User Manual - Music Direct
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1. Slacken off the screw just enough to be able to revolve the arm tube without applying force Note Do not remove the screw completely Ln 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 surface but in practice this is often not the case When you are satisfied that the needle is vertical retighten the screw carefully 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 lifted to make each adjustment and lowered afterwards to check it Anti skating force adjustment Pro Ject Evolution tonearms The anti skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce as follows SOO Downforce Groove inthe stub 15 10 14mN 1 from bearing rings 15 19mN gt A 3 20mN and bigger ae vi E Hang the loop of the thread of the anti skating weight in the groove of the anti skating stub 15 corresponding to the downforce applied to your cartridge and hang the thread in the groove of the wire support 17 Adjusting the vertical tracking angle vta Pro Ject Evolution tonearms Put a record on the platter When the needle is lowered into the record groove and the tonearm is not resting on the tonearm rest 32. 5g 0 5 Pond of downforce Adjusting the vertical tracking angle vta Ortofon RS and AS tonearms Put a record on the platter When the needle is lowered into the record groove and the tonearm is not resting on the tonearm rest 3 the surface of the cartridge body should be parallel to the surface of the record If it is not loosen the hexagon screw in the tonearm base 8 RS tonearms or 7 AS tonearms just enough to allow vertical movement of the arm pillar without force and slide the arm up or down until it is parallel Carefully retighten the hexagon screw without applying excessive force which would deform the arm pillar finger tight is quite sufficient Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Xtension Pro Ject Ortofon tonearms Revision 15 06 11 15 07 11 7 Ortofon AS tonearms Detachable headshell with finger lift Tonearm tube Tonearm rest and removable transport lock Tonearm litt lever Anti skating force adjustment knob Tonearm counterweight a Downforce scale Tonearm base NOOB N Cartridge downforce adjustment Ortofon AS Tonarme Remove the transport lock 3 from the tonearm Store it in the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation Set the knob 5 to 0 Pushing carefully turn the counterweight 6 onto the rear end of the tonearm tube 2 so that the downforce scale 6a shows towards the front of the player Lower the armlift and position the cartridge in the space bet
3. Speed Change will switch on the player from stand by Press and hold the button Speed Change to put the unit into stand by Changing replay speed The belt must be on the smaller 50Hz models larger 60Hz models diameter part of the motor pulley Press the button Speed Change to switch between 33 and 45 r p m The selected speed will be displayed digitally To replay records at 78 r p m perform the following steps Remove the pulley cover Using the tool 3a fit the belt 3 around the larger 50Hz models for 60Hz models the smaller diameter has to be used diameter step of the pulley 2 Start the turntable by pressing the button Speed Change and switch the speed to 45 r p m the platter will then revolve at 78 r p m The display still shows 45 r p m 5 Speed Change Pitch control Repeatedly pressing the or buttons increases or decreases the replay speed in twenty steps of 0 1 r p m respectively The adjusted speed is displayed digitally Maintenance and cleaning Your record player requires little or no regular maintenance Remove dust with the supplied antistatic cloth It is recommended to fit the needle cover before cleaning or maintenance is carried out to avoid damage If the player is not used over a long period of time the drive belt can be removed to prevent unequal stretching VA Always disconnect the record player from the mains power supply as a precaution before maintenance Technical specifications PRO
4. adjustment Ortofon RS Tonarme Remove the transport lock 3 from the tonearm Store it in the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation Set the knob 5 to 0 Place the counterweight 7 halfway along the counterweight support rod at rear of arm being sure to have the counterweights 7 securing screw uppermost Lower the armlift and position the cartridge in the space between tonearm rest 3 and platter Carefully move the counterweight 7 along the support rod until the armtube 2 balances out The arm should return to the balanced position if it is moved up or down Do not forget to remove the cartridge protection cap if fitted With the power off and the platter static place the supplied stylus pressure gauge onto the platter Carefully lower the armlift and position the tip of the stylus on the pressure gauges measuring tongue The downforce will be displayed digitally Adjust the Downforce using the knob 6 to the cartridge manufacturer s recommendations This adjustment must be done with the tonearm resting on the tonearm rest 3 Finally secure the counterweight with the securing screw 7 The counterweight 7 supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 18 40g Anti skating force adjustment Ortofon RS and AS tonearms The anti skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce Rotate the knob 5 to adjust the Anti skating force One mark on the scale represents 5 mN 0
