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© Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB / Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 2013.11.15

 

 

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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB 

Controls, features and connections

 

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Motor brackets with Sorbothane

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 pads 

2  

Stepped drive pulley 

3  

Drive belt (flat and round)* 

4  

Hub 

5  

Platter * 

6  

Tonearm counterweight *  

6a     Downforce scale 

7  

Tonearm lift lever 

8/18   Tonearm rest and removable transport lock 
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Tonearm tube   

 

9a     Tonearm base 

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Lid * 

11  

Lid hinges 

12  

Hinge fasteners 

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Power supply socket 

14  

Phono output sockets and earth connection 

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Anti-skating stub with anti-skating weight adjustment scale 

16  

Anti-skating weight * 

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Anti-skating weight support hoop 

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ON/OFF switch, speed selector 

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Headshell with finger lift and fitted Ortofon 2M Red cartridge 

21 Motor 
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Single adapter * 

 

Connection cable (not shown) * 

 

Power supply (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. 

** Your turntable has been delivered with a factory fitted and adjusted cartridge, please ignore the 
cartridge set up instructions unless changing the cartridge 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 *. 

Safety instructions 

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AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Before connecting to the mains, make sure that the 
voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the power supply. 
The power supply is used to disconnect the unit from the mains. Make sure that the power supply is easily 

accessible at all times.

 

Never handle the device, the power supply while your hands are wet or damp. 

Avoid letting liquids enter the device or the power supply. Never place any item containing liquid, 
such as a flower vase on or near the device. Never spill any liquid on the device or the power supply. 

Never place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on or near the device. The product shall not 
be used in damp or wet locations, next to a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or any other similar conditions. 
Keep plastic bags away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation. 

Summary of Contents for Debut Carbon Esprit SB

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB ...

Page 2: ... Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB Ortofon 2M Red Revision 2013 11 15 2 10 11 12 2 3 4 5 11 11 21 0 30 5 20 8 6 16 6a 18 9 17 15 7 9a 17 22 14 9a 1 1 19 13 STBY 45 33 ...

Page 3: ...with a factory fitted and adjusted cartridge please ignore the cartridge set up instructions unless changing the cartridge 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 Sepa...

Page 4: ...s 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 Ortofon 2M Red cartridge is 17 5mN Anti skating force adjustment The anti...

Page 5: ...ull speed is attained the LED 45 stops flashing A long more than three seconds press on the ON OFF switch stops the motor Useful tips The record player should be positioned on a low resonance surface such as wood or multiple layer ply board to avoid structural vibrations disturbing replay Adjusting the azimuth The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to trace the groove ...

Page 6: ...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 ...

Page 7: ...tched 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 is retu...

Page 8: ... Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB Ortofon 2M Red Revision 2013 11 15 8 Tomearm transport look Lid Platter Accessories Tonearm counterweight Power supply ...

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