Technics SL-BD22 User manual

‘Itw o~otlcl twnt~ornnti sorint rwmbcrof this product cm bo fotmtl oittwror~
ttic back or bottom of the unit.
I%XISC rwtc them it) the space providad bclovr and retain this booktot as a
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lkforc wing this wit, be sure to read the npttlicat~lc items of
ofmating instructions and these safety suggestions carefully.
Afterwards keel, them handy for future rcfcrcrtcc. l’akc sfm5rtl
citrc to follow tl~cwart~ings irldicatod 011the tmit itself as well as
itt the operating irtstructiotls.
1. Avoltf f&ices where ihoro is water or huntttliiy.
Do not cm this unit near a bathtub, washbasin, swimrtiitq
pool, or the like. Ifaint) basotncnts slioirltl also be avoidctl.
2. l)ot~‘i allow water or my forcigtt object to got inside
this irnli.
Don’t place st~iall tiiotal objects or al~ytttiny cotH:iiiiitq
liquid on or ncnr the unit.
3. Avoltl plnccn~etti of the uiiit whore It will be cxl~osctf to the
cliroci rays of the sun, or where vet~illailoti is itmlectunio.
I)on’t place this unit in a bookcase or bctwccrt cabinets, or
wlicrc curtains or furniture tnay obstruct tttc vcntilatiori
l1otcs.
il. I%KX this milt away frotri ImM-oiniiiiny npplhcor;.
Never place this unit mar a radiator. ticat register, stove, or
atty other heat-cmittiiig ccttiifmier~t (incluthig aiq,lificrs).
5. I’fecct~lot~i
Place the unit on Astable, vibratiofbfree, level shelf or stand.
0. Us0 of s cart or sintitl
When tlocitfirty 011A cart or stnntf, be sure to follow the
rccortmciirlatioiis for this unit iii tticopcratitig iiistructioiis.
‘1. Wall or coiling itisinllatiot~
If tlic unit is to l~eino~itttctl oil n wall or coiling. bc sure to do
so only as rccori~tticiicJctl in tlic ofmatitig instriictioits.
0. Check ilic voltage miitq of this unit hforc co~~t~!cift~f~ iho
imii to a povfer sitppfy.
lh sure to coriticct tlic unit only to the type of power supply
itidicatcd iii the opcratiriy irlstructions, or its indicated 011
the unit itself.
0. l:arc of iltc power cortf mui pltrg
‘t’akc care that tttc cord is not bent sharply (especially near
its conticctioii to the unit or near the plug), that riotliiiiy is
placed on it, ntitl that it is not pinched orcrushctl. Never take
Itold of the pluck or cord if your hand is wet, miff alw8ys be
stm to grasp the plug hotly v~lictt cotitioctitty or
tlisconttcctiiig it.
IQ. If iho unit vfill tioi I,0 ttsctl for n long period of time:
lie sure to tliscoriricct the power cord.
11. Novor nitcttipi repairs yourself
(a) if the power cord or ftfitg is tlmiagod.
(b) If it forcigrt object or liquid falls into ttic unit.
(c) If ttic unit is cxf)obed to rain.
(tl) II the iitiit tlocs iiot ftitiction ciormally. or if uporation
SllOWS ilrl 11111131181clwge.
(c) If the unit has bcctl dropped and ttic cabir~ct or chassis
arc dntnngctl . , .otc.
tlr~ftlug the power cord ar~l coristrlt with it qualified
tcctitiicinti (or ttiodcalor froiti whom the tmit was pircliascd
or the iicnrost service ccfitor).
12. ilotmfrs
ITxcept for atljustttici~ts cxpiainctl in the oltcratiiig
instructions, do not attctiipt atiy repairs yourself. Ilc stir0 to
rcqucst service from n qtmlifictl tcctulici;ln (or your dcalcr
CAl.J’I-ION: ‘1‘0 IHilXJCII Tt iti ItlSt< OF tll.lfC~l’llf<:
St IOCK, 00 NO-t‘ IlliMOVtl SCIII.WS. NO
IJSI(I~-Slif~VICfiAI)I.tt I’Af~‘I’S INSII)tI.
IIfil:f.ft SIII1VI(:ING ‘I.0 OtJAt.II~llll) Stffl
VlCti l’ItftSONNf11..
‘i’tic ligt~tnitig flash with arrowhead sytnbol,
within ai ottttilatcral triangle, is ititciidctl to
alert ttic user to the prescricc of utiit~sutntcd
“datigcrotis voltage” within the product’s
criclosurc that may bc of sufficient rnagtiittrdc
to constitute a risk of clcctric shock to f)crsot%.
The cxclatiintioti point witliiu nit ctt~~ilritcral
triatiyle is iiitondcd to alert the user to tlm
prcsencc of iinportmit oftcratitty and min-
tctiaficc (servicing) ittstructioris iii tlic literaturc-
accotttpaiiyitig ttic af~pliancc.

