TD 850 - DJ Equipment THORENS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	DJ Turntable
Drive System	Belt drive
Motor	Fully electronically regulated AC synchronous motor
Speeds	33 ⅓ and 45 rpm, electronically selectable
Platter	300 mm diameter, 4 kg, non-magnetic
Tonearm	Thorens TP 300 or TP 250 with VTA adjuster
Anti-skating	Magnetic, adjustable
Automatic Functions	None
Signal Lead Capacitance	120 pF
Power Supply	External PS 800 power pack, AC/AC adaptor, 115/230V
Dimensions (W x D x H)	420 x 350 x 165 mm
Weight	22 kg
Colors Available	Aluminum, black
Warranty	2 years (with warranty card registration)
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Construction Material	High-quality metal and components
User Manual Languages	English, others available on request

Frequently Asked Questions - TD 850 THORENS

How do I set up the turntable properly?

Place the included spike plates on the desired location. Put the chassis on top and adjust the height with the spikes until level. Then install the platter, belt, and felt mat. Connect the motor cable to the PS800 and the AC/AC adaptor. Ensure the ON/OFF switch is off before connecting.

How do I adjust the tracking force?

Set the anti-skating knob to zero. With the cartridge mounted, adjust the counterweight so the tonearm floats with the stylus 1mm above the record. Then rotate the tracking force knob to the specified value from the cartridge manufacturer, typically the upper end of the recommended range.

What is anti-skating and how do I set it?

Anti-skating compensates for the inward pull on the tonearm. Set the bias knob to the same number as the tracking force. For most moving magnet cartridges, 1-1.5g is suitable; for moving coil, 1.5-2g. This setting is not critical.

How do I change the belt?

Remove the felt mat and platter. Gently remove the old belt from the motor pulley and platter. Place the new belt around the platter first, then stretch it over the motor pulley. Ensure it is not twisted. Reinstall the platter and mat.

Why does the turntable not turn at 45 rpm?

The PS800 has overload protection. You must let the turntable run at 33 rpm first before switching to 45 rpm. If you switch directly, the turntable will not spin at 45 rpm. Switch to 33, wait a moment, then select 45.

What type of cartridge can I use?

The turntable accepts standard moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) cartridges. The tonearm is compatible with most cartridges. Adjust the tracking force and anti-skating according to the cartridge specifications.

How do I clean and maintain the turntable?

Keep the turntable in a dry, dust-free environment. Clean the platter and mat with a soft cloth. The stylus should be cleaned with a dedicated brush. Avoid touching the belt with oily fingers. Periodic belt replacement may be needed after years of use.

What is the warranty coverage?

Thorens offers a 2-year manufacturer warranty from the purchase date, provided the warranty card is returned within 4 weeks. Otherwise, the warranty is 12 months. It covers defects in materials and workmanship but not damage from misuse, transport, or external forces. Tone arm and pickup warranty is from their respective manufacturers.

Can I use the turntable outdoors?

No, the turntable is designed for indoor use only. Avoid water or humidity near the turntable or power supply. Use it in a closed room with stable temperature and humidity.

How do I connect the tonearm cables?

Use the supplied RCA cable (blue). Plug white into left channel and red into right channel on the back of the turntable behind the tonearm. If using a non-Thorens tonearm, refer to its manual. For Thorens TP 250 or TP 300, the connection is standard.

USER MANUAL TD 850 THORENS

Dear Thorens customer, many thanks for your confidence into our product, the record player of the 800 Series. With the purchase of your record player you acquired a precision instrument for the playback of records. To make him sound perfect there is some attention necessary for setup and handling. The manufacturing of this drive and the assembly takes place completely in Germany at the highest engineering standards - this still guarantees highest quality after years. Understandably you want to start as immediately as possible with listening to music. We ask you however: Please read this guidance before the first use attentively, so that you can use the drive optimally. We tried to put all the necessary information into this manual. If you should have still questions, which are not answered here, then you contact us directly at www.Thorens.ch or with e-mail: [e-mail].

Your team of Thorens

Conformity Declaration

We acknowledge the fact that the device belongs to this instruction manual corresponds to valid EEC guidelines at the time of printing for the acquisition of the CE-Sign. All the necessary checks were made with positive result.

Warranty

Thorens manufacturer warranty. We commit ourselves to replace incorrect sections of this device free of charge if it should fail within the guarantee period. The warranty amounts 2 years for the turntable, counted starting from the purchase date. The terms of the warranty are valid only if within 4 weeks the enclosed warranty card is transmitted or sended and filled out to Thorens. If this should not occur, the warranty is 12 months. The manufacturer warranty going beyond the legal warranty duration of 12 months entitled Thorens to make on his own decision exchange or repair of the defective sections. If a defect of your device occurs within the guarantee period, then you inform Thorens or your dealer under specification of the type of the problem. Damage, which take place via neglect of the operating instruction or via outside mechanical effects, as well as transport damages are not taken off by the warranty. The warranty extends only to the turntable and the motor inclusive power pack. Tone arm and pick-ups have the warranty granted by the respective manufacturer. Warranty is valid only for the first owner of the turntable. Sending the warranty card could be done by e-mail to [e-mail] or by mail to THORENS EXPORT COMPANY LTD IM JUNKHOLZ 44.

