Technics SL-1200MK5 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 e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).

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		Tonearm section
Type	Quartz direct drive	Type		Universal
	Manual turntable	Effective length		230 mm (9-1/16")
Drive method	Direct drive	Arm height adjustment range		0 – 6 mm
Motor	Brushless DC motor	Overhang		15 mm (19/32")
Turntable platter	Aluminum diecast	Effective mass		12 g (without cartridge)
	Diameter 33.2 cm (13-5/64")	Offset angle		22°
	Mass 1.7 kg (3.74 lb.)	Friction	Less than 7 mg (lateral, vertical)
Turntable speeds	33 1/3 r/min, 45 r/min	Tracking error angle
Variable range pitch	±8 %	Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30 cm (12") record)
Starting torque	1.5 kg·cm (1.3 lb·in)	Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30 cm (12") record)
Build-up characteristics	0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 r/min	Stylus pressure adjustment range		0 – 4 g
Braking system	Electronic brake	Applicable cartridge weight range		3.5 – 13 g
Wow and flutter	0.01 % WRMS\		11 – 20.5 g (including headshell)
	0.025 % WRMS (JIS C5521)	(with auxiliary weight)		9.5 – 13 g
	±0.035 % peak (IEC 98A Weighted)		17 – 20.5 g (including headshell)
Rumble	–56 dB (IEC 98A Unweighted)	(with shell weight)		3.5 – 6.5 g
	–78 dB (IEC 98A Weighted)		11 – 14 g (including headshell)
\This rating refers to turntable assembly alone, excluding effects		Headshell weight		7.5 g
of record, cartridge or tonearm, but including platter. Measured		General
by obtaining signal from built-in frequency generator of motor
assembly.		Power supply		AC 120 V, 60 Hz
		Power consumption		13.5 W
		Dimensions (W⋅H⋅D)		45.3 ⋅ 17.2 ⋅ 35.5 cm
			(17-27/32"	⋅ 6-25/32" ⋅ 13-31/32")
		Mass		12 kg (26.4 Ib)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

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