Panasonic SL-1200MK5 manual

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    Operating Instructions Model No. SL-1200MK5 SL-1210MK5 RQT7018-1Y Turntable System PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this prod- uct, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. SL-1200MK5[...]

  • Page 2

    RQT7018 2 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety , please read these instructions carefully . SL-1200MK5 : Silver model SL-1210MK5 : Black model T able of contents Supplied accessories ................................................................... 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............[...]

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    RQT7018 3 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[...]

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    RQT7018 4 52 mm Features 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. [...]

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    RQT7018 5 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. The magnet on the bottom of the turntable is finely adjusted and sharp contact can cause it to move and lead to poor operation. Ensure the magnet remains free from dus[...]

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    RQT7018 6 Connections and installation Connecting to an Audio Mixer (not included) • Disconnect all units from the power source before making any con- nections. • Reconnect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete. Installation • Install the unit on a horizontal surface protected from vibrations. • Keep this unit as[...]

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    RQT7018 7 Preparatory adjustments 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 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. T[...]

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    RQT7018 8 When the player is to be used for scratch play . Use the disc slip sheet instead of the turntable mat. This enables the record to be easily moved during play . • T op (printed side): Lay the record on this side. • Bottom: Slippery side. For a different kind of slip Put the transparent sheet under the disc slip sheet. Playing records P[...]

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    RQT7018 9 Pitch control Fine adjustment to the number of revolutions per minute. 1 Press [reset] to turn off the green LED light. 2 Slide [pitch adj.] while the turntable is revolving. Move the control to the required position. • The numbers represent approximate percentages. • Pitch can be adjusted between – 8 % and +8 %. T o reset pitch to [...]

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    RQT7018 10 Head shell terminals Oil Maintenance Care of the parts T o 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 ca[...]

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    RQT7018 11 Specifications T urntable section T ype Quartz direct drive Manual turntable Drive method Direct drive Motor Brushless DC motor T urntable platter Aluminum diecast Diameter 33.2 cm (13-5/64") Mass 1.7 k g (3.74 lb.) T urntable speeds 33 1/3 r/min, 45 r/min V ariable range pitch ± 8 % Starting torque 1.5 k g · cm (1.3 lb · in) Bui[...]

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    RQT7018-1Y M0203TK1 124 En Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. A ve. 65 de Infanter í a, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www .panasonic.ca Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay Secau[...]