Riemenantrieb (geschliffener Przisionsriemen) Antrieb: elektronisch geregelter AC-Synchronmotor Geschwindigkeiten: 33, 45 U/min Geschwindigkeitsumschaltung: elektronisch Plattenteller: 304 mm/2,3 kg, nicht magnetisch Tonarm: Thorens TP 41 mit AT-95E Tonabnehmersystem Antiskating: Gewicht Automatik: halbautomatisch Endabschaltung: optoelektronisch Kabelkapazitt: 160 pF Stromversorgung: Steckernetzteil verfgbar fr alle wichtigen Stromnetze Abmessungen (BxTxH): 434 x 339 x 131 mm Gewicht: 8,5 kg Farbausfhrung: Pianolack Schwarz Pianolack Mahagoni Pianolack Anis

Dear THORENS customer:

The invention of the phonograph record is one of the most significant events in the cultural history of the 20th Century. Your THORENS record player TD 295 MK IV provides you with the opportunity to experience the culmination of this development. This means the realisation of optimum audio quality from your vinyl records with the highest possible protection of the modulated grooves. THORENS record players feature a particularly heavy plinth made of an acoustically "dead" woodcompound. Owing to this material any distortions that may have a deteriorating influence on the sonic properties are effectively suppressed. The outstandingly smooth-running synchronous motor is supplied and controlled by a precise electronic generator which also keeps away any sound-degrading interferences induced by the mains voltage supply. The TD 295 MK IV is a precision device which with reasonable care will provide you with musical pleasure for many years to come. In order to avoid malfunction or damage of your valuable records you are kindly requested to read these instructions for use before unpacking the unit and putting it into operation. Sincerely yours, THORENS team

Placement and Operation

Your new record player has been made for domestic use only. Therefore it should never be used anywhere outside your living quarters and always kept in a dry place. The external mains transformer unit connects to 230V mains supply. Always disconnect it from the mains before proceeding with any manipulation at or in this unit.

1. Record player setup

Loop the drive belt around the sub-platter and motor pulley. Put main platter onto sub-platter and lastly add felt mat (picture 1). Please make sure that no oil or fat gets onto the belt and the outer surface of the sub-platter while manipulating it. If necessary both parts may be cleaned with a pure alcoholic dillution added to a lint-free cloth. Attach the dustcover to the hinges at the rear side of the plinth (picture 2).

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The supplied THORENS mains transformer unit can be connected to nearly any mains voltage supply. The low-tension plug at the cord of the transformer unit is to be inserted into the respective socket at the rear panel (right) of the record player (picture 3). Connect one end of the supplied RCA leads to the record player's RCA jacks at the rear panel (left) and the other end to the dedicated phono jacks at your amplifier. Make sure that polarity is correct, i.e. right/left channel output to right/left channel input. The separate thinner lead is used to make a connection to ground (GRD). Connect this lead between the ground post of the record player and the respective ground post of your amplifier. If your amplifier does not feature a separate ground post you may connect the lead with the outer rim of an unused RCA input at the amplifier (picture 4). For amplifiers featuring a 5-pin DIN jack at the phono input section you will have to acquire a special adaptor (DIN to RCA) from your THORENS dealer. The many possibilities of grounding an audio system may sometimes cause trouble in so far that a certain hum is audible through the speakers. This humming noise gets louder if

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the volume knob is turned up. If hum can be heard we advise to first re-check the ground connection at your amplifier for a secure fit. In case the cause of the hum cannot be localised and eventually eliminated please contact your THORENS dealer for help. Another source for hum can be electro-magnetic radiations coming from the power supply of other devices in the audio chain (e.g. amplifier, receiver, CD player, tuner, etc.). These interferences can cause a distorting effect in the sensitive pick-up cartrige. However this can be easily remedied by simply changing the position of the record player with respect to the other devices. Although THORENS record players react quite insensitive towards mechanical foot-fall shock or air-born resonance these phenomena still remain a general problem when it comes to playing back vinyl records with a high-quality
pick-up cartridge. For the correct placement of ones record player it is therefore highly recommended to choose a stable piece of furniture and to avoid the proximity of the record player to loudspeakers. Under certain circumstances this may not be enough in older houses with wooden floor construction, yet in most cases a solid console firmly mounted to a supporting wall can be very benefical for the sonic properties of the record player being placed on that console.
3. Tonearm and pick-up cartridge
If your record player has been delivered with a premounted pick-up cartridge you may disregard the following first paragraphs of this chapter.

