SL-1200M7L

Direct Drive Turntable System

Operating Instructions
 Music is borderless and timeless, touching people’s
hearts across cultures and generations.
Each day the discovery of a truly emotive experience
from an unencountered sound awaits.
Let us take you on your journey to rediscover music.

Delivering the Ultimate Emotive

Musical Experience to All
At Technics we understand that the listening experience
is not purely about technology but the magical and
emotional relationship between people and music.
We want people to experience music as it was originally
intended and enable them to feel the emotional impact
that enthuses and delights them.
Through delivering this experience we want to support the
development and enjoyment of the world’s many musical
cultures. This is our philosophy.
With a combination of our love of music and the vast
high-end audio experience of the Technics team, we stand
committed to building a brand that provides the ultimate
emotive musical experience by music lovers, for music
lovers.

Director
Michiko Ogawa

02
Introduction Table of contents
Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read
these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.  Before use
 About descriptions in these operating instructions

Before use
- Pages to be referred to are indicated as Safety precautions ........................................ 04
“( 00)”. Accessories ................................................... 06
- The illustrations shown may differ from
your unit. Parts Name ................................................... 08
Sales and Support Information
Customer Communications Centre  Getting started

Getting started
 For customers within the UK: 0333 222 8777 Putting the player together ........................... 09
 For customers within Ireland: 01 447 5229
 Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, (Excluding  Attaching the cartridge ........................... 09
public holidays).  Attaching the head shell .......................... 09
 For further support on your product, please visit our
website: www.technics.com/uk/  Before fitting the turntable ...................... 11
 Fitting the turntable ................................ 11
 Fitting the slipmat ................................... 11
 Attaching the balance weight.................. 11

Features  To remove turntable ................................ 11

Connections and installation ......................... 12
Coreless direct drive motor for high torque  Connecting to a pre-main amplifier or
and reliability component system /
 The newly developed coreless direct drive motor Connecting to a mixer .............................12
can reduce minute vibration during rotation while  Installation .............................................. 13
maintaining high torque.
 Fit the dust cover..................................... 13
 The high-precision motor control technology
switches the drive mode depending on the Adjustment ................................................... 14
operational status of the motor and thus enables  Horizontal balance .................................. 14
high torque and stability.
 Stylus pressure ........................................ 14
 The digital control method improves tracking and
accuracy, allowing for accurate and stable pitch  Anti-skating ............................................. 15
control.  Tone arm height...................................... 16
 Armlift height .......................................... 17
High-precision bearings for highly sensitive
tone arm  Operation settings
(LED colour setting / Reverse playback
 The machine-cut, high-precision bearing used in
the tone arm bearing with gimbal suspension setting / 78 rpm setting / Torque setting /
allows for improved tracking, making skating less Brake setting) .........................................17
likely even during the most intense performances.
 Playing back
back
Playing

Vibration-cutting highly rigid cabinet and Playing records .............................................. 18

high-damping insulator
Pitch control (fine adjustment to pitch) .......... 20
 This unit is designed to not only deliver high-quality
sound and high feedback resistance, but also to  Maintenance
efficiently cut off external vibration in very loud
Maintenance

Maintenance ................................................. 21
environments.
Troubleshooting guide .................................. 22
Functions to deliver a wide range of
performances Specifications ................................................ 23
 Allows for torque and brake speed adjustment.
 Allows for reverse playback.
 Allows the user to select from two LED lamp
colours depending on user’s preference or the
environment.
03
Safety precautions

