Technics SL-1200G User Manual

Name: Technics SL-1200G
Brand: Technics
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	SL-1200G
Owner's Manual	Direct Drive Turntable System
Manuel d’utilisation	Platine tourne-disque à entraînement direct

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.

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

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

Features

The coreless direct drive eliminates cogging and achieves smooth rotation

The twin-rotor construction reduces minute vibration during rotation while maintaining high torque.

The high-precision motor control technology switches the drive mode depending on the operational status of the motor.

This technology combines high torque with high stability.

The tone arm with high-precision bearings achieves high initialmotion sensitivity

The tone arm pipe employs magnesium which provides high rigidity.

The use of traditional Technics gimbal suspension construction and high-precision bearings attains high initial-motion sensitivity.

Three-layered turntable that delivers smooth rotational stability

The turntable has a three-layered construction with a rigidly combined brass and aluminium diecast platter, and a rubber covering its rear surface to eliminate unnecessary resonance. With this construction, high rigidity and vibration damping are achieved.

The use of a heavyweight-class turntable that generates a large inertial mass.

It delivers smooth rotational stability.

Four-layered cabinet construction and insulators based on thorough anti-vibration design

The top panel of immaculate aluminum has been added to the three-layered construction of aluminum diecast, BMC, and heavyweightclass rubber. This four-layered construction combines high rigidity with a high quality finish and feel.

The insulators employ special silicon rubber to ensure high vibration damping and longterm reliability. They completely dampen external vibration and suppress howling noise.

High-quality terminals

The use of brass-milled and gold-plated terminals prevents degradation in sound quality.

Inside the case, the metal shielding construction is used to diminish the effects of external noise.

Highly accurate turntable speed maintained with the pitch control

The digital control method is adopted to achieve constant pitch control.

The pitch variable range select button (×2) is provided. The pitch control with the range up to ±16 % is possible.

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Table of contents

Before use
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................	6
Accessories ...........................................................................	9
Parts Name .........................................................................	10
Getting started
Putting the player together .................................................	11
 Attaching the cartridge ..........................................	11
 Fitting the turntable ...............................................	13
 Fitting the turntable mat ........................................	13
 Attaching the head shell.........................................	13
 Attaching the balance weight.................................	13
Connections and installation ...............................................	14
 Connecting to an integrated amplifier or
component system.................................................	14
 Installation .............................................................	15
 Fit the dust cover....................................................	15
Adjustment .........................................................................	16
 Horizontal balance .................................................	16
 Stylus pressure .......................................................	16
 Anti-skating............................................................	17
 Tone arm height.....................................................	18
 Armlift height.........................................................	19
 Adjusting the turntable startup/brake speed ..........	19
Playing back
Playing records....................................................................	20
Pitch control (fine adjustment to pitch)................................	22
Maintenance
Maintenance.......................................................................	23
Troubleshooting guide ........................................................	24
Updating the firmware........................................................	24
Specifications......................................................................	25
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ..................................	26
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)..............................	27

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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.

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.

10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12Use 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.

13Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14Refer 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.

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.

Caution

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.

Warning

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.

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The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.

CAUTION

RISKOFELECTRIC SHOCK

DONOTOPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

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.

Conforms to UL STD 60065.

Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.60065.

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.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

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.

Responsible Party:

Panasonic Corporation of North America

Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490

Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(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.

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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.)	Turntable mat (1 pc.)	Dust cover (1 pc.)
(RYQ1618-X)	(RGS0008)	(RYF1035-Q)

EP record adaptor (1 pc.)

Balance weight (1 pc.)

Auxiliary weight small (1 pc.)

(RMX0551)

(RXQ2316)

(TPAKK61)

Auxiliary weight big (1 pc.)	Head shell (1 pc.)	Overhang gauge (1 pc.)
(TPAKK62)	(RFA3670)	(RMR2210-W)

Screw set for cartridge (1 set)		PHONO cable (1 pc.)	PHONO earth lead (1 pc.)
(RXQ2315)		(K2KYYYY00257)	(K4EY1YY00160)
 Nuts	(2 pc.)
 Screws-short	(2 pc.)
 Screws-long	(2 pc.)
 Washers	(2 pc.)

AC power supply cord (1 pc.)	Screw set for turntable (1 set)
(K2CG3YY00191)	(RXQ2343)
	 Screws-long	(3 pc.)
	 Washers	(3 pc.)
	 Belleville springs	(3 pc.)

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The model numbers of the accessories are as of June 2016. They are subject to change without notice.

Dispose of the packaging materials in an appropriate manner.

