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Technics SL-B200
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Adjustments
Arm-lift height adjustment
The
arm-li
ft
he
ight
(distance between
the
stylus
tip
and
the
record
surface
when
the
cue
in
g
control
is at the
":!"
position)
has been ad
ju
sted at the
factory
to
approximately
5
to
7
mm
(3
/
16"-9
/
32")
(Fig. 7)
If
the
clearance
is
too
narrow
or
too
wide,
turn
the
adjust-
ment
screw
c
lock
wise
or
counterclockwise.
(F
ig.
8)
Clockwise
rotation
-
distance
between
the
record
and
sty
lus
tip
is decreased.
Counterclockwise rotation
-
distance
between
the
record
and
stylus
tip
is increased.
Adjustment of automatic return position (Fig.
9)
If
the stylus
does
not
l
and
in
the
lead-in
groove, adjust as
follows.
1.
Clamp
the
tonearm
to
the arm rest.
2. Remove
the
rubber
cap.
3.
Turn
the
screw
with
a screwdriver,
clockwise
or
counter-
clockwise
as necessary.
If
the
tonearm
tends
to
return
to
the
arm
rest before
the
play
has finished,
-turn
counterclockwise.
If
the
tonearm
fails
to
return
after
the final
groove
,
- turn clockwise.
Speed adjustment (pitch control) (Fig. 10)
There
are
strobe-lines
cut
on
this
turntab
le
platter
to
indicate
correct
rotationa
l-speed.
If
the
strobe
-lin
e appears
to
be
moving
as
the
turntable
rotates, adjust
while
playing
a
record.
1. Set
the
speed
selector
to
the speed
to
be
adjusted
.
2.
Watch
the
dot
pattern on
the
side of
the
platter.
Turn
the
pitch
contro
l
one
way
or
the
other
until
the
dots appear
to
stand still.
This
is
the
correct
speed.
3.
Turning
the
pitch
contro
l in
the"
+ "
direction
increases
the speed.
4.
Tur
n
ing
the
pitch
control
in
the"-"
direction
dec
reases
the speed.
Note:
Strobe dot pattern
Th
is
unit's
strobe
illuminator
operates at
the
AC
line
f
requency
which
ge
n
erally
has a 0.2%
fluctuation.
Th
is fl
uctuation,
when present,
may
make the
strobe
pattern
appear
to
change.
However
, actual
turn
table
speed does
not
change, because the
DC
motor
is
not
affected
by
AC
power
line
frequency.
-5-
Notes and maintenance
Do
not touch or hold the tonearm during automatic opera-
tion.
Carefully remove dust and dirt from records and stylus.
Dust
and
dirt
degrade
sound
quality
and
cause excessive
wear
of
the
stylus
and
grooves.
Wip
e
th
e dust cover and turntable base with a soft, dry cloth.
Never
use
vol
ati
le
cleaners
such
as
alcohol,
benzene
or
thinner.
Do
not
use
chemical
ly treated
dust
cloths
.
Do
not
expose
the
cover
to
insecticide
spray.
To
remo
ve
stubborn
spots, first
pull
out
the
AC
plug
and
detach
the
cover
.
Then
wipe
the
cover
with
a
soft
clo
th
sl
ig
htly
moistened
with
a
mild
soap and water
solution.
Do
not
w
ip
e
the
cover
during
play, or
the
tonearm
may
be
attracted
toward
the
cover
due
to
the
generati
on
of
st
atic
el
ectricity.
Transporting and shipping the turntable
Pack t
he
unit
in
the
reverse
order
from
unpacking.
Use
the
original
packing
materia
l
if
possib
l
e.
Otherwise,
take
these
steps:
Remove
the
platter
and mat
and
wrap them.
Tape
or
tie
the
t
onearm
to
the
arm
rest
so
it
canno
t shake
free.
Wrap
the
turntab
le base
with
a
blanket
or
soft
paper
to
avoid
scratches
or
damage.
How
to remove and install the turntable platter. (Refer to
Fig.3)
The
belt is
connected
to
the
capstan
and the
inner
drive
rim
of
the
platter.
Before
removing
the
p
latt
er, release
the
belt
from
the
capstan.
When reinstalling
the
platter, l
ower
it
over
t
he
turnt
able
shaft
and
engage the
belt
with
the
capstan.
Note:
Be
careful
not
to
let oil
or
grease
contact
the belt.
If
grease inadverten
tl
y
contacts
the
be
lt.
di
sconnect
the
AC
power
plug
first
and
wipe
t
he
belt
clean
wi
th
alcoho
l.

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Technics SL-B200 Specifications

Power IconPower
power supply120 V AC, 60 Hz
power consumption3 W
Turntable Specifications IconTurntable Specifications
turntable typeSemi-automatic turntable
drive methodBelt drive
turntable speeds33-1/3 rpm and 45 rpm
Tonearm Specifications IconTonearm Specifications
tonearm typeStatically-balanced straight tonearm
effective length230 mm
stylus pressure1.25 g
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
dimensions43 x 9.3 x 37.5 cm
weight3.3 kg
turntable platter diameter30.4 cm

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