User manual THORENS MINI

[. . . ] The Thorens mini has been designed and assembled completely in Germany which will guarantee you the highest quality to be maintained for years to come. Understandably, you want to listen to your beloved records right away but we strongly advise that you read these instructions attentively before proceeding with the setup, simply to ensure long-lasting listening pleasure. We have spared no efforts to pack all necessary information and comprehensive guidance into this manual, 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. [. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product rain or moisture. 3 Setup Fig. 3 4 Preliminary operations Unpack the unit and all accessories. Please keep the packaging for future use when transporting the device. - Attach hinges (2) to the designated recesses at dust cover (Fig. - Insert dust cover hinges into the respective sockets. 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). - Now position tonearm over the lead-in groove of the record. the tonearm can be smoothly lowered onto the grooves and thus preventing damage to your records. [. . . ] Pull off the stylus in a slanted downward movement. 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. [. . . ]