Troubleshooting Guide; Specifications - Technics SL-1200MK5 Operating Instructions Manual

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.
Reference
Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy page(s)
No power. Is the AC power supply cord plugged in? Plug the cord in firmly. 5
There is power but no sound. Are connections to the amplifier/receiver's Connect the stereo pin cables to the amplifier's 5
Sound is weak. PHONO terminals correct? PHONO terminals.
Left and right sounds are re- Are the stereo connection cable connections Double check all connections.
versed, to the amplifier or receiver reversed? 5
Humming heard during play. Are there other appliances or their AC power
supply cords near the stereo connection
cable?
Is the earth lead connected?
Separate the appliances and their AC power
supply cords from this unit.
Make sure the earth lead is correctly con-
nected.
Turntable section
Type
Drive method
Motor
Turntable platter
Turntable speeds
Variable range pitch
Starting torque
Build-up characteristics
Braking system
Wow and flutter
Rumble
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/rain
_+8%
1.5 kg.cm (1.3 Ib.in)
0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 r/rain
Electronic brake
0.01% WRMS _
0.025 % WRMS (JIS C5521)
_+0.035 % peak (IEC 98A Weighted)
-56 dB (IEC 98A Unweighted)
-78 dB (IEC 98A Weighted)
_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.
Tonearm section
Type
Effective length
Arm height adjustment range
Overhang
Effective mass
Offset angle
Friction
Tracking error angle
Universal
230 mm (9-1/16")
0-6ram
15 mm (19/32")
12 g (without cartridge)
22 °
Less than 7 mg (lateral, vertical)
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 0 - 4 g
Applicable cartridge weight range 3.5 - 13 g
11 - 20.5 g (including headshell)
(with auxiliary weight) 9.5 - 13 g
17 - 20.5 g (including headshell)
(with shell weight) 3.5 - 6.5 g
11 - 14 g (including headshell)
Headshell weight 7.5 g
General
Power supply
Power consumption
Dimensions (W×HXD)
Mass
AC120V, 60Hz
13.5 W
45.3 x 17.2 x 35.5 cm
(17-27/32" x 6-25/32" x 13-31/32")
12 kg (26.4 Ib)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
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