Pro-ject 2 x perience basic – Pro-Ject Audio Systems Pro-Ject 2Xperience Basic+ PIANO User Manual

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perience Basic +/ Pro-Ject Pick it MC-1H · Revision 2011.10.15/2011.10.15

Pro-Ject 2

perience Basic +

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.

The record player is supplied with a factory fitted and adjusted cartridge.
** The following

instructions for adjusting the cartridge are provided in case the cartridge is replaced by a

different model 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 *.

Set-up

The deck is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packaged for safe transport. Carefully remove all
parts from the transport packaging.
Screw the three feet onto the threaded bolts located on the underside of the plinth. Make sure the surface
you wish to use the turntable on is level (use a spirit level) before placing the turntable on it.
After putting the motor unit in place, carefully insert the platter bearing axle into the bearing housing. Fit the
drive belt (2) around the platter (3) and the smaller diameter part of the motor pulley (11). 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 both transport locks (66) from the tonearm tube.
To remove the transport lock for the arm bearing, lift up the tonearm by the tonearm bearing housing (77)
and pull out the red coloured transport lock (7) towards the right hand side. Put the tonearm back into place.

Take special care not to strain or damage the delicate 4-colour wire!

Store the transport locks 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 8 - 15g (counterweight no. 59).
An alternative counterweight for cartridges weighing between 4 - 9g (counterweight no. 37) is available as

an accessory part. Adjust the downforce prior to installing the anti-skating weight.
Place counterweight (4) halfway along the counterweight support rod (44) at rear of arm, being sure to have
the securing screw uppermost.
Remove the felt matt. With the power off, and the platter static, place the stylus pressure gauge onto the
platter. To set the recommended 25mN downforce (1mN = 0,1g / 0,1 Pond), place the tip of the stylus

exactly on the point marked 25mN.
If the stylus gauge becomes level, then the correct pressure has been achieved. However if the there is
insufficient or excessive pressure the gauge will either not move or tilt down.
To adjust the amount of pressure, carefully move the counterweight (4) along the support rod (44), until the

stylus pressure is sufficient to raise the pressure gauge to the level position. Moving the counterweight (4)
towards the cartridge will reduce pressure and away will increase pressure.
Finally secure the counterweight (4) using hexagonal key provided.

Please note: It is advised to remove stylus tip from gauge whilst making adjustments to avoid damage

to stylus.