Warning Caution

Unit Unit
 To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or  Do not place sources of naked flames, such
product damage, as lighted candles, on this unit.
- Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture,  This unit may receive radio interference
dripping or splashing. caused by mobile telephones during use.
- Do not place objects filled with liquids, such If such interference occurs, please increase
as vases, on this unit. separation between this unit and the mobile
- Use only the recommended accessories. telephone.
- Do not remove covers.  This unit is intended for use in moderate and
- Do not repair this unit by yourself. tropical climates.
Refer servicing to qualified service  Do not put any objects on this unit.
personnel. This unit becomes hot while it is on.
- Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
- Do not place heavy items on this unit. Placement
 Place this unit on an even surface.
AC mains lead  To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
 To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
product damage, - Do not install or place this unit in a
- Ensure that the power supply voltage bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
corresponds to the voltage printed on this confined space.
unit. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
- Insert the mains plug fully into the socket - Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation
outlet. openings with newspapers, tablecloths,
- Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on curtains, and similar items.
the lead. - Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight,
- Do not handle the plug with wet hands. high temperatures, high humidity, and
- Hold onto the mains plug body when excessive vibration.
disconnecting the plug.  Ensure that the placement location is sturdy
- Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket enough to accommodate the weight of this
outlet. unit ( 23).
 The mains plug is the disconnecting device.  Do not lift or carry this unit by holding the
Install this unit so that the mains plug knobs. Doing so may cause this unit to fall,
can be unplugged from the socket outlet resulting in personal injury or malfunction of
immediately. this unit.
 Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is  Keep any IC card or magnetic card such as a
securely connected to prevent electrical credit card away from the turntable.
shock. - Otherwise the IC card or magnetic card
- An apparatus with CLASS I construction may become unusable due to the magnetic
shall be connected to a mains socket outlet effect.
with a protective earth connection.

04
 Caution for AC Mains Lead

Before use
(For the AC mains plug of three pins) Before use
For your safety, please read the following text Remove the connector cover.
carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three
pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. How to replace the fuse
A 10-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. The location of the fuse differ according to the
Should the fuse need to be replaced please type of AC mains plug (figures A and B).
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow
of 10-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA the instructions below.
or BSI to BS1362. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark plug.
on the body of the fuse.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is Figure A Figure B
replaced. Fuse cover
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be
used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased
from your local dealer.

2.Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse

cover.

Figure A Figure B
Fuse Fuse
(10 ampere) (10 ampere)

Disposal of Old Equipment

Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used
electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable
collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and the authority.
For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national
legislation.

05
Accessories
In order to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment has been disassembled.
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Some accessories parts are supplied in a bag.)

Turntable (1 pc.) Slipmat (1 pc.) Dust cover (1 pc.)

(TYL0332) (TTFA0617)
Slip sheet (1 pc.)
(TBMX5371)

Technics LABEL for limited

 One of each is provided with edition (1 pc.)
the unit. The slip sheet is a
thin, transparent sheet.
Be careful not to throw it
away by mistake.

EP record adaptor (1 pc.) Balance weight (1 pc.) Head shell (1 pc.)

(TPH0339) (TYL0295) (TYL0331)

Screw set for cartridge (1 set) PHONO cable (1pc.) AC mains lead (1 pc.)
(TTV0022-A) PHONO earth lead (1pc.) (K2CT3YY00096)
 Nuts (2 pc.) (TAQ0036)
 Screws-short (2 pc.)
 Screws-long (2 pc.)
 Washers (2 pc.)
(Supplied in a bag)

Control vinyl labels (2pc.)

SL-1200M7LBY (YELLOW) / SL-1200M7LBR (RED)
SL-1200M7LBG (GREEN) / SL-1200M7LBA (BLUE)
SL-1200M7LBC (BEIGE) / SL-1200M7LBW (WHITE)
SL-1200M7LBK (BLACK)

 With your control vinyl installed on the turntable,

affix the label passing the spindle through its centre hole.

06
 In case of repair, might be different in colour, logo, and so on.
 The model numbers of the accessories are as of February 2022.

Before use
They are subject to change without notice.
 Keep the packaging materials after taking out the goods.
You will need them when carrying the product over long distances.
 Follow the local regulations when disposing of the product.
 Do not use any other AC mains lead, PHONO cable and PHONO earth lead except the supplied
one.
 Keep the cartridge, nuts, screws and washers out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
 Illustrations and figures in this manual are of the black main body.

