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- Page 1 TD 102 A BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG USER GUIDE MANUEL D’UTILISATION РУКОВОДСТВО ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ 使用手册...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Contents Before use Precautions for use Preparing the record player Connections Attaching the dust cover Names and functions of parts Notes about record styluses Handling records Adjusting the tracking force Basic operation Specifications 18 CONTENTS... -
Page 3: Before Use
Before use Thank you for choosing THORENS. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit. BEFORE USE... -
Page 4: Maintenance
Precautions for use Do not place anything on the dust cover. Objects on the cover might cause noise due to vibrations or fall off, especially during playing. Do not place the unit on an amplifier or any other device that generates heat. Doing so could cause discolora- tion, deformation or malfunction. -
Page 5: Preparing The Record Player
Preparing the record player Place the unit on a flat surface. The heights of this unit’s feet cannot be adjusted, so place it on a level surface. Place the rubber mat on the turntable platter. PREPARING THE RECORD PLAYER... -
Page 6: Connections
Connections 01. Analog audio output connectors (L/R) These output analog audio signals. The PHONO EQ switch setting changes the type of output signal. Use the included audio cable (or commercially-available ones) to connect other equipment to the output connectors of this unit. 02. -
Page 7: Standby/On Button
3. DC input connector After completing all other connections, connect the included AC adapter to this connector. Confirm that the power plug of the AC adapter is plugged into a power outlet. Do not use any AC adapter other than the one included. The included AC adapter has plugs that can be changed. -
Page 8: Attaching The Dust Cover
Attaching the dust cover Insert the hinges completely into the hinge holders at the left and right ends of the back of the main unit. Align the tops of the hinges with the dust cover hinge holders and insert them. Removing the dust cover Hold both edges of the dust cover and lift it slowly to remove it along with the hinges from the unit. -
Page 9: Names And Functions Of Parts
Names and functions of parts 1. Platter Place records centered on the platter. 2. Counterweight To properly balance the tonearm (Not an adjustable) 3. Tonearm lifter lever Use this lever to lower and raise the tonearm. 4. Tonearm holder To lock the tone arm in place when not in use. 5. -
Page 10: Notes About Record Styluses
Notes about record styluses If the stylus becomes bent (damaged), it will no longer be able to accurately trace the groove. Since a bent stylus could also damage records and cause malfunction, handle styluses carefully. Always use a commercially-available stylus cleaner to clean a stylus. Use of anything other than a stylus clean- er could damage the stylus. -
Page 11: Handling Records
Handling records Holding records When holding a record or removing it from its sleeve, avoid touching the grooves by holding the record by its label and edge with one hand or by holding it by its edge with both hands. Cleaning Fingerprints and dust on a record can cause noise and the sound to skip, as well as damage the record itself and the stylus. -
Page 12: Adjusting The Tracking Force
Adjusting the tracking force 01. Screw the counterweight (2) on the back of the arm. 02. Lower the lift lever (3) forwards so that the tonearm lowers. 03. Remove the needle guard, release the lock of the tonearm and move it between the support (4) and platter so that it can swing freely up and down. -
Page 13: Basic Operation
Basic operation Playing records Remove the protective cap from the cartridge stylus before using the turntable. 1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the back of the unit to turn it on. 2. Open the dust cover slowly. Be careful not to pinch your hand, for example, when opening and closing the dust cover. 3. - Page 14 When playback finishes When the tonearm reaches the lead-out groove of the record, it will automatically rise and return to the to- nearm holder, and the platter will stop turning. Starting playback from a track in the middle of the record 01.
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Page 15: Specifications
Turntable section Belt Drive Drive System DC Motor Motor Speed 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM Rotation Speed Variation ±2% Wow and Flutter 0.2% Signal-to-Noise Ratio 67dB or higher (A-weighted, 20kHz LPF) 60dB or higher (unweighted, 20kHz LPF) Platter Aluminum Die-cast Diameter of Platter 300mm Tonearm section...
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