5. JECT Xtension Electronic speed change 33 33 45 11 and 78 r p m Speed variance 0 09 Wow and flutter 0 01 Signal to noise 73dB Power consumption 2W Outboard power supply 16V 1 000mA AC suitable for your country s mains supply Dimensions W x H x D 550 x 250 x 450mm dust cover open 550 x 550 x 560mm Weight 20kg 4 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Xtension Pro Ject Ortofon tonearms Revision 15 06 11 15 07 11 Pro Ject Evolution tonearms Headshell with finger litt Tonearm tube Tonearm rest and removable transport lock Tonearm lift lever Anti skating weight Anti skating weight wire support Tonearm counterweight 7a Downforce scale Anti skating weight adjustment scale Tonearm base NO OO NI aAKRWN Cartridge downforce adjustment Pro Ject Evolution tonearms Remove the transport lock 3 from the tonearm Store it in the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation Pushing carefully turn the counterweight 7 onto the rear end of the tonearm tube 2 and so that the downforce scale 7a 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 7 until the armtube balances out The arm should return to the balanced position if it is moved up or down Do not forget to remove the cartridge protection cap if fitted Once the arm is correctly balanced return it to the r
6. P Project O ro SYSTEMS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro Ject Xtension o a 2 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Xtension Pro Ject Ortofon tonearms Revision 15 06 11 15 07 11 PRO JECT Xtension Controls features and connections Low voltage cable and power supply socket Stepped drive pulley Drive belt 3a Hook Platter ON OFF switch speed selector Arm board 6a Spirit level Adjustable feet Lid hinges Lid Pulley cover not shown SOON A O1 amp ND Record weight not shown Pro Ject Connect it connection cable not shown Single adapter not shown Power supply not shown Gloves 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 5 Important notice 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 Screw the four feet 7 onto the threaded bolts located on the underside of the plinth Make sure the surface you wish to use the turntable on is level use a s
7. est 3 Hold the counterweight 7 without moving it and gently revolve the downforce scale ring 7a until the zero is in line with the anti skating prong 8 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 Tonearm Pro Ject 9cc Evolution The counterweights 7 supplied are suitable for cartridges weighing between 5 7 5g counterweight no 28 7 10g counterweight no 46 9 11g counterweight no 43 or 10 14g counterweight no 29 Tonearm Pro Ject 12cc Evolution The counterweights 7 supplied are suitable for cartridges weighing between 4 7g counterweight no 27 6 9g counterweight no 31 8 12g counterweight no 32 or 10 14g counterweight no 33 Adjust the downforce prior to installing the anti skating weight Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Xtension Pro Ject Ortofon tonearms Revision 15 06 11 15 07 11 5 Adjusting the azimuth Pro Ject Evolution tonearms The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to trace the groove wall modulations correctly TT A small screw at the bearing end of the arm allows incorrect azimuth to be 6 _ ar Screw corrected if your needle is not mounted exactly perpendicular to the cartridge body which is often the case 6
8. ing wire may be connected to the screw terminal between the sockets if you encounter hum problems when using the record player 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 such as the PRO JECT PHONO BOX or the PRO JECT TUBE BOX which is then connected between the record player and a free line level input of the amplifier For detailed product information please refer to the Pro Ject web site www project audio com 8 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Xtension Pro Ject Ortofon tonearms Revision 15 06 11 15 07 11 Technical specifications Ortofon RS 212D and Ortofon RS 309D Tonearm medium mass Supplied counterweight cartridge weight 18 40g including headshell Downforce range 0 50mN Effective tonearm length RS 212D 229mm RS 309D 326mm Overhang 15mm Offset abgle RS 212D 22 Grad RS 309D 19 Grad Tonearm cable length 123cm Weight RS 212D 655g RS 309D 725g plus headshell and cartridge Technical specifications Ortofon AS 212S and Ortofon AS 309S Tonearm medium mass Supplied counterweight cartridge weight 18 25g including headshell Optional counterweights cartridge weight 26 38g including headshell AS 212S weight C AS 3095 weight D Downforce range 0 50mN Effective tonearm length AS 2125 229mm AS 309S 326mm Overhang 15mm Offset abgle AS 2125 22 Grad AS 3095 19 Grad Tonearm cable leng
