Technics SL-1200MK5 Troubleshooting guide, Specifications, Turntable section Tonearm section

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem:

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).

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Problem

Probable cause(s)

Suggested remedy

Reference

page(s)

No power.

Is the AC power supply cord plugged in?

Plug the cord in firmly.

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There is power but no sound.

Are connections to the amplifier/receiver’s

Connect the stereo pin cables to the amplifier’s

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Sound is weak.

PHONO terminals correct?

PHONO terminals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left and right sounds are re-

Are the stereo connection cable connections

Double check all connections.

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versed.

to the amplifier or receiver reversed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Humming heard during play.

Are there other appliances or their AC power

Separate the appliances and their AC power

 

 

 

 

supply cords near the stereo connection

supply cords from this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cable?

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure the earth lead is correctly con-

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Is the earth lead connected?

 

 

nected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specifications

Turntable section

 

Tonearm section

 

 

Type

Quartz direct drive

Type

 

Universal

 

Manual turntable

Effective length

 

230 mm (9-1/16")

Drive method

Direct drive

Arm height adjustment range

0 – 6 mm

Motor

Brushless DC motor

Overhang

 

15 mm (19/32")

Turntable platter

Aluminum diecast

Effective mass

 

12 g (without cartridge)

 

Diameter 33.2 cm (13-5/64")

Offset angle

 

22°

 

Mass 1.7 kg (3.74 lb.)

Friction

Less than 7 mg (lateral, vertical)

Turntable speeds

33 1/3 r/min, 45 r/min

Tracking error angle

 

 

Variable range pitch

±8 %

Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30 cm (12") record)

Starting torque

1.5 kg·cm (1.3 lb·in)

Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30 cm (12") record)

Build-up characteristics

0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 r/min

Stylus pressure adjustment range

0 – 4 g

Braking system

Electronic brake

Applicable cartridge weight range

3.5 – 13 g

Wow and flutter

0.01 % WRMS\

 

11 – 20.5 g (including headshell)

 

0.025 % WRMS (JIS C5521)

(with auxiliary weight)

 

9.5 – 13 g

 

±0.035 % peak (IEC 98A Weighted)

 

17 – 20.5 g (including headshell)

Rumble

–56 dB (IEC 98A Unweighted)

(with shell weight)

 

3.5 – 6.5 g

 

–78 dB (IEC 98A Weighted)

 

11 – 14 g (including headshell)

\This rating refers to turntable assembly alone, excluding effects

Headshell weight

 

7.5 g

of record, cartridge or tonearm, but including platter. Measured

General

 

 

by obtaining signal from built-in frequency generator of motor

 

 

assembly.

 

Power supply

 

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

 

 

Power consumption

 

13.5 W

 

 

Dimensions (WHD)

 

45.3 17.2 35.5 cm

 

 

 

(17-27/32"

6-25/32" 13-31/32")

 

 

Mass

 

12 kg (26.4 Ib)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

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Contents Turntable System Supplied accessories Table of contentsImportant Safety Instructions Controls FeaturesAdjust the overhang Preparation of the cartridgePutting the player together Connections and installationConnecting to an amplifier and AC power supply cord Horizontal balance and stylus pressure Preparatory adjustmentsConnecting to an Audio Mixer not included InstallationArmlift height Preparatory adjustmentsTone arm height Anti-skatingPlaying records Pitch control Adjustments while using the unitPress reset to turn off the green LED light Adjusting the turntable brake speedMaintenance Product service Turntable section Tonearm section Troubleshooting guideSpecifications Problem Probable causes Suggested remedyPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc