Pro-Ject Audio Systems SIGNATURE 10 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Pro-Ject SIGNATURE 10

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Dear Music Lover,
thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio System’s record player.
In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability with this record player you should study these instructions
for use carefully.
Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse.
Important notice.
During assembly and adjustment of the deck small parts could be lost if not carefully placed in a suitable
receptacle. Before starting assembly make yourself acquainted with the parts listed on page 5 and
correspondingly numbered in the technical drawings on next pages. Separately packed items are marked with an
asterisk *.
Your turntable was shipped partially disassembled in order to avoid damage to sensitive parts. Please
check immediately to make sure that neither the packaging nor the device was damaged in transit.
If damaged, please do not operate and contact your dealer.
Disposal of packaging material:
Pro-Ject packaging is carefully designed to protect your component from damage in transit and you are
strongly urged to keep the original packaging in order to safely ship or otherwise transport your turntable in
the future.
However, the packaging materials were chosen to be environmentally friendly, so if you must discard the
packaging, please recycle.
Disposal of old equipment:
If you’re disposing of old electronic equipment, please use a local waste facility designated for that purpose.
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. Never handle the power
cord while your hands are wet or damp.
Av
oid letting liquids enter the device. Never place any item containing liquid, such as a flower vase on
or near the device. Never spill any liquid on the device. Never place any naked flame sources,
such as
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.

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Contents
Product illustrations 4
Control, features, connections 5
Turntable accessories 5
Set-up
1. Platter installation 6
2. Drive belt installation 7
3. Tonearm assembly 8
a) Assembly of the main tonearm part on the uni-pivot tip 8
b) Tonearm output connector 8
c) Headshell installation 9
d) Counterweight installation 9
Operating and calibration
1. Cartridge setting 10-11
2. Vertical tracking force adjustment (VTF) 12
3. Setting range of the counterweight 13
4. Vertical tracking angle adjustment (VTA) 14
5. Anti-skating assembly and adjustment 15-16
6. Azimuth adjustment 17
7. Mounting distance adjustment 18
8. Leveling the turntable 19
9. Connecting the turntable, starting the motor, changing the speed 20
10. Technical specifications 21
11. Troubleshooting, warranty, service 22
12. Dimensions, exploded view of the packaging 23

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Pro-Ject SIGNATURE 10
Controls, features and connections
1 Power supply socket
2 Motor pulley
3 Drive belt*
4 Sandwich platter*
5 Signature Record Clamp*
6 ON/OFF switch, speed selector
7 Tonearm counterweight*
8 Anti-skating mechanism*
9 Tonearm connector
10 Tonearm lift lever
11 Tonearm rest position
12 Tonearm tube*
13 Detachable Signature headshell*
14 Transport screws 3x
15 Magnetic adjustable feet
Turntable accessories
1 2 pieces of anti-skating thread
2 Single adapter
3 Allen key 1,5mm
4 Allen key 2mm
5 Allen key 5mm
6 Signal cable Connect IT 5P-CC (123cm, already connected to the tonearm)
7 White cotton gloves
8 Cloth
9 Additional counterweight Ø15mm, length 30mm
(Together with basic counterweight it balances cartridge with weights from 7,5 to 20 grams)
10 Spirit level
11 Tool for correct cartridge assembly
12 Signature record puck
13 Cartridge alignment protractor
14 Universal power supply
15 Instructions for use

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Set-up
1. Platter installation
Unscrew the three transport screws (14) from the aluminium sub-chassis before installing the sandwich platter
(4). Remove the protective covers from the bearing shaft and from the platter housing.
These covers shield against dust and dirt and keep the bearing shaft and housing sufficiently lubricated. If
necessary, lubricate the shaft with grease from the enclosed accessories. Maximum amount is 0,5 ml. Use the
scale on the supplied syringe to measure the desired quantity and distribute the lubricant evenly.
The platter is floating on magnets. Take care not to damage the magnet when putting
the platter on the shaft.

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2. Drive belt installation
Fit the drive belt (3) around the platter (4) and 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 platter and the belt.
Do not stretch the belt too much.
Please note: We recommend to use the record player without a mat on the platter.

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3. Tonearm assembly
a) Assembly of the main tonearm part on the uni-pivot tip
Carefully remove the main tonearm part from the packaging and put this part onto the tonearm uni-pivot tip.
b) Tonearm output connector
Insert the connector (9) carefully into the socket on the top of the tonearm. Positioning pin must be directed to
the counterweight. When the connector is inserted, secure it by screwing the locknut clockwise.

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c) Headshell installation
Insert the headshell (13) into the front of the tonearm tube. Connector pin must be oriented into the groove in
the tonearm tube. Secure the headshell by screwing the locknut clockwise.
d) Counterweight installation
Put the counterweight (7) on the support rod. Tighten the locking screw gradually and put the shaft entry into
thread groove. Tighten the locking screw. A correction of counterweight’s weight is possible by the additional
counterweight which is tightened by the set screw.

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Operating and calibration
1. Cartridge setting
Install the cartridge into the aluminium headshell, using the appropriate hardware included with your
cartridge.
Connect the cartridge as indicated below:
•White left channel L+
•Red right channel R+
•Green right channel R-
•Blue left channel L-
For correct cartridge alignment, use the two-point cartridge alignment protractor provided with SIGNATURE 10
accessories. If unfamiliar with two-point setup, please refer to your dealer.
Tonearm details:
•Effective length = 254mm (10”)
(Distance between cartridge needle and the vertical rotation axis of the tonearm)
•Mounting distance = 238mm
(Distance between spindle and the vertical rotation axis of the tonearm)
•Outer null point: r = 63,4mm