Technics SL-Q2 User Manual

Notes and maintenance
Do not grasp or hold the tonearm during operation of the
automatic mechanism.
Use utmost care when handling the platter and when placing it
on the motor shaft to prevent possible damage to the magnet.
When using other headshells, make sure that the headshell
configuration is compatible. (See Fig. 20.)
When other types of headshells are employed, the handle
portion of the headshell may strike against the inner upper
surface of the dust cover during automatic motion of the tone-
arm. In such a case, we recommend that the dust cover be left
open during play.
Betore detaching or attaching the headshell, be sure to turn
the power of the amplifier or receiver off.
Detaching or attaching of the headshell with the volume con-
trol turned up may cause damage to the speakers.
Dust and dirt should be carefully removed from stylus tip or
records.
Dust and dirt on the stylus tip or record may not only result in
deterioration of tone quality, but also cause undue wear of the
record and the stylus tip itself.
Special stylus tip brushes and record cleaners can be pur-
chased in most electronic supply houses.
Wipe the headshell terminals from time to time.
Dust and dirt at the headshell terminals may result in increased
“HUM” noise or intermittent sound. Use soft dry cloth to clean
the headshell terminals.
Care should be exercised in handling the turntable platter.
The turntable platter has the rotor (the magnet of the motor)
directly connected to it. Therefore, the turntable platter should
not be removed from the motor shaft unnecessarily.
Should it become necessary to remove the turntable platter,
be sure first to pull the AC power plug out of the socket.
Wipe the dust cover and turntable base with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use any cleaners containing alcohol, benzine or thinner.
Use of a chemical dust cloth should also be avoided. Be sure
that the dust cover is not exposed to insecticide spray,
To remove stubborn finger prints or grease spots, detach the
dust cover and disconnect the AC power plug.
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild soap and water
solution.
Do not wipe the dust cover during play, or the tonearm may be
attracted toward the dust cover due to the generation of static
electricity.
Lubrication (See Fig. 21.)
Apply 2 or 3 drops of oil once after every 2000 hours of opera-
tion.
The time interval is much longer than that for conventional
type motors (200—500 hours).
Please purchase original oil. (Part number is SFWO 010.)
About strobe dot pattern
The strobe-illumination of this unit employs a strobe-illumi-
nator (LED/red illumination lamp) synchronized with the pre-
cise frequency of the quartz.
Note:
The LED illuminator is not synchronized with fluorescent
lamps.
@ Adjustment of arm-lift height (See Figs.22and 23.)
The arm-lift height (distance betweerrthe stylus tip and record
surface when cueing lever is at the up position) has been
adjusted at the factory before shipment to approximately 5
to 10 mm. :
For using different cartridges available on the market or when
further adjustments are particularly necessary, make adjust-
ment as follows:
1. Move the tonearm toward the center spindle.
Attach the stylus protector, if available, to guard the stylus
tip from damage.
2. Turn the adjustment screw clockwise or counterclockwise,
while pushing the arm lift down.
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.
H Adjustment for automatic return position
(See Fig. 24.)
(Remove the turntable mat.)
tn 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.
@ Front panel controls provide exceptional con-
venience
@ Quartz-phase-locked direct drive plus full cycle
F:'G (Frequency Generator) and integral rotor-
platter motor
@ Precision aluminum diecase turntable base u-
nique to Technics is used.
@ “TNRC” base material provides an acoustic
shield
*“TNRC”..... Technics Non-Resonance Compound
@ Smooth braking is achieved with the fully elec-
tronic system, which also makes possible almost
instantaneous speed change.
@ Low-mass, low-friction gimbal suspension tone-
arm
@ Viscous-damped cueing
@ Anti-skating control
@ Hinged, detachable dust cover
@ Automatic tonearm return

Technics SL-Q2 Specifications

General

Drive System	Direct drive
Speeds	33 1/3 and 45 rpm
Wow and Flutter	0.025% WRMS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	78dB (DIN-B)
Effective Length	230mm
Overhang	15mm
Platter	Aluminum die-cast
Tonearm Type	Static Balanced
Rumble	-78dB