Features; Controls; Preparation Of The Cartridge - Technics SL-1200M3D Service Manual

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• Featu res
A masterpiece amongst turntables with a worldwide reputa-
tion.
Pitch control reset button
• Pitchcan beinstantlyreset to the rated speed(33
1/3 or
45 rpm).
Highly accurate turntable speed maintained continuously
with a quartz pitch control
• The pitchcan be variedbetween-8 and+8%, with accuracymain-
tainedthroughout therange.
The direct drive produces high torque
• Wow and flutter below 0.01%. Starting torqueof 1.5 kg/cmenabting
the turntable to reach33 1/3rpm in 0.7 seconds.
• Fullyelectricbrakingsystem.
Tone arm with gimbal suspension
• Thetone armcan be finelyadjustedina rangeof 6 millimeterswiththe
Iockableheightcontrol
Anti-vibration design with 3 layer cabinet construction and
large insulating legs.
Pop-up stylus light.
• Controls []
No. Name Reference parle(s)
(D EP record adaptor ............................. 8
_) Turntable base ................................ 3
_) Turntable mat (Or disc slip sheet) ................ 4
_) Center spindle ................................ 4
_) Turntable ..................................... 4
® Strobe lights .................................. 9
(_ Power switch (power) .......................... 8
_) Strobe illuminator/pilot lamp .................... 9
® Start/stop button (start - stop ) ................... 8
Speed select buttons (33, 45) .................... 8
Arm-height control ............................. 7
Shell stand ................................... 3
O Balance weight ................................ 4
@ Stylus pressure control ......................... 6
Arm lock ..................................... 7
Anti-skating control ............................ 6
_) Cue lever ..................................... 6
Arm clamp .................................... 6
(_ Arm rest ...................................... 6
Tone arm ..................................... 4
LED indicator ................................. 9
Pitch control (Pitch adj. ) ........................ 9
Locking nut ................................... 4
Reset button (reset) ........................... 9
Head shell .................................... 3
Stylus light switch ............................. 8
@ Stylus light ................................... 8
• Preparation of the cartridge D
[] Attach a cartridge (not included).
Follow the cartridge's instructions to correctly attach Stto the head
shell,
• Use the included shell weight "_ when using a light cartridge (3.5
to 6.5 grams).
• Usethe stylusweight -2to increasestyluspressure ( ,,_ page 6).
Leave it oftuntil
stylus
pressure has been
adjusted.
[] Adjust the overhang.
Fit the included overhang gauge to the head shell. Adjust the over-
hang and facing of the cartridge and tighten the screws.
• Line the point of the stylus up with the end of the gauge,
• The cartridge should be parallel on the shell head.
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