Technics SL-1350 Direct Drive Turntable

it is not a computer or PC so moved YAH/
it is home stereo sound turntable .from RADIO SHACK.
that that is easy seen it vast times back in the 60s.

1. the pickup cartridge the needle there is packed in lint clean it .
2. if not that , the tracking pressure is set wrong, RTM.
3. if not that the tracking arm is binding find where and correct that.
4. the needle is bad. (or its cartridge.

the manuals says, not adjustable, making this turntable junk class.
Ive owned many and this is junk.
that failures is pure mechanics, only.
here is mine, a real TT (note the brand)

https://imboldn.com/technics-sl-1200g-direct-drive-turntable/

note tracking controls full .
after a new cartridge upgrade that ways less it must be re calibrated for pressure and tracking. or fails.

First, I'm not a Technics tech.
* Normally I would suggest to check for warranty, but this unit is outdated.
* Try to contact ; https://www.technics.com/us/support/
*** The following is for information only.***
* The following vid shows the speed switch on the left. If it's not tracking then there may be a problem in the selector switch, sync tracking, or motor drive.
* You may want to check the "window" or sensor of the the speed sync light (the orange light). Wipe down the lamp and the peep hole where the sensor is located (on or near the lamp)
* Wipe down the outer edge of the turn table to clean the metal "dots" or "bars" on the rim. This is what the sensor reads to determine speed.
* Speed controls and direct drive turntable are not customer serviced parts (other than replacement of the component).
* Example of play; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUaywfmnvt0
* Closer look at auto play feature; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7RURSnbSz4
* SL-1510 Mk2 repair; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unf0rtQI0Us
* SL-1900 repair; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0HTskP4Wak
* SL-1210 repair; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKpQ3j6WzXQ
* SL-23 repair;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTTLkQosBzc
* Repeating Return problem; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tel1eKu9YI
* SL-1200 Speed changes(sync); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVws5t25XPk
* SL-1300 Speed problem; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Dg-S0QPaek
* SL-1200 Very DEEP level repair; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEvOpKsJMRo

Aloha, ukeboy57

Two Speed Direct Drive Fully Automatic Turntable with linear tracking ... Technics SL-L3 / SLL3 owners manual, service manuals and schematics are for ... www.vinylengine.com/library/technics/sl-l3.shtml

hope this will be of help

Hi, most likely a worn stylus or the tracking weight is set too lightly. Adjust the balance weight at the back end of tonearm forward slightly. If no weight adjustment available put a very small coin on the end of tonearm above the stylus. [email protected]

Hi, could just be platter not fitted hard down on spindle. I suggest you remove the platter and place it upon a dead flat surface to check to see that the platter is flat. If it is flat refit to turntable ensuring it is hard down on the spindle. If bent discard and replace with new platter.Platters can be ordered for all model 1200/1210 from [email protected]

The anti skate adjustment. And if you scratch @ all....move the weight all the way in and take off the little extra one that screws in on the back. Also a great tracking needle is a M44G.

There should be an "anti-skate" adjustment to control the arm moving across the record. It is possible that lubrication has stiffened up as well. This unit may need a general overhaul/cleaning.

Dan

Are you sure you have a Technics SL1200MK2 Direct Drive Turntable? If so, then there is a major problem with the drive system. This can only be diagnosed and repaired by a qualified technician.

If your turntable is not the Techics SL1200MK2, and you have no idea what turntable you have, look at the model's label, if it says BELT DRIVE - this is the reason why it drags to pick up speed. If it says DIRECT DRIVE, then take it to a service center for repair.

- OPTiC
The ORIGINAL 1200 TECHNICIAN.

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the pitch is just the speed, adjust to your liking.

"How do I adjust tracking pressure and anti skate?
If you are lucky enough to have these two adjustments here's how: Move tracking force counter weight till needle suspends/hovers above record. then rotate numbers to zero. (this is zero grams pressure on record) then rotate weight AND numbers to recommended tracking pressure for your needle usually 1.5 to 3 grams is average. Then rotate anti skate to be equal. That should get you there. If you still have adjustment related distortion then it may be time for a new needle.
NOTE: Anti skate is adjusting side to side pressure WITHIN GROOVE of record. Tracking pressure is how hard the needle is pushing down inside the groove." from
turntableneedles.com/FAQs_ep_33.html

lots of crackles are caused by crummy records and needles. to some small degree are unavoidable no matter what, but above all the records must be clean.

someday the manual may show up for free here
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/technics/sl-b2.shtml

thats good..