INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution
© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution · Revision 2014.01.
Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution Controls, features and connections 1 Power supply socket 2 Stepped drive pulley 3 Drive belt * 4 Platter * 5 ON/OFF switch, speed selector 6 Tonearm counterweight * 7 Tonearm lift lever 8/18 Tonearm rest and removable transport lock 9 Tonearm tube 14 5-pole DIN output socket 15 Anti-skating weight adjustment scale 16 Anti-skating weight * 17 Anti-skating weight wire support 21 Headshell with finger lift 22 Height and force adjustable, magnet support
Dear music lover, 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. During assembly and adjustment of the deck small parts could be lost if not carefully placed in a suitable receptacle.
To adjust the feet, turn the small locking screw placed in the upper part of the feet about 180 degrees. Then screw the upper part by the screwdriver down to make the feet stronger. Please note: Every feet is pre-adjusted from the factory to the correct position. The picture bellow is shown only for example, every feet has different inside construction. The turntable was balanced in the factory before packing. Please adjust the feet only if it’s necessary and watch out for the correct position.
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 (21). Do not tighten the nuts yet. Connect the tonearm wires to the cartridge pins as follows: white red green blue left channel positive (L+) right channel pos.
Anti-skating force adjustment The anti-skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce as follows: Downforce Groove in the stub (15) 10 - 14mN 1 st 2 nd " " " 3 rd " " " 15 - 19mN 20mN and bigger from bearing rings 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 hang the thread in the groove of the wire support (17).
Connection to the amplifier Connect the tonearm cables to 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.
Starting the motor, changing replay speed Press the button START to start the turntable. For change the speed from 33 r.p.m. to 45 r.p.m., please press the START button again. Speed is correct, when the LED diode stops blinking. To switch turntable to STAND BY mode, please hold the button START for 3 seconds. Useful tips The base and the record player should be positioned on a low-resonance surface such as wood or multiple layer ply board to avoid structural vibrations disturbing replay.
Potential incorrect use and fault conditions Pro-Ject turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict quality controls before leaving the factory. Faults that may possibly occur are not necessarily due to material or production faults but can sometimes be caused by incorrect use or unfortunate circumstances. Therefore the following list of common fault symptoms is included. The platter doesn't turn although the unit is switched on: The unit is not connected to the mains power supply.
© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution · Revision 2014.01.
