Technics SL-1500C Operating Instructions

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Tone arm height
Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you
are using makes it necessary.
Preparation

Put a record on the turntable.
1
Release the arm lock.
Adjustment
(continued)
Index line
Arm-height
adjuster

Use the chart below as reference to find the
appropriate position mark for the height of
your cartridge.
2
Adjust the height with the arm-
height adjuster.
Adjust the arm height until the tone arm
becomes parallel to the record.


When you don't know the cartridge
height (H) or when you don’t use
the accessory head shell
Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to
damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp.
Lower the cue lever, rest the stylus on the
record and adjust the height control until the
tone arm and record are parallel.

If the cartridge height (H) is too small to
make them parallel to each other, add a
“cartridge spacer” (not supplied).
Parallel to a record
16
(Released) (Locked)
Arm lock
2
4
6
2
4
6

Hold the arm-height adjuster and slide it up
or down to align the position mark with the
index line. 0 to 6 mm are marked on the arm
height adjuster.

When checking the index line of the Arm-
height adjuster, check with your eyes on the
same level.
Cartridge height
(H) in millimeters
Height control
position
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
0
1
2
3
4
5
6

Height of the accessory cartridge H = 18 (mm)
(
Height control position : 4
)

Technics SL-1500C Specifications

General

Brand	Technics
Model	SL-1500C
Category	Turntable
Language	English