Technic SL-1200GR2 User manual

SL-1200GR2 / SL-1210GR2
Owner’s Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Direct Drive Turntable System
Platine tourne-disque à entraînement direct
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Music is borderless and timeless, touching people’s
hearts across cultures and generations.
Each day the discovery of a truly emotive experience
from an unencountered sound awaits.
Let us take you on your journey to rediscover music.
Sans frontières, la musique est aussi intemporelle, touchant le
coeur des gens en traversant les cultures et les générations.
Tous les jours, nous attendons la révélation d’une expérience
émotionnelle authentique à partir d’un son venu de nulle part.
Permettez-nous de vous emmener en voyage pour redécouvrir
la musique.
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Delivering the Ultimate Emotive Musical Experience
to All
At Technics we understand that the listening experience is not purely about technology but the
magical and emotional relationship between people and music.
We want people to experience music as it was originally intended and enable them to feel the
emotional impact that enthuses and delights them.
Through delivering this experience we want to support the development and enjoyment of the
world’s many musical cultures. This is our philosophy.
With a combination of our love of music and the vast high-end audio experience of the
Technics team, we stand committed to building a brand that provides the ultimate emotive
musical experience by music lovers, for music lovers.
Apportez à tous l’expérience musicale empreinte
d’émotions
Chez Technics, nous savons que l’expérience de l’écoute n’est pas purement et simplement une
question de technologie, mais de relation magique entre les personnes et la musique.
Nous voulons que tout un chacun puisse ressentir la musique telle qu’elle a été conçue à
l’origine et lui permettre de ressentir le choc émotionnel qu’il brûle de connaître.
En apportant ce vécu, nous cherchons à accompagner le développement et le plaisir des
nombreuses cultures musicales du monde. Telle est notre philosophie.
Ici et maintenant, alliant l’amour de la musique et la grande expérience musicale de l’équipe
Technics, nous sommes pleinement déterminés à construire une marque qui apporte le vécu
musical émotionnel aux fervents de la musique.
Director
Directeur
Michiko Ogawa
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Features
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.
If you have any questions, visit:
U.S.A.: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support
Register online at
http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only)
Coreless direct drive motor and
newly developed motor drive
circuit to achieve high precision,
stable rotation and high reliability
The adoption of coreless direct drive motor
and highly precise motor control technology
reduces minute vibration and achieves high
reliability during rotation while maintaining
high torque.
The newly developed ΔΣ (delta sigma) -Drive
motor drive circuit technology suppresses
minute vibration caused by the motor and
further reduces the transmission of vibration
to the stylus tip on the record.
Newly designed low-noise power
supply to suppress external noise
We have adopted the newly designed low-
noise switching power supply which utilizes
the know-how for Technics Grand Class
amplifiers/digital players and the noise
removal circuit of the top-tier SL-1000R
model.
The tone arm with high-precision
bearings achieves high initial-
motion sensitivity
The tone arm pipe made of light, highly rigid
aluminum as well as the traditional Technics
gimbal suspension construction and high-
precision bearings attain high initial-motion
sensitivity.
A turntable with high rigidity
and improved vibration damping
capacity
The reinforcing ribs on the back side of the
aluminum die-cast platter and the rubber
installed to suppress unnecessary resonance
deliver high rigidity and improved vibration
damping capacity.
Vibration-proof cabinet and
insulators
The two-layered cabinet made of a
combination of BMC and aluminum die-cast
ensures high rigidity, and the special silicon
rubber insulators providing excellent vibration
damping capacity and long-term reliability
reduce external vibration and suppress
howling noise.
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Before use Getting started Playing
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Maintenance
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Table of contents
Before use
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 06
Accessories ......................................................................... 09
Parts Name ......................................................................... 10
Getting started
Putting the player together ................................................. 12
Connecting to the PHONO terminals and
AC IN terminal........................................................ 12
Attaching the cartridge .......................................... 13
Before fitting the turntable..................................... 15
Fitting the turntable ............................................... 15
Fitting the turntable mat ........................................ 15
Attaching the head shell......................................... 15
Attaching the balance weight................................. 15
Connections and installation ............................................... 16
Connecting to an integrated amplifier or
component system................................................. 16
Installation ............................................................. 17
Fit the dust cover.................................................... 17
Adjustment......................................................................... 18
Horizontal balance ................................................. 18
Stylus pressure ....................................................... 18
Anti-skating............................................................ 18
Tone arm height..................................................... 19
Armlift height......................................................... 20
Adjusting the turntable startup/brake speed .......... 20
Playing back
Playing records.................................................................... 21
Pitch control (fine adjustment to pitch)................................ 23
Strobe light off function...................................................... 24
Maintenance
Maintenance....................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting guide ........................................................ 26
Specifications...................................................................... 27
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) .................................. 28
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA).............................. 29
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
Caution
AC power supply cord
The power plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the power plug can be
unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
Ensure the earth pin on the power plug is securely
connected to prevent electrical shock.
- An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be
connected to a power socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
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.
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. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
Unit
Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted
candles, on this unit.
Placement
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product
damage,
- Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in
cabinet or in another confined space.
Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
- Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32”) away from
the system for proper ventilation.
Keep any IC card or magnetic card such as a credit card
away from the turntable.
- Otherwise the IC card or magnetic card may become
unusable due to magnetic effect.
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The following mark and symbols are located on
bottom of the unit.
Conforms to UL STD 62368-1.
Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.62368-1.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO
NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION :
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Technics
Model No.: SL-1200GR2 / SL-1210GR2
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
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Accessories
In order to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment has been disassembled.
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Turntable (1 pc.)
(TTV0140) Turntable mat (1 pc.) (RGS0008) Dust cover (1 pc.) (TTFA0457)
EP record adaptor (1 pc.)
SL-1200GR2: (TBMX5422)
SL-1210GR2: (TBMX5421)
Balance weight (1 pc.)
SL-1200GR2: (TYL0752)
SL-1210GR2: (TYL0295)
Auxiliary weight (1 pc.)
(TKKH51441)
Head shell (1 pc.)
(TPH0965) Overhang gauge (1 pc.) (RMR2210-W)
Screw set for cartridge (1 set)
(TTV0202)
Nuts (2 pc.)
Screws-short (2 pc.)
Screws-long (2 pc.)
Washers (2 pc.)
(Supplied in a bag)
Cartridge spacer (1 pc.)
(TYL0753) PHONO cable (1 pc.) PHONO earth lead (1 pc.)
(TAQ0036)
AC power supply cord (1 pc.)
(K2CG3YY00191)
The model numbers of the accessories are as of August 2023.
They are subject to change without notice.
Keep the packaging materials after taking out the goods.
You will need them when carrying the product over long distances.
Follow the local regulations when disposing of the product.
Do not use any other AC power supply cord, PHONO cable and PHONO earth lead except the
supplied one.
Keep the cartridge, auxiliary weight, nuts, screws, washers and cartridge spacer out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
Illustrations and figures in this manual are of the silver main body.
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Numbers such as (00) indicate reference pages.
Parts Name
Balance
weight (15)
Arm lock
(19)
Arm-height
control ring
(19)
Anti-skating
control
(18)
Pitch range select
button (23)
Arm clamp (18)
Arm rest (18)
Cue lever (18)
Speed select buttons (21)
Turntable (14)
Turntable mat (14)
Stylus light (22)
Stylus light switch (22)
EP record adaptor (21)
Insulator (17)
START-STOP button (21)
ON/OFF (power) (21)
Strobe light (23,24)
RESET button (22) PITCH ADJ control
(23)
Auxiliary
weight
mounting
location
(15)
Stylus pressure
control (18)
Center spindle (14)
Head shell (13)
Locking nut (15)
Tone arm (15)
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PHONO earth terminal (16)
AC ( ) input terminal (16)
Dust cover fitting part (17)
PHONO output terminal (16)
Back
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Putting the player together
12
Connecting to the PHONO terminals and AC IN terminal
Preliminary steps to set up your turntable – Audio and power connections
1Lateral pressure cannot be applied to the insulators. To avoid accidental
damage please use the provided packing material, as shown below, to
safely support the turntable during installation.
2Connect the supplied PHONO cable, PHONO earth (ground) lead, and AC
power supply cord.
Be careful not to tip the turntable over!

Please use the provided packing material as shown below to safely invert the unit during installation.
Attention
To avoid damaging the player,
cover the player contact area
with a soft cloth or a protection
sheet wrapping the player.
②Fold the pad along the creases on the back side.
③Put the pad into
cardboard box.
⑤Rest the player in the box.
Connecting the PHONO earth lead to
the player and amplifier.
(Black)
(White)
(Red)
Insert the AC power
supply cord up to a point
just before the round
hole.
④Fold the front flap inside.
Proceed to
2.
Pad


Turn the terminal to the left
to loosen.

Insert the earth lug and
tighten the terminal
securely.
Position the pad
as shown.
①
Take out the pad in the
bottom
.
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1Attach 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
[
5
/
32
“ ] ).
Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.
Attaching the cartridge
Fit the overhang gauge to the head shell.
Tighten the screw for cartridge.
The overhang can be adjusted optimally.
Overhang gauge
Head shell
(Lead wire) (Terminal) (Lead wire) (Terminal)
Red R+ (Red) White L+ (White)
Green R- (Green) Blue L- (Blue)
Screw for cartridge
52 mm
2Adjust the overhang.
Use the included overhang gauge.
Move the cartridge to line the stylus tip up
with the end of the gauge.
The cartridge should be parallel on
the shell head when viewed from the
top and side (the illustration is the top
view).
Be careful not to allow the cartridge to
slip out of place.
Stylus tip
13
Cartridge spacer unused
* Decide whether to use a cartridge spacer,
following the cartridge height table on page 19.
Cartridge spacer used
Screw for cartridge
Head shell
Lead wire
Washers
Terminal
(Example)
Cartridge
spacer
Stylus
Nuts
Cartridge
Screw for cartridge
Head shell
Lead wire
Washers
Terminal
(Example)
Stylus
Nuts
Cartridge
(2-
3
/
64
“)
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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.
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.
Do not touch or scratch the board.
Turntable mat
Turntable
Center spindle
Board
Balance weight
Head shell
Attention
Handle carefully as
this is heavy.
5
3
1
2
4
14
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Attaching the head shell
4Fit 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.
Locking nut
Head shell
Attaching the balance weight
5Attach the balance weight to the
rear of the tone arm.
Balance weight
0
Auxiliary weight

The inside of the balance weight is greased.
Note
Attach the included auxiliary weight to the
rear of the tone arm according to the weight
of your cartridge.
For adjustable cartridge weight ranges, see
"Applicable cartridge weight range". (27)
Fitting the turntable
2Slowly set the turntable on the
center spindle.

