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TD 190_E 

 
 

Dear THORENS customer, 

Thank you very much for your confidence in our product, the record player 

TD 190

. 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. The 

TD 190

 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. 

 
Sincerely yours, 
THORENS TEAM 

 
 
 

WARRANTY 

Legal warranty directives and regulations are to be applied here. In case a 
failure or malfunction occurs in your record player during the warranty period 
please inform your THORENS dealer or general representative and describe the 
malfunction that has occurred. If the malfunction cannot be remedied on site 
by sending you the respective user-serviceable spare part, you are kindly 
requested to send the unit in its original shipping box to the THORENS 
representative in your country. If the original shipping box is no longer in your 
possession your THORENS representative will be in the position to supply a 
new one for a small charge. Shipping costs to THORENS or to an authorized 
service centre must be prepaid because otherwise the parcel will be rejected 
upon arrival. After repair or service the unit will be returned to you free of 
charge. Whenever you ship this turntable kindly use the screws for the security 
during transportation. 

 

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.

 

 

 
 
 

 

WARNING! 
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product rain or moisture 
 

Summary of Contents for TD 190-1

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Page 2: ...s Page Thorens Factory Warranty 2 Technical Specification 3 Unpacking and Assembly 4 Electrical Connections and Installation 4 Tonearm and Pickup Cartridge 5 Vertical alignment of cartridge 6 Operatio...

Page 3: ...period please inform your THORENS dealer or general representative and describe the malfunction that has occurred If the malfunction cannot be remedied on site by sending you the respective user servi...

Page 4: ...ata Measured values typical values Belt drive Mains voltage Mains set Wow and flutter DIN WRMS Platter Line frequency Power requirement Platter speeds Signal to noise ratio DIN 45 500 Rumble unweighte...

Page 5: ...plug on the cable that is coming from the mains transformer unit is to be inserted into jack 17 Fig 4 at the rear side of the record player The stereo signal leads have two phono plugs which are also...

Page 6: ...while holding back the tone arm Fig 6 By turning the counter weight 3 the tone arm can be precisely balanced in order to make it hover freely above the platter Move the tone arm back to its rest You...

Page 7: ...de the stylus should be seen within the rectangular recess of the gauge Fig 9 Adjust the cartridge in the head shell until the correct positions are achieved Lastly tighten the mounting screws put the...

Page 8: ...ered onto the record Fig 11 Manual start and tone arm lift Bring the lift lever 5 into position UP Unlock the tone arm from its rest and move it above the lead in groove of the record The motor and pl...

Page 9: ...TD 190_E 9 Thorens Export Company Ltd Im H bel 1 CH 4304 Giebenach Basel Switzerland Tel 41 0 61 8 13 03 37 Fax Tel 41 0 61 8 13 03 39 Internet http www thorens ch Email info thorens ch...

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