Contents Page Thorens Factory Warranty 2 Technical Specification 3 Unpacking and Assembly 4 Electrical Connections and Installation 4 Tonearm and Pickup Cartridge 5 Vertical alignment of cartridge 6 Operation of the TD 190 7 TD 190_E 2
Dear THORENS customer, Thank you very much for your confidence in our product, the record player TD 190. 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 190 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 = typical values Belt drive electronic-controlled 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) ± 0,07/0,04 % 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 72 dB Effective tonearm length 211 mm Offset angle 26° Overhang 19,5 mm Tangential tracking
Unpacking and set - up Take the record player and all accessories out of the carton. Remove the two transportation locks (Fig. 1) 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 (Fig. 2). Insert each hinge into the respective recess (Fig. 3).
Adjusting tone arm and pick-up cartridge Turn the tracking force adjuster (1) to "0" and 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) and move it a bit towards the centre of the platter. Bring the lift-lever (5) into position DOWN while holding back the tone arm (Fig. 6).
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. To do this loosen the collar-lock (9) and pull off the head shell (Fig. 7). 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 head shell but do not tighten.
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. 10 Automatic start Remove the transparent stylus guard by carefully pulling it towards you.
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