Technics SL-5200 - Page 19

Adjustments
@ Adjustment of arm-lift height
The
arm-lift
height
(distance
between
the
stylus
tip
and
record
surface
when
cueing
knob
is
at
the
‘“‘¥””
position)
has
been
adjusted
at
the
factory
before
shipment
to
approximately
5
to
10
mm.
(See
Fig.
24.)
For
using
different
cartridges
available
on
the
market
or
when
further
adjustments
are
particularly
necessary,
make
adjustment
as
follows:
1.
Set
the
speed
select
knob
to
the
“e”
position
to
prevent
rotation
of the turntable platter.
2. Move the tonearm toward the center spindle.
Attach
the
stylus
protector,
if
available,
to
guard
the
stylus
tip
from
damage.
3.
Turn
the
adjustment
screw
clockwise
or
counterclockwise,
while
pushing
the
arm
lift
down.
(See
Fig.
25.)
Clockwise
rotation
—distance
between
the
record
and
stylus
tip
is
reduced.
Counterclockwise
rotation
—distance
between
the
record
and
stylus
tip
is
increased.
Note:
As
the
adjusting
screw
has
a
hexagonal
head,
be
sure
to
make
the
adjustment
while
depressing
the
arm
lift,
or
the
screw
will
not
move
freely.
Also
be
sure
that
the
hexagonal
head
retracts
correctly
into
the
arm
lift
when
the
latter
is
released.
®
Adjustment
for
automatic
return
position
(See
Fig.
26.)
(Remove
the
turntable
mat.)
In
cases
where
the
tonearm
tends
to
return
before
the
playing
has
finished.
—rotate
clockwise.
In
cases
where
the
tonearm
fails
to
return
after
the
last
groove
of
the
record
has
been
played,
—rotate counterclockwise.
@ Fine speed adjustment
The
strobe
dots
on
the
outer
periphery
of
the
turntable
enable
you
to
make a fine speed adjustment of +3.3% or -3.3%. (See Fig. 27.)
1. Set the speed control switch to the position ‘‘adj.’”’.
2. While turning the pitch control knob to the ‘'+’ side (or the ‘“—"’ side),
adjust to the degree at which the strobe dots on the upper stage (or
lower stage) look as if they were stationary to obtain a pitch of +3.3%
(or —3.3%).
3. Upon setting the speed contro! switch to the position ‘‘quartz’’,
regular revolutions are available.
(See Fig. 28.)
@
When
the
strobe
dots
at
the
upper
stage
appear
siationary,
the
revolution
is
set
at
+3.3%.
(See
Fig.
28.)
@
At
the
quartz
position,
regular
revolutions
are
available.
©
When
the
strobe
dot
at
the
lower
stage
appear
stationary,
the
revolution
is
set
at
-3.3%.
@
Muting
adjustment
(See
Fig.
29.)
This
unit
employs
a
muting
mechanism
for
eliminating
the
unpleasant
noise
produced
when
the
stylus
tip
descends
to
or
leaves
the
record.
In
cases
where
adjustments
for
the
muting
time
are
required,
for
example,
after
the
arm
lift
height
adjustment,
etc.,
follow
the
procedures
as
given
below.
If
the
signal
of
a
record
is
not
heard
immediately
after
descent
of
the
stylus
tip
onto
the
record,—turn
the
screw
clockwise.
If
any
unpleasant
noise
is
heard
upon
descent
of
the
stylus
tip
onto
the
record,—turn
the
screw
counterclockwise.