Technics SP-15 User Manual

Notes and maintenance
• Be extremely careful about handling the turntable platter.
(See Fig. 14.)
The magnet is attached to the underside of the turntable platter.
For handling, extra care should be taken to prevent adhesion of dust or
iron filings to the magnet, and to not damage the magnet by ac-
cidentally dropping it from a high position.
Do not remove the turntable platter more than necessary.
Should the turntable platter be removed by necessity be sure to first
disconnect the power plug.
Do not remove the screws on the underside of the turntable platter and
motor portion,
Should these screws be loosened, the rated performance of the unit
cannot be guaranteed.
• Wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use any cleaners containing alcohol, benzeneor thlnner.Use of
a chemical dust cloth should also be avoided.
• Lubrication
Apply 2 or 3 drops of oil once after every 2000 hours of operation. (See
Fig. 15.)
This time interval is much longer than that of conventional type motors
(200—500 hours).
Please purchase Technics original oil (Part number is SFWO 010.)
For longer and safer use
of this unit
In order to receive the best service from this unit, and for the safest
operation, carefully read the following information.
• Power source
It is very dangerous to use this unit at a voltage which is drf ferent
from the rated voltage.
There is danger of combustion if the unit is connected lo a power
source which is different from the rated voltage.
Be very careful concerning this point.
Direct current cannot be used.
There are some places, such as ships, where direct current is used as
the power source. Before connecting the unit, confirm the power
source.
• Connection of power cord
Wet hands are dangerous.
Be sure to never touch the power cord with wet hands because there a
danger of electric shock, This is true, of course, of all etocftx
equipment.
Do not pull the power cord.
Never pull the power cord to disconnect it. Always pull the plug only.
• Location of unit
Choose a place which is not in direct sunlight.
Select a place which will assure good ventilation.
• Never place heating equipment nearby.
Be sure to keep stoves and other sources of heat away from this unt
because heat radiated by such equipment may cause deformation of
plastic parts or damage the cabinet, or, at worst, cause a fire.
• Especially for families wtth children
Take care that no small items, such as metal objects, are put
inside this unit.
In addition, children should be especially warned not to put anythrtg
into the ventilation holes, such as toys or a screwdriver because these
things may cause an electric shock or result in a malfunction of the
unit.
Fig. 15
Motor
shaft
rf water spills on the unit
If water should happen to spill on the unit, from an overturned vase for
example, there is danger of fire or electric shock.Disconnect the power
plug from the electric outlet immediately, and contact the store from
which the unit was purchased.
Reconstruction can cause accidents
Absolutely never try to remodel, reconstruct or repair this unit yoursetf.
Do not attempt to touch any internal parts because to do so may result
in an electric shock or other accident.
• Be sure the power Is off.
After you have finished using this unit, check once more to be sure that
the power is off. If the unit is left with the power on for a long period of
time, it may not only be damaged, thus shortening its useful life, but
may also lead to a dangerous accident.

Technics SP-15 Specifications

Power

power supply voltage	120 V
power supply frequency	50 or 60 Hz
power consumption	11 W

Turntable Specifications

motor type	Brushless DC motor
drive method	Direct Drive
drive control method	Quartz-phase-locked control

Performance

wow and flutter	0.025% WRMS
rumble	-78 dB
speed drift	Within ± 0.002%

Weight and Dimensions

weight	6.2 kg
dimensions	34.9 x 9.3 x 37.2 cm
turntable platter diameter	33.9 cm