Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

The illustrations and photograph in this manual are of the SL- 1210M5G model.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when ask- ing for replacements parts.

(Only for U.S.A.)

To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website (http://www.pasc.panasonic.com).

Table of contents

 

Supplied accessories

2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3

Features

4

Preparation of the cartridge

4

Controls

4

Putting the player together

5

Connections and installation

5

Connecting to an amplifier and AC power supply cord

5

Connecting to an Audio Mixer (not included)

6

Installation

6

Preparatory adjustments

6

Horizontal balance and stylus pressure

6

Anti-skating

7

Armlift height

7

Tone arm height

7

Fit the dust cover

7

Playing records

8

Adjustments while using the unit

9

Pitch control

9

Adjusting tone arm horizontal weight to reduce skipping when

scratch playing

9

Adjusting the turntable brake speed

9

Maintenance

10

Product service

10

Troubleshooting guide

11

Specifications

11

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE

DEALER NAME

DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Turntable ................. 1pc.

SL-1210M5G(SFTE172-01Z1) SL-1200GLD(SFTE172-02Z)

Turntable mat .......... 1pc.

SL-1210M5G/SL-1200GLD (RGS0008)

Disc slip sheet set (included only with SL-1210M5G) .... 1

(RGS0005Z-1)

Disc slip sheet

Transparent sheet

Golden slip sheet (included only with SL-1200GLD) .. 2 (RGS0012Z)

Dust cover

1pc.

SL-1210M5G(RYF0370A-X)

SL-1200GLD(RGD0078AZ-T)

Head shell (with stylus

weight)

1pc.

SL-1210M5G(SFPCC31006K) SL-1200GLD(SFPCC31007K)

A cartridge is not included.

Balance weight ....... 1pc.

SL-1210M5G(SFPWG17201BK) SL-1200GLD(RYQ0156-N)

Auxiliary weight ...... 1pc.

SL-1210M5G(SFPWG17202) SL-1200GLD(RFE0024)

EP record adaptor .. 1pc. SL-1210M5G(SFWE010A) SL-1200GLD(SFWE010B)

Shell weight ............ 1pc.

SL-1210M5G/SL-1200GLD (SFPZB3501)

Overhang gauge ..... 1pc.

SL-1210M5G/SL-1200GLD (SFK0135-01)

Screw set for cartridge .. 1 SL-1210M5G/SL-1200GLD

Nuts(RHN26003)

Screws-short(SFCZV8801-1)

Screws-long(SFPEV9801-1)

Washers(SFPEW9601)

Sticker ...................... 1pc.

SL-1210M5G(RQLC0142-1) SL-1200GLD(RQLC0111-1)

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.

Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER

SL-1210M5G/SL-1200GLD

SERIAL NUMBER

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT

2CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

RQT7021

Although the AC power switch is in the “off” position, the unit is not completely disconnected from the mains. Remove the plug from the main electrical outlet if you will not be using the unit for an extended period of time. Place the unit so the plug can be easily removed.

The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi- cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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