Technics SL-1200GR2, SL-1210GR2 - Direct Drive Turntable System Manual

Technics SL-1200GR2, SL-1210GR2 - Direct Drive Turntable System Manual

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Technics SL-1200GR2, SL-1210GR2 - Direct Drive Turntable System Manual

Features

Coreless direct drive motor and newly developed motor drive circuit to achieve high precision, stable rotation and high reliability

  • The adoption of coreless direct drive motor and highly precise motor control technology reduces minute vibration and achieves high reliability during rotation while maintaining high torque.
  • The newly developed ΔΣ (delta sigma) -Drive motor drive circuit technology suppresses minute vibration caused by the motor and further reduces the transmission of vibration to the stylus tip on the record.

Newly designed low-noise power supply to suppress external noise

  • We have adopted the newly designed lownoise switching power supply which utilizes the know-how for Technics Grand Class amplifiers/digital players and the noise removal circuit of the top-tier SL-1000R model.

The tone arm with high-precision bearings achieves high initialmotion sensitivity

  • The tone arm pipe made of light, highly rigid aluminum as well as the traditional Technics gimbal suspension construction and highprecision bearings attain high initial-motion sensitivity.

A turntable with high rigidity and improved vibration damping capacity

  • The reinforcing ribs on the back side of the aluminum die-cast platter and the rubber installed to suppress unnecessary resonance deliver high rigidity and improved vibration damping capacity.

Vibration-proof cabinet and insulators

  • The two-layered cabinet made of a combination of BMC and aluminum die-cast ensures high rigidity, and the special silicon rubber insulators providing excellent vibration damping capacity and long-term reliability reduce external vibration and suppress howling noise.

Accessories

In order to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment has been disassembled. Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Accessories

  • The model numbers of the accessories are as of August 2023.
    They are subject to change without notice.
  • Keep the packaging materials after taking out the goods.
    You will need them when carrying the product over long distances.
  • Follow the local regulations when disposing of the product.
  • Do not use any other AC power supply cord, PHONO cable and PHONO earth lead except the supplied one.
  • Keep the cartridge, auxiliary weight, nuts, screws, washers and cartridge spacer out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
  • Illustrations and figures in this manual are of the silver main body.

Parts Name

Front

Parts Name - Front

Back

Parts Name - Back

Putting the player together

Connecting to the PHONO terminals and AC IN terminal

Preliminary steps to set up your turntable – Audio and power connections

warningAttentionwarning

  • Be careful not to tip the turntable over!
  • Please use the provided packing material as shown below to safely invert the unit during installation.
  1. Lateral pressure cannot be applied to the insulators. To avoid accidental damage please use the provided packing material, as shown below, to safely support the turntable during installation.
    1. Take out the pad in the bottom.
    2. Fold the pad along the creases on the back side.
      Connecting to the PHONO and AC IN terminal - Step 1
    3. Put the pad into cardboard box.
    4. Fold the front flap inside.
    5. Rest the player in the box.

      To avoid damaging the player, cover the player contact area with a soft cloth or a protection sheet wrapping the player.
  2. Connect the supplied PHONO cable, PHONO earth (ground) lead, and AC power supply cord.
    Connecting to the PHONO and AC IN terminal - Step 2

Attaching the cartridge

Attach a cartridge (store-bought) tentatively.

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 the cartridge, use them.
  • When playing SP records, use a cartridge for SP records.
  • Use a commercially available mini flat screwdriver (4 mm [5/32"]).
  • Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.
(Lead wire) -- (Terminal) (Lead wire) -- (Terminal)
Red → R+ (Red) White → L+ (White)
Green → R- (Green) Blue → L- (Blue)

Cartridge spacer unused
Cartridge spacer unused
(Example)

Cartridge spacer used
Cartridge spacer used
* Decide whether to use a cartridge spacer, following the cartridge height table.

Adjust the overhang.

Use the included overhang gauge.

