Technics SL-1200M7L User Manual

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Pitch control
(fine adjustment to pitch)


To measure pitch
The four rows of strobe mirrors around
the edge of the turntable can assist you in
measuring pitch.
The strobe mirrors are lit by the strobe light
(LED lighting) synchronized with the precise
frequency of the digital control.
Always use this LED lighting to measure the
pitch.
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Strobe light
1
Press [RESET] to turn off the
RESET LED lamp.
2
Press the pitch range select
button to select the pitch range.

[×2] light on: ±16 %

[×2] light off: ±8 %
3
While the turntable is revolving
Slide [PITCH ADJ].

Pitch can be adjusted between approx.
–8 % and +8 % or approx. –16 % and
+16 % according to your selection.

The numbers represent approximate
percentages for your adjustment.
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ンユヴユヵ
Pitch range select
button
RESET LED lamp
Pitch ADJ control
RESET button


To reset pitch to the preset value
Press [RESET].
The RESET LED lamp lights and the pitch
immediately returns to a preset value regardless
of the [PITCH ADJ] position.
(33-
1
/
3
, 45 or 78 rpm)

RESET LED on: Fixed to the preset value.

RESET LED off: Can be adjusted with
[PITCH ADJ].
Attention
 +6.4 % change in pitch when stationary
+3.3 % change in pitch when stationary
Normal turntable speed (33-
1
/
3
, 45 or 78 rpm)
when stationary
-3.3 % change in pitch when stationary
Strobe
mirrors
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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