Panasonic SL1200M3D SL1200M3D User Guide - Page 4

Features A masterpiece amongst turntables with a worldwide repu- tation. Pitch control reset button •Pitch can be instantly reset to the rated speed (33 1/3 or 45 rpm). Highly accurate turntable speed maintained continuously with a quartz pitch control •The pitch can be varied between -8 and +8%, with accuracy main- tained throughout the range. 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 rpm in 0.7 seconds. •Fully electric braking system. Tone arm with gimbal suspension -8 6 •The tone arm can be finely adjusted in a range of 6 millimeters 4 2 with the lockable height control. +8 Anti-vibration design with 3 layer cabinet construction 2 4 and large insulating legs. 6 +8 Pop-up stylus light. Controls (Shell weight ˞ 1) Stylus Stylus tip 52mm (Stylus weight ˞ 2) Screw for cartridge Shell with stylus weight Lead wire Terminal Nut Screw for cartridge Overhang gauge No. Name Reference page(s)
EP record adaptor 9 Turntable base 4 Turntable mat (Or disc slip sheet 5 Center spindle 5 Turntable 5 Strobe lights 10 Power switch (power 9 Strobe illuminator/pilot lamp 10 Start/stop button (start - stop 9 Speed select buttons (33, 45 9 Arm-height control 8 Shell stand 4 Balance weight 5 Stylus pressure control 7 Arm lock 8 Anti-skating control 7 Cue lever 7 Arm clamp 7 Arm rest 7 Tone arm 5 LED indicator 10 Pitch control (Pitch adj 10 Locking nut 5 Reset button (reset 10 Head shell 4 Stylus light switch 9 Stylus light 9 Preparation of the cartridge
YES NO NO 4 RQT4912 Attach a cartridge (not included). Follow the cartridge's instructions to correctly attach it to the head shell. •Use the included shell weight ˞1 when using a light cartridge (3.5 to 6.5 grams). •Use the stylus weight ˞ 2 to increase stylus pressure ( page 7). Leave it off until stylus pressure has been adjusted. 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 point of the stylus up with the end of the gauge. •The cartridge should be parallel on the shell head.