Pro-Ject Debut III manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Pro-Ject Debut III, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Pro-Ject Debut III one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Pro-Ject Debut III. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Pro-Ject Debut III should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Pro-Ject Debut III
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Pro-Ject Debut III item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Pro-Ject Debut III item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Pro-Ject Debut III alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Pro-Ject Debut III, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Pro-Ject service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Pro-Ject Debut III.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Pro-Ject Debut III item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro-Ject Debut III[...]

  • Page 2

    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject D ebut III / Ortofon OM 5E · Revision 1.3.08/ 1.5.08 2 10 11 12 2 3 4 5 14 11 11 20 22 9a 3a 17 13 1 1 21 25 0 30 5 21 8 6 16 6a 18 9 17 15 7 23[...]

  • Page 3

    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject D ebut III / Ortofon OM 5E · Revision 1.3.08/ 1.5.08 3 PRO-JECT DEBUT III Controls, features and connections 1 Motor transportation screw (marked red) 2 Stepped drive pulley 3 Drive belt * 3a Hook * 4 Hub 5 Platter with felt mat * 6 Tonearm counterweight * 6a Downforce scale 7 Tonearm lift lever 8/18 Tonearm rest an[...]

  • Page 4

    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject D ebut III / Ortofon OM 5E · Revision 1.3.08/ 1.5.08 4 Cartridge downforce adjustment The counterweight (6) supplied is suitable for ca rtridges weighing between 3,5 - 5,5g. Alternative cou nt er wei gh ts for cartridges weighing between 6 - 9g or 1,5 - 3g are available as accessory parts. Adjust the dow nf orc e p [...]

  • Page 5

    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject D ebut III / Ortofon OM 5E · Revision 1.3.08/ 1.5.08 5 Switching on and off Pressing the power switch (20) alte rnately starts or stops the motor. Changing replay speed To play records at 45 r.p.m. first remo ve the platter (5). Using the accessory tool provided (3a), hoo k the belt (3) over the larger diameter part[...]

  • Page 6

    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject D ebut III / Ortofon OM 5E · Revision 1.3.08/ 1.5.08 6 Technical specifications PRO-JECT DEBUT I I I Nominal speeds 33,33/45,11 r.p.m.. *** 78 r.p.m. optional Speed variance ±0,8 % Wow and flutter ±0,12 % Signal to noise -65dB Downforce range 10-30mN Effective tonearm length 8,6 " ( 218,5mm) Overhang 18,5mm P[...]

  • Page 7

    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject D ebut III / Ortofon OM 5E · Revision 1.3.08/ 1.5.08 7 Warranty The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for dam age caused by not adhering to these instructions for use and/or by transportation without the origin al packaging. Modification or change to any part of the product by unauthorized persons release the m[...]