Pro-Ject PRO-JECT DEBUT III E User's Manual
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1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro Ject Debut E 30 2 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Debut III E Ortofon OM 5E Revision 1 3 08 1 5 08 PRO JECT DEBUT III E Controls features and connections Motor transportation screw marked red 2 Stepped drive pulley 3 Drive belt 3a Hook 4 Hub 5 Platter with felt mat 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 Lid 11 Lid hinges 12 Hinge fasteners 13 Power supply socket 14 Signal output cable 15 Anti skating weight adjustment scale 16 Anti skating weight 17 Anti skating weight support hoop 20 On off switch 21 Headshell with finger lift and fitted Ortofon OM 5E cartridge 22 Motor 23 Single adapter 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 V Warning of a hazard for the user the unit or possible misuse Important notice Your turntable has been delivered with a factory fitted and adjusted cartridge please ignore the cartridge set up instructions unless changing the cartridge at a later date During assembly2. terminal on your amplifier if provided 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 nes The recommended load resistance for the factory fitted cartridge is 47kohms MM input 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 Using the automatic start amp stop facility Before starting record replay lower the tonearm lift lever until it is about horizontal By switching the power on off switch 20 record replay can be started and stopped at any position across the record The tonearm litt is raised or lowered accordingly when the power is turned on or off The tonearm cannot be lowered manually whilst the turntable is turned off as it is held in position by an electromagnetic switch The manual lift function is only available when the turntable is turned on and the platter is revolving 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 o
3. 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 Make sure the surtace you wish to use the turntable on is level use a spirit level before placing the turntable on it Remove the two red transport screws 1 which secure the motor 22 during transportation Remove the transport lock 18 from the tonearm Store it together with the two red motor transport screws 1 in the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Debut E Ortofon OM 5E Revision 1 3 08 1 5 08 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 13 on the rear of the record player before connecting the power supply to the mains Switching on and off Pressing the power switch 20 alternately starts or stops the motor 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 pa
4. ase 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 Fit the platter 5 and felt mat over the spindle of the hub 4 Anti skating force adjustment The anti skating force must be adjusted according to the mass of the cartridge as follows 1 0 3 2 1 Downforce Groove in the stub 15 10 14mN 1 from bearing rings 15 19mN 15 20mN and bigger oo 4 Slip the loop of the anti skating weight s thread over the third 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 4 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Debut III E Ortofon OM 5E Revision 1 3 08 1 5 08 Connection to the amplifier The record player has a captive tonearm signal lead 14 for connection to the amplifier 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 The earthing wire of the tonearm lead should be connected to the earth
5. e 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 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 No connection to the loudspeakers Strong hum on phono input No earth connection from cartridge or arm or arm cable to amplitier 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 packagi
6. f the motor pulley 2 Refit the platter To revert to 33 33 r p m repeat the proceedings using the smaller step on the pulley Automatic switch off When the needle reaches the runout groove the motor is turned off by the electronic circuit which also controls a mechanical link to activate the tonearm litt 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 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Debut E Ortofon OM 5E Revision 1 3 08 1 5 08 5 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 cart
7. ndicular to the record s surtace Ideally this should correspond to the top surtace of the cartridge body being parallel to the record surface 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 Technical specifications PRO JECT DEBUT III opto electronically controlled 33 33 45 11 r p m 0 8 0 12 65dB 10 30mN 8 6 218 5mm 18 5mm 2W 16V 500mA AC suitable for your country s mains supply 415x118 x 320mm dust cover open 415 x 365 x 405mm 5 5kg Pro Ject Debut E Ortofon OM 5E Revision 1 3 08 1 5 08 Automatic switch off Nominal speeds Speed variance Wow and flutter Signal to noise Downforce range Effective tonearm length Overhang Power consumption Outboard power supply Dimensions W x H x D Weight 6 Audio Trade GmbH 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 Th
8. ng 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 cartridge and belt 3 Fit the cartridge protection cap Insert the transport screws for the motor 1 and 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 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 2006 All rights reserved notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing process of technical development Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Debut E Ortofon OM 5E Revision 1 3 08 1 5 08 7 Tomearm transport look 2 motor transport screws marked red Tonearm gt counterweight 1 1 POL Po
9. ridge 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 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 Whilst adjusting the cartridge alignment with an alignment protractor the drive belt must be removed and the motor must be switched on otherwise the arm lift cannot be lowered Adjusting the azimuth The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to trace the groove wall modulations correctly A small screw at the bearing end of the arm allows incorrect azimuth to be Screw corrected if your needle is not mounted exactly perpendicular to the cartridge A gt body which is often the case Slacken off the screw just enough to be able to revolve the arm tube without 07 applying force Note Do not remove the screw completely NAN With the aid of a good magnifying glass adjust the needle until it is vertical in the groove i e perpe
10. rts Downforce adjustment must be completed with the anti skating weight and the drive belt removed and the motor running Pushing carefully turn the counterweight 6 onto the rear end of the tonearm tube 9 and so that the downforce scale 6a shows towards the front of the player 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 downtorce 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 manufacturer s recommendations One mark on the scale represents 1 mN 0 1g 0 1 Pond of downforce Whilst adjusting the downforce the drive belt must be removed and the motor must be switched on otherwise the arm lift cannot be lowered The recommended downforce for the factory fitted cartridge is 17 5mN Fitting the drive belt and the platter Fit the drive belt 3 around the hub 4 and the smaller diameter part of the motor pulley 2 Avoid getting sweat or gre
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