07
Parts Name
Numbers such as ( 00) indicate reference pages. Arm clamp ( 14)
Arm rest ( 14)
EP record adaptor ( 18)
Front Centre spindle ( 10)
Head shell stand ( 09)
START-STOP button ( 18) Balance weight ( 11)
Tone arm ( 09,11) Stylus pressure
ON/OFF (power) ( 18) control ( 14)
Locking nut ( 09)
Strobe light ( 20) 
Head shell ( 09)

Arm lock
( 16)

Anti-skating
control
( 15)
Cue lever ( 14)

Speed select buttons

( 18) 
Arm-height
Turntable ( 10) control ring
( 16)
Slipmat ( 10)
Pitch range select
Stylus light ( 19) button ( 20) 

PITCH ADJ control

( 20)

RESET button RESET LED lamp

The LED lamps can be set to ( 19) ( 19) 
blue or red with the LED colour Insulator ( 13)
setting. (Factory setting Red)
(17)

Back

L
PHONO
EARTH

PHONO OUT

AC ( ) input terminal ( 12)

PHONO output terminal ( 12)

PHONO earth terminal ( 12)

08
Putting the player together

Attaching the cartridge

Before use
Attention  The cartridge should be parallel on the shell
 When performing scratching (including reverse head when viewed from the top
play), use a cartridge and stylus for DJs. and side (the illustration is the top view).

1 Attach a cartridge (store-bought)

Getting started
tentatively.
Follow the cartridge’s instructions to
correctly attach it to the head shell, and
tighten the screws lightly.
 If the mounting screws are included in
the cartridge, use them.  Tighten the screw for cartridge.
 When playing SP records, use a cartridge
 Be careful not to allow the cartridge to
for SP records.
slip out of place.
 Use a commercially available mini flat
screwdriver (4 mm). Screw for cartridge
 Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.

Screw for
(Example) cartridge

Head Note
shell
 The head shell stand ( 08) can be used
Washers to store the head shell with the cartridge
Lead wire attached, or to store the head shell
temporarily removed to replace the cartridge
Cartridge
and the like. It allows you to prevent
Terminal
cartridge and/or stylus failure or trouble due
Stylus to head shell overturning.
 Depending on the cartridge type, attaching
the dust cover ( 13) when the head shell
is stored in the head shell stand with the
cartridge attached may cause the dust cover
(Lead wire) (Terminal)
Nuts to touch and break the cartridge. Be sure
Red  R+ (Red)
the head shell is not stored in the head shell
Green  R- (Green) stand when attaching the dust cover.
White  L+ (White)
Blue  L- (Blue)

Attaching the head shell

2 Adjust the overhang.
 Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.
3 Fit the head shell with the
cartridge into the tone arm.
 Move the cartridge to adjust the overhang Keep the head shell horizontal
in such a way that the stylus tip is at 52 and tighten the locking nut.
mm from the head shell mounting end, as
 Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.
shown in the figure below.
Locking nut

Head shell

Stylus tip 52 mm

09
Putting the player together (continued)

In order to prevent damage during shipping, some of the equipment has been disassembled.
Put the player together in the following order.

Attention
 Before setting up, put on the stylus guard to protect the stylus tip, return the tone arm to the
arm rest and fix it with the arm clamp.
 Do not connect the AC mains lead until set up is complete.
 When fitting the turntable, prevent foreign material from getting in between the main unit and
turntable.
 Do not touch or scratch the board.

Slipmat
 Front side
(Printed side):
Record mounting face
 Back side: Slip face

Slip sheet

Handle carefully as
Turntable this is heavy.

Balance weight
Board

Centre spindle

Head shell
10 ( 09)
 Before fitting the turntable Fitting the slipmat

1 Remove the magnet cover from

the turntable.
3 Lay the slipmat and slip sheet on
the turntable.
 There is a magnet and its cover on the  A record on the rotating turntable can
back side of the turntable. be stopped manually as well as rotated
Remove the magnet cover before fitting in reverse.

