Page 2 - Dear customer; Table of contents; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RQT7021 2 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product.For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructionscarefully. The illustrations and photograph in this manual are of the SL-1210M5G model. Table of contents Supplied accessories ................................................
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RQT7021 3 Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructionslisted below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed al...
Page 4 - Features; The direct drive produces high torque.; Preparation of the cartridge; Name; Controls
RQT7021 4 52 mm Features A masterpiece amongst turntables with a worldwide repu-tation.Highly accurate turntable speed maintained continuouslywith a quartz pitch control. • The [ ± 16/ ± 8] button can control a wide range between –8 % and +8 % and –16 % and +16 %. The [ ± 16/ ± 8] indicator LED illu...
Page 5 - Putting the player together; Connect the PHONO earth lead and stereo PHONO; Connections and installation; Connecting to an amplifier and AC power supply cord
RQT7021 5 1 Fit the turntable and turntable mat. Put the turntable on the center spindle and then lay the maton top. • Be very careful when putting the turntable on the main unit. The magnet on the bottom of the turntable is finely adjusted and sharp contact can cause it to move and lead to pooroper...
Page 6 - Adjusting the height of the insulators; Preparatory adjustments; Horizontal balance and stylus pressure; age the stylus, then release the arm clamp.; Adjust horizontal balance; Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it; Adjust stylus pressure
RQT7021 6 Connections and installation Connecting to an Audio Mixer (notincluded) • Disconnect all units from the power source before making any con- nections. • Reconnect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete. Installation • Install the unit on a horizontal surface prote...
Page 7 - Using the balance weight control; Armlift height; Preparation; Tone arm height; Fit the dust cover; Lock the arm after adjusting the height.
RQT7021 7 Preparatory adjustments Using the balance weight control Make note of the balance weight setting for your stylus cartridge,you can quickly change the stylus pressure without having to re-adjust the horizontal balance of the arm each time you remove andre-attach the stylus cartridge. Attach...
Page 8 - Playing records
RQT7021 8 When the player is to be used for scratch play. Use the disc slip sheet instead of the turntable mat. This enablesthe record to be easily moved during play. • Top (printed side): Lay the record on this side. • Bottom: Slippery side. For a different kind of slip Put the transparent sheet un...
Page 9 - Pitch control; To reset pitch to the preset value; Adjusting the turntable brake speed; Adjustments while using the unit
RQT7021 9 Pitch control Fine adjustment to the number of revolutions per minute. 1 Press [reset] to turn off the green LEDlight. 2 Press [ ± 16/ ± 8] to select the pitch. • When [ ± 16/ ± 8] is pressed once (up position), the [ ± 16] pitch indicator lights on the pitch control slider. • When [ ± 16/...
Page 11 - Specifications; Turntable section; Troubleshooting guide; Suggested remedy
RQT7021 11 Specifications Turntable section Type Quartz direct drive Manual turntable Drive method Direct drive Motor Brushless DC motor Turntable platter Aluminum diecast Diameter 33.2 cm (13-5/64") Mass 1.7 k g (3.74 lb.) Turntable speeds 33 1/3 r/min, 45 r/min Variable range pitch ± 8 %, ± 16...
Page 12 - Panasonic Canada Inc.
RQT7021-2Y M0203TK2124 En Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler DriveMississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.ca Panasonic Consumer ElectronicsCompany, Division of PanasonicCorporation of ...