Pro-Ject RPM 1 manual

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    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro-Ject RPM 1 Genie[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject RPM 1 / Ortofon OM 3E · Re vision 1.3.08/1 .5.08 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 16 7 8 9 10 11 Controls, features and connections 1/11 Motor unit with stepped drive pulley and power switch 2 Drive belt * 3 Platter 4 Tonearm counterweight * 5 Tonearm lift lever 6/16 Tonearm rest and removable transport lock 7 Tonearm tube 8 Power sup[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject RPM 1 / Ortofon OM 3E · Revision 1.3.08/1 .5.08 3 PRO-JECT RPM 1 Genie Dear music lover, thank you for purchasing a PRO-JECT AUDIO record player. In order to achieve maximum performance a nd reliability with this record player you should study these instructi ons for use carefully. ! Warning of a hazard for the u se[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject RPM 1 / Ortofon OM 3E · Re vision 1.3.08/1 .5.08 4 Adjusting the azimuth ** The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to trace the groove wall modulations correctly. A small screw at the bearing end of the arm allows incorrect azimuth to be corrected if your needle is not mounte d exactly p[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject RPM 1 / Ortofon OM 3E · Revision 1.3.08/1 .5.08 5 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 fluids are [...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject RPM 1 / Ortofon OM 3E · Re vision 1.3.08/1 .5.08 6 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 faults but c[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject RPM 1 / Ortofon OM 3E · Revision 1.3.08/1 .5.08 7 P ower supply Interconnect cables Platter Chassis Motor[...]