SL-1200MK7 Direct Drive Turntable System Platine tourne-disque à entraînement direct Owner's Manual Manuel d’utilisation
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Table of contents Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Before use About descriptions in these operating instructions - Pages to be referred to are indicated as “( 00)”. - The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/ support (U.S. customers only) Accessories ................................................... 07 Parts Name ...................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. bottom of the unit. FCC Note: CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Accessories Turntable (1 pc.) (TYL0333) 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.) (TTFA0454) Technics label (1 pc.) (TBMA7331) EP record adaptor (1 pc.) (TPH0339) Balance weight (1 pc.) (TYL0295) Head shell (1 pc.) (TYL0331) Screw set for cartridge (1 set) (TTV0022) (2 pc.) Nuts (2 pc.) Screws-short (2 pc.) Screws-long (2 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 power supply cord 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 Slip sheet Magnet Fixing screw Attention Keep any magnetic-sensitive object such as a magnetic card and watch away from the magnet.
Connections and installation Turn off all units and disconnect the AC power supply cord from the socket before making any connections. Connect the AC power supply cord 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 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 center 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 LED color setting Allows you to select red or blue for the color of the strobe light, speed select buttons, pitch range select button and RESET LED lamp. Red Blue Switch no.: 1 (LED) OFF (Factory setting) ON Reverse playback setting Allows you to disable or enable reverse playback. ( 19) REV disabled REV enabled Switch no.
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 power supply cord 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 120 V, 60 Hz Type Static Balance Power consumption 8.0 W (Power ON) Approx. 0.2 W (Power OFF) Effective length 230 mm (9-1/16“) Overhang 15 mm (19/32“) Dimensions (W×H×D) 453 x 169 x 353 mm (17-27/32“ × 6-21/32“ × 13-29/32“ inch) Tracking error angle Mass Approx. 9.6 kg (21.
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