5. SL-1200MK2
• FEATURES
Total quartz locked continuous pitch adjustment Y o u can then clearly see the spaces between the selections
±8% on the record, and cue the arm exactly where you want it.
Quartz-phase-locked control means almost perfect accuracy The illuminator can then be pushed back down into the
of turntable rotation. base.
But w i t h most quartz turntables, this accurate control
circuit must be cut out when the pitch control is employed. High sensitivity, low mass, gimbal suspension
With the S L - 1 2 0 0 M K 2 , however, pitch is variable con- tonearm
tinuously (analogically) by up to ±8% under total quartz- The highly sensitive tonearm features a genuine gimbal
locked control. The pitch is controlled w i t h a large sliding suspension, the rotational center of which is precisely
lever, located to the right of the turntable platter. defined at one point. Bearings are finished to a tolerance of
Four lines of platter markings are also provided indicating ±0.5 microns. This and the extra-closeness of pivot center
+6%, +3.3%, 0% (exact rated speed) and - 3 . 3 % change to the bearings, result in the minimal friction of 7 mg
f r o m rated speed. (0.007 g) for both horizontal and vertical movement. Add
to this the low 12-gram effective tonearm mass (including
Aluminum diecast cabinet and special heavy rubber
headshell, w i t h o u t cartridge) and you have a tonearm com-
base material provide acoustic isolation patible with the wide range of compliances found in today's
The effects of external vibrations are dramatically reduced
cartridges. If you choose a popular high compliance MM
in the turntable by this new turntable construction.
cartridge, the low range resonance frequency will appear in
The turntable base is precision-made aluminum diecast.
the correct area to avoid warp frequencies of records, but
A n d the underside of the main base is made of a heavy
w i t h o u t entering the low end of the audio spectrum. This
rubber material (special one-piece molding) which has
tonearm is provided with a computer designed, light-weight,
excellent vibration resistance and absorbing characteristics.
high-rigidity headshell made of single-piece diecast aluminum
The turntable platter is also vibration-damped with special-
to resist partial vibration. The universal design allows head-
ly fabricat rubber matting in the underside along with the
shell interchangeability. Contacts are gold-plated.
thick turntable sheet (rubber mat). Four targe-size insulating
feet also help to absorb unwanted vibrations. Helicoid tonearm height adjustment
These features make SL-1 200MK2 ideal for use with extra- A r m height is adjustable within a range of 6 mm to accom-
high sound pressure levels. modate varying cartridge dimensions. Adjustments are done
w i t h a precision-made helicoid.
High torque for fast starts
The integral rotor/platter motor delivers 1,5kgcm (1.3lbin) Other fine features
starting torque. This high torque gives very quick starts • Quick stops are achieved w i t h a fully electronic braking
enabling the platter to reach 33-1/3 rpm w i t h i n 0.7 s. (a system.
quarter of a t u r n ) . This is a big advantage in many profes- • A strobe illuminator is provided. The stroboscope is con-
sional applications where fast cueing is a necessity. trolled by the extremely stable quartz oscillator, rather
than potentially unstable AC line frequency.
Stylus illuminator for low-light conditions
• Power on/off control built-into strobe illuminator for
Y o u ' l l appreciate the stylus illuminator when you are using
ease-of-operation.
the turntable under low-light conditions. The illuminator
• Soft-touch start-stop switch allowing precision control
can be hidden in the turntable base, should you need it,
capability without the annoyance of accidental operation.
simply push a button and it will pop up gently and cast a
• Technics integral rotor/platter motor construction with
beam of light across the disc in the area traversed by the
full cycle detection FG.
tonearm.
Cross section of SL-1200MK2
Heavy rubber
Fig. 17
6. )MK2 SL-1200MK2
ADJUSTMENTS
Pitch control {fine adjustment of speed) (See Figs. Adjustment of the tonearm height (See Fig. 22.)
18 and 19.) The height of the tonearm can be adjusted up to 6 m m , and
When the pitch control knob is located at the center of the a scale is provided on the adjust ring tn 0.5 mm increments.
position after turning on the power, the green LED indicator Be sure to set the proper arm height using the adjust ring
is lit showing the operating condition for the predetermined scale and referring to the table.
speed (either 33-1/3 or 45 rpm). The pitch control is variable
in a range of 0-~±8%. Height of cartridge (mm) Scale reading on the arm-height
(H) adjust ring
Adjustment should be done on the basis of indicator scale.