Getting started
to the main unit.  Laying a slip sheet on the turntable
changes the slip-cueing feel.
Back side of the turntable
Magnet cover Slipmat

Slip sheet
Fixing
Magnet screw

Attention
 Keep any magnetic-sensitive object such as Attention
a magnetic card and watch away from the
magnet.  When performing scratching (including reverse
 Prevent the turntable from hitting the main play), use a cartridge and stylus for DJs.
unit or falling off.
Prevent dust or iron powder from adhering
to the magnet on the back side. Attaching the balance weight
 Do not touch the fixing screws (three
locations) of the turntable. The rating
performance cannot be guaranteed if they 4 Attach the balance weight to the
rear of the tone arm.
are out of position.
Balance weight

Fitting the turntable

2 Slowly set the turntable on the

centre spindle.
Note
Attention  The inside of the balance weight is greased.
 Be careful when handling the turntable, as it
is heavy.
 Keep your fingers from being caught. To remove the turntable
 Wipe off fingerprints or dirt with a soft cloth.
As shown in
the figure on
the right, set
your fingers in
the two holes
on the turntable,
hold the centre spindle down
and remove the turntable upward.

11
Connections and installation
 Turn off all units and disconnect the AC mains lead from the socket before making any
connections.
 Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections are completed.
 Be sure to connect the PHONO earth lead. Otherwise mains hum may occur.
 Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.

1 Connect the PHONO cable and

PHONO earth lead to the PHONO
2 Connect the AC mains lead.
 Confirm the wattage of the AC outlet on
input terminals of the connected the connected equipment before using it
equipment. for this unit.
For the power consumption of this unit,
 You will not have adequate volume or
see the specifications. ( 23)
sound quality if the connected amplifier
has no PHONO input terminals.

Connecting to a pre-main amplifier or component system /

Connecting to a mixer

Back of main unit

Back of main unit Back of main unit

L
PHONO
EARTH
L L
PHONO PHONO
R EARTH EARTH

R R

PHONO OUT PHONO OUT

PHONO OUT

PHONO
PHONO earth lead PHONO
cable cable
AC mains lead
R L
R L R L
PHONO cable/
PHONO earth lead
To a household
R L mains socket

Audio mixer
PHONO

 Refer to the operating instructions of

the audio mixer sold separately.
Amplifier (not included)

Attention
 Tighten the PHONO earth terminal using a Phillips head screwdriver.

Note
 The operation switch does not separate entire unit from mains even if in “OFF“ position.
Remove the plug from the mains socket if you will not be using the unit for an extended period of
time. Place the unit so that the plug can be easily removed.

12
 Installation
Install the unit on a horizontal surface  Notes for installation
protected from vibrations.  Before you move the unit, turn the unit off,
Keep this unit as far as possible from speakers. pull out the power plug and disconnect all
 Adjusting the height to make the connected devices.
 Ensure the unit is not exposed to direct

Getting started
unit horizontal
sunlight, dust, humidity, and heat from a
heating appliance.
 This unit may pick up interference from a
radio if there is one nearby.
Keep the unit as far as possible from a radio.
Increases Reduces  Do not install the unit on a heat source.
the height the height  Avoid a place with large temperature variations.
 Avoid a place with frequent condensation.
Raise the main unit to turn the insulators and  Avoid an unstable place.
adjust the height.  Do not put an object on the unit.
 Clockwise (to the right hand) when seen  Do not install the unit in a confined space
from below: Reduces the height. such as a book shelf.
 Counter-clockwise (to the left hand) when  Install the unit at a position well away from
seen from below: Increases the height. walls or other devices to ensure effective
Attention heat radiation from the inside of the unit.
 Do not turn the insulators too far.  Make sure the installation location is
Doing so may cause them to come off or sufficiently strong to withstand the total
damage them. weight of the unit and system. ( 23)
 Note that the unit may be damaged by
cigarette smoke or moisture from an
Fit the dust cover ultrasonic humidifier.

 Condensation
1 While holding the dust cover
from both sides, put it in place by
Think of taking out a cold bottle from a
refrigerator. If you leave it in a room for a while,
aligning its four corners with the dewdrops will form on the bottle surface.
four corners of the unit. This phenomenon is called “condensation“.
 When removing, lift the dust cover  Conditions causing condensation
straight up.  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
 Condensation may damage the unit. If it
has occurred, turn the unit off and leave it
Attention until it adapts to the ambient temperature
(approximately 2 to 3 hours).
 Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix
it with the arm clamp before you attach or
detach the dust cover.
 Remove the dust cover while playing.
 Be sure the stylus light ( 19) is pressed down
when attaching the dust cover. If the dust
cover is attached with the stylus light raised, it
may touch the dust cover.
13
Adjustment

Horizontal balance Stylus pressure

Preparation Preparation
 Remove the stylus cover, taking care not  Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it
to damage the stylus, then release the arm with the arm clamp.
clamp.
 Lower the cue lever.
 Turn the anti-skating control to “0”.

1 Free the tone arm from the arm

rest and adjust horizontal balance
1 Turn the stylus pressure control
until “0“ comes to the centre line
by turning the balance weight. of the rear of the tone arm.
Hold the tone arm and turn the balance  Hold the balance
weight in the arrow direction to adjust weight still while Stylus pressure
control
the balance until the arm is approximately doing this.
horizontal. Hold here
 Take care not to to turn
Balance weight
allow the stylus tip
to touch the Hold here
turntable or main Balance weight
to turn
unit.

Centre line

Arm clamp
Arm clamp
Arm rest
Cue lever

Anti-skating control Note

 Refer to the user’s guide for your stylus for
the appropriate stylus pressure.
Balanced and the tone
arm is parallel to the
turntable.

The balance weight is

too far forward.

The balance weight is

too far back.

14
 Anti-skating

2 Turn the balance weight to adjust

to the appropriate stylus pressure
1 Turn the anti-skating control to
adjust it to the same value as the
for the cartridge. stylus pressure control.
 The stylus pressure control will turn

Getting started
together with the balance weight.
 Turn until the centre line points to the
appropriate stylus pressure.

Balance weight
Hold here
to turn
Turns
together

Centre line

Note
 For stylus pressures 3 g and above, adjust
anti-skating control to “3”.
 When performing scratching (including
reverse play), adjust the anti-skating control
depending on the scratch movements to
perform to reduce skating.

15
Adjustment (continued)

Tone arm height

Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you 
When you don’t know the cartridge
are using makes it necessary. height (H) or when you don’t use
Preparation the supplied head shell
 Put a record on the turntable. Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to
damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp.
1 Release the arm lock. Lower the cue lever, rest the stylus on the
record and adjust the height control until the
Arm lock tone arm and record are parallel.
 If the cartridge height (H) is too small to
(Released) (Locked) make them parallel to each other, add a
“cartridge spacer” (not supplied).

Parallel to a record

2 Adjust the height with the arm-

height control ring.
Adjust the arm height until the tone arm
becomes parallel to the record.

 Use the chart below as reference to find the

appropriate position mark for the height of 3 After arm height adjustment is
finished, lock the tone arm by
your cartridge.
turning the arm lock knob.
(For supplied head shell)
 Be sure to turn the arm lock knob to the
Cartridge height Height control end as shown in the figure below. You
(H) in millimeters position may need to apply some force to do so.
17 0
18 1
19 2
20 3
21 4
22 5
23 6
 Turn the arm-height
control ring to align
the position mark
with the index line.
0 to 6 mm are
marked on the arm-
height control ring. Attention
Index line  Be careful not to damage the stylus tip.
Arm-height control  Do not use the product with the arm lock
ring
released.
Note  For finer adjustment, use a level (not included)
 When performing scratching (including to adjust the arm height so that the cartridge
reverse play), adjust the arm-height control becomes parallel to a record.
ring depending on the scratch movements to
perform to reduce skating.

16
 Armlift height Operation settings
Allows for LED colour setting, reverse playback
Make an adjustment according to your setting, 78 rpm setting, torque setting and brake
cartridge if necessary. setting.
Turn the unit off and pull out the power plug.
Preparation Adjust as desired by setting the switches with
a fine Phillips head screwdriver and the like.

Getting started
 Put a record on the turntable.
ON
 Remove the stylus cover, taking care not OFF
ON

to damage the stylus, then release the arm Switch no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

clamp.
 Lift the cue lever and move the tone arm over

ON
LED

REV
78
TQ1
TQ2
BK1
BK2
the record.

1 Check the armlift height (distance

between the stylus tip and record LED colour setting
surface). Allows you to select red or blue for the colour of the
If adjustment is needed, go to strobe light, speed select buttons, pitch range select
button and RESET LED lamp.
step 2 .
Switch no.: 1 (LED)
 The armlift height is factory-adjusted to
Red OFF (Factory setting)
8 to 13 mm.
Blue ON

Reverse playback setting

Allows you to disable or enable reverse playback. ( 19)
Switch no.: 3 (REV)
REV disabled OFF (Factory setting)
REV enabled ON

78 rpm setting
Allows you to disable or enable 78 rpm. ( 19)
2 Return the tone arm to the arm
rest, clamp it with the arm clamp Switch no.: 4 (78)
78 rpm disabled OFF (Factory setting)
and while pressing the armlift 78 rpm enabled ON
down with your finger, turn the
screw to adjust the height. Torque setting
 Turning the screw clockwise lowers the Allows you to select from four levels of strength to
armlift. adjust the torque.
 Turning the screw anti-clockwise raises Switch no.: 5 (TQ1) Switch no.: 6 (TQ2)
the armlift. High ON ON
OFF ON
OFF (Factory setting) OFF (Factory setting)
Low ON OFF
Armlift screw
Armlift
Brake setting
Allows you to select from four levels of brake strength
to stop the turntable after [START-STOP] is pressed.
Arm clamp Switch no.: 7 (BK1) Switch no.: 8 (BK2)
High OFF ON
OFF (Factory setting) OFF (Factory setting)
ON OFF
Low ON ON
17
Playing records
Preparation
1 Put a record (not included) on the turntable.
2 Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp.

1 Turn [ON/OFF] to turn the unit on.

The strobe light comes on. 33-1/3 rpm is
2 Press [START-STOP].
The turntable starts revolving.
automatically selected and the indicator [33]
lights.

ヴヵモンヵ〔ヴヵヰヱ
ピピ フブ
ピピ
ɿヌプハフ
ɿチチピハピ
チチパ
ɿノチピハピ
テ Indicator

Strobe light

Attention
Do not press [START-STOP] when the turntable is removed.
If you have accidentally pressed [START-STOP]
 The indicator of the speed select button ([33] or [45]) starts blinking.
If it is blinking, turn [ON/OFF] to turn the unit off, fit the turntable and then turn [ON/OFF] to turn
the unit on.

EP record adaptor Centre spindle

1
4 · 5
1
2
2

2
Speed select buttons
Indicators
3
18
3 Press [RESET] to light the pitch
control RESET LED lamp.

To temporarily stop play
Lift the cue lever.
The unit plays at a preset pitch (33-1/3, 45  The stylus lifts off the record.
or 78 rpm) regardless of the [PITCH ADJ]  To start play again, lower the cue lever.
position.
 Fine adjustment to 
When play finishes
RESET LED pitch ( 20)  Lift the cue lever, return the tone arm to the
lamp arm rest and lower the cue lever.
RESET  Press [START-STOP].
ンユヴユヵ button
The electronic brake gently stops the
ヱリヵヤラチモュル
turntable.
 Turn [ON/OFF] to turn the unit off.
4 Lift the cue lever and move the
tone arm over the record.
 Clamp the tone arm with the arm clamp.
 Put the stylus cover back on (to protect the
stylus tip).


To light up the stylus
Cue lever The stylus tip is illuminated during play.

5 Lower the cue lever slowly.

The tone arm moves down slowly.
Stylus light

Play starts. Press the stylus light.

 The stylus light (white LED) rises up and
illuminates the stylus.
 Press down the stylus light to turn off the
light.


When playing EP records
 Press the speed select button [45] ([45]

To play in reverse lights).
 Enable reverse playback with the Reverse  Fit the EP record adaptor over the centre
playback setting ( 17). spindle.
 Simultaneously press the turntable speed
select button or buttons ([33], [45] or [33] 
When playing SP (78 rpm) records
back
Playing

and [45]) and [START-STOP] while the  Enable 78 rpm with the 78 rpm setting
turntable is rotating. ( 17).
 Reverse playback starts at the turntable
 Press the speed select buttons [33] and [45]
speed selected by pressing the speed select
at the same time (78 rpm: [33] and [45]
button or buttons.
 To return to normal playback, press [START- light).
STOP] again while pressing the turntable
speed select button or buttons. 
When using a record stabilizer
 Pressing [START-STOP] again after pressing (not included)
[START-STOP] during reverse playback starts
 See the instruction manual of the record
normal playback.
stabilizer.
 Simultaneously pressing the turntable speed
select button or buttons and [START-STOP]  Maximum weight: 1 kg
with the turntable stopped starts reverse
playback.
19
Pitch control (fine adjustment to pitch)

1 Press [RESET] to turn off the 

To measure pitch
RESET LED lamp. The four rows of strobe mirrors around
the edge of the turntable can assist you in
measuring pitch.
2 Press the pitch range select
button to select the pitch range. Strobe
mirrors
 [×2] light on: ±16 %
 [×2] light off: ±8 %

+6.4 % change in pitch when stationary

+3.3 % change in pitch when stationary
Normal turntable speed (33-1/3, 45 or 78 rpm)
3 While the turntable is revolving
when stationary
-3.3 % change in pitch when stationary
Slide [PITCH ADJ].
 Pitch can be adjusted between approx.
–8 % and +8 % or approx. –16 % and Attention
+16 % according to your selection. The strobe mirrors are lit by the strobe light
 The numbers represent approximate (LED lighting) synchronized with the precise
percentages for your adjustment. frequency of the digital control.
Always use this LED lighting to measure the
pitch.

Pitch range select

button Strobe light

RESET LED lamp

ɿヌプハフ
ɿチチピハピ
チチパ テ
ɿノチピハピ
Pitch ADJ control
ンユヴユヵ
RESET button
ヱリヵヤラチモュル


To reset pitch to the preset value
Press [RESET].
The RESET LED lamp lights and the pitch
immediately returns to a preset value regardless
of the [PITCH ADJ] position.
(33-1/3, 45 or 78 rpm)
 RESET LED on: Fixed to the preset value.
 RESET LED off: Can be adjusted with
[PITCH ADJ].

20
Maintenance

Care of the parts 
Moving the unit
Thoroughly clean dust off the stylus and Repackage the unit in the packaging it came
record. in.
 Take off the head shell with the cartridge and Keep the packaging materials after taking out
clean the stylus using a soft brush. the goods.
Brush from the base to the tip. If you no longer have the packaging, do the
 Use a record cleaner to keep your records following:
clean.  Take off the turntable and slipmat and
carefully wrap them.
 Remove the head shell and balance weight
from the tone arm and carefully wrap them.
 Clamp the tone arm with the arm clamp and
Head shell tape it in place.
terminals  Carefully wrap the main unit in a blanket or
paper.

Wipe the head shell terminals occasionally. Repackaging

Wipe the head shell terminals with a soft cloth
and fit the head shell to the tone arm.

Turn the amplifier volume down or turn the

amplifier off before fitting or removing the
head shell.
Damage to your speakers can occur if the head
shell is moved while the volume is turned up.


