Technics RQT7018-1Y, SL-1200MK5 manual Playing records

Page 8

Playing records

Preparation

1.Put a record on the turntable.

2.Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp.

13

24,5

1Turn [power] to turn the unit on.

The pilot lamp comes on.

33 1/3 r/min is automatically selected and the indicator lights.

Press [45] if you are playing a 45 r/min record.

off

on

Pilot lamp

 

 

Indicator

 

 

 

 

 

po wer

lights

 

 

 

33

45

2Press [start-stop].

The turntable starts revolving.

start • stop

33

3Press [reset] to light the pitch control

green LED lamp.

The pitch returns to 33 1/3 or 45 r/min.

Use the above indicated

Green

pitch for playing standard

LED indicator

music.

 

reset

 

To temporarily stop play

Lift the cue lever.

The stylus lifts off the record.

Refer to page 9 for fine adjustments to the pitch

When using EP records

EP record adaptor

1.

Take the EP record adaptor out

 

of its holder and fit it over the

 

center spindle.

 

2.

Press [45] to change the speed.

When play finishes

1.Lift the cue lever and move the tone arm back to the arm rest.

2.Press [start-stop].

The electronic brake gently stops the turntable.

3.Turn [power] to turn the unit off.

4.Clamp the tone arm and put the stylus cover back on.

4Lift the cue lever and move the tone arm over the record.

Cue lever

5Lower the cue lever.

The tone arm moves down and play starts.

When the player is to be used for scratch play.

Use the disc slip sheet instead of the turntable mat. This enables the record to be easily moved during play.

Top (printed side): Lay the record on this side.

Bottom: Slippery side.

For a different kind of slip

Put the transparent sheet under

the disc slip sheet.

Disc slip sheet

 

 

Transparent sheet

To light up the stylus

Press the stylus light switch. The stylus light rises up and illumi- nates the stylus.

When the light is not required, press it down. The light also goes out.

Press the switch firmly. If the switch is lightly pressed, the light may come on but not rise up.

Stylus light

Stylus light switch

8

RQT7018

Image 8
Contents Turntable System Table of contents Supplied accessoriesImportant Safety Instructions Features Adjust the overhangPreparation of the cartridge ControlsPutting the player together Connections and installationConnecting to an amplifier and AC power supply cord Preparatory adjustments Connecting to an Audio Mixer not includedInstallation Horizontal balance and stylus pressurePreparatory adjustments Tone arm heightAnti-skating Armlift heightPlaying records Adjustments while using the unit Press reset to turn off the green LED lightAdjusting the turntable brake speed Pitch controlMaintenance Product service Troubleshooting guide SpecificationsProblem Probable causes Suggested remedy Turntable section Tonearm sectionPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc