User manual PRO-JECT DEBUT CARBON

[. . . ] Never handle the power cord while your hands are wet or damp. Never place any item containing liquid, such as a flower vase on or near the device. Never place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on or near the device. [. . . ] The recommended downforce for the Ortofon 2M Red cartridge is 17, 5mN. Anti-skating force adjustment The anti-skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce as follows: Downforce Groove in the stub (15) 10 - 14mN 1st from bearing rings 15 - 19mN 2nd " " " rd 20mN and bigger 3 " " " Slip the loop of the anti-skating weight's thread over the second groove of the stub to set the correct antiskating force for the factory-fitted cartridge. Feed the thread through the loop of the wire support (17). Connection to the amplifier The record player has gold plated female RCA phono sockets (14) so you can substitute the interconnect cables supplied with higher quality cables such as the Pro-Ject Connect it interconnect cables for connection to the amplifier if you wish. 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 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 interconnect cables and phono amplifiers please refer to the Pro-Ject web site www. project-audio. com. The recommended load impedance for the factory fitted cartridges is: 47kohms /MM-input 4 © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject Debut Carbon / Ortofon OM 10 and Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 2012. 11. 15 Mains power connection Connect the mains lead to the mains. 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. Switching on and off Pressing the power switch (19) alternately starts or stops the motor. Changing replay speed To play records at 45 r. p. m. Using the accessory tool provided (3a), hook the belt (3) over the larger diameter part of the motor pulley (2). repeat the proceedings using the smaller step on the pulley. When the Pro-Ject Speed Box SE is used speed change between 33 and 45 r. p. m. There is no need to move the belt manually. is available after fitting a special pulley, which may be purchased as an optional extra. For detailed product information please refer to the Pro-Ject web site www. project-audio. com. 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. Adjusting the azimuth ** The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to trace the groove wall modulations correctly. [. . . ] optional ±0, 8 % ±0, 1% 68dB 6g 8, 6 " ( 218, 5mm) 18, 5mm 4, 5W, 0W in Stand-By suitable for your country's mains supply 415 x 118 x 320mm, dust cover open 415 x 365 x 405mm 5, 6kg 20-22. 000Hz 22dB/1kHz 4mV 47kohms / amplifier connection – MM-input 25μm/mN – elliptical 15mN 5g 20-22. 000Hz 22dB/1kHz 5, 5mV 47kohms / amplifier connection – MM-input 20μm/mN – elliptical 18mN 7, 2g Technical specifications MM-Cartridge Ortofon OM 10 Technical specifications MM-Cartridge Ortofon 2M Red 6 © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject Debut Carbon / Ortofon OM 10 and Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 2012. 11. 15 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. [. . . ]