Technics SL-10 User Manual

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Direct Drive Automatic Turntable System
Specifications
General
Power supply:
Power consumption:
Dimensions:
(Wx H x D)
Weight:
Turntable section
Type:
Drive method:
Motor:
Drive control method:
Turntable platter:
Turntable speeds:
Speed deviation:
Wow and flutter:
Rumble:
Tonearm section
Type:
Technics
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
~ 110-120/220-240V , 50Hz or 60Hz
DC 12 V (DC input jack)
20 W (AC)
6 W (DC)
31.5 x 8.8 x 31.5cm
(12-1/2” x 3-1/2” x 12-1/2")
6.5 kg (14.3 Ib.)
Quartz direct drive
Automatic turntable
Auto start/Auto lead-in
Auto return
Auto stop
Repeat play
Auto speed select
Auto size select
2-speed search functions
Record presence detection
Direct drive
Brushless DC motor
Quartz-phase-locked control
Aluminum die-cast
Diameter 30 cm (12 inches)
33-1/3 rpm and 45 rpm
Auto speed select
(Manual selection possible)
Within +0.002%
0.012% WRMS*
0.025% WRMS (JIS C5521)
+0.035% peak (IEC 98A Weighted)
*Measured by obtaining signal from built-in frequency
generator of motor assembly.
—56 dB (IEC 98A Unweighted)
—78 dB (IEC 98A Weighted)
Dynamic balanced type
Linear tracking tonearm
4-pivot gimbal suspension
~ SL-10
(XG), (XGF), (XGB),
(XAL), (E), (XA), (XGE)
Areas
Effective length:
Tracking error angle:
Effective mass:
Resonance frequency:
Tonearm drive motor:
Cartridge section
Type:
Cantilever:
Damper
Frequency response:
Output voltage:
Channel separation:
Channel balance:
DC resistance:
Impedance:
Compliance (dynamic):
Vertical tracking angle:
Stylus pressure range:
Stylus tip:
Effective mass:
Weight:
Replacement cartridge:
MC pre-preamp section
Rumble:
Frequency response:
Output level:
Overall distortion:
*(XG) is available in European.
*(XGF) is available in France.
*(XGB) is available in Belgium.
*(XAL) is available in Australia.
*(E) is available in Scandinavia.
*{XA) is available in Asia, Latin America, Middle East
and Africa.
*(XGE) is available in United Kingdom.
105 mm (3-31/32'')
Within +0.1°
9 g (including cartridge)
12 Hz
Coreless DC motor
Moving coil stereo cartridge
Coreless twin-ring coil type
Pure boron pipe
TTDD (Technics Temperature
Defense Damper)
10 Hz to 60 kHz
10 Hz to 10 kHz +0.5 dB
0.2 mV at 1 kHz,
5 cm/s. zero to peak lateral velocity
(0.56 mV at 1 kHz, 10 cm/s. zero to
peak 45° velocity [DIN 45 500] )
More than 25.dB at 1 kHz
More than 20 dB at 10 kHz
Within 1 dB at 1 kHz
302
300 Pure resistance
12 x 10° cm/dyne at 100 Hz
20°
1.25 +0.25 g (12.5 +2.5 mN)
0.2 x 0.7 mil (5 x 8um)
Elliptical stylus
Block diamond tip
0.23 mg
6.0 g (cartridge only)
EPS-310MC
—70 dB (IHF A)
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB
2.5 mV
0.02% {connected to Technics
SU-70AII)
Matsushita Electric Trading Co., Ltd.
P.O. Box 288, Central Osaka Japan

Technics SL-10 Specifications

General

Drive Method	Direct Drive
Turntable Platter	Aluminum die-cast
Speeds	33 1/3 and 45 rpm
Wow and Flutter	0.025% WRMS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	78 dB
Tracking Force	1.25g ± 0.25g
Weight	6.5 kg
Output Voltage	0.2 mV
Tonearm Type	Dynamic Balanced Linear Tracking
Cartridge	EPC-310MC
Dimensions	315 x 88 x 315 mm

Summary

Specifications

Disassembly Instructions - Initial Steps

How to Remove the Cartridge

How to Remove the Turntable

How to Remove the Lower Cover

Disassembly Instructions - Component Removal

How to Remove the Upper Cover

How to Remove Drive P.C.B.

How to Remove Control and Operation P.C.B.

How to Remove the Tone Arm

Disassembly and Installation Procedures

Adjustments - Basic Operations

Automatic Start Position Adjustment

How to adjust the tonearm's auto start position.

Automatic Return Position Adjustment

How to adjust the tonearm's auto return function.

Stylus Pressure Adjustment

Procedure for setting the correct stylus tracking force.

Tone Arm Adjustments

Tone Arm Mechanical Center Adjustment

Adjusting the tonearm's mechanical alignment and balance.

Tone Arm Servo Circuit Sensitivity Adjustment

Adjusting the sensitivity of the tonearm's servo control system.

Servo and Electrical Adjustments

Minimum Servo Circuit Sensitivity Adjustment

Adjusting the minimum sensitivity of the servo circuit.

Electrical Center Adjustment of Arm

Setting the electrical center for the tonearm.

Servo Sensitivity Adjustment

Offset Angle Adjustment

Schematic Diagram

Terminal Guide and IC Information

Replacement Parts List (Electric Parts)