Technics SL-1200M3D Service Manual

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ORDERNO.AD9903091C1
Service Manual
Direct Drive Turntable
System
Turntable System
SL-1200M3D
Colour
(S)............ Silver Type
Areas
(P) ............ U.S.A.
(PC).......... Canada.
• Specifications
• General
Power supply:
Power consumption:
Dimensions (WxHxD):
Weight:
• Turntable section
Type:
Drive method:
Motor:
Turntable platter:
Turntable speeds:
Starting torque:
Build-up characteristics:
Braking system:
Wow and flutter:
Rumble:
AC 120V, 60Hz
14W
453 x 162 x 353 mm
(17-27/32" x 6-12/32" x 13-29/32")
12 kg (26.4 lb.)
Quads direct drive
Manual turntable
Direct drive
Brushlees DC motor
Aluminum diecast
Diameter 332 mm (13-5/64")
Weight 1.7 kg (3.74 lb.)
33-1/3 rpm snd 45 rpm
1.5 kg-cm (1.3 Ib-in)
0.7s.ffrrom standstill to 33-1/3 rpm
Electronic brake
0.01% W.R.M.S."
0.025% W.R.M.S.(JIS C5521 )
±0.035% peak (IEC 98A Weighted)
-56 dB (IEC 98A Unweighted)
-78 dB (IEC 98A Weighted)
• Tonearm section
Type:
Effective lenghth:
Arm height adjustment
range:
Overhang:
Effective mass:
Offset angle:
Friction:
Tracking error angle:
Stylus pressure
adjustment range:
Applicable cartridge
weight range:
(with auxiliary weight);
(with shell weight);
Headshell weight:
Universal
230 mm (9-1/16")
0-6mm
15 mm (19/32")
12 g (without cartridge)
22 °
Less than 7 mg (lateral, vertical)
Within 2032' (at the outer groove
of 30 cm <12"> record)
Within 0032' (at the inner groove
of 30 cm <:12">record)
0-4g
11 - 20.5 g (including headshell)
9.5- 13g
17 -20.5 g (including headshell)
3.5 - 6.5 g
11 - 14 g (inaluding headshell)
7.5 g
*This rating refers to turntable assembly atone, excluding effects
of record, cartridge or tonearm, but including platterMeasured by
obtaining signal from built-in frequency generator of motor as
sembly.
Note:
Specifications
are subject to change
without
notice.
Weight
and dimensions
are approximate.
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repair the product or products dealt with in this service information by anyone else cou(d result in serious injury or death.
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  • Page 1 ORDERNO.AD9903091C1 Service Manual Turntable System Direct Drive Turntable System SL-1200M3D Colour (S).... Silver Type Areas (P) .... U.S.A. (PC)..Canada. • Specifications • General • Tonearm section AC 120V, 60Hz Power supply: Type: Universal Power consumption: Effective lenghth: 230 mm (9-1/16")
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SL-1200M3D • Contents Page Page • Safety Precaution ............. 2 • Troubleshooting guide ........... 11 • Accassorles ............... 2 • Operation Checks and • Features ..............3 Component Replacement Precedures ... 12-16 • Controls ..............3 • Schematic Diagram .......... 17-19 •...
  • Page 3: Features

    SL-1200M3D • Featu res A masterpiece amongst turntables with a worldwide reputa- tion. Pitch control reset button • Pitchcan beinstantlyreset to the rated speed(33 45 rpm). 1/3 or Highly accurate turntable speed maintained continuously with a quartz pitch control • The pitchcan be variedbetween-8 and+8%, with accuracymain- tainedthroughout therange.
  • Page 4: Putting The Player Together

    SL-1200M3D • Putting the player together Put the player together in the following order. • Do not connect the AC power cord until set up is complete. • Leave the dust cover off until set up and adjustments are complete.
  • Page 5: Connections And Installation

    SL-1200M3D • Connections and installation Connect the stereo cords and earth lead. If the earth lead isn't connected, a hum will be heard from the AC power source. Connect the AC power cord. This unit • Connect this cord onlyafter all other connections are complete.
  • Page 6 SL-1200M3D • Preparatory adjustments i'_Release the tone arm. O Take care with the stylus and removeits cover, then release the arm clamp. O Free the tone arm fromthe armrest. _'_1Adjust horizontal balance Push the cue lever down. _P_Turn the anti-skating control to "0", (fJ)Turn the balance weight until the arm is approximately horizontal.
  • Page 7: Preparatory Adjustments

