Panasonic SL-1200GAE Owners Manual - Page 4

Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. zzAbout descriptions in these operating instructions - Pages to be referred to are indicated as "( 00)". - The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. If you have any questions, visit: U.S.A.: http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only) Features The coreless direct drive eliminates cogging and achieves smooth rotation zzThe twin-rotor construction reduces minute vibration during rotation while maintaining high torque. zzThe high-precision motor control technology switches the drive mode depending on the operational status of the motor. This technology combines high torque with high stability. The tone arm with high-precision bearings achieves high initialmotion sensitivity zzThe tone arm pipe employs magnesium which provides high rigidity. zzThe use of traditional Technics gimbal suspension construction and high-precision bearings attains high initial-motion sensitivity. Three-layered turntable that delivers smooth rotational stability zzThe turntable has a three-layered construction with a rigidly combined brass and aluminium diecast platter, and a rubber covering its rear surface to eliminate unnecessary resonance. With this construction, high rigidity and vibration damping are achieved. zzThe use of a heavyweight-class turntable that generates a large inertial mass. It delivers smooth rotational stability. Four-layered cabinet construction and insulators based on thorough anti-vibration design zzThe top panel of immaculate aluminum has been added to the three-layered construction of aluminum diecast, BMC, and heavyweightclass rubber. This four-layered construction combines high rigidity with a high quality finish and feel. zzThe insulators employ special silicon rubber to ensure high vibration damping and longterm reliability. They completely dampen external vibration and suppress howling noise. High-quality terminals zzThe use of brass-milled and gold-plated terminals prevents degradation in sound quality. zzInside the case, the metal shielding construction is used to diminish the effects of external noise. Highly accurate turntable speed maintained with the pitch control zzThe digital control method is adopted to achieve constant pitch control. zzThe pitch variable range select button (×2) is provided. The pitch control with the range up to ±16 % is possible. 4 (4) English