Turntable System Operating Instructions Model No. SL-1200MK5 SL-1210MK5 SL-1200MK5 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Dear customer Supplied accessories Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. SL-1200MK5 : Silver model SL-1210MK5 : Black model Table of contents Supplied accessories ................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................... 3 Features .........................................................................................
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) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Features Controls A masterpiece amongst turntables with a worldwide reputation. Highly accurate turntable speed maintained continuously with a quartz pitch control. •The pitch can be varied throughout the range maintaining perfect accuracy. •Pitch can be instantly reset to the rated speed (33 1/3 or 45 r/min) with the reset button. The direct drive produces high torque. •Wow and flutter below 0.01 %. Starting torque of 1.5 kg-cm enabling the turntable to reach 33 1/3 r/min in 0.7 seconds.
Putting the player together In order to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment has been disassembled. Put the player together in the following order. •Do not connect the AC power supply cord until set up is complete. •Leave the dust cover off until set up and adjustments are complete. 1 1 Fit the turntable and turntable mat. Put the turntable on the center spindle and then lay the mat on top. •Be very careful when putting the turntable on the main unit.
Connections and installation Connecting to an Audio Mixer (not included) •Disconnect all units from the power source before making any connections. •Reconnect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete. Unit Unit Installation •Install the unit on a horizontal surface protected from vibrations. •Keep this unit as far as possible from speakers. •Ensure the unit is not exposed to direct sunlight, dust, humidity, and heat from a heating appliance.
Preparatory adjustments Tone arm height Using the balance weight control Make note of the balance weight setting for your stylus cartridge, you can quickly change the stylus pressure without having to readjust the horizontal balance of the arm each time you remove and re-attach the stylus cartridge. Attach the cartridge to the tone arm you are using. Turn the balance weight control to the setting you previously used to balance the weight including cartridge.
Playing records 1 Preparation 1. Put a record on the turntable. 2. Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp. •The pilot lamp comes on. •33 1/3 r/min is automatically selected and the indicator lights. •Press [45] if you are playing a 45 r/min record. off 3 on 1 Turn [power] to turn the unit on. Pilot lamp Indicator lights p o w er 33 2 45 Press [start-stop]. The turntable starts revolving. start • stop 33 2 4,5 3 Press [reset] to light the pitch control green LED lamp.
Adjustments while using the unit Pitch control Adjusting the turntable brake speed Fine adjustment to the number of revolutions per minute. 1 Press [reset] to turn off the green LED light. Green LED indicator Pitch control Brake speed can be adjusted by pressing [start-stop] until the turntable stops. Use a small screwdriver in the hole on the turntable to adjust the brake speed. S: Slow stop F: Fast stop S BRAKE F reset 2 Slide [pitch adj.] while the turntable is revolving.
Maintenance Product service Care of the parts To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. •Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to clean this unit. •Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. Do not wipe the dust cover while playing a record. This can cause static electricity. This static can cause the tone arm to be attracted towards the cover. Thoroughly clean dust off the stylus and record. •Use a soft brush to clean the stylus.
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: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.
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