Technics SL-1200GR2 User Manual

Before use Getting started
Playing back
Maintenance
05
Table of contents
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Before use
Safety precautions .............................................................. 06
Accessories ......................................................................... 09
Parts Name ......................................................................... 10
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Getting started
Putting the player together ................................................. 12
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Connecting to the PHONO terminals and
AC IN terminal........................................................ 12
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Attaching the cartridge .......................................... 13
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Before fitting the turntable ..................................... 15
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Fitting the turntable ............................................... 15
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Fitting the turntable mat ........................................ 15
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Attaching the head shell ......................................... 15
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Attaching the balance weight ................................. 15
Connections and installation ............................................... 16
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Connecting to an integrated amplifier or
component system ................................................. 16
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Installation ............................................................. 17
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Fit the dust cover .................................................... 17
Adjustment ......................................................................... 18
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Horizontal balance ................................................. 18
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Stylus pressure ....................................................... 18
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Anti-skating ............................................................ 18
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Tone arm height ..................................................... 19
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Armlift height ......................................................... 20
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Adjusting the turntable startup/brake speed .......... 20
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Playing back
Playing records .................................................................... 21
Pitch control (fine adjustment to pitch) ................................ 23
Strobe light off function ...................................................... 24
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Maintenance
Maintenance ....................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting guide ........................................................ 26
Specifications ...................................................................... 27
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Technics SL-1200GR2 Specifications

General

Drive Method	Direct Drive
Motor	Coreless Direct Drive Motor
Effective Tonearm Length	230 mm
Overhang	15 mm
Tracking Force Adjustment Range	0 - 4 g (Direct Reading)
Power Consumption	11 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)	453 x 173 x 372 mm
Power Supply	AC120 V, 60 Hz
Turntable Platter	Aluminum Die-cast
Speeds	33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm
Wow and Flutter	0.025% W.R.M.S.
Tonearm Type	Universal Static Balance
Headshell Weight	7.6 g
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (without auxiliary weight)	5.6 - 12.0 g
Weight	11.5 kg
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	78 dB
Terminals	PHONO x 1, GND x 1