  1. Fit the overhang gauge to the head shell.
  2. Move the cartridge to line the stylus tip up with the end of the gauge.
    • The cartridge should be parallel on the shell head when viewed from the top and side (the illustration is the top view).
  3. Tighten the screw for cartridge.
    • Be careful not to allow the cartridge to slip out of place.

      The overhang can be adjusted optimally.

In order to prevent damage during shipping, some of the equipment has been disassembled. Put the player together in the following order.

warningAttentionwarning

  • Do not connect the AC power supply cord until set up is complete.
  • When fitting the turntable, prevent foreign material from getting in between the main unit and turntable.
  • Do not touch or scratch the board.

Putting the player together

Before fitting the turntable

  1. Remove the magnet cover from the turntable.
  • There is a magnet and its cover on the back side of the turntable. Remove the magnet cover before fitting to the main unit.
    Before fitting the turntable

warningAttentionwarning

  • Keep any magnetic-sensitive object such as a magnetic card and watch away from the magnet.
  • Prevent the turntable from hitting the main unit or falling off.
    Prevent dust or iron powder from adhering to the magnet on the back side.
  • Do not touch the fixing screws (three locations) of the turntable. The rating performance cannot be guaranteed if they are out of position.

Fitting the turntable

  1. Slowly set the turntable on the center spindle.
  • To remove the turntable

As shown in the figure on the right, set your fingers in the two holes on the turntable, hold the center spindle down and remove the turntable upward.

warningAttentionwarning

  • Be careful when handling the turntable, as it is heavy.
  • Keep your fingers from being caught.
  • Wipe off fingerprints or dirt with a soft cloth.

Fitting the turntable mat

  1. Lay the turntable mat on the turntable.

Attaching the head shell

  1. Fit the head shell with the cartridge into the tone arm. Keep the head shell horizontal and tighten the locking nut.
    • Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.
      Attaching the head shell

Attaching the balance weight

  1. Attach the balance weight to the rear of the tone arm.
    Attaching the balance weight
  • Attach the included auxiliary weight to the rear of the tone arm according to the weight of your cartridge.
    For adjustable cartridge weight ranges, see "Applicable cartridge weight range".

warning Note: The inside of the balance weight is greased.

Connections and installation

  • Turn off all units and disconnect the AC power supply cord from the socket before making any connections.
  • Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections are completed.
  • Be sure to connect the PHONO earth lead. Otherwise mains hum may occur.
  • Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.
  1. Connect the PHONO cable and PHONO earth lead to the PHONO input terminals of the connected equipment.
    • You will not have adequate volume or sound quality if the connected amplifier has no PHONO input terminals.
  2. Connect the AC power supply cord.
    • Confirm the wattage of the AC outlet on the connected equipment before using it for this unit.
      (This unit consumes 11 W.)

Connecting to an integrated amplifier or component system

Connecting to an integrated amplifier or component system

warning Note: Although the AC power switch is in the "OFF" position, the unit is not completely disconnected from the mains. Remove the plug from the main electrical outlet if you will not be using the unit for an extended period of time. Place the unit so the plug can be easily removed.

Installation

Install the unit on a horizontal surface protected from vibrations.
Keep this unit as far as possible from speakers.

Adjusting the height to make the unit horizontal

Adjusting the height to make the unit horizontal

Raise the main unit to turn the insulators and adjust the height.

  • Clockwise: Reduces the height.
  • Anti-clockwise: Increases the height.

warningAttentionwarning
Do not turn the insulators too far. Doing so may cause them to come off or damage them.

Fit the dust cover

  1. Hold the dust cover with both hands and insert it into the dust cover fitting parts on the player.
    • To remove the dust cover, keep it open and lift it straight above.
      Fit the dust cover

warningAttentionwarning

  • Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it with the arm clamp before you attach or detach the dust cover.
  • When inserting the dust cover, prevent the tip of the hinges from hitting and damaging the main unit.

