Thales TTT-Slim User manual

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TTT-Slim
Dear Client,
Congratulations to your new turntable TTT-Slim (TTT-S). This unit allows analogue playback on
the highest level because of compact design and careful engineering in every detail. Please
follow this manual carefully step by step for getting advantage of all possibilities offered by
your new turntable.
Please take your time to assemble, install and adjust the TTT-S carefully. Your dealer will be
ready to assist you. The TTT-S is a mechanical precision instrument. Please beware of using
high forces or hits to this unit.

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1) Unpacking TTT-S
The packaging of this unit consists of three layers. Please open the main packaging and take
out the following items carefully:
-Clamp
-External charger
-Accessories: belt for replacement, screwdriver to adjust speed
Please place these items well ordered to the side, so they are ready to be used during installa-
tion of the turntable.
After taking out the upper layer completely, the second layer of the packaging will be visible.
It contains the platter. Please take out the platter carefully and place it on a suitable base.
After taking out the second layer of the packaging, the last layer will be visible. This layer
contains the main chassis of the turntable. Please take out the cassis and place it horizontally
on a suitable base.
Clamp
Charger
Accessories
Chassis
Platter

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2) Releasing the transport lock
The main bearing of the TTT-S is locked during transport to prevent damages to the bearing
caused by vibration. This locking mechanism lifts the sub-platter slightly and keeps it in posi-
tion. To release the transport lock, please follow the following steps:
1. Place the chassis vertically on a table.
2. Exchange the two screws of the locking mechanism in order to have the green screw
fixed in the main bearing and the red screw fixed in the chassis. Please use a stan-
dard screwdriver (size 4) for this process.
3. Place the chassis horizontally on the table again. Sub-platter incl. belt and flywheel
shall be free turning now
1
2 (locked)
3 (unlocked)
Sub-Platter
Chassis
Main bearing

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3) Installing platter
The main-platter is bearing freely on the sub-platter. During assembling, please make sure to
guide the main-platter exactly vertically on the sub-platter. The main-platter has an inlay of a
specified high density mat. Please take care on this mat for not destroying it during installa-
tion.
1. Guide the main platter carefully from above on the sub-platter.
2. Make sure the main -platter is bearing completely on the sub-platter.
3. If needed, dress the inlay-mat around the centre carefully, so the record will lay on
an absolutely even surface.
Main platter
Sub Platter
Inlay mat
Dress if needed

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4) Installing
Tonarm
For assembling the tonearm, please follow the manual of the tonearm itself carefully.
Depending on the configuration of your turntable and tonearm, the base for the tonearm
might be configured differently.
Set the level
Place the unit on an even and horizontal base. The level of the TTT-S can be set by turning the
spikes (1) in and out of the main chassis. Please use a level gauge to level the unit exactly
horizontal. Please make sure at least one of the spikes is tightened fully.
The spikes are guided not only by a fine pitch thread but by a cylindrical fitting as well.
Therefore, no locking of the spike is needed. The maximum range of adjustment is 4mm.
Interconnect
Connect the external charger with the socket on the rear side (2) and the power plant.
If the device cannot be grounded by the DIN-connection of the phono-cable, please use the
GND terminal (3) to connect the ground cable to the phono-stage.
1
2
3

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5) Internal Power Supply TTT-S
The TTT-S is fitted with a high-power-battery-pack. The turntable is driven by the internal
power supply only. The external charger is to be used for charging the battery only.
Please refer to the table on the right.
Important notes:
-A fully charged battery-pack will keep the turntable running in playback mode
for at least 20 hours.
-If the unit is kept in the standby-mode (On), a small control-current is needed.
Therefore, the battery will be discharged after 200 hours, even if the platter is
not turning.
-We are using most modern LiMn batteries. These accumulators do have no
memory-effect. This means, you are free to charge them no matter what the ac-
tual charge state is. The battery can be recharged for at least 1’000 cycles.
-The battery-pack can provide power up to 100 Watts. This energy is set free by
incorrect handling of the accumulator as well. Therefore, the battery needs to be
exchanged by your distributor / dealer only.
-Depending on the charge state, the external charger can produce emissions
(electrical field, noise). Therefore we recommend to unplug it completely from
the power-plant and turntable while playing music.
Charge: If the external charger is connected,
the battery will be charged. The charge state
is shown on the external charger.
Off: The unit is disconnected completely
from the internal and external power-
supply. The battery keeps its charge state
for many months.
On: The device is switched on, the external
power supply is disconnected electrically
from the circuit.
The green LED shows good condition of the
batteries. If the red LED starts glowing, the
accumulators shall be charged within one to
two hours.

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6) Setting and Adjusting Speed
Use the switch (1) to start the platter turning on the depending speed. In the medium posi-
tion, the device is set to the standby mode. An orange LED shows the currently active speed.
The speed of the turntable was set in our factory using most precise equipment. This setting is
stable for a long time period. If re-adjusting is needed, use the screwdriver delivered with the
TTT-S.
The screwdriver is set thru the hole at the right side of the TTT-S and connected to the inter-
nal potentiometer. Turning the key clockwise will decrease; turning it counterclockwise will
increase the speed of the platter.
7) Clamp
The TTT-S is delivered with a record-clamp designed for this turntable specifically. This clamp
is working harmonically with the high density inlay of the main platter. It reduces vibration
and deformation of the record itself and ensures steady contact between platter and record.
Please plug the clamp carefully on the spindle of the turntable. The clamp is not screwed or
tightened, but operates with its mass only.
8) Cleaning
For cleaning the TTT-S, please use a soft and clean towel. The high density inlays of the platter
and the clamp shall be cleaned with a wet microfiber towel. For this process, please use water
only, neither cleaning nor dissolver-liquids.
45
1
33
2

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9) Specifications
Technical specifications
- Turntable speed: 33 ⅓ U/min, 45 U/min
- Wow and flutter at 33 ⅓ rpm, DIN45 507: ±0,06%
- Rumble: -58dB (unweighted)
- Weight: 11 kg
- Voltage charger: 100-240V, 50-60Hz
- Batter service life: 20h
Turntable specification
- 3-phase motor underneath platter
- Short belt drive system with flywheel
- High-precision bearing, hardened
- High density mat between platter and record
- Decoupling ball element feet
- Integrated power supply unit
- Black finish with silver edges
- Clamp with high density inlay
Options
- Adapter for div. tonearms 9“
- LEVI-Base (air-decoupling-base)