Technics SL-1200MK5GT

TURNTABLE SECTION
Type: Quartz direct drive
Manual turntable
Drive method: Direct drive
Motor: Brushless DC motor
Turntable platter: Aluminum diecast
Diameter 33.2cm
Mass 1.7kg
Turntable speeds: 33-1/3 r/min, 45 r/min
Variable range pitch: ±8%
Starting torque: 1.5kg-cm
Build-up characteristics: 0.7s, from standstill to 33-1/3 r/min
Braking system: Electronic brake
Wo w and flutter: 0.01% WRMS*
0.025% WRMS (JIS C5521)
±0.035% peak(I EC 98A Weighted)
Rumble: -56dB (IEC 98A Unweighted)
-78dB (IEC 98A Weighted)
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SL-1200MK5GT
Colour
Silver Type: SL-1200MK5
*This rating refers to turntable assembly alone, excluding effects o
f
record, cartridge or tonearm, but including platter. Measured by
obtaining signal from built-in frequency generatorof motor assembly.
TONEARM SECTION
Type: Universal
Effective length: 230mm
A
rm height adjustment range: 0-6 mm
Overhang: 15mm
Effective mass: 12g (without cartridge)
Offset angle: 22°
Friction: Less than 7 mg (lateral, vertical)
Tracking error angle: W i th in 2°32’ [at the outer groove
of 30cm record]
W i th in 0°32’ [at the inner groove o
f
30cm record]
Stylus pressure adjustment range: 0-4g
Turntable System
Please use this manual together with the service manual for Model No.SL-1200MK5E, Order
No.AD0303064C0.
Specifications
ORDER NO. AD0504018AE

Technics SL-1200MK5GT Specifications

General

Pitch Control	±8 %, ±16 %
Effective Arm Length	230mm
Overhang	15mm
Tracking Force Adjustment Range	0 - 4g
Type	Direct Drive
Turntable Speeds	33 1/3, 45 rpm
Speeds	33 1/3, 45 rpm
Wow and Flutter	0.01% WRMS
Rumble	-78dB (DIN 45539B)
Tonearm Type	Static balanced
Platter	Aluminum die-cast
Platter Size	332mm
Power Requirements	AC 120 V, 60 Hz (US model)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	453 x 172 x 372 mm

Summary

Specifications

Turntable Section

Details the turntable's drive, motor, platter, speeds, and performance metrics.

Tonearm Section

Details the tonearm's effective length, height, overhang, mass, and tracking angles.

General Specifications

Notes and Parts List

Important Notes

Highlights the purpose of the manual and safety precautions for component replacement.

Replacement Parts List

Lists components for the SL-1200MK5GT with part numbers and descriptions.