TP 82 - Turntable THORENS - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Thorens
Model	TP 82
Product type	Tonearm for turntable
Effective length	232.8 mm
Mounting distance	215 mm
Overhang	17.8 mm
Offset angle	23.66°
Inner null	66.0 mm
Outer null	120.9 mm
Effective mass	11 g
Total weight	360 g
Maximum distortion between null points	0.63%
Geometry	Bearwald / Lofgren « A »
Antiskating	By weight (adjustable over 6 grooves)
Connections	Separate cables (signal and ground)
Mounting hole diameter	18 mm
Tracking force adjustment	By counterweight (large + eccentric)
Azimuth adjustment	By eccentric weight
Overhang adjustment	Up to +/-2.5 mm at headshell
Resonance damper	Ring on the tube (do not move)
Manufactured in	Germany

Frequently Asked Questions - TP 82 THORENS

How to install the counterweight of the TP 82 tonearm?

First screw the large counterweight to the rear of the tonearm, then the smaller eccentric weight. The small weight should be placed as close as possible to the large one without touching. Refer to the manual for tracking force adjustment.

How to adjust the tracking force of the cartridge?

Use the supplied adjustment gauge. Lower the tonearm lift, place the stylus on the gauge, and adjust the counterweights until the recommended force for your cartridge is reached. The force depends on the cartridge type.

How to adjust azimuth on the TP 82?

Turn the eccentric weight (the smaller one) to rotate the cartridge. Azimuth is correct when the cartridge is exactly perpendicular to the turntable surface (see Fig. 4 of the manual).

How to install the antiskating thread?

Guide the antiskating weight thread through the stirrup and hook the loop onto the antiskating rod of the tonearm. The antiskating force depends on the chosen groove (the farther the loop, the higher the force).

Which cartridges are compatible with the TP 82 tonearm?

Most cartridges with a mounting distance of 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) can be mounted. Connect the color-coded tags as follows: red (signal R), green (ground R), white (signal L), blue (ground L).

How to adjust the overhang?

Loosen the headshell screw for an adjustment of +/-2.5 mm. For an additional +2.5 mm adjustment, loosen the screw on top of the bearing by one or two turns maximum and move the tonearm tube. Be careful not to loosen too much.

What to do if the stylus is damaged?

Replace the cartridge with a compatible model. Follow the mounting and adjustment instructions for tracking force and azimuth. Use extreme caution to avoid damaging the new stylus.

Where is the resonance damper located and can it be moved?

The damper is a ring located in the middle of the tonearm tube. It must not be moved because it is only effective in this position. Do not touch this ring.

What are the technical specifications of the TP 82 tonearm?

Effective length 232.8 mm, mounting distance 215 mm, overhang 17.8 mm, offset angle 23.66 degrees, effective mass 11 g, total weight 360 g, antiskating by weight, geometry Bearwald/Lofgren A.

How to clean and maintain the tonearm?

Use a soft, dry cloth to dust the tonearm. Do not use chemicals. Periodically check the condition of the wires and the pivot. For stylus cleaning, use an antistatic brush or a special liquid.

USER MANUAL TP 82 THORENS

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TP 82

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User Manual

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TP 82

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User Manual

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Inhalt

TONARM UND TONABNEHMERSYSTEM 6

AUFLAGEKRAFT 7

AZIMUT 8

ANTISKATINGKRAFT 9

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Antiskatingkraft

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Technische Daten

TP 82

Tonearm and Pick-Up Cartridge

The tonearm counterweights are removed for shipping. Screw the large counterweight onto the rear section of the tonearm, then the smaller, eccentric weight. The smaller weight should always sit as close as possible to the large weight without touching it. Adjust the tracking force and the azimuth. → Page 14/15

The bias weight is also removed for shipping and needs to be fitted to the tonearm. → Page 16

The TP 82 tonearm can accommodate most pick-up cartridges with a distance of 12.7 mm ( 12 ") between the mounting holes. To connect the pick-up cartridge, push the four colour-coded cartridge tags onto the cartridge pins.

If the cartridge pins are not colour-coded, connect them as follows:

R right channel (signal) → red
G right channel (earth) → green
L left channel (signal) → white
G left channel (earth) → blue

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Tracking Force

The tracking force can be adjusted by rotating the to-nearm counterweights ( Fig. 2). The closer the counterweights are to the pick-up cartridge, the higher the tracking force. The smaller, eccentric weight is used to adjust the azimuth ( Page 15). It should sit as close as possible to the large weight without touching it.

The correct tracking force can be set with the help of the stylus gauge. Lower the tonearm lift, move the tonearm out over the platter and carefully lower it until the stylus of the pick-up cartridge comes to rest on the stylus gauge. The stylus guard must be removed for this procedure.

Great care should be taken to avoid damaging the stylus.

Note: Refer to the user manual of your pick-up cartridge to determine the correct tracking force.

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Do not move the ring that sits around the middle of the tonearm tube ( Page 13, Fig. 1). It serves as a vibration damper and is effective only at its original position.

Azimuth

To adjust the azimuth, rotate the smaller, eccentric counterweight. → Fig. 3

The azimuth setting is correct when the pick-up cartridge is exactly perpendicular to the platter surface. → Fig. 4

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Anti-Skating Force (Bias)

The interaction of stylus friction and cartridge bearing forces produces a force which pulls the tonearm towards the centre of the record (referred to as skating force). This force can be offset with the help of anti-skating force, which, in the case of the TP 82, is produced by a bias weight.

Lead the bias weight string through the hanger guide and hook the string's loop over the tonearm's bias shaft ( Fig. 5).

The string can be located in one of six grooves on the bias shaft. The further out the string loop on the bias shaft, the higher the anti-skating force. The amount of anti-skating force required depends on the type of pick-up cartridge and the tracking force used.

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The amount of anti-skating force required depends on the type of pick-up cartridge used. If you change the cartridge for a different type, use a test record to determine how much anti-skating force is required.

Further Tonearm Adjustments

The tonearm headshell allows an overhang adjustment of ±2.5 mm to be made, which may be necessary when installing a new pick-up cartridge. To adjust overhang, loosen the screw holding the headshell and move the headshell as required. → Fig. 6

Overhang can be further adjusted by +2.5 mm at the rear of the tonearm. To do so, loosen the screw at the top of the bearing housing by one or two turns at most and move the tonearm tube as required. → Fig. 7

The screw at the top of the bearing housing must not be loosened too far, let alone removed completely, as this may result in damage to the tonearm!

Take care not to over-tighten the screws after making adjustments.

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Technical Specifications

	TP 82
Tonearm specifi cation	9"
Distance tonearm pivot to stylus	215mm
Effective length	232,8mm
Stylus overhang	17,8mm
Angular offset	23,66°
Inner null	66,0mm
Outer null	120,9mm
Effective mass	11g
Maximum distortion between null-points	0,63%
Geometry	Bearwald / Löfgren „A“
Weight	360g
Connestors	wires for soldering
Mounting hole	18mm dia
Antiskating	by weight

Technical specifications subject to change without notice. Made in Germany.

Notes

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Force antiskating

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