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f%dtor Jnat (1) AC power sJJftply cord (1) Stcrco conJtcction cable (1) GrotJnd wire (GNI)) (1) 45-rfm adaptor (1)
Platter
Ittat
(‘i’his sots the rotation
iJmAnr~isin to the
correct position.)
Store them for future packing 3 igtttcn the screw.
f~cJllovc the screw.
-Capstan
.lfclt
AC power supfdy cord (iixlutfcd) (I:--[$)]
To ttousetloltl AC 0t1tlct,
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or AC orrtlct on nntplificr
i (AC 120v/00 t I/)
;NI) J’tION0
Growtl wire (ii~cl~iclctl)
If tllc I)rOiJJltt v&f is not coJiJicctt:tf,
a “tlwn” iloise iriay be heard.
Stcfctt corincctior~ cat& (irJcltJtletl)
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Strobe-iliurninrrtoul
pilot lamp
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Cueing control
881to I‘v “.
1 Speed selector 1
1 Set to disc’s speed.
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This fluctuation, when prosent, rosy make the strobe pattarti
nf)penr to cl~arigc. I lowovcr. act~l platter spcctl ctocs riot
cttangc. tmxwx the I)(: motor is not affcctctf by AC ftowor liilc
frcqtrcncy.
Note
Do riot try to clcaft tlic dust cover
while a disc is playing, txxaim
static electricity might cam0 thr,
totmml to rise.
*Set lo ” .y ” to stop the fhty totipornrily.
* Stop switch
Press to stop tttc! play.
E?etnnwc me
stylus pratectur,
(There is 1x0fxotector
accortlifig to the mnntrfacturcr.
(:orifig~rratiort of the protector
differs according to the
tnnnufacttrrcr.)
,l+foveto the desired position.
I ho strobe-ilItlrliit,~itor/f,ilot Iattif) will light arid ttic platter
will start turning.
[ Cartridge 1 (optiofl)
:iAl)’ is the :~tm~thrtJ mark for the “t’-tnott11t” ftl\rg-in..
connector systctn. f+otlucts carrying this mark arc iritcr-
CIlmIgmil~lO arid conip,?til~lc with cacti olhcr.
%?tto SC.v“,
(l’lny will start.)
For n 17-cm (7”) (large ccl&x tlolc) t&x:
1. ‘IM toiicnm will atitoniatically rcttrm to the arm rest (tlic
autotnntic roturn foaturc).
Attacli the stylus fxotcctor if fittcd.

Make this atfjiatrmnt if the tonearm tlocsn’t rcttm auto-
uiatically to tttc arm rest, or if it returns beforo the ttlrlc OlldS.
1. Adjust to ttic dcsirctl aittotnntic-rcttrrtl position.
3. (3ttcck to bo siJrc tttc arJtoJJla!ic-,rct~Jrn position is correct.
If thcrc is no atJtoJnatic rottrrn. If rcturr> is too SOOil.
/hJtO~ri?tiJJ’lt 2IttjlJStlllCflt SCrOV/
‘I his <ttfj~JStl\lCJlt is prcsct nt tllc ftrctory. This ~Kfj~JStlllCJllt StJOlJttf
not be r1cccssnry lJJllCSS the cat tridgc or StyllJS is CtXJJl~JCd.
1. Sot the cltcing controt to ” V “.
3. Move the toJJcnrrn to a position above tllc disc.
3. Adjust tlic stylus tip positor>.
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tf tlOiS0 iS hCXtl fro111 JlOV/ &SC!%, ttW StyitJS iS (N’Ohbty WOTJI.
I~cplncc it with a now otic.
(llofcr to ttic operntirig iitstrtJctions of the cartridge.)
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‘I’hc f)tiJg-in typo of cnrtridgc is alrcatly &signed to Jnatch this
ruiit in cvcry rcsltcct: weight, correct stylus prcsstm, stylus tip
position, center of gravity, etc. This means that there’s no lortger
atiy ricotl for tro~Jl~lesonic conJ3cction of lead wires or
xlj~istinor~t of the stytiJs pressure.
(Ilcfcr to pngc 3.)
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Wticri the t)lattt?r rotates, the strobe mnrks form a stripe pattetm
nccorditig to tttc rotation speed arid the frcqucficy of the power
SlJ[@y.
‘I he platter spcctl is correct whorl th0 stripe piltkrtl of the
stroboscope 0ppcars to bc stationary wtiilc the platter is
lJlOViJl<J; XfjtJSt thC SfECd if thC! StJ’ifES ilpp?ilr t0 1x2 IllOViJl~~.
