Connection To The Amplifier; Adjusting The Vertical Tracking Angle (Vta) - Pro-Ject Audio Systems Xtensions 9 S-Shape Instructions For Use Manual

Connection to the amplifier

The record player uses an output through a 5PIN connector (14). Use supplied Pro-Ject Connect IT 5P-E
cabel with L-shaped connector to connect the turntable to the amplifier.
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 (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.
The earthing wire of the tonearm lead should be connected to the earth terminal on your amplifier (if
provided).
If your amplifier does not have an input suitable for phono cartridges you will require a separate
phono amplifier stage for MM or MC cartridges which is then connected between the record player and
a free line level input of the amplifier.
For detailed product information regarding Pro-Ject Audio interconnect cables and phono amplifiers
please refer to the Pro-Ject web site www.project-audio.com.
The recommended load impedance for the factory fitted cartridges is: 47kohms/MM-input

Adjusting the vertical tracking angle (VTA)

Put a record and the record weight on the platter. When the needle is lowered into the record groove and
the tonearm is not resting on the lift arm, the tube of the tonearm should be parallel to the surface of the
record.
If it is not, loosen both allen screws in the tonearm base just enough to allow vertical movement of the
arm pillar without force and slide the arm up or down until it is parallel.
Carefully retighten the allen screws without applying excessive force (which would deform the arm
pillar) – finger tight is quite sufficient.
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