Turntable System SL-1200M3D Operating Instructions Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please save this manual.
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacements parts. 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 A masterpiece amongst turntables with a worldwide reputation. Pitch control reset button •Pitch can be instantly reset to the rated speed (33 1/3 or 45 rpm). Highly accurate turntable speed maintained continuously with a quartz pitch control •The pitch can be varied between -8 and +8%, with accuracy maintained throughout the range. 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 rpm in 0.7 seconds.
Putting the player together Put the player together in the following order. •Do not connect the AC power cord until set up is complete. •Leave the dust cover off until set up and adjustments are complete. 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. The magnet on the bottom of the turntable is finely adjusted and sharp contact can cause it to move and lead to poor operation.
Connections and installation Connecting the stereo cords and AC power cord Amplifier(not included) Connect the stereo cords and earth lead. GND This unit ; (R) (L) PHONO (R) (L) To household AC outlet If the earth lead isn’t connected, a hum will be heard from the AC power source. Connect the AC power cord. •Connect this cord only after all other connections are complete. •Confirm the wattage of AC outlets on amplifiers and receivers before using them for this unit. This unit consumes 14 W.
Preparatory adjustments Horizontal balance and stylus pressure Release the tone arm. Take care with the stylus and remove its cover, then release the arm clamp. Free the tone arm from the arm rest. Adjust horizontal balance ; ; Push the cue lever down. Turn the anti-skating control to “0”. Turn the balance weight until the arm is approximately horizontal. Take care at this time not to allow the stylus to touch the unit.
Preparatory adjustments Anti-skating Adjust to the same value as the stylus pressure control. If stylus pressure is over 3 grams, set this control to “3”. Tone arm height Release the arm lock. Compare the height of your cartridge (H) with the following and set the arm height appropriately. •Arm height is indicated in millimeters on the arm-height control, with marks indicating 0.5 millimeter intervals. Turn the control to the required height.
Playing records Preparation Put a record on the turntable. Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp. Turn [power] to turn the unit on. •The pilot lamp comes on. •33 1/3 rpm is automatically selected and the indicator lights. •Press [45] if you are playing a 45 rpm record. Press [start-stop]. The turntable starts revolving. Lift the cue lever and move the tone arm over the record. Lower the cue lever. The tone arm moves down and play starts.
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Maintenance Care of the parts Head shell terminals Oil To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soapand-water solution or a weak detergent solution. •Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to clean this unit. •Before using chemically impregnated 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.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.