Pro-Ject Audio Systems Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit (DC) User Manual
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Fitting and connecting the cartridge
** All cartridges with half inch mounting holes can be fitted. Leaving the needle's protection cover on, fit the
cartridge to the headshell using the screws supplied with the cartridge by passing one screw through each
slot in the headshell (20). Do not tighten the nuts yet.
Connect the tonearm wires to the cartridge pins as follows:
white
left channel positive (L+)
red
right channel pos. (R+)
green
right channel return (R -)
blue
left channel return (L -)
The full sound quality of the record player can only be achieved if the cartridge is correctly adjusted. Particular
tools like the Pro-Ject alignment tool are required to accomplish this job properly.
If you are not well acquainted with the adjustment of cartridges you are advised to call upon the willing help of
your Pro-Ject dealer to accomplish this task for you.
Please note: Adjusting a cartridge and tonearm calls for the greatest care in order to avoid damaging
the cartridge or tonearm bearings. Leave this work to your dealer if you are in any way unsure of the
necessary steps and precautions to be taken.
Maintenance and cleaning
Your record player requires little or no regular maintenance. Remove dust with a slightly moistened antistatic
cloth. Never use a dry cloth because this will create static electricity which attract more dust! Antistatic
cleaning fluids are available at specialist stores but must be applied sparingly to avoid damage to rubber
parts. It is recommended to fit the needle cover before cleaning or maintenance is carried out to avoid damage.
If the player is not used over a long period of time the drive belt can be removed to prevent unequal stretching.
!
Always disconnect the record player from the mains power supply as a precaution before maintenance!
Technical specifications Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit / Pro-Ject 8.6cc
Nominal speeds
33/45 r.p.m.. *** 78 r.p.m. optional
Speed variance
±0,8%
Wow and flutter
±0,1%
Signal to noise
68dB
Effective tonearm mass
6g
Effective tonearm length
8,6 " ( 218,5mm)
Overhang 18,5mm
Power consumption
4,5W, 0W in Stand-By
Voltage
suitable for your country's mains supply
Dimensions (W x H x D)
415 x 118 x 320mm, dust cover open 415 x 365 x 405mm
Weight 4,9kg
Technical specifications MM-Cartridge Ortofon 2M Red
Frequency range
20-22.000Hz
Channel separation
22dB/1kHz
Output voltage
5,5mV
Recommended load impedance
47kohms/amplifier connection – MM-input
Compliance/stylus type
20μm/mN – elliptical
Recommended tracking force
18mN
Weight 7,2g