Pro-ject elemental – Pro-Ject Audio Systems Elemental User Manual

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Pro-Ject Elemental

Dear music lover,

thank you for purchasing a PRO-JECT AUDIO record player.

In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability with this record player you should study these
instructions for use carefully.

Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse.

Important notice.

** Your turntable has been delivered with a factory fitted and adjusted cartridge, please ignore the
cartridge set up instructions unless changing the cartridge at a later date.

During assembly and adjustment of the deck small parts could be lost if not carefully placed in a
suitable receptacle. Before starting assembly make yourself acquainted with the parts listed above and
correspondingly numbered in the technical drawings above. Separately packed items are marked with
an asterisk *.

Safety instructions

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Before connecting to the mains, make sure
that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the power supply.
The power supply is used to disconnect the unit from the mains. Make sure that the power supply
is easily accessible at all times.

Never handle the device, the power supply while your hands are

wet or damp.
Avoid letting liquids enter the device or the power supply. Never place any item containing
liquid, such as a flower vase on or near the device. Never spill any liquid on the device or the
power supply. Never place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on or near the
device. The product shall not be used in damp or wet locations, next to a bathtub, sink, swimming
pool or any other similar conditions.
Keep plastic bags away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation.

Set-up

The deck is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packaged for safe transport. Carefully
remove all parts from the transport packaging.
Make sure the surface you wish to use the turntable on is level (use a spirit level) before placing the
turntable on it.
Fit the drive belt (22) around the platter (3) 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 platter and
the belt.
Fit the felt mat over the spindle of the platter (3). Remove the transport lock (66) from the tonearm
tube.
Store the transport lock in the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation.

Cartridge downforce adjustment

The counterweight (4) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 3,5 - 5,5g. The
counterweight is pre-set perfectly from the factory.

This manual is related to the following products:

Elemental Manual Turntable (Red & Black)