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3.1. Mounting and aligning the pick-up cartridge Nearly any pick-up cartridge in the market with standard _-inch fixing holes can be mounted to the tonearm THORENS TP 41 (picture 5) by using the respective hardware supplied with the cartridge. With the help of tweezers, the four colour-coded litzwires are to be carefully pushed onto the four connection pins (same colour-coding) of the cartridge. However some pick-up cartridge lack the colour coding and are marked with letters instead, whereby the meaning is R = right channel = red wire (signal) G = right channel = green wire (ground) L = left channel = white wire (signal) G = left channel = blue wire (ground)
4. Adjusting the tracking force
Take the counterweight (make sure the tracking force dial is facing the tonearm's bearing assembly!) and carefully rotate it clockwise onto the tonearm tube at its rear end. Then detach the tonearm from its support and move it between platter and tonearm lift (picture 6). Balance the tonearm by rotating the counterweight either clockwise or counter-clokkwise until total equilibrium has been achieved. Then move the tonearm back to its rest. In order to adjust tracking force hold the counterweight tight with the fingers of one hand to prevent it from turning whilst the fingers of your other hand turn the tracking force dial until the "0" on the dial is flush with the white line on the rear tonearm tube. The tracking force can now be adjusted by slowly rotating the counterweight clockwise (the dial is coupled to the weight) until you have come to the desired trakking force.

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3.2. Technical specifications of pick-up cartridge Audio Technica AT-95E Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.5 g (10.5 - 25 mN) Recommended tracking force: 2 g (20 mN)
5. Adjusting anti-skating force
The friction between pick-up stylus and record groove while playing is generating a force which drags the tonearm towards the centre of the record. This movement (dubbed "skating force") is certainly not desired as it tends to increase the tracking force at the inner groove whilst decreasing it at the outer groove. The supplied anti-skating weight-on-string however is a way out of this dilemma. In order to compensate the skating force it's attached at the notched rod behind the bearing assembly and looped over the outrigger. Since the strength of the skating force is roughly proportional to the tracking force it has to be adapted accordingly. The adaption range is provided by 3 notches on the rod whereby (picture 7) notch 1 equals a tracking force of 1 - 1.5 g (10 - 15 mN) notch 2 equals a tracking force of 1.5 - 2.0 g (15 - 20 mN) notch 3 equals a tracking force of > 2.0 g (> 20 mN)

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6. Operation of the TD 295 MK IV
The rotary knob at the left side of the plinth selects the record player speed (33 / 45 rpm). Next to the speed selector knob is the START / STOP button (picture 8).

7. Tonearm lift

Move the tonearm from its rest and position it above the lead-in groove or above the desired piece to be played. Lower the lever of the tonearm lift whereupon the tonearm sinks onto the record. 7.1. End-of-record shut-off After the tonearm respectively the pick-up cartridge has reached the lead-out groove the automatic shut-off function is triggered and the motor/platter stops. The tonearm is manually lifted up from the record by the lift-lever.
6.1 Selecting speed and start up Switch the rotary knob to 33 (rpm) for playing LPs and to 45 (rpm) for playing singles. To start up your record player press the START / STOP button.
If the record player is to be shut off before the cartridge has reached the lead-out groove, simply press the START / STOP button and lift the arm manually.

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Technical Specifications:
In the event of further queries, we shall be pleased to assist you by email: technik@thorens.ch Technical modifications subject to change without prior notice.
TD 295 MKIV Drive system:

THORENS Factory Warranty

In case a failure or malfunction occurs in your record player during the warranty period we guarantee to replace any defective part of this unit, or to repair the unit free of charge in a service centre maintained or authorized by us. This factory warranty covers two years from the date of purchase. If a defect or malfunction occurs within the warranty period you should inform your THORENS dealer or general representative. If the unit has to be returned for repair or service purposes you are kindly requested to send the unit in its original shipping box whereby shipping charges and insurance are to be covered from your side. 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 will be void if the device has been modified, disassembled or repaired by others than an appointed THORENS service. NB: please be aware that there may be additional warranty conditions issued and made applicable by the THORENS representative in your country.
belt drive (precision-ground belt) Motor: electronically controlled AC synchronous motor Speed: 33 and 45 rpm Speed selection: electronically Platter: 304 mm / 2.3 kg, non-magnetic Tonearm: THORENS TP 41 equipped with pick-up cartridge AT 95E Anti-skating: by weight-on-string Automatic functions: semi-automatic Automatic shut-off: opto-electronic Capacity of leads: 160 pF Voltage/Power supply: mains transformer unit available for all major mains supplies Dimensions: (WxDxH): 434 x 339 x 131 mm Weight: 8.5 kg Finish: piano laquer black piano laquer mahogany piano laquer beige

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