Pro-Ject Audio Systems Pro-Ject 6 PerspeX DC Manuale utente

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Pro-Ject 6 PerspeX DC

Controls, features and connections

1 Sub-chassis transport screw (3pcs.)

2 Dri e pulley

3 Dri e belt *

4 Speed control button

5 Sandwich platter *

6 Tonearm counterweight * 6a Downforce scale

7 Tonearm lift le er

8/18 Tonearm rest and remo able 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 wire support

19 Headshell with finger lift

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

21 Motor unit

22 Sub-chassis

A, B, C Knurled sub-chassis le elling screws

Screw-down record clamp (not shown) *

Connection cable (not shown) *

Uni ersal power supply (not shown) *

Single adapter *

Spirit le el (not shown) *

Dear music lo er,

Thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio Systems record player.

In order to achie e maximum performance and reliability, please study these instructions carefully.

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

Important notice

** The following instructions for adjusting the cartridge are pro ided in case the cartridge is replaced by a

different model at a later date.

During assembling and adjustment small parts could be lost if they are not carefully placed in a suitable

receptacle. Before starting assembly make yourself acquainted with the parts listed abo e which are

correspondingly numbered in the technical drawings. Separately packed items are marked with an asterisk *.

Safety instructions

The power supply is used to connect and disconnect the unit from the mains. Make sure that the

plug

is easily accessible at all times.

Hold the plug when unplugging the power cord. Ne er handle the

power cord while your hands are wet or damp.

A oid letting liquids enter the de ice. Ne er place any item containing liquid, like a flower ase, on

or near the de ice. Ne er spill any liquid on the de ice. Ne er place any naked flame sources, like

lighted candles, on or near the de ice. 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 pre ent any risk of suffocation.

Setting up the sub-chassis

The deck is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packed for a safe transport. Remo e all parts from

the transport packaging carefully.

Check the adjustment of the sub-chassis with the help of the spirit le el supplied. If necessary, le el the sub-

chassis using the three knurled sub-chassis le elling screws (A,B,C), located on the plinth.

Fit the dri e belt (3) around the platter (5) and the motor pulley (2).

A oid getting sweat or grease on the belt as these will deteriorate the performance and reduce the belt's

lifespan. Use absorbent kitchen paper to remo e any oil or grease from the outer edge of the hub and the belt.

Remo e the transport lock (18) from the tonearm. Store it in the original packaging so they are a ailable for

any future transportation.

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

Mounting and connecting the cartridge

All cartridges with half inch mounting holes can be mounted. Lea e the needle's protection co er on, fit the

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

headshell (19). Do not tighten the nuts yet.

Connect the tonearm wires with the cartridge pins as follows:

white left channel positi e (L+)

red right channel positi e (R+)

green right channel return (R -)

blue left channel return (L -)

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

tools like the Pro-Ject Audio Systems alignment tool are required to accomplish this job properly. If you are not

well acquainted with the adjustment of cartridges, please call for the willing help of your Pro-Ject Audio Systems

dealer.

Please note: adjusting a cartridge and tonearm calls for the greatest care in order to a oid damaging

the cartridge or tonearm bearings. Ask your local dealer for help if you are unsure in any of the

necessary steps and precautions which must be taken.

Cartridge downforce adjustment

The supplied counterweights (6) are suitable for cartridges weighing between 5 - 7,5g (counterweight no. 28

2828

28), 7

- 10g (counterweight no. 46

4646

46), 9 - 11g (counterweight no. 43

4343

43) or 10 - 14g (counterweight no. 2

9). Adjust

the downforce before installing the anti-skating weight.

Following adjustments ha e to be done ery carefully Remo e cartridge protection cap. Push and turn the

counterweight (6) carefully on 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. Rotate the counterweight (6) until the arm tube is balanced. The arm should return to the balanced

position if it is mo ed up or down.

Once the arm is balanced correctly return it to the rest. Hold the counterweight (6) without mo ing it and gently

re ol e the downforce scale ring (6a) until the zero is in line with the anti-skating stub (12). 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.

djusting the vertical tracking angle (vta)

Put a record and the record weight on the platter. When the needle is lowered into the record groo e 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 ertical mo ement of the

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

Retighten the hexagon screws without applying excessi e force (which would deform the arm pillar) – finger

tight is quite sufficient.

djusting the azimuth

The cartridge needle must be ertical in the record groo e in order to trace the

groo e wall modulations correctly.

A small screw at the bearing end of the arm allows incorrect azimuth to be

corrected.

Slacken off the screw just enough to be able to re ol e the arm tube without

applying force. Note! Do not remo e this screw completely!

