Technics SL-1200M7L Owner's Manual

Getting started
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Before fitting the turntable
1
Remove the magnet cover from
the turntable.

There 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
Fixing
screw
Attention

Keep any magnetic-sensitive object such as
a magnetic card and watch away from the
magnet.

Prevent the turntable from hitting the main
unit or falling off.
Prevent dust or iron powder from adhering
to the magnet on the back side.

Do not touch the fixing screws (three
locations) of the turntable. The rating
performance cannot be guaranteed if they
are out of position.
Fitting the turntable
2
Slowly set the turntable on the
center spindle.
Attention

Be careful when handling the turntable, as it
is heavy.

Keep your fingers from being caught.

Wipe off fingerprints or dirt with a soft cloth.
Attaching the balance weight
4
Attach the balance weight to the
rear of the tone arm.
Balance weight

The inside of the balance weight is greased.
Note
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.
Fitting the slipmat
3
Lay the slipmat and slip sheet on
the turntable.

A record on the rotating turntable can
be stopped manually as well as rotated
in reverse.

Laying a slip sheet on the turntable
changes the slip-cueing feel.
Slipmat
Slip sheet
Attention

When performing scratching (including reverse
play), use a cartridge and stylus for DJs.
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Technics SL-1200M7L Specifications

General

Drive Method	Direct Drive
Type	Manual Turntable
Wow and Flutter	0.025% WRMS
Tonearm Type	Universal Static Balance
Tonearm Effective Length	230 mm
Tonearm Overhang	15 mm
Power Consumption	8 W
Motor	Brushless DC motor
Turntable Speeds	33 1/3, 45 rpm
Platter	Aluminum die-cast, 332 mm diameter
Cartridge Weight Range	5.6 - 12.0 g 14.3 - 20.7 g (including headshell)
Terminals	Ground Terminal x 1
Dimensions	453 x 353 x 169 mm
Weight	9.6 kg
Starting Time	0.7 sec (33-1/3 rpm)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	78 dB (DIN-B)
Tracking Force Range	0-4 g
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz