Pro-Ject Audio Systems Stylus Balance User manual

© Audio Trade GmbH · Measure it II · Revision 15.06.11/15.07.11
Thank you for purchasing a PRO-JECT AUDIO stylus balance.
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Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse.
Important notice.
Calibration
1 Make sure the surface is level.
2Turn on the meter with the ON/OFF button. The display will show 0.000 after a few seconds. Give your
stylus balance sufficient warm up time. Usually 30 seconds to give the internal components time to stabilise
before calibrating.
3Press and hold the MODE button until the display shows CAL and 5.000 (flashing).
4Gently place the 5g weight on the centre of the platform. After approximately 5 seconds the display will
read 5.000, PASS and 5.000.
Occasionally the display will show for example 5.002 or 5.004 instead of 5.000. This is no defect.
It will not affect the calibration.
5Remove the weight an press ON/OFF to turn off the meter.
Choosing the weighting mode
The meter has to be turned on. The display shows 0.000. Pressing the MODE switches between the different
weighting modes.
Weighting modes: gram (1g = 10mN), ounce (oz), pennyweight (dwt) and carat (ct).
Cartridge downforce adjustment - weighting mode gram
1 Make sure the surface you use the turntable on is level.
2Remove the stylus guard and the stylus balance protection cover. Gently place the meter on the platter.
Move the headshell over the weighting platform.
3Turn on the stylus balance with the ON/OFF button. The display will show 0.000 after a few seconds.
Give your meter sufficient warm up time. Usually 30 seconds to give the internal components time to
stabilise.
4Gently lower the tonearm until the stylus is on the black dot of the weighting platform. The display shows
the tracking force.
5Lift the tonearm and adjust the counter weight (tracking weight dial) and repeat the above procedure the
recommended tracking force is achieved.
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Never load the stylus balance with more than 5g, overloading can permanently damage it.
Other display readouts
No display, backlight getting weak - batteries are empty and need to be replaced.
o_LD - overload (more than 5g). Please remove the excessive load immediately.
LLLLL - The weighting load cell has been damaged by misuse (i.e. it was shocked, dropped or overloaded).
You can try to recalibrate the meter. If the load cell has not been damaged to much, it will work again after
recalibration.
UNSt - Use the meter on a more stable, vibration free surface.
Backlight
The LIGHT key switches the backlight off an on.

© Audio Trade GmbH · Measure it II · Revision 15.06.11/15.07.11
Changing batteries
Proceed as follows:
 Take off both battery case covers
 Replace both batteries together. Make sure the batteries are the right way round
 Refit the battery case covers
Battery type: 2 x AAA cells, 1,5V
If the stylus balance is not used over a long period of time the batteries should be removed.
Do not dispose the batteries as ordinary domestic refuse. Please dispose your exhausted batteries
at the appropriate collection sites - usually located at supermarkets and drugstores.
Technical specifications Measure it II
Capacity 0 - 5g
Variance ±0,002g
Weighting modes gram (1g = 10mN), ounce (oz), pennyweight (dwt) and carat (ct)
Display 4 digit LCD with backlight
Calibration auto calibration using a 5g weight
Auto off 60 seconds off
Replacement battery 2 x AAA cells, 1,5V
Operating temperature +10 - +30C (50 - 86 degrees Fahrenheit)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 122 x 27 x 55mm
Weight 170g
What is in the box
 stylus balance
 calibration weight
 screwdriver
 2 AAA batteries
 protection case for the meter
 user guide
Warranty
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions
for use. 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 is a Registered Trademark of H. Lichtenegger.
This guide was produced by: Audio Trade GmbH
Copyright © 2010. All rights reserved.
The information was correct at the time of going to
press. 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.