Technics Quartz SL-10 - Troubleshooting Guide

_ Troubleshooting guide
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@ Unit does not turn on when stand-by switch is pressed (no
power).
The speed indicator, tonearm indicator, LED illuminator, and
stroboscope do not light up.
Stand-by switch is turned on but there is no sound (during
record play).
Auto-play does not begin when start button is pressed.
Volume is too low.
There is a hum.
Auto-return occurs during record play.
Record sounds scratchy and/or muffled.
During auto-play, the stylus does not drop into the lead-in
grooves.
Tonearm does not automatically return to the start position
at the end of record.
Stylus skips grooves.
e Power cord not plugged in.
«Power cord is loose or disconnected from AC terminals.
®The amp is not turned on.
(This applies when the SL-10 is plugged into amp’s
“switched” AC outlet.)
e Packing screws and spacers have not been removed.
e Speaker cords are disconnected.
Phono output cords are disconnected fromamp’s phono input
jacks.
ePhono output cords are disconnected from the SL-10 phono
output jacks.
®Amp’s tape monitor switch is set to “tape” position.
eAmp’s input source selector is set to “tuner” or “aux”.
eAmp’s speaker selector is at “off” position.
®Amp’s volume is turned all the way down.
e The tonearm is locked.
e The record is transparent.
e The MM/MC cartridge select button is MM(m).
®Amp muting is on.
e Ground is not connected.
e The turntable is too close to the amplifier.
«A voltage drop in the AC mains supply due to lightning or
other damage. This is not an indication of damage to the
turntable.
eRecord is scratched or damaged.
e Record is dusty or dirty.
«Stylus tip is dusty
eStylus tip is worn.
e The record diameter does not conform to industry standards.
eRecord does not conform to industry standard dimensions.
e Cabinet is not locked shut.
e Record is warped.
e Turntable is placed where it easily picks up vibrations.
e Dust or dirt is on the stylus tip.
e Check all connections.
eTurn on amp.
Remove packing material.
Connect speaker cables. Check correct polarity (+ and —).
Connect phono output cords. Check correct L and R
connections.
eMake connection secure.
eSet to “source” when not playing tapes.
#Set to “phono”.
eSet to “main” or “remote”.
eTurn up volume.
e Unlock the tonearm.
¢ Use the light-block sheets.
e Turn on the MM/MC cartridge select button (=)
eSet to 0 dB or off.
e Connect to amp's GND terminal.
e Try reversing the AC power plug in the wall socket
ePlace the turntable further away from the power amp (or
integrated amp). '
e This is the same as normal auto-return, so press the start
button to begin record play again.
Adjust amp's tone controls to cut out high-range noise.
eUse a record cleaner to remove dust ard dirt from grooves.
«Use the accessory brush to clean stylus tip
elf there is still noise when a good new record is played, you
should replace the cartridge or stylus.
Follow manual cueing procedure.
Press the stop button.
eCheck to see that there is not anything stuck between upper
and lower halves of cabinet. Shut cabinet all the way so you
hear a distinct clicking sound.
eCheck for warps and try another record.
#Set the turntable ina position where it will be less susceptible
to external vibrations.
eSet the stylus pressure to 1.5 g.
eClean stylus tip with accessory brush.