Technics SL-L3 User manual

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Thank you for selecting the SL-L3.
For optimum performance, we recommend that
you read these instructions carefully.
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Merci d’avoir choisi le Modéle N° SL-L3.
Pour un rendement et une sécurité de fonctionne-
ment optimaux, nous vous recommandons de lire
attentivement ces instructions.
“La Société PANASONIC-FRANCE S.A., importa-
trice du matériel MATSUSHITA-JAPON, déclare
que cet appareil est conforme aux prescriptions de
la directive 76/889/C.E.E. (arrété du 14 Janvier
1980).”
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las presentes instrucciones.
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© Skip mode indicator © Record groove scale
Program mode indicator
@ Tonearm position
indicator
@ Cartridge
Quartz display
@ Stop/clear button
© Start button
@ Forward and backward
skip/search buttons
@ Cueing button and cueing indicators
@ Power switch
® Program buttons (program/skip indicators) @ Repeat button and repeat indicator
@
Upper
cabinet
(dust
cover)
@®
Optical
sensor
© Reset switch
@ Lower cabinet @ Stylus set-down position
adjustment knob
@ Center spindle
@® Record size selector
| ® Sensitivity selector
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@
Speed
selector
45-rpm adaptor
Turntable mat
Turntable platter

Parts identification and
their functions
@ Power switch
m stand-by: This symbol indicates the “stand-by” mode.
Power is still supplied to the turntable but not
to the circuits.
mon: This symbol indicates “on”. Push to switch the
unit on. Push again to switch the unit to the
stand-by mode.
When power is switched on, the tonearm position indicator,
cueing control indicator (orange) and Gdusrre display
( = ) illuminate.
@ Qurenz display (=)
When power (mains) is switched on, the Gusarrz display
( == ) illuminates.
@ Program mode indicator ( )
The program mode indicator is illuminated during
programming operation or program play. After program play
has finished, the indicator goes out.
OSkip
mode
indicator
(
[=
skip
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\Muminates for @-® direct song selection and @©-©
forward/backward skip operation.
© Theskip indicator goes out when record play is resumed.
e When forward/backward skip is activated, the skip mode
indicator illuminates for only an instant.
@Record groove scale
Ascale with 1 mm graduations that is useful for determining
the tonearm position.
@Toneaim position indicator (V)
Shows the approximate tonearm position at all times.
O Cartridge
@Stop/clear button (stop-clear O)
Press to stop record play and cancel the program.
@ The tonearm will move to the rest position and the platter
will stop rotating (auto-return, auto-stop).
e If the turntable is in the program mode, all program
settings will be cancelled.
@ Start button (<j start)
Press to begin record play.
® The tonearm will move to the specified start position and
record play will begin.
® When this button.is pressed during record play, the
tonearm will return to the start position and begin record
play again (auto-return). During program record play,
record play will be resumed from the first programmed
song.
@ Forward and backward skip/search buttons
(Id skip search 1)
Press @ to skip forward or backward directly to the
beginning of the next song, or for search operation in
which the tonearm moves forward or backward.
Press the k])skip/search button for skip or search operation
in the forward direction.
Press the skip/searchr>$ button for skip or search operation
in the backward direction.
The function of these buttons differ according to how long it
is pressed.
How to press the buttons
1. Press for under one second. ( rc) )
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2. Hold down for more than one second. ( ry )
®) | For skip operation:
1. Press the forward or backward skip/search button for an
instant (less than one secona).
2. Then press the program button corresponding to the
number of songs to be skipped. Remember that the
current song is not included in the skip count in the
forward direction but is included in the skip count in the
backward direction.
For search operation:
1. Hold down the forward or backward skip/search button
for more than one second. The tonearm will move in the
corresponding direction while the button is held down,
slowly at first (about one second) and then rapidly.
2. Release the button when the tonearm has reached the
desired point.
