Troubleshooting Guide; Specifications; Turntable; Auxiliary Weight - Technics SL-1210M5G Operating Instructions Manual

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:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the
website (http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an
authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Problem
No power.
There is power but no sound.
Sound is weak.
Left and right sounds are re-
versed.
Humming heard during play.

Specifications

Turntable section
Type
Drive method
Motor
Turntable platter
Turntable speeds
Variable range pitch
Starting torque
Build-up characteristics
Braking system
Wow and flutter
±0.035 % peak (IEC 98A Weighted)
Rumble
\ \ \ \ \ This rating refers to turntable assembly alone, excluding effects
of record, cartridge or tonearm, but including platter. Measured
by obtaining signal from built-in frequency generator of motor
assembly.
Probable cause(s)
Is the AC power supply cord plugged in?
Are connections to the amplifier/receiver's
PHONO terminals correct?
Are the stereo connection cable connections
to the amplifier or receiver reversed?
Are there other appliances or their AC power
supply cords near the stereo connection
cable?
Is the earth lead connected?
Quartz direct drive
Manual turntable
Direct drive
Brushless DC motor
Aluminum diecast
Diameter 33.2 cm (13-5/64")
Mass 1.7 kg (3.74 lb.)
33 1/3 r/min, 45 r/min
±8 %, ±16 % (two settings)
1.5 kg·cm (1.3 lb·in)
0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 r/min
Electronic brake
0.01 % WRMS
0.025 % WRMS (JIS C5521)
–56 dB (IEC 98A Unweighted)
–78 dB (IEC 98A Weighted)
Suggested remedy
Plug the cord in firmly.
Connect the stereo pin cables to the amplifier's
PHONO terminals.
Double check all connections.
Separate the appliances and their AC power
supply cords from this unit.
Make sure the earth lead is correctly con-
nected.
Tonearm section
Type
Effective length
Arm height adjustment range
Overhang
Effective mass
Offset angle
Friction
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)
Stylus pressure adjustment range
Applicable cartridge weight range
\
(with auxiliary weight)
(with shell weight)
Headshell weight
General
Power supply
Power consumption
× × × × × × × × × ×
Dimensions (W H
Mass
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
230 mm (9-1/16")
15 mm (19/32")
12 g (without cartridge)
Less than 7 mg (lateral, vertical)
11 – 20.5 g (including headshell)
17 – 20.5 g (including headshell)
11 – 14 g (including headshell)
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
×
D) 45.3 17.2
×
(17-27/32" 6-25/32"
11.7 kg (25.74 Ib)
Reference
page(s)
5
5
5
5
Universal
0 – 6 mm
22°
0 – 4 g
3.5 – 13 g
9.5 – 13 g
3.5 – 6.5 g
7.5 g
14.5 W
×
35.5 cm
×
13-31/32")
11
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