Technics SL-1200MK2

ORDER NO. DAD84040076S0
Serv,ce Manual
I SL-1200MK2 is the model for silver type. |*SL-1210MK2 is the model for black type of SL-1200MK2.
J
English
Turntable System
SL-1200MK2
[M], [MC],
(
[E], [EK], [XL], [EG], [EB], [EH],
[EF], [El], [XA], [PA], [PE], [PC]
SL-1210MK2
Areas
r
* [M]
* [MC]
* [E]
* [EK]
* [XL]
* [EG]
* [EB]
* [EH]
* [EF]
* [Ed
* [XA]
[E], [EG], [EH]
* [PA]
* [PE]
* [PC]
is available in the U.S.A.
is available in Canada.
is available in Switzerland and Scandinavia,
is available in United Kingdom.
is available in Australia,
is available in F.R. Germany.
is available in Belgium.
is available in Holland.
is available in France.
is available in Italy.
is available in Southeast Asia, Oceania, Africa,
Middle Near East and Central South America.
is available in far East PX.
is available in European Military.
is available in European Audio Club.
)
Pleaseuse this manual together with the service manual for Model No. SL-1200MK2/1210MK2.
Specifications
• General
Power supply:
Power consumption:
Dimensions:
(WxHxD)
Weight:
Turntable section
Type:
Dirve method:
Motor:
Specifications are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
120V, AC 60 Hz (For [M], [MC] areas)
110-120/220-240V, 50 or 60 Hz
(For other areas)
14W (For [M], [MC] areas)
13.5 W (For other areas)
45.3 x 16.2 x 36 cm
(17-27/32" x 6-19/64" x 14-11/64")
12.5 kg (27.6 Ib)
Quartz direct drive
Manual turntable
Direct drive
Brushless DC motor
Turntable platter: Aluminum diecast
Diameter 33.2 cm (13-5/64")
Weight 2 kg (4.4 lb}
33-1/3 rpm and 45 rpm
1.Skg,cm (!.31b.in)
0.7 s. from standstili to 33-1/3 rpm
Electronic brake
0,01%WRMS*
0.025%WRMS (JIS C5521)
_+ 0.035% peak (IEC 98A Weighted)
* This rating refers to turntable assembly alone, excluding effects
of record, cartridge or tonearm, but including platter.
Measured by obtaining signal from built-in frequency generator
of motor assembly.
Rumble: --56 dB {IEC 98A Unweighted)
--78 dB (IEC 98A Weighted)
Turntable speeds:
Starting torque:
Build-up characteristics:
Braking system:
Wow and flutter:
Technics
Matsushita Engineering and
Service Company
50 Meadowland Parkway,
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Hawaii Inc.
91-238 Kauhi St. Ewa Beach
P.O. Box 774
Honolulu, Hawaii 96808-0774
Matsushita Electric
of Canada Limited
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga,
Ontario, L4W 2T3
Panasonic TOkyo
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
1-2, t-chorea, Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo !05 Japan
Panasonie Sales Company,
Division Of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave, 65 De Infanteria, KM 9.7
Victoria Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630
Matsushita Electric Trading Co., Ltd.
P.O. Box 288, Centra| Osaka Japan

Technics SL-1200MK2 Specifications

General

Product color	Silver
Power requirements	AC120V, 60Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	78 dB
Power consumption (typical)	14 W

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	360 mm
Width	453 mm
Height	160 mm
Weight	12000 g

Summary

Specifications

General

General specifications including power supply, consumption, dimensions, and weight.

Turntable Section

Details specifications for the turntable mechanism, drive, motor, platter, speeds, torque, braking, wow/flutter, and rumble.

Tonearm Section

Covers tonearm specifications such as type, length, adjustment range, mass, friction, and tracking error.

Changes

Disassembly Instructions

Step-by-step guide for removing the bottom cover and bottom base of the unit.

Replacement Parts List

Notes on Parts

Explains part numbering, safety notices for marked components, and area-specific parts.

Measurements and Adjustments

Pitch Control Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting pitch control and its gain with frequency counter and tester.

Brake Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the brake mechanism using a potentiometer.

Exploded Views

Cabinet and Chassis Parts

Illustrates the exploded view of cabinet and chassis components with part numbers.

Tonearm Parts

Illustrates the exploded view of tonearm components with part numbers.

Circuit Board and Wiring Connection Diagram

Fuse Replacement

Provides information and warnings for replacing fuses, emphasizing using the correct type.

Schematic Diagram

Terminal Guide

Shows terminal assignments for transistors, diodes, and ICs used in the circuit.

Power Source Circuit

Details the schematic of the power source circuit, including components and connections.

Block Diagram

Turntable DriveControl Circuit

Illustrates the block diagram for the turntable drive and control functions.

Pitch Control Circuit

Shows the block diagram for the pitch control system.

Packing Instructions