User manual PRO-JECT XTENSION

[. . . ] Use absorbent kitchen paper to remove any oil or grease from the outer edge of the hub and the belt. Put the pulley cover on its rests. © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject Xtension/Ortofon tonearms · Revision 30. 1. 08/1. 3. 09 3 Ortofon RS tonearms 8 3 2 7 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Detachable headshell with finger lift Tonearm tube Tonearm rest and removable transport lock Tonearm lift lever Anti-skating force adjustment knob Downforce adjustment knob Tonearm counterweight with securing screw* Tonearm base Stylus pressure gauge (not shown) * 1 6 Cartridge downforce adjustment Remove the transport lock (3) from the tonearm. Store it in the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation. Place the counterweight (7) halfway along the counterweight support rod at rear of arm, being sure to have the counterweights (7) securing screw uppermost. [. . . ] Pushing carefully, turn the counterweight (6) onto the rear end of the tonearm tube (2), 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. Do not forget to remove the cartridge protection cap if fitted. Once the arm is correctly balanced return it to the rest (3). Hold the counterweight (6) without moving it, and gently revolve the downforce scale ring (6a) until the zero is in line with the black line at the rear end of the tonearm tube (2). 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. The counterweight (6) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 18 - 25g. An alternative weight for cartridges weighing between 26 - 38g is available as an accessory part. Anti-skating force adjustment and Adjusting the vertical tracking angle -vtaSee Ortofon RS-tonearms 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 (1). 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 this work to your dealer if you are in any way unsure of the necessary steps and precautions to be taken. © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject Xtension/Ortofon tonearms · Revision 30. 1. 08/1. 3. 09 5 Connection to the amplifier Connect the tonearm cables to 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. [. . . ] If the player is not used over a long period of time the drive belt can be removed to prevent unequal stretching. ! Always disconnect the record player from the mains power supply as a precaution before maintenance! Useful tips The base and 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 Xtension * Electronic speed change Speed variance Wow and flutter Signal to noise Power consumption Outboard power supply Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight * 33, 33/* 45, 11 and 78 r. p. m. ±0, 09 % ±0, 01 % -73dB 2W 16V/1. 000mA AC, suitable for your country's mains supply 550 x 250 x 450mm, dust cover open 550 x 550 x 560mm 20kg Technical specifications Ortofon RS-212D and Ortofon RS-309D Tonearm Supplied counterweight Downforce range Effective tonearm length Overhang Offset abgle Tonearm cable length Weight medium mass cartridge weight 18 - 40g (including headshell) 0 - 50mN RS-212D - 229mm / RS-309D - 326mm 15mm RS-212D - 22 Grad / RS-309D - 19 Grad approx. 120cm RS-212D - 655g / RS-309D - 725g (plus headshell and cartridge) Technical specifications Ortofon AS-212S and Ortofon AS-309S Tonearm Supplied counterweight Optional counterweights Downforce range Effective tonearm length Overhang Offset abgle Tonearm cable length Weight medium mass cartridge weight 18 - 25g (including headshell) cartridge weight 26 - 38g (including headshell) AS-212S - weight C / AS-309S - weight D 0 - 50mN AS-212S - 229mm / AS-309S - 326mm 15mm AS-212S - 22 Grad / AS-309S - 19 Grad approx. 120cm AS-212S - 483g / AS-309S - 535g (plus headshell and cartridge) © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject Xtension/Ortofon tonearms · Revision 30. 1. 08/1. 3. 09 7 Potential incorrect use and fault conditions PRO-JECT turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict quality controls before leaving the factory. 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