Technics SL-100C User Manual

Getting started
1717
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.
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.
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.
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 screw
Armlift
Arm clamp
3
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K
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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)