Technics SL-1200GR User Manual

SL-1200GR

Direct Drive Turntable System

Platine tourne-disque à entraînement direct

Owner's Manual

Manuel d’utilisation

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.

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: 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

zThe newly developed coreless direct drive

motor can reduce 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 and thus enables high torque and stability.

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

zThe tone arm pipe is light, highly rigid

aluminum.

zThe use of traditional Technics gimbal

suspension construction and high-precision bearings attains high initial-motion sensitivity.

A turntable with high rigidity and improved vibration damping capacity

zReinforcing ribs on the back side of the

aluminum die-cast platter and rubber coating for removing unnecessary resonance can deliver high rigidity and improved vibration damping capacity.

Vibration-proof cabinet and insulators

zThe two-layered cabinet made of a

combination of BMC and aluminum die-cast ensures high rigidity.

zSpecial silicon rubber insulators providing

excellent vibration damping capacity and long-term reliability can shut out external vibration and suppress howling noise.

High-quality terminals

zGold-plated PHONO output terminals prevent

degradation in sound quality.

zThe case has metal shielded interior to

protect from external noise.

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.

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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

z Connecting to the PHONO terminals and

AC IN terminal........................................................ 12

zAttaching the cartridge .......................................... 13

zBefore fitting the turntable ..................................... 15

zFitting the turntable ............................................... 15

zFitting the turntable mat ........................................ 15

Before use Getting started

zAttaching the head shell ......................................... 15

zAttaching the balance weight ................................. 15

Connections and installation ............................................... 16

z Connecting to an integrated amplifier or

component system ................................................. 16

zInstallation ............................................................. 17

zFit the dust cover .................................................... 17

Adjustment ......................................................................... 18

zHorizontal balance ................................................. 18

zStylus pressure ....................................................... 18

zAnti-skating ............................................................ 19

zTone arm height ..................................................... 20

zArmlift height ......................................................... 21

zAdjusting the turntable startup/brake speed .......... 21

Playing back

Playing records .................................................................... 22

Playing

back

Pitch control (fine adjustment to pitch) ................................ 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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Maintenance

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.

zKeep 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.

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

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.) (TTV0027A)

EP record adaptor (1 pc.) (TEKX077)

Head shell (1 pc.) (TPBGA003)

Turntable mat (1 pc.) (RGS0008)

Balance weight (1 pc.) (TYL0056)

Overhang gauge (1 pc.) (RMR2210-W)

Dust cover (1 pc.) (TTPA0683)

Auxiliary weight (1 pc.) (TKKH51441)

Screw set for cartridge (1 set) (TTV0022)

Nuts (2 pc.) Screws-short (2 pc.) Screws-long (2 pc.) Washers (2 pc.)

(Supplied in a bag)

Before use

PHONO cable (1pc.) (K2KYYYY00257)

The model numbers of the accessories are as of February 2017.

They are subject to change without notice.

Keep the packaging materials after taking out the goods.

You will need them when carrying the product for a long distance. 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.

PHONO earth lead (1pc.) (K4EY1YY00160)

AC power supply cord (1 pc.) (K2CG3YY00191)

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Parts Name

Numbers such as ( 20) indicate reference pages.

EP record adaptor ( 22)

Center spindle (

START-STOP button (

ON/OFF (power) ( 22) Strobe light ( 24)



22)

14)



Tone arm (

Locking nut (

Head shell ( 13)

Arm clamp ( 18) Arm rest ( 18) Cue lever ( 18)

15)



15)



Balance weight Stylus pressure

control (

Auxiliary weight mounting location (



18)

(

Arm lock

15)



15)



( 20)

Speed select buttons ( 22)

Turntable ( 14)

Turntable mat ( 14)

Stylus light switch ( 23)

Stylus light ( 23)

RESET button ( 23)

Pitch range select button ( 24)

PITCH ADJ control ( 24)

Insulator ( 17)

Anti-

skating control ( 19)

Arm-height control ring ( 20)

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Back

Before use

Dust cover fitting part ( 17)

PHONO earth terminal ( 16)

PHONO output terminal ( 16)

AC (

) input terminal ( 16)

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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.

Take out the player from the

package, attach the “FRONT styrofoam” 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.

Attention

Be careful not to tip over the player.

Connect the PHONO cable, PHONO earth

lead and AC power supply cord.

Connect the supplied PHONO

cable, PHONO earth lead, and AC power supply cord.

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

Attach the “FRONT styrofoam” and

place the player with its front side down.

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(Red)

(White)

(Black)

Connecting the PHONO earth lead to the player and amplifier.

Turn the terminal to the left to loosen.





Insert the earth lug and tighten the

terminal securely.