To remove the turntable

As shown in the
figure on the right,
set your fingers in
the two holes on
the turntable, hold
the center spindle
down and remove
the turntable
upward.
Before fitting the turntable
1Remove the magnet cover from
the turntable.
There is a magnet and its cover on the
back side of the turntable.
Remove the magnet cover before fitting
to the main unit.
Back side of the turntable Magnet cover
Magnet Fixing
screw
Attention
Keep any magnetic-sensitive object such as
a magnetic card and watch away from the
magnet.
Prevent the turntable from hitting the main
unit or falling off.
Prevent dust or iron powder from adhering
to the magnet on the back side.
Do not touch the fixing screws (three
locations) of the turntable. The rating
performance cannot be guaranteed if they
are out of position.
Attention
Be careful when handling the turntable, as it
is heavy.
Keep your fingers from being caught.
Wipe off fingerprints or dirt with a soft cloth.
Fitting the turntable mat
3Lay the turntable mat on the
turntable.
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Connecting to an integrated amplifier or component system
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.
1Connect the PHONO cable and
PHONO earth lead to the PHONO
input terminals of the connected
equipment.
You will not have adequate volume or
sound quality if the connected amplifier
has no PHONO input terminals.
2Connect the AC power supply
cord.
Confirm the wattage of the AC outlet on
the connected equipment before using it
for this unit.
(This unit consumes 11 W.)
Although the AC power switch is in the "OFF" position, the unit is not completely disconnected
from the mains. Remove the plug from the main electrical outlet if you will not be using the unit for
an extended period of time. Place the unit so the plug can be easily removed.
Note
16
PHONOPHONO
EARTH
LR
LR
Amplifier (not included)
AC power
supply cord
Back of main unit
PHONOcable
PHONO earth lead To a household
mains socket
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Getting started
English
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Installation
Fit the dust cover
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
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.
Notes for installation
Before you move the unit, remove all devices
connected and turn off the power supply.
Ensure the unit is not exposed to direct
sunlight, dust, humidity, and heat from a
heating appliance.
This unit may pick up interference from a
radio if there is one nearby.
Keep the unit as far as possible from a radio.
Do not install the unit on a heat source.

Avoid a place with large temperature variations.
Avoid a place with frequent condensation.
Avoid an unstable place.
Do not put an object on the unit.
Do not install the unit in a confined space
such as a book shelf.
Install the unit at a position well away from
walls or other devices to ensure effective
heat radiation from the inside of the unit.
Make sure that the material of the
installation location is sufficiently strong to
withstand the weight of this unit.
Note that the unit may be damaged by
cigarette smoke or moisture from an
ultrasonic humidifier.
Condensation
Think of taking out a cold bottle from a
refrigerator. If you leave it in a room for a while,
dewdrops will form on the bottle surface.
This phenomenon is called “condensation“.
Conditions causing condensation
Rapid temperature change (caused by
moving from a warm place to a cold place or
vice versa, rapid cooling or heating, or direct
exposure to cooled air)
High humidity in a room with much steam,
etc.
Rainy season
Condensation may damage the unit. If it
has occurred, turn the unit off and leave it
until it adapts to the ambient temperature
(approximately 2 to 3 hours).
1Hold the dust cover with both
hands and insert it into the dust
cover fitting parts (11) on the
player.
To remove the dust cover, keep it open
and lift it straight above.
Attention

Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix
it with the arm clamp before you attach or
detach the dust cover.

When inserting the dust cover, prevent the tip
of the hinges from hitting and damaging the
main unit.
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Reduces
the height
Increases
the height
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English
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Anti-skating control
Arm clamp
Arm rest
Cue lever
1Free the tone arm from the arm
rest and adjust horizontal balance
by turning the balance weight.
Hold the tone arm and turn the balance
weight in the arrow direction to adjust
the balance until the arm is approximately
horizontal.
Take care not to
allow the stylus tip
to touch the
turntable or main
unit.
Balance weight
Hold here
to turn
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1Turn the stylus pressure control
until “0“ comes to the center line
of the rear of the
tone arm.
Hold the balance
weight still while
doing this.
2Turn the balance weight to adjust
to the appropriate stylus pressure
for the cartridge.
The stylus pressure control will turn
together with the
balance weight.
Turn until the center
line points to the
appropriate stylus
pressure.
Preparation
First, remove the dust cover.
Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it
with the arm clamp.
Horizontal balance 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”.
Adjustment
Center line
Balance weight
Arm clamp
Center line
Stylus pressure
control
Hold here
to turn
Balance weight
Hold here
to turn
Turns
together
Balanced and the tone
arm is parallel to the
turntable.
The balance weight is
too far forward.
The balance weight is
too far back.
Refer to the user's guide for your stylus for
the appropriate stylus pressure.
Note
0
1
3
2
Anti-skating
1Turn the anti-skating control to
adjust it to the same value as the
stylus pressure control.
For stylus pressures 3 gand above, adjust anti-skating control to “3”.
Note
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Getting started
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4
Tone arm height
Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you
are using makes it necessary.
Preparation
Put a record on the turntable.
1Release the arm lock.
Index line
Arm-height control
ring
Cartridge height
(H) in millimeters Cartridge height (H) in millimeters
(Supplied spacer used)
Height control
position
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18
19
20
21
22
23
14
15
16
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Arm lock (Released)
(Locked)
Use the chart below as reference to find the
appropriate position mark for the height of
your cartridge.
Turn the arm-height
control ring to align
the position mark
with the index line.
0 to 6 mm
( 0 to 15/64“ )
are marked on the
arm height control
ring.
2Adjust the height with the arm-
height control ring.
Adjust the arm height until the tone arm
becomes parallel to the record.
(For supplied head shell)

