Technics SL-100C User Manual

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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check
points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, contact your dealer.
No power.

Is the AC mains lead plugged in?

Plug the mains lead in firmly. (

12)
There is power but no sound.
Sound is weak.

Are connections to the amplifier/receiver’s PHONO terminals correct?

Connect the PHONO cables to the amplifier’s PHONO input terminals. (

12)
Left and right sounds are reversed.

Are the stereo connection cable connections to the amplifier or receiver reversed?

Double check all connections. (

12)

Are connections of the head shell’s lead wires to the cartridge terminals correct?

Double check all connections. (

21)
Humming is heard during play.

Are there other appliances or their AC mains lead near the stereo connection cable?

Separate the appliances and their AC mains lead from this unit.

Is the earth lead connected?

Make sure the earth lead is correctly connected. (
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12)
The indicator on the speed select button [33] or [45] blinks.
Perform the following operations when the indicator on the speed select button [33] or [45] blinks.
The symptom may be improved.

Press [ ] to OFF.

Pull out the power plug, wait for three seconds or more, and then insert the plug again.

Press [ ] to turn the unit on and press [START-STOP] to rotate the turntable.

If the indicator on the speed select button blinks again, check which one is blinking and contact our
service representative.
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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)