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 and washers out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Parts Name

Numbers such as ( 20) indicate reference pages.		Arm clamp ( 16)
		Arm rest ( 16)
	EP record adaptor ( 20)	Cue lever ( 16)
	EP record adaptor ( 20)			Balance weight ( 13)
				Balance weight ( 13)
	Center spindle ( 12)			Stylus pressure
START-STOP button (	20)			control ( 16)
START-STOP button (	20)		13)
	Tone arm (		13)	Auxiliary
				Auxiliary
	Locking nut ( 13)			weight
ON/OFF (power) ( 20)				mounting
Strobo light ( 22)	Head shell ( 11)			location ( 13)
				Arm lock
				( 18)

	Anti-skating
	control
	( 17)
Speed select buttons ( 20)	Arm-height
Turntable ( 12)	control ring
Turntable ( 12)	( 18)
Turntable mat ( 12)	Pitch range select
	Pitch range select
	button ( 22)

Stylus light ( 21)

PITCH ADJ control Stylus light switch ( 21) ( 22)



RESET button ( 21)

Insulator ( 15)

Back

Dust cover fitting part ( 15)

AC () input terminal ( 14)

PHONO earth terminal ( 14)

PHONO output terminal ( 14)

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Putting the player together

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.

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”]).

2 Adjust the overhang.

Use the included overhang gauge.

 Fit the overhang gauge to the head shell.

Head shell

Overhang gauge

	(Example)	Screw for
	(Example)	cartridge
		cartridge
		Head
		shell
	Washers	Lead wire
		Lead wire
	Cartridge
		Terminal
	Stylus

Nuts

(Lead wire)	(Terminal)
Red	 R+	(Red)
Green	 R-	(Green)
White	 L+	(White)
Blue	 L-	(Blue)

Move the cartridge to line the stylus tip up with the end of the gauge.

Stylus tip

52 mm

(2-3/64“)

The cartridge should be parallel on the shell head when viewed from the top and side (the illustration is the top view).

Tighten the screw for cartridge.

Be careful not to allow the cartridge to slip out of place.

Screw for cartridge

The overhang can be adjusted optimally.

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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.

Attention

Do not connect the AC power supply cord until set up is complete.

4 Turntable mat

Handle carefully as

Turntable

this is heavy.

Mounting

screw for

Rotor shaft fix

turntable

hole

Belleville

spring

Washers

6 Balance weight

Rotor shaft

Center spindle

Attention
 Do not use an electric screwdriver or
impact wrench to tighten screws.
impact wrench to tighten screws.	5	Head shell
 Note that using a screwdriver not fitting to	5	Head shell
the screws for mounting the turntable may
damage the main unit.

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Fitting the turntable

1 Insert the center spindle in the center hole of the turntable.

Attention

Be careful when handling the turntable, as it is heavy.

Wipe off fingerprints or dirt with a soft cloth.

2 Slowly lower the turntable while aligning the rotor shaft fix holes (three locations) with the rotor shafts.

Turn the turntable in both directions to align the holes with the rotor shafts.

Attention

If the rotor shafts are misaligned, a gap remains between the turntable and main unit and you cannot mount the turntable correctly. Do not force the turntable downward.

3 Attach the washers, belleville springs, and screws for turntable to the rotor shaft fix holes, and tighten the mounting screws securely.

Attention

When tightening screws, do not allow screw heads

to protrude from the top

surface of the turntable.

 Tighten three screws evenly.

To remove the turntable

Loosen the mounting screws for turntable and remove them.

-Keep the screws, belleville springs, and washers carefully.

Hold the turntable with both hands and slowly pull it straight up.

Fitting the turntable mat

4 Lay the turntable mat on the turntable.

Attaching the head shell

5 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.

Locking nut

Head shell Getting started

Attaching the balance weight

6 Attach the balance weight to the rear of the tone arm.

Balance weight

Auxiliary weight

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". (25)

Note

The inside of the balance weight is greased.

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Connections and installation

Turn off all units and disconnect the AC power supply cord from the outlet 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.

1 Connect the PHONO cables and PHONO earth lead to the PHONO terminals of the connected equipment.

You will not have adequate volume or sound quality if the connected amplifier has no PHONO terminals.

2 Connectcord. the AC power supply

Confirm the wattage of the AC outlet on the connected equipment before using it for this unit.

(This unit consumes 14 W.)

Connecting to an integrated amplifier or component system

Amplifier (not included)

Back of main unit

PHONO PHONO

EARTH

R L

PHONO cable

PHONO earth lead

Insert the AC power supply cord up to a point just before the round hole.

To a household mains socket

Note

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.

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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

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.

Fit the dust cover

1 Hold the dust cover with both hands and insert it into the dust cover fitting parts ( 10) 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.

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).

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