© Pro-Ject Audio · Pro-Ject 2 Xperience · Revision 15.4.2004/7.2004
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Adjusting the azimut
The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to trace the
groove wall modulations correctly.
A small screw at the bearing end of the arm allows incorrect azimuth to be
corrected if your needle is not mounted exactly perpendicular to the cartridge
body (which is often the case).
Slacken off the screw just enough to be able to revolve the arm tube without
applying force. Please note: do not remove the screw completely!
Screw
With the aid of a good magnifying glass adjust the needle until it is vertical in the groove (i.e. perpendicular
to the record's surface). Ideally this should correspond to the top surface of the cartridge body being parallel
to the record surface, but in practice this is often not the case.
When you are satisfied that the needle is vertical retighten the screw carefully.
Under no circumstances should the arm tube be adjusted with the needle still in the record groove!
Irreparable damage may be caused to the cantilever suspension! The arm must be lifted to make
each adjustment and lowered afterwards to check it.
Anti-skating force adjustment
The anti-skating force must be adjusted according to the mass of the cartridge
as follows:
Downforce
Groove in the stub (15)
10 - 15mN
1
st
from bearing rings
15 - 20mN
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). By applying gentle pressure to the wire support bend it until it is positioned exactly like it is
shown on page 2 (17/9a).
Changing replay speed
To play records at 45 r.p.m. first remove the platter (5). Using the accessory tool provided (3a), hook the belt
(3) over the larger diameter part of the motor pulley (2). Refit the platter. To revert to 33,33 r.p.m. repeat the
proceedings using the smaller step on the pulley.
When the Pro-Ject Speed Box ore the Speed Box SE are used speed change between 33 and 45 r.p.m.
is electronic. There is no need to move the belt manually. For further information see the last page.
In addition, 78 r.p.m. is available after fitting a special pulley, which may be purchased as an
optional extra.
Connection to the amplifier
The PRO-JECT 2 Xperience 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 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 such as the PRO-JECT PHONO BOX SE or the PRO-JECT TUBE BOX
which is then connected between the record player and a free line level input of the amplifier. For further
information see the last page.
