Pro-Ject DEBUT III E User Manual

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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.

Switching on and off

Pressing the power switch (20) alternately starts or stops the motor.

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.

Downforce adjustment must be completed with the anti-skating weight and the drive belt removed, and the
motor running.
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 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. This adjustment must be done carefully. Do
not forget to remove the cartridge protection cap if fitted.
Once the arm is correctly balanced return it to the rest. 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). 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. One mark on the scale represents 1 mN (= 0,1g / 0,1 Pond) of
downforce.

Whilst adjusting the downforce the drive belt must be removed and the motor must be switched on,

otherwise the arm lift cannot be lowered.
The recommended downforce for the factory fitted cartridge is 17,5mN.

Fitting the drive belt and the platter

Fit the drive belt (3) around the hub (4) and the smaller diameter part of the motor pulley (2). Avoid getting
sweat or grease on the belt as these will deteriorate the performance and reduce the belt's lifespan. 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).

Anti-skating force adjustment

The anti-skating force must be adjusted according to the mass of the cartridge
as follows:
Downforce

Groove in the stub (15)

10 - 14mN

from bearing rings

15 - 19mN

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20mN and bigger

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Slip the loop of the anti-skating weight's thread over the third groove of the stub to set the correct anti-skating
force for the factory-fitted cartridge. Feed the thread through the loop of the wire support (17).