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RQT7018

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Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.

SL-1200MK5 :

 Silver model

SL-1210MK5 :

 Black model

Table of contents

Supplied accessories ................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................... 3
Features ......................................................................................... 4
Preparation of the cartridge ........................................................ 4
Controls ......................................................................................... 4
Putting the player together ......................................................... 5
Connections and installation ...................................................... 5

Connecting to an amplifier and AC power supply cord ............. 5
Connecting to an Audio Mixer (not included) ............................ 6
Installation .................................................................................. 6

Preparatory adjustments ............................................................. 6

Horizontal balance and stylus pressure .................................... 6
Anti-skating ................................................................................ 7
Armlift height .............................................................................. 7
Tone arm height ......................................................................... 7
Fit the dust cover ....................................................................... 7

Playing records ............................................................................. 8
Adjustments while using the unit ............................................... 9

Pitch control ............................................................................... 9
Adjusting the turntable brake speed .......................................... 9

Maintenance ................................................................................ 10
Product service ........................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting guide ................................................................ 11
Specifications .............................................................................. 11

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied ac-
cessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when
asking for replacements parts.

(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368
or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).

Turntable ................. 1pc.
(SFTE172-01Z1)

Turntable mat .......... 1pc.
(RGS0008)

Disc slip sheet set
(RGS0005Z-1) ................ 1

Disc slip sheet

Transparent sheet

Dust cover ............... 1pc.
(RYF0370B-X)

Head shell
(SFPCC31001K) ...... 1pc.

  

A cartridge is not included.

Balance weight ....... 1pc.
(SFPWG17201K)

Auxiliary weight ...... 1pc.
(SFPWG17202)

EP record adaptor
(SFWE010) ............... 1pc.

Shell weight ............ 1pc.
(SFPZB3501)

Overhang gauge ..... 1pc.
(SFK0135-01)

Screw set for cartridge

........................................ 1

Nuts(RHN26003)

Screws-short(SFCZV8801-1)

Screws-long(SFPEV9801-1)

Washers(SFPEW9601)

Sticker ...................... 1pc.

(RQLC0142-1)

The model number and serial number of this product can be found
on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future
reference.

MODEL NUMBER

SL-1200MK5 / SL-1210MK5

SERIAL NUMBER

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE,  DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE
UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.  TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD
DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO
NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock 
to persons.

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the 
appliance.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE

DEALER NAME

DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

The following mark and symbols are located on the bottom of the unit.

Summary of Contents for RQT7018-1Y

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...ions Model No SL 1200MK5 SL 1210MK5 RQT7018 Y Turntable System PP Before connecting operating or adjusting this prod uct please read these instructions completely Please keep this manual for future re...

Page 3: ...9801 1 Washers SFPEW9601 Sticker 1pc RQLC0142 1 The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit Please note them in the space provided belo...

Page 4: ...nel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus ha...

Page 5: ...construction and large insulating legs Pop up stylus light A light illuminates the stylus Preparation of the cartridge 1 Attach a cartridge not included Follow the cartridge s instructions to correct...

Page 6: ...ome of the equipment has been disassembled Put the player together in the following order Do not connect the AC power supply cord until set up is complete Leave the dust cover off until set up and adj...

Page 7: ...ot to dam age the stylus then release the arm clamp 2 Free the tone arm from the arm rest Arm clamp 2 Adjust horizontal balance 1 Push the cue lever down 2 Turn the anti skating control to 0 3 Turn th...

Page 8: ...djustment only if the cartridge you are using makes it necessary Turning the screw clockwise lowers the armlift Turning the screw anti clockwise raises the armlift Armlift height the distance between...

Page 9: ...33 1 3 or 45 r min Use the above indicated pitch for playing standard music To temporarily stop play Lift the cue lever The stylus lifts off the record Refer to page 9 for fine adjustments to the pitc...

Page 10: ...trobe mirrors around the edge of the turntable can assist you in measuring pitch They are lit by the strobo light as they pass and each row appears to stand still at a different pitch Strobo light Rea...

Page 11: ...them Take off the turntable and turntable mat and carefully wrap them Carefully wrap the main unit in a blanket or paper Product service 1 Damage requiring service The unit should be serviced by qual...

Page 12: ...g headshell Headshell weight 7 5 g General Power supply AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption 13 5 W Dimensions W H D 45 3 17 2 35 5 cm 17 27 32 6 25 32 13 31 32 Mass 12 kg 26 4 Ib Specifications are subje...

Page 13: ...Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 www panasonic ca Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One...

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