Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit
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1. RCA phono sockets 14 so you can substitute the interconnect cables supplied with higher quality cables such as the Pro Ject Connect it interconnect cables for connection to the amplifier if you wish Use the Phono input sometimes labelled gram disc or RIAA on your amplifier Make sure that the phono input offers correct matching and amplification for the type of cartridge used Line inputs such as CD Tuner Tape or Video are not suitable Take care to connect the left and right channels correctly The right channel is usually marked red the left channel black or white Check the manual supplied with your amplifier for relevant information The earthing wire of the tonearm lead should be connected to the earth terminal on your amplifier if provided If your amplifier does not have an input suitable for phono cartridges you will require a separate phono amplifier stage for MM or MC cartridges which is then connected between the record player and a free line level input of the amplifier For detailed product information regarding Pro Ject Audio interconnect cables and phono amplifiers please refer to the Pro Ject web site www project audio com 5 The recommended load impedance for factory fitted cartridges is 47kohms MM input Mains power connection Connect the mains lead to the mains AC outlet voltages vary from country to country Before connecting to the mains Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requiremen2. the socket Drive belt is not fitted or has slipped off No signal through one or other channel or both channels No signal contact from the cartridge to the internal tonearm wiring or trom that to the arm lead or from that to the phono box or between that and the amplifier This could be due to a faulty plug broken wire or solder joint or simply loose plug socket connection Phono input not selected at amplifier Amplifier not switched on Amplifier or speakers detective or muted No connection to the loudspeakers Strong hum on phono input No earth connection from cartridge or arm or arm cable to amplifier or earth loop Distorted or inconsistent sound from one or both channels Record player is connected to wrong input of amplifier or MM MC switch incorrectly set Needle or cantilever damaged Wrong r p m drive belt overstretched or dirty platter bearing without oil dirty or damaged Safety instructions AC outlet voltages vary from country to country Before connecting to the mains make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on a label underneath the unit The power cord plug and the switch 19 are used to disconnect the unit from the mains Make sure that the plug and the switch are easily accessible at all times Hold the plug when unplugging the power cord Never handle the power cord while your hands are wet or damp V Avoid letting liquids enter the device Never place any item con
3. unless changing the cartridge at a later date During assembly and adjustment of the deck small parts could be lost if not carefully placed in a suitable receptacle Before starting assembly make yourself acquainted with the parts listed above and correspondingly numbered in the technical drawings above Separately packed items are marked with an asterisk Set up The deck is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packaged for safe transport Carefully remove all parts from the transport packaging Make sure the surface you wish to use the turntable on is level use a spirit level before placing the turntable on it Remove the transport lock 18 from the tonearm Store it in the original packaging so it is available for any future transportation Fit the drive belt 3 around the hub 4 and the smaller diameter part of the motor pulley 2 Avoid getting sweat or grease on the belt as these will deteriorate the performance and reduce the belt s lifespan Use absorbent kitchen paper to remove any oil or grease from the outer edge of the hub and the belt Fit the platter 5 over the spindle of the hub 4 5 Please note We recommend to use the record player without a mat on the platter Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Debut Carbon Esprit Ortofon 2M Red Revision 2012 10 1 3 Cartridge downforce adjustment The counterweight 6 supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 6 5 8 5g weight no 80 An alternative counte