Screw

With the aid of a good magnifying glass adjust the needle until it is ertical in the groo e (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 the needle is ertical, retighten the screw carefully.

Under no circumstances should the arm tube be adjusted with the needle still in the record groo e!

Irreparable damage may be caused to the cantile er suspension! The arm must be lifted to make

each adjustment and lowered afterwards to check it.

nti-skating force adjustment

The anti

skat

ing force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce

as follows:

Downforce Groo e in the stub (15)

10 - 14mN 1

from bearing rings

15 - 19mN 2

" " "

20mN and bigger

" " "

Hang the loop of the thread of the anti-skating weight into the groo e of the anti-skating stub (15) corresponding to

the downforce applied to your cartridge and hang the thread in the groo e of the wire support (17).

Switching on and off, Changing replay speed

Pressing the speed control button (4) alternately starts and stops the motor.To change the speed from 33

r.p.m. to 45 r.p.m., press the STBY (4) button again. Speed is correct, when the LED diode stops blinking. To

switch the turntable into STAND BY mode, hold the button STBY (4) for 3 seconds.

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

ProPro

Pro-

-Ject Connect

Ject Connect Ject Connect

Ject Connect it

itit

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

(like CD, Tuner, Tape or Video) are not suitable.

Take care about connecting the left and right channel correctly. The right channel is usually marked red, the

left channel black or white. Check the manual of your amplifier for rele ant information. An earthing wire

may be connected to the screw terminal between the sockets if you encounter humming problems.

If your amplifier does not ha e an input suitable for phono cartridges, a separate phono amplifier stage for

MM or MC cartridges is required. It has to be connected between record player and a free line le el input of

the amplifier. For detailed product information regarding Pro-Ject Audio Systems interconnect cables and

phono amplifiers please isit our website: www.project

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Mains power connection

A uni ersal power supply with 3 exchangeable sockets adapters suitable for all countries is supplied. Select

the correct adapter for your country and insert the adapter to the exchangeable part of the power supply.

Connect the low oltage plug from the power supply to the socket (13) on the rear side of the record player

before connecting the power supply to the mains.

Fitting the lid

Fit the lid (dust co er 10) carefully o er 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.

Maintenance and cleaning

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

cloth. Ne er use a dry cloth because this will create static electricity which attract more dust! Antistatic

cleaning fluids are a ailable at specialist stores but must be applied sparingly to a oid damage to rubber

parts. It is recommended to fit the needle co er before cleaning or maintenance is carried out to a oid damage.

If the player is not used o er a long period of time the dri e belt can be remo ed to pre ent unequal stretching.

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

Useful tips

The lid is not only a dust co er but also a resonant structure likely to be excited by, and to pass into the plinth

the acoustic energy emanating from your loudspeakers during replay. Therefore it is recommended to

remo e the lid for achie ing a better sound quality.

The record player should be positioned on a low-resonance surface such as wood or multiple layer ply board

to a oid structural ibrations disturbing replay.

Technical specifications PRO-JECT 6 PerspeX DC / Pro-Ject 9cc Evolution

Nominal speeds * 33/45 r.p.m.

Speed ariance ±0,1%

Wow and flutter ±0,06%

Signal to noise 73dB

Effecti e tonearm mass 8g

Effecti e tonearm length 9 " (230mm)

O erhang 18mm

Power consumption 6W max / <0,3W standby

Outboard power supply 15V DC / 800 mA AC, 90-264V AC, 47 – 63Hz

Dimensions (W x H x D) 460 x 183 x 365mm, dust co er open 460 x 420 x 465mm

Weight 11kg

Potential incorrect use and fault conditions

Pro-Ject turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict quality controls before

lea ing 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.

Dri e 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 defecti e 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 cantile er damaged.

Wrong r.p.m., dri e belt o erstretched or dirty, platter bearing without oil, dirty or damaged.

Service

Should you encounter a problem which you are not able to alle iate or identify despite the abo e information,

please contact your dealer for further ad ice. Only when the problem cannot be resol ed 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.

Ne er 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 remo e these parts and

pack them separately: lid (10), counterweight (6), anti-skating weight (16) platter (5) and belt (3). Fit the

cartridge protection cap. Insert the transport screws for the sub-chassis (1), 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 o er and abo e

the lawful rights of the customer.

Pro

Ject

Audio Systems

is a Registered Trademark of

H. Lichtenegger.

This guide was produced by: Pro-Ject Audio Systems

2015. All rights reser ed.

The information was correct at the time of going to

press. The manufacturer reser es the right to make

changes to the technical specification without prior

notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing

process of technical de elopment.

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