15 0
Figures on the indicator show approximate percentages for
16 1
variable pitch control
17 2
When the strobe dots in 4 stages marked at the peripheral
18 3
edge of the turntable appear to be stationary, variation of
19 4
individual pitches is shown. (See Fig. 19.J
20 5
Note: 21 6
The strobe-illumination of this unit employs a strobe-illu-
minator LED synchronized w i t h the precise quartz fre- For example, if the cartridge height is 17.5 m m , the arm-
quency. height adjust ring should be positioned at the intermediate
For fine adjustment of the turntable speed, be sure to location between 2 and 3 on the scale. (See Fig, 22.)
effect the adjustment according to the LED illumination. Caution:
The LED illumination is not synchronized with fluorescent Be sure to lock the tonearm by turning the arm lock knob
lamps. in the direction indicated by the arrow after finishing the
height adjustment for the tonearm.
Adjustment of arm-lift height {See Figs. 20 and 21.)
The arm-lift height (distance between the stylus tip and Lubrication (See Fig. 23.)
record surface when cueing lever is raised) has been A p p l y 2 or 3 drops of oil once after every 2000 hours'of
adjusted at the factory before shipping to approximately operation.
8-13mm. The time interval is much longer than that for conventional
If the clearance becomes too narrow or too wide, turn the type motors (200-500 hours).
adjustment screw clockwise or counterclockwise, while Please purchase original o i l . (Part number is SFWO 010.)
pushing the arm lift d o w n .
Clockwise rotation
—distance between the record and stylus tip is decreased.
Counterclockwise rotation
—distance between the record and stylus tip is increased.
Note:
As the adjusting screw has hexagonal head, be sure to make
the adjustment while depressing the arm lift, or the screw
will not move freely.
Also be sure that the hexagonal head retracts correctly into
the arm lift when the latter is released.
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POWER SWITCH
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Braking
adjustment-
Adjustment of
pitch control
± 0 % (Pitch)
Pitch Adjustment
(GAIN)
D201, 202
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PITCH LOCK SWITCH SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH
PITCH CONTROL VOLUME STRC
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I M P O R T A N T SAFETY NOTICE
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SAFETY.
WHEN S E R V I C I N G IT IS :ESSENTîAL T H A T O N L Y M A N U F A C T U R E R SPECIFIED PARTS BE USED FOR T H E CRITICS
COMPONENTS IN T H E S H A D E D A R E A S OF THE S C H E M A T I C .
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WITCH D204 0205 STYLUS-ILLUMINATOR
STROBE ILLUMINATOR
NOTO:
1. S 2 0 1 : Speed selector switch (33-1/3 r.p.m,) in 6 S601 : Power switch in " O N " position.
" O N " position, (push conditionl 7, The drive circuit IC voltage and wave form are not
2. S202; Speed selector switch (45 r.p.m.) in " O F F " indicated In side the schematic diagram.
position, [not-push condition} 8. Indicated voitege values are the standard values for
3. S203: Start/Stop switch in " O F F " position, (not- the unit measured by DC electronic circuit tester
push condition) [high impedance) with thé chassis taken as
4. S 3 0 1 : Pitch lock switch in " O N " position, (center standard. Therefore, there may exist some errors in
position) the voltage values, depending on the internal im-
[8] 5. S 4 0 1 : Stylus-illuminator switch in " O F F " position. pedance of the DC circuit tester.
10. • TROUBLE SHOOTING
Power switch doesn't Power circuity check NO F1,S601,T1
(A)
operate • TP5 - 20V D 1 , Q1 ~ Q 3
Reference voltage circuity check NO Q1 ~ Q 3
(B) It doesn't rotate
• TP5 - 20V D2
/ S t a r t / S t o p switch N YES
V "push" /
Control circuity check
NO IC201
• Check voltage and wave X201
I
form at IC201
YES
Drive circuity check NO
• Check voltage and wave IC101
I
form at IC101
YES
Check voltage on Q201 NO
Q201
• Base voltage - 10V
Reference voltage circuity check NO
(C)l Runaway operation 1 „ Q1 ~ Q 3
J * • TP5 - 20V D2
YES
Control circuity check NO
• Check voltage and wave IC201
form at IC201
YES
< t
Drive circuity check NO
• Check voltage and wave IC101
formatlC101
YES
FG circuity check NO Q203,
• Check voltage on Q203 FG coil
Turntable rotates Control circuity check NO X201
(D) abnormally • Check voltage and wave IC201
form at IC201
YES
Pitch control circuity check NO IC301
• • Check voltage and wave IC302
form at IC301, IC302
Speed changeover is Speed select circuity check NO IC201
(E)
defective • TP 13 - 3.4V S 2 0 1 , S 202
•TP14-0V D 2 0 1 , D202
Strobe not Check voltage at TP28 and TP29 NO Q202
(F) • TP28 - 18.4V
illuminating D203~D206
• TP29-9.6V
na