SL-1200MK7 / SL-1210MK7 Direct Drive Turntable System Operating Instructions SL-1200̲1210MK7̲EB̲201217.
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Introduction Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre Safety precautions ........................................ 04 Accessories ................................................... 07 Parts Name ................................................... 08 Getting started Putting the player together ........................... 09 Attaching the cartridge ........................... 09 Attaching the head shell .......................... 09 Before fitting the turntable .................
Safety precautions Warning Caution Unit Unit To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, - Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. - Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. - Use only the recommended accessories. - Do not remove covers. - Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. - Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit. - Do not place heavy items on this unit.
Before use Caution for AC Mains Lead (For the AC mains plug of three pins) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
Safety precautions (continued) Disposal of Old Equipment Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
Accessories Turntable (1 pc.) (TYL0332) Slipmat (1 pc.) (TBMX5361) Slip sheet (1 pc.) (TBMX5371) One of each is provided with the unit. The slip sheet is a thin, transparent sheet. Be careful not to throw it away by mistake. Dust cover (1 pc.) (TTFA0584) Before use In order to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment has been disassembled. Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Some accessories parts are supplied in a bag.) Technics label (1 pc.
Parts Name Numbers such as ( 18) indicate reference pages.
Putting the player together Attention When performing scratching (including reverse play), use a cartridge and stylus for DJs. Attach a cartridge (store-bought) tentatively. Follow the cartridge’s instructions to correctly attach it to the head shell, and tighten the screws lightly. If the mounting screws are included in the cartridge, use them. When playing SP records, use a cartridge for SP records. Use a commercially available mini flat screwdriver (4 mm).
Putting the player together (continued) In order to prevent damage during shipping, some of the equipment has been disassembled. Put the player together in the following order. Attention Before setting up, put on the stylus guard to protect the stylus tip, return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it with the arm clamp. Do not connect the AC mains lead until set up is complete. When fitting the turntable, prevent foreign material from getting in between the main unit and turntable.
Before fitting the turntable 1 Remove the magnet cover from the turntable. Fitting the slipmat 3 A record on the rotating turntable can be stopped manually as well as rotated in reverse. Laying a slip sheet on the turntable changes the slip-cueing feel. Back side of the turntable Slipmat Magnet cover Getting started There is a magnet and its cover on the back side of the turntable. Remove the magnet cover before fitting to the main unit. Lay the slipmat and slip sheet on the turntable.
Connections and installation Turn off all units and disconnect the AC mains lead from the socket before making any connections. Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections are completed. Be sure to connect the PHONO earth lead. Otherwise mains hum may occur. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. 1 Connect the PHONO cable and PHONO earth lead to the PHONO input terminals of the connected equipment.
Installation Install the unit on a horizontal surface protected from vibrations. Keep this unit as far as possible from speakers. unit horizontal Increases the height Reduces the height Raise the main unit to turn the insulators and adjust the height. Clockwise: Reduces the height. Anti-clockwise: Increases the height. Attention Do not turn the insulators too far. Doing so may cause them to come off or damage them.
Adjustment Horizontal balance Preparation Stylus pressure Preparation Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp. Lower the cue lever. Turn the anti-skating control to “0”. Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it with the arm clamp. 1 1 Free the tone arm from the arm rest and adjust horizontal balance by turning the balance weight.
Anti-skating 2 Turn the balance weight to adjust to the appropriate stylus pressure for the cartridge. 1 Turn the anti-skating control to adjust it to the same value as the stylus pressure control. Getting started The stylus pressure control will turn together with the balance weight. Turn until the centre line points to the appropriate stylus pressure.
Adjustment (continued) Tone arm height Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you are using makes it necessary. When you don't know the cartridge height (H) or when you don’t use the supplied head shell Preparation Put a record on the turntable. 1 Release the arm lock. Arm lock (Released) (Locked) Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp.
Armlift height Operation settings Make an adjustment according to your cartridge if necessary. Preparation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Getting started The armlift height is factory-adjusted to 8 to 13 mm. Switch no. BK2 BK1 TQ2 TQ1 78 REV Check the armlift height (distance between the stylus tip and record surface). If adjustment is needed, go to step 2 . ON OFF LED 1 ON ON Put a record on the turntable.
Playing records Preparation 1 Put a record (not included) on the turntable. 2 Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp. 1 2 Turn [ON/OFF] to turn the unit on. The strobe light comes on. 33-1/3 rpm is automatically selected and the indicator [33] lights. Press [START-STOP]. The turntable starts revolving. ヴヵモンヵ〔ヴヵヰヱ ピピ フブ ピピ ɿヌプハフ ɿチチピハピ チチパ ɿノチピハピ テ Indicator Strobe light Attention Do not press [START-STOP] when the turntable is removed.
3 Press [RESET] to light the pitch control RESET LED lamp. The unit plays at a preset pitch (33-1/3, 45 or 78 rpm) regardless of the [PITCH ADJ] position. RESET LED lamp Fine adjustment to pitch ( 20) When play finishes Lift the cue lever, return the tone arm to the Press [START-STOP]. The electronic brake gently stops the turntable. ヱリヵヤラチモュル 4 Lift the cue lever. The stylus lifts off the record. To start play again, lower the cue lever. arm rest and lower the cue lever.
Pitch control (fine adjustment to pitch) 1 Press [RESET] to turn off the RESET LED lamp. To measure pitch The four rows of strobe mirrors around the edge of the turntable can assist you in measuring pitch. 2 Press the pitch range select button to select the pitch range. [×2] light on: ±16 % [×2] light off: ±8 % 3 While the turntable is revolving Slide [PITCH ADJ]. Pitch can be adjusted between approx. –8 % and +8 % or approx. –16 % and +16 % according to your selection.
Maintenance Care of the parts Moving the unit Thoroughly clean dust off the stylus and record. Take off the head shell with the cartridge and clean the stylus using a soft brush. Brush from the base to the tip. Use a record cleaner to keep your records clean. Repackage the unit in the packaging it came in. Keep the packaging materials after taking out the goods. If you no longer have the packaging, do the following: Take off the turntable and slipmat and carefully wrap them.
Troubleshooting guide 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, contact your dealer. No power. Is the AC mains lead plugged in? Plug the mains lead in firmly. ( 12) There is power but no sound. Sound is weak. Are connections to the amplifier/receiver’s PHONO terminals correct? Connect the PHONO cables to the amplifier’s PHONO input terminals.
Specifications General Tone arm section Power supply AC 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Type Static Balance Power consumption 8.0 W (ON) Approx. 0.2 W (OFF) Effective length 230 mm Overhang 15 mm Dimensions (W×H×D) 453 x 169 x 353 mm Tracking error angle Mass Approx. 9.
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