Handling Records - THORENS TD 102 A Manuel D'utilisation

Handling records

Holding records
When holding a record or removing it from its sleeve, avoid touching the grooves by holding the record by its
label and edge with one hand or by holding it by its edge with both hands.
Cleaning
Fingerprints and dust on a record can cause noise and the sound to skip, as well as damage the record itself
and the stylus. Use a commercially-available record cleaner to clean records. Do not use thinner or anything
other than a record cleaner. Such chemicals could harm the surface of the record.
When using a record cleaner, wipe the surface of the record in a circular motion, following the grooves.
Precautions for use
Do not leave records in places that are exposed to direct sunlight or are very hot or very humid. Leaving a
record in such a condition for a long time could result in warping, mold growth or other damage.
Do not stack multiple records or place heavy objects on top of them. Do not leave records at an angle for long
amounts of time, either. Doing so could result in warping or other damage.
Do not allow hard objects to directly touch the audio grooves. Doing so could cause scratches.
After you finish playing a record, always put it back into its sleeve for storage. Leaving a record unprotected
could result in warping or scratching.
Do not use cracked records.
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