Setup - Pro-Ject Audio Systems A1 Instructions For Use Manual

SETUP

Please also refer to your Setup Guide (j) included in your A1 packaging for step by step instructions
for unpacking your new A1, setting it up and playing your first record.
1. Unpacking and setup of the turntable
Unpack the turntable (a) and place it on a level surface. Remove the platter protection (g) and the tonearm
twist tie (h). Install the dustcover hinges (f) in the dustcover (b) and slide it into the turntable hinge holders
(11). Plug the power supply (e) first into the power socket on the turntable (14) and then into your mains
power.
2. Connection to an amplifier or phono preamplifier
Your A1 turntable has a built-in phono-preamp (10). Manually move the platter (1), until the phono-preamp
ON/OFF switch (10) is accessible. In the ON position, an external phono-preamp is not necessary, and the
turntable can be connected to a regular line-in (such as AUX, CD, Tuner, Tape or Video) on your amplifier.
If you do however wish to use your external phono-preamp, the built-in phono-preamp can be switched
OFF. In the OFF position connect your turntable to a suitable MM phono preamp or to a suitable MM
phono input on your amplifier (sometimes labelled gram, disc or RIAA).
Take care to connect the left and right channels of your turntable's RCA cable (a.1) correctly. Right is marked
red and left is marked white. On your amplifier, 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
(a.2) of the tonearm lead should be connected to the earth terminal on your amplifier or phono-preamp (if
provided). If you use your turntable's built in phono-preamp, the earthing wire (a.2) does not need to be
connected.
3. Starting and stopping record playback
Automatic start:
Put on a record and set your replay speed (7) to the RPM of your record. Most long play records need to be
played with 33 RPM. Smaller 7" singles with 45 RPM. Also put the singles adapter (d) on the platter (1)
spindle to play 7" singles. Remove the stylus protection cover (i). Move the lift lever (8) to the
Push the START/STOP lever (9) to START to engage the automatics and start playing your record. The platter
will start turning and the tonearm will automatically move to the correct start position and lower down to the
record. When the record is finished the tonearm will be lifted and move back into its resting position
automatically as well.
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