9. nnot 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 supplied diagram Please remove these parts and pack them separately feet counterweight platter cartridge and belt Fit the cartridge protection cap Insert the transport lock for the tonearm prior to carefully packaging the record player Warranty The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions nes for use and or by transportation without the original packaging Modification or change to any part of the product by unauthorized persons release the manufacturer from any liability over and above the lawful rights of the customer PRO JECT is a Registered Trademark of H Lichtenegger The information was correct at the time of going to press The manufacturer reserves the right to make This guide was produced by Audio Trade GmbH changes to the technical specification without prior Copyright 2008 All rights reserved notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing process of technical development O Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Xtension Pro Ject Ortofon tonearms Revision 15 06 11 15 07 11
10. pirit level before placing the turntable on it Carefully place the platter bearing housing over the bearing axle Put the record weight on the platter and level the plinth using the spirit level ba and the adjustable feet 7 Fit the drive belt 3 around the platter 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 Put the pulley cover on its rests Fitting the lid Fit the lid dust cover 9 carefully over the hinge prongs and adjust the screws 8 until the lid stays open where you want it to without being too stiff to open or close Useful tips The base and 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 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Xtension Pro Ject Ortofon tonearms Revision 15 06 11 15 07 11 3 Mains power connection The turntable is supplied with a power supply suitable for your country s mains supply Check the label before connecting to ensure compliance with the mains rating in your house Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the socket 1 on the rear of the record player before connecting the power supply to the mains Starting the motor Stand By Pressing the button
11. ry 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 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 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 ca
12. th 123cm Weight AS 2125 483g AS 3095 535g plus headshell and cartridge 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 1 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 this work to your dealer if you are in any way unsure of the necessary steps and precautions to be taken Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Xtension Pro Ject Ortofon tonearms Revision 15 06 11 15 07 11 9 Potential incorrect use and fault conditions PRO JECT turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict quality controls before leaving the facto
13. the tube 2 of the tonearm should be parallel to the surtace of the record If it is not loosen both hexagon screws in the tonearm base 9 just enough to allow vertical movement of the arm pillar without force and slide the arm up or down until it is parallel Carefully retighten the hexagon screws without applying excessive force which would deform the arm pillar finger tight is quite sufficient Technical specifications Pro Ject 9cc Evolution Tonearm medium mass Supplied counterweights cartridge weight 5 7 5g 7 10g 9 11g or 10 14g Downforce range 10 35mN Effective tonearm length 9 230mm Overhang 18mm Tonearm cable length 123cm Weight 265g without counterweight Technical specifications Pro Ject 12cc Evolution Tonearmn Supplied counterweights Downforce range Effective tonearm length Overhang Tonearm cable length Weight 6 medium mass cartridge weight 4 7g 6 9g 8 12g or 10 14g 10 35mN 12 304 8mm 13 2mm 123cm 271g without counterweight Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Xtension Pro Ject Ortofon tonearms Revision 15 06 11 15 07 11 Ortofon RS tonearms Detachable headshell with finger lift Tonearm tube Tonearm rest and removable transport lock Tonearm lift lever Anti skating force adjustment knob Downforce adjustment knob Tonearm counterweight with securing screw Tonearm base Stylus pressure gauge not shown OO NI ON O KO ND Cartridge downforce
14. ween 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 Do not forget to remove the cartridge protection cap if fitted Once the arm is correctly balanced return it to the rest 3 Hold the counterweight 6 without moving it and gently revolve the downforce scale ring 6a until the zero is in line with the black line at the rear end of the tonearm tube 2 Check whether the arm still balances out Rotate the counterweight counter clockwise seen from the front to adjust the downforce according to the cartridge manufacturer s recommendations The counterweight 6 supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 18 25g An alternative weight for cartridges weighing between 26 38g is available as an accessory part Anti skating force adjustment and Adjusting the vertical tracking angle vta See Ortofon RS tonearms Connection to the amplifier Connect the tonearm cables to the Phono input sometimes labelled gram disc or RIAA on your amplifier Make sure that the phono input offers correct matching and amplitication 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 An earth
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