Technics SL-1200MK2 Operating Instructions

As the stylus-pressure ring moves in step with the
balance weight, proper stylus pressure can be selected
by directly reading the graduated ring.
@ Adjustment of anti-skating control
Set the anti-skating contro! knob to the same value as the
stylus pressure. (See Fig. 13.)
@
Adjustment
of
tonearm
height
(See
Fig.
14.)
The
height
of
the
tonearm
can
be
adjusted
up
to
6
mm
anda
scale
is
provided
on
the
adjust
ring
in
0.5mm
increments.
Be
sure
to
set
the
proper
arm
height
using
the
adjust
scale
and
referring
to
the
table
below.
Before adjusting the tonearm height, unlock the tonearm
lock by turning the arm jock knob.
Height of cartridge Scale reading on the
arm-height adjust
For example, if the cartridge height is 17.5 mm. the arm-
height adjust ring should be positioned at the intermediate
location between 2 and 3 on the scale. (See Fig. 14.)
Caution:
Be sure to lock the tonearm by turning the arm lock knob
in the direction indicated by the arrow after finishing the
height adjustment for the tonearm.
B Installation of dust cover (See Fig. 15.)
Place the dust cover in position from directly above, hold-
ing it at both sides.For detaching the dust cover, be certain
first to raise it as illustrated before removat.
Note:
Opening or closing of the dust cover during play should
be avoided. This may not only cause undesired vibra-
tions, but aiso result in skipping of the stylus.
|f you must open the dust cover during play, do so as
gently as possible.
@
Place
the
unit
in
a
stable
and
horizontal
position,
where
there
is
little
or
no
vibration.
@ Locate the unit as tar away from the speakers as
possible and isolate the unit from sound radiation trom
them.
@ Do not place the unit where it is exposed to direct sun,
dust, moisture or heat.
@ Keep it in a well ventilated piace.
@ When a radio is placed too close to the turntable and is
played while the turntable is in operation, interference
to AM/FM reception may result.
@ Adjustment of turntable height
The legs/insutators also have functions for adjusting the
height of the turntable unit itself. After installing the unit in
the place for use, adjust the legs to stabilize the main body
horizontally.
@ Connect the output terminals (See Fig. 16.)
Output terminals Amplifier or Receiver
L (White) ij Channel
R (Red) igs Channel
GND (Spade lug)»
Note:
Be sure to connect the ground terminal firmly to the
amplifier or receiver. If this connection is not made or is
loose, a power source “HUM” will result.
@ Connect the AC power plug
Connect the AC power plug to an AC wall socket.

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