SL-100C Direct Drive Turntable System
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Specifications:
- Model: SL-100C
- Drive System: Direct Drive
- Motor Type: Coreless Direct Drive Motor
- Tonearm: Highly Sensitive with Auto lift-up Function
Product Usage Instructions:
Before Use:
Thank you for purchasing the Technics SL-100C Direct Drive
Turntable System. Please read the safety precautions, check the
included accessories, and familiarize yourself with the parts names
before getting started.
Getting Started:
Follow these steps to set up your turntable:
- Put the player together according to the manual.
- Fit the turntable mat securely.
- Attach the headshell and balance weight.
- Connect the turntable to an integrated amplifier or component
system. - Install the dust cover.
Adjustment:
Make the following adjustments for optimal performance:
- Check horizontal balance, stylus pressure, anti-skating,
tonearm height, and armlift height.
Playing Back:
To play records, follow these steps:
- Place a record on the turntable.
- Start the platter rotation.
- Lift up the tonearm and gently place the stylus on the record
to start playback.
FAQ:
Q: Do I need to replace any parts of the direct drive
motor?
A: No, the direct drive motor in the SL-100C does not require
any parts replacement or maintenance.
Q: How do I adjust the tonearm height?
A: You can adjust the tonearm height by following the
instructions provided in the manual under the Adjustment
section.
Q: What is the auto lift-up function for the tonearm?
A: The auto lift-up function automatically raises the tonearm at
the end of a record playback to prevent damage to your records.
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SL-100C
Direct Drive Turntable System Operating Instructions
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At Technics we understand that the listening experience is not purely about technology but the magical and emotional relationship between people and music. We want people to experience music as it was originally intended and enable them to feel the emotional impact that enthuses and delights them. Through delivering this experience we want to support the development and enjoyment 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
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Before use
Getting started
Introduction
Table of contents
Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. About descriptions in these operating instructions
– Pages to be referred to are indicated as “( 00)”.
– The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.
Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre
For customers within the UK: 0333 222 8777 For customers within Ireland: 01 447 5229 MondayFriday 9:00 am 5:00 pm, (Excluding
public holidays). For further support on your product, please visit our
website: www.technics.com/uk/
Before use
Safety precautions …………………………………. 04 Accessories …………………………………………… 07 Parts Name …………………………………………… 08
Getting started
Putting the player together ……………………… 10 Before fitting the turntable…………………. 11 Fitting the turntable ………………………….. 11
Features
Coreless direct drive motor to achieve high precision, stable rotation and high reliability
Stable rotation is achieved by combining the coreless direct drive motor that reduces minute vibration during rotation with the motor control technology that switches the drive mode depending on the operational status of the motor.
In addition to providing superior performance, the direct drive motor requires no parts replacement or maintenance.
Fitting the turntable mat ……………………. 11 Attaching the head shell…………………….. 11 Attaching the balance weight……………… 11 To remove turntable………………………….. 11 Connections and installation ……………………. 12 Connecting to an integrated amplifier or
component system ……………………………12 Installation ………………………………………. 13 Fit the dust cover………………………………. 13 Adjustment …………………………………………… 14
High-precision bearings for highly sensitive tone arm
The machine-cut, high-precision bearing used in the tone arm bearing with gimbal suspension allows for high initial response sensitivity and accurate record tracking.
Auto lift-up function to automatically lift up the tone arm
This unit is equipped with an auto lift-up function to automatically lift up the tone arm as a record finishes playing.
Horizontal balance ……………………………. 14 Stylus pressure …………………………………. 14 Anti-skating……………………………………… 15 Tone arm height……………………………….. 16 Armlift height…………………………………… 17
Playing back
Playing records………………………………………. 18
Complete package, including the following, to enjoy playing back records
High-quality VM type cartridge
Maintenance
Maintenance…………………………………………. 20 Replacing the cartridge …………………………… 21 Troubleshooting guide ……………………………. 22 Specifications ………………………………………… 23
Playing back
Maintenance
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Safety precautions
Warning
Unit
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, – Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. – Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. – Use only the recommended accessories. – Do not remove covers. – Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. – Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit. – Do not place heavy items on this unit.
AC mains lead
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, – Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit. – Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. – Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead. – Do not handle the plug with wet hands. – Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug. – Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock. – An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earth connection.
Caution
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 unit becomes hot while it is on.
