SL-1200GR / SL-1210GR Direct Drive Turntable System Operating Instructions
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. About descriptions in these operating instructions - Pages to be referred to are indicated as “( 00)”. - The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.
Table of contents Before use Accessories ......................................................................... 09 Parts Name ......................................................................... 10 Before use Safety precautions .............................................................. 06 Getting started Connecting to the PHONO terminals and AC IN terminal........................................................ 12 Attaching the cartridge ..........................................
Safety precautions Warning Caution Unit Unit To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, - Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. - Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. - Use only the recommended accessories. - Do not remove covers. - Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. - Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit. - Do not place heavy items on this unit.
Caution for AC Mains Lead Before use (For the AC mains plug of three pins) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
Safety precautions (continued) Disposal of Old Equipment Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
Accessories In order to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment has been disassembled. Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Turntable mat (1 pc.) (RGS0008) Dust cover (1 pc.) (TTPA0683) EP record adaptor (1 pc.) (TEKX077) Balance weight (1 pc.) (TYL0056) Auxiliary weight (1 pc.) (TKKH51441) Head shell (1 pc.) (TPBGA003) Overhang gauge (1 pc.) (RMR2210-W) 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 ( 20) indicate reference pages.
Before use Back Dust cover fitting part ( 17) AC ( ) input terminal ( 16) PHONO earth terminal ( 16) PHONO output terminal ( 16) 11 English (11)
Putting the player together Connecting to the PHONO terminals and AC IN terminal Make connection to the PHONO terminals and AC IN terminal before setting up or installing the player. 1 Take out the player from the package, attach the “FRONT cushioning” and place the player with its front side down so that you can make connection to the PHONO terminals and AC IN terminal on the back side. 2 Connect the supplied PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, and AC mains lead.
Attaching the cartridge 1 Attach a cartridge (store-bought) tentatively. Follow the cartridge’s instructions to correctly attach it to the head shell, and tighten the screws lightly. Adjust the overhang. Use the included overhang gauge. Fit the overhang gauge to the head shell. Head shell When playing SP records, use a cartridge for SP records. Use a commercially available mini flat screwdriver (4 mm). Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.
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 Do not connect the AC mains lead until set up is complete. When fitting the turntable, prevent foreign material from getting in between the main unit and turntable. Do not touch or scratch the board. 3 Turntable mat Handle carefully as this is heavy.
Before fitting the turntable 1 Remove the magnet cover from the turntable. Fitting the turntable mat 3 There is a magnet and its cover on the back side of the turntable. Remove the magnet cover before fitting to the main unit. Magnet cover Magnet Attaching the head shell 4 Fit the head shell with the cartridge into the tone arm. Keep the head shell horizontal and tighten the locking nut. Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.
Connections and installation Turn off all units and disconnect the AC mains lead from the socket before making any connections. Connect the AC mains lead 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. Adjusting the height to make the unit horizontal 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 First, remove the dust cover. 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”. First, remove the dust cover. 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. The stylus pressure control will turn together with the balance weight. Turn until the centre 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. Preparation Release the arm lock. Arm lock After arm height adjustment is finished, lock the tone arm by turning the arm lock knob. Be sure to turn the arm lock knob to the end as shown in the figure below. You may need to apply some force to do so. Put a record on the turntable. 1 3 (Released) KATING TI-S AN (Locked) 3 0 2 Adjust the height with the armheight control ring.
Adjusting the turntable startup/ brake speed Make an adjustment according to your cartridge if necessary. Preparation 1 Check the armlift height (distance between the stylus tip and record surface). If adjustment is needed, go to step 2 . The armlift height is factory-adjusted to 8 to 13 mm. Torque button L (Low) H (High) KE BRA F S L H TORQUE Press the centre of the button lightly.
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. ɿヌプハフ ɿチチピハピ チチパ ɿノチピハピ テ The turntable starts revolving. ヴヵモンヵ〔ヴヵヰヱ ヘベ ピピ Press [START-STOP]. フブ ピピ Indicator Strobe light Attention Do not press [START-STOP] when the turntable is removed.
When play finishes Lift the cue lever, return the tone arm to the arm rest and lower the cue lever. 3 Press [RESET] to light the pitch control blue LED lamp. The unit plays at a preset pitch (33-1/3, 45 or 78 rpm) regardless of the [PITCH ADJ] position. Blue LED indicator Fine adjustment to pitch ( 24) Press [START-STOP]. The electronic brake gently stops the turntable. Turn [ON/OFF] to turn the unit off. Clamp the tone arm with the arm clamp.
Pitch control (fine adjustment to pitch) 1 Press [RESET] to turn off the blue LED light. 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 turntable mat 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 mains lead plugged in? Plug the mains lead in firmly. ( 16) 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 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Type Static Balance Power consumption 11 W (Power ON) 0.2 W (Power OFF) Effective length 230 mm Overhang 15 mm Dimensions (W×H×D) 453 x 173 x 372 mm Tracking error angle Mass Approx. 11.
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