User Manual - Pro-Ject Audio Systems
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1. A Project INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Ject SIGNATURE 10 Pro Dear Music Lover Thank you for purchasing a Pro Ject Audio System s record player In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability with this record player you should study these instructions for use caretully VA Warning of a hazard for the user the unit or possible misuse ies Important notice During assembly and adjustment of the deck small parts could be lost if not carefully placed in a suitable receptacle Betore starting assembly make yourself acquainted with the parts listed on page 5 and correspondingly numbered in the technical drawings on next pages Separately packed items are marked with an asterisk nes Your turntable was shipped partially disassembled in order to avoid damage to sensitive parts Please check immediately to make sure that neither the packaging nor the device was damaged in transit If damaged please do not operate and contact your dealer Disposal of packaging material Pro Ject packaging is carefully designed to protect your component from damage in transit and you are strongly urged to keep the original packaging in order to sately ship or otherwise transport your turntable in the future However the packaging materials were chosen to be environmentally friendly so if you must discard the packaging please recycle Disposal of old equipment If you re disposing of old electronic equipment please use a local waste f2. 16 mm Power consumption 13 W max 0 5W standby Voltage Universal swith mode power supply 15 V DC 1 6 A 90 264 V AC 47 63Hz Dimensions W x H x D 475 x 195 x 354mm Weight without box Weight with box Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 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 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 other channel or both channels e No signal contact trom 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 amplitier This could be due to a faulty plug broken wire or solder joint or simply loose plug socket connection e Phono input not selected at amplifier e Amplitier not switched on e Amplitier 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
3. alignment use the two point cartridge alignment protractor provided with SIGNATURE 10 accessories If unfamiliar with two point setup please refer to your dealer Tonearm details e Effective length 254mm 10 Distance between cartridge needle and the vertical rotation axis of the tonearm e Mounting distance 238mm Distance between spindle and the vertical rotation axis of the tonearm e Outer null point r 63 4mm 0 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 Setting the position of cartridge in the headshell For correct position of the cartridge in headshell grooves use the small tool made out of transparent plexiglass Please note that this tool is only useable tor Pro Ject Audio Systems Signature tonearm headshells comparative plane groove for mounting Step 1 Place the tool with groove to the headshell as shown step 1 Step 2 Move the cartridge to the correct position Correct position is if the top of the needle is in the same plane like as comparative plane of tool This is illustrated in the following picture Pro Ject Audio Systems gt Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 2 Vertical tracking force adjustment VTF _ locking screw movement screw set screw additional counterweight tonearm lift lever Place counterweight halfway along the counterweight support rod being sure to have the locking screw uppe
4. Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 5 Set up 1 Platter installation Unscrew the three transport screws 14 from the aluminium sub chassis before installing the sandwich platter 4 Remove the protective covers from the bearing shaft and trom the platter housing These covers shield against dust and dirt and keep the bearing shaft and housing sufficiently lubricated It necessary lubricate the shaft with grease from the enclosed accessories Maximum amount is 0 5 ml Use the scale on the supplied syringe to measure the desired quantity and distribute the lubricant evenly The platter is floating on magnets Take care not to damage the magnet when putting the platter on the shaft 6 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 2 Drive belt installation Fit the drive belt 3 around the platter 4 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 trom the outer edge of the platter and the belt g Do not stretch the belt too much ies Please note We recommend fo use the record player without a mat on the platter Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 3 Tonearm assembly a Assembly of the main tonearm part on the uni pivot tip Caretully remove the main tonearm part from the packaging an
5. acility designated for that purpose 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 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 y Avoid letting liquids enter the device Never place any item containing liquid such as a flower vase on Keep plastic bags away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 Contents Product illustrations Control features connections Turntable accessories Set up Platter installation Drive belt installation Tonearm assembly a Assembly of the main tonearm part on the uni pivot tip b Tonearm output connector c Headshell installation d Counterweight installation Operating and calibration SR O ae a da Cartridge setting Vertical tracking force adjustment VTF Setting range of the counterweight Vertical tracking angle adjustment VTA Anti skating assembly and adjustment Azimuth adjustment Mounting distance adjustment Levelling the turntable Connect