Notes for installation

  • Before you move the unit, remove all devices connected and turn off the power supply.
  • 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 the unit as far as possible from a radio.
  • Do not install the unit on a heat source.
  • Avoid a place with large temperature variations.
  • Avoid a place with frequent condensation.
  • Avoid an unstable place.
  • Do not put an object on the unit.
  • Do not install the unit in a confined space such as a book shelf.
  • Install the unit at a position well away from walls or other devices to ensure effective heat radiation from the inside of the unit.
  • Make sure that the material of the installation location is sufficiently strong to withstand the weight of this unit.
  • Note that the unit may be damaged by cigarette smoke or moisture from an ultrasonic humidifier.

Condensation

Think of taking out a cold bottle from a refrigerator. If you leave it in a room for a while, dewdrops will form on the bottle surface.

This phenomenon is called "condensation".

  • Conditions causing condensation
    • Rapid temperature change (caused by moving from a warm place to a cold place or vice versa, rapid cooling or heating, or direct exposure to cooled air)
    • High humidity in a room with much steam, etc.
    • Rainy season
  • Condensation may damage the unit. If it has occurred, turn the unit off and leave it until it adapts to the ambient temperature (approximately 2 to 3 hours).

Adjustment

Horizontal balance

Preparation

  • First, remove the dust cover.
  • Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp.
  • Lower the cue lever.
  • Turn the anti-skating control to "0".
  1. Free the tone arm from the arm rest and adjust horizontal balance by turning the balance weight.
    Hold the tone arm and turn the balance weight in the arrow direction to adjust the balance until the arm is approximately horizontal.
    • Take care not to allow the stylus tip to touch the turntable or main unit.
      Horizontal balance

Stylus pressure

Preparation

  • First, remove the dust cover.
  • Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it with the arm clamp.
  1. Turn the stylus pressure control until "0" comes to the center line of the rear of the tone arm.
    • Hold the balance weight still while doing this.
      Stylus pressure - Step 1

warning Note: Refer to the user's guide for your stylus for the appropriate stylus pressure.

  1. Turn the balance weight to adjust to the appropriate stylus pressure for the cartridge.
    • The stylus pressure control will turn together with the balance weight.
    • Turn until the center line points to the appropriate stylus pressure.
      Stylus pressure - Step 2

Anti-skating

  1. Turn the anti-skating control to adjust it to the same value as the stylus pressure control.
    Anti-skating

warningNote: For stylus pressures 3 g and above, adjust anti-skating control to "3".

Tone arm height

Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you are using makes it necessary.

Preparation

  • Put a record on the turntable.
  1. Release the arm lock.

    Arm lock
  2. Adjust the height with the armheight control ring.
    Adjust the arm height until the tone arm becomes parallel to the record.
    1. Use the chart below as reference to find the appropriate position mark for the height of your cartridge.
      (For supplied head shell)
Cartridge height (H) in millimeters Cartridge height (H)
in millimeters
(Supplied spacer used)
Height control position

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

14

15

16

-

-

-

-

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

  1. Turn the arm-height control ring to align the position mark with the index line.
    0 to 6 mm (0 to 15/64") to are marked on the arm height control ring.
  1. After arm height adjustment is finished, lock the tone arm by turning the arm lock knob.
    • Be sure to turn the arm lock knob to the end as shown in the figure below. You may need to apply some force to do so.
      Tone arm height - Step 1

When you don't know the cartridge height (H) or when you don't use the supplied head shell

Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp. Lower the cue lever, rest the stylus on the record and adjust the height control until the tone arm and record are parallel.

  • If the cartridge height (H) is too small to make them parallel to each other, add a supplied or a commercial cartridge spacer.
    Tone arm height - Step 2

warningAttentionwarning

  • Be careful not to damage the stylus tip.
  • Do not use the product with the arm lock released.
  • For finer adjustment, use a level (not included) to adjust the arm height so that the cartridge becomes parallel to a record.

Armlift height

Make an adjustment according to your cartridge if necessary.

