Technics SL-1200M7L User Manual

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Connecting to a pre-main amplifier or component system /
Connecting to a mixer
Connections and installation

Turn off all units and disconnect the AC mains lead from the socket before making any
connections.

Connect the AC mains lead 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 cable and
PHONO earth lead to the PHONO
input terminals of the connected
equipment.

You will not have adequate volume or
sound quality if the connected amplifier
has no PHONO input terminals.
2
Connect the AC mains lead.

Confirm the wattage of the AC outlet on
the connected equipment before using it
for this unit.
For the power consumption of this unit,
see the specifications. (

23)

The operation switch does not separate entire unit from mains even if in “OFF“ position.
Remove the plug from the mains socket if you will not be using the unit for an extended period of
time. Place the unit so that the plug can be easily removed.
Note
PHONO
EARTH
PHONO OUT
L
R
PHONO
PHONO
EARTH
R
L
R
L
PHONO
EARTH
PHONO OUT
L
R
PHONO
EARTH
PHONO OUT
L
R
B
IN IN OUT
A
RLR
L
R
LRLR
L
PHONO PHONO
B
A
PHONO
R
L
R
L
PHONO
Amplifier (not included)
AC mains lead
Back of main unit
Back of main unit
Audio mixer
Back of main unit
To a household
mains socket
PHONO cable/
PHONO earth lead
PHONO
earth lead

Refer to the operating instructions of
the audio mixer sold separately.
PHONO
cable
PHONO
cable
Attention

Tighten the PHONO earth terminal using a Phillips head screwdriver.
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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