Pro-Ject Audio Systems 1 Xpression Carbon Classic User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Pro-Ject 1 Xpression Carbon Classic

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Pro-Ject 1 Xpression Carbon Classic
Controls, features and connections
1 Motor brackets with OR T OFON ® pads
2 Stepped drive pull ey
3
Dr i ve be l t*
3a Hook*
4 Hub
5 Platter*
6 Tonearm counterweight*
6a Downforce scale
7 Tonearm lift leve r
8/18 Tonearm rest and removable transport lock
9 Tonearm tube
9a Tonearm base
10 Li d*
11 Li d hinges
12 Hinge fasteners
13 Power supply socket
14 Phone 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 li ft and optional fitted cartridge Ortofon 2M Red
22 Motor
23 Adjustable tip-toe feet with anti-scratch cups*
Connection cable (not shown) *
Power supply (not shown)*
Un i versal adapter (not shown) *
Dear mus ic lover,
thank you for purchasing a
PRO-JECT AUDIO record player.
In order to achieve max imum performance and reliability w it h this reco rd player you should study these
instructi ons for use carefully.
\it Warning ofa hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse .
~ Important notice.
The record player is supplied with afactory fitted and adjusted cartridge as an option.
**The followi
ng instructions for adjusting the cartridge are provided in case the ca r tr idge 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 starti
ng assembly make yourself acquainted with the parts listed above and
correspondingly numbered in the technical drawi ngs above. Separately packed items are marked with
an asterisk *.
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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.
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 over the spindle
of
the hub.
Level
the plinth using a spirit level and the adjustable feet
(23).
Remove the transport lock
(18)
from the tonearm. Store
it
in the original packaging
so
it
is
available
for
any future transportation.
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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 -
8g
(counterweight
no.48).
Adjust the downforce prior
to
installing
the
anti-skating weight.
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 ou
t.
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
whetherthe 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 I
0,1
Pond)
of
downforce.
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The
recommended
down
force
for
the
factory
fitted
cartridge
is
1
8m
N.
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 hexagon screw 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
isparallel.
Carefully retighten the hexagon screw 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
ca
rtridge
body
(which
is
often
th
e
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!
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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
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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 corresponding
to
the downforce
as
follows:
Downforce
10
-14mN
15-
19mN
20mN
and
bigger
Groove in the stub
(15)
1st
from bearing rings
2
nd "
Hang
the loop
of
the thread
of
the anti-skating weight in the groove
of
the anti-skating stub
(15)
corresponding
to
the downforce applied
to
your cartridge and 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.
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The
recommended
load
impedance
for
the
factory
fitted
cartridge
is:
4
?kohms/MM-input
Mains power connection
The
turntable
is
supplied with the universal power supply with 3 exchangeable sockets adapters
su
itable for all countries. Select the correct adapter
for
your country and insert the adapter to the
exchangeable part
of
the power supply.
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.
Fitting the lid
Fit the lid (dust cover 10) carefully over the hinge prongs
(11)
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
Pressing
the power switch (20) alternately starts
or
stops the motor.
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Changing replay speed
To play recor ds at 45 r.p. m. first remove the platter (5) . Usin g the accessory too l provided (3a), hook
the belt
(3) over the larger diameter part of the motor pulley (2) . Re f it the platter. To reve rt to 33 r.p.m .
repeat the proceedings
us ing the smaller step on the pulley.
*** In addition, 78 r.p.m. is available after fitting a special pulley, which may be purchased as an
~ optional extra.
For detailed product information please refer to the Pro-Ject web site www.project-audio.com.
Maintenance and cleaning
Your record player requires little or no regular maintenance. Remove dust with a sl ightly moistened
antistatic cloth. Never
use a dry cloth because this will create static electricity which attract more dust!
Antistatic cleaning flui
ds are available at special i st stores but must be applied sparingly to avoid
damage to rubber parts.
It is recommended to fit the needle cove r before clean i ng or ma intenance 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.
'U17' Always disconnect the record player from the mains power supply as a precaution before
V maintenance!
