Fitting And Connecting The Cartridge; Cartridge Downforce Adjustment - Pro-Ject Audio Systems 1.2 Installation Manual

Set-up
The deck is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packaged for safe transport. Carefully remove all
parts from the transport packaging. Make sure the surface you wish to use the turntable on is level (use a
spirit level) before placing the turntable on it. Remove the two red transport screws (1) which secure the
motor (22) during transportation.
Fit the drive belt (3) around the hub (4) and the motor pulley (2). Avoid getting sweat or grease on the belt as
these will deteriorate the performance and reduce the belt's lifespan. Use absorbent kitchen paper to remove any
oil or grease from the outer edge of the hub and the belt. Fit the platter and felt mat over the spindle of the hub.
Remove the transport lock (18) from the tonearm and the tonearm bearing. Store it together with the two red
motor transport screws (1) in the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation.

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 PRO-JECT 1.2 can only be achieved if the cartridge is correctly adjusted. Particular
tools 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 up to 7g weight. A heavier counterweight is available
as an extra for cartridges with a heavier weight. Pushing carefully turn the counterweight (6) onto the rear
end of the tonearm tube (9), and so that the downforce scale (6a) shows towards the front of the player.
Remove the anti-skating weight and needle cover (e.g. PRO-JECT K4 or K6) if fitted. Move the tonearm into
the area between the armrest and the platter's edge and lower the tonearm lift. Now turn the counterweight (6)
back and forth until the tonearm balances out level when released. Repeat the adjustment until you are sure
that the arm is balanced, and then return the arm to the armrest. Holding the counterweight (6) to prevent it
moving, rotate the downforce scale (6a) until the zero on the scale lines up with the anti-skating thread stub (15).
Check that the arm is still balanced correctly. By rotating the arm together with the scale the downforce
recommended by the manufacturer for the cartridge can be set. This procedure must be repeated once the
cartridge has been correctly aligned.
Tonearm height adjustment
Put a record 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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