Pro-Ject Audio Systems Debut Carbon EVO User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Debut Carbon EVO

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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Controls, features and connections
(1) Motor with TPE damped flange
(2) Stepped drive pulley
(3) Drive belt
(4) Sub-platter
(5) Platter TPE damping and felt mat
(6) Tonearm counterweight 6a Downforce scale
(7) Tonearm lift lever
(8) Tonearm rest and removable transport lock
(9) Tonearm tube 9a Tonearm base
(10) Lid
(11) Lid hinges
(12) Hinge fasteners
(13) Phono output sockets and earth connection
(14) Power supply socket
(15) Anti-skating weight
(16) Anti-skating weight support hoop
(17) Anti-skating weight adjustment scale
(18) Height adjustable feet with TPE damping
(19) Speed selector
(20) Headshell with finger lift and fitted Ortofon 2M RED or Sumiko Rainier cartridge
(21) Single adapter
Signal cable Connect IT E RCA (not shown)
78 rpm round belt (not shown)

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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.
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Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse.
Important notice.
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 to assemble, get familiar with the parts listed above and correspondingly numbered
in the technical drawings above.
Safety instructions
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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. Never handle the
power cord while your hands are wet or damp.
Avoid letting liquids enter the device. Never place any item containing liquid, like a flower vase, on
or near the device. Never spill any liquid on the device. Never place any naked flame sources, like
lighted candles, on or near the device. 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 prevent any risk of suffocation.
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.
Remove the transport lock (8) from the tonearm. Store it in the original packaging so it is available for any
future transportation.
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) and felt mat over the spindle of the hub (4).
Cartridge downforce adjustment
The counterweight (6) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 5 –8.5g (Ortofon 2M Red,
Sumiko Rainier - weight no. 08).
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 (17). 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.

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Please note: Adjust the downforce prior to installing the anti-skating weight.
The recommended downforce for the Ortofon 2M RED cartridge is 17.5mN.
The recommended downforce for the Sumiko Rainier cartridge is 20mN.
Anti-skating force adjustment
The anti-skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce as
follows:
Downforce Groove in the stub (17)
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 second 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 (15).
Connection to the amplifier
The record player has gold plated female RCA Phono sockets (13) so you can substitute the interconnect cables
supplied with higher quality cables such as the Pro-Ject Connect IT C, CC or Si 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.
The recommended load impedance for the factory fitted cartridges is: 47kohms/MM-input
Mains power connection
The turntable is supplied with the universal power supply with 3 exchangeable sockets adapters suitable 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 (14) 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 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
The turntable is equipped with a three-position switch for ON/OFF and electronic speed change. To play
records at 33 r.p.m. press this switch (19) to the left side. To play records at 45 r.p.m. press this switch (19)
to the right side. 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 sub-platter (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 to the right selects 78 r.p.m.