3. Press the cueing button to lower the tonearm.
@ Cueing button and cueing indicators
(zcueing vy)
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Press to raise and lower the tonearm.
e During record play, the green indicator is illuminated to
show that the tonearm is down.
© {fthis button is pressed during record play, the tonearm
will rise and the orange indicator will illuminate.
@ Repeat button and repeat indicator ( "epeat )
Press to activate the repeat play function (indicator
illuminates). Press again to cancel the repeat play function
(indicator goes out).
If the repeat mode is used with the program record play
function, the programmed songs can be heard repeatedly.

@ Program buttons (program/skip indicators)
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Use these buttons for @ program record play, ® direct song
selection and © forward/backward skip.
@® For program record play (use these buttons before
beginning record play)
1. Press the program buttons of the songs to be played in
the order they are to be heard. The tonearm will move
to the innermost grooves of the record and return to
the rest position.
2. Press the start button. The tonearm will move to the
first programmed song and program record play will
begin.
For direct song selection (use these buttons before
beginning record play)
1. Press the kd forward skip/search button for less than
one second.
2. Press the program button of the song you want to
hear.
3. Press the start button. The tonearm will move to the
programmed song and record play will begin.
© For forward or backward skip
1. Press the forward or backward skip/search button for
less than one second.
2. Before the tonearm begins to move, press the
program button of the number of songs to be skipped
from the present location.
Skip play cannot function if a program button is pressed
after the tonearm has begun to move to the left or right.
| The program skip indicators
¢ When in the program play mode
The indicators of the programmed songs illuminate.
. During record play, the indicator of the song being
played flashes on and off.
3. After the song has been played, the corresponding
indicator goes out.
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© When in the skip play mode
1. The corresponding indicator illuminates each time a
button is pressed.
2. When the play mode begins, the indicator goes out.
@ Upper cabinet (dust cover)
Contains the tonearm drive system. Must be completely
closed before starting record play.
@® Optical sensor
Used to detect the presence or absence of a record, record
size and the locations of the spaces between the songs
(tracks) on a record.
@Reset switch
There is no need to operate this switch yourself.
This switch causes the tonearm to return to the rest position
when the upper cabinet is opened.
@ Stylus set-down position
adjustment knob
Use this knob when playing non-standard records.
@Record size selector wale
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manual
Use this selector when playing non-standard — oR GT
records.
Set this selector to manual before playing 30 cm (12”)
transparent records, blue records and 25 cm (10”) diameter
records, and then move the tonearm to the correct start
position using the search function. When this selector is set
to manual, the program record play, skip play and repeat
play functions will not operate. ;
Be sure to leave this selector in the auto position at all other
times.
@ Sensitivity selector
Use when playing special records. 3
speed
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@ Speed selector
Use when playing non-standard records.
@ Turntable platter
@ Turntable mat
@45-rpm adaptor
Use this adaptor when playing.45-rpm records.
This adaptor is held down by the weight of LP records. When
playing thin, flexible records, such as those included in
magazines, lock this adaptor down by gently pressing
downward and rotating it clockwise.
@ Center spindle
@ Lower cabinet

In order to avoid damage due to vibration or shock incurred
during shipment, this unit is packed with protective materials
@ . @. O and @. Be sure to remove these before use.
Keep these materials for reuse should it become necessary to
transport the turntable again.
1. Remove turntable spacers Qi) ~ GB . (Fig. 1)
2. Pull off the tonearm protection spacer @. (Fig. 1)
3. Remove tape on side of cartridge @. (Fig. 1)
(This prevents the stylus assembly from shaking loose
during shipment.)
Fig. 1
4. Put the turntable mat on after you have completed the set-
up. (Use only the supplied turntable mat.)
Do not stand this unit on its side or turn it upside
down when making connections as the turntable
mat could come loose and damage the stylus.
Placement
@ Place the unit ina stable and horizontal position where there
is little or no vibration.
