Pro-Ject Audio Systems Pro-Ject 1 Xpression III Comfort Manuale utente

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Pro-Ject 1 Xpression III Comfort

PRO-JECT 1 Xpression III Comfort

Controls, features and connections

1 Motor transportation screw (marked red)

2 Stepped drive pulley

3 Drive belt * 3a Hook *

4 Hub

5 Platter *

6 Tonearm counterweight * 6a Downforce scale

7 Tonearm lift lever

8/18 Tonearm rest and removable transport lock

9 Tonearm tube 9a Tonearm base

10 Lid *

11 Lid hinges

12 Hinge fasteners

13 Power supply socket

14 Phono output sockets and earth connection

15 Anti-skating weight adjustment scale

16 Anti-skating weight *

17 Anti-skating weight support hoop

20 Power switch

21 Headshell with finger lift and fitted Ortofon 2M Red

22 Motor

23 Adjustable tip-toe feet with anti-scratch cups *

24 Speed change

Connection cable (not shown) *

Power supply (not shown) *

Single adapter (not shown) *

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

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 two red transport screws (1) which secure the motor (22) during transportation.

Remove the transport lock (18) from the tonearm. Store it together with the two red motor transport screws

(1) in the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation.

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 (13) on the rear of the record player before

connecting the power supply to the mains.

Switching on and off

Pressing the power switch (20) alternately starts or stops the motor.

Cartridge downforce adjustment

The counterweight (6) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 7 - 12g. An alternative counterweight

for cartridges weighing between 4 - 7g is available as an accessory part.

Downforce adjustment must be completed with the anti-skating weight and the drive belt removed, and the

motor running.

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 prong (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.

Whilst adjusting the downforce the drive belt must be removed and the motor must be switched on,

otherwise the arm lift cannot be lowered.

The recommended downforce for the factory fitted cartridge is 18mN.

Fitting the drive belt and the platter

Fit the 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). Level the plinth using a spirit level and the adjustable feet (23).

Adjusting the vertical tracking angle (vta)

** Put a record and the record weight on the platter. When the needle is lowered into the record groove and the

tonearm is not resting on the lift arm, the tube of the tonearm should be parallel to the surface of the record.

If it is not loosen both hexagon screws in the tonearm base just enough to allow vertical movement of the

arm pillar without force and slide the arm up or down until it is parallel.

Carefully retighten the hexagon screws without applying excessive force (which would deform the arm pillar) –

finger tight is quite sufficient.

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. 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.

Anti-skating force adjustment

The anti-skating force must be adjusted according to the mass of the cartridge

as follows:

Downforce Groove in the stub (15)

10 - 14mN 1st from bearing rings

15 - 19mN 2nd " " "

20mN and bigger 3rd " " "

Slip the loop of the anti-skating weight's thread over the third 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 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. 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 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

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.

Using the automatic start & stop facility

Before starting record replay, lower the tonearm lift lever until it is about horizontal. By switching the power

on/off switch (20) record replay can be started and stopped at any position across the record. The tonearm

lift is raised or lowered accordingly when the power is turned on or off.

The tonearm cannot be lowered manually whilst the turntable is turned off, as it is held in position by

an electromagnetic switch.

The manual lift function is only available when the turntable is turned on and the platter is revolving.

Changing replay speed

The Speed selector (24) switches between 33 and 45 r.p.m..

To replay records at 78 r.p.m. perform the following steps: Remove the platter (5) and using the tool (3a)

from the accessory kit. Fit the belt (3) around the larger diameter step of the pulley (2). Replace the Platter,

start the turntable at 33 r.p.m. and switch the speed to 45 r.p.m., the platter will then revolve at 78 r.p.m..

Automatic switch-off

When the needle reaches the runout groove the motor is turned off by the electronic circuit, which also

controls a mechanical link to activate the tonearm lift.

Maintenance and cleaning

Your record player requires little or no regular maintenance. Remove dust with a slightly moistened antistatic

cloth. Never use a dry cloth because this will create static electricity which attract more dust! Antistatic

cleaning fluids are available at specialist stores but must be applied sparingly to avoid damage to rubber

parts. It is recommended to fit the needle cover before cleaning or maintenance is carried out to avoid damage.

