Operating instructions
Getting started
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Attention
Lifting task image
Package box top view
Before putting the player together (Regarding the cabinet and tone arm)
Mounting to the cabinet
Regarding the cabinet
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This player preserves the bottom shape and screw locations of SP-10MK2 and SP-10MK3 so that 
you can continue using your cabinet and tone arm for a system using SP-10MK2 or SP-10MK3.
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This player is a model with a large starting torque. To make full use of its characteristics and 
performance, use a heavy cabinet made of a thick material.
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When choosing a cabinet, decide its external dimensions based on the effective length of your tone 
arm.
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Use solid and strong insulators to support the cabinet.
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Player mounting dimensions (
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Regarding the tone arm mounting
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Use the tone arm base sold separately. For details such as the mounting method, follow the tone 
arm base operating instructions and the tone arm leaflet.
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Tighten the detachable handle 
screws into the detachable handle 
mounting holes (two locations) 
on the main unit.
2
Slowly lift the main unit and place 
it on the cabinet.
3
Fix the main unit to the cabinet 
using screws.
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Mount by following the cabinet 
operating instructions.
Putting the player together
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Always use two or more people to take out and 
transport the main unit.
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Be careful not to lose balance if lifting the unit with 
your hands at non-optimal position.
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You may damage your back.
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You may lose balance on the stairs and the like, which
 may lead to injury.
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Be careful not to catch your fingers when taking out the 
main unit.
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Be careful not to catch your fingers in the gap between 
the bottom of the main unit and floor.
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Keep the packaging materials after taking out the goods.
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Take out the goods after deciding the installation 
location.
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For notes regarding installation, see “Installation” 
(
17).
Notes for taking out the goods from the package box and transporting
Unpacking and preparation
Accessories
Accessories
Turntable 
sheet
Turntable sheet
Unit
Unit
Control unit
Control unit
Control unit
Turntable
Turntable
Operating Instructions
Operating  
Instructions
Packing order
Packing cushion
AC mains lead
AC mains  
lead
Take out the turntable sheet and operating 
instructions..
• Keep accessories out children’s reach.
• The main unit and control unit are wrapped 
in protective sheets.
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Put your hands between the packing cushions 
(
dotted line area of the package box top view) 
and slowly lift the main unit to take it out. Always 
perform this task using two or more people.
• Be very careful when lifting the main unit.
• Hold the main unit from the bottom to
prevent it from slipping from your hands.
• Perform the task using both hands to not lose 
balance.
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Take out the control unit, AC mains lead cord, 
turntable, and other accessories.
Detachable handle 
mounting hole










