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Technics SL-1200GAE Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d'emploi
Istruzioni per l'uso
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bruksanvisning
Betjeningsvejledning
Käyttöohjeet
Instrukcja obs ł ugi
Návod k obsluze
SL-1200GAE
Direct Drive Turntable System
Plattenspieler mit Direktantrieb
Platine vinyle à entraînement direct
Giradischi ad azionamento diretto
Sistema de accionamiento directo del plato giratorio
Platenspeler met directe aandrijving
Skivspelare med direktdrivning
Pladespiller med direkte drev
Suoravetoinen levysoitinjärjestelmä
Gramofon Direct Drive
Gramofonový systém s p ř ímým pohonem

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  • Page 1 SL-1200GAE Operating Instructions Direct Drive Turntable System Bedienungsanleitung Plattenspieler mit Direktantrieb Mode d’emploi Platine vinyle à entraînement direct Istruzioni per l’uso Giradischi ad azionamento diretto Instrucciones de funcionamiento Sistema de accionamiento directo del plato giratorio Gebruiksaanwijzing Platenspeler met directe aandrijving...
  • Page 2 Music is borderless and timeless, touching people’s hearts across cultures and generations. Each day the discovery of a truly emotive experience from an unencountered sound awaits. Let us take you on your journey to rediscover music. English...
  • Page 3 This is our philosophy. With a combination of our love of music and the vast high-end audio experience of the Technics team, we stand committed to building a brand that provides the ultimate emotive musical experience by music lovers, for music lovers.
  • Page 4 For customers within the UK: 0333 222 8777 z For customers within Ireland: 01 447 5229 z Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, (Excluding public holidays). z For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.technics.com/uk/ Features The coreless direct drive eliminates...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents z Before use Safety precautions ..............6 Accessories ................9 Parts Name ................. 10 z Getting started Putting the player together ..........11 z Attaching the cartridge .......... 11 z Fitting the turntable ..........13 z Fitting the turntable mat ........13 z Attaching the head shell .........

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Warning Caution Unit Unit z To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or z Do not place sources of naked flames, such product damage, as lighted candles, on this unit. - Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, z This unit may receive radio interference dripping or splashing.

  • Page 7: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    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...
  • Page 8 Safety precautions (continued) 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.

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Accessories In order to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment has been disassembled. Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Turntable (1 pc.) Turntable mat (1 pc.) Dust cover (1 pc.) (RYQ1618-X) (RGS0008) (RYF1035-Q) EP record adaptor (1 pc.) Balance weight (1 pc.) Auxiliary weight small (1 pc.) (RMX0551)

  • Page 10: Parts Name

    Parts Name Numbers such as (  20) indicate reference pages. Arm clamp (  16) Arm rest (  16) Cue lever (  16) EP record adaptor (  20) Balance weight (  13) Centre spindle (  12) Stylus pressure control ( ...

  • Page 11: Putting The Player Together

    Putting the player together 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. Fit the overhang gauge to the head shell. ...
  • Page 12 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. Turntable mat Handle carefully as this is heavy.

  • Page 13: Fitting The Turntable

    Fitting the turntable Attaching the head shell Insert the centre spindle in the Fit the head shell with the cartridge into the tone arm. centre hole of the turntable. Keep the head shell horizontal and tighten the locking nut. Attention z Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.

  • Page 14: Connections And Installation

    Connections and installation z Turn off all units and disconnect the AC mains lead from the socket before making any connections. z Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections are completed. z Be sure to connect the PHONO earth lead. Otherwise mains hum may occur. z Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.

  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation Notes for installation Install the unit on a horizontal surface „ protected from vibrations. z Before you move the unit, remove all devices Keep this unit as far as possible from speakers. connected and turn off the power supply. z Ensure the unit is not exposed to direct Adjusting the height to make the sunlight, dust, humidity, and heat from a...

  • Page 16: Adjustment

    Adjustment Horizontal balance Stylus pressure Preparation Preparation z First, remove the dust cover. z First, remove the dust cover. z Remove the stylus cover, taking care not z Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it to damage the stylus, then release the arm with the arm clamp.

  • Page 17: Anti-Skating

    Anti-skating Turn the balance weight to adjust Turn the anti-skating control to to the appropriate stylus pressure adjust it to the same value as the for the cartridge. stylus pressure control. z The stylus pressure control will turn together with the balance weight. z Turn until the centre line points to the appropriate stylus pressure.

  • Page 18: Tone Arm Height

    Adjustment (continued) Tone arm height After arm height adjustment is Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you are using makes it necessary. finished, lock the tone arm by turning the arm lock knob. Preparation z Put a record on the turntable. Release the arm lock.

  • Page 19: Armlift Height

    Adjusting the turntable startup/ Armlift height brake speed Make an adjustment according to your You can choose manual mode or auto mode. cartridge if necessary. (Factory setting: Auto mode) Preparation Auto mode „ We recommend auto mode that can maximize z Put a record on the turntable.

  • Page 20: Playing Records

    Playing records Preparation 1 Put a record 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. automatically selected and the indicator [33] lights.
  • Page 21 When play finishes „ Lift the cue lever, return the tone arm to the  arm rest and lower the cue lever. Press [START-STOP]. Press [RESET] to light the pitch The electronic brake gently stops the control blue LED lamp. turntable.

  • Page 22: Pitch Control (Fine Adjustment To Pitch)

    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.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Maintenance Care of the parts Cleaning the dust cover „ „ Thoroughly clean dust off the stylus and Wipe the dust cover and cabinet with a soft record. cloth. z Take off the head shell with the cartridge When dirt is heavy, wring a wet cloth tightly to and clean the stylus using a soft brush.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    See the following website for how to create z Is the AC mains lead plugged in? a USB memory for version upgrade. Plug the mains lead in firmly. (  14) www.technics.com/support/firmware/ There is power but no sound. Turn [ON/OFF] to OFF and Sound is weak.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications General Tone arm section Power supply AC 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Type Static Balance Power 14 W (Power ON) Effective length 230 mm consumption 0.2 W (Power OFF) Overhang 15 mm Dimensions 453 x 173 x 372 mm Tracking error Within 2°...
  • Page 26 Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 11, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com En Ge Fr It Sp Du Sw Da Fi Po SQT1086-1 S0316AK2046 ©Panasonic Corporation 2016...

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