Preparation

  • Put a record on the turntable.
  • Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp.
  • Lift the cue lever and move the tone arm over the record.
  1. Check the armlift height (distance between the stylus tip and record surface).
    If adjustment is needed, go to step 2 .
    • The armlift height is factory-adjusted to 8 to 13 mm (5/16 to 33/64 ").
      Armlift height - Step 1
  2. Return the tone arm to the arm rest, clamp it with the arm clamp and while pressing the armlift down with your finger, turn the screw to adjust the height.
    • Turning the screw clockwise lowers the armlift.
    • Turning the screw anti-clockwise raises the armlift.
      Armlift height - Step 2

Adjusting the turntable startup/ brake speed

Adjusting the turntable startup/ brake speed

  • Press the center of the button lightly.

Startup speed

You can select from three time options for the turntable to reach constant speed after [START-STOP] is pressed.
Press the H button to increase the torque (the power required to rotate) and shorten the time to stabilize rotation. (The factory setting is [3]: highest.)

  1. The confirmation lamp blinks the specified number of times according to the current setting when you press the H or L torque button.
  2. To change the setting, press the H or L torque button while the lamp is lit for two seconds.
  3. After you press the torque button, the confirmation lamp blinks the specified number of times showing the new setting, stays lit for two seconds and then goes off.

Brake speed

You can select from five time options for the turntable to stop after [START-STOP] is pressed.
(You can change the brake power.)
(The factory setting is [5]: fastest.)

  1. The confirmation lamp blinks the specified number of times according to the current setting when you press the F or S brake button.
  2. To change the setting, press the F or S brake button while the lamp is lit for two seconds.
  3. After you press the brake button, the confirmation lamp blinks the specified number of times showing the new setting, stays lit for two seconds and then goes off.

Playing records

Preparation

* 1 Put a record (not included) on the turntable.
* 2 Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp.

  1. Turn [ON/OFF] to turn the unit on.
    The strobe light comes on. 33-1/3 rpm is automatically selected and the indicator [33] lights.
    Playing records - Step 1
  2. Press [START-STOP].
    The turntable starts revolving.

warningAttentionwarning
Do not press [START-STOP] when the turntable is removed.
If you have accidentally pressed [START-STOP].

  • The indicator of the speed select button ([33] or [45]) starts blinking.
    • If it is blinking, turn [ON/OFF] to turn the unit off, fit the turntable and then turn [ON/OFF] to turn the unit on.
      Playing records - Step 2
  1. Press [RESET] to light the pitch control blue LED lamp.
    The unit plays at a preset pitch (33-1/3, 45 or 78 rpm) regardless of the [PITCH ADJ] position.
    • Fine adjustment to pitch

  2. Lift the cue lever and move the tone arm over the record.

  3. Lower the cue lever slowly.
    The tone arm moves down slowly.

    Play starts.

To temporarily stop play

Lift the cue lever.

  • The stylus lifts off the record.
  • To start play again, lower the cue lever.

When play finishes

  1. Lift the cue lever, return the tone arm to the arm rest and lower the cue lever.
  2. Press [START-STOP].
    The electronic brake gently stops the turntable.
  3. Turn [ON/OFF] to turn the unit off.
  4. Clamp the tone arm with the arm clamp.
  5. Put the stylus cover back on (to protect the stylus tip).

To light up the stylus

The stylus tip is illuminated during play.
To light up the stylus

Press the stylus light switch.

  • The stylus light (white LED) rises up and illuminates the stylus.
  • Press down the stylus light to turn off the light.

warningAttentionwarning
Press the stylus light switch firmly. If the switch is lightly pressed, the light may come on but not rise up.

When playing EP records

  • Press the speed select button [45] ([45] lights).
  • Fit the EP record adaptor over the center spindle.

When playing SP records

  • Press the speed select buttons [33] and [45] at the same time (78 rpm: [33] and [45] light).

