User manual PRO-JECT PERSPEX 6

[. . . ] After this is done remove the three transport screws (1) which secure the sub-chassis (24). Carefully place the platter bearing housing (5) over the bearing axle. Setting up the sub-chassis Check the adjustment of the sub-chassis with the help of the spirit level supplied. If necessary, level the subchassis using the three knurled sub-chassis levelling screws (A, B, C), located on the plinth. Fit the drive belt (3) around the platter (5) and the smaller diameter part of the motor pulley (2). [. . . ] Carefully retighten the hexagon screws without applying excessive force (which would deform the arm pillar) ­ finger tight is quite sufficient. 4 © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 6 PerspeX · Revision 1. 11. 08/1. 1. 09 Cartridge downforce adjustment The counterweights (6) supplied are suitable for cartridges weighing between 5 - 7, 5g, 7 - 10g, 9 - 11g or 10 - 14g. Pushing carefully, turn the counterweight (6) onto the rear end of the tonearm tube (9), 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. Hold the counterweight (6) without moving it, and gently revolve the downforce scale ring (6a) until the zero is in line with the anti-skating prong (15). 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. 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 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. Do not remove the screw completely! Screw With the aid of a good magnifying glass adjust the needle until it is vertical in the groove (i. e. Ideally this should correspond to the top surface of the cartridge body being parallel to the record surface, but in practice this is often not the case. 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!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 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 " " " 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 hang the thread in the groove of the wire support (17). Changing replay speed 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. For detailed product information please refer to the Pro-Ject web site www. project-audio. com. © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 6 PerspeX · Revision 1. 11. 08/1. 1. 09 5 Connection to the amplifier The record player 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. Use the Phono input (sometimes labelled gram, disc or RIAA) on your amplifier. [. . . ] 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 lid is not only a dust cover but also a resonant structure likely to be excited by, and to pass into the plinth, the acoustic energy emanating from your loudspeakers during replay. It is therefore recommended that the lid be removed for optimum sound quality. 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 6 PerspeX Nominal speeds * Speed variance Wow and flutter Signal to noise Downforce range Effective tonearm length Overhang Power consumption Outboard power supply Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight 33, 33/45, 11 r. p. m. [. . . ]