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RQT7018
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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 kg (3.74 lb.)
Turntable speeds 33 1/3 r/min, 45 r/min
Variable range pitch ±8 %
Starting torque 1.5 kg·cm (1.3 lb·in)
Build-up characteristics 0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 r/min
Braking system Electronic brake
Wow and flutter 0.01 % WRMS
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0.025 % WRMS (JIS C5521)
±0.035 % peak (IEC 98A Weighted)
Rumble –56 dB (IEC 98A Unweighted)
–78 dB (IEC 98A Weighted)
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This rating refers to turntable assembly alone, excluding effects
of record, cartridge or tonearm, but including platter. Measured
by obtaining signal from built-in frequency generator of motor
assembly.
Tonearm section
Type Universal
Effective length 230 mm (9-1/16")
Arm height adjustment range 0 – 6 mm
Overhang 15 mm (19/32")
Effective mass 12 g (without cartridge)
Offset angle 22°
Friction Less than 7 mg (lateral, vertical)
Tracking error angle
Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30 cm (12") record)
Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30 cm (12") record)
Stylus pressure adjustment range 0– 4 g
Applicable cartridge weight range 3.5 – 13 g
11 – 20.5 g (including headshell)
(with auxiliary weight) 9.5 – 13 g
17 – 20.5 g (including headshell)
(with shell weight) 3.5 – 6.5 g
11 – 14 g (including headshell)
Headshell weight 7.5 g
General
Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 13.5 W
Dimensions (W
××
××
×H
××
××
×D) 45.3 × 17.2 × 35.5 cm
(17-27/32" × 6-25/32" × 13-31/32")
Mass 12 kg (26.4 Ib)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in
the chart do not solve the problem:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the
website (http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an
authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Probable cause(s)
Is the AC power supply cord plugged in?
Are connections to the amplifier/receiver’s
PHONO terminals correct?
Are the stereo connection cable connections
to the amplifier or receiver reversed?
Are there other appliances or their AC power
supply cords near the stereo connection
cable?
Is the earth lead connected?
Suggested remedy
Plug the cord in firmly.
Connect the stereo pin cables to the amplifier’s
PHONO terminals.
Double check all connections.
Separate the appliances and their AC power
supply cords from this unit.
Make sure the earth lead is correctly con-
nected.
Reference
page(s)
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Problem
No power.
There is power but no sound.
Sound is weak.
Left and right sounds are re-
versed.
Humming heard during play.