When using a record stabilizer (not included)

  • See the instruction manual of the record stabilizer.
  • Maximum weight: 1 kg

Pitch control (fine adjustment to pitch)

  1. Press [RESET] to turn off the blue LED light.
  2. Press the pitch range select button to select the pitch range.
    • [×2] light on: ±16 %
    • [×2] light off: ±8 %
  3. While the turntable is revolving
    Slide [PITCH ADJ].
    • Pitch can be adjusted between approx. –8% and +8% or approx. –16% and +16% according to your selection.
    • The numbers represent approximate percentages for your adjustment.  Slide [PITCH ADJ]

To reset pitch to the preset value

Press [RESET].
The blue LED indicator lights and the pitch immediately returns to a preset value regardless of the [PITCH ADJ] position. (33-1/3, 45 or 78 rpm)

  • Blue LED on: Fixed to the preset value.
  • Blue LED off: Can be adjusted with [PITCH ADJ].

To measure pitch

The four rows of strobe mirrors around the edge of the turntable can assist you in measuring pitch.

Strobe mirrors

  1. +6.4% change in pitch when stationary
  2. +3.3% change in pitch when stationary
  3. Normal turntable speed (33-1/3, 45 or 78 r/min) when stationary
  4. -3.3% change in pitch when stationary

warningAttentionwarning
The strobe mirrors are lit by the strobe light (blue LED) synchronizing with the precise frequency of digital control.
Always use the blue LED to measure the pitch.
To measure pitch

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.

To "Enable" / "Disable" the strobe light off function

  1. Turn [ON/OFF (power)] to turn the unit on.
  2. With the turntable stopped, long press (approx. three seconds) the pitch range select button.
    • The function toggles between "Enabled" and "Disabled" each time the button is long pressed.
  3. Check the strobe light.
    "Enabled": The strobe light turns off.
    "Disabled": The strobe light lights up.
    • The setting cannot be changed while the turntable is rotating.
    • The setting is remembered. The next time the power is turned on, the setting when the power was last turned off applies.

Operation of the strobe light off function

  • The operation of the strobe light off function when it is "Enabled" is as follows:
    • The strobe light comes on after the turntable starts rotating and remains lit until the turntable reaches constant speed.
      • The strobe light turns off when the rotation is stable for a while after reaching constant speed.
    • The strobe light comes on if the rotation speed temporarily deviates from the constant speed due to an external load and the like.
      • The strobe light turns off when the rotation speed stabilizes.
  • When the strobe light off function is "Disabled", the strobe light is always lit while the unit is turned on.
    Operation of the strobe light off function

Maintenance

Care of the parts

Thoroughly clean dust off the stylus and record.

  • Take off the head shell with the cartridge and clean the stylus using a soft brush.
    Brush from the base to the tip.
  • Use a record cleaner to keep your records clean.
    Care of the parts

Wipe the head shell terminals occasionally.
Wipe the head shell terminals with a soft cloth and fit the head shell to the tone arm.

Turn the amplifier volume down or turn the amplifier off before fitting or removing the head shell.
Damage to your speakers can occur if the head shell is moved while the volume is turned up.

Cleaning the dust cover and cabinet

Wipe the dust cover and cabinet with a soft cloth.
Do not touch the board while cleaning.
Otherwise, the player may fail.

When dirt is heavy, wring a wet cloth tightly to wipe the dirt, and then wipe it with a soft cloth.

  • Do not use solvents including benzene, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergent, a chemical wiper, etc. This might cause the exterior case to be deformed or the coating to come off.
  • Do not wipe the dust cover while playing a record.
    This can cause static electricity. This static can cause the tone arm to be attracted towards the dust cover.

Moving the unit

Repackage the unit in the packaging it came in.
Keep the packaging materials without taking them to pieces after taking out the goods. If you no longer have the packaging, do the following:

  • Take off the turntable and turntable mat and carefully wrap them.
  • Remove the head shell and balance weight from the tone arm and carefully wrap them.
  • Clamp the tone arm with the arm clamp and tape it in place.
  • Carefully wrap the main unit in a blanket or paper.

