User manual PRO-JECT PERSPEX 6 SUPERPACK

[. . . ] Make sure the surface you wish to use the turntable on is level (use the supplied spirit level) before placing the turntable on it. Put the plinth where you intend to use the player and level it using the supplied spirit level and the adjustable feet. 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. [. . . ] 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. The recommended downforce for the factory fitted cartridge is 25mN. 4 © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 6 PerspeX SuperPack / Ortofon Valencia · Revision 1. 11. 08/1. 1. 09 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. 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. Make sure that the phono input offers correct matching and amplification for the type of cartridge used. 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. 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. Mains power connection, switching on and off 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. [. . . ] 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. ±0, 5 % ±0, 06 % -73 dB 15-30mN 9 " (230mm) 18mm 2W 16V/500mA AC, suitable for your country's mains supply 460 x 160 x 365mm, dust cover open 460 x 420 x 465mm 10, 5kg 6 © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 6 PerspeX SuperPack / Ortofon Valencia · Revision 1. 11. 08/1. 1. 09 Potential incorrect use and fault conditions PRO-JECT turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict quality controls before leaving the factory. [. . . ]