Features; Controls; Preparation Of The Cartridge; Turntable Base - Technics SL-1200M3D Operating Instructions Manual

(Shell
※ 1
weight )
Stylus
Stylus tip
YES
4
RQT4912
-8 -8
6
4
2
+8
2
4
6
+8 +8
(Stylus weight
Screw for cartridge
Shell with stylus
weight
Lead wire
Terminal
Nut
Screw for cartridge
Overhang
gauge
52mm
NO NO

Features

A masterpiece amongst turntables with a worldwide repu-
tation.
Pitch control reset button
•Pitch can be instantly reset to the rated speed (33
Highly accurate turntable speed maintained continuously
with a quartz pitch control
•The pitch can be varied between -8 and +8%, with accuracy main-
tained throughout the range.
The direct drive produces high torque
•Wow and flutter below 0.01%. Starting torque of 1.5 kg/cm en-
abling the turntable to reach 33
•Fully electric braking system.
Tone arm with gimbal suspension
•The tone arm can be finely adjusted in a range of 6 millimeters
with the lockable height control.
Anti-vibration design with 3 layer cabinet construction
and large insulating legs.
Pop-up stylus light.

Controls

No. Name
EP record adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turntable base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Turntable mat (Or disc slip sheet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
※ 2
)
Center spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Strobe lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power switch (power ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Strobe illuminator/pilot lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Start/stop button (start - stop ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Speed select buttons (33, 45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Arm-height control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Shell stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Balance weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Stylus pressure control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Arm lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Anti-skating control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cue lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Arm clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Arm rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tone arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
LED indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pitch control (Pitch adj. ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Locking nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Reset button (reset ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Head shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Stylus light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Stylus light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preparation of the cartridge

Attach a cartridge (not included).
Follow the cartridge's instructions to correctly attach it to the

head shell.

•Use the included shell weight
(3.5 to 6.5 grams).
•Use the stylus weight
page 7). Leave it off until stylus pressure has been adjusted.
Adjust the overhang.
Fit the included overhang gauge to the head shell. Adjust the
overhang and facing of the cartridge and tighten the screws.
• Line the point of the stylus up with the end of the gauge.
•The cartridge should be parallel on the shell head.
1
/ or 45 rpm).
3
1
/ rpm in 0.7 seconds.
3
Reference page(s)
※1
when using a light cartridge
※ 2
to increase stylus pressure (