Technics SL-1200GAE User Manual
SL-1200GAE
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
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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.
zAbout 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:
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Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support
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Features
The coreless direct drive eliminates
cogging and achieves smooth
rotation
zThe twin-rotor construction reduces minute
vibration during rotation while maintaining
high torque.
zThe 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
zThe tone arm pipe employs magnesium
which provides high rigidity.
zThe use of traditional Technics gimbal
suspension construction and high-precision
bearings attains high initial-motion sensitivity.
Three-layered turntable that
delivers smooth rotational stability
Four-layered cabinet construction
and insulators based on thorough
anti-vibration design
zThe 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.
zThe 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
zThe use of brass-milled and gold-plated
terminals prevents degradation in sound
quality.
zInside the case, the metal shielding
construction is used to diminish the effects of
external noise.
zThe 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.
zThe use of a heavyweight-class turntable that
generates a large inertial mass.
It delivers smooth rotational stability.
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Highly accurate turntable speed
maintained with the pitch control
zThe digital control method is adopted to
achieve constant pitch control.
zThe pitch variable range select button (×2) is
provided. The pitch control with the range up
to ±16 % is possible.
Table of contents
Before use
z
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................... 6
Accessories ........................................................................... 9
Parts Name ......................................................................... 10
Getting started
z
Putting the player together ................................................. 11
zAttaching the cartridge .......................................... 11
zFitting the turntable ............................................... 13
zFitting the turntable mat ........................................ 13
zAttaching the head shell ......................................... 13
zAttaching the balance weight ................................. 13
Connections and installation ............................................... 14
Before use Getting started
z Connecting to an integrated amplifier or
component system ................................................. 14
zInstallation ............................................................. 15
zFit the dust cover .................................................... 15
Adjustment ......................................................................... 16
zHorizontal balance ................................................. 16
zStylus pressure ....................................................... 16
zAnti-skating ............................................................ 17
zTone arm height ..................................................... 18
zArmlift height ......................................................... 19
zAdjusting the turntable startup/brake speed .......... 19
Playing back
z
Playing records .................................................................... 20
Pitch control (fine adjustment to pitch) ................................ 22
Maintenance
z
Maintenance ....................................................................... 23
Playing
back
Maintenance
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.
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.
AC power supply cord
zThe power plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the power plug can be
unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
zEnsure 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
zDo not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted
candles, on this unit.
Placement
zTo 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.
zKeep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32”) away from
the system for proper ventilation.
Warning
Unit
zTo 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
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bottom of the unit.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
NOT OPEN
DO
CAUTION :
Conforms to UL STD 60065.
Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.60065.
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.
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:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
zConsult 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
Before use
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.)
(RYQ1618-X)
EP record adaptor (1 pc.)
(RMX0551)
Auxiliary weight big (1 pc.)
(TPAKK62)
Screw set for cartridge (1 set)
(RXQ2315)
zNuts (2 pc.)
zScrews-short (2 pc.)
zScrews-long (2 pc.)
zWashers (2 pc.)
Turntable mat (1 pc.)
(RGS0008)
Balance weight (1 pc.)
(RXQ2316)
Head shell (1 pc.)
(RFA3670)
PHONO cable (1 pc.)
(K2KYYYY00257)
Dust cover (1 pc.)
(RYF1035-Q)
Auxiliary weight small (1 pc.)
(TPAKK61)
Overhang gauge (1 pc.)
(RMR2210-W)
PHONO earth lead (1 pc.)
(K4EY1YY00160)
Before use
AC power supply cord (1 pc.)
(K2CG3YY00191)
zThe model numbers of the accessories are as of March 2016.
They are subject to change without notice.
zDispose of the packaging materials in an appropriate manner.
zFollow the local regulations when disposing of the product.
zDo not use any other AC power supply cord, PHONO cable and PHONO earth lead except the
supplied one.
zKeep the cartridge, auxiliary weight, nuts, screws and washers out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
Screw set for turntable (1
(RXQ2343)
zScrews-long (3 pc.)
zWashers (3 pc.)
zBelleville springs (3 pc.)
set
)
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