Specifications

tension 9 Evolution · Revision 2014.01.24

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 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.

Cartridge downforce adjustment

The counterweight (6) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 5 – 7,5g (counterweight no.

28), 7 - 10g (counterweight no. 46), 9 - 11g (counterweight no. 43) and 10 - 14g (counterweight no. 29).

Alternative counterweight for cartridges weighing between 15 - 22g (counterweight no. 33) is available as

accessory parts.

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 should return to the balanced position if it is moved up or down. This

adjustment must be done carefully. Do not forget to remove the cartridge protection cap if fitted.

Once the arm is correctly balanced return it to the rest. Hold the counterweight (6) without moving it,

and gently revolve the downforce scale ring (6a) until the zero is in line with the anti-skating stub (15).

Check whether the arm still balances out.

Rotate the counterweight counter clockwise (seen from the front) to adjust the downforce according

to the cartridge manufacturer's recommendations. One mark on the scale represents 1 mN (= 0,1g /

0,1 Pond) of the down-force.

Please note: Adjust the downforce prior to installing the anti-skating weight.