User manual PRO-JECT DEBUT III

[. . . ] Use absorbent kitchen paper to remove any oil or grease from the outer edge of the hub and the belt. Fit the platter (5) and felt mat over the spindle of the hub (4). © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject Debut III / Ortofon OM 5E · Revision 1. 3. 08/1. 5. 08 3 Cartridge downforce adjustment The counterweight (6) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 3, 5 - 5, 5g. Alternative counterweights for cartridges weighing between 6 - 9g or 1, 5 - 3g are available as accessory parts. Pushing carefully, turn the counterweight (6) onto the rear end of the tonearm tube (9), and so that the downforce scale (6a) shows towards the front of the player. [. . . ] 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 such as the PRO-JECT PHONO BOX or the PRO-JECT TUBE BOX which is then connected between the record player and a free line level input of the amplifier. For detailed product information please refer to the Pro-Ject web site www. project-audio. com. The recommended load resistance for the factory fitted cartridge is: 47kohms /MM-input 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. 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. 4 © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject Debut III / Ortofon OM 5E · Revision 1. 3. 08/1. 5. 08 Switching on and off Pressing the power switch (20) 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). When the Pro-Ject Speed Box ore the Speed Box SE are used speed change between 33 and 45 r. p. m. 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. Maintenance and cleaning Your record player requires little or no regular maintenance. 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. ! Always disconnect the record player from the mains power supply as a precaution before maintenance! 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. 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). 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. 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). [. . . ] This could be due to a faulty plug, broken wire or solder joint or simply loose plug/socket connection. 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. 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. [. . . ]