Direct Drive Turntable System / SL-1200GAE, SL-1210GAE, SL-1200G, SL-1210G, SL-1200GR, SL-1210GR, SL-1200GR2, SL-1210GR2, SL-1200MK7, SL-1210MK7, SL-1200MK7R, SL-1210MK7R, SL-1200M7L, SL-1200M7B

GENERAL QUESTIONS

No power.

  • Is the AC mains lead plugged in? Plug the mains lead in firmly.

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 terminals.

Left and right sounds are reversed.

  • Are the stereo connection cable connections to the amplifier or receiver reversed? Double check all connections.
  • Are connections of the head shell's lead wires to the cartridge terminals correct? Double check all connections.

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.

The Strobe light or the LED indicator blinks.

  • Perform the following operation when the strobe light or the LED indicator blinks. The symptom may be improved.
  1. Turn [ON/OFF] to OFF.
  2. Pull out the power plug, wait for three seconds, and then insert the plug again.
  3. Turn [ON/OFF] to ON and press [START-STOP] to rotate the turntable.
  • If the strobe light or the LED indicator blinks again, check which one is blinking and contact our service representative.

While playing record, the turntable revolves with a gently wavy motion.

  • Remove the turntable and clean the centre spindle, and then fit the turntable again. It might be improved.