TD 103 A - Turntable THORENS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TD 103 A THORENS

TD 103 A BEDIENUNGSANL USER GUIDE MANUEL D'UTILISA THORENS 38 25 78

TD 103 A

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

USER GUIDE

MANUEL D'UTILISATION

Thorens GmbH

12 2 1 L R CHD 12V DC 16 17 18

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Dear THORENS customer 16

WARRANTY

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Safety instructions 18

Technical specifications

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Device overview 20

Unpacking and setup 21

Electrical Connections 22

Adjusting tone arm and pick-up cartridge 23

Dear THORENS customer,

Thank you very much for your confidence in our product, the record player TD 103 A. With the purchase of this device you have acquired a precision instrument for the purpose of playing back analogue records. This appliance however requires your attention with respect to set-up, placement and handling in order to achieve a flawless operation. The TD 103A has been designed and assembled completely in Germany which will guarantee you the highest quality to be maintained for years to come. Understandably, you want to listen to your beloved records right away but we strongly advise that you read these instructions attentively before proceeding with the setup, simply to ensure long-lasting listening pleasure. We have spared no efforts to pack all necessary information and comprehensive guidance into this manual, yet in the event that you have any further queries regarding your new record player please do not hesitate to ask your THORENS dealer for further assistance.

Sincerely yours, THORENS TEAM

WARRANTY

Legal warranty directives and regulations are to be applied here. In case a failure or malfunction occurs in your record player during the warranty period please inform your THORENS dealer or general representative and describe the malfunction that has occurred. If the malfunction cannot be remedied on site by sending you the respective user-serviceable spare part, you are kindly requested to send the unit in its original shipping box to the THORENS representative in your country. If the original shipping box is no longer in your possession your THORENS representative will be in the position to supply a new one for a small charge. Shipping costs to THORENS or to an authorized service center must be prepaid because otherwise the parcel will be rejected upon arrival. After repair or service the unit will be returned to you free of charge. Whenever you ship this turntable kindly use the screws for the security during transportation.

Any damage or malfunction caused by failure to observe the instructions contained in this manual as well as damages occurred in transport or shipping are not covered by this warranty. This warranty only covers the turntable and motor including power supply and mains transformer. The tone arm and pick-up cartridge are covered by the warranty of the respective manufacturer thereof.

In the event that you have further queries or need assistance please do not hesitate to contact your authorized THORENS service.

Safety precautions

CAUTION!

To prevent the risk of fire or electrical damage, do not expose the device to moisture or rain.

Please do not open the device!

Keep the packaging material, such as plastic foils, away from children. Danger of asphyxiation by misuse.

Disposal of electrical appliances by consumers in private households within the EU.

At the end of its lifetime, do not throw the device away with the normal household waste.

Ask about the options for environmentally sound disposal at the local authorities, at recycling centers, or where you purchased the device.

This product complies with applicable EU regulations.

Technical data

Drive Belt Drive
Main voltage 230V/50Hz	115V/60Hz
Line frequency 50/60Hz
Power requirement 1,5W
Platter speeds (rpm) 33,3, 45, 78
Wow and flutter +/- 0,06 / 0,035 % DIN/WRMS
Signal-to-noise ratio(DIN 45500)	51 dB63 dB
Rumpel unweighted signal-to-noise
Rumpel weighted signal-to-noise
Effective tonearm length 211mm
Offset angle 26°
Overhang 19,5mm
Tangential tracking error 0,15°/cm Rad.
Cartridge Ortofon 2M Red
Tracking force 17.5mN (1,75g)
Frequency range 20Hz-22kHz
Output	5,5mV / 1000Hz, 5cm/sec.
Tracking capability	70um
Cartridge weight	7,2g
Dimensions (WxHxD)	430 x 365 x 130 mm

Device overview

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1: Dustcover
2: Hinge
3: Tonearm counterweight
4: Scale for setting tonearm tracking force
5: Lift lever
6: Switch for size (Single or LP)
7: Tonearm support with tone arm lock
8: Speedselector
9: Head-shell locking nut
10: Start/Stop switch
11: Securing screw for cartridge
12: Stylus
13: Screw for Tonearm set down
14: Antiskating setting
15: Transport lockings
16: Audio output
17: Ground
18: Connection socket for power supply

UNPACKING AND SETUP

Take the record player and all accessories out of the carton. Remove the two transportation

locks (15) by applying lateral pressure. The locks are located underneath the platter at the

front left and at the rear right. Put the platter onto the sub-platter and press down

the two safety springs until they set into the groove of the platter spindle.

Insert each hinge (2) into the respective recess. Hold the dust cover (1) parallel to the hinges (opening angle approximately 60^ ), insert and push as far as it will go. Being in this position the dust cover may be removed at any time.