Placement
Place this unit on an even surface. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage, – Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated. – Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items. – Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. Ensure that the placement location is sturdy enough to accommodate the weight of this unit ( 23). Do not lift or carry this unit by holding the knobs. Doing so may cause this unit to fall, resulting in personal injury or malfunction of this unit. Keep any IC card or magnetic card such as a credit card away from the turntable. – Otherwise the IC card or magnetic card may become unusable due to the magnetic effect.
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Before use
Caution for AC Mains Lead
(For the AC mains plug of three pins)
For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three
pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 10-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating
of 10-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA
or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark on the body of the fuse.
or the BSI mark
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
must 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 follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Figure A
Figure B
Fuse cover
2.Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
Figure A
Fuse (10 ampere)
Figure B
Fuse (10 ampere)
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Safety precautions (continued)
Disposal of Old Equipment Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old 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 this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
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Before use
Accessories
In order to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment has been disassembled. Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Some accessories parts are supplied in a bag.)
Turntable (1 pc.) (TYL0359)
Turntable mat (1 pc.) (RGS0008A)
Dust cover (1 pc.) (TTFA0457)
EP record adaptor (1 pc.) (TPH0339)
Balance weight (1 pc.) (TYL0361)
Head shell with cartridge (1 pc.) (TYL0576)
PHONO cable (1pc.) PHONO earth lead (1pc.)
(TAQ0036)
AC mains lead (1 pc.) (K2CT3YY00096)
The head shell comes with a cartridge equivalent to “Audio-Technica AT-VM95C”.
The model numbers of the accessories are as of July 2024. 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 lead except the supplied
one. Keep the cartridge, nuts, screws and washers out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. The stylus is a consumable item. When replacing, purchase Audio-Technica “AT-VMN95C”.
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Parts Name
Numbers such as ( 00) indicate reference pages. Front
START-STOP button ( 18)
ON/OFF (power) [ ] ( 18)
Tone arm ( 14,16) Locking nut ( 11,21) Head shell ( 11,21) Centre spindle ( 10)
Arm clamp ( 14) Arm rest ( 14)
Cue lever ( 14,19)
Balance weight ( 11) Stylus pressure control ( 14)
Arm lock ( 16)
Speed select buttons ( 18)
Turntable ( 10) Turntable mat ( 10)
Cartridge ( 6,18,21) Stylus ( 6,18,21)
Anti-skating control ( 15) Arm-height adjuster ( 16)
Insulator ( 13)
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Before use
Back Dust cover fitting part ( 13)
AC ( ) input terminal ( 12) Auto lift-up switch ( 19) PHONO output terminal ( 12) PHONO earth terminal ( 12)
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Putting the player together
In order to prevent damage during shipping, some of the equipment has been disassembled. Put the player together in the following order.
Attention Before setting up, put on the stylus guard to protect the stylus tip ( 18), return the tone 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.
Turntable mat
Turntable
Handle carefully as this is heavy.
Board
Balance weight
Centre spindle
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Head shell
Before fitting the turntable
1 Remove the magnet cover from the turntable. There is a magnet and its cover on the back side of the turntable. Remove the magnet cover before fitting to the main unit.
Back side of the turntable
Magnet cover
Attaching the head shell
4 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
Getting started
Magnet
Fixing screw
Attention
Keep any magnetic-sensitive object such as a magnetic card and watch away from the magnet.
Prevent the turntable from hitting the main unit or falling off. Prevent dust 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 with a soft cloth.
Fitting the turntable mat
3 Lay the turntable mat on the turntable.
Attaching the balance weight
5 Attach the balance weight to the rear of the tone arm. Balance weight
Note The inside of the balance weight is greased.
To remove the turntable
As shown in the figure on the right, set your fingers in the two holes on the turntable, hold the centre spindle down and remove the turntable upward.
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Connections and installation
Turn off all units and disconnect the AC mains lead from the socket before making any connections.
Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections are completed. Be sure to connect the PHONO earth lead. Otherwise mains hum may occur. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.
Connecting to an integrated amplifier or component system
1 Turn off the unit and the connected device, and disconnect the AC mains leads from the socket.
2 Connect the PHONO cable and PHONO earth lead to the PHONO input terminals of the connected equipment. You will not have adequate volume or sound quality if the connected amplifier has no PHONO input terminals.
3 Connect the AC mains lead.
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)
Amplifier (not included)
Back of main unit
PHONO
PHONO EARTH
R
L
PHONO
OUT
R
L
AC mains lead
Insert the AC mains lead up to a point just before the round hole.
