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SL-1200GR2 / SL-1210GR2 Direct Drive Turntable System Operating Instructions...
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Table of contents Before use Safety precautions .............. 06 Accessories ................. 09 Parts Name ................. 10 Getting started Putting the player together ..........12 Connecting to the PHONO terminals and AC IN terminal............12 Attaching the cartridge .......... 13 ...
Safety precautions Warning Caution Unit Unit To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or Do not place sources of naked flames, such product damage, as lighted candles, on this unit. This unit may receive radio interference - Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
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Caution for AC Mains Lead (For the AC mains plug of three pins) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA...
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Disposal of Old Equipment Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
Parts Name Numbers such as ( 00) indicate reference pages. Arm clamp ( 18) Arm rest ( 18) Cue lever ( 18) Balance EP record adaptor ( 21) weight ( 15) Stylus pressure Centre spindle ( 14) control ( ...
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Back Dust cover fitting part ( 17) AC ( ) input terminal ( 16) PHONO earth terminal ( 16) PHONO output terminal ( 16)
Putting the player together Connecting to the PHONO terminals and AC IN terminal Make connection to the PHONO terminals and AC IN terminal before setting up or installing the player. Attention Be careful not to tip over the player. Take out the player from the package, and rest the player in the assembled cardboard box so that you can make connection to the PHONO terminals and AC IN terminal on the back side.
Attaching the cartridge Attach a cartridge (store-bought) Adjust the overhang. tentatively. Use the included overhang gauge. Follow the cartridge’s instructions to correctly attach it to the head shell, and tighten the screws lightly. If the mounting screws are included in Fit the overhang gauge to the head shell.
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Putting the player together (continued) In order to prevent damage during shipping, some of the equipment has been disassembled. Put the player together in the following order. Attention Do not connect the AC mains lead until set up is complete. ...
Before fitting the turntable Fitting the turntable mat Remove the magnet cover from Lay the turntable mat on the the turntable. turntable. There is a magnet and its cover on the back side of the turntable. Remove the magnet cover before fitting Attaching the head shell to the main unit.
Connections and installation Turn off all units and disconnect the AC mains lead from the socket before making any connections. Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections are completed. Be sure to connect the PHONO earth lead. Otherwise mains hum may occur. ...
Installation Install the unit on a horizontal surface Notes for installation protected from vibrations. Before you move the unit, remove all devices Keep this unit as far as possible from speakers. connected and turn off the power supply. ...
Adjustment Horizontal balance Stylus pressure Preparation Preparation First, remove the dust cover. First, remove the dust cover. Remove the stylus cover, taking care not Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it to damage the stylus, then release the arm with the arm clamp.
Tone arm height Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you After arm height adjustment is are using makes it necessary. finished, lock the tone arm by turning the arm lock knob. Preparation Be sure to turn the arm lock knob to the ...
Adjustment (continued) Adjusting the turntable startup/ Armlift height brake speed Make an adjustment according to your cartridge if necessary. BRAKE button ([1] - [5]) S (Slow) ..Reduce the brake speed(-1) F (Fast) ..Increase the brake speed(+1) Preparation Confirmation lamp ...
Playing records Preparation 1 Put a record (not included) on the turntable. 2 Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp. Turn [ON/OFF] to turn the unit on. Press [START-STOP]. The strobe light comes on. 33-1/3 rpm is The turntable starts revolving.
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Playing records (continued) Press [RESET] to light the pitch When play finishes control blue LED lamp. Lift the cue lever, return the tone arm to the arm rest and lower the cue lever. The unit plays at a preset pitch (33-1/3, 45 or 78 rpm) regardless of the [PITCH ADJ] ...
Pitch control (fine adjustment to pitch) Press [RESET] to turn off the blue To measure pitch LED light. The four rows of strobe mirrors around the edge of the turntable can assist you in measuring pitch. Press the pitch range select button to select the pitch range.
Strobe light off function This unit is equipped with a function to turn off the strobe light while playing a record at a constant speed or stopped. The strobe light off function is “Disabled” by factory setting. That is, the strobe light will always be lit while the unit is turned on.
Maintenance Care of the parts Moving the unit Thoroughly clean dust off the stylus and Repackage the unit in the packaging it came record. Take off the head shell with the cartridge and Keep the packaging materials without taking clean the stylus using a soft brush.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, contact your dealer. No power. Is the AC mains lead plugged in? Plug the mains lead in firmly.
Specifications General Tone arm section Power supply AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Type Static Balance Power 11 W (ON) Effective length 230 mm consumption 0.3 W (OFF) Overhang 15 mm Dimensions 453 x 173 x 372 mm Tracking error Within 2°...
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