Panasonic Technics SL-1800

Tonearm section
Highly sensitive universal tonearm.
Highly
sensitive
universal
tonearm
of
the
gimbal
suspension
system
in
which
precision
pivot
bearings
are
employed
at
the
horizontal and vertical journals of the tonearm has made it
possible to realize arm friction of 7 mg. Theretore, the
performance of the high-compliance cartridge can be fully
realized.
Furthermore,
the
tonearm
base
is
integrally
forme
with
a
die-
cast zinc alloy
finish
of high specific
gravity
to lend sutticient
strength
and
weight
and
thus
completely
eliminates
undesirable
vibrations.
Diecast aluminum head shell.
The head shell integrally formed by strong diecast aluminum
for reduction in weight 18 protected !rom harmful head shell
resonance. Addit the head shell terminals are gold
plated for prevention of contact faults at replacement
Mviscous damped cueing.
To prevent damage to the stylus tip and records liable to
take place during operation of the tonearm.a cueing device
damped with viscous oil is adopted.
Since the tonearm can be raised or lowered through operation of
the lever, location of a desired playing portion or temporary
suspension of the playing are conveniently achieved
i Anti-skating control.
Proper outside force can be applied by such a simple opera
tion as aligning the knob with the same valve as the stylus
pressure, thus cancelling the skating force harmful to the stylus
Mi Low-capacitance phono cables that will not impair the high-
frequency
characteristics
of
the
cartridg:
Specifications
Turntable section
™ Direct Drive Turntable
Drive method Direct Drive
‘Motor Back Electromotive Force Frequency
Generator servo OC motor
‘employing one chip IC
‘Aluminum die-cast, 33 em (13")
33-1/3 and 45 rpm
Individual adjustment controls, 10%
agustment range
0.025% W.A.MS, (JIS C5521)
£0.035% Weighted zero to peak
(OIN 45507),
=50 dB (DIN 45539)
=73 4B (DIN 455998)
Pitch controls
Wow and tlutter
Universal tubular arm, static-
balance’ type
Effective length 239 mm (9-1/16")
Overhang 15 mm (19/32")
Friction 7 mg (horizontally and vertically)
Effective m 22.9(6.0 g cartridge weight
175 gstylus pressure)
Tracking error angle
mm (5-45/64”) Irom]
the cent
within 61° (se point of $5 J
Within +3° (2 point of 145
mm (2-2/16") from.
the centre
Otset angle as
Adjustable stylus
range
to
39
(stylus
pressure
direct
reading type)
Cartridge weight Stottg
Head shell weight 959
General
—
=
AC
120
V. $0 0r 60
Hz
sw
Dimensions 125 «48.3 96.9 cm
(HW xD) (4-15/16 * 17-12/16 x 14.9/16 inches)
Weight
85
kg
(18.7
Ibs.)
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate,
‘Specifications subject to change without notice.
Matsushita
Electric
of
Canada
Limited
40 Ronson
Drive,
Rexdale,
Ontario,
M9W
1B5
Telephone: (416) 248-5551
Printed in Japan