Pro-Ject Audio Systems Pro-Ject 2Xperience Classic - Manual (Page 4)

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Set-up
The deck is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packaged for safe transport. Carefully remove all
parts from the transport packaging.
Screw the three feet (23) onto the threaded bolts located on the underside of the plinth. Make sure the
surface you wish to use the turntable on is level (use a spirit level) before placing the turntable on it.
Remove the two red transport screws (1) which secure the motor (22) during transportation. Carefully place
the platter bearing housing over the bearing axle. Level the plinth using a spirit level and the adjustable feet (23).
Fit the drive belt (3) around the platter (5) and the smaller diameter part of the motor pulley (2). Avoid
getting sweat or grease on the belt as these will deteriorate the performance and reduce the belt's lifespan. Use
absorbent kitchen paper to remove any oil or grease from the outer edge of the platter and the belt.
Remove the transport lock (18) from the tonearm. Store it together with the two motor transport locks (1) in
the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation.
Please note: We recommend to use the record player without a mat on the platter.
Cartridge downforce adjustment
The counterweight (6) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 6 - 10g (counterweight no. 16.
Alternative counter-weights for cartridges weighing between 10 - 14g (no. 03), 7 - 11g (no. 02), 3 - 6g
(counterweight no. 07) or 5 - 8g (counterweight no. 09) are available as accessory parts.
Pushing carefully, turn the counterweight (6) onto the rear end of the tonearm tube (9), so that the downforce
scale (6a) shows towards the front of the player. Lower the armlift and position the cartridge in the space
between arm rest and platter. Carefully rotate the counterweight (6) until the armtube balances out. The arm
should return to the balanced position if it is moved up or down. This adjustment must be done carefully. Do
not forget to remove the cartridge protection cap if fitted.
Once the arm is correctly balanced return it to the rest. Hold the counterweight (6) without moving it, and gently
revolve the downforce scale ring (6a) until the zero is in line with the anti-skating stub (15). Check whether the
arm still balances out.
Rotate the counterweight counter clockwise (seen from the front) to adjust the downforce according to the cartridge
manufacturer's recommendations. One mark on the scale represents 1 mN (= 0,1g / 0,1 Pond) of downforce.
Please note: Adjust the downforce prior to installing the anti-skating weight.
The recommended downforce for the factory fitted cartridge is 18mN.
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 " " "
Hang the loop of the thread of the anti-skating weight in the groove of the anti-skating stub (15) corresponding
to the downforce applied to your cartridge and feed the thread through the loop of the wire support (17).
Connection to the amplifier
The record player has gold plated female RCA phono sockets (14) so you can substitute the interconnect cables
supplied with higher quality cables such as the Pro-Ject Connect it interconnect cables for connection to the
amplifier if you wish. Use the Phono input (sometimes labelled gram, disc or RIAA) on your amplifier. Make
sure that the phono input offers correct matching and amplification for the type of cartridge used. Line inputs
(such as CD, Tuner, Tape or Video) are not suitable.
Take care to connect the left and right channels correctly. The right channel is usually marked red, the left
channel black or white. Check the manual supplied with your amplifier for relevant information. An earthing
wire may be connected to the screw terminal between the sockets if you encounter hum problems when using
the record player.
If your amplifier does not have an input suitable for phono cartridges you will require a separate phono
amplifier stage for MM or MC cartridges which is then connected between the record player and a free line
level input of the amplifier.
For detailed product information regarding Pro-Ject Audio interconnect cables and phono amplifiers please
refer to the Pro-Ject web site
www.project-audio.com .
The recommended load impedance for the factory fitted cartridge is: 47kohms/MM-input