Panasonic SL-1200GLD manual Adjustments while using the unit, Pitch control, To measure pitch

Models: SL-1200GLD SL-1210M5G

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Adjustments while using the unit

Adjustments while using the unit

Pitch control

Fine adjustment to the number of revolutions per minute.

1 Press [reset] to turn off the green LED light.

2 Press [±16/±8] to select the pitch.

When [±16/±8] is pressed once (up position), the [±16] pitch indicator lights on the pitch control slider.

When [±16/±8] is pressed twice (down position), the [± 8] pitch indicator lights on the pitch control slider.

Green

LED indicator

Pitch control

Variable range pitch button

reset

3 Slide [pitch adj.] while the turntable is revolving.

Move the control to the required position.

The numbers represent approximate percentages.

Pitch can be adjusted between –8 % and +8 % or –16 % and +16 %.

To reset pitch to the preset value

Press [reset].

The green LED indicator lights and the pitch immediately returns to the set value (33 1/3 or 45 r/min), regardless of any adjustments made with [pitch adj.].

Press [reset] again and pitch returns to the adjusted value.

To measure pitch

The four rows of strobe mirrors around the edge of the turntable can assist you in measuring pitch.

+6.4 % change in pitch when stationary +3.3 % change in pitch when stationary Normal turntable speed when stationary _3.3 % change in pitch when stationary

They are lit by the strobo light as they pass and each row appears to stand still at a different pitch.

off

on

Strobo light

 

 

 

power

 

Adjusting tone arm horizontal weight to reduce skipping when scratch playing.

The horizontal weight of the tone arm can be adjusted using the horizontal weight control knob on the gimbal suspension to reduce skipping when scratch playing.

For scratch play

Turn the knob all the way in the “A” direction to apply horizontal weight.

For normal play

Turn the knob all the way in the “B” direction to reduce horizontal weight.

Do not move the horizontal weight control knob when playing music.

Horizontal weight control knob

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When the horizontal weight control knob becomes worn out

Replace with a new horizontal weight control knob. Loosen the fastening screw to remove the knob.

Screw

Knob

Consult with a qualified dealer when purchasing a horizontal weight control knob.

Use the following product number when asking for the replacement. Product reference No. RGZ0053Z-S.

Adjusting the turntable brake speed

Brake speed can be adjusted by pressing [start-stop] until the turn- table stops.

Use a small screwdriver in the hole on the turntable to adjust the brake speed.

S:Slow stop

F:Fast stop

S

B R A K E

F

Read the pitch control slider replacement instructions that comes with this product carefully when replacing the pitch control slider.

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Panasonic SL-1200GLD manual Adjustments while using the unit, Pitch control, Press reset to turn off the green LED light