Pro-Ject Audio Systems Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB (DC) User Manual

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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.
Remove the transport lock (18) from the tonearm. Store it in the original packaging so it is available for any
future transportation.
Fit the flat 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) over the spindle of the hub (4).

Please note: We recommend to use the record player without a mat on the platter.

Cartridge downforce adjustment

The counterweight (6) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 6,5 - 8,5g (weight no. 08). An
alternative counterweight for cartridges weighing between 4,5 - 6g (weight no. 80) is available as an accessory part.

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. 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 stub (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.

Please note: Adjust the downforce prior to installing the anti-skating weight.
The recommended downforce for the Ortofon 2M Red cartridge is 17,5mN.

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

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 second 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).

Connection to the amplifier

The record player has gold plated female RCA phono sockets (14) so you can substitute the interconnect cables
supplied with higher quality cables such as the Pro-Ject Connect it interconnect cables 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. 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. The earthing
wire of the tonearm lead should be connected to the earth terminal on your amplifier (if provided).
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 which is then connected between the record player and a free line
level input of the amplifier.
For detailed product information regarding Pro-Ject Audio interconnect cables and phono amplifiers please
refer to the Pro-Ject web site

www.project-audio.com

The recommended load impedance for the factory fitted cartridges is: 47kohms/MM-input