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Created:Mon Feb 17 1986
Last Modified:Fri Mar 03 1989
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1517
Total number of notes:13349

472.0. "Technics SLP-7" by COOKIE::ROLLOW (Redneck cooking... Fryit!) Thu Sep 25 1986 13:30

    A previous note dedicated to CD players that worked had a couple
    of replys about Technics SLP-7's that have drawer problems.  I'd
    to use this note have other SLP-7 owners respond about similiar
    problems they have had.  Alternativly you can send me mail at:
    
    	NABETH::ALAN (8.429)
    
    					Alan
    
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472.1Positioning maladjustment?CHECK::MWRESINSKIThu Sep 25 1986 16:2425
    I'm not sure if this is a problem with the unit or a problem with
    my analog listening background.
    
    Usually when you drop -- or place -- a stylus on an lp, the expected
    whooshes and clicks let you know that some software is in operation.
    
    Of course, with CDs, just silence until the music.  Here's what
    happens with my SL-P7:
    
    Press PLAY or start the program sequence and I hear the whirrs of
    the mechanism (I guess it's the tracking system and motor speed
    adjustments) and immediately the music starts.  No problem, except
    that sometimes I think the pickup misses the first fraction of a
    second, like it over-positioned slightly.  I notice this most
    especially on a sudden attack like the opening chord of the "Star
    Wars Theme" on RETURN OF THE JEDI or the subtle striking of the
    hammer on the string of the GOLDBERG VARIATIONS.
    
    It doesn't seem to be bothered by subsequent track selections. 
    For example, if I program tracks 3,1,5, & 7, the attack will be
    missing from 3 but not from the others.
    
    Of course, when compared with the remainder of the disc, the problem
    only occurs for 1/27,000 of the listening time, but I'm wondering
    if it's my imagination or if the unit needs adjustment.
472.2RADON::WEAVERLDP - Laboratory Data ProductsFri Sep 26 1986 21:166
    Some units just don't seek to the beginning of the song well.
    I doubt there is anything that can be done, but if it is under
    warranty, it can't hurt to ask.  Make sure you ask someone who
    really knows the machine.
    
    						-Dave
472.3Not with the SL-P8LATOUR::GSCOTTTue Oct 14 1986 15:473
    I haven't noticed this problem with my SL-P8 (although it would
    be reasonable to assume they have the same basic electromechanical
    and electronic components they could be a lot different).