Panasonic SL-1200GLD Troubleshooting guide, Specifications, Problem, Probable causes, General

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 the website http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com/support).

In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

Problem	Probable cause(s)	Suggested remedy	Reference
			page(s)
No power.	Is the AC power supply cord plugged in?	Plug the cord in firmly.	5
There is power but no sound.	Are connections to the amplifier/receiver’s	Connect the stereo pin cables to the amplifier’s	5
Sound is weak.	PHONO terminals correct?	PHONO terminals.
Left and right sounds are re-	Are the stereo connection cable connections	Double check all connections.	5
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-	5
	Is the earth lead connected?
		nected.

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")
	Mass 1.7 kg (3.74 lb.)
Turntable speeds	33 1/3 r/min, 45 r/min
Variable range pitch	±8 %, ±16 % (two settings)
Starting torque	1.5 kg·cm (1.3 lb·in)
Build-up characteristics	0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 r/min
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.

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

General

Power supply		AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption			14.5 W
Dimensions (W⋅H⋅D) SL-1210M5G		45.3 ⋅ 17.2 ⋅ 35.5 cm
(17-27/32"	⋅ 6-25/32" ⋅		13-31/32")
SL-1200GLD		45.3 ⋅ 17.2	⋅ 36.0 cm
(17-27/32"		⋅ 6-25/32" ⋅ 14-5/32")
Mass		11.7 kg (25.74 Ib)

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.

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