User Manual - Pro-Ject Audio Systems
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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 this screw completely PA 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 When 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 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject RPM 10 Carbon Revision 2015 07 16 5 Anti skating force adjustment The anti skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce as follows 3 5 D Downforce Groove in the stub 12 A 10 14mN 1 from bearing rings 15 19mN od ovo an a 20mN and bigger ge 4 Hang the loop of the thread of the anti skating weight into the groove of the anti skating stub 12 corresponding to the downforce applied to your cartridge and hang the thread into the groove of the wire support 14 Connection to the amplifier The record player uses an output through a 5 PIN connector 11 Use supplied Pro Ject Connect it 5P CC cable to connect the turntable to the RCA Cinch or XLR connectors of your amplifier2. Project INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro Ject RPM 10 Carbon 2 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject RPM 10 Carbon Revision 2015 07 16 Pro Ject RPM 10 Carbon Controls features and connections Separate motor unit motor and motor base 2 Drive pulley 3 Drive belt 4 Speed control button 5 Platter 6 Tonearm counterweight 6a Downforce scale 7 Tonearm lift lever 8 18 Tonearm rest and removable transport lock 9 Tonearm tube 9a Tonearm base 10 Power supply socket 11 Phono output through 5 PIN connector 12 Anti skating weight adjustment scale 13 Anti skating weight 14 Anti skating weight wire support 15 Headshell with finger lift 16 Height adjustable tip toe feet 17 Record weight 19 Base Pro Ject Ground it Deluxe Carbon 20 Height adjustable magnet supported feet 21 Black square screw Signal cable Connect it 5P CC 123cm not shown Universal power supply not shown Single adapter not shown Spirit level not shown Template not shown Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject RPM 10 Carbon Revision 2015 07 16 3 Dear music lover Thank you for purchasing a Pro Ject Audio Systems record player In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability please study these instructions carefully V Warning of hazard for the user the unit or possible misuse E Important notice The following instructions for adjusting the cartridge are provi
3. Pro Ject RPM 10 Carbon Revision 2015 07 16 The full sound quality of the record player can only be achieved if the cartridge is adjusted correctly Particular tools like the Pro Ject Audio Systems alignment tool are required to accomplish this job properly If you are not well acquainted with the adjustment of cartridges please call for the willing help of your Pro Ject Audio Systems dealer Please note adjusting a cartridge and tonearm calls for the greatest care in order to avoid damaging the cartridge or tonearm bearings Ask your local dealer for help if you are unsure in any of the necessary steps and precautions which must be taken Cartridge downforce adjustment The supplied counterweights 6 are suitable for cartridges weighing between 4 6g counterweight no 30 5 8g counterweight no 46 6 10g counterweight no 44 or 8 14g counterweight no 31 Alternative counter weights for cartridges weighing between 15 20g counterweight no 32 and 16 22g counterweight no 33 are available as accessory parts Adjust the downforce before installing the anti skating weight Following adjustments have to be done very carefully Remove cartridge protection cap Push and turn the counterweight 6 carefully on 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 Rotate the counterweigh
4. mode hold the button STBY 4 for 3 seconds Changing replay speed Press the speed control button STBY 4 for starting the turntable To change the speed from 33 r p m to 45 r p m press the STBY 4 button again Speed is correct when the LED diode stops blinking Mounting the optional lid separately available Place the lid carefully over the record player from above 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 attracts even more dust Antistatic cleaning fluids are available at specialized stores but must be applied sparingly to avoid damage to rubber parts It is recommended to fit the needle cover before cleaning or maintenance to avoid damage If the player is not used over a long period of time the drive belt should be removed to prevent unequal stretching V Always disconnect the record player from the mains power supply as a precaution before maintenance 6 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject RPM 10 Carbon Revision 2015 07 16 Useful tips The lid optional is not only a dust cover but also a resonant structure likely to be excited by and to pass into the plinth the acoustic energy emanating from your loudspeakers during replay Therefore it is recomme
5. 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 like CD Tuner Tape or Video are not suitable Take care about connecting the left and right channel correctly The right channel is usually marked red the left channel black or white Check the manual of your amplifier for relevant information An earthing wire may be connected to the screw terminal between the sockets if you encounter humming problems If your amplifier does not have an input suitable for phono cartridges a separate phono amplifier stage for MM or MC cartridges is required It has to be connected between record player and a free line level input of the amplifier For detailed product information regarding Pro Ject Audio Systems interconnect cables and phono amplifiers please visit our website www project audio com Mains power connection A universal power supply with 3 exchangeable sockets adapters suitable for all countries is supplied Select the correct adapter for your country and insert the adapter to the exchangeable part of the power supply Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the socket 10 on the rear side of the record player before connecting the power supply to the mains Switching on and off Pressing the speed control button 4 alternately starts the motor To switch the turntable into STAND BY
