THORENS TD 240 User manual

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Contents Page
Thorens Factory Warranty 2
Technical Specification 3
Unpacking and Asse bly 4
Electrical Connections and Installation 4
Tonear and Pickup Cartridge 5
Vertical align ent of cartridge 6
Operation of the TD 240 7

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Dear THORENS customer,
Thank you very uch for your confidence in our product, the record player
TD 240. With the purchase of this device you have acquired a precision instru-
ent for the purpose of playing back analogue records. This appliance however
requires your attention with respect to set-up, place ent and handling in order
to achieve a flawless operation. The TD 240 has been designed and asse bled
co pletely in Ger any which will guarantee you the highest quality to be ain-
tained for years to co e. Understandably, you want to listen to your beloved
records right away but we strongly advise that you read these instructions at-
tentively before proceeding with the setup, si ply to ensure long-lasting listen-
ing pleasure. We have spared no efforts to pack all necessary infor ation and
co prehensive guidance into this anual, 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
ARRANTY
Legal warranty directives and regulations are to be applied here. In case a failure
or alfunction occurs in your record player during the warranty period please in-
for your THORENS dealer or general representative and describe the alfunc-
tion that has occurred. If the alfunction cannot be re edied 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 coun-
try. 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 s all charge.
Shipping costs to THORENS or to an authorized service centre ust 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 da age or alfunction caused by failure to observe the instructions con-
tained in this anual as well as da ages occurred in transport or shipping are not
covered by this warranty. This warranty only covers the turntable and otor in-
cluding power supply and ains transfor er. The tone ar and pick-up cartridge
are covered by the warranty of the respective anufacturer thereof.
In the event that you have further queries or need assistance please do
not hesitate to contact your authorised THORENS service.
ARNING!
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product rain or moisture

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100 – 240 V (AC)
50 / 60 Hz
1,5 W
33
1/3
, 45 , 78 U / in
± 0,07/0,04 %
Ø 304
46 dB
72 dB
211
26°
19,5
0,15° / c Rad.
rot R right channel AT 95 E
grün RG right c hannel ground
blau GL left channel ground
weiß L left c hannel
ATN 95 E
0,4 x 0,7 µ
ATN 9578
65 µ
1,5 g / N
20 Hz – 20000 Hz
3,5 V / 5 c s
-1
/ 1 kHz
80 µ
5,7 g
c a. 160 pF
440 x 119 x 360
Mains voltage
(Mains set)
ow and flutter (DIN/WRMS)
Platter
Line frequency
Power requirement
Platter speeds
Signal-to-noise ratio (DIN 45 500)
Ru ble unweighted signal-to-noise ratio
Ru ble weightes signal-to noise ratio
Effective tonearm length
Offset angle
Overhang
Tangential tracking error
Cartridge HiFi DIN 45 500
Diamant stylus
elliptic al
Diamant stylus for 78 U / in
c onic al
Tracking force
Frequency range
Tonear leads and audio-c ables
Dimensions ( x H x D) ( )
Output
Tracking capability (315 Hz)
Cartridge weight
Total capacitance

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Unpacking and set - up
Take the record player and all accessories out
of the carton. Re ove 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).
Hold the dust cover parallel to the hinges (opening
angle approxi ately 60°), insert and push as far as
it will go. Being in this position the dust cover ay
be re oved at any ti e. Fig. 1
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Electrical connections
By choosing the appropriate THORENS ains
transfor er this record player can be operated fro
nearly all existing public ains supplies. The
low-voltage plug on the cable that is co ing fro
the ains transfor er unit is to be inserted into
jack 17 (Fig. 4) 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
arked with either the letter "L" for the left
channel or "R" for the right channel. lf these letters
are issing then ost likely the right channel is Fig. 4
arked red, perhaps by featuring a red plug at both
ends, and the left channel is arked white or black
accordingly. The RCA-plugs are inserted into the
phono input jacks of an a plifier or receiver. The
separate single litz-wire is aking a connection to
ground and is to be fastened underneath the ground
screw of the a plifier or receiver.
IMPORTANT!
AL AYS KEEP THE SHIPPING CARTON IN A DRY PLACE FOR THE EVENT THAT
THE RECORD PLAYER HAS TO BE PACKED AGAIN FOR TRANSPORTATION.
IN THIS CASE IT IS IMPORTANT TO DETACH THE PLATTER AND PUT IT ON THE
BOTTOM OF THE SHIPPINGBOX, JUST AS IT AS ORIGINALLY DELIVERED TO YOU.

