TT450BT - Turntable THOMSON - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Belt-driven turntable
Brand	Thomson
Model	TT450BT
Dimensions (W x D x H)	450 x 145 x 360 mm
Weight	4.58 kg
Power supply	DC 12V 1A via included mains adapter (230V)
Power consumption	0.5 W standby; 1.5 W operating
Speeds	33⅓ and 45 RPM
Cartridge type	MM (Moving Magnet)
Stylus	Audio Technica AT-3600L
Signal-to-noise ratio	35 dB
Bluetooth	Yes, for wireless connection to a stereo system
Audio outputs	RCA jacks (left/right) with PHONO/LINE selector
Speed adjustment (pitch)	Yes, +/- 50%
Anti-skating	Yes, adjustable
Counterweight	Yes, adjustable
Cover	Removable with hinges
45 RPM adapter included	Yes
Maintenance and cleaning	Unplug before cleaning; use a soft, damp cloth; for records, use a specific cleaner
Safety	Do not expose to moisture or heat sources; unplug during storms; do not remove the casing
Spare parts and repairability	Replaceable stylus (Audio Technica AT-3600L); contact customer service for any repairs
General information	Manufactured by Bigben Interactive France; compliant with Directive 2014/53/EU; operates in tropical and temperate climates

Frequently Asked Questions - TT450BT THOMSON

How to connect the TT450BT turntable via Bluetooth?

First put your Bluetooth receiver (speaker, amplifier) into pairing mode. On the turntable, switch the BT switch on the back to ON. The connection is established automatically. The receiver's indicator turns blue. To disconnect, switch BT to OFF.

How to change the stylus?

The stylus is a wear part. To replace it, purchase an Audio Technica AT-3600L stylus. Gently pull the old stylus forward and insert the new one by pushing gently until it clips. Avoid touching the needle.

Why is the sound too low or distorted?

Check the PHONO/LINE selector on the back: if you connect the turntable to a PHONO input on your amplifier, set the selector to PHONO. If you connect to a LINE input, set it to LINE. Also ensure the RCA cable is properly connected.

How to adjust the rotation speed?

Use the speed adjustment knob (pitch) on the front. Turn it to adjust speed by +/- 50%. To choose between 33 and 45 RPM, press the corresponding speed selector button.

How to clean vinyl records?

Use a specific record cleaner and a soft cloth. Clean the surface following the circular grooves. Never use solvent or alcohol. Store records in their sleeves after use.

What to do if the turntable does not spin?

Check that the power adapter is properly plugged in and the Power switch is ON. Ensure the drive belt is not broken or dislodged. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

How to use the 45 RPM adapter?

For 45 RPM records with large centre hole, place the supplied adapter on the centre spindle before placing the record. Then select 45 RPM speed.

How to maintain the turntable?

Always unplug before cleaning. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth. Never clean the interior. Avoid direct sunlight and heat sources. Leave at least 10 cm of ventilation space around.

Can I connect the turntable directly to speakers?

No, the turntable does not have a built-in amplifier. You must connect it to an amplifier (via RCA outputs) or use Bluetooth to connect to a Bluetooth speaker.

What to do in case of feedback (whistling) during playback?

Lower the volume on your amplifier. Move speakers away from the turntable. Ensure the cover is closed. If the problem persists, check that the tonearm is properly balanced.

USER MANUAL TT450BT THOMSON

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Contents

Setting Started	1
Safety and Notice
Care for your product	2
Care of the environment
What's in the box	3
Power
Precautions for use
Maintenance
Description of Parts	4
Dust Cover installation	5
Opening and closing the turntable cover Notes about record styluses

Connections	6
Handling records	7
Cleaning
Precautions
Basic operation	8
How to set pitch	9
Pairing Bluetooth to the Stereo System Specifications
Remarks	10

Setting Started

• Remove the appliance from the box.
• Remove any packaging from the product.
• Place the packaging inside the box and either or dispose of safely.

Safety and Notice

Read and understand all instructions before you use this product. If damage is caused by failure to follow the instructions, the warranty does not apply.

Safety

Warning

• Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
• Never lubricate any part of this apparatus.
• Never place this apparatus on other electrical equipment.
• Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked Fames or heat.
• Never look into the laser beam inside this apparatus.

• Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this apparatus from the power.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the Point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

1. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in anyway, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
2. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
3. Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles).
4. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
5. Make sure there is enough free space around the product for ventilation.
6. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Care for your product

1. Always unplug the appliance when not in use and before cleaning.
2. Do not use this unit in wet or damp conditions.
3. Always disconnect the unit from the mains power supply before cleaning. Clean the appliance with a soft, damp, lint free cloth. Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaners.

