Panasonic EPCU1200 Operating Guide
Method of use
Insert the headshell into the end of the tone arm
and fasten the locking nut.
Adjust the stylus pressure.
The optimum stylus pressure for this stylus is 2 grams.
Set the horizontal balance of the tone arm to zero (0), then set
the stylus pressure to the correct value.
• Sound is distorted or the stylus jumps if the recording level
Set the horizontal balance of the tone arm to zero (0), then set
the stylus pressure to the correct value.
• Sound is distorted or the stylus jumps if the recording level
on the record is high or if the player is used in a cold room.
Increase the stylus pressure if this occurs.
Increase the stylus pressure if this occurs.
• Increase the stylus pressure for scratch play if the stylus
jumps.
• Overly increasing the stylus pressure can cause the cartridge
body to touch the record. Reduce stylus pressure if this
occurs.
occurs.
Locking nut
Headshell
18 (0.71 in.)
23 (0.91 in.)
9.5 (0.37 in.)
18
(0.71 in.)
12.7
(0.5 in.)
M2.6
52 mm (2.05 in.)
Overhang gauge
(Included with SL-1200 series
turntables)
(Included with SL-1200 series
turntables)
Stylus tip
(Wire)
Red
Green
White
Blue
Red
Green
White
Blue
(Terminal)
R+(Red)
R–(Green)
L+(White)
L–(Blue)
R+(Red)
R–(Green)
L+(White)
L–(Blue)
Cartridge dimensions
(millimeters)
(millimeters)
B
A
C
D
Headshell
weight
weight
Stylus tip
Mounting screw
Headshell
(Included with SL-1200 series
turntables)
(Included with SL-1200 series
turntables)
Wire
Cartridge
Terminal
Replacing the stylus
Replace the stylus with part no. EPS-1200CS when necessary.
• Replace the stylus after about 500 hours of use.
Remove the stylus from the cartridge.
Insert the new stylus (with the stylus cover attached)
into the cartridge.
Ensure the stylus is firmly in place.
Attaching the cartridge
( e.g.,when using with SL-1200 series turntables )
Use the screws to attach the included headshell
weight and cartridge to your headshell.
• Remove the stylus (with the stylus cover attached) from
the cartridge to protect the stylus tip.
• Connect the headshell's wires to the cartridge’s termi-
nals, following the color or symbol coding.
• Reinsert the stylus (with the stylus cover attached) after
attaching the cartridge.
Ensure the stylus is firmly in place.
Ensure the stylus is firmly in place.
Adjust the facing and overhang.
• Change the facing of the cartridge so it is straight on the
headshell.
• Adjust the overhang so the stylus tip is 52 mm from the
plug.
Use the overhang gauge included with SL-1200 series turn-
tables to adjust the correct 15-mm overhang for this series.
Use the overhang gauge included with SL-1200 series turn-
tables to adjust the correct 15-mm overhang for this series.
• If the cartridge is fitted to a different kind of tone arm or
player, consult the appropriate manual for adjustment
instructions.
instructions.
Tighten the screws firmly.