Technics SL-1200MK2 Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the SL-1200MK2.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
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Parts identification
45-rpm adaptor
Turntable base
Turntable mat
Center spindle
Turntable platter
Strobe dots
Power switch
Strobe-illuminator/ :
pilot lamp
Start/stop button
Speed select
buttons
CAUTION
K OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
00 NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The above mark is located on bottom of the unit.
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Arm-height adjustment ring
Balance weight
Stylus pressure ring
ir . Arm lock knob
4 | | Anti-skating control knob
<5" E Cueing lever
\
Arm
rest
Arm clamp
Tonearm
Pitch indicator
Pitch controt knob
Locking-nut
Headshell
Stylus illuminator switch
Stylus illuminator
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exctamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

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