Putting The Player Together; Attaching The Cartridge; Attaching The Head Shell - Technics SL-1210MK7 Operating Instructions Manual

Putting the player together

Attention
 When performing scratching (including reverse
play), use a cartridge and stylus for DJs.
1
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).
 Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.
(Example)
Washers
Cartridge
Stylus
(Lead wire)
Nuts
2
Adjust the overhang.
 Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.

M ove the cartridge to adjust the overhang
in such a way that the stylus tip is at 52
mm from the head shell mounting end, as
shown in the figure below.
Stylus tip

Attaching the cartridge

Screw for
cartridge
Head
shell
Lead wire
Terminal
(Terminal)

Red R+ (Red)

Green R- (Green)

White L+ (White)

L- (Blue)
Blue
52 mm

The cartridge should be parallel on the shell
head when viewed from the top
and side (the illustration is the top view).

Tighten the screw for cartridge.
 Be careful not to allow the cartridge to
slip out of place.
Note
 The head shell stand ( 8) can be used
to store the head shell with the cartridge
attached, or to store the head shell
temporarily removed to replace the cartridge
and the like. It allows you to prevent
cartridge and/or stylus failure or trouble due
to head shell overturning.
 Depending on the cartridge type, attaching
the dust cover ( 13) when the head shell
is stored in the head shell stand with the
cartridge attached may cause the dust cover
to touch and break the cartridge. Be sure
the head shell is not stored in the head shell
stand when attaching the dust cover.

Attaching the head shell

3
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.
Locking nut
Head shell
Screw for cartridge
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