Manual - Henley Designs Ltd.
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1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro Ject 6 PerspeX 11 11 60 14 we 22 2 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject 6 PerspeX Revision 1 6 08 1 7 08 PRO JECT 6 Perspex Controls features and connections Sub chassis transport screw 2 Drive pulley 3 Drive belt 3a Hook 4 Operation indicator 5 Sandwich 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 14 Phono output sockets and earth connection 15 Anti skating weight adjustment scale 16 Anti skating weight 17 Anti skating weight wire support 20 Power switch 21 Headshell with finger lift 22 Adjustable tip toe feet with anti scratch cups 23 Motor unit with Sorbothane pad 24 Sub chassis A B C Knurled sub chassis levelling screws Screw down record clamp not shown Connection cable not shown Power supply not shown Single adapter Spirit level 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 neg Important notice During assembly and adjustment o2. 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 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 lid is not only a dust cover but also a resonant structure likely to be excited by and to pass into the plinth the acoustic energy emanating trom your loudspeakers during replay It is therefore recommended that the lid be removed for optimum sound quality 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 6 PerspeX Nominal speeds Speed variance Wow and flutter Signal to noise Downforce range Effective tonearm length Overhang Power consump
3. es 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 Anti skating force adjustment The anti skating force must be adjusted according to the mass of the cartridge as follows i 3 2 D Downforce Groove in the stub 15 Mi 10 14mN 1 from bearing rings 15 19mN VANA 15 20mN and bigger ge i y 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 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 1 3 r p m repeat the proceedings using the smaller step on the pulley When the Pro Ject Speed Box ore the Speed Box SE are 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 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject 6 PerspeX Revision 1 6 08 1 7 08 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 those of your choice for connection to the amplifier if you wish You
4. f 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 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject 6 PerspeX Revision 1 6 08 1 7 08 3 Set up The deck is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packaged for safe transport Carefully remove all parts from the transport packaging Screw the three feet 22 onto the threaded bolts located on the underside of the plinth Place the Sorbothane pad and the motor unit 23 in the mounting at the rear left of the plinth The power supply socket 13 must line up with the cable channel in the plinth Make sure the surface you wish to use the turntable on is level use the supplied spirit level before placing the turntable on it Put the plinth where you intend to use the player and level it using the supplied spirit level and the adjustable feet After this is done remove the three transport screws 1 which secure the sub chassis 24 Carefully place the platter bearing housing 5 over the bearing axle Setting up the sub chassis Check the adjustment of the sub chassis with the help of the spirit level supplied If necessary level the sub chassis using the three knurled sub chassis levelling screws A B C located on the plinth Fit the drive belt 3 around the platter 5 and t
5. he 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 Remove the transport lock 18 from the tonearm Store it together with the three sub chassis transport screws 1 in the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation 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 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 Please note adjusting a cartridge and tonearm calls for the greatest care in order to avoid damaging the cartridge or tonearm bearings Leave thi
6. m 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 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 cartridge belt 3 Fit the cartridge protection cap Insert the transport screws for the sub chassis 1 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 5 for use and or by transportation without the original packaging Modification or change to any part of the
7. 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 O press The manufacturer reserves the right to make This guide was produced by Audio Trade GmbH changes to the technical specification without prior Copyright O 2008 All rights reserved notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing process of technical development Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject 6 PerspeX Revision 1 6 08 1 7 08 7 Counter weight Accessories 3 Subchassis transport locks Please remove feet bevore repacking Power supply Motor with Platter black cover 47 ae 8 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject 6 PerspeX Revision 1 6 08 1 7 08
8. r dealer can advise you on alternative cables Use the Phono input sometimes labelled gram disc or RIAA on your amplitier 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 such as the PRO JECT PHONO BOX or the PRO JECT TUBE BOX which is then connected between the record player and a tree line level input of the amplifier For detailed product information please refer to the Pro Ject web site www project audio com Mains power connection switching on and off 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 record player s motor before connecting the power supply to the mains Pressing the power switch 20 alternately starts or stops the motor Fitting the lid Fit
9. refully 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 ba 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 Adjusting the azimuth The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to trace the groove wall modulations correctly __ J A small screw at the bearing end of the arm allows incorrect azimuth to be 6 _ ar Screw 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 nl 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 surtace Ideally this should correspond to the top surtace of the cartridge body being parallel to the record surface but in practice this is often not the case When you are satistied that the needle is vertical retighten the screw caretully Under no circumstanc
10. s work to your dealer if you are in any way unsure of the necessary steps and precautions to be taken Adjusting the vertical tracking angle vta Put a record on the platter When the needle is lowered into the record groove and the tonearm is not resting on the lift arm the tube of the tonearm should be parallel to the surface of the record If it is not loosen both hexagon 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 hexagon screws without applying excessive force which would deform the arm pillar finger tight is quite sufficient 4 Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject 6 PerspeX Revision 1 6 08 1 7 08 Cartridge downforce adjustment The counterweights 6 supplied are suitable for cartridges weighing between 8 10g or 11 14g An alternative counterweight for cartridges weighing between 5 7g is available as an accessory part Adjust the downforce prior to installing the anti 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 ca
11. tion Outboard power supply Dimensions W x H x D Weight 6 Audio Trade GmbH 33 33 45 11 r p m 0 5 0 06 73 dB 15 30mN 9 230mm 18mm 2W 16V 500mA AC suitable for your country s mains supply 460 x 160 x 365mm dust cover open 460 x 420 x 465mm 10 5kg lt Pro Ject 6 PerspeX Revision 1 6 08 1 7 08 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 ar
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