If the player is not used over a long period of time the drive belt can be removed to prevent unequal stretching.

Always disconnect the record player from the mains power supply as a precaution before maintenance!

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.

Fitting and connecting the cartridge

** All cartridges with half inch mounting holes can be fitted. Leaving the needle's protection cover on, fit the

cartridge to the headshell using the screws supplied with the cartridge by passing one screw through each

slot in the headshell (21). Do not tighten the nuts yet.

Connect the tonearm wires to the cartridge pins as follows:

white left channel positive (L+)

red right channel pos. (R+)

green right channel return (R -)

blue left channel return (L -)

The full sound quality of the record player can only be achieved if the cartridge is correctly adjusted. Particular

tools like the PRO-JECT alignment tool are required to accomplish this job properly.

If you are not well acquainted with the adjustment of cartridges you are advised to call upon the willing help of

your PRO-JECT dealer to accomplish this task for you.

Whilst adjusting the cartridge alignment with an alignment protractor the drive belt must be removed

and the motor must be switched on, otherwise the arm lift cannot be lowered.

Technical specifications PRO-JECT 1 Xpression III Comfort

* Electronic speed change * 33,33/* 45,11 and 78 r.p.m.

Speed variance ±0,5 %

Wow and flutter ±0,1 %

Signal to noise -70dB

Downforce range 10-30mN

Effective tonearm length 8,6 " (218,5mm)

Overhang 18,5mm

Automatic switch-off opto-electronically controlled

Power consumption 10W

Outboard power supply 16V/500mA AC, suitable for your country's mains supply

Dimensions (W x H x D) 415 x 118 x 320mm, dust cover open 415 x 365 x 405mm

Weight 5,5kg

Potential incorrect use and fault conditions

PRO-JECT turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict quality controls before

leaving the factory. Faults that may possibly occur are not necessarily due to material or production faults but

can sometimes be caused by incorrect use or unfortunate circumstances. Therefore the following list of common

fault symptoms is included.

The platter doesn't turn although the unit is switched on:

The unit is not connected to the mains power supply.

No mains at the socket.

Drive belt is not fitted or has slipped off.

No signal through one or other channel or both channels:

No signal contact from the cartridge to the internal tonearm wiring or from that to the arm lead or

from that to the phono box or between that and the amplifier. This could be due to a faulty plug,

broken wire or solder joint or simply loose plug/socket connection.

Phono input not selected at amplifier.

Amplifier not switched on.

Amplifier or speakers defective or muted.

No connection to the loudspeakers.

Strong hum on phono input:

No earth connection from cartridge or arm or arm cable to amplifier, or earth loop.

Distorted or inconsistent sound from one or both channels:

Record player is connected to wrong input of amplifier, or MM/MC switch incorrectly set.

Needle or cantilever damaged.

Wrong r.p.m., drive belt overstretched or dirty, platter bearing without oil, dirty or damaged.

Service

Should you encounter a problem which you are not able to alleviate or identify despite the above information,

please contact your dealer for further advice. Only when the problem cannot be resolved there should the

unit be sent to the responsible distributor in your country.

Guarantee repairs will only be effected if the unit is returned correctly packaged. For this reason we recommend

keeping the original packaging.

Never return a record player without making sure that is it safely disassembled and correctly packaged in the

original packaging according to the diagrams on the last page of this user guide. Please remove these parts

and pack them separately: lid (10), counterweight (6), anti-skating weight (16) platter (5), cartridge and belt

(3). Fit the cartridge protection cap. Insert the transport screws for the motor (1) and the transport lock for the

tonearm (18) prior to carefully packaging the record player.

Warranty

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions

for use and/or by transportation without the original packaging. Modification or change to any part

of the product by unauthorized persons release the manufacturer from any liability over and above

the lawful rights of the customer.

PRO-JECT is a Registered Trademark of H. Lichtenegger.

This guide was produced by: Audio Trade GmbH

The information was correct at the time of going to

press. The manufacturer reserves the right to make

changes to the technical specification without prior

notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing

process of technical development.

Tomearm

transport look

2 motor transport screws

(marked red)

Lid

Platter

Accessories

Tonearm

counterweight

Power supply

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