User manual THORENS MINI

[. . . ] OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Thorens Factory Warranty Description Setup Preliminary operations Belt and platter Connection to mains Connection to the amplifier or receiver Speed selection and start Manual start, cue control Stop Stylus DN 251 S Technical data 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 Dear THORENS customer, Thank you very much for your confidence in our product, the record player Thorens mini. 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. [. . . ] 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 authorised THORENS service. 2 DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 5 6 4 11 10 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dust cover Hinge Cueing lift lever Speed selector and ON-OFF switch Tone arm support with tone arm lock Stylus Audio Cinch plugs l (red= right chanell, white = left chanell)) 8 Earth wire 9 Connection socket for mains set 12 V / DC 10 Platter 11 Axis 9 WARNING!To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product rain or moisture. 3 Setup Fig. Please keep the packaging for future use when transporting the device. 2) The belt comes already looped around the transmission area of the platter (10). A ribbon has been attached to the belt so that no tools are needed for its final installation. Put platter onto axle (11) and turn it until cut-out has come above the motor pulley. By means of the ribbon lift off belt from platter and loop it around the motor pulley while making sure the belt sets in the centre of the pulley's transmission area. Connection to mains The supplied mains adaptor is to be connected to socket (9). According to the voltage indicated on the unit's nameplate it has to be plugged into a mains socket with either 230 V / 50 Hz or 115 V / 60 Hz for the primary side. Connection to the amplifier or receiver - Connect the audio leads (7) to the phonoinput (MM) of your amplifier or receiver (red RCA-type plug = right channel, white RCA-type plug = left channel). - Connect ground wire (8) to the ground connector on your amplifier. Speed selection and start This record player is started by selecting the speed of either 33 or 45 rpm. Manual start, cue control - Select the required platter speed, 33 or 45 rpm, by means of the switch (4), swivel the stylus protection cap upwards, lift the tone arm with the cueing lift lever (3). the tonearm can be smoothly lowered onto the grooves and thus preventing damage to your records. [. . . ] 3). 5 Technical data Measured values = typical values Belt drive Mains voltage (Mains set) Line frequency Power requirement Platter speeds Wow and flutter (DIN/WRMS) Platter Signal-to-noise ratio (DIN 45 500) Rumble unweighted signal-to-noise ratio Rumble weightes signal-to noise ratio Effective tonearm length Offset angle Overhang Tangential tracking error Cartridge HiFi DIN 45 500 red green blue white R right channel electronic-controlled DC motor 230 V / 50 Hz or 115 V / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz 1, 5 W 331/3, 45 rpm ± 0, 07 % Ø 296 mm 46 dB 68 dB 211 mm 26° 19, 5 mm 0, 15° / cm Rad. DMS 251 S RG right channel ground GL left channel ground L left channel DN 251 S 15 µm 20 mN 20 Hz ­ 18000 Hz 4 mV / 5 cms -1 / 1 kHz 5, 0 g ca. 160 pF 360 x 350 x 95 Diamant stylus elliptical Tracking force Frequency range Output Cartridge weight Total capacitance Tonearm leads and audio-cables Dimensions (W x D x H) mm 6 Thorens Export Company Ltd. ++41 (0) 61 ­ 8 13 03 39 Internet: http://www. thorens. ch, Email: info@thorens. ch [. . . ]