Putting The Player Together; Connections And Installation; Connecting To An Amplifier And Ac Mains Lead - Technics SL-1210MK5 Operating Instructions Manual

Putting the player together

In order to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment
has been disassembled.
Put the player together in the following order.
•Do not connect the AC mains lead until set up is complete.
•Leave the dust cover off until set up and adjustments are com-
plete.

Connections and installation

Connecting to an amplifier and AC mains lead

1. Connect the PHONO earth lead and stereo PHONO
cables to the amplifier PHONO terminals.
Stereo phono cable
•If the earth lead isn't connected, a hum will be heard from the
AC power source.
•You will not have adequate volume or sound quality if connect-
ing to an amplifier that has no PHONO terminals.
For the United Kingdom:
BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS
LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE PROCEEDING TO STEP 2.
2. Connect the AC mains lead.
•Connect this cord only after all other connections are complete.
•Confirm the wattage of AC outlets on amplifiers and receivers
before using them for this unit. This unit consumes 14 W.
For your reference
There is an AC line-voltage selector under the turntable. This allows
you to change the voltage if you move to an area with a lower volt-
age. Check the voltage of your area before using the unit. If the
selector needs to be changed, turn it with a screwdriver.
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Turntable mat
Turntable
3
Center spindle
2
White (L)
Red (R)
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Fit the turntable and turntable mat.
Put the turntable on the center spindle and then lay the mat
on top.
•Be very careful when putting the turntable on the main unit.
The magnet on the bottom of the turntable is finely adjusted
and sharp contact can cause it to move and lead to poor
operation. Ensure the magnet remains free from dust and
iron particles.
•Do not adjust the screws attaching the magnet to the turn-
table. The rated performance of the unit cannot be guaran-
teed if the magnet is moved.
2
Attach the head shell.
Fit the head shell into the tone arm, keep it horizontal and
tighten the locking nut.
Magnet
Screws
3
Attach the balance weight to the rear
of the tone arm.
Tone arm
If the cartridge weighs between 10 and 13 grams, attach the
included auxiliary weight to the main balance weight.
Balance weight
To household
mains socket
2
Locking nut
Head shell
Amplifier
(not included)
This unit
(L) (R)
Earth lead
Stereo phono cable
Auxiliary weight
SIGNAL GND
PHONO TUNER
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