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© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject 1 

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pression Carbon Classic / Ortofon 2M SILVER  · Revision 2014.01.03 

 

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Pro-Ject 1 

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pression Carbon Classic 

Controls, features and connections

 

1  

Motor brackets with ORTOFON

®

 pads  

2  

Stepped drive pulley 

3  

Drive belt * 

 

 

3a     Hook * 

4  

Hub 

5  

Platter * 

6  

Tonearm counterweight * 

 

6a     Downforce scale 

7  

Tonearm lift lever 

8/18  

Tonearm rest and removable transport lock 

9  

Tonearm tube   

 

9a     Tonearm base 

10  

Lid * 

11  

Lid hinges 

12  

Hinge fasteners 

13  

Power supply socket 

14  

Phono output sockets and earth connection 

15  

Anti-skating weight adjustment scale 

16  

Anti-skating weight * 

17  

Anti-skating weight support hoop 

20  

Power switch 

21  

Headshell with finger lift and optional fitted cartridge Ortofon 2M Red 

22  

Motor 

23  

Adjustable tip-toe feet with anti-scratch cups * 

Connection cable (not shown) * 

Power supply (not shown) * 

Universal adapter (not shown) * 

 
 
Dear music lover, 

thank you for purchasing a PRO-JECT AUDIO record player. 

In  order  to  achieve  maximum  performance  and  reliability  with  this  record  player  you  should  study  these 
instructions for use carefully. 

!

 

Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse.  

 

Important notice. 

The record player is supplied with a factory fitted and adjusted cartridge as an option. 
** The following

 

instructions for adjusting the  cartridge are provided in  case  the  cartridge is replaced 

by a different model at a later date. 

During  assembly  and  adjustment  of  the  deck  small  parts  could  be  lost  if  not  carefully  placed  in  a 
suitable receptacle. Before  starting assembly make yourself acquainted with the parts listed above and 
correspondingly numbered in the technical drawings above. Separately packed items are marked with 
an asterisk *. 

Summary of Contents for 1 Xpression Carbon Classic

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro Ject 1 Xpression Carbon Classic ...

Page 2: ... Pro Ject Audio Systems Pro Ject 1 Xpression Carbon Classic Ortofon 2M SILVER Revision 2014 01 03 2 ...

Page 3: ...p toe feet with anti scratch cups Connection cable not shown Power supply not shown Universal adapter not shown Dear music lover thank you for purchasing a PRO JECT AUDIO record player In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability with this record player you should study these instructions for use carefully Warning of a hazard for the user the unit or possible misuse Important notice The...

Page 4: ... 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 prong 15 Check whether the arm still balances out Rota...

Page 5: ...e 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 The earthing wire of the tonearm lead...

Page 6: ...artridge 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 21 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...

Page 7: ...g Effective tonearm length 8 6 218 5mm Overhang 18 5mm Power consumption 4W 0W standby mode Outboard power supply 15V 0 0 8mA DC set at 0 5mA universal power supply Dimensions W x H x D 415 x 130 x 335mm dust cover open 415 x 400 x 400mm Weight 5 5kg Technical specifications MM Cartridge Ortofon 2M SILVER Frequency range 20 22 000Hz Channel separation 23dB 1kHz Output voltage 4mV Recommended load ...

Page 8: ...overstretched or dirty platter bearing without oil dirty or damaged Service Should you encounter a problem which you are not able to alleviate or identify despite the above information please contact your dealer for further advice Only when the problem cannot be resolved there should the unit be sent to the responsible distributor in your country Guarantee repairs will only be effected if the unit...

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