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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 tonear counter weight (3) onto the rear
tonear tube (Fig. 5).
Unlock the tone ar (4) and ove it a bit towards
the centre of the platter. Bring the lift-lever (5) into
position DO N while holding back the tone ar (Fig. 6).
By turning the counter weight (3) the tone ar can
be precisely balanced in order to ake it hover
freely above the platter. Move the tone ar back to
its rest. You can now adjust the tracking force (1) and
the anti-skating force (2). Adjust to 1.5 N (Milli-
Newton) for the factory-installed pick-up Fig. 5
cartridge AT 95 E. As for the required anti-skating
force refer to the table below:
Scale Tracking force (1) Anti-skating force (2)
1 = 10 N 1
1,25 = 12,5 N 1,25
1,5 = 15 N 1,5
2 = 20 N 2
2,5 = 25 N 2,5
3 = 30 N 3
Fig. 6

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Mounting or exchanging a pick-up cartridge
Instead of the factory-supplied pick-up cartridge any
other cartridge with standard half-inch ounting
holes and a weight between 3 and 10 gra s can be
installed. To do this loosen the collar-lock (9) and
pull off the head shell (Fig. 7). Unscrew the cartridge
and carefully re ove the coloured signal leads fro
the cartridge pins with a pair of tweezers. Screw the
new cartridge onto the head shell but do not tighten.
Attach the leads to the pins while observing the
correct coding.
Fig. 7
Please note: The exa ple shown in Fig. 8 is appli-
cable only for the pick-up cartridge AT 95 E!
For the precise adjust ent of the so-called stylus
overhang push the head shell with cartridge into the
supplied ounting gauge. The adjust ent is correct
if the stylus is flush with the V-shaped recess in the
gauge as viewed fro above. When viewed fro the
side the stylus should be seen within the rectangular
recess of the gauge (Fig. 9). Adjust the cartridge in
the head shell until the correct positions are
achieved. Lastly, tighten the ounting screws, put
the head shell with cartridge back on the tone ar
and tighten the collar-lock (9).
ATTENTION!
During these ounting and adjust ent procedures Fig. 8
you ust be very careful not to da age the delicate
stylus and cantilever by uncontrolled and brisk
ove ents.
Replacing the stylus
Any stylus is subject to wear even under nor al
playing conditions. Therefore, it is highly
reco ended to have the cartridge, respectively its
stylus, inspected after about 500 hours of playing.
This is because a worn or da aged stylus will
eventually da age your precious vinyl records!
In order to playback vintage shellac records (78's)
with opti al results the original stylus should be
exchanged with a suitable special stylus for shellacs.
Please consult your THORENS dealer for further
infor ation and details.
Fig. 9
R
=
red
right channel
RG = green right channel ground
L = white left channel
LG = blue left channel ground

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Selecting Speed
With the knob on the left the speed can be set
at 33, 45 und 78rp (Fig. 10)
Selecting record diameter
With the button (6) on the right near the tone ar ,
the dia eter of the records can be pre-set, whereby
17 c is used for "Single" and 30 c for "Long Play
(LP)" vinyl records. This function is necessary only
when the record player is operated in its auto atic
ode.
Fig. 10
Automatic start
Re ove the transparent stylus guard by carefully
pulling it towards you.
The lift lever (5) ust be in position UP.
Move the knob (7) into position Start and the tone
ar will be auto atically lowered onto the record (Fig. 11)
Manual start and tone arm lift
Bring the lift-lever (5) into position UP.
Unlock the tone ar fro its rest and ove it above
the lead-in groove of the record. The otor and
platter will now start turning. By lowering the
lift-lever (5) the tone ar gently declines, thus
being very kind to your precious records. With the
help of the lift-lever the tone ar ay be oved up
and down again anywhere across the record while the
platter keeps turning (Fig. 11)
Stop
After reaching the lead-out groove the tone ar will
be auto atically lifted up and returned to its rest.
The otor is switched off. You can also switch off
the record player by either oving knob (7) into
position Stop, or by raising lift-lever (5) into Fig.11
position UP and returning the tone ar anually
to its rest.

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Thorens Export Company Ltd.
Im Hübel 1, CH-4304 Giebenach – Basel / Switzerland
Tel. ++41 (0) 61 – 8 13 03 37 Fax Tel. ++41 (0) 61 – 8 13 03 39
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