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  Tighten the screw for cartridge.
The overhang can be adjusted optimally.
Screw for 
cartridge Overhang gauge
Head 
shell Head shell
Lead wire
Cartridge
Stylus
(Lead wire) (Terminal)
Red
R+ (Red)
Green
R- (Green)
White
L+ (White)
Blue
L- (Blue)
Screw for cartridge
Terminal
(Example)
52 mm
2Adjust the overhang.
Use the included overhang gauge.
k  Move the cartridge to line the stylus tip up 
with the end of the gauge.
 
z   The cartridge should be parallel on 
the shell head when viewed from the 
top and side (the illustration is the top 
view).
 
z   Be careful not to allow the cartridge to 
slip out of place.
Stylus tip
(2-3/64“)
Nuts
Washers 
						

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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.
6
4
1
3Mounting 
screw for 
turntable
Belleville  
spring
Washers
Rotor shaft fix 
hole2
Attention
 
z Do not use an electric screwdriver or 
 
impact wrench to tighten screws.
 
z Note that using a screwdriver not fitting to 
the screws for mounting the turntable may 
damage the main unit.
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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 between the turntable and main 
unit and you cannot mount the turntable 
correctly. Do not force the turntable 
downward.
3Attach the washers, belleville 
springs, and screws for turntable to 
the rotor shaft fix holes, and tighten 
the mounting screws securely.
 
„To remove the turntable

   Loosen the mounting screws for turntable 
and remove them.  
-  Keep the screws, belleville springs, and 
washers carefully.
k   Hold the turntable with both hands and 
slowly pull it straight up.
Fitting the turntable mat
4Lay the turntable mat on the 
turntable.
Attention
 
z When tightening screws, 
do not allow screw heads 
to protrude from the top 
surface of the turntable.
 
z Tighten three screws 
evenly.
Attaching the head shell
5Fit the head shell with the 
cartridge into the tone arm. 
Keep the head shell horizontal 
and tighten the locking nut.
 
z Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.
Locking nut
Head shell
Attaching the balance weight
6Attach the balance weight to the 
rear of the tone arm.

Balance weight
Auxiliary weight
 
zThe inside of the balance weight is greased.
Note
 
z Attach the included auxiliary weight to the 
rear of the tone arm according to the weight 
of your cartridge.
 
For adjustable cartridge weight ranges, see 
"Applicable cartridge weight range". (
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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 
terminals of the connected 
equipment.
 
z You will not have adequate volume or 
sound quality if the connected amplifier 
has no PHONO terminals.
2Connect the AC power supply 
cord.
 
z Confirm the wattage of the AC outlet on 
the connected equipment before using it 
for this unit.  
(This unit consumes 14 W.)
 
z Although the AC power switch is in the "OFF" position, the unit is not c\
ompletely disconnected 
from the mains. Remove the plug from the main electrical outlet if you w\
ill not be using the unit for 
an extended period of time. Place the unit so the plug can be easily rem\
oved.Note
Amplifier

(not included)
PHONO
DBCMF
PHONO 
FBSUI
MFBE
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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 Before you move the unit, remove all devices 
connected and turn off the power supply.
 
z Ensure the unit is not exposed to direct 
sunlight, dust, humidity, and heat from a 
heating appliance.
 
z This unit may pick up interference from a 
radio if there is one nearby. 
 
Keep the unit as far as possible from a radio.
 
z Do not install the unit on a heat source.
 
z
Avoid a place with large temperature variations.
 
z Avoid a place with frequent condensation.
 
z Avoid an unstable place.
 
z Do not put an object on the unit.
 
z Do not install the unit in a confined space 
such as a book shelf.
 
z Install the unit at a position well away from 
walls or other devices to ensure effective 
heat radiation from the inside of the unit.
 
z Make sure that the material of the 
installation location is sufficiently strong to 
withstand the weight of this unit.
 
z Note that the unit may be damaged by 
cigarette smoke or moisture from an 
ultrasonic humidifier.
 
