User Manual

Fitting and connecting the cartridge

** All cartridges with half inch mounting holes can be fitted. Leaving the needle's protection cover on, fit the

cartridge to the headshell using the screws supplied with the cartridge by passing one screw through each

slot in the headshell (20). Do not tighten the nuts yet.

Connect the tonearm wires to the cartridge pins as follows:

white left channel positive (L+)

red right channel pos. (R+)

green right channel return (R -)

blue left channel return (L -)

The full sound quality of the record player can only be achieved if the cartridge is correctly adjusted. Particular

tools like the Pro-Ject alignment tool are required to accomplish this job properly.

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 your dealer if you are in any way unsure of the

necessary steps and precautions to be taken.

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 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 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 the mains power supply as a precaution before maintenance!

Technical specifications Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit / Pro-Ject 8.6cc

Nominal speeds 33/45 r.p.m.. *** 78 r.p.m. optional

Speed variance ±0,8%

Wow and flutter ±0,1%

Signal to noise 68dB

Effective tonearm mass 6g

Effective tonearm length 8,6 " ( 218,5mm)

Overhang 18,5mm

Power consumption 4,5W, 0W in Stand-By

Voltage suitable for your country's mains supply

Dimensions (W x H x D) 415 x 118 x 320mm, dust cover open 415 x 365 x 405mm

Weight 4,9kg

Technical specifications MM-Cartridge Ortofon 2M Red

Frequency range 20-22.000Hz

Channel separation 22dB/1kHz

Output voltage 5,5mV

Recommended load impedance 47kohms/amplifier connection – MM-input

Compliance/stylus type 20μm/mN – elliptical

Recommended tracking force 18mN

Weight 7,2g