IntegralRotor-Platter
TheSL-1710's Structure:
Only TechnicsGivesYouThis MajorAdvance
in DirectDrive Turntables.
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c o r r e c t i v er e s p o n s e " t h a t s o m e t i m e s varying loads.
c a u s e s s h o r t - t e r ms p e e d i n r r e g u l a r i t i e s
in otherturntables.
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A b u i l t - i ns t r o b e l a m o i l l u m i n a t e s
B.FG InsuresLag-FreeDetectionof s t r o b o s c o p em a r k i n g so n t h e p l a t t e r e d g e .
RotationalSpeed W h e n t h e l i n e o f m a r k i n g sf o r t h e s e l e c t e d
s p e e d s e e m s t o s t a n d c o m p l e t e l ys t i l l ,
B . F G s t a n d sf o r " B a c k E l e c t r o m o t i v e
the platter is rotating at exactly the right
F o r c e F r e q u e n c yG e n e r a t o r . "T o m o n i t o r
speed.
t h e s p e e d a t w h i c h t h e p l a t t e ri s r o t a t i n g
a t a n y g i v e n m o m e n t ,t h e r e v e r s e
e l e c t r o m o t i v ef o r c e i n d u c e d b y t h e r o t o r Pitch Control
i n t h e s t a t o r f i e l d c o i l s i s u t i l i z e d .T h e
S e p a r a t ev a r i a b l e p i t c h c o n t r o l sf o r e a c h
w a v e f o r m o b t a i n e df r o m t h i s b a c k
s p e e d p e r m i t i n d e p e n d e n tf i n e a d j u s t m e n t
e l e c t r o m o t i v ef o r c e b e c o m e st h e r e f e r e n c e
f o r t h e t r e q u e n c yg e n e r a t o r .l t s o u t p u t i s o f p fa t t e r s p e e d w i t h i n a r a n g e o f 1 0 o / . .
Neither adjustment affects the other.
c o m o a r e d w i t h t h e s t a n d a r dc a l i b r a t i o n
f r e q u e n c yo b t a i n e df r o m t h e r e f e r e n c e
o s c i l l a t o ra n d t h e n , w h e n n e e d e d ,a
c o r r e c t i o ns i g n a l i n s t a n t l yc h a n g e s t h e
motor drive current in order to maintain
p r e c i s e r o t a t i o n a lv e l o c i t y .A n d i t d o e s
t h i s w i t h o u tt h e t i m e l a g c o n c e i v a b l ei n
other systems.
TheSL-171O's
FloatingDouble-lnsulator
:
A UniqueConstructionInnovationfor Obtaining
Crystal-ClearSound from YourSystem
Technics'FloatingDouble- InsulatorFightsagainstAcousticFeedback.
As they have done in so many other areas
o f t u r n t a b l ed e s i g n , T e c h n i c se n g i n e e r s
h a v e c o m e u p w i t h a n i n g e n i o u sa n d
u n i q u e m e t h o do f c o p i n g w i t h t h e a c o u s t i c
f e e d b a c kp r o b l e m : t h e f l o a t i n g d o u b l e -
i n s u l a t o r .E x t e r n a ls o u n d s a n d v i b r a t i o n s
t h a t r e a c h t h e S L - 1 7 1 O - e i t h e rt h r o u g h t h e
a i r o r t h r o u g ht h e u n i t ' s r e s t i n g p o s i t i o n -
are met by two separate insulators
constructed of metal springs and special
vibration-absorbing m a t e r i a l .T h e a l l -
i m p o r t a n tt u r n t a b l e ,m o t o r a n d t o n e a r m
a s s e m b l ya r e m o u n t e d o n a m a i n b a s e
w h i c h a c t u a l l yl l o a t s o n t h e s e i n s u l a t o r s ,
and this allowsthese partsto remain
far removed and isolated lrom harmful
v i b r a t i o n s .W e f e e l c o n f i d e n tt h a t t h i s
system used in the SL-1710goes further
t h a n a n y o t h e r t u r n t a b l e i n c o m b a t i n gt h i s
difficulty.
But we haven't stopped here. The SL-
1 7 1 0w a s d e s i g n e df r o m t h e b o t t o m u p
with the prevention of acoustic feedback
in mind.The main base is made heavier
with extra metal weights and the base
itself is lined with visco-elastic material
t o h e l p e l i m i n a t et h e s e u n w a n t e dv i b r a -
t i o n s . I n a d d i t i o n ,t h e t o n e a r m b a s e i s
c o n s t r u c t e do f a z i n c a l l o y , w h o s e w e i g h t
a l s o f i g h t s a g a i n s ts o u n d - d i s t o r t i n g
acoustic feedback. A newly-designed
t u r n t a b l em a t t o p r o v i d e f u l l , g e n t l e
r e c o r d s u p p o r t ,a n d a p r e c i s i o n - m a d e ,
d i e - c a s ta l u m i n u m c a b i n e t a r e a l s o
features which offer important assists in
the battle against acoustic feedback.
Taken together, these measures add up
t o a c o n s i d e r a b l ea c c o m p l i s h m e n to, n e
that can make the difference between
m e d i o c r e a n d t r u l y e x c e p t i o n a ls o u n d .
Vibration analysis ol floating syslem vs
nonJloaling system (wiih dust cover on)
Vibration analysis of floating system vs
non-floatingsystem (without dust cover)
SensitiveGimbalSuspentionTonearm
F o r t h e f i n e s t t r a c k i n g s e n s i t i v i t y t, h e
tonearm rests in a gimbal suspension
equipped with two pairs of low friction
pivot bearings. With enhanced rotational
s e n s i t i v i t y t, h e t o n e a r m i s a l l o w e d f r e e ,
gyroscopic movement to ensure flawless
b a l a n c e d u r i n g t r a c k i n g .T h e l o n g e r t h a n
usual effectivetonearm length (230 mm or
9*" , stylus to pivot) contributes to the
a r m ' s l o w t r a c k i n ge r r o r , a n d t h i s i n t u r n
facilitates the design on the anti-skating
c o n t r o lf o r p r e c i s e a n d r e l i a b l e t r a c k i n g .
W i t h t h i s d e s i g n ,a s i n g l e p r e c i s ea n t i -
s k a t i n g s c a l e c o u n t e r a c t ss i d e t h r u s t f o r
all types of styli.
 Auto-Cut,Auto-Return
Auto-Shut-Off
The SL-1710provides the three most desirable
automatic features without sacrificing its nearly
u n s u r p a s s e dp e r f o r m a n c eo r i t s g r e a t s i m p l i c i t y .A l l
the operator has to do to start play is position the arm
over the lead-in grooves and flick the cueing lever.
At the end of the record, the tonearm automatically
lifts up and returns to the arm rest, shutting off the
power. Or, if you wish to stop play in the middle of a
record, a simple flick of the stop lever lifts the
tonearm wherever it is and returns it to the arm rest,
shutting off the power automatically.This is not only
a handy feature from the standpoint of operator
convenience, but it also prevents useless, irritating
play on the lead-out grooves and the accompanying
wear of your valuable stylus.