PHONO earth lead PHONO cable
To a household mains socket
Attention
Tighten the PHONO earth terminal using a Phillips head screwdriver.
Note
Stanby/on switch [ ] (OFF/ON) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. Remove the plug from the mains socket if you will not be using the unit for an extended period of time. Place the unit so that the plug can be easily removed.
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Getting started
Installation
Install the unit on a horizontal surface
protected from vibrations.
Keep this unit as far as possible from speakers.
Adjusting the height to make the
unit horizontal
Increases the height
Reduces the height
Raise the main unit to turn the insulators and adjust the height. Clockwise: Reduces the height. Anti-clockwise: Increases the height.
Attention
Do not turn the insulators too far. Doing so may cause them to come off or damage them.
Fit the dust cover
1 Hold the dust cover with both hands and insert it into the dust cover fitting parts ( 9) on the player. To remove the dust cover, keep it open and lift it straight above.
Notes for installation
Before you move the unit, turn the unit off, pull out the power plug and disconnect all connected devices.
Ensure the unit is not exposed to direct sunlight, dust, humidity, and heat from a heating appliance.
This unit may pick up interference from a radio if there is one nearby. Keep the unit as far as possible from a radio.
Do not install the unit on a heat source. Avoid a place with large temperature variations. Avoid a place with frequent condensation. Avoid an unstable place. Do not put an object on the unit. Do not install the unit in a confined space
such as a book shelf. Install the unit at a position well away from
walls or other devices to ensure 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 bottle surface. This phenomenon is called “condensation”. Conditions causing condensation Rapid temperature change (caused by
moving from a warm place to a cold place or vice versa, rapid cooling or heating, or direct exposure to cooled air) High humidity in a room with much steam, etc. Rainy season Condensation may damage the unit. If it has occurred, turn the unit off and leave it until it adapts to the ambient temperature (approximately 2 to 3 hours).
Attention
Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it with the arm clamp before you attach or detach the dust cover.
Remove the dust cover while playing. When inserting the dust cover, prevent the tip
of the hinges from hitting and damaging the main unit.
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Adjustment
Horizontal balance
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”.
1 Free the tone arm from the arm rest and adjust horizontal balance by turning the balance weight.
Hold the tone arm and turn the balance
weight in the arrow direction to adjust
the balance until the arm is approximately
horizontal.
Take care not to allow the stylus tip
Balance weight
to touch the turntable or main unit.
Hold here to turn
Stylus pressure
Preparation Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it
with the arm clamp.
1 Turn the stylus pressure control until “0” comes to the centre line
of the rear of the tone arm.
Hold the balance weight still while doing this.
Stylus pressure control
Hold here to turn
Balance weight
Centre line
Arm clamp Arm rest Cue lever
Anti-skating control
Balanced and the tone arm is parallel to the turntable.
The balance weight is too far forward.
The balance weight is too far back.
Arm clamp
Note Stylus pressure of the supplied cartridge:
1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g standard) When using a separately sold cartridge, refer
to the user’s guide for your cartridge for the appropriate stylus pressure.
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Getting started
2 Turn the balance weight to adjust to the appropriate stylus 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.
Balance weight Hold here to turn Turns together
Anti-skating
1 Turn the anti-skating control to adjust it to the same value as the stylus pressure control.
Centre line
Note For stylus pressures 3 g and above, adjust
anti-skating control to “3”.
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Adjustment (continued)
Tone arm height
Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you are using makes it necessary.
Preparation Put a record on the turntable.
1 Release the arm lock.
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 marked on the arm height adjuster.
Arm lock (Released)
(Locked)
Arm-height adjuster
2 Adjust the height with the armheight adjuster.
Adjust the arm height until the tone arm becomes parallel to the record.
Use the chart below as reference to find the
appropriate position mark for the height of your cartridge.
(When you use the accessory head shell)
Cartridge height Height control
(H) in millimeters
position
14
0
15
1
16
2
17
3
18
4
19
5
20
6
Height of the accessory cartridge H = 17.2 (mm) Height control position : 3.2
Index line
When checking the index line of the Armheight adjuster, check with your eyes on the same level.
When you don’t know the cartridge
height (H) or when you don’t use the accessory head shell
Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp. Lower 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
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Getting started
3 After arm height adjustment is finished, lock the tone arm by turning the arm lock knob. Be sure to turn the arm lock knob to the end as shown in the figure below. You may need to apply some force to do so.
“/5*4,”5*/(
Attention Be careful not to damage the stylus 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.