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21 UNPACKING AND SETUP

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

By choosing the appropriate THORENS mains transformer this record player can be operated from nearly all existing public mains supplies. The low voltage plug on the cable that is coming from the mains transformer unit is to be inserted into jack (18) at the rear side of the record player.

The stereo signal leads have two phono plugs which are also known as „Cinch“ or RCA-plugs. They are marked with either the letter „L“ for the left channel or „R“ for the right channel. If these letters are missing then most likely the right channel is marked red, perhaps by featuring a red plug at both ends, and the left channel is marked white or black accordingly. The RCA-plugs are inserted into the phono input jacks of an amplifier or receiver (16). The

separate single litz wire is making a connection to ground (17) and is to be fastened underneath the ground screw of the amplifier or receiver.

Adjusting tone arm and pick-up cartridge

Turn the tracking force adjuster (4) to „0“ and the anti-skating knob (14) counter-clockwise until it stops.

Screw the tonearm counter weight (3) onto the rear tonearm tube.

Unlock the tone arm (7) and move it a bit towards the centre of the platter. Bring the lift-lever (5) into position ▼ while holding back the tone arm.

By turning the counter weight (3) the tone arm can be precisely balanced in order to make it hover freely above the platter. Move the tone arm back to its rest. You can now adjust the tracking force (4) and the anti-skating force (14). Adjust to 17,5 mN for the factory-installed pick-up cartridge 2M Red.

As for the required anti-skatingforce refer to the table below:

Tracking forceTracking force scale 4	Antiskating setting 14
1 = 10 mN 1
1,25 = 12,5 mN 1.25
1,5 = 15 m 1.5
2M Red -> 1,75 = 17,5 mN 1.75
2 = 20 mN 2
2,5 = 25 mN 2.5
3 = 30 mN 3

TO REPLACE THE STYLUS

• Put the rest clip on the pick-up arm.
• Remove the protective cap from the stylus.
• Pull the stylus to the lower front and remove it.
• Put in the new stylus following the reverse procedure.
• Replace the protective cap on the stylus.

TO REMOVE THE CARTRIDGE

• Put the rest clip on the pick-up arm.
• Remove the stylus to prevent damage.
• Remove the two cartridge fixing screws.
• Disconnect the four link wires at the back of the cartridge.

TO INSTALL NEW CARTRIDGE

• Connect the four link wires.
• Take care of the receptacle's colors.
  • Install the cartridge in the head shell.
  • Install the two cartridge fixing screws.
• Re-install the stylus.
• Replace the protective cap on the stylus.

IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS

We advise you to clean your records using a rag impregnate with an antistatic product for maximum enjoyment of your records and also to make them last.

We would also point out that for the same reason your stylus should be replaced periodically (approximately every 300 to 500 hours). Dust the stylus from time to time using a very soft brush dipped in alcohol (brushing from back to front of the cartridge).

WHEN TRANSPORTING YOUR RECORD PLAYER DO NOT FORGET TO:

Replace the protective cap on the stylus. Disconnect the drive belt by stretching it over the motor pulley, and allow it to wrap back around the inner drive area and then remove the platter by pulling it straight up off the spindle. Put the rest clip into the pick-up arm.

SELECTING SPEED

With the knob on the left (8) the speed can be set at 33, 45 and 78rpm.

SELECTING RECORD DIAMETER

With the button (6) on the right near the tone arm, the diameter of the records can be pre-set, whereby 17 cm is used for „Single“ and 30 cm for „Long Play (LP)“ vinyl records. This function is necessary only when the record player is operated in its automatic mode.

25 ADJUSTING TONE ARM AND PICK-UP CARTRIDGE

AUTOMATIC START

Remove the transparent stylus guard by carefully pulling it towards you.

The lift lever (5) must be in position ▼.

Move the knob (10) into position Start and the tonearm will be automatically lowered onto the record.

MANUEL START

Bring the lift-lever (5) into position ▼.

Unlock the tone arm from its rest and move it above the lead-in groove of the record. The motor and platter will now start turning. By lowering the lift-lever (5) the tone arm gently declines, thus being very kind to your precious records. With the help of the lift-lever the tone arm may be moved up and down again anywhere across the record while the platter keeps turning.

STOP

After reaching the lead-out groove the tone arm will be automatically lifted up and returned to its rest. The motor is switched off. You can also switch off the record player by either moving knob (10) into position Stop, or by raising lift-lever (5) into ▼ position and returning the tone arm manually to its rest.

TD 103 A

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

USER GUIDE

MANUEL D'UTILISATION

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Cher client THORENS 29

Garantie

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Cher client THORENS,

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