Troubleshooting guide
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Panasonic
Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com

RQT4912-2P

M0299X3124
Technical specifications
Turntable section
Type Quartz direct drive
Manual turntable
Drive method Direct drive
Motor Brushless DC motor
Turntable platter Aluminum diecast
Diameter 33.2 cm (13-5/64")
Weight 1.7 kg (3.74 lb.)
Turntable speeds 33-1
/3·rpm 45 rpm
Starting torque 1.5 kg·cm (1.3 lb·in)
Build-up characteristics 0.7 s. from standstill to 33-1
/3 rpm
Braking system Electronic brake
Wow and flutter 0.01 % WRMS
0.025 % WRMS (JIS C5521)
±0.035 % peak (IEC 98A Weighted)
Rumble −56 dB (IEC 98A Unweighted)
−78 dB (IEC 98A Weighted)
This rating refers to turntable assembly alone, excluding effects
of record, cartridge or tonearm, but including platter. Measured
by obtaining signal from built-in frequency generator of motor
assembly.
General
Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 14 W
Dimensions (W××
××

×H××

××
×D) 45.3 × 16.2 × 35.3 cm
(17-27/32" × 6-12/32" × 13-29/32")
Weight 12 kg (26.4 Ib)
Tonearm section
Type Universal
Effective length 230 mm (9-1/16")
Arm height adjustment range 0 − 6 mm
Overhang 15 mm (19/32")
Effective mass 12 g (without cartridge)
Offset angle 22°
Friction Less than 7 mg (lateral, vertical)
Tracking error angle
Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30 cm (12") record
Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30 cm (12") record
Stylus pressure adjustment range 0 − 4 g
Applicable cartridge weight range 3.5 − 13 g
11 − 20.5 g (including headshell)
(with auxiliary weight) 9.5 − 13 g
17 − 20.5 g (including headshell)
(with shell weight) 3.5 − 6.5 g
11 − 14 g (including headshell)
Headshell weight 7.5 g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a
possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple
checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the
problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the
remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to
the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this
unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer
for instructions.
For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter inthe U.S.A. and Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centrein Canada.In the U.S.A.1-800-211-7262 or web site(http://www.panasonic.com)In Canada 905-624-5505 or web site(www.panasonic.ca)
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985
Probable cause(s)
Is the AC power cord plugged in?
Are connections to the amplifier or receiver
correct?
Are the stereo cord connections to the am-
plifier or receiver reversed?
Are there other appliances or their power
cords near the stereo cords?
Is the earth lead connected?
Suggested remedy
Plug the cord in firmly.
Double check all connections.
Double check all connections.
Separate the appliances and their power cords
from this unit.
Make sure the earth lead is correctly con-
nected.
Reference
page(s)
6
6
6
6
Problem
No power.
There is power but no sound.
Left and right sounds are re-
versed.
Humming heard during play.
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
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