Maintenance; Troubleshooting Guide; Specifications; Turntable - Technics SL-1210MK5 Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance

Care of the parts
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
•Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to clean this unit.
•Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
Do not wipe the dust cover while playing a record.
This can cause static electricity. This static can cause the tone arm
to be attracted towards the cover.
Thoroughly clean dust off the stylus and record.
•Use a soft brush to clean the stylus. Brush from the base to the tip.
•Use a good quality record cleaner to keep your records clean.
Head shell
terminals

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks
or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of
Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.
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.
Oil
Probable cause(s)
Is the AC mains lead plugged in?
Are connections to the amplifier/receiver's
PHONO terminals correct?
Are the stereo phono cable connections to
the amplifier or receiver reversed?
Are there other appliances or their AC mains
leads near the stereo phono cable?
Is the earth lead connected?
Quartz direct drive
Manual turntable
Direct drive
Brushless DC motor
Aluminum diecast
Diameter 33.2 cm
Mass 1.7 kg
33 1/3 r/min, 45 r/min
±8 %
1.5 kg·cm
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)
Wipe the head shell terminals occasionally.
Use a soft cloth. Turn the amplifier off before fitting or removing the
head shell.
•Damage to your speakers can occur if the head shell is moved
while the volume is turned up.
•Leave the stylus cover on while handling the head shell to prevent
damaging the stylus.
Oiling the center spindle.
Apply 2 or 3 drops every 2000 hours of operation. Use SFW0010 oil
(not included).
Moving the unit
Repackage the unit in the packaging it came in.
If you no longer have the packaging, do the following:
•Return the tone arm to the arm rest and tape it in place.
•Remove the balance weight and head shell from the tone arm and
carefully wrap them.
•Take off the turntable and turntable mat and carefully wrap them.
•Carefully wrap the main unit in a blanket or paper.
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 mains
leads 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 record)
Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30 cm 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.
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 110 – 127 V/220 – 240 V, 50 Hz
×
D) 45.3 17.2
Reference
page(s)
6
6
6
6
Universal
230 mm
0 – 6 mm
15 mm
22°
0 – 4 g
3.5 – 13 g
9.5 – 13 g
3.5 – 6.5 g
7.5 g
14 W
×
35.5 cm
12 kg
11
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