Pro-Ject 1Xpression 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 III / Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 2012.7.1 2 1 1[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 1 X pression III / Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 2012.7.1 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 and remo[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 1 X pression III / Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 2012.7.1 4 Set-up The deck is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packaged for safe transport. Carefully remove all parts from the transport packaging. Make sure the surface you wish to use the turntable on is leve l (use a spirit level) before placing the turnt[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 1 X pression III / Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 2012.7.1 5 Anti-skating force adjustment The anti-skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce as follows: Downforce Groove in the stub (15) 10 - 14mN 1 st from bearing rings 15 - 19mN 2 nd " " " 20mN and bigger 3 rd " " " Ha[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 1 X pression III / Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 2012.7.1 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 cleaning fluid[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 1 X pression III / Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 2012.7.1 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 necessarily due to material or production faults b[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject 1 X pression III / Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 2012.7.1 8 T omearm transport look 2 motor transport screws (marked red) Lid Platter Accessories T onearm counterweight P ower supply[...]