Pro-Ject GENIE RPM 1 User Manual

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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. Please note: 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. perpendicular
to the record's surface). Ideally this should correspond to the top surface of the cartridge body being parallel
to the record surface.
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!
Irreparable damage may be caused to the cantilever suspension! The arm must be lifted to make

each adjustment and lowered afterwards to check it.

Connection to the amplifier

The record player has gold plated female RCA phono sockets (9) so you can substitute the interconnect cables

supplied with those of your choice for connection to the amplifier if you wish. Your dealer can advise you on
alternative cables. 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. 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. 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

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 (8) on the rear of the record player before

connecting the power supply to the mains.

Switching on and off

Pressing the power switch (11) alternately starts or stops the motor.

Changing replay speed

Put the belt (2) over the larger diameter part of the motor pulley (1). To revert to 33 1/3 r.p.m. repeat the

proceedings using the smaller step on the pulley.

When the Pro-Ject Speed Box ore the Speed Box SE are used speed change between 33 and 45 r.p.m.
is electronic. There is no need to move the belt manually.
For detailed product information please refer to the Pro-Ject web site