Technics SL-1600MK2 User Manual

We want to thank you for selecting the SL-1600MK2/
SL-1610MK2.
For optimum performance, we recommend that you
read these instructions carefully.
Before use
Caution:
Never connect the AC power plug before assembly has been
completed.
Attach the dust cover last, so that assembly and adjustments can
be made most conveniently.
Note:
The operating instructions are commonly applicable to units with
cartridge and without cartridge, and also to those of different
colors.
For the units without cartridge, the cartridge section of the spec-
ifications may be neglected.
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@ Remove the transport screws (See Fig. 2.)
Remove the four blue fixing screws and felt washers.
The screws and washers are necessary whenever you trans-
port the unit, so store them in a safe place.
Assembly and set-up
@ Installation of turntable platter
1. Place the turntable platter on the center spindle.
Note:
The rotor is connected to the underside of the turntable
platter. (The magnet of the motor is attached to the turn-
table platter.) To maintain optimum performance, extra
Care should be taken to prevent adhesion of dust or iron
filings to the magnet and not to damage the magnet by
dropping it. |
Do not remove or loosen the screws. Should the position
of the fixed magnet be altered by loosening the securing
screws, the rated performance of the unit cannot be guar-
anteed. (See Fig. 3.)
2. Place the turntable mat on the platter.
Match the protrusion on the turntable platter (prism) with
the dent on the turntable mat and engage them onto the
Spindle. (See Fig. 4.)
@ Installation of cartridge
(for the unit without cartridge) (See Fig. 5.)
When you install a cartridge, refer to the operation instruc-
tions of that cartridge.
During installation, attach the stylus protector to guard the
Stylus tip from damage.
1. Connect the lead wires to the cartridge terminals.
The terminals of most cartridges are color coded. Connect
each lead wire to the terminal of the same color.
White (L+)............ Left channel+
Bivie C= )hctcans woe nde Left channel—
Red (Rt) civereeued 4 Right channel+
Green (R-).......... Right channel—
2. Install a cartridge to the headshell, and tighten it with
screws provided with the cartridge.
Note:
Use the shell weight only for a light weight cartridge.
(Less than 6.0 g.). (See Fig. 6.)
@ Adjustment of overhang
(for the unit with overhang gauge) (See Fig. 7-1)
1. Insert the headshell into the gauge.
2. Loosen the mounting screws and move the cartridge for-
ward or backward until the stylus tip lines up with the edge
of the gauge.
3. Tighten the mounting screws without moving the car-
tridge.
Note:
Your cartridge is now adjusted for lowest tracking error
and minimum distortion.
This gauge is exclusively designed for this tonearm.
(for the unit without overhang gauge) (See Fig. 7-2.)
The overhang of this unit is 15 mm.
Loosen
the
mounting
screws
and
move
the
cartridge
forward
or backward until the distance between the stylus tip and the
plug becomes 52 mm (2-3/64") as shown in the picture.
Tighten the mounting screws without moving the cartridge.
Adjust
horizontal
zero
balance,
stylus
pressure
and
arm-lift
height whenever you change the cartridge.
— Installation of headshell (See Fig. 8.)
Insert
the
headshell
into
the
front
end
of
the
tubular
arm,
and
turn
the
locking
nut
clockwise
(in
the
direction
shown
by
the
arrow “A”), with the headshell firmly held horizontally.
@ Installation of balance weight (See Fig. 9.)
Place the balance weight on the rear shaft of the tonearm.
Note:
In
case
the
cartridge
weight
exceeds
10g,
it
is
necessary
to
fix
the
attached
auxiliary
weight
over
the
rear
shaft
of
the arm. (See Fig. 10.)
With
this
auxiliary
weight
in
use,
it
is
possible
to
use
any
cartridge
whose
weight
is
in
the
range
of
9.5—13
g.
m™
Adjustments
of
horizontal
zero
(0)
balance
and
stylus pressure
1.
Remove
the
stylus
protector,
if
your
cartridge
has
a
detach-
able
one.
Be
careful
not
to
touch
your
fingers
to
the
stylus
tip.
2. Release the arm clamp and lift the tonearm from the arm
rest to free It.
3.
Turn
the
entire
balance
weight
clockwise
(indicated
by
the
arrow
“A”)
or
counterclockwise
(indicated
by
the
arrow
“B”)
until
the
tonearm
is
approximately
balanced
horizon-
tally
(floats
freely).
(See
Figs.
11
and
12.)
Note:
(A)
Excessive forward advancement of the balance weight
causes the cartridge side to be lowered.
(B)
Excessive backward retreatment of the balance weight
causes the cartridge side to be raised.
(C)
Upon balancing between the balance weight and Cartridge.
the tonearm is held horizontal.
During the adjustment of the horizontal zero (0p balance,
be careful that the stylus tip of the cartridge does not
contact the turntable mat or turntable base.

Technics SL-1600MK2 Specifications

General

Brand	Technics
Model	SL-1600MK2
Category	Amplifier
Language	English