THORENS TD 403 DD, Руководство пользователя

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CARTRIDGES WITH DIFFERENT INHER-
ENT WEIGHTS
The counterweight of the TP150 tonearm is
made of two parts in order to balance cartridg-
es with different weights. The two parts are
connected with two screws that can be easily
loosened. However, it is advisable to adjust the
weight so that it is as close as possible to the
bearing of the tone arm in order to minimise
the leverage effect on the arm. Therefore, always check first whether the arm can be balanced with the two
weights connected. If this is not possible, unscrew the rear part of the weight.
If both weights are in combination, pickups up to approx. 30 g own weight can be balanced.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE AZIMUTH
The azimuth is the correct vertical angle of the diamond needle into the grooves of the record, i.e. seen from
the front, the diamond must be exactly perpendicular to the record. The easiest way to check this is to use a
mirror onto which the pick-up head is lowered. The pick-up system and the image must form a line without
any kinks.
Alternatively, it is advisable to use a transparent stencil with a line grid, through which a slanted position of
headshell and pick-up becomes directly visible. You may also be able to use a commercially available set
square for this purpose.
To correct a possible deviation from the correct position, the tone arm can be turned.
To do this, loosen the cover of the arm base with a small flat-blade screwdriver and then slightly loosen the
cross-head screw (1) located centrally underneath.
EXPERT SETTINGS