Technics SL-B200 User Manual

Suggestions for safety
Before using this unit , be sure to read applicable items of the
operating instructions and these safely suggestions carefully ;
and afterwards keep them handy for future reference. Take
special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itself as
well as in the operating instructions.
1. Avoid places where there is water or humidity .
Do not use this unit near a bathtub, washbasin, swimming
pool, or the like. Damp basements should also be avoided.
2.
Do not allow water or any foreign object to ge l inside this
unit.
Do
not place small me tal o bject s or an yth ing con t aining
liqu id on or ne ar the unit.
3.
Avoid placement of the unit where it will be exposed to the
direct rays of the sun, or where ventilation is inadequate.
Do not place this un it in a bookc ase or between cabinets. or
wher e curtains or furniture may obstruct the ventil ation
holes.
4.
Place this unit away fr om heat-emitting appl iances.
Never place this unit near a radiator, heat register, stove, or
any other heat-emitting equipmen t (including ampl ifier s) .
5.
Placement
Place t he unit on a stable, vibrat ion- free. level shelf or stand.
6.
Use of a cart or stand.
When deciding on a cart or stand, be sure to use only with
the cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Wall or ceiling installation .
If
the unit is to be mounted on a wall or ceiling . be sure to do
so only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Check the voltage rating of this unit before conn e cting the
unit to a power supply .
Be sure to
connect the unit only to the type of power supply
indicated in the operating instructions, or as indicated on
the unit itself.
9. Care of the power cord and plug .
Take care that the cord is not bent sharply (especially near
its
connection to the unit or near the plug) , that nothing is
placed on it, and that it is not pinched or crushed. Never take
hold of the plug or cord if your hand is wet. and always be
sure to
grasp the plug body when connecting or dis -
connecting i t.
10. II the unit will not be us ed for a long period of time:
Be sure to disconnect the power cord .
11 . Maintenance
Refer to the operating instructions for details.
12.
Never attempt repairs yourself:
(a) If the power cord or plug is damaged.
(b) If a foreign ob j ect or liquid falls into the unit.
(c)
If the unit is exposed to rain.
(d)
If the unit
does not fu nct ion no r ma lly, or if ope rat io n
shows an unusual change .
(e)
If
the unit has been dropped and the cab inet or chassis
are damaged ... etc.
Unplug the power cord and consult with a qualified techni-
cian (or the dealer from whom the unit was purchased or the
nearest servicenter).
13. Repairs
Except for a djustm e nts explained in the operating instruc-
tions, do no t attempt any repa ir s yo urself. Be sure to re-
ques t ser v ice from a qualified te ch nicia n (or your dealer or
nearest servicenter).
Panasonic Company
Panasonic Hawaii , Inc. (" PHI")
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Specifications
General
Power supply:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption:
3W
Dimensions: 43 X 9.3 X 37.5 em
(W X HX D)
(16-15/ 16" X 3-21/ 32" X 14-3 /4 ")
[M.,;mom ho;ghl whoo top l
(dust cover) is open.
43 X 36 X 41 em
(16
-1 5/ 1 6" X 14-5/ 32 " X 16 -1 / 8")
Weight:
3.3 kg (7.3 lb .)
Turntable section
Type: Semi- automatic turntab le
Features:
Auto return
Auto stop
Drive method:
Belt drive
Mo t or: DC motor
Driv e control meth od: Frequency generato r
servo
control
Turntable platter: Alu minum die-cast
Diameter 30.4 em (12 inches)
Turntab le sp eeds: 33 -1/3 rpm and 45 rpm
Wow and flutt er:
0.045% WRMS (JIS C5521 )
10.06%
peak
( IEC 98A Weight ed)
Rumble :
- 70
dB (IEC 98A Weighted )
Tonearm section
Type:
Stati cally-balanced strai ght
tonearm
Plug- in conn e cto r ca r tridge
system
Effective le ng th: 230 mm (9-1/ 16 ")
Ove rhang: 15 mm (19/32 ")
Tra c king erro r an gl e: Within 2° 32' at the ou ter groove
of 30 em (12") record
Wit hin 0° 32' at the inner groove
of 30 em ( 12") record
Effecti ve mass: 13.5 g (i nc l uding ca rtri dge)
Stylus pressur e: 1.25 g
Applicable cartridg e
weigh t: 6g
Phono c abl e
capacitance : 100 pf
Specifications subject to change wi thou t not i ce .
Weight and
dimensions shown are approximate.
Division
of Matsushita Elect ric
Corporation of America
91-238 Kauhi St. Ewa Beach P.O. Box 774
Panasonic Sales Company ,
Divis i on of Matsush ita Elect r ic
of Puerto Rico, Inc.
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus.
New Je rsey 07094
Honolulu, Hawaii 96808-0774
Matsushita Electric of Can a da Limited
5770 Am bler Driv e, Mississauga, Onta ri o
L4W 2T3
Printed in Japan
Ave. 65 De lnfanter i a. KM 9.7
Victoria Industrial Park
Caro lina, Puerto Ri co 00630
SFNUB6 2M01
S0483W2

Technics SL-B200 Specifications

Power

power supply	120 V AC, 60 Hz
power consumption	3 W

Turntable Specifications

turntable type	Semi-automatic turntable
drive method	Belt drive
turntable speeds	33-1/3 rpm and 45 rpm

Tonearm Specifications

tonearm type	Statically-balanced straight tonearm
effective length	230 mm
stylus pressure	1.25 g

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	43 x 9.3 x 37.5 cm
weight	3.3 kg
turntable platter diameter	30.4 cm