Technics DJ Mixer Sl 1200gae Owners Manual

Before useGetting started
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Putting the player together
1Attach a cartridge (store-bought) 
tentatively.
Follow the cartridge’s instructions to 
correctly attach it to the head shell, and 
tighten the screws lightly.
 
z If the mounting screws are included in 
the cartridge, use them.
 
z When playing SP records, use a cartridge 
for SP records. 
 
z Use a commercially available mini flat 
screwdriver (4 mm
 [5/32”]).
Attaching the cartridge
  
Fit the overhang gauge to the head shell.
l...

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Putting the player together (continued)
In order to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment has bee\
n disassembled.
Put the player together in the following order.
Do not connect the AC power supply cord until set up is complete.
Attention
Turntable mat
Turntable
Center spindle
Rotor shaft
Balance weight
Head shell
Handle carefully as 
this is heavy.
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4
1
3Mounting 
screw for 
turntable
Belleville  
spring
Washers
Rotor shaft fix 
hole2
Attention
 
z Do not use an electric...

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Fitting the turntable
1Insert the center spindle in the 
center hole of the turntable.
Attention 
z Be careful when handling the turntable, as it 
is heavy.
 
z Wipe off fingerprints or dirt with a soft cloth.
2Slowly lower the turntable while 
aligning the rotor shaft fix holes 
(three locations) with the rotor 
shafts.
 
z Turn the turntable in both directions to 
align the holes with the rotor shafts.
Attention
 
z If the rotor shafts are misaligned, a gap 
remains...

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Connecting to an integrated amplifier or component system
Connections and installation
 
z Turn off all units and disconnect the AC power supply cord from the outl\
et before making any 
connections.
 
z Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections are co\
mpleted.
 
z Be sure to connect the PHONO earth lead. Otherwise mains hum may occur.
 
z Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.
1Connect the PHONO cables and 
PHONO earth lead to the PHONO...

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Installation
Install the unit on a horizontal surface 
protected from vibrations.
Keep this unit as far as possible from speakers.
 
„Adjusting the height to make the 
unit horizontal
Raise the main unit to turn the insulators and 
adjust the height.
 
z Clockwise
: Reduces the height.
 
z Anti-clockwise
: Increases the height.
Attention
 
z Do not turn the insulators too far. 
 
Doing so may cause them to come off or 
damage them.
 
„Notes for installation
 
z...

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1Turn the stylus pressure control 
until “0“ comes to the center line 
of the rear of the tone arm. 
 
z Hold the balance 
weight still while 
doing this.
Preparation
 
z First, remove the dust cover.
 
z Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it 
with the arm clamp.
Stylus pressure
Adjustment
Balance weight
Arm clamp
Center line
Stylus pressure 
control
Hold here 
to turn
Note
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Anti-skating control
Arm clamp Arm rest
Cue lever
1Free the tone arm from the arm 
rest and adjust...

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Anti-skating
1Turn the anti-skating control to 
adjust it to the same value as the 
stylus pressure control.2Turn the balance weight to adjust 
to the appropriate stylus pressure 
for the cartridge.
 
z The stylus pressure control will turn 
together with the balance weight.
 
z Turn until the center line points to the 
appropriate stylus pressure.
Center line
Balance weight
Hold here 
to turn
Turns 
together
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z For stylus pressures 3  g
 and above, adjust...

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Adjustment (continued)



Tone arm height
Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you 
are using makes it necessary.
Preparation 
z Put a record on the turntable.
1Release the arm lock.
Index line
Arm-height control 
ring
Cartridge height
(H) in millimeters Height control 
position
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19
20
21
22
23 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Arm lock
(Released)
(Locked)
  Use the chart below as reference to find the 
appropriate position mark for the height of 
your cartridge.
k  Turn the arm-height 
control...

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Armlift height
Make an adjustment according to your 
cartridge if necessary.
Preparation 
z Put a record on the turntable.
 
z Remove the stylus cover, taking care not 
to damage the stylus, then release the arm 
clamp.
 
z Lift the cue lever and move the tone arm over 
the record.
1Check the armlift height (distance 
between the stylus tip and record 
surface).
If adjustment is needed, go to the 
step 
2.
 
z The armlift height is factory-adjusted to 
 
8 to 13 mm 
(5/16”...

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Playing records
1Turn [ON/OFF] to turn the unit on.
The strobo light comes on. 33-1/3 r/min is 
automatically selected and the indicator [33] 
lights.2Press [START-STOP].
The turntable starts revolving.
Speed select buttons
Indicators ·
4
3
5
1
2
EP record adaptor
Center spindle
1
2
2
Preparation
 1  Put a record on the turntable.
 2  Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp.
33
45
78START･STOP
33
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・
・
+6.4
   3.3
   0
- 3.3%
Strobo light
Indicator
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