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THORENS TD126MKII - User Manual

THORENS TD126MKII
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THORENS
SERVICE
TD126MKII
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Summary

Thorens TD126 MKII Service Manual

Important Safety and Caution Notices

Service procedures are intended for qualified electronic service technicians only.

Mechanical Servicing

Chassis Suspension Adjustment

Adjusting the chassis suspension for proper free play and alignment.

Drive Belt Adjustment

Ensuring the drive belt runs centered on the motor pulley.

Mechanical Drive System Check

Checking platter start-up times and component condition.

Auto-Stop Mechanical Adjustments

Mechanical adjustments for the auto-stop sensor mechanism.

Tone Arm Lift Operation

Checking and adjusting tone arm lift cycle times.

Dust Cover, Rear Panel, and Base Maintenance

Procedures for adjusting dust cover hinges and removing panels.

Lubrication Procedures

Lubrication guidelines for platter bearing and motor.

Electronic Servicing

Circuit Defects and Repairs

Identifying malfunctions via performance or current consumption.

Circuit Board Access and Removal

Procedures for accessing and removing circuit boards.

Speed Adjustment Procedures

Adjusting platter speed using potentiometers.

Auto-Stop Electrical Adjustments

Electrical calibration of the auto-stop sensor.

Platter Motor Voltage and Symmetry Settings

Setting platter motor supply voltages and symmetry.

Additional Performance Checks

Verifying signal purity and DC offset levels.

Fuse Replacement and Voltage Range Switching

Replacing mains fuse and switching voltage ranges.

Indicator Lamp Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting non-illuminating indicator lamps.

Stroboscope Adjustment

Adjusting the stroboscope to the correct mains frequency.

Circuit Descriptions and Troubleshooting

Basic Circuit Functions Overview

Overview of the platter motor and lift motor control circuitry.

Pushbutton Control and Lift Motor Operation

How pushbutton commands control platter and lift motors.

Platter Motor Oscillator Circuit

Description of the platter motor oscillator circuit.

Platter Motor Amplifier Circuit

Description of the platter motor amplifier stages.

Auto-Stop Circuit Description

Explanation of the auto-stop circuit operation.

Power Supply Circuit Details

Description of the power supply and its stabilized voltages.

Diagrams and Parts Lists

Exploded Diagrams

Visual breakdown of the turntable components for identification.

Schematics

Detailed electronic circuit diagrams for reference.

Block Diagram

Functional block diagram illustrating system interconnections.

Parts Lists

Comprehensive lists of replacement parts with descriptions.

Summary

Thorens TD126 MKII Service Manual

Important Safety and Caution Notices

Service procedures are intended for qualified electronic service technicians only.

Mechanical Servicing

Chassis Suspension Adjustment

Adjusting the chassis suspension for proper free play and alignment.

Drive Belt Adjustment

Ensuring the drive belt runs centered on the motor pulley.

Mechanical Drive System Check

Checking platter start-up times and component condition.

Auto-Stop Mechanical Adjustments

Mechanical adjustments for the auto-stop sensor mechanism.

Tone Arm Lift Operation

Checking and adjusting tone arm lift cycle times.

Dust Cover, Rear Panel, and Base Maintenance

Procedures for adjusting dust cover hinges and removing panels.

Lubrication Procedures

Lubrication guidelines for platter bearing and motor.

Electronic Servicing

Circuit Defects and Repairs

Identifying malfunctions via performance or current consumption.

Circuit Board Access and Removal

Procedures for accessing and removing circuit boards.

Speed Adjustment Procedures

Adjusting platter speed using potentiometers.

Auto-Stop Electrical Adjustments

Electrical calibration of the auto-stop sensor.

Platter Motor Voltage and Symmetry Settings

Setting platter motor supply voltages and symmetry.

Additional Performance Checks

Verifying signal purity and DC offset levels.

Fuse Replacement and Voltage Range Switching

Replacing mains fuse and switching voltage ranges.

Indicator Lamp Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting non-illuminating indicator lamps.

Stroboscope Adjustment

Adjusting the stroboscope to the correct mains frequency.

Circuit Descriptions and Troubleshooting

Basic Circuit Functions Overview

Overview of the platter motor and lift motor control circuitry.

Pushbutton Control and Lift Motor Operation

How pushbutton commands control platter and lift motors.

Platter Motor Oscillator Circuit

Description of the platter motor oscillator circuit.

Platter Motor Amplifier Circuit

Description of the platter motor amplifier stages.

Auto-Stop Circuit Description

Explanation of the auto-stop circuit operation.

Power Supply Circuit Details

Description of the power supply and its stabilized voltages.

Diagrams and Parts Lists

Exploded Diagrams

Visual breakdown of the turntable components for identification.

Schematics

Detailed electronic circuit diagrams for reference.

Block Diagram

Functional block diagram illustrating system interconnections.

Parts Lists

Comprehensive lists of replacement parts with descriptions.

THORENS TD126MKII Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAutomatic turntable
Speeds33 1/3, 45 RPM
Drive MethodBelt drive
MotorAC synchronous motor
Pitch controlYes
Effective tonearm length230 mm
Overhang15 mm
Platter3.2 kg, 300 mm diameter
Wow and flutter≤0.05%

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