Putting The Player Together; Connections And Installation; Connecting To An Amplifier And Ac Power Supply Cord - Technics SL-1200GLD Operating Instructions Manual

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Putting the player together

In order to prevent damage during shipping some 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 adjustments are com-
plete.
1
Center spindle

Connections and installation

Connecting to an amplifier and AC power supply cord

1. Connect the PHONO earth lead and stereo PHONO
cables to the amplifier PHONO terminals.
Stereo connection cable
•If the earth lead isn't connected, a hum will be heard from the
AC power source.
•You will not have adequate volume or sound quality if connect-
ing to an amplifier that has no PHONO terminals.
2. Connect the AC power supply cord.
•Connect this cord only after all other connections are complete.
•Confirm the wattage of AC outlets on amplifiers and receivers
before using them for this unit. This unit consumes 14.5 W.
Turntable mat
Turntable
Magnet
Screws
3
2
Tone arm
White (L)
Red (R)
1
Fit the turntable and turntable mat.
Put the turntable on the center spindle and then lay the mat
on top.
•Be very careful when putting the turntable on the main unit.
The magnet on the bottom of the turntable is finely adjusted
and sharp contact can cause it to move and lead to poor
operation. Ensure the magnet remains free from dust and
iron particles.
•Do not adjust the screws attaching the magnet to the turn-
table. The rated performance of the unit cannot be guaran-
teed if the magnet is moved.
2
Attach the head shell.
Fit the head shell into the tone arm, keep it horizontal and
tighten the locking nut.
Head shell
3
Attach the balance weight to the rear
of the tone arm.
If the cartridge weighs between 10 and 13 grams, attach the
included auxiliary weight to the main balance weight.
Balance weight
This unit
To household
AC outlet
Earth lead
2
Stereo connection cable
Locking nut
Auxiliary weight
Amplifier
SIGNAL GND
(not included)
PHONO
TUNER
(L) (R)
1
1
5
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