6. amplifier or earth loop Distorted or inconsistent sound from one or both channels e Record player is connected to wrong input of amplitier 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 intormation please contact your dealer for turther 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 sately 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 headshell tonearm removable part drive belt platter Warranty The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions for ies 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 Audio Systems is a Registered Trademark of The informatio
7. d put this part onto the tonearm uni pivot tip J Tonearm uni pivot tip 7 ue Re 42 cA CA Tonearm rest position NE ws J D De 1 Q ae s b Tonearm output connector Insert the connector 9 carefully into the socket on the top of the tonearm Positioning pin must be directed to the counterweight When the connector is inserted secure it by screwing the locknut clockwise N 6 s 8 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 c Headshell installation Insert the headshell 13 into the front of the tonearm tube Connector pin must be oriented into the groove in the tonearm tube Secure the headshell by screwing the locknut clockwise d Counterweight installation Put the counterweight 7 on the support rod Tighten the locking screw gradually and put the shaft entry into thread groove Tighten the locking screw A correction of counterweight s weight is possible by the additional counterweight which is tightened by the set screw Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 9 Operating and calibration 1 Cartridge setting Install the cartridge into the aluminium headshell using the appropriate hardware included with your cartridge cartridge Connect the cartridge as indicated below e White lett channel L e Red right channel R e Green right channel R e Blue lett channel L For correct cartridge
8. ing the turntable starting the motor changing the speed Technical specifications 11 12 Troubleshooting warranty service Dimensions exploded view of the packaging Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 Nn SO o CO CO N O 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 3 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Controls features and connections Power supply socket Motor pulley Drive belt Sandwich platter Signature Record Clamp ON OFF switch speed selector Tonearm counterweight CON O1 amp ND Anti skating mechanism SO Tonearm connector Tonearm lift lever hi Tonearm rest position NO Tonearm tube CO Detachable Signature headshell EN Transport screws 3x Nn Magnetic adjustable feet Turntable accessories 2 pieces of anti skating thread Single adapter Allen key 1 5mm Allen key 2mm Allen key 5mm Signal cable Connect IT 5P CC 123cm already connected to the tonearm White cotton gloves Cloth Additional counterweight 15mm length 30mm O CON A OaBWDN Together with basic counterweight it balances cartridge with weights from 7 5 to 20 grams 10 Spirit level 1 Tool for correct cartridge assembly 12 Signature record puck 13 Cartridge alignment protractor 14 Universal power supply 15 Instructions for use Pro Ject Audio
9. m 9 Be careful when handing the anti skating thread in order to avoid damaging it Step 5 Anti skating force adjustment groove 1 groove 2 groove 3 N Adjust the anti skating force by positioning the weight on the appropriate groove of the anti skating sliding mechanism Anti skating downforce should be adjusted in correspondence with the tonearm downforce as follows Tonearm downforce Anti skating groove Lower than 13 mN or 1 3 grams lst groove from bearing 13 18 mN or 1 3 1 8 grams 2ndgroove from bearing 18 25 mN or 1 8 2 5 grams 3rd groove from bearing 6 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 6 Azimuth adjustment The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to trace the groove wall modulations correctly A small azimuth adjusting screw on the headshell allows to set the azimuth Correct position can be checked trom the tront view preferably with needle placed on a mirror which is placed on platter Azimuth adjustment screw TEG _ 1 1 Examples of incorrect azimuth setup Too much left angle Too much right angle The correct position is 100 perpendicular to the record Pro Ject Audio Systems gt Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 7 Mounting distance adjustment Locking nut Movement screw Loosen the locking nut allows a linear move of the tonearm Adjust correct distance b
10. n 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 ghis tesened notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing process of technical development 29 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 355 Accessoris Instruction for use Tonearm RQ EN s 5 NS n Signature record clamp a RSS a Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 23