Cleaning the dust cover and
cabinet
Wipe the dust cover and cabinet with a soft
cloth.
Do not touch the board while cleaning.
Otherwise, the player may fail. Before repackaging,
remove the balance
When dirt is heavy, wring a wet cloth tightly to
weight and insert the
wipe the dirt, and then wipe it with a soft cloth.
tone arm support
 Do not use solvents including benzene, under the tone arm.
thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergent, a
chemical wiper, etc. This might cause the
back
Playing

exterior case to be deformed or the coating

to come off.
 Do not wipe the dust cover when it is in
place. Doing so may cause the tone arm to 
WEEE symbol
Maintenance

be attracted towards the dust cover as a

result of the generated static electricity. Disposal of the product outside the EU
Be sure the dust cover is removed while countries
playing a record. This symbol is valid within the EU
only.
Contact a local governmental office
or your dealer to confirm a right
manner of disposal.

21
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, contact your dealer.

No power.

 Is the AC mains lead plugged in?

Plug the mains lead in firmly. ( 12)

There is power but no sound.

Sound is weak.
 Are connections to the amplifier/receiver’s PHONO terminals correct?
Connect the PHONO cables to the amplifier’s PHONO input terminals. ( 12)

Left and right sounds are reversed.

 Are the stereo connection cable connections to the amplifier or receiver reversed?
Double check all connections. ( 12)
 Are connections of the head shell’s lead wires to the cartridge terminals correct?
Double check all connections. ( 09)

Humming is heard during play.

 Are there other appliances or their AC mains lead near the stereo connection cable?
Separate the appliances and their AC mains lead from this unit.
 Is the earth lead connected?
Make sure the earth lead is correctly connected. ( 12)

The indicator on the speed select button [33] or [45] blinks.

Perform the following operations when the indicator on the speed select button [33] or [45] blinks.
The symptom may be improved.
 Turn [ON/OFF] to OFF.
 Pull out the power plug, wait for three seconds, and then insert the plug again.
 Turn [ON/OFF] to ON and press [START-STOP] to rotate the turntable.
 If the indicator on the speed select button blinks again, check which one is blinking and contact our
service representative.

22
Specifications
General Tone arm section

Power supply AC 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Type Static Balance

Power 8.0 W (ON) Effective length 230 mm

consumption Approx. 0.2 W (OFF)
Overhang 15 mm
Dimensions 453 x 169 x 353 mm
(W×H×D) Tracking error Within 2° 32’
angle (at the outer groove of
Mass Approx. 9.6 kg 30 cm (12“) record)
Within 0° 32’
Operating 0 °C to +40 °C
(at the inner groove of
temperature
30 cm (12“) record)
range
Offset angle 22°
Operating 35 % to 80 % RH
humidity range (no condensation) Arm-height 0 – 6 mm
adjustment range
Turntable section
Stylus pressure 0 – 4 g (direct reading)
Type Direct drive manual
adjustment range
turntable
Head shell weight Approx. 7.6 g
Drive method Direct drive
Applicable 5.6 – 12.0 g
Motor Brushless DC motor
cartridge weight (without auxiliary weight)
Turntable platter Aluminum diecast range 14.3 – 20.7 g
Diameter: 332 mm (including the head shell)
Weight: About 1.8 kg
Shell terminal ø1.2 mm 4 pin terminal
(Including slipmat and slip
sheet)
Specifications are subject to change without
Turntable speeds 33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm notice.
(with switch 78 rpm)

Variable range ±8, ±16 %

pitch

Starting torque 0.18 N·m (1.8 kg·cm)

Build-up 0.7 s. from standstill to

characteristics 33-1/3 rpm

Braking system Electronic brake

Wow and flutter 0.025 % WRMS

Maintenance

23
Headquarter Address : Panasonic Corporation
Kadoma, Osaka, Japan
Importer for UK : Panasonic UK, a branch of
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RT
Authorized Representative in Europe : Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Panasonic Corporation
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

En

TQBM0819
© Panasonic Corporation 2022 S0122AK0