New Type MM Cartridge

The EPC-27OC-II moving magnet cartridge employed in
the SL-1710features the new CKS magnetic material,
a low effective mass, and high compliance matched
with good stability and linearity, assuring accurate
tracing.

TURNTABLESECTION reading tracking force adjustment, 5 cm/sec, zero to peak lateral

Type Direct-drive semi-automatic with anti-skatingforce control velocity
turntable d e v i c e , o i l - d a m p e dc u e i n g d e v i c e (4.5 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec,
Motor E l e c t r o n i c a l l yc o n t r o l l e d Effective length 2 3 0m m ( 9 d " ) zero to peak 45" velocity)
brushless DC motor Overhang 1 5m m ( 1 e { 8 " ) Channel separation 25 dB at 1 kHz
T u r n t a b l ep l a t t e r Aluminumdiecast; Friction 7mg Channel balance Within 2 dB at 'l kHz
33 cm (13") diameter ( h o r i z o n t a l l ya n d v e r t i c a l l y ) Recommended tracking force 1.75+0.259
T u r n t a b l es p e e d s 33*and45 rpm Effective mass 22 g (6.0 g cartridge Load impedance 47ko-100ko
Speed change method Electronic change w e i g h t , 1 . 7 5g s t y l u s p r e s s u r e ) S t y l u st i p Diamond
V a r i a b l ep i t c h c o n t r o l s Individual Tiacking error angle Within +3' Cartridge weight 6.0 g
adjustment controls, (at edge of 30 cm or 12" rgcord), Replacement stylus EPS-27OED
1 0 % a d j u s t m e n tr a n g e *1' (at centerof 30 cm or 12" GENERAL
W o w a n d f l u t t e r 0 . 0 2 5 % ( J l SC 5 5 2 1 ) W R M S record) Power supply AC'f 10V/120V/220V /240V.
+O.035o/o(DlN 45507),weighted, Offset angle 21.5" 50/60Hz
zero to peak Adjustable tracking force o-3 g Power consumption 7W
Rumble -50 dB (DlN45539A) Cartridge range 5-l 1 g Dimensions 4 5 . 3x 1 2 . 5x 3 6 . 9c m
- 7 3 d B ( D r N4 5 5 3 9 8 ) H e a d s h e l lw e i g h t 9.5 g (WXHXD)
TONEARM SECTION CARTRIDGESECTION Weight 8.8 kg
Type U n i v e r s a l" S " s h a p e d t u b u l a r Type Moving magnet stereo cartridge
arm, static-balancedtype, direct Output voltage 3.2 mV at 1 kHz,

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Matsushita
Electric
SD6 02O EF Specificationsare subject to change without notice. Printed in Japan