Technics SL-1500C User Manual

Getting started
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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 (
5
/
16
” to
33
/
64
”) .
2
Return the tone arm to the arm
rest and fix it with the arm clamp.
Turn the adjustment screw.

Turning the screw clockwise lowers the
armlift.

Turning the screw anti-clockwise raises
the armlift.
Armlift
screw
Armlift
Arm clamp
0
3
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Technics SL-1500C Specifications

General

Drive Method	Direct Drive
Wow and Flutter	0.025% WRMS
Platter	Aluminum Die-cast
Phono EQ	Built-in
Weight	9.9 kg
Motor	Brushless DC Motor
Effective Tonearm Length	230 mm
Overhang	15 mm
Phono Output	Yes
Line Output	Yes
Auto Lift	Yes
USB Output	No
Bluetooth	No
Power Supply	AC 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Turntable Speeds	33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm
Tonearm Type	Static Balance
Cartridge	Ortofon 2M Red
Dimensions	453 x 169 x 372 mm
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	78 dB