Panasonic SL-1200GAE Owners Manual - Page 19

Getting started Armlift height Make an adjustment according to your cartridge if necessary. Preparation zzPut a record on the turntable. zzRemove the stylus cover, taking care not to damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp. zzLift the cue lever and move the tone arm over the record. 1 Check the armlift height (distance between the stylus tip and record surface). If adjustment is needed, go to the step 2 . zzThe armlift height is factory-adjusted to 8 to 13 mm (5/16" to 33/64"). 2 Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it with the arm clamp. Turn the adjustment screw. zzTurning the screw clockwise lowers the armlift.  zzTurning the screw anti-clockwise raises the armlift. Armlift Armlift screw Adjusting the turntable startup/ brake speed You can choose manual mode or auto mode. (Factory setting: Auto mode) „„Auto mode We recommend auto mode that can maximize performance of the product. It adjusts the "startup speed" (described below) automatically. (The set torque control is not reflected.)  Move the mode switch to [A] using a tool such as a thin screwdriver. „„Manual mode Allows you to adjust the "startup speed" manually.  Move the mode switch to [M] using a tool such as a thin screwdriver. Startup speed You can adjust the startup speed (the time for the turntable to reach the constant speed) from pressing [START-STOP] and the torque gain at the constant speed.  Adjust the torque knob using a flat screwdriver. zzH direction: Fast startup zzL direction: Slow startup Brake speed You can adjust the brake speed from pressing [START-STOP] until the turntable stops. (Adjustment is possible in both auto and manual mode.)  Adjust the brake speed control knob using a flat screwdriver. zzS direction: Slow stop zzF direction: Fast stop Brake speed control knob Torque knob Mode switch BRAKE S H F L M TORQUE A    Note zzUse a commercially available mini flat screwdriver (2.4 mm [3/32"]) to adjust the torque/brake speed control knob. zzDo not turn the knob too far using an excessive force. 19 (19) English