4. D Project INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro Ject Debut Carbon Esprit 30 Me g O Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Debut Carbon Esprit Ortofon 2M Red Revision 2012 10 1 Pro Ject Debut Carbon Esprit Controls features and connections 1 Motor brackets with Sorbothane pads 2 Stepped drive pulley 3 Drive belt 30 Hook 4 Hub 5 Platter 6 Tonearm counterweight Downforce scale 7 Tonearm lift lever 8 18 Tonearm rest and removable transport lock 9 Tonearm tube 9 Tonearm base 10 Lid 11 Lid hinges 12 Hinge fasteners 13 Mains lead 14 Phono output sockets and earth connection 15 Anti skating weight adjustment scale 16 Anti skating weight 17 Anti skating weight support hoop 19 Power switch 20 Headshell with finger lift and fitted Ortofon 2M Red cartridge 21 Motor 22 Single adapter Connection cable not shown Dear music lover thank you for purchasing a Pro Ject Audio record player In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability with this record player you should study these instructions for use carefully V Warning of a hazard for the user the unit or possible misuse Important notice Your turntable has been delivered with a factory fitted and adjusted cartridge please ignore the cartridge set up instructions
5. er a long period of time the drive belt can be removed to prevent unequal stretching V Always disconnect the record player from the mains power supply as a precaution before maintenance Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Debut Carbon Esprit Ortofon 2M Red Revision 2012 10 1 5 Useful tips The record player should be positioned on a low resonance surface such as wood or multiple layer ply board to avoid structural vibrations disturbing replay Fitting and connecting the cartridge All cartridges with half inch mounting holes can be fitted Leaving the needle s protection cover on fit the cartridge to the headshell using the screws supplied with the cartridge by passing one screw through each slot in the headshell 20 Do not tighten the nuts yet Connect the tonearm wires to the cartridge pins as follows white left channel positive L red right channel pos R green right channel return R blue left channel return L The full sound quality of the record player can only be achieved if the cartridge is correctly adjusted Particular tools like the Pro Ject alignment tool are required to accomplish this job properly If you are not well acquainted with the adjustment of cartridges you are advised to call upon the willing help of your Pro Ject dealer to accomplish this task for you Please note Adjusting a cartridge and tonearm calls for the greatest care in order to avoid damaging the cartridge or tonearm bearings Leave t
6. his work to your dealer if you are in any way unsure of the necessary steps and precautions to be taken Technical specifications Pro Ject Debut Carbon Esprit Pro Ject 8 6cc Nominal speeds 33 45 r p m 78 r p m optional Speed variance 0 8 Wow and flutter 0 1 Signal to noise 68dB Effective tonearm mass 6g Effective tonearm length 8 6 218 5mm Overhang 18 5mm Power consumption 4 5W Voltage suitable for your country s mains supply Dimensions W x H x D 415 x 118 x 320mm dust cover open 415 x 365 x 405mm Weight 4 9kg Technical specifications MM Cartridge Ortofon 2M Red Freguency range 20 22 000Hz Channel separation 22dB 1kHz Output voltage 5 5mV Recommended load impedance 47kohms amplifier connection MM input Compliance stylus type 20um mN elliptical Recommended tracking force 18mN Weight 7 29 6 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Debut Carbon Esprit Ortofon 2M Red Revision 2012 10 1 Potential incorrect use and fault conditions Pro Ject turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict quality controls before leaving the factory Faults that may possibly occur are not necessarily due to material or production faults but can sometimes be caused by incorrect use or unfortunate circumstances Therefore the following list of common fault symptoms is included The platter doesn t turn although the unit is switched on The unit is not connected to the mains power supply No mains at
7. p the loop of the anti skating weight s thread over the second groove of the stub to set the correct anti skating force for the factory fitted cartridge Feed the thread through the loop of the wire support 17 Adjusting the azimuth The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to trace the groove wall modulations correctly A small screw at the bearing end of the arm allows incorrect azimuth to be s corrected if your needle is not mounted exactly perpendicular to the cartridge body which is often the case Slacken off the screw just enough to be able to revolve the arm tube without applying force Please note do not remove the screw completely With the aid of a good magnifying glass adjust the needle until it is vertical in the groove i e perpendicular to the record s surface Ideally this should correspond to the top surface of the cartridge body being parallel to the record surtace When you are satisfied that the needle is vertical retighten the screw carefully Please note Under no circumstances should the arm tube be adjusted with the needle still in the record groove Irreparable damage may be caused to the cantilever suspension The arm must be litted to make each adjustment and lowered afterwards to check it 4 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Debut Carbon Esprit Ortofon 2M Red Revision 2012 10 1 Connection to the amplifier The record player has gold plated female