When you don’t know the cartridge
height (H) or when you don’t use
the supplied head shell
Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to
damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp.
Lower the cue lever, rest the stylus on the
record and adjust the height control until the
tone arm and record are parallel.
If the cartridge height (H) is too small to
make them parallel to each other, add a
supplied or a commercial cartridge spacer.
3After 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.
Parallel to a record
Attention
Be careful not to damage the stylus tip.
Do not use the product with the arm lock
released.
For finer adjustment, use a level (not
included) to adjust the arm height so that the
cartridge becomes parallel to a record.
0
3
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English
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Armlift height
Make an adjustment according to your
cartridge if necessary.
Preparation
Put a record on the turntable.
Remove the stylus cover, taking care not
to damage the stylus, then release the arm
clamp.
Lift the cue lever and move the tone arm over
the record.
Adjustment (continued)
8 to 13 mm
(
5
/
16
to
33
/
64
“ )
1Check 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 (
5
/
16
to
33
/
64
“ ) .
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TORQUE
BRAKE
SF
LH
Press the center of the button lightly.
Startup speed
You can select from three time options for the
turntable to reach constant speed after [START-
STOP] is pressed.
Press the H button to increase the torque (the power
required to rotate) and shorten the time to stabilize
rotation. (The factory setting is [3]: highest.)
The confirmation lamp
blinks the specified number
of times according to the
current setting when you
press the H or L torque button.
To change the setting,
press the H or L torque button
while the lamp is lit for two
seconds.
After you press the torque button, the
confirmation lamp blinks the specified
number of times showing the
new setting, stays
lit for two seconds
and then goes off.
Brake speed
You can select from five time options for the
turntable to stop after [START-STOP] is pressed.
(You can change the brake power.)
(The factory setting is [5]: fastest.)
The confirmation lamp blinks
the specified number of times
according to the current
setting when you press the
F or S brake button.
To change the setting, press
the F or S brake button while
the lamp is lit for two seconds.
After you press the brake button, the confirmation
lamp blinks the specified number of times showing
the new setting, stays lit for two seconds and then
goes off.
Adjusting the turntable startup/
brake speed
Confirmation lamp
BRAKE button ([1]
- [5])
S (Slow) ....Reduce the brake speed(-1)
F (Fast)......Increase the brake speed(+1)
Torque button ([1] - [3])
L (Low) ...Reduce the torque(-1)
H (High)..Increase the torque(+1)
(Blinks three times)
(Blinks five times)
(Lit two seconds)
(Lit two seconds)
(Blinks one time)
(Blinks three times)
(Lit two seconds)
(Lit two seconds)
(Off/end)
(Off/end)
Example) When
the setting is [3].
Example) When
the setting is [5].
Example) When the setting is [1].
Example) When the setting is [3].
TORQUE
LH
TORQUE
LH
BRAKE
SF
BRAKE
SF
2Return the tone arm to the arm
rest, clamp it with the arm clamp
and while pressing the armlift
down with your finger, turn the
screw to adjust the height.
Turning the screw clockwise lowers the
armlift.
Turning the screw anti-clockwise raises
the armlift.
1
2
Armlift screw
Armlift
Arm clamp
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