How to Pair Bluetooth Technics Bluetooth Turntable

Verify the following before pairing:

  • Do not connect cables to the PHONO output terminals and PHONO earth terminal when playing back through Bluetooth®.
  • Also Check the user's manual of your Bluetooth® device before connecting.
  • Bluetooth® version 2.0 or earlier Bluetooth® devices are not supported.
  • Place the Bluetooth® device close to the unit within 1 m (3.3 ft)
  • You can register up to 8 devices with this unit. If a 9th device is paired, the device that has not been used the longest may be replaced. To use a deregistered device again, register it again.
  • The volume cannot be set from this unit. Adjust the volume from your Bluetooth® device.
  • Lower the volume on your Bluetooth ® device before connecting. Loud audio output may occur on connection.

How to Pair a Bluetooth® device

  1. Set the “PHONO” - “LINE/ ” switch on the rear of the unit to “LINE/ ”.
    Line Switch
  2. Press [Power Button] on the top of the unit to turn it on.
  3. Put your Bluetooth® device into pairing mode.
    Check the user’s manual of your Bluetooth® device for instructions on how to put it into pairing mode (On Bluetooth® device scan for SL-40CBT).
  4. Press [Bluetooth icon] on the top of the unit to pair it with your Bluetooth® device.
    • If no Bluetooth® devices are registered, the unit will enter pairing mode automatically when [Bluetooth icon] is pressed. The indicator [Bluetooth icon] will blink every 2 seconds to indicate that the turntable is in pairing mode.
    • If there are registered devices, it will automatically attempt to connect to the last connected device.
    • The indicator [Bluetooth icon] on the unit lights up when pairing is completed with the device connected.
      bluetooth Indicator LED light
  5. Once the indicator [Bluetooth icon] is lit, operate your Bluetooth® device to start audio playback through the connected Bluetooth® receiver.

Notes:

  • Check that the “PHONO” - “LINE/” switch is set to “LINE/ ”.
  • When toggling the “PHONO” - “LINE/ ” switch, be sure to turn off each device, and disconnect the AC mains lead from the socket.
  • Do not connect cables to PHONO earth terminal and PHONO output terminals. It may cause noise and/or popping sound.
  • The indicator [Bluetooth icon] will blink to show the type of audio codec being used immediately after the connection is established. (aptXTM: blinks three times, SBC: blinks one time)
  • The Bluetooth® device name of this unit is “SL-40CBT”.
  • To pair a second or subsequent device, pressing and holding [Bluetooth icon] for two or more seconds (until the indicator blinks every 2 seconds) puts the unit into pairing mode.
  • While the unit is in the ready state, pressing [Bluetooth icon] will reconnect to the last paired device.
  • After a certain period of time (approx. two minutes), the pairing mode will automatically end and the Bluetooth® function will enter the ready status. To perform pairing, try again.
  • After a certain period of ready status (approx. two minutes), the Bluetooth® function will turn off. To use it again, press [Bluetooth icon].
  • This unit does not support pairing with a Bluetooth® transmitter (such as smartphones, tablets, or PCs).
  • You can only connect to a Bluetooth® receiver (such as external Bluetooth® speakers or headphones).
  • If pairing fails, try again.
  • There is no guarantee that this unit can perform radio communication with all Bluetooth® devices.