Pro-Ject Audio Systems Pro-Ject VC-S User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Pro-Ject VC-S

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Pro-Ject VC-S
Controls, features and connections
1 Vacuum arm* (adhesive velvet strips attached)
2 Clamp* (base plate)
3 Fixing screw for base part of clamp*
4 Ventilation outlet and drain hole
5 Main switch with mains power cord socket
6 Vacuum on/off switch
7 Motor on/off direction switch
8 Vinyl record (not included)
9 Screwable clamp - top plate* with self-adhesive record label seal* (earlier versions: top plate
of clamp + screwable ball knob, groove with rubber for sealing record label)
10 Hexagon screw for motor flange height adjustment (see page 6)
11 Spindle with motor flange
12 Vacuum arm flange
13 Self-adhesive record label seal*
Accessories (included, but not shown above)
1
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vinyl cleaning concentrate (100ml bottle, mixing ratio 1:10 - 1:20)*
2 Goat hair brush*
3 Replacement adhesive strips for vacuum arm*
4 Drain insert (spout)*
5 AC power cord*
Optional accessories (available on request)

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cleaning concentrate, mixing ratio 1:10 - 1:20
bottle sizes: 100ml/250ml/500ml/1l (100ml ≙ 135 records / both sides, this average quantity
depends on dilution ratio and the amount of ready-to-use cleaning fluid used per application)
Goat hair brush
Adhesive strips for vacuum arm
Cover it VC-S (dust cover with hinges and mounting screws)

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Dear music lover,
Thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio Systems record cleaning machine.
In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability, please study these instructions carefully.
Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse
Important notice
During assembly and adjustment small parts can be easily lost if they are not carefully placed in a suitable
receptacle. Before beginning assembly, please familiarize yourself with the parts listed above which are
correspondingly numbered in the technical diagram. Separately packed items are marked with an asterisk*.
Safety instructions
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Before connecting to your wall outlet, make sure that
the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the device.
Hold the end of the plug when unplugging the power cord. Never handle the power cord while your
hands are wet or damp.
Never place any open flame sources, like burning candles, on or near the device. Do not operate in
damp or wet locations, such as near to a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or any other similar locations.
Keep plastic bags away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation.
Do not cover any ventilation holes (one is located on the left side and others are on bottom).
During operation this unit will generate loud noises, so we recommend the use of hearing protectors
during longer cleaning sessions. Check the unit after transportation for signs of damage, if a damage
is found, do not operate the unit and contact your dealer!
The unit is capable of long time running however in such case platter spindle may get hot and whole
platter/clamp area as well as air coming out from the unit may get warm. The temperature of the
platter can´t damage vinyl records. In order to keep the temperature as low as possible do not
expose the unit to direct sunlight.
The VC-S motor should not be turned on when not cleaning your records. Extended running time
outside of the guideline process can cause over-heating.
Setting up the unit
The unit is supplied assembled with the exception of the platter and vacuum arm which are packed
separately. Remove all parts from the transport packaging carefully. Please see the diagram above for
assembly instructions. Base part of the clamp (2) should be attached by using the screw (3), a Phillips head
screwdriver is required but not included. Then apply the self-adhesive label seal (13) on top.
Using the unit
Please ensure that all assembly and set up steps have been followed as outlined in this manual. All 3 rocker
switches ("main switch", "motor" and "vacuum" should be in position "0"). Connect the power cord to the
socket on the rear side of VC-S and turn the main switch to the "I" position.
Place a record on the bottom plate. Using moderate force, thread the top clamp plate on the threaded tip of
the centre spindle. Do not over-tighten. If the top plate and screw clamp are too loose, the record will not
turn even if the motor is running.
While the record is turning apply a generous amount of ready-to-use cleaning fluid (6 - 8ml) to the record
while holding the brush horizontally and gently pressing against the record, spread the fluid across the
surface of a the record. Use only the necessary amount of fluid (6 – 8ml), enough to cover the record, not
the machine!
Cleaning efficiency can be significantly improved by applying appropriate force on the cleaning brush.
Even more cleaning improvement can be achieved by using warmed-up
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cleaning fluid.
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can be warmed in a microwave oven up to 40 degrees Celsius, please check temperature to avoid
record damage. Dilution ratio of warmed-up
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should be 1:20.
Wash It
is non-flammable and
non-toxic. Please note that you are doing all this at your own risk.

