User Manual - Pro-Ject Audio Systems
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1. 3 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 platter and the belt Fit the felt mat over the spindle of the platter 3 Remove the transport lock 66 from the tonearm tube Store the transport lock in the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation Cartridge downforce adjustment The counterweight 6 supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 3 5 5 5g weight no 00 An alternative counterweight for cartridges weighing between 6 9g weight no 01 is available as an accessory part Pushing carefully turn the counterweight 4 onto the rear end of the tonearm tube 7 so that the downforce scale 4a 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 4 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 6 Hold the counterweight 4 without moving it and gently revolve the downforce scale ring 4a until the zero is in line with the anti skating stub 8 Check whether the arm s2. Ject Speed Box is used speed change between 33 and 45 r p m is electronic There is neg 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 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 4 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject Essential 11 Pro 8 6UP Ortofon OM 5E Revision 2015 1 21 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 11 using the screws supplied with the cartridge by passing one screw through each slot in the headshell 11 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 ret
3. Pro Ject ro SYSTEMS D INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro Ject Essential Controls features and connections 2 22 3 4 4a 5 6 66 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Power switch Stepped drive pulley and drive belt Platter with felt mat Tonearm counterweight 4a Downforce scale Tonearm lift lever Tonearm rest and removable transport lock Tonearm tube Anti skating stub with anti skating weight adjustment scale Anti skating weight support hoop Anti skating weight with wire Headshell with finger lift and fitted Ortofon OM 5E cartridge Signal output cable Power supply socket Hinge with hinge fasteners Power supply not shown Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject Essential 11 Pro 8 6UP Ortofon OM 5E Revision 2015 1 21 Pro Ject Essential II Dear music lover thank you for purchasing a Pro Ject Audio Systems 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 e 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 assembly and adjustment of the deck small parts cou
4. 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 identity 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 affected 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 lid counterweight 4 anti skating weight 10 and belt 22 Fit the cartridge protection cap and the transport lock for the tonearm tube 66 prior to carefully packaging the record player Warranty The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions e for use and or by transportation without the original packaging Moditication 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 T
5. he information was correct at the time of going to press The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the technical specification without prior notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing process of technical development This guide was produced by Pro Ject Audio Systems Copyright 2013 All rights reserved 6 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject Essential 11 Pro 8 6UP Ortofon OM 5E Revision 2015 1 21 Tomearm transport look Tonearm counterweight Power supply Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject Essential 11 Pro 8 6UP Ortofon OM 5E Revision 2015 1 21 7
6. ld 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 Safety instructions AC outlet voltages vary from country to country Before connecting to the mains make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the power supply The power supply is used to disconnect the unit from the mains Make sure that the power supply is easily accessible at all times Never handle the device the power supply while your hands are wet or damp V Avoid letting liquids enter the device or the power supply Never place any item containing liquid such as a flower vase on or near the device Never spill any liquid on the device or the power supply 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 Keep plastic bags away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation 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 Fit the drive belt 22 around the platter
7. mmended tracking force Weight 47kohms amplifier connection MM input 20um mN elliptical 17 5mN 5g Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject Essential 11 Pro 8 6UP Ortofon OM 5E Revision 2015 1 21 5 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 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 amplifier or earth loop Distorted or inconsistent sound from one or both channels Record player is
8. till 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 ex Please note Adjust the downforce prior to installing the anti skating weight The recommended downforce for the factory fitted cartridge is 17 5mN Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject Essential 11 Pro 8 6UP Ortofon OM 5E Revision 2015 1 21 3 Anti skating force adjustment Hang the loop of the thread of the anti skating weight in the groove of the anti skating stub 8 corresponding to the downforce applied to your cartridge and feed the thread through the loop of the wire support 9 The anti skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce as follows Downforce Groove in the stub 8 DAD 10 14mN 1 from bearing rings ET 15 19mN QU om on 20mN and bigger al n 8 Connection to the amplifier The record player has a captive tonearm signal lead 12 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 s
9. upplied with your amplifier for relevant information The earthing wire of the tonearm lead should be connected to the earth 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 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 phono amplifiers please refer to the Pro Ject web site www project audio com e The recommended load impedance for the factory fitted cartridge is 47kohms MM input 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 Fitting the lid Fit the lid dust cover carefully over the hinge prongs and adjust the screws 14 until the lid stays open where you want it to without being too stiff to open or close Switching on and off Pressing the power switch 1 alternately starts or stops the motor Changing replay speed Put the belt 22 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
10. urn 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 Align it 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 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 Essential II Pro Ject 8 6 Nominal speeds 33 45 r p m Speed variance 33 0 14 45 0 25 Wow and flutter 0 12 Signal to noise 65dB Effective tonearm mass 8 0g Effective tonearm length 8 6 218 5mm Overhang 22 0mm Power consumption 4 5W Outboard power supply Dimensions W x H x D Weight 15V 500mA DC suitable for your country s mains supply 420 x 112 x 330mm 4 0kg Technical specifications MM Cartridge Ortofon OM 5E Frequency range 20 25 000Hz Channel separation 22dB 1kHz Output voltage Amy Recommended load impedance Compliance stylus type Reco
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