Pro-Ject 1 Xpression III manual

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    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro-Ject 1 X pression III[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 1 X pression II I / Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 1.6.08/1.7. 08 2 1 1[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 1 X pression II I / Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 1.6.08/1.7. 08 3 PRO-JECT 1 X pression III Controls, features and connections 1 Motor transportation screw (marked red) 2 Stepped drive pulley 3 Drive belt * 3a Hook * 4 Hub 5 Platter * 6 Tonearm counterweight * 6a Downforce scale 7 Tonearm lift lever 8/18 Tonearm rest a[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 1 X pression II I / Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 1.6.08/1.7. 08 4 Set-up Make sure the surface yo u wish to u se the turntable on is level (use a spirit leve l) before placing t he turntable on it. Fit the drive belt (3) around the hub (4) and the smaller diameter part of the motor pulley (2). Avoid getting sw e at o r[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 1 X pression II I / Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 1.6.08/1.7. 08 5 Anti-skating force adjustment The anti-skating force must be adjusted according to the mass of the cartridge as follows: Downforce Groove in the stub (15) 10 - 14mN 1 st from bearing rings 15 - 19mN 2 nd " " " 20mN and bigger 3 rd " &[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 1 X pression II I / Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 1.6.08/1.7. 08 6 Maintenance and cleaning Your record player requires little or no regular maintena nce. Remove dust with a slightly moistened antistatic cloth. Never use a dry cloth because this will create st atic electricity which attract more dust! Antistatic cleanin[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 1 X pression II I / Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 1.6.08/1.7. 08 7 Potential incorrect use and fault conditions PRO-JECT turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict quality controls before leaving the factory. Faults that may possibly occur are no t necessa rily due to material or production [...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 1 X pression II I / Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 1.6.08/1.7. 08 8 T omearm transport look 2 motor transport screws (marked red) Lid Platter Accessories T onearm counterweight P ower supply[...]