Technics SL-100C User Manual

16
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.
Adjustment
(continued)
Index line
Arm-height
adjuster

Use the chart below as reference to find the
appropriate position mark for the height of
your cartridge.
2
Adjust the height with the arm-
height adjuster.
Adjust the arm height until the tone arm
becomes parallel to the record.


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
(Released) (Locked)
Arm lock
2
4
6
2
4
6

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.

When checking the index line of the Arm-
height adjuster, check with your eyes on the
same level.
Cartridge height
(H) in millimeters
Height control
position
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
0
1
2
3
4
5
6

Height of the accessory cartridge H = 17.2 (mm)
(
Height control position : 3.2
)
(When you use the accessory head shell)
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Technics SL-100C Specifications

General

Drive Method	Direct Drive
Turntable Speeds	33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
Platter	Aluminum Die-cast
Tonearm Type	Static Balance
Phono Output	Yes
Weight	9.9 kg
Motor	Brushless DC Motor
Wow and Flutter	0.025% W.R.M.S.
Effective Tonearm Length	230 mm
Overhang	15 mm
Headshell Weight	7.6 g
Power Supply	AC120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	8 W
Starting Torque	1.5 kgf·cm
Tracking Error Angle	Within 2° 32'
Tonearm Height Adjustment Range	0-6 mm
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Cartridge Weight Range	5.6 - 12.0g (without auxiliary weight), 14.3 - 20.7g (including headshell)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	78dB (DIN-B)