Pro-Ject Audio Systems Essential III Setup Manual

Essential III Setup Guide
Please read before unpacking.
1
Unpack all items from accessory bag.
a) b)
c)
d)
4 Lift the wrapped turntable
out of the box.
8
Unpack the counterweight and
the power supply.
12
Remove the needle protection cover.
Beware of breaking the needle!
Turn the counterweight counterclockwise
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until the scale reads 15.
a) Adapter for 7" singles
b) Anti Skating Weight
c) Drive belt
d) Connect it E (RCA cable)
Detachable cable not included with standard Essential III
5
Carefully remove the protection covering.
Tonearm is fragile!
9
Unpack felt mat and put it on the platter.
13 Put a record on the platter and place
tonearm between platter and armrest.
Lower the tonearm with the lift.
Put the needle protection cover back
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on the cartridge.
Learn more about your Essential III model on
the backside of this paper.

Getting started:

Make sure to have enough space to unpack your turntable.
Always unpack and setup in a clean enviroment.
Important for warranty: Do not throw packaging away.
Setup is demonstrated with Essential III Phono.
2
Remove dust cover carton from the box.
6
Carefully pull out the platter protection.
10
Remove tonearm twist tie.
Balance the tonearm so it stays level by
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turning the counterweight.
0°
Put the loop of the Antiskating Weight in
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the second groove on the tonearm post.
3
Remove the turntable protection insert.
7
Put the drive belt on the pulley and platter.
Start with the pulley!
Big pulley - 45 RPM
Small pulley - 33 RPM
11
Put the counterweight in place.
15 Turn the front scale of the counterweight
to Zero without moving the weight itself.
Unpack Dust Cover and put it on
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the turntable.