Technics SL-5 User Manual

Replacement of stylus
Note:
Be sure you have the amp volume knob turned down all the way
to avoid amplification of shock noise produced when handling
the stylus and cartridge.
This unit is equipped with a diamond stylus.
The replacement stylus for this cartridge is EPS-24CS.
The life of the stylus varies according to the conditions of use.
Noise or scratchiness may indicate a worn or damaged stylus.
To prevent damage to your records, the stylus should be
replaced at the first sign of wear.
You will have easier access to the stylus with the tonearm to-
ward the center.
Therefore, follow the instructions below.
1. Place a 17 cm record on the turntable mat and close the
cabinet.
2, Push the on/off switch to the on position (=),
3. Press the start switch so the tonearm moves over to the
center of the platter.
(Having the tonearm in this position makes it easier to
change the stylus.)
4. Push the on/off switch to the off position (=) and open the
cabinet.
5. Remove the oid stylus. (Fig. 9)
6. Push in the new stylus assembly. (Fig. 9)
Replacement of
cartridge
Piug-in connector cartridges are now available from Ortofon
(Denmark), Shure (U.S.A), Audio Technica (Japan) as well
as from Technics. All of these cartridges are designed for
perfect matching with this turntable in all areas including
weight, tracking force, stylus tip position, and center of
gravity. Therefore, you have the option of employing a wide
range of cartridges from the world’s top manufacturers
without the trouble of lead wire connections or tracking
force adjustment.
1. Move the tonearm to the center of the platter by following the
steps mentioned above. (Replacement of stylus)
2. Loosen the cartridge mounting screw completely, and
remove the cartridge. (Fig. 10)
3. Insert the new cartridge firmly into place.
4. Tighten the mounting screw.
Notes and maintenance
@ Auto-return operation will not function if you press the
on/off switch while a record is being played.
The tonearm will rise above the record surface but stay
where it is.
Therefore, if you then press the switch again to turn it on, the
tonearm will go back to the start position.
@ Be sure to remove all dirt and dust from the stylus tip and the
record,
The cartridge stylus is an extremely delicate and precisely
manufactured device designed for picking up the subtle
nuances of the record grooves. Therefore, be very careful
not to touch it, push on it, or apply excessive force in any
way,
The stylus tip cannot retain proper groove contact when itis
dirty. This causes bad sound reproduction and excess wear
on the stylus tip and grooves. Therefore, use the brush to
remove dust and dirt by brushing upward. (Fig. 11)
Also, use a good record cleaner to remove dust and dirt from
the grooves.
® Wipe the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use volatile cleaners such as alcohol, benzene or
thinner.
Do not use chemically treated dust cloths. Do not expose the
panel to insecticide spray.
To remove stubborn spots, first pull out the AC plug.
Then wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild soap and water solution.
Do not wipe the upper cabinet during play, or the tonearm
may be attracted toward the upper cabinet due to the gene-
ration of static electricity.
M@ Open the upper cabinet gently.
@ Always close the upper cabinet completely.
If the upper cabinet is not completely closed, the stylus
cannot contact the grooves properly and turntable will not
operate correctly.
Check again before starting play,
HB Adjust the stylus pressure in the following cases.
Stylus pressure is normally set to 1.25 g but may be raised or
lowered by +0.25 g.
It may be necessary to increase stylus pressure when play-
ing records cut at high levels, or when room temperature is
low, or when the unit easily picks up external vibrations.
This will help prevent distortion and groove-skipping.
In such cases, turn the stylus-pressure adjustment screw
clockwise (+), as indicated in the illustration. (Fig. 12)
Note:
Do not turn the adjustment screw further than the set
limits (1.5 g~1.0 g).
@ Unplug from AC outlet if unit will not be used for an extended
period of time.
B Concerning speed adjustment:
There is no need for speed adjustment. The unit was
adjusted at the factory.

Technics SL-5 Specifications

General

Drive Method	Direct Drive
Turntable Platter	Aluminum die-cast
Signal to Noise Ratio	78 dB
Effective Length	105 mm
Dimensions	315 x 88 x 315 mm
Speed	33 1/3, 45rpm
Tonearm Type	Linear Tracking
Cartridge	Moving Magnet
Type	Automatic direct drive turntable
Wow and Flutter	0.025% (WRMS)