Pro-Ject Audio Systems ESSENTIAL III User manual

1Unpack all items from accessory bag. 3
Remove dust cover carton from the box.
4Lift the wrapped turntable
out of the box. 6Carefully pull out the platter protection. 7Put the drive belt on the pulley and platter.
8Unpack the counterweight and
the power supply. 9Unpack felt mat and put it on the platter. 10 Put the counterweight in place.
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Remove the needle protection cover.
12 Balance the tonearm so it stays level by
turning the counterweight.
14 15
Turn the counterweight counterclockwise
until the scale reads 15.
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Essential III Setup Guide
Please read before unpacking.
Getting started:
Make sure to have enough space to unpack your turntable.
Always unpack and setup in a clean enviroment.
Important for warranty: Do not throw packaging away.
Setup is demonstrated with Essential III Phono.
2Remove the turntable protection insert.
5Carefully remove the protection covering.
Remove tonearm twist tie.
Put the loop of the Antiskating Weight in
the second groove on the tonearm post.
18 Unpack Dust Cover and put it on
the turntable.
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a) Adapter for 7“ singles
b) Anti Skating Weight
c) Drive belt
d) Connect it E (RCA cable)
Detachable cable not included with standard Essential III
a) b)
c) d)
Put the needle protection cover back
on the cartridge.
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Start with the pulley!
Big pulley - 45 RPM
Small pulley - 33 RPM
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Beware of breaking the needle!
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13 Put a record on the platter and place
tonearm between platter and armrest.
Turn the front scale of the counterweight
to Zero without moving the weight itself.
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Learn more about your Essential III model on
the backside of this paper.
Tonearm is fragile!
Lower the tonearm with the lift.

Essential III
Essential III RecordMaster
Essential III Headphone
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Essential III SB
Essential III Phono
Essential III Digital
Essential III Bluetooth
Connect to any amp with integrated phono amplier.
Recommended set: Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5 (books-
helf speaker) and Pro-Ject MaiA S2 (stereo integrated
amplier).
Connect it E (RCA cable) is pre-mounted.
Select Line Out to connect to an amplier without a pho-
no stage. Select Phono Out if you have an amplier with a
phono stage.
You can connect to a traditional hi system as well as to a
soundbar or TV over the optical output.
Connect to any amp with integrated phono amplier.
Recommended set: Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5 S2 (books-
helf speaker) and Pro-Ject MaiA S2 (stereo integrated
amplier). Speaker cable Speaker cable
Connect it E (RCA Cable)
Select Line Out to connect to an amplier without a pho-
no stage. Select Phono Out if you have an amplier with a
phono stage.
Recommended set: Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5 S2 (bookshelf
speaker) and Pro-Ject Stereo Box S2 (smallest audiophile
integrated amp). Speaker cable Speaker cable
Connect it E (RCA Cable)
Speaker cable Speaker cable
Connect it E (RCA Cable)
Speaker cable Speaker cable
Connect it E (RCA Cable)
Select Line Out to connect to an amplier without a pho-
no stage. Select Phono Out if you have an amplier with a
phono stage.
Connect your Essential III RecordMaster to a PC
or Mac and record with the provided software. You
can record your vinyl in high resolution formats up to
24bit/192kHz.
optical cable
Speaker cable Speaker cable
Connect it E (RCA Cable)
USB cable
Select Line Out to connect to an amplier without a pho-
no stage. Select Phono Out if you have an amplier with a
phono stage.
The Essential III Headphone lets you enjoy your favourite
records on your favourite pair of headphones without any
compromises in sound quality.
Speaker cable Speaker cable
Connect it E (RCA Cable)
Select Line Out to connect to an amplier without a pho-
no stage. Select Phono Out if you have an amplier with a
phono stage.
Turn on Bluetooth and connect your turntable to your
wireless speakers or wireless headphones. Enjoy the
warmth of vinyl with the comfort of wireless technology. Speaker cable Speaker cable
Connect it E (RCA Cable)
PC / Mac
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