CH-4303 KAISERAUGST-BASEL / SWITZERLAND

Use of the turntable

Your turntable has been built to be used in closed rooms. Please only use it in such rooms. Make sure that there is not water or humidity close to the turntable or the PS 800 power supply.

The PS Power pack operates with 115V/230V main voltage. Do never open it before pulling the main plug. There are no user serviceable parts inside the PS 800.

In any case of a damage or question please contact your importer or us.

Setup of the turntable

To avoid damages during transport your turntable comes carefully packed and separated. Take out carefully all the included parts. Place the included plates for the spikes where you want to have the turntable playing. Place the chassis on top of them. Adjust the correct height by turning the spikes. Check the correct adjustment with a spirit level.

Now place the turntable platter with his axle over the bearing and let it slide into it. Take care that the front end of the axle is not crashing onto the bearing bottom. Then place the rubber belt around the platter and the motor. Now put the feltmat on the platter

Connecting the motor

Connect the motorcable with the power pack Ps 800. The backside of the ps 800 offers 1 connector for motor. So plug in the motor cable into the Ps 800 and lock the screws. Make sure that the ON/OFF switch at the front side is in Off

position and the speed selector is on 33 rpm. Then plug in the 3-pin connector from the external AC/AC adaptor to the plug on the back of the PS800. Then connect the main

power cable to the AC/AC adaptor.

CAUTION! Never plug or unplug a motor while the Ps 800 is running. It will be damaged!

The Ps 800 power pack gets warm make sure that it is standing free so that the air can circulate.

On the Front of the Ps 800 are 2 switches. The left one is for switching the Ps 800 on and off. An LED indicates the operation. The right one is the speed selector. The you can select between 33 and 45 rpm.

Because of an overload protection you must let the turntable run for 33 rpm before switching to 45rpm. If you do not do that the turntable will not spin at 45rpm.

Connecting the tonearm

Use the supplied RCA cable(Blue) and plug it into the plugs on the back side of the turntable behind the tonearm. White is left and red is right channel.

If your tonearm has not been supplied from Thorens please

use the manual supplied with the tonearm to make the connection correct. This is only for turntables with Thorens TP 250 or TP 300 tonearm factory mounted.

So now your turntable is ready to play.

If you have any questions please contact our service at: e-mail: [e-mail] or your local distributor.

Thorens TP 300

Anti Skating(Bias) adjustment

Set the bias adjustment knob to the same number as the tracking force. NOTE: This setting is not critical and a figure of 1-1.5g will normally be suitable for moving magnet cartridges and 1.5-2g for most of the MC cartridges.

Tracking force adjustment:

Ensure that the tracking force adjustment knob is set to the zero position.

With the cartridge permanently fitted in the correct position adjust the main balance weight so that the arm is “floating” with the stylus 1mm clear of the record. This adjustment should be made with the antiskating knob to zero.

Rotate the tracking force knob to the specified tracking force given by the cartridge manufacturer. Mostly the best result are achieved by using the upper value of the given range.

For TP 250 please turn the counterweight clockwise and move it forward to the headshell to increase the tracking force.

Technical Specifications

TD 800

Drive System: Thorens Belt drive

Motor: Fully electronically regulated AC-Synchronius motor

Speed: 33, 45 rpm

Speed Select: electronically

Platter: 300 mm / 3 kg, non magnetic

Tonearm: Thorens TP 250

Antiskating: magnetic

Automatik: none

Switch off: none

Capacity of signal leads: 120 pF

Power Supply: Electronically regulated Power Supply for AC Motor.

Dimensions (wxdxh): 420 x 350 x 125 mm

Weight: 8 kg

Colors available: Aluminium, black

TD 810

Drive System: Thorens Belt drive

Motor: Fully electronically regulated AC-Synchronius motor

Speed: 33, 45 rpm

Speed Select: electronically

Platter: 300 mm / 4 kg, non magnetic

Tonearm: Thorens TP 250

Antiskating: magnetic

Automatik: none

Switch off: none

Capacity of signal leads: 120 pF

Power Supply: Electronically regulated Power Supply for AC Motor.

Dimensions (wxdxh): 420 x 350 x 135 mm

Weight: 12 kg

Colors available: Aluminium, black

TD 850

Drive System: Thorens Belt drive

Motor: Fully electronically regulated AC-Synchronius motor

Speed: 33, 45 rpm

Speed Select: electronically

Platter: 300 mm / 4 kg, non magnetic

Tonearm: Thorens TP 300 or TP 250 with VTA adjuster

Antiskating: magnetic

Automatik: none

Switch off: none

Capacity of signal leads: 120 pF

Power Supply: Electronically regulated Power Supply for AC Motor.

Dimensions (wxdxh): 420 x 350 x 165 mm

Weight: 22 kg

Colors available: Aluminium, black

Manufacturer:

THORENS EXPORT COMPANY LTD

IM JUNKHOLZ 44

CH-4303 KAISERAUGST-BASEL / SWITZERLAND

FAX:++41 (0)61 813 03 39

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