SjXXXl Power si~pply frcrjucncy
45 rpJJi for 50 Clr 1JSC
33--f/3 rprn (For lfrrrofmtrt cotJJ,tries)
45 rprrl for
60 flz ctse
33--l/3 rlmi (I’or IISA. anti CANADA)
If stripe pattorn
scnills to IJlOVC to
the loft (plnttc?r
spcoci is too fast)
If stripe pattcrti
sof.?l\ls to iJlovc to
the ri@t (f)lnttcr
sjmxl is too slow)
f)itch ntfj.
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Use n soft brush or similar material to gently rcniovc the dust.
3’t~orotJgt~ly ctcan yotJr discs occnsiomtly with n high-ctciality
disc clcnner.
‘1’0clomi this unlit, use a soft, dry cloth.
If tttostrrfaccsarcoxtreniclytfirty, uscn soft cloth, dipped intoa
SOapmtf-w&r SotUtiOJi or a weak &tcrgcJit SOttJtioJi.
WrincJ ttrc cloth welt bcforc wiping the rtnit.
Wipe of~cc again with it soft, dry cloth.
Ncvcr USC alcohot. paint thinrlcr. ttcttzinc, nor n cttcrnically
trcatctf cloth to clean this unit.
!hJCtt ctlcJi~ic~lls IWiy tlaJJlagc ttlc finish of yocJr (Jtlit.
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&fore requcstirq service for this unit, chock thc chart bctow for a possible cnl~sc of the fmbloct~ York are cxporicttcitlg. SOJIIO simple checks
or ia minor adjustment on your part may oliinitmtc the t)roblctrl antI rcstoro proper opcratioil.
if you arc in tlould about SOIW of the chock points, or if tttc remettics irldicntctl in the chart do not solve the problem, rcfcr to the directory of
Atittiorizcd service ccntcrs (crtclosctf with this unit) to locntc a corwci~icrtt scrvicc ccriter, or coilstilt your Tcchiiics tloalcr for instructions.
(III lJ.SA., consult I’ASC Authorizctl solvic0 contcr for ctctnilctl instructions.)
I tvok9lsln I m9/9a/9le cawx(s)
plallor doesn’t turn wtion
the totwatm Is irlovctl.
A lOlId and llI~K4IJal solltltl
f”t~owili~g”) is heard when
III0 volLmc twoI is
increased.
tltwxmt scratching noises
arc heard.
Ttic &tt&‘s bolt’ ttas‘sti&tl ofl.
‘i’hc location of the turntnblc and spcnkcr
systcrtis is uristablc.
Disc is old or scmtctictl.
Ihist in disc grooves.
Stylus nectllo is worn.
Ihst is attached to stylus tip.
_ .” ._f^ .., . _^,.,_ __,
ellc-attact tt1c belt.
@If the cctuifmcnt is ttristat~lo tmxrrsc it is located
upon a soft stirface, slicli as a carpot, plncc it
solid material (such as concrete blocks, bricks, a
hard board, etc.) tmtcatli the speakor systems.
*Try moving ttto turr~tablc farlticr away from the
speaker systctns.
@Try fdaciiig 21cwhioiiirig mtariat (such as felt or
coiriiiicrcislly availabtc audio iris&Hors) boncAttt
the turrilablo.
@Turrt ttic trotttc ton0 control of the miplificr to
rottticc the troth soiintf.
~tlso a disc clcmcr to remove the dust from the
disc grooves.
elf the iloisc is hoard cvofi wtion a now disc is
tdayctt, l)rotmbly the stylus is worn. ftcttlncc it
with a iicw stylus.
~l~citiov0 ttio dust by using a soft tmrsti.
TYPO Automatic turotnblc
f~enlrJrcs A~Ito~rcttrrtt
Auto-sto,,
Ihive twti~oct flclt tltivo
Motor I)(: cllotor
t)rlvc control woltlotl I;(> servo cor~trol
‘t’clr#tinta! ptaltcr Altmirwm die-cttsl
Ihmclcr 31.2 Cot (13~9/32”)
TllroIt3ta! spcctts 33-t/3 r,m arid 45 rprc,
wow and fillttcr 0.045% WI%MS (JIS GS521)
1O.OF%Wcighl zero to t,cak
(KC 98A weigt,tctl)
f~llrtlttto 70 clfl OIN-f1 (ll:C 9ftA wcightod)
Powor supply AG l?OV, GO111
f’0wcr col,sltltlplloll 3 w
t)tlnowiotls (WXI 1x0) 130X93X375 ,,,,I1
(lG-ls/l~‘x3-~1/3~‘~l~-3/4”)
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When dust mvm is open:
130x380X410 ,,,,I,I
(lG-l5/1~‘:~1~-5/32”xl~-l/~‘)
Wetgtlt 3.6 kg (1.0 II,.)