    SL-1200M3D (Preparatory adjustments) Adjust to the same value as the stylus pressure control. If styluspressure isover3 grams,setthiscontrol t o "3". • • Release the arm lock. Compare the height of your cartridge (H) with the follow- ing and set the arm height appropriately.
  • Page 8: Playing Records

    SL-1200M3D ==Playing records Preparation Put a record on the turntable. Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp. Turn [power] to turn the unit on. •The pilot _ampcomes on. • 33 1/3rpm is automatically selected and the indicator lights.
  • Page 9: Adjustments While Using The Unit

    SL-1200M3D ==Adjustments while using the unit Fine adjustment to the number of revolutions per minute. Slide [pitch adj.] while the turntable is revolving. Move the indicator to the required position. •The numbers represent approx+mate percentages. •Pitch can be adjusted between -8% to +8% To reset pitch to the preset value Press [reset].
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    SL-1200M3D • Maintenance I Care of the parts To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap-and- water solution or a weak detergent solution. • Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to clean this unit.
  • Page 11 SL-1200M3D ==Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servlcenter in the possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple U.S.A. and Panasoni_ Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre in cheeks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem Canada.
  • Page 12 SL-1200M3D • Operation Checks and Component Replacement Procedures l. This section describes procedures for checking the operation of the major printed circuit boards and replacing the main components. 2. For reassembly after operation checks or replacement, reverse the respective procedures, Special reassembly procedures are described only when required.
  • Page 13: Dust Cover

    SL-1200M3D • Main Component Replacement Procedures Claws 1. Replacement for the drive coil ass'y and ._Release _ claws, FG coil ass'y _N-_)_/ ana-th;n remove the • Follow the _ of the item 1 in checking drive coil cover. procedure for each P.C.B. on page 12.
  • Page 14 SL-1200M3D Remove the bottom cover (A) ass'y. Tonearrn ass'y Cabinet ass'y Separate the dust cover and Dust cover the cabinet ass'y, and then remove the tonearm ass'y. Remove the bottom cover (B) ass'y, °i ° Remove the arm basecoverplate. Claws...
  • Page 15 SL-1200M3D Arm base Remove the PU output P.C,B,. Remove the tonearm unit. Reassembly procedures for tonearm ass'y I Rotate the arm base knob Rotate the canceler knob in in the directionof arrow, the directionof arrow, and and then align the pointer then atign the pointer with with the scale "0",...
  • Page 16: Component Replacement Precedures

    SL-1200M3D 4. Replacement for the parts mounted on speed selector P.C.B. and power switch "13ghten the tonearm unit screws. • Follow the _D Of the item 2 in main component replacement procedures on pages 13 and 14. Tonearm unit Remove the tape of lead wire.
  • Page 17: Schematic Diagram

    SL-1200M3D • Schematic Diagram Notes: ,S201 SPEED SELECTOR (33 rpm) switch. ,$202 SPEED SELECTOR (45 rpm) switch. .S203 START/STOP switch. ,S301 PITCH CONTROL RESET switch in "OFF" position. (Interlocked with VR303) *$302 PITCH RESET switch in "OFF" position. ,S401 STYLUS ILLUMINATOR switch in "ON" position.
  • Page 18 SL-1200M3D /_, S6Ol {PO_R) o_._._ [] POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT DRIVE CONTROL CIRCUIT IC302 TC4011BP *S_I_O2OFFOv pITCHCONTROL eS_I/302ON56V OWO_SELECT VR303Ce_ PITCH CONTROL 3.8=s ±O_AOJ CNI02 CNI03 SVDPR3902S (RESETI STROBE ILLUMINATOR PITCHCONTROLGAiNAOJ CIRCUIT PITCH RESET SWITCH PITCH CONTROL CIRCUIT SPEED SELECTOR CIRCUIT...
  • Page 19 SL-1200M3D REGULATOR CIRCUIT OUTPUT CIRCUIT C_I_PUT --19--...
  • Page 20: Printed Circuit Boards