Care of the environment

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

What's in the box

Check and identify the contents of your package:

• Main unit
• Platter
• Platter mat
  • 45 RPM adapter
  • Dust cover for the main unit
• RCA cable
• AC adapter
• User manual

Power

CAUTION

• Risk of product damager! Make sure that the power voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back label.
• Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power cord always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord.
• Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed all other connections.

Place the unit in the desired position and unravel the mains cable. Insert the cable into the supply socket and switch on if applicable.

Precautions for use

• Do not place anything on the turntable cover. Objects on the cover might cause noise due to vibrations or fall off, especially during playback.
• Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight, close to a source of heat or in other similar conditions. Do not place the unit on top of an amplifier or other equipment that might generate heat that exceeds the operating temperature range of this unit. Doing so could cause discoloration, deformation or malfunction.
• As the unit could become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space around it for ventilation. When installing this unit, leave a little space between it and other devices and walls to allow good heat dissipation.
• When placing it in a rack, for example, leave at least 35 cm open above it and 10 cm open behind it. Failure to provide these gaps could cause heat to build up inside and result in fire.
• Do not move the unit during playback. During playback, the record rotates. Do not lift or move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the record, the stylus, the cartridge or the unit.
• Always remove the record before relocating or moving this unit. Moving the unit with a record on the turntable could damage the record, the stylus and the cartridge or could cause a malfunction.
• The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.

Caution

For safety, disconnect the power cord from the socket before cleaning.

Description of Parts

1. Center spindle
2. Finishing
3. Platter

4. START/STOP button

5. Counterweight

6. Anti skating
7. Cueing lever
8. Tone arm
9. Pitch control knob

10. Headshell

11. 45 RPM speed

12. 33 RPM speed
13. Hinges
14. 45 RPM adapter

Dust Cover installation

Attaching the turntable 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 turntable cover hinge holders and insert them.

Removing the dust cover

- Hold both edges of the turntable cover and lift it slowly to remove it along with the hinges from the unit. Then, remove the hinges from the turntable cover.

Opening and closing the turntable cover

Opening

• Hold the front edge of the turntable cover and gently lift it open completely until it stops.
  • The turntable cover will stay open in this position.

Closing

• Gently lower the turntable cover until it is closed.
- Be careful not to pinch your hand when opening and closing the turntable cover.

Notes about record styluses

• Record styluses are precision parts, so handle them carefully to avoid bending or damaging their tips. If a stylus becomes bent or damaged, it might not be able to follow the audio groove precisely and could damage records or cause another malfunction.
• If a stylus becomes dirty, use a commercially available stylus cleaner or similar product to clean it.
• Do not rub the stylus tip forcefully with anything hard. Do not wipe the stylus with thinner or other chemicals. Doing so could harm it.

Headshell

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Electrical Connections

Connections

White (L) Red (R)

White (L) Red (R)

1. Analog audio output jacks (L/R)

These are output analog audio signals.

The PHONO EQ switch setting changes the type of output signal.

Use the audio cable included (or commercially available ones) to connect other equipment to the output jacks of this unit.

2. PHONO/LINE Selection Switch

• PHONO: Signals that have been amplified by the built-in equalizer amp are output from the analog audio output jacks.
  • LINE: Use this when connecting to equipment that has PHONO inputs.

Caution

When set to ON, if connected to the PHONO inputs of an amplifier, for example, the output from speakers and headphones will be very loud, which could damage equipment or harm hearing.

3. DC input connector

• After completing all other connections, connect the included AC adapter to this jack.
- Confirm that the power plug of the AC adapter is plugged into a power outlet.
- Unplug the power cord from the outlet when you are not planning to use the unit for an extended period.
- Do not use any AC adapter other than the one included.

Note

• Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC outlet that supplies the correct voltage. Connection to an outlet that supplies the incorrect voltage could cause fire or electric shock.
• Hold the power plug when plugging it into an outlet or unplugging it. Never pull or yank on the power cord.

4. Power ON/OFF button

- Switch the ON button to turn the unit on or turn off.

5. BT transmitter ON/OFF button

- Switch the ON button to activate Bluetooth or turn it off.

Handling records

Holding records

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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. Use a commercially available record cleaner to clean records. Do not use thinner or anything other than a record cleaner. Such chemicals could harm the surface of the record.