„Condensation
Think of taking out a cold bottle from a 
refrigerator. If you leave it in a room for a while, 
dewdrops will form on the bottle surface. This 
phenomenon is called “condensation“.
 
z Conditions causing condensation
   
Rapid temperature change (caused by 
  moving from a warm place to a cold place or   
  vice versa, rapid cooling or heating, or direct   
  exposure to cooled air)
   
High humidity in a room with much steam, 
  etc.
   
Rainy season
 
z Condensation may damage the unit. If it 
has occurred, turn the unit off and leave it 
until it adapts to the ambient temperature 
(approximately 2 to 3 hours).
Fit the dust cover
1Hold the dust cover with both 
hands and insert it into the dust 
cover fitting parts (
 10) on the 
player.
 
z To remove the dust cover, keep it open 
and lift it straight above.
Attention
 
z
Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix 
it with the arm clamp before you attach or 
detach the dust cover. 
						

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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 horizontal balance 
by turning the balance weight.
Hold the tone arm and turn the 
balance weight in the arrow direction 
to adjust the balance until the arm is 
approximately horizontal.  
z Take care not to 
 
allow the stylus tip   
to touch the  
turntable or main   
unit.
Balance weight
Hold here 
to turn
Horizontal balance
Preparation 
z First, remove the dust cover.
 
z Remove the stylus cover, taking care not 
to damage the stylus, then release the arm 
clamp.
 
z Lower the cue lever.
 
z Turn the anti-skating control to “0”.
Balanced and the tone 
arm is parallel to the 
turntable.
The balance weight is 
too far forward.
The balance weight is 
too far back.
 
z Refer to the user's guide for your stylus for 
the appropriate stylus pressure. 
						

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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 
anti-skating control to "3". Note 
						

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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
17
18
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 ring to align the 
position mark with the 
index line.  
0 to 6 mm (0” to 
15/64”) 
are marked on the arm 
height control ring.
2Adjust the height with the arm-
height control ring.
Adjust the arm height until the tone arm 
becomes parallel to a record. 
(For supplied head shell)
 
„When you don't know the cartridge 
height (H),
Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to 
damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp.
Lower the cue lever, rest the stylus on a record 
and adjust the height control until the tone arm 
and record are parallel.
3After arm height adjustment is 
finished, lock the tone arm by 
turning the arm lock knob.
Parallel to the turntable
Attention
 
z
Be careful not to damage the stylus tip.
 
zDo not use the product with the arm lock 
released.
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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” to 33/64”).
2Return the tone arm to the arm 
rest and fix it with the arm clamp. 
Turn the adjustment screw.
 
z Turning the screw clockwise lowers the 
armlift.  
 
z Turning the screw anti-clockwise raises 
the armlift. 



Armlift 
screw
Armlift
You can choose manual mode or auto mode.
(Factory setting: Auto mode)
 
„Auto mode
We recommend auto mode that can maximize 
performance of the product. It adjusts the 
"startup speed" (described below) automatically. 
(The set torque control is not reflected.)
   Move the mode switch to [A] using a tool 
such as a thin screwdriver.
 
„Manual mode
Allows you to adjust the "startup speed" manually.
   Move the mode switch to [M] using a tool 
such as a thin screwdriver.
Startup speed
You can adjust the startup speed (the time for 
the turntable to reach the constant speed) from 
pressing [START-STOP] and the torque gain at 
the constant speed.
  Adjust the torque knob using a flat 
screwdriver.
 
z H direction: 
Fast startup
 
z L direction: 
Slow startup
Brake speed
You can adjust the brake speed from pressing 
[START-STOP] until the turntable stops.
(Adjustment is possible in both auto and 
manual mode.)
  Adjust the brake speed control knob using a 
flat screwdriver.
 
z S direction: 
Slow stop
 
z F direction: 
Fast stop
S
BRAKE
TORQUE F
H
L
M
ABrake speed 
control knob
Torque knob
Mode switch
Adjusting the turntable startup/ brake speed
Note
 
z Use a commercially available mini flat 
screwdriver (2.4 mm 
[3/32”]) to adjust the 
torque/brake speed control knob.
 
z Do not turn the knob too far using an 
excessive force.
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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
・
・
・
+6.4
   3.3
   0
- 3.3%
Strobo light
Indicator
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