High pitched singing

You are likely playing a 33 rpm record while the turntable is set to 45 rpm. You need to find the speed control and adjust it to the media you are playing.

I'll assume the record played like Chipmunks as well? I believe this is a belt driven turntable. The belt is probably riding over the top ridge of the pulley. Get to the area where the belt is accessible. I think you'll see I'm right. If so, just push the belt back down, and revolve the platter, by hand, 3 or 4 times. Once that's done, check the belt to make sure it is still riding in the middle of the pulley.

the anti-skate is set wrong, this stops the arm skatting on to the label in the middle of the record & destroying your stylus tip.

It sounds like it's running too fast! If it is a belt drive model you must have got it set up wrong.

More than likely the pitch needs to be calibrated. Although not very hard, I would suggest getting this done by a professional, as it does require opening up your turntable.

Here are instructions - TECHNICS PITCH CALIBRATION

If you cannot perform this, then find yourself a good technician who knows what they are doing.

If this does not work, more than likely either your pitch control, the pitch gain, or one of the IC's need to be replaced - at this stage, only a qualified service tech can help you.

Good luck!


- OPTiC
Master Tech
Digital Analog Therapy
Technics Repair : Technics Turntable Parts

You can try adjusting the pitch's gain, which is located on the pitch control circuit board. Only problem is that you'll have to take apart your turntable in order to get to that section (its on the bottom).

If that does not work, your pitch might be bad, or one of the main circuit drive IC's might be bad.

Hope this helps some.

- OPTiC
Master Tech, 1200s.com
Technics Parts : DJ Repair

The pitch pots have been altered.
there located under the platter & cover on the main circuit board.it's a peace of **** to sort them.
if you help e-mail me [email protected]

Turntables require amplification, they have very low output on their own. If your Sherwood has an Aux input try using that, older receivers often had a built-in pre-amp on the aux jack. You can obtain a stand alone pre-amp for less than $50, I use one from mcm, #40-630.

I removed the turntable belt and reinstalled it. Now, the 33rpm albums turn at the speed they should. Thanks

That is a strange issue. Not sure what could be causing this. Are you describing your issue correctly. Or do the records sound warped? If they sound warped, check to make sure that your voltage setting is set correctly for your area (115V or 220V). This is a switch located underneath your turntable platter. Just make sure you power off your unit before making the switch.

If this is not the issue, then I have no clue what you are talking about, as I've never hear about this on a 1200 turntable, and I work on them for a living.

Please be even more specific, or if you can, give us a call here @ the shop, and maybe play a record for us. Perhaps we can walk you through it over the phone. 1.877.357.7677 ext 1

- DJPROLAB