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© Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject Essential/Phono USB / Pro 8.6UP / Ortofon OM 5E · Revision 2013.3.15 

 

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Anti-skating force adjustment 

Hang the loop of the thread of the anti-skating weight in the groove of the anti-skating stub (8) corresponding 
to the downforce applied to your cartridge and feed the thread through the loop of the wire support (9). 
The anti-skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce as follows:

 

Downforce 

 

Groove in the stub (8) 

10 - 14mN 

 

1

st

  from bearing rings 

15 - 19mN 

 

2

nd

    "         "         " 

20mN and bigger

 

3

rd

     "         "         "

 

8

 

Fitting the lid 

Fit the lid (dust cover 10) carefully over the hinge prongs and adjust the screws (12) until the lid stays open where 
you want it to without being too stiff to open or close.

 

Connection to the amplifier 

The record player has gold plated female RCA phono sockets (14) so you can substitute the interconnect cables 
supplied with those of your choice for connection to the amplifier if you wish. Your dealer can advise you on 
alternative cables. Use a line input (such as AUX, CD, Tuner, Tape or Video) on your amplifier. 

!

 

Due to the built in phono pre-amplifier, a phono input (sometimes labelled gram, disc or RIAA) is 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 should be connected to the earth terminal on your amplifier (if provided). 
The 3,5 mm connector (supplied) can be used to connect your Pro-Ject record player to any line level/auxiliary 

input (Computer, Midi System, Mixer etc.). 
Connect the socket end to the phono plugs at the end of the audio trailing lead from your turntable and 
insert the 3,5 mm plug into the relevant socket on your audio component. 

Connecting to a Computer 

Connect the USB-output of the unit to a free USB-socket on your computer and turn it on/make sure it is 

powered on.  
The “new hardware found assistant“ will automatically detect the unit and announces it as a Microphone USB 
audio codec. There is no need to install a driver manually. 
After installation, one setting has to be done. For example - Windows 7

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 operating system: 

 Control Panel 

 Sound 

 Recording 

 Microphone USB Audio CODEC 

 Properties 

  

Advanced: set to 2 channel, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality) 

 

Please note: Connection should be made to an USB-socket of your computer directly. Connecting to 
USB-hubs or switches can cause problems.

 

Recording Programme 

In case you do not have a recording programme installed on your computer, you may download one free from 
the Internet. Recording programmes may be found by searching Google or Yahoo. 

 

In the menu of the recording programme, source or input may have to be set to

 Microphone USB audio codec.

 

Please be aware that downloads from the Internet are made entirely at your own risk. Under no 
circumstances can we carry responsibility or provide support for third-party software products sourced 

from the internet or for any damage or problems arising from the use thereof. All downloads should 
be checked with an up-to-date anti-virus programme. License fees may be applicable. 

Mains power connection 

The turntable is supplied with a power supply suitable for your country's mains supply. Check the label before 
connecting to ensure compliance with the mains rating in your house.  
Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the socket (8) on the rear of the record player before

 

connecting the power supply to the mains.

 

Summary of Contents for Essential / Phono USB

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro Ject Essential Phono USB...

Page 2: ...arm rest and removable transport locks 7 77 Tonearm tube with tonearm bearing housing and red coloured transport lock 8 Anti skating weight adjustment scale 9 Anti skating weight support hoop 10 Anti...

Page 3: ...both transport locks 66 from the tonearm tube To remove the transport lock for the arm bearing lift up the tonearm by the tonearm bearing housing 77 and pull out the red coloured transport lock 7 towa...

Page 4: ...the phono plugs at the end of the audio trailing lead from your turntable and insert the 3 5 mm plug into the relevant socket on your audio component Connecting to a Computer Connect the USB output of...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...D 415 x 112 x 335mm Weight 3 9kg Technical specifications MM Cartridge Ortofon OM 5E Frequency range 20 25 000Hz Channel separation 22dB 1kHz Output voltage 4mV Recommended load impedance 47kohms ampl...

Page 7: ...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 proble...

Page 8: ...Audio Trade GmbH Pro Ject Essential Phono USB Pro 8 6UP Ortofon OM 5E Revision 2013 3 15 8 Accessories Lid Tonearm counterweight Power supply Two tonearme transport locks Red coloured transport lock...

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