@™ Place the unit away from the speakers so that it will be
subject to as little direct sound radiation as possible.
@ Donotuse orstore this unit where it will be exposed to dust,
dirt, high humidity or high temperature. Do not place it near
heaters.
@ Place it in a well-ventilated location.
@ Do not use under direct sunlight, spotlights, or other ex-
tremely bright light sources.
@ Do not place it near or on top of a power amplifier, since
power amplifiers radiate much heat.
@ Place the turntable away from the power amplifier to prevent
hum.
Hum may be caused by leakage flux from the transformer in
the power amplifier (or integrated amplifier). Therefore, if
you notice hum, try moving the turntable to a slightly
different location, further away from the amplifier.
M@ If you try to listen to a radio near the turntable while it is
being used, you may hear some interference.
Connections
Precautions
e Make sure your hands are dry when making connections.
e Turn power off to all components before making
connections.
® Be sure to read the operating instructions for all units
connected.
e Ifthe turntable is lifted vertically or turned over, remove the
turntable mat to avoid damage to the stylus.
4. Use the stereo connection cable to connect the turntable to
your amplifier or receiver. Be sure that the white plugs are
connected to the left channel jacks and the red plugs are
connected to the right channel jacks.
2. Plug the ground wire into the turntable’s ground jack and
connect the other end of the wire to the amplifier or
receiver’s ground (GND) screw.
Note that hum may occur if you neglect to connect the
ground wire.
3. Plug the female end of the power cord into the turntable’s AC
IN jack and plug the other end into a wall socket. (Fig. 2)
(The configuration of AC power plug may differ according to
the area.)
This screw adjusts the stylus set-down position at the
beginning of a record.
It has been preset at the factory and should not require
readjustment.
Wall socket
Rear panel of amplifier (option)
Fig. 2
Caution:
Make sure that the turntable’s AC line-voltage selector is
matched to your local voltage before connecting the AC
power plug.
If the pre-selected voltage is different from your local
voltage, turn the AC line-voltage selector with a screwdriver
so that it corresponds to your local voltage.
The AC line-voltage selector is located at the back of the
unit. (See page 2)
fe There is no voltage selector for some countries; the correct
| voltage is already set.
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before setting the AC
line-voltage selector.
lf the power supply in your area is 117V or 120V, set to the
“110V-127V (127V)” position. (For SAUDI ARABIA only)

Operation
Procedure
@ Automatic operation
© Place a record on the platter and close the upper cabinet.
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Function/Notes
Be sure that the upper cabinet is completely closed.
Confirm that the record size selector is set to auto.
®Confirm that the speed selector is set to auto.
®To assure proper operation, wait about two seconds
after switching power on before using any buttons.
® To play a 45-rpm record, first press down lightly on the
45-rpm adaptor while turning it counterclockwise to raise
it. For thin, flexible records such as those included in
magazines, lightly press the adaptor down and turn it
clockwise. Then place the record on the platter.
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Record play begins.
After record play has finished
The tonearm will return to the rest position and the platter
will stop rotating.
Press the power switch ( = — = ).
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Press the repeat button.
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tonearm will return to the rest position and all functions
will be cancelled.
©{f power is switched off during record play, the tonearm
will rise and stop above the record at that point. Switch
power back on to return the tonearm to the rest position.
elf the start button is pressed during record play, the
tonearm will return to the beginning of the record and
resume record play.
e|f the start button is pressed when there is no record on
the platter, the tonearm will move inward to the starting
position for a 17 cm (7”) record and then returns to the
rest position without descending.
The repeat indicator illuminates and the repeat play mode is
activated. Repeat can be activated either before or during
record play.
The repeat indicator goes out to show that the repeat mode
has been cancelled. Repeat is also cancelled when the
stop/clear button is pressed.
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Cueing indicator (orange) illuminates.
