntable
platter. manually rotate the turntable platter clockmse
about 10 times

This will disengage the automatic mechanism from the
tonearm gear. which, in rare cases. may have moved out
oi its normal position during transportation

I Installation of headshell (See Fig. 3.)
Insert the headshell into the front end of the tubulararm, and
turn the locking nut clockwise (in the direction shown by the
arrow A"), with the headshell firmly held horizontally.

l Installation of balance weight (See Fig. 4.)
Place the balance weight on the rear shaft of the tonearm.

l Adjustments ol horizontal zero (0) balance and
stylus pressure
BLACK. 1.

Remove the stylus protector, if your cartridge has a detach-
able one. Be careful not to touch yourfingers to the stylus
tip.

Release the arm clamp and lift the tonearm from the arm
rest to free it.

Turn the entire balance weight clockmse (indicated by
the arrow A") or counterclockwise (indicated by the arrow
5") until the tonearm is approximately balanced horizon-
tally (lloats freely). (See Figs. 5 and 6.)

Note:

Fig. 6-1

Excessive forward advancement of the balance weight
causes the cartridge side to be lowered.

Fig. 6-2

Excessive backward retreatment of the balance weight
causes the cartridge side to be raised.

Fig. 6-3

Upon balancing between the balance weight and car-
tridge, the tonearm is held horizontal.

During the adjustment oi the horizontal zero (0) balance,
be careful that the stylus tip of the cartridge does not
contact the turntable met or turntable base

After the tonearm is horizontally zero (0) balanced. tem-
porarily retasten the tonearm with the arm clamp.

Hold the balance weight stationary with one hand as
shown in the picture. and rotate only the stylus-pressure
ring to bring the numeral 0" of the ring into alignment
with the center line on the tonearm rear shaft.

The adjustment of the horizontal zero (0) balance is now
completed.(5ee Fig. 7.)

Atter adjusting the horizontal zero (0) balance, turn the
balance weight clockwise in the direction 01 the arrow and
align to the correct stylus pressuretSee Fig. 8.)

(The stylus pressure of this unit is 1.75 9,)

Note:

Set the stylus pressure to the maximum recommended
value for your cartridge in cases where the record has an
extremely high recording level. or where the unit is operat-
ed in a room at low temperature, or in places in which the
unit is subjected to Vibrations

l Adjustment of anti-skating control
Set the anti»skating control knob to the same value as the
stylus pressure, (See Fig. 9.)

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Note:

when a cartridge with integral dust brush is used. tollow
the cartridge manulacturers recommendation for adjust-
ing both stylus pressure and antieskating torce.

I Installation at dust cover

Place the dust cover into position from directly above. holding
it at both sides. For detaching the dust cover. be certain first
to raise it as illustrated before removal. (See Fig. 10.)
Note:
Opening or closing 01 the dust cover during play should
be avoided, This may not only cause undesired vibrations.
but also result in skipping of the stylus.
It you must open the dust cover during play. do so as
gently as possrble.

Placement

Place the unit in a stable and horizontal position. where there
Is little or no vibration.

Locate the unit as tar away from the speakers as possible and
isolate the unlt from sound radiation trom them.

Do not place the unit where It Is exposed to direct sun. dust,
moisture or heat.

Keep it in a well ventilated place.

Connections

Connect the AC power plug (See Fig. 11.)
Connect the AC power plug to an AC wall socket.
Caution:
Make sure that the turntables AC line-voltage selector is
matched to your local voltage before connecting the AC
power plug.
Never connect to a DC socket.
it the preselected voltage is different trom your local
voltage. turn the AC line-voltage selector With a screw-
driver so that it corresponds to your local voltage.
The AC line-voltage selector is located under the turntable
platter

Connect the output terminals (See Fig. 11.)
Output terminals Amplitier or Receiver
L (White)-» -Channe|
R lFied)-> Channel
GND [Spade lug)-> Em
Note:
Be sure to connect the ground terminal iirmiy to the am-
plifier or receiver. ll this connection is not made or is
loose. a power source HUM will result.

How to operate

1. Place a record on the turntable mat,

2. Set the cn/oti switch to the on position (-). (See Fig. 12.)

Both the LED at the speed select button 33 (33-1/3 rpm)
and the strobe-illuminator should be illuminated
Note:
Since the unit has been designed to select 334 /3 rpm auto,
matically each time you push the on/ctf switch to on.
push the 45 rpm speed select button it you play a 457mm
record. (See Fig. 13.)

3. Remove the stylus protector, if your cartridge has a de-
tachable one.

4. Release the arm clamp.

5 Set the cueing iever to the up position. (See Fig. 14.)
6. Move the toncarm over the desired groove.
The turntable platter will start to rotate.

7. Set the cueing lever to the down posttion. (See Fig. 15.)
The tonearm will descend slowly onto the record and play
will begin.

8 When play is finished. the tonearm will automatically re
turn to the arm rest (auto-return), and the turntable platter
will stop rotation.

If the unit is not to be used tor some time, set the on/olf
SWitch to the "oil position (1).

Attach the stylus protector. if you have one. to guard the
stylus tip from damage.

How to stop play
Push the stop button. (See Fig. 16.)

The tonearm automatically returns to the arm rest. and the
turntable stops rotating.

How to suspend play
Set the cueing lever to the up position.

The stylus tip ol the cartridge will be lifted lrom the record.
When you play a 45-rpm record with a large center
hole

Place the 45-rpm adaptor on the center spindle. Push the
speed select button to the 45 position.

Replacement of parts

Replacement ot stylus (See Fig. 17.)

The unit is furnished With a diamond stylus

The lite oi the stylus differs depending on the conditions ol
use. but it is recommended that you replace the stylus at the
tirst srgn of wear. About 500 hours of use is an approximate
standard.

The replacement stylus tor the unit is the EPS-207ED.

t Remove the headshell/cartridge from the tubular arm,
Hold the stylus assembly with your fingers and withdraw
it slantwise. as shown in the picture.

Align the new stylus assembly with the square opening of
the cartridge main body. and push it into the opening
posrtively as far as it will go

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Installation at cartridge (See Fig. 18.)
When you install a cartridge. refer to the operation instruc-
tions 01 that cartridge.
During installation. attach the stylus protector to guard the
stylus tip from damage.
1. Connect the lead Wires to the cartridge terminals,
The terminals of most cartridges are colour coded. Con~
nect each lead wire to the terminal of the colour
White (L+).... . Lett channel+
Blue (L-) . Lettchannels
Red (Fir). Right channel+
Green (R ) ......... Right channel-
2. install a cartridge to the headshati. and tighten it with
screws provided with the cartridge
Note:
Use the shell weight only fora light weight cartridge.
(Less than 6.0 g).

Adjustment ot overhang (See Fig. 19.)

The overhang ct this unit is 15 mm.

Loosen the mounting screws and move the cartridge forward
or backward until the distance beween the stylus tip and the
plug becomes 52 mm (2- -3/64") as shown in the picture.
Tighten the mounting screws without moving the cartridge.
Adjust horizontal zero balance stylus pressure and arm- -litt
height whenever you change the cartridge