Technics SL-5 User Manual

Suggestions for safety
Before using this unit, be sure to read applicable items of the
operating
instructions
and
these
safety
suggestions
carefully;
and afterwards keep them handy for future reference. Take
special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itself as
well as in the operating instructions.
A
Avoid places where there is water or humidity.
Do not use this unit near a bathtub, washbasin, swimming
pool, or the like. Damp basements should also be avoided.
. Do not allow water or any foreign object to get inside this
unit.
Do not place smail metal objects or anything containing
liquid on or near the unit.
. Avoid placement of the unit where it will be exposed to the
direct rays of the sun, or where ventilation is inadequate.
Do not place this unit in a bookcase or between cabinets,
unless proper ventilation is provided, or where curtains or
furniture may obstruct the ventilation holes.
.
Place
this
unit
away
from
heat-emitting
appliances.
Never place this unit on or near a radiator, heat register,
stove, or any other heat-emitting equipment (including
amplifiers).
. Placement
Pjace the uniton astable, vibration-free, level shelf or stand.
. Check the voltage rating of this unit before connecting the
unit to a power source.
Be sure to connect the unit only to the type of power source
indicated in the operating instructions, or as indicated on
the unit itself.
. Care of the mains cord and plug.
Take care that the cord is not bent sharply (especially near
its connection to the unit or near the plug), that nothing is
placed on it, and that it is not pinched, crushed or frayed.
Never take hold of the plug or cord if your hand is wet, and
always be sure to grasp the plug body when connecting or
disconnecting it.
. Maintenance
Refer to the operating instructions for details.
. Repairs
Except for adjustments explained in the operating instruc-
tions, do not attempt any repairs yourself. Be sure to re-
quest service from a qualified technician (or your dealer or
nearest servicenter).
Specifications
H@ General
Mains:
Power consumption:
Dimensions:
(WXHXD)
Weight:
B@ Turntable section
Type:
Drive method:
Motor:
Drive control method:
Turntable platter:
Turntable speeds;
Wow and flutter:
240 V AC, 50 Hz
10 W
31.5 X 8.8 X 31.5 cm
(12-1/2" X 3-1/2” & 12-1/2”)
31.5 X 39 KX 31.5 cm
(12-1/2" X 15-23/64" X 12-1/2"}
(Maximum height when top
(dust cover) is open.)
4.4 kg (9.7 |b.}
Direct drive
Automatic turntable
Auto start/Auto lead-in
Auto return
Auto stop
Repeat play
Auto speed select
Manual speed selection possible
Auto size select
Record presence detection
Direct drive
Brushless DC motor
F'G servo control
Aluminum die-cast
Diameter 30 cm (12”)
33-1/3 rpm and 45 rpm
Auto speed select
(Manual! selection possible)
0.012% WRMS*
0.025% WRMS (JIS C5521)
+0.035% peak
(IEC 98A Weighted)
* Measured by obtaining signal from built-in frequency
generator of motor assembly.
Rumble:
Tonearm section
Type:
Effective length:
Tracking error angle:
Effective mass:
Resonance frequency:
Tonearm drive motor:
Phono cable
capacitance:
@ Cartridge section
Model No:
Type:
Magnetic circuit:
Frequency response:
Output voltage:
Channel separation:
Channel balance:
Recommended load
impedance:
Compliance (dynamic):
Stylus pressure range:
Weight:
Replacement stylus:
—56 dB (IEC 98A Unweighted)
-78 dB (IEC 98A Weighted)
Dynamic balanced type
Linear tracking tonearm
4-pivot gimbal suspension
10.5 cm (4-1/8")
Within +0.1°
9 g {including cartridge)
12 Hz
DC motor
150 pF
EPC-P24S
Moving magnet stereo cartridge
All laminated core
10 Hz ~ 30 kHz
20 Hz ~ 10 kHz +1 dB
2.5 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/s. zero to
peak lateral velocity
(7 mV at 1 kHz, 10 cm/s, zero to
peak 45° velocity [DIN 45 500))
22 dB at 1 kHz
Within 2 dB at 1 kHz
47 kQ~100 kQ
12 X 10° cm/dyne at 100 Hz
1.25 £0.25 g (12.5 +2.5 mN)
6.0 g (cartridge only)
EPS-24CS
Specifications
subject
to
change
without
notice.
Weight
and
dimensions
shown
are
approximate.

Technics SL-5 Specifications

General

Drive Method	Direct Drive
Turntable Platter	Aluminum die-cast
Signal to Noise Ratio	78 dB
Effective Length	105 mm
Dimensions	315 x 88 x 315 mm
Speed	33 1/3, 45rpm
Tonearm Type	Linear Tracking
Cartridge	Moving Magnet
Type	Automatic direct drive turntable
Wow and Flutter	0.025% (WRMS)