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Please do not apply
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concentrate directly to the record!
The motor can turn both directions or can be stopped during the application of the fluid, depending on your
personal preference. To change direction, choose the "I" position for clockwise rotation or to the “II” position
for counter-clockwise rotation.
It is recommended that you use the brush to clean the record in both directions before vacuuming. For better
dissolving of impurities, wait a few seconds (longer in the case of heavily soiled records) before starting the
vacuuming process.
Once the record has been thoroughly cleaned in both directions, place the vacuum arm above the record
pointing at the spindle until it reaches its lock position.Turn the Vacuum motor to the “I” position. After the
cleaning fluid has been thoroughly vacuumed, switch off the vacuum, followed by the motor. Return the
vacuum arm into its rest position and wait a few seconds for the record to dry thoroughly. Unscrew the top
clamp plate, turn the record over and repeat steps for the opposite side of the record.
The VC-S is equipped with automatic overheating protection, which switches the motor off in case of
excessive usage. After a cool-down period, the VC-S will return to its fully operational status.
Preparation of Wash it concentrate to get ready-to-use cleaning fluid
The cleaning concentrate is usable for vinyl and shellac records and should be diluted before application:
Mix 1 part of
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concentrate with 10-20 parts of distilled / demineralized water!
1:10 is better for old and dirty records. For common cleaning or cleaning with warmed-up cleaning
fluid a dilution ratio of 1:20 is sufficient.
Caution! Earlier
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fluid (or concentrate) containing alcohol is only suitable for
12” and 7”
vinyl records. Most 78rpm records are made of shellac which is sensitive to some cleaning agents.
Please only use
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without alcohol when cleaning 78rpm shellac records!
Maintenance and cleaning
Your record cleaning machine requires little to no regular maintenance.
A water level gauge is located on the left side of the unit, below the air outlet hole. The internal tank has a
substantial capacity and subsequently takes a long time to reach full capacity. Once the water level reaches
the point marked " ←MAX", the tank should be emptied:
1. Remove the plastic grill from the ventilation outlet and draining hole (4)
2. Place the drain insert spout into the hole (drain insert is included in the accessory box)
3. Lift the opposite side of the VC-S up to drain the unit reservoir
Regularly check the velvet strips on the arm. Make sure they are clean, no dirt or debris is present.
Prior to maintenance, always disconnect the record cleaning machine from the power outlet!

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Installing the dust cover (Cover it VC-S is an optional accessory)
The holes for lid hinges are pre-drilled on the back side of the unit. Each hinge is attached with 2 screws
(supplied with the lid).
Fit the lid carefully over the hinge prongs and adjust the screws until the lid stays open at the angle of your
preference without being too stiff to open or close.
Technical specifications Vinyl Cleaner VC-S
Nominal speed 30 r.p.m.
Power consumption 230V/800W, 120V/650W
Dimensions (W x D x H) 435 x 335 x 280 mm (fully assembled)
Weight 10,5kg (netto)
Fuse 230V/120V T5A/T6A
Potential incorrect use and fault conditions
Pro-Ject products 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. Some of these faults are as follows:
The platter doesn't turn although the unit is switched on:
The power cord is not connected to the unit.
The power cord is not plugged in to the AC wall outlet.
Broken fuse in the main switch.
Overheating protection is active.
Top clamp plate is not tightened properly.
How to adjust the height of VC-S’ record clamp
The VC-S is pre-adjusted to spec for normal standard 80 g records. The vacuum arm works best when it is
parallel to the record when operating and the adhesive strips is pressed gently on the surface of record. If the
vacuum suction arm is not in the correct distance from the record it may not be able to completely vacuum the
cleaning fluid. In this case it may be necessary to adjust the height of the clamp. Especially 180 g pressing need
a different set up of the distance. You will need a Phillips screwdriver (to unscrew the set screw of the clamp
base part) and a 2.5mm hexagon key (to loosen motor spindle):
1. Disassemble the clamp (2) by unscrewing the set screw (3) from the motor flange spindle (11)
2. Insert the 2.5mm hexagon key into the hole on the side of motor flange (11)
3. Loosen the hexagon screw, until the flange can be moved up or down
4. When the correct height position is found, fasten the hexagon screw and mount the clamp (2)
You do not need to fully disassemble the flange from the motor!

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Service
Should you encounter a problem which the above information does not able to alleviate or identify, please
contact your dealer for assistance.
Guarantee repairs will only be affected if the unit is returned correctly packaged. For this reason we recommend
keeping the original packaging.
Never return a record cleaning machine without making sure that is it safely disassembled and correctly
packaged in the original packaging.
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 will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Pro-Ject Audio Systems is a Registered Trademark of
H. Lichtenegger.
This guide was produced by: Pro-Ject Audio Systems
Copyright ©2016. All rights reserved.
The information was correct at the time of printing.
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.