Fitting and connecting the cartridge
** All cartridges with half inch mounting holes can be fitted. Leav i ng the needle's protection cover on,
fit the cartridge to the headshell using the screws supplied with the cartridge by pass ing 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 positi
ve (L +)
red right channel pas. (R+)
green right channel return (R -)
blue left channel return
(L -)
The full sound quality of the record player can on ly be ach i eved if the cartridge is correctly adjusted.
Particu l ar toolslike the PRO-JECT a li gnment tool are required to accomplish thisjob properly.
If
you are not we ll acquainted with the adjustment of cart ri dges you are advi sed to call upon the willing
help
of you r PRO-JECT dealer to accompl ish this task for you.
Please note : adjusting a cartridge and tonearm calls for the greatest care in order to avoid
damaging the cartridge or tonearm bearings. Leave this work to your dealer ifyou are in any
way unsure of the necessary steps and precautions to be taken .
Useful tips
The lid is not only a dust cover but also a resonant structure likely to be excited by, and to pass into
the plinth, the acoustic energy emanati
ng from your loudspeakers during replay. It is therefore
recommended that the lid
be removed for optimum sound quality.
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.
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Technical specifications
PRO-JECT 1 Xpression Carbon Classic/Pro-Ject 8.6cc EVO
Nominal speeds
Speed variance
Wow and flutter
Signal to noi
se
Effective tonearm mass
Effective tonearm length
Overhang
Power consumption
Outboard power supply
Dimensions
(IN xH xD)
Weight
33/45
r. p.m .. *** 78 r.p.m. opt ional
33:0,2%
33 :0,14%
68dB
6g
45:0,18%
45:0,13%
8,6" (218,5mm)
18,5mm
4W
I OW standby mode
15VI 0 - 0.8mA
DC (set at O. SmA), universal power supply
415 x 130 x 335mm, dust cover open 415 x400 x400mm
5,5kg
Technical specifications MM-Cartridge Ortofon 2M SILVER
Frequency range
Channel separation
Output voltage
Recommended load
impedance
Compliance/stylus type
Recommended tracking force
Weight
20-22.000Hz
23dB/1kHz
4mV
47kohms/ampl ifier connection- MM- i nput
201Jm/mN- elliptical
18mN
7,2g
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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
fau l ts 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 sl ipped off.
No signal
through one or other channel or both channels:
No
signa l contact from the cartridge to the internal tonearm wiring or from that to the arm l ead or
from that to the phono box or between that and the amplifier.
Th is could be due to a faulty pl ug,
broken wire or so lder jo i nt or simply loose plug/socket connection.
Phono input not selected at amplifi
er.
Amplifier not switched on.
Amplifier or speakers defective or muted.
No connection
to the loudspeakers.
Strong
hum on phono input :
No ea rth connection from cartridge or arm or arm cable to ampl if i er, or earth loop.
Distorted or inconsistent sound from one or both channels:
Reco rd 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 oi l, dirty or damaged.
Service
Should you encounter a problem wh i ch you are not able to alleviate or identify despite the above
informati
on, pl ease contact your dealer for further adv i ce. Only when the problem cannot be resolved
there should the unit
be sent to the responsible distributor in your country.
Guarantee
repairs will on ly be effected if the unit is returned correctly packaged. For this reason we
recommend keeping the or iginal packaging.
Never return a record player without making
sure that is it safely disassembled and correctly packaged
in the original packaging accordi
ng to the di agrams on the last page of this user guide. Pl ease remove
these parts
and pack them separately: lid (10), counterweight (6), anti-skating we i ght (16) platter (5)
and belt (3). Fit the cartridge protection cap. Insert 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 isa Registered Trademark of H.
Lichtenegger.
Th isguide was produced by: Pro -Ject Audio
Systems Copyright 0 2013. All rights reserved.
The information was correct at the time of going
to press . The manufacturer reserves the right to
make changes to the techni
cal specification
without prior notice
as deemed necessary to
uphold the ongoing process
of techni cal
development.
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Accessories
Instruction
for use
Tonearm transport lock
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