Armlift height
Make an adjustment according to your cartridge if necessary.
Preparation
Put a record on the turntable. Remove the stylus cover ( 18), taking care
not to damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp. Lift the cue lever and move the tone arm over the 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 the arm clamp and while pressing the armlift down with your finger, turn the screw to adjust the height.
Turning the screw clockwise lowers the armlift.
Turning the screw anti-clockwise raises the armlift.
Armlift
Armlift screw Arm clamp
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Playing records
Preparation
1 Put a record (not included) on the turntable. 2 Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp.
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.
Indicator
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 blinking, press [ ] to turn the unit off, fit the turntable and then press [ ] to turn the unit on.
Turn the unit on or off with the volume on the connected device set to the minimum.
Centre spindle
1
3·4
1
2
2
Speed select buttons
2
Indicators
Removing the stylus cover
Remove the stylus cover by sliding it straight and slowly in the cartridge front direction while taking care not to damage the stylus.
Cartridge
Attaching the stylus cover
Hold the stylus cover firmly from both sides, align with the front of the cartridge,
and attach by sliding it slowly while taking care not to damage the stylus.
Stylus cover
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3 Lift the cue lever and move the tone arm over the record.
Cue lever
4 Lower the cue lever slowly. The tone arm moves down slowly. Play starts.
To temporarily stop play
Lift the cue lever. The stylus lifts off the record. To start play again, lower the cue lever.
When play finishes
After lifting the cue lever to return the tone
arm to the arm rest, lower it completely.
Press [START-STOP].
The electronic brake gently stops the turntable.
Press [ ] to turn the unit off. Clamp the tone arm with the arm clamp. Put the stylus cover back on (to protect the
stylus tip).
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 lift-up, be sure to perform the
steps to described above in “When play
finishes”.
Attention
Depending on the record, it may take some time (approximately 60 seconds) after the play finishes for the auto lift-up to operate, or it may operate while the record is still playing. If the tone arm is lifted during play, set the auto lift-up switch to “OFF”.
The auto lift-up function may not operate normally. For the auto lift-up function to operate normally, the cue lever must be completely lowered after the tone arm is returned to the arm rest following the end of play.
Auto lift-up
switch
When playing EP records
Press the speed select button [45] ([45] lights).
Fit the EP record adaptor over the centre spindle.
When playing SP (78 rpm) records
Press the speed select buttons [33] and [45] at the same time (78 rpm: [33] and [45] light).
When using a record stabilizer
(not included)
See the instruction manual of the record stabilizer.
Maximum weight: 1 kg
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Playing back
Maintenance
Care of the parts
Thoroughly clean dust off the stylus and record. Take off the head shell with the cartridge and
clean the stylus using a soft brush. Brush from the base to the tip. Use a record cleaner to keep your records clean.
Head shell terminals
Wipe the head shell terminals occasionally. Wipe the head shell terminals with a soft cloth and fit the head shell to the tone arm.
Turn the amplifier volume down or turn the amplifier off before fitting or removing the head shell. Damage to your speakers can occur if the head shell is moved while the volume is turned up.
Moving the unit
Repackage the unit in the packaging it came in. Keep the packaging materials without taking them to pieces after taking out the goods. If you no longer have the packaging, do the following: Take off the turntable and turntable mat and
carefully wrap them. Remove the head shell and balance weight
from the tone arm and carefully wrap them. Clamp the tone arm with the arm clamp and
tape it in place. Carefully wrap the main unit in a blanket or
paper.
Repackaging
Cleaning the dust cover and
cabinet
Wipe the dust cover and cabinet with a soft cloth. Do not touch the board while cleaning. Otherwise, the player may fail. When dirt is heavy, wring a wet cloth tightly to wipe the dirt, and then wipe it with a soft cloth. Do not use solvents including benzene,
thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergent, a chemical wiper, etc. 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.
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Before repackaging,
remove the balance
weight and insert the
tone arm support
under the tone arm.
WEEE symbol
Disposal of the product outside the EU countries
This symbol is valid within the EU only. Contact a local governmental office or your dealer to confirm a right manner of disposal.
Replacing the cartridge
The cartridge can be replaced with one of your preference.
Removing the supplied cartridge
2 Adjust the overhang.
Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.
1 Attach the stylus cover (18) and loosen the locking nut to remove the tone arm from the head shell.
2 Loosen the cartridge mounting screws to remove the supplied cartridge from the head shell. Use a commercially available mini flat screwdriver (4 mm). Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.