Repackaging
Repackaging

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 power supply cord plugged in?
    • Plug the mains lead in firmly.

There is power but no sound. Sound is weak

  • Are connections to the amplifier/receiver's PHONO terminals correct?
    • Connect the PHONO cables to the amplifier's PHONO input terminals.

Left and right sounds are reversed

  • Are the stereo connection cable connections to the amplifier or receiver reversed?
    • Double check all connections.
  • Are connections of the head shell's lead wires to the cartridge terminals correct?
    • Double check all connections.

Humming is heard during play

  • Are there other appliances or their AC power supply cord near the stereo connection cable?
    • Separate the appliances and their AC power supply cord from this unit.
  • Is the earth lead connected?
    • Make sure the earth lead is correctly connected.

Perform the following operation when the strobe light or the blue indicator blinks.
The symptom may be improved.

  1. Turn [ON/OFF] to OFF.
  2. Pull out the power plug, wait for three seconds, and then insert the plug again.
  3. Turn [ON/OFF] to ON and press [START-STOP] to rotate the turntable.
  • If the strobe light or the blue indicator blinks again, check which one is blinking and contact our service representative.

Specifications

General

Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 11 W (Power ON)
0.2 W (Power OFF)
Dimensions (W×H×D) 453 x 173 x 372 mm
(17-27/32" × 6-13/16" × 14-21/32")
Weight Approx. 11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)
Operating temperature range 0°C to +40°C
(+32°F to +104°F)
Operating humidity range 35% to 80% RH
(no condensation)

Turntable section

Type Direct drive manual turntable
Drive method Direct drive
Motor Brushless DC motor
Turntable Aluminum diecast
Diameter: 332 mm (13-5/64")
Weight: Approx. 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
(including a rubber sheet)
Turntable speeds 33-1/3, 45 and 78 rpm
Pitch adjustment range ±8% and ±16%
Starting torque 2.2 kg-cm (1.91 lb-in)
Build-up characteristics 0.7 s. from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm
Braking system Electronic brake
Wow and flutter 0.025% W.R.M.S.

Tone arm section

Type Static Balance
Effective length 230 mm (9-1/16")
Overhang 15 mm (19/32")
Tracking error angle Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30 cm (12") record)
Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30 cm (12") record)
Offset angle 22°
Arm-height adjustment range 0 – 6 mm (0" - 15/64")
Stylus pressure adjustment range 0 – 4 g (direct reading)
Head shell weight Approx. 7.6 g
Applicable cartridge weight range

(Without auxiliary weight)
5.6 to 12.0 g
3.1 to 9.5 g (using cartridge spacer)
14.3 to 20.7 g (including head shell)

(With auxiliary weight)
10.0 to 16.4 g
7.5 to 13.9 g (using cartridge spacer)
18.7 to 25.1 g (including head shell)

Cartridge mounting dimension 12.7 mm (1/2") interval
Head shell terminal lug 1.2 mm φ 4-pin terminal lug

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

  1. Read these instructions.
  2. Keep these instructions.
  3. Heed all warnings.
  4. Follow all instructions.
  5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
  6. Clean only with dry cloth.
  7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
  8. Do not install near any heat sources such asradiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
  10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
  11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
  13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 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 has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Unit

  • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
    • Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
    • Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
    • Use only the recommended accessories.
    • Do not remove covers.
    • Do not repair this unit by yourself.
      Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

AC power supply cord

  • The power plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
  • Ensure the earth pin on the power plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.
    • An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a power socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Unit

  • Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.

Placement

  • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
    • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
    • Do not obstruct this unit's ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
  • Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32") away from the system for proper ventilation.
  • Keep any IC card or magnetic card such as a credit card away from the turntable.
    • Otherwise the IC card or magnetic card may become unusable due to magnetic effect.

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



RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO
NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

shock hazard 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

warning 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.

If you have any questions, visit:
U.S.A.: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support

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http://shop.panasonic.com/support
(U.S. customers only)

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