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

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Mains power connection

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.

Never use any other power supply than the one supplied with the unit.

Fitting the lid

Fit the lid (dust cover 10) carefully over the hinge prongs and adjust the screws (12) until the lid stays open

where you want it to without being too stiff to open or close.

Switching on and off, changing replay speed

To play records at 33 r.p.m. press the ON/OFF switch (19) to starts the motor. Pressing the ON/OFF switch
two times selects 45 r.p.m.. The selected speed is shown respectively by the flashing LED. When the platter has
attained full speed the LEDs stop flashing.
To be able to play 78 r.p.m. the flat drive belt has to be removed and the round drive belt has to be fitted
around the hub (4) and the larger diameter part of the motor pulley (2). To do so the platter (5) has to be
removed.
After the round drive belt has been fitted, pressing the ON/OFF switch two times selects 78 r.p.m.. When full
speed is attained the LED 45 stops flashing.
A long (more than three seconds) press on the ON/OFF switch stops the motor.

Useful tips

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.

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.

Please note: 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.