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Getting started
English
(19)
Armlift height
Make an adjustment according to your
cartridge if necessary.
Preparation
Put a record on the turntable.
Remove the stylus cover, taking care not
to damage the stylus, then release the arm
clamp.
Lift the cue lever and move the tone arm over
the record.
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.
H direction: Fast startup
L 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.
S direction: Slow stop
F direction: Fast stop
S
BRAKE
TORQUE
F
H
L
M
A
Brake speed
control knob
Torque knob
Mode switch
Adjusting the turntable startup/
brake speed
Note
1
Check the armlift height (distance
between the stylus tip and record
surface).
If adjustment is needed, go to
step
2
.
The armlift height is factory-adjusted to
8 to 13 mm.
2
Return the tone arm to the arm
rest and fix it with the arm clamp.
Turn the adjustment screw.
Turning the screw clockwise lowers the
armlift.
Turning the screw anti-clockwise raises
the armlift.
1
2
Armlift
screw
Armlift
Use a commercially available mini flat
screwdriver (2.4 mm) to adjust the torque/
brake speed control knob.
Do not turn the knob too far using an
excessive force.
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Technics SL-1200G Specifications

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BrandTechnics
ModelSL-1200G
CategoryTurntable
LanguageEnglish

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