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Technics SL-1200MK5 Operating Instructions

Technics SL-1200MK5
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RQT7018
A masterpiece amongst turntables with a worldwide repu-
tation.
Highly accurate turntable speed maintained continuously
with a quartz pitch control.
,,The pitch can be varied throughout the range maintaining perfect
accuracy,
° Pitch can be instantly reset to the rated speed (33 1/3 or 45 r/min)
with the reset button.
The direct drive produces high torque.
°Wow and flutter below 0.01%. Starting torque of 1.5 kg-cm en-
abling the turntable to reach 33 1/3 r/min in 0.7 seconds.
° Smooth stops are achieved with a fully electronic braking system.
The braking speed can be adjusted with the brake speed control
knob.
Tone arm with gimbal suspension
° Using the balance weight control measurement units on the tone
arm, you can quickly change stylus pressure settings to the appro-
priate pressure.
° Stylus skipping can be reduced using horizontal weight control for
scratch play.
°The tone arm can be finely adjusted in a range of 6 millimeters
with the Iockable height control.
Anti-vibration design with 3 layer cabinet construction
and large insulating legs.
Pop-up stylus light.
°A light illuminates the stylus.
1
Attach a cartridge (not included).
Follow the cartridge's instructions to correctly attach it to the
head shell.
Use the included shell weight when using a light cartridge
(3.5 to 6.5 grams).
Screws
Shell
weight
Head shell
Lead wire
Terminal
Cartridge
2
Stylus
Adjust the overhang.
Fit the included overhang gauge to the head shell. Adjust the
overhang and facing of the cartridge and tighten the screws.
° Line the stylus tip up with the end of the gauge.
°The cartridge should be parallel on the shell head.
Screws
Stylus tip 52 mm
Overhang
gauge
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No. Name Reference page(s)
EP record adaptor ........................... 8
@ Turntable base .............................. 4
® Turntable mat (Or disc slip sheet) .............. 5
@ Turntable ................................... 5
® Center spindle .............................. 5
® Strobe mirrors .............................. 9
Power switch (power) ........................ 8
® Strobe light, pilot lamp ....................... 8
@ Start-stop button (start-stop) .................. 8
@ Speed select buttons (33, 45) .................. 8
@ Shell stand ................................. 4
@ Arm-height control ........................... 7
® Balance weight .............................. 5
® Stylus pressure control ....................... 6
@ Arm lock ................................... 7
® Anti-skating control .......................... 6
@ Cue lever ................................... 6
@ Arm clamp .................................. 6
@ Arm rest .................................... 6
® Tone arm ................................... 5
@ Pitch indicator .............................. 9
@ Pitch control (pitch adj.) ...................... 9
@ Reset button (reset) .......................... 8
® Locking nut ................................. 5
@ Head shell .................................. 5
® Stylus light switch ........................... 8
@ Stylus light ................................. 8

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Technics SL-1200MK5 Specifications

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BrandTechnics
ModelSL-1200MK5
CategoryTurntable
LanguageEnglish

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