Technics SL-1200MK5 Turntable - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
The turntable lights are flickering?
then probably your on/off switch has died and these are easy to get and easy to remove, but then your platter can't walk good neither and does your on/off switch feels the same then before? The other possibility is the piece off plastic which pushes to what you called clicker can also be broken or worn. Both are real easy to replace and costs nothing so iwould order them and replace them both and a how to you can see on your manual, but on youtube you can find enough, it's an 5 minute job. Opening the unit costs most time, but they are that inexpensive, that replacing both at ones is the best solution and order the bearing with it, Two dollars orso. But first watch two video's, then you see how easy it it is.
greetings richard
9/29/2014 4:19:00 PM •
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My mk5's lights blink when I press the start button?
May i ask which lights you mean, also the pitch? And does after that everything works fine?... then i don't see a problem to be honest. But i'll check my mk5(refurbished really everything only i'm busy with the tone arm wire rewiring, so i can't move it.But now is the time to replace your capacitors for better then standard ones, if you see how old they are and replacing the potentiometres and main wires etc. almost 15 years old. The so calles refurbushing by the often one person stores is a waste of monet, just do it yourself.
Greetings richard and i'll come back on the subject, when the table is ready.
9/29/2014 4:04:39 PM •
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110volts plugged in to 220volts
In a normal world it will cost you your powersupply , or do younwant a 110v unit use in an earopean unit. Buy a connector which turns the 220v into 110 v and real good once aint cheap , but you need a good one, since the psu in the technics are weak
9/21/2014 10:22:37 AM •
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Replaced old red led strobes with new blue led
It could be many different issues. Make sure you put then in correctly, as there is only one correct way. There is an Anode and a Cathode. Could be no voltage to them, or dozens of other issues. For more information, or should you have any further questions, please visit my website at audioservicecinic.com. You may contact me through the website. Thank you.
12/17/2013 2:58:25 AM •
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Blown Fuse
The fuses for this model are located underneath the turntable platter. You can replace this yourself, however, please be sure to disconnect the unit from it's power source before proceeding. You will have to remove the metal turntable platter, exposing a black protective cover. Remove the cover, and you'll see the main PC Board. There are 2 fuses on the lower left side. Pull the fuses and take them to your local electronics store, or order online @ www.1200s.com. IF your unit does NOT have any fuses, then your transformer is damaged, and will need to be replaced by a qualified technician. Also, the fuses are only meant to circumvent small changes in electrical current. Many times, these voltage surges, will fry the fuses and the transformer. So if after you replace the fuses, it still doesn't power up, you will need to also have the transformer replaced.
Good Luck!
1/4/2013 10:20:39 PM •
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Hi,
there is a hissing sound coming from my
I've used an 'RF isolator' or 'ground loop isolator' to remove hiss
Its essentially a $20 1:1 transformer (ie no transforming) with RCA ins and outs.
I got mine from Radio Shack (now called the source i guess).
Takes out all kinds of hums and hisses.
I hope that helps.
3/13/2011 12:04:18 PM •
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Only getting sound from one speaker i think the
Check all cables. They do accumulate dirt/resistance after time. Try spinning RCA connector (round connectors) at receiver/amp. Also check all wiring that leads to speaker that is not working. Does it work on other inputs? Radio, CD etc... if not check that balance hasn't been bumped or adjusted (I know... but I have to ask)
3/1/2011 11:47:16 AM •
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Technics SL-1200MK5 voltage or fuse problem
To change it from the 110 to 220 the switch is under the turntable platter. Put your fingers in the 2 holes under the slip matts and pull up evenly. It may be a little hard but it will come off. As for the fuse...its inside the deck. Unscrew the feet and all the screws. the black rubber part will come off. Good luck!
4/28/2010 5:58:58 PM •
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I recently purchased a used Technics 1200-MK2
sound like the pitch has been tampered with.
Right you felling confer dent if so get your self a Philips screwdriver switch the deck off & unplug it under the slip mat there are two big holes put your fingers in them then twist & pull the platter off its always a mission because of the magnetic brakes.
when you've got it off undo the 5 screws that hold the plastic cover on, then you'll see a circuit board on the top right hand side which has 2 pot one named BRAKE the other PITCH adjust the PITCH anticlockwise until it's slot is pointing up straight put it all back together but dont put the screws back in just yet.
test it first if it's still not right repeat this proses untill you nail it.
GOOD LUCK if you get stuk e-mail me
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9/8/2009 9:26:54 PM •
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IT DOESNT SEND ANY SIGNAL.... NEW NEDDLE BUT STILL
HELLO!
OK! This sounds like a faulty cartridge or wiring. Borrow another cartridge if possible and if the problem still persists it could be the wiring inside the unit which goes from the arm into the deck and connects to the phono cables - a multi meter is a great tool to have around! Check the continuity from the headshell wiring to the phono plugs also check headshell wires for continuity.
NOTE: Cartridges DO go faulty - strange as it may seem!
ALL THE BEST!
7/22/2009 9:30:20 AM •
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