User Manual - Box Design by Pro
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1. as follows e Unlock and slide open the battery case cover e Replace the battery Make sure the battery is the right way round e Close the battery case cover Battery type 1 x CR2032 3V oder 1 x CR2025 3V EF Do not dispose the batteries as ordinary domestic refuse Please dispose your exhausted batteries at the appropriate collection sites usually located at supermarkets and drugstores Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Juke Box Esprit Ortofon Alpha Revision 2012 7 1 5 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 over 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 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 Technical specifications Pro Ject Juke Box Esprit Pro Ject 8 6 Record player Nominal speeds Speed variance Wow and2. flutter Signal to noise Effective tonearm mass Effective tonearm length Overhang Outboard power supply Cartridge Ortofon Alpha Frequency range Channel separation Output voltage Recommended load impedance Compliance stylus type Recommended tracking force Weight Replacement stylus Amplifier Power output Frequency response Channel separation Noise floor THD Gain Phono amplifier RIAA equalisation curve accuracy Line level inputs Input impedance Speaker outputs Outboard power supply Replacement battery remote control Power consumption Dimensions W x H x D Weight 33 45 r p m 0 9 0 15 55dB 9 69 8 6 218 5mm 18 5mm 16V 500mA AC suitable for your country s mains supply 20 23 000Hz 23dB 1kHz 3mV 47kohms amplifier connection MM input 25um mN elliptical 15mN 59 Ortofon Stylus Alpha 2 x 20W 30W at 8ohms 4ohms both channels driven 20Hz 20kHz 0 2 dB gt 40dB at 20kHz gt 100dB A weighted lt 0 05 at 10W 22dB Moving magnet MM 20Hz 20kHz max 0 5dB 3 pair RCA Phono sockets 20kohms Gold plated 4mm banana sockets 20V 3A DC peak 7A DC suitable for your country s mains supply 1 x CR2032 3V or 1 x CR2025 3V 65W 415x118 x 350mm dust cover open 415 x 365 x 405mm 6 1kg 6 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Juke Box Esprit Ortofon Alpha Revision 2012 7 1 Potential incorrect use and fault conditions Pro Ject turntables are man
3. O Project INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro Ject Juke Box Esprit 11 SS ol E W 14a 13 130 14 e 06 0000 OUT N1 N2 E y v Or O o 2 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Juke Box Esprit Ortofon Alpha Revision 2012 7 1 Pro Ject Juke Box Esprit Controls features and connections Motor 2 Stepped drive pulley 3 Drive belt 3a Hook 4 Hub 5 Platter 6 Tonearm counterweight 6a Downforce scale 7 Tonearm litt lever 8 18 Tonearm rest and removable transport lock 9 Tonearm tube 9a Tonearm base 10 Lid 11 Lid hinges 12 Hinge fasteners 13 Power supply socket 16V 13a Power supply socket 21V 14 Speaker connector 14a Line level inputs 15 Anti skating weight adjustment scale 16 Anti skating weight 17 Anti skating weight support hoop 20 Power switch 20a Start stop switch motor 21 Headshell with finger lift and fitted Ortofon Alpha cartridge 22 Single adapter 23 3 5mm connector 16V and 21V power supply 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 Y Warning of a hazard for the user the unit or possible misuse NES Important notice During assembly and adjustment of the deck small parts coul
4. d 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 are 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 ES We recommend to use the record player without a mat on the platter O Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Juke Box Esprit Ortofon Alpha Revision 2012 7 1 3 Cartridge downforce adjustment The counterweight 6 supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 3 5 5 5g Alternative counterweights for cartridges weighing between 6 9g or 1 5 3g are available as accessory parts Adjust the downforce prior to installing the anti
5. is 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 part nes 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 2009 All rights reserved notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing process of technical development Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Juke Box Esprit Ortofon Alpha Revision 2012 7 1 7 prit Ortofon Alpha Revision 2012 7 1 ke Box Es Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Ju
6. rked red V the left channel black or white The red speaker terminals carry the positive signal the black speaker terminals the negative signal Make sure the polarity of the connection is correct at each end of the cables Inputs and outputs Line level sources such as CD player tuner or TV set can be connected to the input sockets marked IN 1 and IN 2 OUT provides an analog signal for digitalisation with an A D converter Connection to the speakers The output terminals accept loudspeaker cables terminated with 4mm Banana plugs spades connectors or naked wire Y Only connect one loudspeaker with an impedance not less than 4 Ohm per channel Mains power connection The turntable is supplied with a 16V and a 21V 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 plugs from the 16V and the 21V power supply to the socket 13 and 13a on the rear of the record player before connecting to the mains 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 4 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Juke Box Esprit Ortofon Alpha Revision 2012 7 1 Remote control not available and adjust the sound volume and om select the inputs Switching on and off Pressing the po
7. skating weight 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 nes The recommended downforce for the factory fitted cartridge is 15mN Anti skating force adjustment Slip 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 Connectors 000 o 0000 OUT N1 N2 EN v v OO Omo Take care to connect the left and right channels correctly The right channel is usually ma
8. ufactured 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 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 from that to the arm lead This could be due to a faulty plug broken wire or solder joint or simply loose plug socket connection Wrong input selected at amplifier Amplifier not switched on Amplifier or speakers defective No connection to the loudspeakers Distorted or inconsistent sound from one or both channels 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 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 th
9. wer switch 20 switches the unit on and off The red LED on the front panel shows that the unit is powered on 0006 Front panel input and controls Input 3 pole 3 5mm co axial jack Connects line level sources like a MP3 player Input selector After the unit is powered on it is instantly ready to play vinyl records Pressing the push button on the front panel selects the three inputs in turn The selected input is shown respectively by the lit LED Volume Adjust the volume to the desired level using the large knob on the front panel Playing vinyl records Remove the cartridge protection cap 21 if fitted Press the start stop switch 20a to start the motor Put the needle over the lead in groove and lower the tonearm litt lever Adjust the volume to the desired level 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 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 Replacing batteries Proceed
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