The Thorens TD402 turntable user manual provides setup, operation, maintenance, and stylus replacement instructions.
This manual explains how to install, configure and use the Thorens TD402 turntable. It covers the dust‑cover installation, basic arm adjustments, speed selection, auto‑play function, and connection to external audio equipment.
The guide also includes detailed maintenance procedures, stylus replacement steps, technical specifications, and safety information for transport and storage of the turntable. This manual is written in German.
| Output connector | RCA (Cinch), gold‑plated |
|---|---|
| Power supply | AC 100‑240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 2.5 W |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 420 × 355 × 139 mm |
| Weight | ≈ 6.1 kg |
| Tonearm effective length | 8.8 in (223.6 mm) |
| Tracking force range | 0 – 4 g |
| System weight range | 3.5 – 6.2 g |
| Overhang | 18.6 mm |
Remove the cover and its hinges from the packaging, insert the hinge clamps into the cover, and attach the hinges to the rear brackets of the turntable.
Lock the tonearm in its rest, remove the headshell, take off the stylus guard, pull the stylus cartridge forward, replace it with a new one, and re‑install the guard.
Turn the anti‑skating knob counter‑clockwise until the scale reads zero, then set the desired value according to the cartridge specifications.