Technics SL-3 - Before Use

We want to thank you for selecting the SL-3.
For optimum performance, we recommend that you read these instructions carefully.
Note:
The operating instructions are commonly applicable to units of
different colors.
Caution for safe use of this apparatus of
UNITED KINGDOM model SL-3.
Caution:
This apparatus is double insulated, safety earth not required.
Important
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con-
nected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured RED.
This equipment should be disconnected from the mains
when not in use.
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Do not stand this unit on its side or turn it upside
down when making connections as the turntable
mat could come loose and damage the stylus.
Make all connections to this unit before removing
the packing materials.
Connections
Use the stereo phono cable to connect the turntabie to your
amplifier or receiver. Be sure that the white plugs are connected
to the left channel sockets and the red plugs are connected to
the right channel sockets. Plug the ground earth wire into the
turntable’s ground socket and connect the wire’s spade lug to
the amplifier or receiver's ground (GND) screw. Regarding the
mains cord, plug the female end into the turntable AC socket
and plug the other end into an AC wall socket. (Fig. 1)
Note that hum may occur if you neglect to connect the ground
wire.
Note:
When connecting the ground earth wire to the turntable, be
careful not to connect it to the turntable’s synchro-rec
terminal by mistake.
Before use
In order to avoid damage due to vibration or shock incurred
during shipment, this unit is packed with protective materials@,
@® and @. Be sure to remove these before use. Keep these
materials for reuse should it become necessary to transport the
turnbable again.
1. Remove turntable spacers @~@B. (Fig. 2)
2. Holding the belt by the ribbon, fit the belt over the capstan.
(Fig. 3) Then remove the ribbon.
3. Pull off the tonearm protection spacer @). (Fig. 4)
4, Remove tape on side of cartridge @ (Fig. 5)
(This prevents the stylus assembly from shaking loose
during shipment.)
Place the turntable mat on the platter. (Fig. 6)
The mat has an opening which must be lined up with the
raised section (the record detector) of the platter.
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Placement
Place the unit in a stable and horizontal position where there
is little or no vibration.
Place the unit away from the speakers so that it will be
subject to as little direct sound radiation as possible.
Do not use or store this unit where it will be exposed to dust,
dirt, high humidity or high temperature. Do not place It near
heaters. :
Place it in a well ventilated location.
Do not use under direct sunlight, spotlights, or other ex-
tremely bright light sources.
Do not place it near or on top of a power amplifier, since
power amplifiers radiate much heat.
Place the turntable away from the power amplifier to prevent
hum.
Hum may be caused by leakage flux from the transfomer in
the power amplifier (or integrated amplifier). Therefore, if
you notice hum, try moving the turntable to a slightly
different location, further away from the amplifier.
m@ If you try to listen to a radio near the turntable while it is
turning, you may hear some interference.