Pro-Ject Xtension, 12" Evolution manual

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    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro-Ject X tension[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject X tension/ Pro-Ject tonearms · Re vision 7.12.09/7.1.10 2 + - Speed Change 45.0 77[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject X tension/ Pro-Ject tonearms · Re vision 7.12.09/7.1.10 3 PRO-JECT X tension Controls, features and connections 1 Low voltage cable and power supply socket 2 Stepped drive pulley 3 Drive belt * 3a Hook * 4 Platter * (comes in separate box) 5 ON/OFF switch, speed selector 6 Arm board 6a Spirit level 7 Adjustable feet[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject X tension/ Pro-Ject tonearms · Re vision 7.12.09/7.1.10 4 Pro-Ject Evolution tonearms 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 7a 8 9 Cartridge downforce adjustment Remove the transport lock (3) from th e tonearm. Store i t in the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation. Pushing carefully, turn the counterweight[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject X tension/ Pro-Ject tonearms · Re vision 7.12.09/7.1.10 5 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 exact[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject X tension/ Pro-Ject tonearms · Re vision 7.12.09/7.1.10 6 Connection to the amplifier Connect the to nearm c ables to the Phono input (sometim es la belled gram, dis c or RIAA) on your ampli fier. Mak e sure that the phono input offers correct matching and amplification for the type of cartridge used. Line inputs (s[...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject X tension/ Pro-Ject tonearms · Re vision 7.12.09/7.1.10 7 Maintenance and cleaning Your record player requires little or no regular mainte nance. Remove dust with the supplied antistatic cloth. It is recommended to fit the needle cover before clea ning or maintenance i s carried o ut to avoid d amage. If the player [...]

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    © Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject X tension/ Pro-Ject tonearms · Re vision 7.12.09/7.1.10 8 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 fault[...]