Connection To The Amplifier; Mains Power Connection; Fitting The Lid; Switching On And Off - Pro-Ject Audio Systems X2 Instructions For Use Manual

6.

CONNECTION TO THE AMPLIFIER

The record player has gold plated female RCA phono sockets (19) so you can substitute the interconnect
cables supplied with higher quality cables such as the Pro-Ject Connect IT Si interconnect cables for
connection to the amplifier if you wish. Use 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 (like CD, Tuner, Tape or Video) are not suitable.
Take care about connecting the left and right channel correctly. The
marked RED, the LEFT CHANNEL BLACK or WHITE. Check the manual of your amplifier for relevant
information. An earthing wire may be connected to the screw terminal between the sockets if you
encounter humming problems.
If your amplifier does not have an input suitable for phono cartridges, a separate phono amplifier
stage for MM or MC cartridges is required. It has to be connected between record player and a free
line level input of the amplifier.
For detailed product information regarding Pro-Ject Audio Systems interconnect cables and phono
amplifiers please visit our website:
7.

MAINS POWER CONNECTION

The turntable is supplied with a power supply suitable for your country's mains supply. Check the label
before connecting to ensure compliance with the mains rating in your house.
Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the socket (20) on the rear of the record
player before connecting the power supply to the mains.
8.

FITTING THE LID

Fit the lid (dust cover 18) carefully over the hinge prongs and adjust the screws (17) until the lid stays
open where you want it to without being too stiff to open or close.
9.

SWITCHING ON AND OFF

Press the main power button (21) to start the turntable.
10.

CHANGING REPLAY SPEED

To play records at 33 r.p.m. press the speed control button (3). Pressing the speed control button one
more time selects 45 r.p.m.. The selected speed is shown respectively by the flashing LED. When the
platter has attained full speed, the LEDs stop flashing.
To be able to play 78 r.p.m. the flat drive belt has to be removed and the round drive belt has to be
fitted around the sub-platter (6) and the larger diameter part of the motor pulley (4). To do so the
main platter (1) has to be removed.
After the round drive belt has been fitted, pressing the speed control button two times selects 78
r.p.m.. When full speed is attained the LED 45 stops flashing.
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