THORENS TD 295 MK IV User Manual

Anti-skating force
The interaction of stylus friction and cartridge bearing
forces produces a force which pulls the tonearm towards
the centre of the record (referred to as skating force). This
force can be offset with the help of anti-skating force,
which, in the case of the TP 41 tonearm, is produced by
an anti-skating weight.
Hook the anti-skating weight to the notched bar (Fig. 5.1)
and lead it through the wire hanger.
The anti-skating force will vary depending on which of the
three notches (Fig 5.2) the anti-skating weight is hooked
to. The correct anti-skating weight depends on the vertical
tracking force that has been set. Use:
notch 1
notch 2
notch 3
for tracking forces between 10 and 15 mN
for tracking forces between 15 and 20 mN
for tracking forces exceeding 20 mN
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Fig. 5.2
Fig. 5.1
1
2
3

THORENS TD 295 MK IV Specifications

Drive and Operation

operation	semi-automatic
drive system	internal flat drive belt
motor	electronically controlled AC synchronous motor
speeds	33-1/3, 45 rpm
speed select	electronically

Platter and Tonearm

platter	12” / 2.3 kg
tonearm	THORENS TP 41
pick-up cartridge	AT-95E

Power and Dimensions

power supply	external mains adaptor (115-230 V / 50-60 Hz depending on type)
dimensions	430 x 145 x 365 mm (W x H x D)
weight	8.5 kg