Contents TD170_E Page Thorens Factory Warranty 2 Technical Specification 3 Unpacking and Assembly 4 Electrical Connections and Installation 4 Tonearm and Pickup Cartridge 5 Vertical alignment 6 Operation of the TD 170 7 2
Dear THORENS customer, Thank you very much for your confidence in our product, the record player TD 170. 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 170 has been designed and assembled completely in Germany which will guarantee you the highest quality to be maintained for years to come.
Technical Data Measured values = typic al values Belt drive elec tronic -c ontrolled DC motor Mains voltage (Mains set) 100 – 240 V (AC) Line frequency 50 / 60 Hz Power requirement 1,5 W Platter speeds 331/3, 45 , 78 U / min Wow and flutter (DIN/WRMS) ± 0,12 % Platter Ø 304 mm Signal-to-noise ratio (DIN 45 500) Rumble unweighted signal-to-noise ratio Rumble weightes signal-to noise ratio 46 dB 68 dB Effective tonearm length 211 mm Offset angle 26° Overhang 19,5 mm Tangential tracking e
Unpacking and set - up Take the record player and all accessories out of the carton. Insert each hinge into the respective recess (Fig. 3). Hold the dust cover 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. Fig2 Electrical connections By choosing the appropriate THORENS mains transformer this record player can be operated from nearly all existing public mains supplies.
Adjusting tone arm and pick-up cartridge Remove stylus guard carefully. Turn the anti-skating knob (2) counter-clockwise until it stops (Fig. 6). Screw the tonearm counter weight (3) onto the rear tonearm tube (Fig. 5). Unlock the tone arm (4) a bit towards the centre of the platter. Bring the lift-lever (5) into position while holding back the tone arm (Fig. 6). By turning the counter weight (3) the tone arm can be precisely balanced in order to make it hover freely above the platter.
Mounting or exchanging a pick-up cartridge Instead of the factory-supplied pick-up cartridge any other cartridge with standard half-inch mounting holes and a weight between 3 and 10 grams can be installed. Unscrew the cartridge and carefully remove the coloured signal leads from the cartridge pins with a pair of tweezers. Screw the new cartridge onto the headshell but do not tighten. Attach the leads to the pins while observing the correct coding. Please note: The example shown in Fig.
Selecting Speed With the knob on the left the speed can be set at 33, 45 und 78rpm (Fig. 10) 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. Fig.
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