8. part of the product by unauthorized persons release the manufacturer from any liability over and above the lawful rights of the customer O Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Debut Carbon Esprit Ortofon 2M Red Revision 2012 10 1 7 Copyright PRO JECT is a Registered Trademark of H Lichtenegger The information was correct at the time of going to This ouide was oroduced bv Audio Trade GmbH press The manufacturer reserves the right to make Co ht 5 All ri changes to the technical specification without prior 9 1 9 1 notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing process of technical development Tomearm transport look Tonearm counterweight 8 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Debut Carbon Esprit Ortofon 2M Red Revision 2012 10 1
9. rweight for cartridges weighing between 4 5 6g weight no 8 is available as an accessory part Pushing carefully turn the counterweight 6 onto the rear end of the tonearm tube 9 so that the downforce scale 6a shows towards the front of the player Lower the armlift and position the cartridge in the space between arm rest and platter Carefully rotate the counterweight 6 until the armtube balances out The arm should return to the balanced position if it is moved up or down This adjustment must be done carefully Do not forget to remove the cartridge protection cap if fitted Once the arm is correctly balanced return it to the rest Hold the counterweight 6 without moving it and gently revolve the downforce scale ring 6a until the zero is in line with the anti skating prong 15 Check whether the arm still balances out Rotate the counterweight counter clockwise seen from the front to adjust the downforce according to the cartridge manufacturers recommendations One mark on the scale represents 1 mN 0 1g 0 1 Pond of downforce 5 Please note Adjust the downforce prior to installing the anti skating weight The recommended downforce for the Ortofon 2M Red cartridge is 17 5mN Anti skating force adjustment The anti skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce as follows 3 O D Downforce Groove in the stub 15 10 14mN 1 from bearing rings 15 19mN 20 u 20mN and bigger av i 15 Sli
10. taining liquid such as a flower vase on or near the device Never spill any liquid on the device Never place any naked flame sources such as lighted candles on or near the device The product shall not be used in damp or wet locations next to a bathtub sink swimming pool or any other similar conditions Keep plastic bags away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation Service Should you encounter a problem which you are not able to alleviate or identify despite the above information please contact your dealer for further advice Only when the problem cannot be resolved there should the unit be sent to the responsible distributor in your country Guarantee repairs will only be effected if the unit is returned correctly packaged For this reason we recommend keeping the original packaging Never return a record player without making sure that is it safely disassembled and correctly packaged in the original packaging according to the diagrams on the last page of this user guide Please remove these parts and pack them separately lid 10 counterweight 6 anti skating weight 16 platter 5 and belt 3 Fit the cartridge protection cap Insert the transport lock for the tonearm 18 prior to carefully packaging the record player Warranty The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions for use and or by transportation without the original packaging Modification or change to any
11. ts printed on a label underneath the unit Fitting the lid Fit the lid dust cover 10 carefully over the hinge prongs and adjust the screws 12 until the lid stays open where you want it to without being too stiff to open or close Switching on and off Pressing the power switch 19 alternately starts or stops the motor Changing replay speed To play records at 45 r p m first remove the platter 5 Using the accessory tool provided 3a hook the belt 3 over the larger diameter part of the motor pulley 2 Refit the platter To revert to 33 r p m repeat the proceedings using the smaller step on the pulley When the Pro Ject Speed Box SE is used speed change between 33 and 45 r p m is electronic There is no need to move the belt manually In addition 78 r p m is available after fitting a special pulley which may be purchased as an optional extra For detailed product information please refer to the Pro Ject web site www project audio com Maintenance and cleaning Your record player requires little or no regular maintenance Remove dust with a slightly moistened antistatic cloth Never use a dry cloth because this will create static electricity which attract more dust Antistatic cleaning fluids are available at specialist stores but must be applied sparingly to avoid damage to rubber parts It is recommended to fit the needle cover before cleaning or maintenance is carried out to avoid damage If the player is not used ov
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