Attaching the cartridge

Attach a cartridge (store-bought)

tentatively.

Follow the cartridge’s instructions to correctly attach it to the head shell, and tighten the screws lightly.

zIf the mounting screws are included in

the cartridge, use them.

zWhen playing SP records, use a cartridge

for SP records.

zUse a commercially available mini flat

screwdriver (4 mm

zBe careful not to touch the stylus tip.

(Example)

Washers

[5/32”]).

Screw for cartridge

Lead wire

Head shell

Adjust the overhang.

Use the included overhang gauge.

Fit the overhang gauge to the head shell.



Head shell

Overhang gauge

Move the cartridge to line the stylus tip up

with the end of the gauge.

Stylus tip

52 mm

Getting started

Cartridge

Stylus

Nuts

Terminal

(Lead wire) (Terminal)

Red Green White

Blue

R+ (Red)



R- (Green)



L+ (White)



L- (Blue)



z 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.

z 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

In order to prevent damage during shipping, some of the equipment has been disassembled. Put the player together in the following order.

Attention

zDo not connect the AC mains lead until set up is complete. zWhen fitting the turntable, prevent foreign material from getting in between the main unit and

turntable.

zDo not touch or scratch the board.

(continued)

Handle carefully as this is heavy.

Turntable mat

Turntable

Board

Balance weight

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Centre spindle

Head shell

Before fitting the turntable

Fitting the turntable mat

Remove the magnet cover from

the turntable.

zThere 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

Attention

zKeep any magnetic-sensitive object such as

a magnetic card and watch away from the magnet.

zPrevent the turntable from hitting the main

unit or falling off. Prevent dust or iron powder from adhering to the magnet on the back side.

zDo not touch the fixing screws (three

locations) of the turntable. The rating performance cannot be guaranteed if they are out of position.

Fixing screw

Lay the turntable mat on the

turntable.

Attaching the head shell

Fit the head shell with the

cartridge into the tone arm. Keep the head shell horizontal and tighten the locking nut.

zBe careful not to touch the stylus tip.

Locking nut

Head shell

Attaching the balance weight

Attach the balance weight to the

rear of the tone arm.

Getting started

Fitting the turntable

Slowly 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.

Attention

zBe careful when handling the turntable, as it

is heavy.

zKeep your fingers from being caught. zWipe off fingerprints or dirt with a soft cloth.

Balance weight

Auxiliary weight

zAttach 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)

Note

zThe inside of the balance weight is greased.

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Connections and installation

zTurn off all units and disconnect the AC power supply cord from the outlet before making any

connections. zConnect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections are completed. zBe sure to connect the PHONO earth lead. Otherwise mains hum may occur. zRefer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.

Connect the PHONO cable and

PHONO earth lead to the PHONO

input terminals of the connected

equipment.

zYou will not have adequate volume or

sound quality if the connected amplifier has no PHONO input terminals.

Connect the AC power supply

cord.

zConfirm the wattage of the AC outlet on

the connected equipment before using it for this unit. (This unit consumes 11 W.)

Connecting to an integrated amplifier or component system

Amplifier(not included)

EARTH

PHONOPHONO

Back of main unit

PHONOcable

PHONO earth lead

Note

zAlthough 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.

AC power supply cord

To a household

mains socket

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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

Increases the height

Raise the main unit to turn the insulators and adjust the height.

Clockwise: Reduces the height.

Anti-clockwise: Increases the height.

Attention

zDo not turn the insulators too far.

Doing so may cause them to come off or damage them.

Reduces the height

Fit the dust cover

Hold the dust cover with both

hands and insert it into the dust cover fitting parts ( 11) on the player.

zTo remove the dust cover, keep it open

and lift it straight above.

Notes for installation



zBefore you move the unit, remove all devices

connected and turn off the power supply.

zEnsure the unit is not exposed to direct

sunlight, dust, humidity, and heat from a heating appliance.

zThis unit may pick up interference from a

radio if there is one nearby.

Keep the unit as far as possible from a radio. zDo not install the unit on a heat source. zAvoid a place with large temperature variations. zAvoid a place with frequent condensation. zAvoid an unstable place. zDo not put an object on the unit. zDo not install the unit in a confined space

such as a book shelf. zInstall the unit at a position well away from

walls or other devices to ensure effective

heat radiation from the inside of the unit. zMake sure that the material of the

installation location is sufficiently strong to

withstand the weight of this unit. zNote 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“.

zConditions 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



zCondensation 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).

Getting started

Attention

Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix

it with the arm clamp before you attach or detach the dust cover.

zWhen inserting the dust cover, prevent the tip

of the hinges from hitting and damaging the main unit.

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