THORENS TD 403 DD, User Manual

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29 FIRST STEPS
POWER SUPPLY
Connect the external power supply to the socket on the back of the unit and then to a power outlet. Switch
the main switch next to the socket on the back to the „on“ position.
CONNECTING TO THE AMPLIFIER
There are two RCA sockets on the rear panel for connecting the TD403 to an amplifier. Connect these sockets
to the phono input of the amplifier using the cable supplied. The coding red means right channel and white or
black means left channel.
IMPORTANT: the Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge preinstalled at the factory requires a phono MM input. A high
level input (designation CD, AUX, TUNER or similar) is not suitable for record playback with the TD403.
RECORD REPRODUCTION
01. Place a record on the platter and select the appropriate playback speed (33.3 or 45 rpm) at the front of
the lever on the left. For small 45 singles you need the single puck supplied.
02. Unlock the tone arm and make sure the lift is up.
03. Start the platter with the lever on the front right.
04. Move the tone arm over the record with your hand so that the needle hovers over the desired spot and
lower it with the lift.
05. Playback begins.
06. When playback is finished, raise the arm with the lift and move it back to the support. Stop switches off
the motor. If necessary, put on the needle guard of the pick-up system.
07. When not in use for a longer period of time, switch off the power supply at the back with the switch.