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Turntable System
Operating Instructions
Model No. SL-1200MK5
SL-1210MK5
SL-1200MK5
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this prod-
uct, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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RQT7018-1Y
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Dear customer Supplied accessories Thank you for purchasing this product. Please check and identify the supplied ac- For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions cessories. carefully. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacements parts. SL-1200MK5 : Silver model (Only for U.S.A.) SL-1210MK5 : Black model To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). Table of contents Turntable ................. 1pc. Balance weight
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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. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac- turer. 2) Keep these instructions. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 3) Heed all warnings. table specified by the manufacturer, or so
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Features Controls A masterpiece amongst turntables with a worldwide repu- tation. 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 en- abling the turntable to reach 33 1/3 r/min in 0.7 seconds. -8
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Putting the player together In order to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment 1 Fit the turntable and turntable mat. has been disassembled. Put the turntable on the center spindle and then lay the mat Put the player together in the following order. on top. •Do not connect the AC power supply cord until set up is complete. •Be very careful when putting the turntable on the main unit. •Leave the dust cover off until set up and adjustments are com- The magnet on the bottom of the t
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Connections and installation Connecting to an Audio Mixer (not Installation included) •Install the unit on a horizontal surface protected from vibrations. •Keep this unit as far as possible from speakers. •Disconnect all units from the power source before making any con- nections. •Reconnect the AC power supply cord after all other connections •Ensure the unit is not exposed to direct sunlight, dust, humidity, are complete. Unit Unit and heat from a heating appliance. •This unit may pick up inte
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Preparatory adjustments Using the balance weight control Tone arm height Make note of the balance weight setting for your stylus cartridge, 1. Release the arm lock. Released 1 you can quickly change the stylus pressure without having to re- adjust 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. 3 Locked Turn the balance weight control to the setting you previously used to balance the weight including
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on p o w Playing records Preparation 1 Turn [power] to turn the unit on. 1. Put a record on the turntable. •The pilot lamp comes on. 2. Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp. •33 1/3 r/min is automatically selected and the indicator lights. •Press [45] if you are playing a 45 r/min record. Pilot lamp Indicator 1 3 lights 33 45 2 Press [start-stop]. The turntable starts revolving. start• stop 33 3 Press [reset] to light the pitch control 2 4,5 green LED lamp. The pitch returns to 33
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on F p o w Adjustments while using the unit Pitch control Adjusting the turntable brake speed Fine adjustment to the number of revolutions per minute. Brake speed can be adjusted by pressing [start-stop] until the turn- table stops. Use a small screwdriver in the hole on the turntable to adjust the 1 Press [reset] to turn off the green LED brake speed. light. S: Slow stop F: Fast stop Green LED indicator Pitch control BRAKE reset 2 Slide [pitch adj.] while the turntable is revolving. Move the co
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Maintenance Product service 1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by Care of the parts qualified service personnel if: (a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. damaged; or •Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to clean this unit. (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or •Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or came with the cloth car
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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.ca), or an authorized Servi
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This manual was printed with soy based ink. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc. En Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 5770 Ambler Drive Company, Division of Panasonic San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Corporation of North America Puerto Rico 00985 www.panasonic.ca One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. RQT7018-1Y Printed in Japan M0203TK1124
