Technics SL 1210 Mk3 Owners Manual

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Turntable System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SL-1210M3D

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Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.

Supplied accessories ...............
Features .....
Caution for AC mains lead
Safety precautions
Controls
Preparation of the cartridge .
Putting the player together ..
Connections and installation
Connecting the stereo phono cable and AC mains lead
Connection to the Audio Mixer ..
installation
Preparatory adjustments
Horizontal balance and stylus pressure
Anti-skating ..
Tone arm height .
Fit the dust cover
Playing records ..
Adjustments while using the unit.
Pitch control .
Armlift height

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Maintenance ..
Troubleshooting guid Back cover
Specifications Back cover

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Please check and Identify the supplied ac-
ceesories.
(For the United Kingdom only)
Use numbers indicated In parentheses when
asking for replacements parts.

E] Turntable
(SFTE172-012)

El Balance weight 1pc.
(SFPWG17201 K)

LI Auxiliary weight ...... 1pc.

El Turntable mat 1pc. (SFPWG17202)
(Hcsooos) @)
[3 EP record adaptor
e , " (SFWEO10) ............... 1pc.
D Disc slip sheet set
(RGSOOOSZ)
- Disc slip sheet U Shell weight ............ 1pc.
OTransparent sheet (SFPZBasm)

« C] Overhang gauge ..... 1pc.
E] Dust cover ..... (SFK0135-01)

(SFAD122-01 A)

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I:| Head shell (with stylus
weight)
(SFPCCS1005K) ..

1:] Screw set for cartridge

. Nuts(FtHN26003)
- Screws-short(SFCZV8801-1)
0 Screws-lung(SFPEV9801-1)
. Washers(SFPEW9601)

A masterpiece amongst turntables with a worldwide repu-

tation.

Pitch control reset button

0Pitch can be instantly reset to the rated speed (33 1/3 or 45 r/min).

Highly accurate turntable speed maintained continuously

with a quartz pitch control

0The pitch can be varied between -8 and +8°/o, with accuracy main-
tained throughout the range.

The direct drive produces high torque

0Wow and flutter below 0.01%. Starting torque of 1.5 kgcm en-
abling the turntable to reach 331/3 r/min in 0.7 seconds.

0 Fully electric braking system.

Tone arm with gimbal suspension

°The tone arm can be finely adjusted in a range of 6 millimeters
with the lockable height control.

Anti-vibration design with 3 layer cabinet construction

and large insulating legs.

Pop-up stylus light.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO FIAINV MOISTURE,
DRIPPING 0R SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS. SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

'DO NOT INSTALL, OFI PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A EOOKCASE, BUILT-IN
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS
WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 0R FIRE
HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING. ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANV
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OESTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

'DO NOT OBSTHUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHB, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS

'00 NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED
CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

IDISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLV FRIENDLV
MANNER.

lTHIS UNIT I5 INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

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VAROITUS:_ .

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SISALTAVIA ESINEITA, KUTEN EBIMERKIKSI MALJAKDITA, SAA
ASETTAA LAITTEEN PAALLE.

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LAITTE__EN PAALLE.

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ILMASTOSSA.

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ELOMSTERVASER, OPPA APPARATET.

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KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET STED HVOR
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GARDINER ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER
VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SA RISIKO FOR ELEKTRISK SJOKK
ELLER BRANN FORARSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGAS.

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AVISER, EORDDUKER , GARDINER OG LIGNENDE.

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