‘t’ho unit should bc sorvicotl by qualified t0cltnicians only. NO
service inforrnatior~ is l~rovitlotl for cmtomors. Your product is
cfcsigiictf and innrwfacttirctl to ciiswc n i-nii~irtw~~ 01
rnaintcnarwo. I lowevcr, stwultl your wit ever rcquirc scivicc, n
natiortwido system of factory sorviccntcrs anti AtJ’l I l0111%1~1~
lNIffll’fINl~tiN’t~Sf~l~Vt~~IIN’l’fIl~:iis~~~ainlnirtcd tosttpportyour
protlirct’s vmrmrity.

tfcforc usirlg this unit pleas0 read thcsc ofmating instructions
carcftrlly. ‘fake sfm%l care lo follow the warnings intlicntctl on the
tinit ilsclf as well as the safely suggestions listed below.
Aftcrwarcls keep thorn haocly for fcrturo rcfcrctm.
1. I’OwCl’ SOtlrCC -- ‘t’tlC UiIit StlO~ittt tE COillM?CtCtt t0 t>OV.‘Or Stit,&’
only of the typo tloscribetl in the opcraling instructions or as
marked on tho uttit.
2. IJotnrization .- If the unit is cctuippccl with a polarizccl AC power
plug (a plug having one blade wider than Hic other), Ittat plug vfitl
fit into the AC oullcl only one way. Ibis is A safely fcnttirc. If you
arc tinable to inscrt the plug fully into the outlet, try roversiiig ttio
plug. If the plug stiotiltl still fait lo fit, coiltact your cleclrician to
rcplacc your obsotctc outlet. 00 not defeat the safety purpose of
ltic potari7ctl l4iig.
1. Water anti Moisture -- Do not tisc this unit near wc7tcr- .for 3 *.
cxamf~tc, near a baltiltrb, washbowl, swimming pool, or lho like.
tknq~ t~nsomils sRould also be avoided.
Vontitation .. The tinil should be siluatecl so that its location or
position clots riot inlciforc with its proper vcrititatioii. Allow 10 cm
(4”) ctcarnnco from ltic roar of the unit.
Foreign Material -- Care should be taken so Ihat objects do 1101
fall into arid liquids arc not spillal into lho tinit. 00 ilot stibjcct this
unit lo excessive smoke. dust, rrmhariical vibrntion, or shock.
Mqpetisrn .. The unit should be situated away from cct~rifmcri!
or tiovicos that goicratc strong magiictisni.
Stacking -. Do clot place heavy objects, other Ihan systcrri coin-
ponents, on top of the unit.
Clcnii the cabinol, panel arlcl coiltrots with a solt cloth tightly riloist-
cncd with mild cfctorgciil solution.
1. lhmago Requiring Service .. ‘Ihc unit slioulcl bo sefvicccl by
qditicd service fmsoiinet when:
(a) ‘I’tie AC power stipply cord or ltic plug has bceil tfainagott; or
(b) Objects have fc7llci~or liquid has bcon spilled into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been oxf~osccl to rain; or
Powor Cord Protection ._ AC power supply cords shoiitd bc
routed so that they arc riot likely lo bc walked on or pirict~ccl by
itcrns placed upon or against thoni. Ncvor take hold of ltie plug or
cord if your Imid is wet, and always grasp lho fhig body when
conncctiiig or cliscoilnccli~ig il.
Nonuse Periods .. Wttcn tho unit is not ~rsccl,turn the power off.
Wtum loft iinw.xl for a long period of time, the unit should be
unplu~ggodfrom the tlouscl~old AC outlet.
tlent -. The unit should be situated away from ticnl sources such
as radiators and ttic like. It also should not be placccl in tcm-
tmatcrrcs less than 5°C (4i”F) or greater than 35% (Oci‘l’).
Surface -- Place ttio unit on a flat, lovol surface.
Cstts aid Stni~tls _. Ttio unit shoulcl be used only with ii cart or
stand that is rccorniiicridod by the rnaiirifnctirrcr. The rirlit anti
cart con~birintiori shoiitcl be nlovccl with care.
(hick stops, oxcossivc force, ancl irnovm strr-
faces may cntiso ttio unit arid cart cotnbiriatiori lo
over turn.
Walt or Coilhg Mounthg .. The unit should not Bo rr~ountctt to a
wall or ceiling, unless spcciliccl iii this operating iiistriictions.
I)0 001 us0 any typo of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as afcot~otor bertzinc.
(ti) ‘the irriil does riot appear to operelc iiorrtially or exhibits a
marked chango in pcrforrtiancc; or
(0) ‘Iho riilit has bccri tlrof~poti, or thc ciiclosi.ire cfnntaged.
2. Sotvicing -- ‘Ftic user should riot c?ttonipt to scrvicc the unit
l~~yotitl that doscribed in ttio operating instructions. All otticr
sort/icing should bo rcfcrrcd lo qualified scrvicc fmrsoniict.
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