    SL-1200M3D ==Printed Circuit Boards " ° DRIVE CONTROL P.C.B. _REP20_A I) • ELECTRICAL PARTS LOCATION 20--...
  • Page 21 SL-1200M3D " '_ I ° '_ I SPEED SELECTOR P.C.B. I'_1 PITCH RESET SWITCH P.C.B. FC301 _Ep22_lA PITCH CONTROL P.C.B. FC301 STROBE :;7: ILLUMINATOR P.C.B. REIr) IELECTRICAL PARTS LOCATION - _ I rFfTC_) Ref. NO. I LO, NO. J Ref,...
  • Page 22 SL-1200M3D " ° REGULATOR P.C.B. POWER SUPPLY P.C.B. _REP2094A 1) • ELECTRICAL PARTS LOCATION I.:.2OwJ::uN:;L!::._ Lo. No. 1_ REGULATOR P.C,B, m OUTPUT P,C.B. _1°°1 _'4 °° OUTPUT P.C.B. -- 22 --...
  • Page 23: Measurements And Adjustments

    SL-1200M3D • Measurements and Adjustments Notes: • Make the following adjustmentsafter replacing parts suchas IC's, Transistors,Diodes, etc. • Condition of the set. 1.Power switch ......2 Pitch control ......Center position 3.Speed selector switch..... 33 r.p.m. • Instrumentsto be used 1Tester 2.Frequency counter...
  • Page 24: Block Diagram

    SL-1200M3D • Block Diagram POSIT_+I OETECTOR CO_ IL +15_ S6O 1 ,o+'_'+°,+, ,° ,o AN66a0 CONTROL _____X201 O SCI "_,___ z _T--_-_ c-m_ 0_C;2 •',+' °°++t_-#-z_t_.I Q203 F_LT£R AMp o+o+.+o° +°+ -- ++_-_+ +p ,_-_S_m ..++,+I'__, + "",+° "-'-' :...
  • Page 25 SL-1200M3D IIIWiring Connection Diagram Sd01 PITCH REGULATOR PITCH RESET P.C.B. CONTROL P.C.B. SWITCHP.C.B. AC120V SUPPLY P.C.B. laPOWER I_l DRIVE CONTROL P.C.B. ]STROBE ILLUMINATOR RC.B. CN103 Tl(Powe_ transiormer) -- 25 --...
  • Page 26: Overhang Gauge

    SL-1200M3D • Replacement Parts List Notes: * IHI[J4jI 1_[111 _¢ll_ty [IUIl_l_, Remark_ Ref.No. Pan NO part Name & De_xrip_ion Components identified by _ mark have special 5FPABI3202 KNOB,UFI" characteristics important for safety. _FPABI8201 K TONEARM FIXING PLA3_ Furthermore, special parts which have purposes of fire-...
  • Page 27 SL-1200M3D ReLNo. Rcl.No. Rema_s par, NO. Part No. Pan Name & Description Rema_s Pan Name&De_ri_io_ 2SD1265_ TRANSISTOR D2SBA20 DIODE AQ2,3 TRANSISTOR MA4OSIM DIODE 2SD637-QRS _Q2ol D201.02 2SC1846-QRS TRANSISTOR SVDPR3902S Q2O',t D2IB._ 'IRANSISTOR SVDEBR5505S 2SD637.QRS D204A 2SC245_0R TRANSISTOR MAI65 DIODE Q203...
  • Page 28 SL-1200M3D lCabinet Parts Location RGSOT_)_ T/T RUBBER RFKN ! 2ODM3DP pOWER SW KNOB A$$'y SFQAI22 SPRING SFTEI72 TURNTABi,E ASS+y SFKTOI 5 -(_SI BU ]'/'ON.START/STOp RMRIIIIA-K BASE,OPER ATION SFUMI72.O53 PANEL COVER SFKTOISX)IIE BUTTON3PEED SELECTOR(3] SFUMI22/)3 CAM,FOWER SWITCH Ret.No pa_l NO. part Name &...
  • Page 29 SL-1200M3D © © par_Name & De scriF_ioa Re_No. Pan No. part Name & Descfi p_ion R_ENo. Part No. PaM Name & Desc ri_ioa Pcs: Ref. NO, PaR NO. €/ASHER SFQA520-01 SPRING 76-[ REZlO3"L_ WIRE KIT XWE4DIOBW /CREW SFKKI72-01 COV ER.STy LU$ [LLUMliqATO_...
  • Page 30 SL-1200M3D • Packaging 1:'4 (T/T RUBBER MAT) "P7 <_12 AI, A2, A13 (HEAD SHELL) Pa_ NO. Pan No. Pan Name & l_criptton Rl_rr4912 P O/] BOOK RPG4326 )ACKING CASE RQT4913 12 _I BOOK SFHHI22 (111 _USH[ON,FRONT RQA0149 WARRANTY CARD 5FHHI22-02...
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