Technics SL-1200GLD Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 7

RQT7021

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Connections and installation

Connecting to an Audio Mixer (not
included)

Disconnect all units from the power source before making any con-

nections.

Reconnect the AC power supply cord after all other connections

are complete.

Installation

Install the unit on a horizontal surface protected from vibrations.

Keep this unit as far as possible from speakers.

Ensure the unit is not exposed to direct sunlight, dust, humidity,

and heat from a heating appliance.

This unit may pick up interference from a radio if there is one nearby.

Keep radios as far as possible from this unit.

Adjusting the height of the insulators

Place the unit where it is to be used and adjust the height of the legs
to make the unit horizontal.

Preparatory adjustments

Horizontal balance and stylus pressure

1

Release the tone arm.

1. Remove the stylus cover, taking care not 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 the balance weight until the arm is approxi-

mately horizontal.

Take care at this time not to allow the stylus to touch the unit.

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Arm clamp

Arm rest

Cue lever

Anti-skating control

Balanced

Too far forward

Too far back

3

Turn the stylus pressure control to “0”

1. Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it

with the arm clamp.

2. Turn the stylus pressure control to “0”.

Hold the balance weight still while doing this.

Balance weight

Center line

Turn stylus
pressure
control

Arm clamp

For your reference

Use the stylus weight (included)
to increase stylus pressure by 4
grams.

Head shell

Stylus weight

4

Adjust stylus pressure

Turn the balance weight to adjust to the appropri-
ate pressure for the cartridge you are using.

See the cartridge’s instructions for recommended stylus pressure.
The stylus pressure control will turn at the same time. Stop
when the center line points to the required pressure.

Turn
balance
weight

Center line

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Unit

Earth lead

Audio mixer

Unit

Summary of Contents for SL-1200GLD

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...ng Instructions Model No SL 1210M5G RQT7021 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: ...rt 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...

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: ...with 3 layer cabinet construction and large insulating legs Pop up stylus light A blue LED light illuminates the stylus Preparation of the cartridge 1 Attach a cartridge not included Follow the cartri...

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: ...ee 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 the balance weight until the arm is approxi mately horizon...

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: ...slider Adjusting tone arm horizontal weight to reduce skipping when scratch playing The horizontal weight of the tone arm can be adjusted using the horizontal weight control knob on the gimbal suspen...

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: ...cluding headshell Headshell weight 7 5 g General Power supply AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption 14 5 W Dimensions W H D 45 3 17 2 35 5 cm 17 27 32 6 25 32 13 31 32 Mass 11 7 kg 25 74 Ib Specifications...

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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