INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro-Ject Debut III Esprit
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PRO-JECT DEBUT III ESPRIT Controls, features and connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8/18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 Motor transportation screw (marked red) Stepped drive pulley Drive belt * 3a Hook * Hub Platter with felt mat * Tonearm counterweight * 6a Downforce scale Tonearm lift lever Tonearm rest and removable transport lock Tonearm tube 9a Tonearm base Lid * Lid hinges Hinge fasteners Power supply socket Signal output cable Anti-skating weight adjustment scale Anti-skating weight * Anti-skating wei
Cartridge downforce adjustment The counterweight (6) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 3,5 - 5,5g (counterweight no. 0). Alternative counterweights for cartridges weighing between 6 - 9g (counterweight no. 1) or 1,5 - 3g (counterweight no. 8) are available as accessory parts. Adjust the downforce prior to installing the anti-skating weight.
Switching on and off Pressing the power switch (20) alternately starts or stops the motor. 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.
Technical specifications Pro-Ject Debut III Esprit / Pro-Ject 8.6 Nominal speeds Speed variance Wow and flutter Signal to noise Downforce range Effective tonearm length Overhang Power consumption Outboard power supply Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight 33,33/45,11 r.p.m.. *** 78 r.p.m.
Warranty The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions for use and/or by transportation without the original packaging. Modification or change to any part of the product by unauthorized persons release the manufacturer from any liability over and above the lawful rights of the customer. PRO-JECT is a Registered Trademark of H. Lichtenegger. The information was correct at the time of going to press.