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Note:
@\n the program record play, direct selection and skip modes, Therefore, no sound is heard for about 10 seconds after the
the stylus is lowered near the end of the song preceding the stylus has been lowered.
song to be played. The muting is released at the end of the
blank band between songs.
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@ Program record play
1. Press the program buttons of the songs to be played in
the order they are to be heard.
Place a record on the turntable platter, switch power on
but do not press the start button.
Enter the songs to be played.
To cancel an entry, press the corresponding program
button again (indicator goes out).
To cancel all program entries, press the stop/clear
button.
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The program indicators illuminate.
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For example, on a record having a total of 7 songs, press
the 7, 5 and 2 buttons to play those three songs in that
order.
Program skip indicators 7, 5 and 2 illuminate and the
tonearm will move to the center of the record and then
return to the rest position.
lf the same record is left on the platter and played again, the
tonearm will move directly to the first programmed song.
@The same song cannot be programmed more than once.
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song and start program record play without returning to
the start position first.
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program record play will be restarted from the first
programmed song.
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play, all program settings will be cancelled and the
tonearm will return to the rest position.
The program skip indicator of the song currently being
played flashes on and off. After the song has ended, the
program/skip indicator goes out.
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Procedure
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@ Repeat program record play
1. After entering the program, press the repeat button.
2. Press the start button.
The repeat indicator illuminates to show that the repeat
mode has been activated.
® All programmed songs will be played repeatedly even if
the repeat button is pressed during play of the last
programmed song. Repeat program record play cannot
be activated after the last song has ended.
@ To play a programmed song again
during program play
Press the program button of the song currently being
played.
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Record play of the song will be stopped and then resumed
from the beginning.
@ To skip ahead to a programmed song
during program play
Press the program button of the song to be played.
For example, while listening to song 5 in a 5~4—-3--1
program sequence, press program button [1] to hear song 1
immediately.
Press program button [1].
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Record play will be stopped and then resumed from the
beginning of the song just entered.
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The program/skip indicators of the skipped songs will go
out.
©The programmed songs being skipped will be cancelled,
unless the repeat mode has been activated before
skipping the programmed songs.
M@ Direct song (track) selection
For example, to start record play from song 5:
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Press the forward skip/search button.
(under one second)
Press the program button.
Press the start button.
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button.
©Be careful to press the forward skip/search button only
for an instant. If it is held down, the search mode is
activated.
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this case, press the stop/clear button to return the
tonearm to the rest position.
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Play begins from song 5.
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Procedure
Function/Notes
@ Forward and backward skip
(only during automatic operation)
Forward skip
For example, to skip to the beginning of song 5 when
listening to song 2,
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For example, to skip back to the beginning of song 2 when
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@ Forward and backward search
(Use this function when playing non-standard records.)
For example, to begin record play in the middle of song 3:
®Hold down the forward skip/search button until the
tonearm has moved to the desired position.
Press the cueing button to lower the tonearm and resume
record play.
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Backward search
For example, to move the tonearm from song 6 back to the
middle of song 5:
®Hold down the backward skip/search button until the
tonearm has moved to the desired position.
Press the cueing button to lower the tonearm and resume
record play.
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Be careful to press the forward and backward skip/search
buttons only for an instant each time. tf held down, the
search mode is activated.
track 7 | track 6 } track 5 | track 4 | track 3 | track 2 | track 1
track 7 | track 6 | track 5 | track 4 | track 3 | track 2 | track 1
Press 5.
(auto-return)
Tonearm returns to song 2 and record play is resumed.
In the backward skip mode, the song currently being
played is included in the skip count.
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@ The tonearm will move slowly for about one second and
then move more rapidly.
@ The tonearm lowers to resume record play.
®During program record play, the tonearm can only be
moved over the song currently being played using the
search function.
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@ The tonearm will move slowly for about one second and
then move more rapidly.
@ The tonearm lowers to resume record play.
During program record play, the tonearm can only be
moved over the song currently being played using the
search function.