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© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject Signature 12 · Revision 2014.11.04 

 

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Controls, features and connections 

 

Platter 

Platter shaft 

Drive pulley 

Drive belt 

Idler pulley shaft 

Idler pulley 

Platter belt 

Transport screws 

Adjustable feet 

10 

Tonearm 

11 

Azimuth set screw 

12 

VTA locking screw 

13 

VTA set screw 

14 

Mounting distance adjusting screw 

15 

Locking screw for mounting distance adjusting 

16 

Power supply 

17 

Control panel 

18 

ON/OFF switch 

 

The device is transported in a partially disassembled to prevent damage sensitive parts. 
Check the packaging and the device immediately if they were not damaged during transport. 
Damaged devices not operate. 
Compare the data for electrical connection on the plate with the data network. 
These data must match in order to avoid damage of the turntable. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Signature 12

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro Ject Signature 12 ...

Page 2: ...w 13 VTA set screw 14 Mounting distance adjusting screw 15 Locking screw for mounting distance adjusting 16 Power supply 17 Control panel 18 ON OFF switch The device is transported in a partially disassembled to prevent damage sensitive parts Check the packaging and the device immediately if they were not damaged during transport Damaged devices not operate Compare the data for electrical connecti...

Page 3: ...te cotton gloves 8 Cloth 9 Additional counterweight Ø15mm length 30mm together with the basic counterweight balance cartridge with weight 8 15 gr 10 Additional counterweight Ø15mm length 45mm together with the basic counterweight balance cartridge with weight 15 23 gr 11 Spirit level Pro Ject Level IT 12 Tool for correct cartridge assembly 13 Record puck 14 Cartridge alignment tool Pro Ject Align ...

Page 4: ...ithout cartridge or 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 familiarize yourself with the parts listed above and correspondingly numbered in the technical drawings above Separately packed items are marked with an asterisk Set up Read thoroughly the...

Page 5: ...y consists of two parts One is powered by the motor units and one is floated on the magnetic cushion Both parts form a whole stored on a common shaft Before installing this kit remove the covers from the shaft and bearing Check for adequate lubrication If necessary lubricate with grease in the attached accessories 3 Drive belt assembly Drive belts 4 fitting in order front drive idler pulley 3 rear...

Page 6: ...ike the Pro Ject Alignment Tool are required to accomplish this job properly g 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 ...

Page 7: ...erweight is also tighten by the set screw Setting range of counterweight 1 Counterweight without additional counterweight This setting balance cartridge with weight 4 5 8 gr 2 Counterweight with additional counterweight with dimensions Ø15mm length 30mm This setting balance cartridge with weight 8 15 gr 3 Counterweight with additional counterweight with dimensions Ø15mm length 45mm This setting ba...

Page 8: ...it s place Insert output connector carefully into socket in housing Positioning pin must be directed to cartridge counterweight After insertion the connector into socket lock the connector with fixing nut l Tonearm output connection Attached signal cabel plug to tonearm 5 PIN connector which is located on the bottom side of the turntable Keep the right positioning m Anti skating assembly ...

Page 9: ...e anti skating sliding mechanism on the shaft Step 4 Positioning of the sliding mechanism Eye of the thread insert on the pin in the groove When the tonearm is over the first outer groove of the record the anti skating thread must be already tensioned when it s in the end it must be still on tension WARNING When the thread isn t tensioned at the beginning at the end already falling on the other si...

Page 10: ...ble for other manufacturer s tonearms 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 Setting the position of cartridge in the headshell For setting the correct position of cartridge in headshell groove...

Page 11: ...is supplied in the package electronic stylus balance Pro Ject Meaure IT II Please note It is advised to remove stylus tip from gauge or fit stylus protection whilst making adjustments to avoid damage to stylus Product information Case made of aluminium 4 digit LCD Display with backlight Capacity 0 5g Variance 0 002g Auto calibration function Auto off after 60 seconds Batteries supplied teo AAA cel...

Page 12: ...roove wall modulations correctly A small azimuth adjusting screw on the headshell allows incorrect azimuth to be corrected Correct position can be checked from the front view preferably with needle placed on a mirror which is placed on platter Examples of incorrect azimuth setup Too much left angle Too much right angle The correct position is 100 perpendicular to the record ...

Page 13: ...arm easily and allow you to use all available cartridge types Additional this feature allows you to use different alignment tools There are existing different versions of alignment tools for setting and optimization of null points You can get with different settings small sound variations 4 Anti skating force adjustment With the anti skating slider adjust the position of the arm weight at 45 degre...

Page 14: ... compliance with the mains rating in your house Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the socket on the rear of the turntable before connecting the power supply to the mains Connect the signal cable to your phono preamplifier Red right channel White left channel 7 The turntable control Turn on the switch located in the bottom of plinth Turntable control is performed by the touch sc...

Page 15: ...ntable with Strobe it Strobe it shows circularly arranged dashes that are assigned to speed and frequency Please remember the ring that matches speed and frequency 33 1 3 rpm with 50 Hz and 45 rpm with 50 Hz are valid for Europe Put Strobe it on the turntable platter and start the turntable The tonearm remains in its initial position Align a mains powered light source directly to the turntable wit...

Page 16: ...nature 12 Revision 2014 11 04 16 By touching the screen on the T go to time and date setting window Touch the mark with altered number and correct value by or The set values can be saved by touching the S To return to control touch the C ...

Page 17: ...erstretched 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 affected if the unit i...

Page 18: ...g 13 2mm Offset angle 18 Inner nullpoint r 62 5mm r 125 85mm Vertical tracing force range 0 30mN 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 attracts more dust Antistatic cleaning fluids are available at specialist stores but must ...

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