6. ded in case the cartridge is replaced by a different model at a later date During assembling and adjustment small parts could be lost if they are not carefully placed in a suitable receptacle Before starting assembly make yourself acquainted with the parts listed above which are correspondingly numbered in the technical drawings above Separately packed items are marked with an asterisk Safety instructions The power supply is used to connect and disconnect the unit from the mains Make sure that the plug is 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 Avoid letting liquids enter the device Never place any item containing liquid like a flower vase on V or near the device Never spill any liquid on the device Never place any naked flame sources like 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 Set up The deck is supplied partially disassembled and caretully packed for a safe transport Remove all parts from the transport packaging carefully Screw the three tip toe feet 16 onto the threaded bolts located on the underside of the plinth Make sure the surface you wish to use the turntable on is levelled use the supplied spirit level before placin
7. g the turntable on it Put the platter bearing housing carefully over the bearing axle Put the record weight on the platter and level the plinth using the supplied spirit level and the adjustable feet 16 For assembling the motor and the motor base place the motor unit on the left side of the turntable Position the motor unit with the aid of the supplied template Level the base 19 using the supplied spirit level and the adjustable feet 20 Fit the drive belt 3 around the platter 5 and 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 Remove the transport lock 18 from the tonearm Store it in the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation NE We recommend using the record player without a mat on the platter Mounting and connecting the cartridge All cartridges with half inch mounting holes can be mounted Leave the needle s protection cover on fit the cartridge to the headshell by using the supplied screws by passing one screw through each slot in the headshell 15 Do not tighten the nuts yet Connect the tonearm wires with the cartridge pins as follows white left channel positive L red right channel positive R green right channel return R blue left channel return L 4 O Pro Ject Audio Systems
8. her channel or both channels e No signal contact from the cartridge to the internal tonearm wiring or from 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 defective or muted e No connection to the loudspeakers Strong hum on phono input e No earth connection from cartridge or arm or arm cable to amplifier or earth loop Distorted or inconsistent sound from one or both channels e Record player is connected to wrong input of amplifier or MM MC switch incorrectly set e Needle or cantilever damaged e 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 identity despite the above information please contact your dealer for further advice Only if the problem cannot be solved there the unit should be sent to the responsible distributor in your country Guarantee repairs will be accepted only if the unit is returned correctly packed in the original package Therefore we strongly recommend keeping the original packaging Never return a record player without making sure that it is safely disassembled and correctly packed in the original packaging according to the diagrams on the last page of th
9. is user guide Please remove the following parts from the turntable and pack them separately power supply socket 10 counterweight 6 anti skating weight 13 platter 5 and belt 3 Mount the cartridge protection cap Insert the transport lock for the tonearm 18 Warranty The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions NEI for use and or by transportation without the original packaging Modification or change to any part of the product by unauthorized persons releases the manufacturer from any liability over and above the lawful rights of the customer Pro Ject Audio Systems is a Registered Trademark of The information was correct at the time of going to H Lichtenegger press The manufacturer reserves the right to make This guide was produced by Pro Ject Audio Systems changes to the technical specification without prior Copyright 2015 All rights reserved notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing process of technical development 8 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject RPM 10 Carbon Revision 2015 07 16 Counterweight Chassis Motor base ii Motor Record puck Platter Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject RPM 10 Carbon Revision 2015 07 16 9
10. nded to remove the lid for achieving a better sound quality 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 Technical specifications PRO JECT RPM 10 Carbon Pro Ject 10cc Evolution Nominal speeds Speed variance Wow and flutter Signal to noise Effective tonearm mass Effective tonearm length Overhang Power consumption Outboard power supply Dimensions W x H x D Weight Dimensions base W x H x D Weight base 33 45 r p m 33 0 11 45 0 10 33 0 01 45 0 01 73dB 8 5g 10 254mm 16mm 15 W max lt 0 3W stanby 15V DC 1 6 AAC 90 264V AC 47 63Hz 480 x 210 x 330mm 22 kg 500 x 65 x 400mm 14 5kg Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject RPM 10 Carbon Revision 2015 07 16 Potential incorrect use and fault conditions Pro Ject Audio Systems 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 does not turn although the unit is switched on e The unit is not connected to the mains power supply e No mains at the socket e Drive belt is not fitted or has slipped off No signal through one or ot
11. t 6 until the arm tube is balanced The arm should return to the balanced position if it is moved up or down Once the arm is balanced correctly 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 stub 12 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 One mark on the scale represents 1 mN 0 1g 0 1 Pond of downforce Adjusting the vertical tracking angle vta Put a record and the record weight on the platter When the needle is lowered into the record groove and the tonearm is not resting on the lift arm the tube of the tonearm should be parallel to the surface of the record If it is not loosen both hexagon screws in the tonearm base just enough to allow vertical movement of the arm pillar without force and slide the arm up or down until it is parallel Retighten the hexagon screws without applying excessive force which would deform the arm pillar finger tight is quite sufficient VTA setting screws Adjusting the azimuth The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to trace the roove wall modulations correctly i g y ST Screw he small screw at the bearing end of the arm allows incorrect azimuth to be corrected
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