Technics SL-Q2 User Manual

We want to thank you for selecting the SL-Q2.
For
optimum
performance,
we
recommend
that
you
read
these
instructions
carefully.
Caution
for
safe
use
of
this
apparatus
Caution
e
This
apparatus
is
double
insulated,
safety
earth
not
re-
quired.
Important
‘
e
The
wires
in
this
mains
lead
are
coloured
in
accordance
with
the
following
code:
Blue:
Neutral
Brown:
Live
As
the
colours
of
the
wires
in
the
mains
lead
of
this
ap-
paratus
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
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
N
or
coloured
BLACK.
The
wire
which
is
coloured
BROWN
must
be
connected
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:
Never
connect
the
AC
power
plug
before
assembly
has
been
completed.
Attach
the
dust
cover
last,
so
that
assembly
and
adjustments
can
be
made
most
conveniently.
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Assembly
and
set-up
@ Installation of turntable platter
1.
Place
the
turntable
platter
on
the
center
spindle.
Note:
The
rotor
is
connected
to
the
underside
of
the
turntable
platter.
(The
magnet
of
the
motor
is
attached
to
the
turn-
table
platter.)
To
maintain
optimum
performance,
extra
care
should
be
taken
to
prevent
adhesion
of
dust
or
iron
filings
to
the
magnet
and
not
to
damage
the
magnet
by
dropping
it.
Do
not
remove
or
loosen
the
screws.
Should
the
position
of
the
fixed
magnet
be
altered
by
loosening
the
securing
screws,
the
rated
performance
of
the
unit
cannot
be
guar-
anteed.
(See
Fig.
2.)
2. Place the turntable mat on the platter.
Note:
After
having
placed
the
turntable
mat
on
the
turntable
platter,
manually
rotate
the
turntable
platter
clockwise
about
10
times.
This
will
disengage
the
automatic
mechanism
from
the
tonearm
gear,
which,
in
rare
cases,
may
have
moved
out
of
its
normal
position
during
transportation.
B
Installation
of
headshell
(See
Fig.
3.)
Insert
the
headshell
into
the
front
end
of
the
tubular
arm,
and
turn
the
locking
nut
clockwise
(in
the
direction
shown
by
the
arrow
“A”),
with
the
headshell
firmly
held
horizontally.
i Installation of balance weight (See Fig. 4.)
Place
the
balance
weight
on
the
rear
shaft
of
the
tonearm.
H Adjustments of horizontal zero (0) balance and
stylus pressure
1. Remove the stylus protector, if your cartridge has a detach-
able one. Be careful not to touch your fingers to the stylus
tip.
2. Release the arm clamp and lift the tonearm from the arm
rest to free it.
3. Turn the entire balance weight clockwise (indicated by
the arrow “A”) or counterclockwise (indicated by the arrow
“B”) until the tonearm is approximately balanced horizon-
tally (floats freely). (See Figs. 5 and 6.)
Note:
Fig. 6-1
Excessive forward advancement of the balance weight
causes the cartridge side to be lowered.
Fig. 6-2
Excessive backward retreatment of the balance weight
causes the cartridge side to be raised.
Fig. 6-3
Upon balancing between the balance weight and car-
tridge, the tonearm is held horizontal. |
During the adjustment of the horizontal zero (0) balance,
be careful that the stylus tip of the cartridge does not
contact the turntable mat or turntable base.
4. After the tonearm is horizontally zero (0) balanced, tem-
porarily refasten the tonearm with the arm clamp.
5. Hold the balance weight stationary with one hand as
shown in the picture, and rotate only the stylus-pressure
ring to bring the numeral “0” of the ring into alignment
with the center line on the tonearm rear shaft.
The adjustment of the horizontal zero (0) balance is now
completed, (See Fig. 7.)
6. After adjusting the horizontal zero (0) balance, turn the
balance weight clockwise in the direction of the arrow and
align to the correct stylus pressure. (See Fig. 8.)
(The stylus pressure of this unit is 1.75 g.)
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 operat-
ed
in a room
at low
temperature,
or
in places
in which
the
unit
is subjected
to vibrations.
® Adjustment of anti-skating contro!
Set the anti-skating control knob to the same value as the
stylus pressure. (See Fig. 9.)

Technics SL-Q2 Specifications

General

Brand	Technics
Model	SL-Q2
Category	Turntable
Language	English