User manual PRO-JECT 2 XPERIENCE

[. . . ] Level the plinth using a spirit level and the adjustable feet (23). 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. Fitting and connecting the cartridge All cartridges with half inch mounting holes can be fitted. [. . . ] One mark on the scale represents 1 mN (= 0, 1g / 0, 1 Pond) of downforce. 4 © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 2 Xperience · Revision 1. 3. 08/1. 5. 08 Adjusting the vertical tracking angle (vta) ** Put a record and the record weight 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 allen 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 allen screws without applying excessive force (which would deform the arm pillar) ­ finger tight is quite sufficient. 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 body (which is often the case). Slacken off the screw just enough to be able to revolve the arm tube without applying force. Please note: do not remove the screw completely!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 surface). Ideally this should correspond to the top surface 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. Anti-skating force adjustment The anti-skating force must be adjusted according to the mass of the cartridge as follows: Downforce Groove in the stub (15) 10 - 14mN 1st from bearing rings 15 - 19mN 2nd " " " 20mN and bigger 3rd " " " 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 feed the thread through the loop of the wire support (17). Connection to the amplifier The PRO-JECT 2 Xperience 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. Your dealer can advise you on alternative cables. 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. An earthing wire may be connected to the screw terminal between the sockets if you encounter hum problems when using the record player. [. . . ] 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. Drive belt is not fitted or has slipped off. [. . . ]