User Manual - Pro-Ject Audio Systems
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1. Project INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro Ject RPM 10 1 Evolution 24 24 2 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject RPM 10 1 Evolution Revision 2013 2 1 Pro Ject RPM 10 1 Evolution Controls features and connections N Oo O K O N 8 18 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 25 Separate motor unit motor and motor base Stepped drive pulley Drive belt 3a Hook Operation indicator Platter Tonearm counterweight 6a Downforce scale Tonearm lift lever Tonearm rest and removable transport lock Tonearm tube 9a Tonearm base Power supply socket Phono output sockets and earth connection Anti skating weight adjustment scale Anti skating weight Anti skating weight wire support Power switch Headshell with finger lift Feet Black sguare screw Height adjustable magnet supported feet Base Pro Ject Ground it deluxe Record weight not shown Connection cable not shown Power supply not shown Single adapter not shown Spirit level not shown Template 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 W Warning of a hazard for the user the unit or possible misuse neg Important notice During assembly and adjustment of the deck small parts could be lost if not carefully placed in a sui2. weights for cartridges weighing between 15 20 counterweight no 32 and 16 22 counterweight no 33 are available as accessory parts 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 stub 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 manufacturer s recommendations One mark on the scale represents 1 mN 0 19 0 1 Pond of downforce downforce 1 Please note Adjust the downforce prior to installing the anti skating weight 4 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject RPM 10 1 Evolution Revision 2013 2 1 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 lif
3. al to noise 73dB Effective tonearm mass 8 5g Effective tonearm length 10 254mm Overhang l mm Power consumption 2W Outboard power supply Dimensions W xH x D Weight Dimensions base W x H x D Weight base 16V 500mA AC suitable for your country s mains supply 480 x 210 x 330mm 16 5kg 500 x 80 x 400mm including spikes H without spikes 44mm 13 5kg 6 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject RPM 10 1 Evolution Revision 2013 2 1 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 Potential incorrect use and fault conditions Pro Ject turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict guality 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 or from that to the phono box or between that and the amplifier This could be due to a faulty p
4. cord player Warranty The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions neg 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 2009 All rights reserved notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing process of technical development Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject RPM 10 1 Revision 2013 2 1 7 Accessories Please remove feet bevore repacking Tonearm transport lock Motor base Record weight Power supply 8 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject RPM 10 1 Evolution Revision 2013 2 1
5. eck 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 record player s motor unit 13 before connecting the power supply to the mains Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject RPM 10 1 Revision 2013 2 1 5 Connection to the amplifier The record player has gold plated female RCA phono sockets 14 so you can substitute the interconnect cables supplied with higher guality 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 An earthing 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 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 cabl
6. es and phono amplifiers please refer to the Pro Ject web site www project audio com Switching on and off Pressing the power switch 20 alternately starts or stops the motor Changing replay speed Using the accessory tool provided 3a hook the belt 3 over the larger diameter part of the motor pulley 2 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 For detailed product information please refer to the Pro Ject web site www project audio com Maintenance and cleaning Your record player reguires 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 W Always disconnect the record player from the mains power supply as a precaution before maintenance Technical specifications PRO JECT RPM 10 1 Evolution Pro Ject 10cc Evolution Nominal speeds 33 45 r p m Speed variance 0 5 Wow and flutter 0 01 Sign
7. ion The arm must be lifted to make each adjustment and lowered afterwards to check it Adjusting the magnetically supported bearing The pressure put on the baring ball by the platter is reduced by an adjustable magnetic field Your RPM 10 1 is coming out of the box in a position minimum magnetic force In maximum position the platter virtually flies on the magnetic field without any contact to the bearing ball The sonical differences are obvious still the individual adjustment is determined by personal likings By our own experiences we leamed that a most natural musical performance is achieved by a just slight magnetic support near position minimum Turning the black sguare screw under the bearing 23 in clock direction is increasing the support turning the screw against clock direction reduces the support A suitable screwdriver is added with the accessories Anti skating force adjustment The anti skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce as follows 3 D Downforce Groove in the stub 15 10 14mN 1 from bearing rings 15 19mN ae W i E 20mN and bigger Ja a L lo 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 Mains power connection The turntable is supplied with a power supply suitable for your country s mains supply Ch
8. lug 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 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 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 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 re
9. ortation Please note We recommend to use the record player without a mat on the platter 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 21 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 guality of the record player can only be achieved if the cartridge is corredly 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 Cartridge downforce adjustment The counterweight 6 supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 4 6g counterweight no 30 5 8g counterweight no 46 6 10g counterweight no 44 and 8 14g counterweight no 31 Alternative counter
10. t arm the tube of the tonearm should be parallel to the surface of the record If it is not loosen both allen 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 Carefully retighten the allen screws without applying excessive force which would deform the arm pillar finger tight is guite sufficient Adjusting the azimuth The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to trace the groove wall modulations correctly 3 z Screw A small screw at the bearing end of the arm allows incorrect azimuth to be 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 Note Do not remove the screw completely N 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 suspens
11. table 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 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject RPM 10 1 Revision 2013 2 1 3 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 the supplied spirit level before placing the base 25 on it Screw the three feet 22 onto the threaded bolts located on the underside of the plinth and place the turntable on the base 25 Carefully place the platter bearing housing over the bearing axle Put the record weight on the platter Assemble motor and motor base Place the motor unit to the left of the turntable Position the motor unit with the aid of the supplied template Level the base 25 using the supplied spirit level and the adjustable feet 24 Fit the drive belt 3 around the platter 5 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 belts 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 transp
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