Technics SL-1200GR Operating Instructions Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Technics Manuals
  4. Turntable
  5. SL-1200GR
  6. Operating instructions manual

Technics SL-1200GR Operating Instructions Manual

Direct drive turntable system
Hide thumbs Also See for SL-1200GR:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Operating Instructions
SL-1200GR / SL-1210GR
Direct Drive Turntable System
Operating Instructions

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the SL-1200GR and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Technics SL-1200GR

Summary of Contents for Technics SL-1200GR

  • Page 1 SL-1200GR / SL-1210GR Direct Drive Turntable System Operating Instructions...
  • 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. (02) 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  For customers within Ireland: 01 447 5229  Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, (Excluding public holidays).  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  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 ...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    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. - Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, ...

  • 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.) (TTV0027) (RGS0008) (TTPA0683) EP record adaptor (1 pc.) Balance weight (1 pc.) Auxiliary weight (1 pc.) (TEKX077)

  • Page 10: Parts Name

    Parts Name Numbers such as (  20) indicate reference pages. Arm clamp (  18) Arm rest (  18) Cue lever (  18) EP record adaptor (  22) Balance weight (  15) Centre spindle (  14) Stylus pressure control ( ...
  • Page 11 Back Dust cover fitting part (  17) AC ( ) input terminal (  16) PHONO earth terminal (  16) PHONO output terminal (  16) (11) English...

  • Page 12: Putting The Player Together

    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. Take out the player from the Connect the supplied PHONO package, attach the “FRONT cable, PHONO earth lead, and cushioning”...

  • Page 13: Attaching The Cartridge

    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 14 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. ...

  • Page 15: Before Fitting The Turntable

    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.

  • Page 16: Connections And Installation

    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. ...

  • Page 17: Installation

    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. ...

  • Page 18: Adjustment

    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.

  • Page 19: 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.  The stylus pressure control will turn together with the balance weight. ...

  • Page 20: Tone Arm Height

    Adjustment (continued) 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 ...

  • Page 21: Armlift Height

    Adjusting the turntable startup/ Armlift height brake speed Make an adjustment according to your cartridge if necessary. BRAKE button S (Slow) Preparation F (Fast) Confirmation lamp  Put a record on the turntable.  Remove the stylus cover, taking care not Torque button L (Low) to damage the stylus, then release the arm...

  • Page 22: Playing Records

    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.
  • Page 23   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 24: 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 25: Maintenance

    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 after taking out clean the stylus using a soft brush.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    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.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications General Tone arm section Power supply AC 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Type Static Balance Power 11 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 28 Headquarter Address: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com TQBM0053 S0217AK0 ©Panasonic Corporation 2017...

This manual is also suitable for:

Sl-1210gr

Table of Contents