Technics SL-1200MK7 Owner's Manual

Before use Getting started
Playing back
Maintenance
English
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Table of contents
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Before use
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............04
Accessories ...................................................07
Parts Name ...................................................08
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Getting started
Putting the player together ...........................09
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Attaching the cartridge ...........................09
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Attaching the head shell ..........................09
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Before fitting the turntable ......................11
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Fitting the turntable ................................11
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Fitting the slipmat ...................................11
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Attaching the balance weight ..................11
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To remove turntable ................................11
Connections and installation .........................12
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Connecting to a pre-main amplifier or
component system /
Connecting to a mixer .............................12
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Installation ..............................................13
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Fit the dust cover .....................................13
Adjustment ...................................................14
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Horizontal balance ..................................14
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Stylus pressure ........................................14
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Anti-skating .............................................15
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Tone arm height ......................................16
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Armlift height ..........................................17
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Operation settings
( LED color setting / Reverse playback
setting / 78 rpm setting /
Torque setting / Brake setting) ...............17
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Playing back
Playing records ..............................................18
Pitch control
(fine adjustment to pitch) ..............................20
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Maintenance
Maintenance .................................................21
Troubleshooting guide ..................................22
Specifications ................................................ 23
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............24
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ........25
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before
using this product, and save this manual for
future use.
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Features
Introduction
Coreless direct drive motor for high torque
and reliability
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The newly developed coreless direct drive motor
can reduce minute vibration during rotation while
maintaining high torque.
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The high-precision motor control technology
switches the drive mode depending on the
operational status of the motor and thus enables
high torque and stability.
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The digital control method improves tracking and
accuracy, allowing for accurate and stable pitch
control.
High-precision bearings for highly sensitive
tone arm
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The machine-cut, high-precision bearing used in
the tone arm bearing with gimbal suspension
allows for improved tracking, making skating less
likely even during the most intense performances.
Vibration-cutting highly rigid cabinet and
high-damping insulator
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This unit is designed to not only deliver high-quality
sound and high feedback resistance, but also to
efficiently cut off external vibration in very loud
environments.
Functions to deliver a wide range of
performances
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Allows for torque and brake speed adjustment.
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Allows for reverse playback.
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Allows the user to select from two LED lamp
colors depending on user’s preferences or the
environment.
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Technics SL-1200MK7 Specifications

General

Drive Method	Direct Drive
Motor	Brushless DC motor
Wow and Flutter	0.025% WRMS
Tonearm Effective Length	230 mm
Tonearm Overhang	15 mm
Cartridge	Not included
USB	No
Bluetooth	No
Power Supply	AC120 V, 60 Hz
Turntable Platter	Aluminum die-cast
Speeds	33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
Tonearm Type	Universal Static Balance
Cartridge Weight Range	5.6 - 12.0 g
Dimensions	453 x 353 x 169 mm
Weight	9.6 kg
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	78dB (DIN-B)
Outputs	RCA Phono