11. rmost With the power off platter static place the stylus pressure gauge onto the platter To set the required VTF place the tip of the stylus on the pressure gauge Moving the counterweight towards the cartridge will increase VTF away will reduce VTF In order to avoid damage of the cartridge all cartridge movements must be done in upper tonearm lift position Repeat the measuring procedure until you achieved the correct VTF _ locking screw counterweight support rod set screw counterweight Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 3 Setting range of the counterweight 1 Counterweight without additional weight 103g This setting balances cartridges with weight from 4 5 to 8 grams 2 Counterweight with additional weight Dimensions of additional counterweight 15mm length 30mm weight 42 grams a If additional counterweight is placed symmetrically 6mm out from both sides it can balance cartridges with weight from 7 5 to 17 grams b If the additional weight is placed unsymmetrically as shown in the picture bellow 12mm visible part from the rear side it can balance cartridges with weight of 17 to 20 grams Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 3 4 Vertical tracking angle adjustment VTA VTA adjustment screw VTA locking screws Put a record on the platter When the needle i
12. s lowered into the record groove and the tonearm is not resting on the tonearm rest the tube of the tonearm should be parallel to the surface of the record If it is not loosen both VTA locking screws in the tonearm base just enough to allow vertical movement of the arm pillar without force By turning VTA adjustment screw set the correct vertical tracing angle Carefully retighten VTA locking screws without applying excessive force which would deform the arm pillar VTA VTA EL LILI aS 4 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 5 Anti skating assembly and adjustment The anti skating mechanism is shipped partially disassembled to avoid damage during transport For correct installation please follow the steps below Step 1 Prepare anti skating sliding mechanism from the accessories bag The anti skating sliding mechanism is supplied with a pre mounted anti skating weight and thread tor mounting on the tonearm Step 2 Put the eye of the anti skating thread around the hole for the HOOK SCREW and screw the HOOK SCREW into the tonearm through the eye of the anti skating thread as shown in the illustration below Anti skating thread Anti skating weight Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 5 Step 3 Put the anti skating sliding mechanism on the end of the anti skating support rod The anti skating thread should fit into the groove in the tonear
13. the universal power supply 90 246V AC with 3 exchangeable sockets adapters suitable tor all countries 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 on the rear of the record player with sticker 15V DC before connecting the power supply to the mains Connect the signal cable with your phono preamplifier Red right channel White left channel To start rotation of the platter press either the button labelled 33 or 45 depending on the speed of the record to be played 33 rom or 45 rom When you want to stop the turntable or when it is not in use switch it to STANDBY mode by pressing the button labelled Stby Speed Control Stop 20 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 Technical specifications Nominal speed 33 45 rpm driven by microprocessor lighted control buttons Speed variance 33rpm lt 0 1 45rpm lt 0 09 Wow and flutter 33rpm lt 0 01 45rpm lt 0 01 Signal to noise S N Ratio mechanical noise 40 dB S N Ration electrical noise 73 dB Downforce range 0 30mN 0 3 0 grams Supplied counterweight system Counterweight 103 g without additional weight gt for cartridges 4 5 8 g Counterweight with additional insert 145 g gt for cartridges 7 5 20 g Effective tonearm mass 18 5 g ee ene stm Overhang
14. y using the scale The correct mounting distance of 238 mm on the scale is valid only if the cartridge is in correct position in the headshell There are very special and different cartridge types existing which make a correct mounting distance impossible In this case you can change the distance of the arm easily which allows you to use all available cartridge types Additional this feature opens the possibility to use different alignment tools There are different versions of alignment tools for setting and optimization of null points With different settings you can achieve small sound variations 8 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 8 Levelling the turntable Damped adjustable feet Three precision adjustable damped feet are mounted under the turntable for levelling the turntable Once the turntable is in final position put the supplied spirit level on the chassis and then level the turntable by screwing or unscrewing the feet as needed It is advisable to check level from several positions on the chassis To achieve a perfect balance is supplied Pro Ject Audio Systems Level It Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject SIGNATURE 10 Revision 2015 07 14 9 9 Connecting the turntable starting the motor changing the speed to the amplifier 90 246V 47 63Hz red universal swith mode power supply i power supply socket The turntable is supplied with
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