Adjustments While Using The Unit; Pitch Control; Armlift Height; Strobe Lights - Technics SL-1200M3D Operating Instructions Manual

8~13mm
10
RQT4912

LED indicator

-8
6
4
2
2
4
6
reset
+8 +8 Reset button
pitch ad j .
Strobe illuminator
+6
3.3
0 %
- 3.3
+ 6 % variation
+ 3.3 % variation
Normal turntable speed
_ 3.3 % variation
Armlift screw
Armlift

Adjustments while using the unit

Pitch control

Fine adjustment to the number of revolutions per minute.
Slide [pitch adj.] while the turntable is revolving.
Move the indicator to the required position.
•The numbers represent approximate percentages.
•Pitch can be adjusted between -8% to +8%.
To reset pitch to the preset value
Press [reset].
The green lamp lights and the pitch immediately returns to the set
1
value (33 / or 45 rpm), regardless of any adjustments made with
3
[pitch adj.].
Press [reset] again and pitch returns to the adjusted value.
To measure pitch
The four rows of metal circles 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.
Avoid using fluorescent light while measuring pitch. The timing will
be put out and accuracy will be affected.

Armlift height

Preparation
Put a record on the turntable.
Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp.
Use a screwdriver to turn the armlift screw.
Make this adjustment 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 the record and stylus when the
cue lever is raised) is set to between 8 and 13 millimeters at time of
shipment.