Technics SL-L3 User Manual

2. Using the sensitivity selector
The gap between songs detection function may not operate
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B) Records made at a very high recording level (highly
modulated grooves). .
in these cases, it may be necessary to change the sensitivity @® Short gap Highly modulated grooves
selector. between songs
Problem Confirmation/Adjustment i
® Short spaces between songs Set sensitivity selector to H.
®Specified song is skipped over and the next song is (If the beginning of the song is still not played correctly,
played instead. adjust the stylus set-down adjustment knob.)
®Tonearm lowers at beginning of specified song but no L athe H
sound is heard. oi
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Highly modulated grooves
@Tonearm is lowered at point ® as shown above. ®Set sensitivity selector to L.
®Song before the specified song is played. Notes:
(For example, song 4 is heard even though song 5 has e Always return the sensitivity selector to M before playing
been programmed.) other records.
With some records, the problem will persist even after
making the above adjustment. In this case, program record
play, direct song selection and skip functions cannot be
used. Play the record using the search function or
automatic operation.
3. When playing non-standard records
Record type and problem Operation and adjustment
Records having very short gaps between songs
Severely warped or eccentric records
Colored records
Very dusty and scratched records
30 cm (12”) transparent or colored records and sono-
sheets (including black records that allow some light to
pass through or that have very reflective surfaces) size
auto manual
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®Set the selector to auto for colored records having a
diameter of 17 cm (7”) and for standard records.
Program record play, direct song selection, forward/
backward skip and repeat play are not possible.
Set the record size selector to manual and use the search
play function.
Set the speed selector to the correct speed for the record to
©17 cm (7”) diameter 33 rpm records be played
®©30 cm (12”) diameter 45 rpm records
speed
33 auto 45
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The speed selector should be left in the auto position at
all other times.
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Technics SL-L3 Specifications

General

Brand	Technics
Model	SL-L3
Category	Turntable
Language	English