Technics SL-B202 User Manual

Thank
you
for
choosing
the
SL-B202.
For
optimum
performance
and
safety,
please
read
these
instructions
carefully.
Keep
page
2
folded
out
while
reading
the
instructions.
Caution for safe use
of this apparatus
(For UNITED KINGDOM)
Caution
This apparatus is double insulated, safety earth not required.
Important
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Blue:
Brown:
Neutral
Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminat which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con-
nected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured RED.
This equipment should be disconnected from the mains
when not in use.
Before use
Caution:
Do not plug in the AC power plug before completing assembly.
Attach the dust cover last to make assembly and adjustments
easier.
These instructions apply to units of different color.
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@ Installing the turntable platter
1, Place the platter on the center spindle.
2. Holding the belt by the ribbon, fit the belt over the
capstan. Then remove the ribbon. (Fig. 1)
3. Place the turntable mat on the platter.
Note:
After placing the mat on the platter, turn the platter
clockwise about ten full rotations by hand.
This is necessary to assure correct operation of the
automatic mechanism. :
H
Attaching
the
headshell
(Fig.
2)
Insert
the
headshell
plug
into
the
end
of
the
tonearm
and
turn
the
locking
sleeve
clockwise
(viewed
from
the
rear)
while
holding
the
headshell
horizontal.
B
Attaching
the
counterweight
(Fig.
3)
Fit
the
weight
onto
the
rear
end
of
the
tonearm.
@
Balancing
the
tonearm
and
adjusting
stylus
pressure (tracking force)
1.
If
your
cartridge
has
a
detachable
stylus
protector,
remove
it.
Be
careful
not
to
touch
the
stylus
tip.
2.
Release
the
arm
clamp
and
lift
the
tonearm
away
from
the
arm
rest.
3.
Turn
the
counterweight
clockwise
or
counterclockwise
until
the
tonearm
is
balanced
horizontally
so
it
floats
freely.
(Figs.
4
and
5)
Note:
(A):
Weight
advanced
too
much.
Move
backward.
(B):
Weight
not
advanced
enough.
Move
further.
(C):
Properly
balanced.
While
balancing
the
tonearm,
be
careful
not
to
let
the
stylus
contact
the
turntable
mat
or
base.
4. After balancing the tonearm, clamp the tonearm into the
arm rest.
5. While holding the counterweight stationary, rotate the
weight ring so that the “0” on the ring scale is lined up
with the center line on the tonearm shaft. (Fig. 6)
This completes tonearm balancing (horizontal zero
balance).
6. Turn the counterweight in the direction of the arrow so
that the weight ring shows the correct stylus pressure
number lined up with the center line. (Fig. 7)
(Follow the cartridge manufacturer's recommendation.)
When the counterweight is turned, the weight ring moves
with it. Stylus pressure is indicated by the number on the
scale aligned with the center line.
Note:
Set the stylus pressure to the maximum recommended
value for your cartridge in cases where the record has an
extremely high recording level, or where the unit is
operated in a room at low temperature, or in places in
which the unit is subjected to vibrations.
@ Adjusting the anti-skating control (Fig. 8)
Set
the
anti-skating
control
to
the
same
value
as
the
stylus
pressure.
Note:
When a cartridge with integral dust brush is used, follow
the cartridge manufacturer's recommendation for adjust-
ing both stylus pressure and anti-skating control.
@ Attaching the dust cover (Fig. 9)
Hold both sides of the cover and lower it into the hinge
slots. To remove the cover, open it and pull upward.
Note:
Opening or closing the cover during play may cause
vibrations and groove skipping.
If you must open the cover during play, do so very gently.

Technics SL-B202 Specifications

Power

power supply voltage	110-120/220-240 V
power frequency	50 or 60 Hz
power consumption	3 W

Turntable Specifications

turntable diameter	30.4 cm
turntable speeds	33-1/3 rpm and 45 rpm
pitch control range	6% adjustment range

Tonearm Specifications

effective length	230 mm
overhang	15 mm
offset angle	22°

Cartridge Specifications

frequency response	10 Hz to 35 kHz
output voltage	2.5 mV at 1 kHz
channel separation	22 dB at 1 kHz

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	43 X 10.6 X 37.5 cm
maximum height with dust cover open	43 X 37 X 42 cm
weight	4.2 kg