3 Remove the leads from the terminals. Be careful not to cut the leads.
Locking nut
M ove the cartridge to adjust the overhang
in such a way that the stylus tip is at 52 mm from the head shell mounting end, as shown in the figure below.
Stylus tip
52 mm
The cartridge should be parallel on the shell
head when viewed from the top and side (the illustration is the top view).
Head shell
Cartridge
Screw for cartridge
Lead wire
Attaching the cartridge
1 Attach a cartridge tentatively. Follow the instructions of the replacement cartridge to correctly attach it to the head shell, and tighten the screws lightly. If the mounting screws are included in the cartridge, use them. When playing SP records, use a cartridge for SP records. Use a commercially available mini flat screwdriver (4 mm). Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.
(Example)
Screw for cartridge
Washers Cartridge Stylus
Nuts
Head shell
Lead wire
Terminal
(Lead wire) (Terminal) Red R+ (Red)
Green R- (Green) White L+ (White) Blue L- (Blue)
Tighten the screw for cartridge.
Be careful not to allow the cartridge to slip out of place. Screw for cartridge
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
Attention Store the removed screws, washers and nuts in
such a way that they do not get lost.
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Maintenance
Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, contact your dealer.
No power.
Is the AC mains lead plugged in? Plug the mains lead in firmly. ( 12)
There is power but no sound. Sound is weak.
Are connections to the amplifier/receiver’s PHONO terminals correct? Connect the PHONO cables to the amplifier’s PHONO input terminals. ( 12)
Left and right sounds are reversed.
Are the stereo connection cable connections to the amplifier or receiver reversed? Double check all connections. ( 12)
Are connections of the head shell’s lead wires to the cartridge 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 when the indicator on the speed select button [33] or [45] blinks. The symptom may be improved.
Press [ ] to OFF. Pull out the power plug, wait for three seconds or more, and then insert the plug again. Press [ ] to turn the unit on and press [START-STOP] to rotate the turntable.
If the indicator on the speed select button blinks again, check which one is blinking and contact our service representative.
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Specifications
General
Power supply
AC 110 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
8.0 W (ON) Approx. 0.2 W (OFF)
Dimensions (W×H×D)
453 x 169 x 372 mm
Mass
Approx. 9.9 kg
Operating temperature range
0 °C to +40 °C
Operating humidity range
35 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)
Turntable section
Drive method
Direct drive
Motor
Brushless DC motor
Turntable platter
Aluminum diecast Diameter: 332 mm Weight: About 2.0 kg (including rubber sheet)
Turntable speeds 33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm
Starting torque 0.18 N·m (1.8 kg·cm)
Build-up characteristics
0.7 s. from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm
Braking 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
0 6 mm
adjustment range
Stylus pressure 0 4 g (direct reading) adjustment range
Head shell weight Approx. 7.6 g
Applicable cartridge weight range
5.6 12.0 g 14.3 20.7 g (including the head shell)
Shell terminal
ø1.2 mm 4 pin terminal
Cartridge section
Type
VM type
Output voltage 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
Mass
6.1 g
Stylus pressure 1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Maintenance
23
Ecodesign Information
Regulation (EU) 2023/826 Manufacturer’s name
Panasonic Corporation
Product type Model No.
DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE SYSTEM
SL-100C
Power consumption in off mode (W or Not Applicable)
0.2 W
Power consumption in standby mode (W or Not Applicable)
Not Applicable
Power consumption in networked standby mode(s) (W or Not Applicable)
Not Applicable
Default time to switch to off mode (minutes or Not Applicable)
Not Applicable
Default time to switch to standby mode (minutes or Not Applicable)
Not Applicable
Default time to switch to networked standby mode(s) (minutes or Not Applicable)
Not Applicable
Power consumption in networked standby if all wired network ports are connected and all wireless network ports are activated (W or Not Applicable
Not Applicable)
Guidance on how to activate and deactivate wireless network ports (See user manual or Not Applicable)
Not Applicable
Headquarter Address :
Panasonic Corporation 1006 Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka 571-8501, Japan
Importer for UK :
Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RT
Authorized Representative in Europe : Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Panasonic Corporation
Web Site: https://www.panasonic.com
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Documents / Resources
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Technics SL-100C Direct Drive Turntable System [pdf] Instruction Manual 100C, SL-100C Direct Drive Turntable System, Direct Drive Turntable System, Drive Turntable System, Turntable System |