PANASONIC SL1200MK5
Owner's Manual

Features
A masterpiece amongst turntables with a worldwide reputation. Highly accurate turntable speed maintained continuously with a quartz pitch control.
�The pitch can be varied throughout the range maintaining perfect accuracy. �Pitch can be instantly reset to the rated speed (33 1/3 or 45 r/min) with the reset button.

Controls

The direct drive produces high torque.
�Wow and flutter below 0.01 %. Starting torque of 1.5 kg-cm enabling the turntable to reach 33 1/3 r/min in 0.7 seconds. �Smooth stops are achieved with a fully electronic braking system. The braking speed can be adjusted with the brake speed control knob.
-8 6 4 2 +8 2 6 4 +8

Tone arm with gimbal suspension
�Using the balance weight control measurement units on the tone arm, you can quickly change stylus pressure settings to the appropriate pressure. �Stylus skipping can be reduced using horizontal weight control for scratch play. �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.
�A light illuminates the stylus.

No. Name Reference page(s) EP record adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Turntable base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turntable mat (Or disc slip sheet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strobe mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power switch (power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strobe light, pilot lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Start-stop button (start-stop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speed select buttons (33, 45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shell stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arm-height control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Balance weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stylus pressure control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arm lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti-skating control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cue lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arm clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arm rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tone arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pitch indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pitch control (pitch adj.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reset button (reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locking nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stylus light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stylus light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 5 5 9 8 8 8 8 4 7 5 6 7 6 6 6 6 5 9 9 8 5 5 8 8

Preparation of the cartridge

1

Attach a cartridge (not included).
Follow the cartridge�s instructions to correctly attach it to the head shell. �Use the included shell weight when using a light cartridge (3.5 to 6.5 grams).

Screws Head shell Shell weight Lead wire Terminal Cartridge Stylus

2

Adjust the overhang.

Fit the included overhang gauge to the head shell. Adjust the overhang and facing of the cartridge and tighten the screws. �Line the stylus tip up with the end of the gauge. �The cartridge should be parallel on the shell head. Screws

Overhang gauge Stylus tip

52 mm

4
RQT7018