© Pro-‐Ject Audio Systems ·∙ Pro-‐Ject Debut Carbon RecordMaster HiRes ·∙ Revision 2017.03.30
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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
!
Make sure that the plug and the switch are easily accessible at all times.
Hold the plug when
unplugging the power cord. Never handle the power cord while your hands are wet or damp.
Avoid letting liquids enter the device. Never place any item containing liquid, such as a flower vase on
or near the device. Never spill any liquid on the device. 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.
Set-up
The deck is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packaged for safe transport. Carefully remove all parts
from the transport packaging.
Make sure the surface you wish to use the turntable on is level (use a spirit level) before placing the turntable on it.
Remove the transport lock (18) from the tonearm. Store it in the original packaging so it is available for any
future transportation.
Fit the drive belt (3) around the sub-‐platter (4) and the smaller diameter part of the motor pulley (2). Avoid
getting sweat or grease on the belt as these will deteriorate the performance and reduce the belt's lifespan.
Use absorbent kitchen paper to remove any oil or grease from the outer edge of the hub and the belt. Fit the
platter (5) and felt mat over the spindle of the sub-‐platter (4).
Cartridge downforce adjustment
The counterweights (6) supplied are suitable for cartridges weighing between 4,5 -‐ 6g (
Ortofon OM 10
-‐ weight
no.
80
) and 6,5 -‐ 8,5g (
Ortofon 2M Red
-‐ weight no.
8
).
Pushing carefully, turn the counterweight (6) onto the rear end of the tonearm tube (9), so that the downforce
scale (6a) shows towards the front of the player. Lower the armlift and position the cartridge in the space
between arm rest and platter. Carefully rotate the counterweight (6) until the armtube balances out. The arm