User Manual - Pro-Ject Audio Systems
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1. Pro Ject INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro Ject Essential I Phono USB or 13 12 E ee e Controls features and connections I 2 22 3 4 44 5 6 66 7 77 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Power switch Stepped drive pulley and drive belt Platter with felt mat Tonearm counterweight and counterweight support rod Tonearm lift lever Tonearm rest and removable transport locks Tonearm tube with tonearm bearing housing and red coloured transport lock 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 Phono output sockets earth connection and USB out Power supply socket Hinge with hinge fasteners Signal output and USB cable Power supply not shown Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject Essential 1l Phono USB Pro 8 6 Ortofon OM SE Revision 2015 1 21 Pro Ject Essential II Phono USB 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 VW 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 cartr2. MM input 20um mN elliptical 17 5mN Sg Technical specifications moving magnet phono pre amplifier Gain Output voltage typically Input impedance Noise floor RIAA equalisation curve accuracy USB output Operating systems 32dB 160mV 1kHz at 4mV 1kHz input 47kohms 100pF 88dB 20Hz 20kHz max 0 5dB digital serial data protocol USB 1 1 Windows XP Windows VISTA Windows 7 Windows 8 Mac OS 6 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject Essential Il Phono USB Pro 8 6 Ortofon OM SE Revision 2015 1 21 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
3. 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 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 counte
4. 6 bit 48000 Hz DVD Quality Please note Connection should be made to an USB socket of your computer directly Connecting to USB hubs or switches can cause problems Recording Programme In case you do not have a recording programme installed on your computer you may download one free from the Internet Recording programmes may be found by searching Google In the menu of the recording programme source or input may have to be set to Microphone USB audio codec Please be aware that downloads from the Internet are made entirely at your own risk Under no neg circumstances can we carry responsibility or provide support for third party software products sourced from the internet or for any damage or problems arising from the use thereof All downloads should be checked with an up to date anti virus programme License fees may be applicable 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 4 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject Essential 1l Phono USB Pro 8 6 Ortofon OM SE Revision 2015 1 21 Useful tips The record player should be positioned on a low resonance surface such as wood or multiple layer ply board to avoid structural vibrat
5. dhering to these instructions e for use 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 Copyright trademarks Pro Ject Audio Systems is a Registered Trademark of The information 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 2013 All rights reserved notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing process of technical development Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject Essential 1l Phono USB Pro 8 6 Ortofon OM SE Revision 2015 1 21 7 Tomearm transport look counterweight Power supply 8 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject Essential 1l Phono USB Pro 8 6 Ortofon OM SE Revision 2015 1 21
6. ice for connection to the amplifier if you wish Your dealer can advise you on alternative cables Use a line input such as AUX CD Tuner Tape or Video on your amplifier Due to the built in phono pre amplifier a phono input sometimes labelled gram disc or RIAA is not suitable Take care to connect the left and right channels correctly The right channel is usually marked red the lett 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 terminal on your amplifier if provided The 3 5 mm connector supplied can be used to connect your Pro Ject record player to any line level auxiliary input Computer Midi System Mixer etc Connect the socket end to the phono plugs at the end of the audio trailing lead from your turntable and insert the 3 5 mm plug into the relevant socket on your audio component Connecting to a Computer Connect the USB output of the unit to a free USB socket on your computer and turn it on make sure it is powered on The new hardware found assistant will automatically detect the unit and announces it as a Microphone USB audio codec There is no need to install a driver manually After installation one setting has to be done For example Windows 7 operating system gt Control Panel gt Sound gt Recording gt Microphone USB Audio CODEC gt Properties gt Advanced set to 2 channel 1
7. idge please ignore the cartridge set up instructions unless changing the cartridge at a later date During assembly 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 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
8. ions disturbing replay 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 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 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 return R blue left chan
9. nel 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 Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject Essential 1l Phono USB Pro 8 6 Ortofon OM SE Revision 2015 1 21 5 Technical specifications Pro Ject Essential Il Phono USB Pro Ject 8 6 Nominal speeds Speed variance Wow and flutter Signal to noise Effective tonearm mass Effective tonearm length Overhang Power consumption Outboard power supply Dimensions W x H x D Weight 33 45 r p m 33 0 14 45 0 25 0 12 65dB 8 0g 8 6 218 5mm 22 0mm lt 7W 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 Channel separation Output voltage Recommended load impedance Compliance stylus type Recommended tracking force Weight 20 25 000Hz 22dB 1kHz Amy 47kohms amplifier connection
10. rweight 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 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 O 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 Il Phono USB Pro 8 6 Ortofon OM SE 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 DD 10 14mN 1 from bearing rings 15 19mN gem E 20mN and bigger ae I i 8 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 Connection to the amplifier The record player has gold plated female RCA phono sockets 12 so you can substitute the interconnect cables supplied with those of your cho
11. 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 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 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 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 a
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