Technics SL-100C User manual

SL-100C
Operating Instructions
Direct Drive Turntable System
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Delivering the Ultimate Emotive
Musical Experience to All
At Technics we understand that the listening experience
is not purely about technology but the magical and
emotional relationship between people and music.
We want people to experience music as it was originally
intended and enable them to feel the emotional impact
that enthuses and delights them.
Through delivering this experience we want to support the
development and enjoyment of the world’s many musical
cultures. This is our philosophy.
With a combination of our love of music and the vast
high-end audio experience of the Technics team, we stand
committed to building a brand that provides the ultimate
emotive musical experience by music lovers, for music
lovers.
Director
Michiko Ogawa
Music is borderless and timeless, touching people’s
hearts across cultures and generations.
Each day the discovery of a truly emotive experience
from an unencountered sound awaits.
Let us take you on your journey to rediscover music.
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Before use Getting started Playing
back Maintenance
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Table of contents
Before use
Safety precautions ........................................04
Accessories ...................................................07
Parts Name ...................................................08
Getting started
Putting the player together ...........................10
Before fitting the turntable......................11
Fitting the turntable ................................11
Fitting the turntable mat .........................11
Attaching the head shell..........................11
Attaching the balance weight..................11
To remove turntable................................11
Connections and installation .........................12
Connecting to an integrated amplifier or
component system .................................12
Installation ..............................................13
Fit the dust cover.....................................13
Adjustment ...................................................14
Horizontal balance ..................................14
Stylus pressure ........................................14
Anti-skating.............................................15
Tone arm height......................................16
Armlift height..........................................17
Playing back
Playing records..............................................18
Maintenance
Maintenance.................................................20
Replacing the cartridge .................................21
Troubleshooting guide ..................................22
Specifications................................................23
Features
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read
these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.

About descriptions in these operating instructions
- Pages to be referred to are indicated as
“(00)”.
- The illustrations shown may differ from
your unit.
Sales and Support Information
Customer Communications Centre
For customers within the UK: 0333 222 8777
For customers within Ireland: 01 447 5229
Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, (Excluding
public holidays).
For further support on your product, please visit our
website: www.technics.com/uk/
Coreless direct drive motor to achieve
high precision, stable rotation and high
reliability
Stable rotation is achieved by combining the
coreless direct drive motor that reduces minute
vibration during rotation with the motor control
technology that switches the drive mode
depending on the operational status of the motor.
In addition to providing superior performance, the
direct drive motor requires no parts replacement
or maintenance.
High-precision bearings for highly sensitive
tone arm
The machine-cut, high-precision bearing used in
the tone arm bearing with gimbal suspension
allows for high initial response sensitivity and
accurate record tracking.
Auto lift-up function to automatically
lift up the tone arm

This unit is equipped with an auto lift-up function
to automatically lift up the tone arm as a record
finishes playing.
Complete package, including the
following, to enjoy playing back records
High-quality VM type cartridge
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Safety precautions
Warning Caution
Unit
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
-Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture,
dripping or splashing.
-Do not place objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on this unit.
-Use only the recommended accessories.
-Do not remove covers.
-Do not repair this unit by yourself.
Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
-Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
-Do not place heavy items on this unit.
AC mains lead
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
-Ensure that the power supply voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on this
unit.
-Insert the mains plug fully into the socket
outlet.
-Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on
the lead.
-Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
-Hold onto the mains plug body when
disconnecting the plug.
-Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket
outlet.
The mains plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the mains plug
can be unplugged from the socket outlet
immediately.
Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is
securely connected to prevent electrical
shock.
-An apparatus with CLASS I construction
shall be connected to a mains socket outlet
with a protective earth connection.
Unit
Do not place sources of naked flames, such
as lighted candles, on this unit.
This unit may receive radio interference
caused by mobile telephones during use.
If such interference occurs, please increase
separation between this unit and the mobile
telephone.
This unit is intended for use in moderate
climates.
Do not put any objects on this unit.
This unit becomes hot while it is on.
Placement
Place this unit on an even surface.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
-Do not install or place this unit in a
bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
confined space.
Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
-Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation
openings with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, and similar items.
-Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight,
high temperatures, high humidity, and
excessive vibration.
Ensure that the placement location is sturdy
enough to accommodate the weight of this
unit (23).
Do not lift or carry this unit by holding the
knobs. Doing so may cause this unit to fall,
resulting in personal injury or malfunction of
this unit.
Keep any IC card or magnetic card such as a
credit card away from the turntable.
-Otherwise the IC card or magnetic card
may become unusable due to the magnetic
effect.
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Caution for AC Mains Lead
(For the AC mains plug of three pins)
For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three
pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 10-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating
of 10-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA
or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark
on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be
used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased
from your local dealer.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the
type of AC mains plug (figures A and B).
Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow
the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains
plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse cover
2.Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse
cover.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(10 ampere)
Fuse
(10 ampere)
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Safety precautions (continued)
Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used
electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable
collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national
legislation.
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Accessories
In order to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment has been disassembled.
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Some accessories parts are supplied in a bag.)
Turntable (1 pc.)
(TYL0359)
Turntable mat (1 pc.)
(TEFX5019)
Dust cover (1 pc.)
(TTFA0457)
EP record adaptor (1 pc.)
(TPH0339)
Balance weight (1 pc.)
(TYL0361)
Head shell with cartridge
(1 pc.) (TYL0576)
The head shell comes with
a cartridge equivalent to
“Audio-Technica AT-VM95C”.
PHONO cable (1pc.)
PHONO earth lead (1pc.)
(TAQ0036)
AC mains lead (1 pc.)
(K2CT3YY00096)
The model numbers of the accessories are as of January 2021.
They are subject to change without notice.
Keep the packaging materials after taking out the goods.
You will need them when carrying the product over long distances.
Follow the local regulations when disposing of the product.
Do not use any other AC mains lead, PHONO cable and PHONO earth lead except the supplied
one.
Keep the cartridge, nuts, screws and washers out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
The stylus is a consumable item. When replacing, purchase Audio-Technica “AT-VMN95C”.
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Parts Name
Numbers such as (00) indicate reference pages.
Balance weight (11)
Stylus pressure
control (14)
Arm lock (16)
Arm-height
adjuster
(16)
Anti-skating
control
(15)
Arm clamp (14)
Arm rest (14)
Cue lever (14,19)
Speed select buttons (18)
Turntable (10)
Turntable mat (10)
Cartridge (6,18,21)
Stylus (6,18,21)
Centre spindle (10)
Insulator (13)
START-STOP button (18)
ON/OFF (power) [ ]
(18)
Head shell (11,21)
Locking nut (11,21)
Tone arm (14,16)
Front
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Before use
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ヱラヰワヰ
ユモンヵラ
ヱラヰワヰチヰヶヵ
ロ
ン
モヶヵヰチロリョヵチヶヱ
ヰョョ ヰワ
PHONO earth terminal (12)
AC ( ) input terminal (12)
PHONO output terminal (12)
Dust cover fitting part (13)
Auto lift-up switch (19)
Back
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Putting the player together
In order to prevent damage during shipping, some of the equipment has been disassembled.
Put the player together in the following order.
Before setting up, put on the stylus guard to protect the stylus tip (18), return the tone arm to
the arm rest and fix it with the arm clamp.
Do not connect the AC mains lead until set up is complete.
When fitting the turntable, prevent foreign material from getting in between the main unit and
turntable.
Do not touch or scratch the board.
Attention
Turntable
Board
Centre spindle
Balance weight
Turntable mat
Head shell
Handle carefully as
this is heavy.
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