- When using a record cleaner, wipe the surface of the record in a circular motion, following the grooves.

Precautions

• Do not leave records in places that are exposed to direct sunlight or are very hot or very humid. Leaving a record in such a condition for a long time could result in warping or other damage.
• Do not stack multiple records or place heavy objects on top of them. Do not leave records at an angle for long amounts of time either. Doing so could result in warping or other damage.
• Do not allow hard objects to directly touch the audio grooves. Doing so could cause scratches.

• After you finish playing a record, always put it back into its sleeve for storage. Leaving a record unprotected could result in warping or scratching.
- Do not use cracked records.

Basic operation

Playing records

- Press the STANDBY/ON button on the back of the unit to turn it on.

- Open the turntable cover slowly.

• Place a record on the turntable. When playing a 45 RPM large-hole single record, use the adapter included.
• Set according to the rotation speed (RPM) of the record. The rotation speed can be set to 33 or 45 RPM.
• Turn the START/STOP rotation knob to START the turntable.
• When the START/STOP rotation knob is set to START, the turntable will start rotating and the blue LED will light up.
• Move the tone arm clasp to the right to release the tone arm.
• Lift the cue lever.
• You can also leave the cue lever down and move the raised tone arm over the record and then lower the tone arm slowly to start playback.
• Move the tone arm to the edge of the record or the track where you want to start playback.
• Lower the cue lever.
• Lower the tone arm slowly until the stylus touches the record and playback begins. We recommend that you close the turntable cover during record playback to avoid dust.
• Do not place anything on the turntable cover. Objects on the cover might cause noise due to vibrations or fall off, especially during playback.

Caution

• During playback, do not touch the tone arm or the rotating record.
• Do not stop turntable rotation during playback.

- During record playback, feedback could occur if the volume is too loud. If this happens, lower the volume of the amplifier.

How to set pitch

• When the external adapter is connected and powered, turn the pitch function on automatically.
• Use the pitch adjust knob in conjunction with the pitch to vary the platter's rotational speed by as much as +/- 50%.

Pairing Bluetooth to the Stereo System

About Pairing

- To connect the turntable to a Bluetooth receiver device, the turntable needs to pair with the device. Once it is paired, you will not need to pair it again with that device.

How to Perform Pairing

• First, set the Bluetooth receiver device to pairing mode.
• After connecting the turntable's power cable plug to an outlet, switch BT to the ON position on the back panel. The turntable is ready for connection.
• When the pairing is successfully performed, the Bluetooth receiver device will show the Bluetooth connection sound or its indicator will turn blue.
• Switch BT to the OFF position on the back panel. The turntable will cut off the connection.

When playback finishes

• Slightly lift the cue lever or the headshell hook and return the tone arm to its resting position.
• Turn the START/STOP rotation knob to STOP the turntable. When the turntable stops, the blue LED will also switch off.

Specifications:

Operating voltage	DC 12V---1A
Power consumption 0.5	W in standby;1.5 W in operation
Dimensions (L*W*H) 450 x 145 x 360 mm
Unit weight 4.58 kg
Driving method Belt drive
Speeds 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
S/N ratio 35 dB
Cartridge type MM
Needle Audio Technical	AT-3600L

Remarks:

Don't discard the electrical and electronic appliances in the regular waste disposal.

• Take them to a collection point.
- Some components in these appliances may be hazardous to health and the environment.

• In order to save energy when the unit has no sound output for a while, the unit will be switched to stand-by automatically. It can be switched ON by using the POWER selector again.
• If there is an incoming call while the TT450BT is connected to your cell phone for music playback, it will pause at once when you answer the call and resume after the call ended. (Sometimes it will pause after end the call, it depend on your cell phone.)
• The Bluetooth® word, mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bigben Interactive is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • THOMSON is a trademark of TECHNICOLOR SA or its affiliates used under license to Bigben Interactive.

• Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation at less 1cm.
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.;
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on this apparatus;
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal;
• The use of apparatus in tropical and / or moderate climates.

The undersigned, Bigben Interactive declares that the radio equipment of the TT450BT type complies with the 2014/53/EU directive.

The complete text is available at www.bigben.fr/support

Manufactured by BIGBEN INTERACTIVE SA

396, Rue de la Voyette

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59814 LESQUIN Cedex - France

www.bigben.eu

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Fabricant : Bigben Interactive FRANCE

396, Rue de la Voyette, C.R.T. 2 Fretin,

CS 90414 - 59814 LESQUIN Cedex, France

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